Scribble Season 2 Launch Party
August 4, 2020Mark your calendars: Scribble is celebrating a second season of innovators on August 19th! When: August 19, 2020, 5:30P-7:00P What: Scribble Season 2 Launch Party The concept for Scribble started…
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Internal Communication Tips during COVID-19
August 4, 2020By Jesica Johnson Mackey NP Strategy Effective and regular communication during COVID-19 is a must for any organization. As COVID-19 changes the daily operations of organizations, so should your…
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Back-to-School initiatives keep conservation efforts in mind
August 4, 2020As the new school year approaches, the Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District offers a pair of opportunities for K-12 students, teachers and staff to engage in conservation efforts:…
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South Carolina attorney earns prestigious CEPA Designation
August 4, 2020W. Alex Weatherly, Jr. , an Attorney with Callison Tighe & Robinson, LLC in Columbia, SC receives CEPA Designation and joins international community of business advisors as a member of…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Legal Elites
August 4, 2020Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, and Jeffrey D.…
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2020 Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta to be held in late September
August 4, 2020The Upstate’s popular festival dedicated to the love of tacos and tequila has a date for 2020, and with added health and safety measures. Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta will be…
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Mary Caskey named one of Columbia’s 2020 “Women of Influence”
August 4, 2020Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has been selected as one of nineteen “Women of Influence” by the Columbia Regional Business Report. Mary and her fellow…
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RealOp Investments acquires Oates Crossing, a 235K SF Class A office-warehouse portfolio in Charlotte, NC for $31.75M
August 4, 2020RealOp Investments has expanded its Southeastern footprint with the acquisition of a four building, 234,400-square-foot office-warehouse portfolio located in the flourishing Charlotte MSA. Strategically positioned along I-77, Oates Crossing is…
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CREW Midlands-SC invites you to a virtual CREW Coffee – August 13
August 4, 2020Join us for a coffee and talk with Adrienne Bain, CREW Network Director (2020-2021). During this event Adrienne will talk about her personal journey in CRE as a person of…
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Citibot launches Web Chat for government websites
August 4, 2020Citibot, the leading provider of interactive chat solutions for local government, today announced a new fully integrated web chat product to help municipalities automate customer service for their website visitors.…
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Experience evening of storytelling through song with Richland Library
August 4, 2020Enjoy a beautiful night of storytelling through song with Richland Library. Join us for Evening Arts: Danielle Howle from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, August 7 on our Facebook Page.…
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South Carolina Federal merges with Spartanburg City Employees Credit Union
August 4, 2020South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its completed merger with Spartanburg City Employees Credit Union following a member vote in June. The financial center located in City…
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Rental, utilities, and mortgage assistance through the Federal CARES Act
August 4, 2020As a part of the Federal CARES Act, communities around the County received federal funds to assist residents that have been impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Greenville County and the…
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South Carolina ETV Education team to host professional development webinar series Aug. 5-20
August 4, 2020Featuring local and national speakers, series aims to serve educators preparing for new school year South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will host a professional development webinar series for educators, starting Wednesday, Aug.…
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US LBM acquires Maner Builders Supply
August 4, 2020Leading national specialty building products distributor expands in Georgia and South Carolina US LBM Holdings, LLC, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Maner…
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Native American Studies Center remains closed to public, goes virtual this fall
August 4, 2020After considering safety concerns related to the current spikes in COVID-19 cases, USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center will remain closed to the public through fall instead of opening on…
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City of Clinton announces tourism grant program
August 3, 2020Grants available to organizations for marketing tourism related events The City of Clinton will open the 2020 Accommodations Tax Grant Program funding cycle on Wednesday July 29, 2020. Organizations that…
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The Newberry Opera House prepares for opening night
August 3, 2020The Newberry Opera House will officially raise the curtain on Saturday, August 15, 2020, with Black Jacket Symphony and their tribute to Prince’s “Purple Rain” album! The Board of Directors along…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation celebrates Black Philanthropy Month and Give 8/28
August 3, 2020Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, invites the community to join the annual Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) celebrations throughout August 2020. Local celebrations will include weekly…
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Statement on SCDOR’s audit findings
August 3, 2020Richland County Government recently was notified of findings of the audit by the S.C. Department of Revenue (SCDOR) on the County’s Transportation Penny Program. Throughout the audit and legal process, Richland…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg construction completions are expected to be quickly absorbed
August 3, 2020Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Increased interest in the Greenville-Spartanburg market has fueled industrial activity throughout the pandemic thus far, the market absorbed 117,104 square…
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108 South Carolina industrial facilities honored for safety accomplishments
August 3, 2020Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized 108 industrial facilities throughout the state for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2019. Facilities with a low rate of incidents resulting in…
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The TD Charitable Foundation awards $5,000 to Charleston Promise Neighborhood
August 3, 2020In July, 2020, Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) was awarded a $5,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation for core programmatic supports. TD Charitable Foundation is committed to driving positive change…
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Commissioner John Powell to be recognized nationally with ACCT Award
August 3, 2020Tri-County Technical College Commissioner John Powell will be recognized nationally for his commitment to advancing the community college movement. Late last week he was notified by the Association of Community…
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AnMed Health announces new CEO
August 3, 2020The AnMed Health Board of Trustees announced that William Kenley, FACHE, has been selected as the next Chief Executive Officer of AnMed Health following a nation-wide search. “William Kenley is…
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Palmetto closes on $29 million Series B raise
