Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…
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Take part in different learning activities at home with Richland Library – July 25
July 16, 2020
Get ready to learn, create and share with Richland Library. Join us for Learn Freely Fest from 10:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Saturday, July 25 on our Facebook Page. This…
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Adam Drewes of Kopis named to 40 Under 40 List
July 16, 2020
The man who led Kopis’s recent rollout of its ADEPT platform has been honored as one of the inaugural Forty Under 40 by GSA Business Report. Adam Drewes serves as…
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Fetter Health Care Network receives $300,000 in grant funding from UnitedHealthcare toward GroceryRx program
July 16, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced that it received $300,000 in grant funding from UnitedHealthcare to benefit its GroceryRx program. Fetter is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing quality,…
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Rotary’s challenging times
July 15, 2020
Service clubs like Rotary face challenging times because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, but need to strengthen their membership, put ideas into action and improve local communities – all reflected…
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Crossroads Treatment Centers CMO elected as Vice President of the South Carolina Psychiatric Association
July 15, 2020
Dr. Trey Causey to lead SCPA member communications, education efforts to improve mental health services Crossroads Treatment Centers, a national leader in the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, announced that…
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First Reliance Bank hosts roundtable discussion at Learning Center in Florence
July 15, 2020Participants included Congressman Tom Rice, Fred Green with the SCBA, and 13 other small business owners On July 14, First Reliance Bank hosted a roundtable discussion led by Rick Saunders,…
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Lander’s emergency management influence reaches statewide during COVID-19 pandemic
July 15, 2020Charleston police officer Courtney Jones, of Summerville, has been deployed with the S.C. National Guard in recent months to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic. Brittany Barnwell, director of Emergency Services…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new associate
July 15, 2020
K&L Gates’ Charleston office is pleased to welcome a new associate that has recently joined the firm. Ms. Kristina DiPano joined the Charleston office as an associate in the firm’s…
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Richland Library to launch Read Freely Collections at three locations
July 15, 2020
With a commitment of getting materials into the hands of children and families over the summer, Richland Library is launching a new resource, titled the Read Freely Collections, on Thursday,…
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CCSD offering virtual Summer-Mester program
July 15, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is offering a virtual Summer-Mester program through July 31, 2020. Students will receive meaningful small group reading and writing instruction provided by a highly qualified…
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Colliers Report: Charleston construction deliveries raise vacancy rate
July 15, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 CHARLESTON | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways At first glance it appears the Charleston submarkets had a negative quarter of activity, when in reality the…
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Carolina Children’s Home Foundation awards $207,000 in grants to non-profits and scholarships to deserving students in the Midlands
July 15, 2020
The Carolina Children’s Home (CCH) Foundation is awarding $207,000 in grants to non-profits and scholarships to deserving students in the Midlands area. This is the third year that CCH has…
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David Lever joins Resource Realty Group
July 15, 2020
Resource Realty Group announced that David Lever has joined their team as a real estate agent. David is a third generation Lexington native with deep family ties to the community,…
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New restaurant Tempest coming soon to Market Street
July 15, 2020
Design to Feature Local Artist The 5th Street Group is pleased to announce that its newest restaurant concept, Tempest, is scheduled to open in August on Charleston’s historic Market Street.…
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Coworking space Endeavor launches new website
July 15, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces it has launched a new website. The purpose of the upgraded website is to help…
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Multimillion dollar gift from local chaplain funds new center at Charleston Southern University
July 15, 2020
The Rev. Rob Dewey and his wife, Kathy, recently announced their intention to provide funding to create a center for chaplaincy at Charleston Southern University. The more than $2 million…
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FUEL’s Zachary Chastain honored with GSA Forty Under 40 selection
July 15, 2020
Zachary Chastain, Senior Digital Strategist at FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, has been selected for the inaugural group of GSA Business’s Forty Under 40. This list recognizes…
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Training continues for Sea Cadets at Relic Room – this time virtually
July 15, 2020
Educational activities continue at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, but a little differently from what we’re used to. For instance, on Saturday, July 18, we’ll have…
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Parker District earns Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation
July 15, 2020
The Parker Fire Department was recently honored with a Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation. “We are proud to have received this designation,” said Greg Farley, Parker Fire Department’s chief,…
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Pandemic reveals true value in technical education
July 15, 2020
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames President, Midlands Technical College Years from now, histories will be published about the worldwide impact of COVID-19 in 2020. While we do not yet know…
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Richland One teacher wins National Advisor Award
July 14, 2020
Melanie Williams, Eau Claire High School’s family and consumer sciences teacher, was one of 26 teachers in the nation to be named as a Master Adviser by the Family, Career…
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Greenlink to add six new electric buses to fleet
July 14, 2020
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently awarded $130 million in grants to 41 recipients, including Greenlink, through its Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program. The Low-No grant program funds the deployment of transit buses…
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Trystina Lowe joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 14, 2020
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Trystina Lowe as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Trysti joins Coldwell Banker Caine from another Upstate firm and first entered the field…
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McCrory Construction names Allen Bridgers as next President
July 14, 2020
McCrory Construction, the 102-year-old general contractor headquartered in Columbia, SC, announced Friday, July 10th it has appointed Allen Bridgers as President of the company. Bridgers will support Chief Executive Officer,…
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With a rise in drug overdoses related to the coronavirus pandemic, LRADAC continues to provide vital treatment and prevention services to Richland and Lexington Counties
July 14, 2020
