BCDCOG expands staff, outreach efforts with key hire

  July 22, 2020

Morgan Grimes has joined the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments as a Communications and Outreach specialist focusing on Lowcountry Rapid Transit, South Carolina’s first high-capacity mass transit project. Grimes will spearhead community relations…

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Five of the SC7

  July 21, 2020

The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition led by S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin passed through the Midlands last week during their month-long, 500-mile, 90 to 100-plus degree heat trek…

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Eldeco names Joel Langhals as President

  July 21, 2020

Eldeco Inc., an industry leader in electrical design and construction, announced that Joel Langhals has accepted the position as President of Eldeco. Langhals, previously the Vice President of Charleston operations…

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Crawford Strategy welcomes Jane Finney Hall as Account Director

  July 21, 2020

Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, recently welcomed industry veteran Jane Finney Hall as Account Director. In this newly created role, she will lead the development of integrated…

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Floyd Elliott joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg

  July 21, 2020

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Floyd Elliott as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Floyd joins Coldwell Banker Caine from another Upstate firm where he lives by the…

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P&A announces new legal director 

  July 20, 2020

Following an extensive search, P&A is happy to announce we have selected a new legal director. Randall Dong comes to P&A in his 30th year of practicing law. After graduating…

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SC Ports remains resilient at start of FY21

  July 20, 2020

S.C. Ports Authority finished fiscal year 2020 with relatively steady volumes compared to fiscal year 2019 despite impacts from the global pandemic. The first seven months of the fiscal year —…

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PalmettoPride commercial named Telly Award winner

  July 20, 2020

PalmettoPride announced its “PICKENS COUNTY VOLUNTEER” commercial has been named Silver Telly winner in the 41st Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all…

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Visionary principal wins lifetime achievement award

  July 20, 2020

Her ability to see far beyond what is to what could be is a special gift that has garnered Round Top Elementary School Principal Jeaneen Tucker great success throughout her…

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Walmart selects Dorchester County as site for new distribution center

  July 20, 2020

$220 Million Investment Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was…

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Town Theatre announces #AllAroundTown Scavenger Hunt

  July 20, 2020

Looking for ways to keep theatre alive in a time when we can’t actually use our stages? We are too! Join us for the #AllAroundTown Scavenger Hunt where small groups…

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Charleston Allergy & Asthma doctor returns to the Lowcountry

  July 20, 2020

After spending nine months away from the Lowcountry, Dr. Meredith Moore, a board-certified allergist/immunologist, has returned to Charleston Allergy & Asthma. Dr. Moore specializes in all forms of immunotherapy, with…

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Gov. Henry McMaster creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants

  July 20, 2020

This morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of the Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants at Hampton Park Christian School. These one-time, needs-based grants of up to $6,500…

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Bank of America Fall for Greenville canceled for 2020

  July 17, 2020

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of America Fall for Greenville team has kept a close eye on the ever-shifting impacts of the virus while remaining optimistic about…

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Lincoln Financial Group joins Benefitfocus Benefit Catalog

  July 17, 2020

Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a technology platform provider enabling rapid innovation for employers, health plans and consumers, has added a portfolio of financial protection solutions from Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC)…

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Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Chair Angela Klosterman

  July 16, 2020

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center board of directors welcomed Angela Klosterman, Vice President and Financial Sales Manager at First Citizens Bank, as its chair for 2020-2021. “We are honored…

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SCRA announces SC Launch, Inc. April and May investments

  July 16, 2020

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. announce its April and May investments in two South Carolina companies — a $200,000 investment in Land Intelligence,…

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SIOS Technology appoints new Chief Operating Officer

  July 16, 2020

Masahiro Arai joins to head business operations of global high availability solutions leader SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application…

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Connor honored with Senate Commendation

  July 16, 2020

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, U.S. Army Infantry, was honored with a S.C. Senate commendation following a panel discussion by members of the SOUTH…

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Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense establishing operations in Greenville County

  July 16, 2020

Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense, a leading military aviation sustainment provider, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 21 new manufacturing…

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