August 3, 2020CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto, a software company focused on simplified energy savings for homeowners, announced that it has completed a $29 Million Series B raise. Investors from a wide range of…
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Celebrating ABLE to Save Month with our partners
August 3, 2020By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Because our citizens living with disabilities deserve the same chance to achieve financial independence and stability as all South Carolinians do, I’m proud to serve…
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Survey respondents needed to Build it Back Better
August 3, 2020South Carolina leaders urge parent to fill out Child Care Survey The South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) and the United Way Association of South Carolina want to hear…
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Fuel savings will decrease bills for Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina beginning this fall
August 3, 2020Duke Energy Carolinas is proposing a decrease in monthly fuel costs for its South Carolina customers beginning this fall as part of an annual adjustment of the actual cost of…
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Leadership Discovery applications now open
August 3, 2020Leadership Discovery, presented by Charleston Southern University, is accepting applications until August 28. The 3-month program begins in September and has eight sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery is…
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I-BEST classes pave way for full-time manufacturing job for Lizzy Warner
August 3, 2020Last summer, Lizzy Warner was lying in bed, suffering from a then-undiagnosed thyroid condition and wondering, when her medical issues were finally resolved, what she was going to do with…
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Six Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys included in Legal Elite
August 3, 2020Six attorneys at Shutt Burnette & McDaniel are listed in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual guide that honors the region’s top attorneys. This year’s…
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Thirteen Robinson Gray attorneys named among ‘Legal Elite’ for 2020
August 3, 2020Columbia Business Monthly has named 13 Robinson Gray attorneys to the 2020 Legal Elite of the Midlands. The recognition honors attorneys in the Midlands whom their peers consider outstanding in…
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Three Bluestein Attorneys partners named to Legal Elite for 2020
August 3, 2020Columbia Business Monthly has named three partners with Bluestein Attorneys to the 2020 Legal Elite of the Midlands. The recognition honors attorneys in the Midlands whom their peers consider outstanding…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves thirty six school district reopening plans, requires face masks in public school facilities
July 31, 2020Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of thirty six school district reopening plans as well as approval of the reopening plans for the two residential Governor’s…
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The Koger Center for the Arts announces the winner of the 1593 Project – A Call for Art from the Koger Center for the Arts
July 31, 2020The Koger Center for the Arts is proud to announce that artist, Kimberly Case has been selected winner of the 1593 Project – A Call for Art from the Koger…
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Matthew Warren promoted to operations director for Lexington County School District One
July 31, 2020Matthew E. Warren was recently promoted to operations director for Lexington County School District One, effective July 1, 2020, after serving as the district’s operations program manager for five years.…
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Dominion Energy awards $5,000 grant to support the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC
July 31, 2020Dominion Energy and its charitable foundation have awarded a $5,000 grant to support the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina’s (ABVI) Own Your Life program. Through the…
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No-contact appliance recycling available for Dominion Energy South Carolina customers
July 31, 2020Dominion Energy South Carolina’s residential electric service customers can schedule a free, no-contact pickup of their old, unused or unwanted, secondary refrigerators and freezers. Appliances collected are recycled through the…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow named Star of the Quarter by ABA Young Lawyers Division
July 31, 2020La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, was recognized by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD) as a “Star of the Quarter” during the group’s…
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Alliance tackles manufacturing issues
July 31, 2020The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has been working during the COVID-19 pandemic to help Palmetto State industries navigate issues including worker safety, lack of child care, supply chain interruptions, unemployment…
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New live-work spaces coming to the Vista
July 31, 2020Local architect and long-time Vista investor Scott Garvin is transforming the buildings at 1209 and 1211 Gadsden Street into new a live-work complex called Gadsden Place. The longtime home of…
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Adam Baker joins Colliers International as industrial specialist
July 31, 2020Adam Baker, an experienced commercial real estate brokerage professional, has joined the Charleston office of Colliers International | South Carolina and will specialize in industrial properties representing both tenants and…
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Charitable Considerations When Selling a Business
July 30, 2020By Bethany M. Griffith, CFP®, EA Running a business is full of decision points, strategy planning, and opportunities. All of these factors remain when it is time to sell…
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MUSC and Tribe513 form collaboration to expand access and patient care coordination in the Upstate
July 30, 2020MUSC Health and Tribe513 have announced an agreement to pursue a collaboration in the Upstate of South Carolina. The two-part goal of the relationship is to expand access and patient…
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Greenville Chamber calls on local governments to enact mask ordinances
July 30, 2020The Greenville Chamber believes that healthier citizens make for a more robust economic recovery. Yesterday, Governor McMaster called on local governments to enact mask ordinances to slow the spread of…
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Apply to become Richland Library’s artist-in-residence this fall
July 30, 2020In an effort to provide continued support to local artists and share their talents with the community, Richland Library is accepting applications for our next artist-in-residence in fall 2020, starting…
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Fetter Health Care Network offers free COVID-19 testing clinic to serve Walterboro community
July 30, 2020Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced that it will host a free COVID-19 testing clinic in Walterboro, SC at Mt. Olive AME Church (329 Savage St.) on Tuesday, August 4.…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves twenty five school district reopening plans
July 30, 2020Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of twenty five school district reopening plans submitted to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). “School district leaders, working…
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Avery Research Center announces new Executive Director
July 30, 2020Tamara T. Butler’s ties to the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture run deep. It started when she was in eighth grade at the Charleston County School…
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