With over 3 million confirmed cases and approximately 140,000 deaths in the United States alone, the coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented health and safety concerns for nearly every part of…
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Appalachian Mountain Club selects Fuel Booking Engine for optimized online reservation process
July 14, 2020Fuel, a leading provider of guest-facing software for the global hospitality industry, has been selected by Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to manage its online inventory for the club’s 22 lodging…
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Zuendt Engineering adds Matthew Violano as Civil Designer
July 14, 2020
Full service civil and structural engineering firm, Zuendt Engineering, has hired Matthew Violano as a Civil Designer for its Greenville location. Violano earned an associate’s degree in Business Association at…
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Immedion welcomes Dan Strobl as Systems Engineer for Charleston location
July 14, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of technology services, announced today the hiring of Dan Strobl as Systems Engineer for their Charleston location. As such, Dan will be responsible for provisioning…
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Countybank Foundation supports Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity
July 14, 2020
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation is part of a five-year plan to donate…
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Ancient dolphin skeleton advances research of species’ evolution
July 14, 2020
An ancient giant dolphin skeleton in the Lowcountry is helping to answer questions about the evolution of early branching dolphins. The well-preserved 24 million-year-old skeleton of a giant dolphin, Ankylorhiza tiedemani,…
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City of Charleston announces COVID-19 regulations for Charleston Peninsula Essentials Market
July 14, 2020
Due to the ongoing situation related to COVID-19 in South Carolina, the Charleston Farmers Market will open as an essentials only market on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 4 to 7 p.m. in…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina announces statewide initiative to improve health outcomes through Diabetes Free SC
July 14, 2020
Long before the coronavirus pandemic put a spotlight on health disparities faced by African-Americans, South Carolinians were plagued by the epidemic of diabetes, which also disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. While…
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“Topping Out” ceremony marks major milestone for International African American Museum
July 14, 2020
The construction of the International African American Museum is progressing as planned, despite the global presence of COVID-19. This marks an important milestone in the museum’s journey, as major donors,…
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Nexton ranks among U.S.’s most popular master-planned communities
July 14, 2020
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, was recognized as one of the 50 top-selling master-planned communities by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors. With a growing presence that…
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Former S.C. Department of Revenue Director joins Nexsen Pruet
July 14, 2020
Ray Stevens becomes the 3rd former revenue director to join firm’s state & local tax team. Former Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), Ray Stevens has joined the Nexsen Pruet…
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Frampton Construction promotes four team members
July 14, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has named Craig Calhoun (featured image), Selby Austin, Adam Smith, and Will Pratt…
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United Community Bank awarded 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts
July 14, 2020
United Community Bank is pleased to have been recognized by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) as a 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts award recipient. The…
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Extra measures taken to resolve issues with trash collection in Berkeley County
July 14, 2020
Berkeley County is working diligently with Carolina Waste to resolve issues with garbage collection for Berkeley County citizens in the franchise area (see map attached). Carolina Waste started trash collection…
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PGA of America offers vendor inclusion opportunities at 2021 PGA Championship
July 14, 2020
The PGA of America is encouraging diverse and locally owned vendors to provide sourcing in support of the 2021 PGA Championship at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort…
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New artificial intelligence institute strengthens Clemson University’s abilities in competitive field
July 14, 2020
Clemson University is strengthening its ability to conduct research and offer courses in artificial intelligence, a fast-rising technology that is beginning to revolutionize industries ranging from advanced manufacturing to healthcare.…
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Bishop Mark Lawrence calls for a Bishop Coadjutor
July 14, 2020
On July 9, 2020, the Rt. Rev. Mark J. Lawrence, who has served as the Bishop of The Anglican Diocese of South Carolina since January 2008, announced his plans to call…
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Gov. Henry McMaster invests $2.4 million in historically black colleges and universities
July 14, 2020
Governor McMaster announced that he is allocating $2.4 million from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund to the state’s eight historically black colleges and universities. Originally a recommendation from…
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A.C. Flora 2020 graduate wins National Merit Scholarship
July 14, 2020
Elizabeth P. Thomas, a 2020 graduate of A.C. Flora High School, has been named as a winner of the highly prestigious National Merit Scholarship. Elizabeth, who plans to pursue a…
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PC School of Pharmacy enters agreement with Spartanburg Community College
July 14, 2020The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) has entered into an agreement with Spartanburg Community College (SCC), a partnership that offers students an opportunity into the School and the pharmacy…
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Virtual Summer Jazz Camp, a first in the history of jazz in South Carolina
July 13, 2020
July 16-19, 2020, the ColaJazz Foundation will host its 4th annual Summer Jazz Camp with world-renowned instructors where you can customize your jazz camp experience and choose your own jazz…
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Google announces three new tech skill certificates on Coursera
July 13, 2020
Select Certificate Program Graduates will Receive Apprenticeships at Google Google.org Supporting Initiative with $10 Million in Job Training Grants to Nonprofits Google announced three new Google Career Certificates in high-growth,…
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Lexington District One reopens face to face athletic workouts
July 13, 2020
Lexington County School District One athletic directors and coaches are currently informing their athletes that face to face athletic practices, workouts, and conditioning will resume on Wednesday, July 15. This…
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Caldwell Constructors awarded building contracts for projects in Clemson and Greenville
July 13, 2020
Caldwell Constructors announced they have been recently awarded two exciting contracts with repeat clients including Gastroenterology Associates and Senior Action. Clemson Endoscopy Center at Patrick Square will be the fourth…
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Ellipsis Technologies announces partnership with Convesio
July 13, 2020
Ellipsis Technologies announced a partnership with San Francisco-based Convesio, the premier hosting platform for WordPress site owners and agencies. With this partnership the Ellipsis Human Presence ™ security plugin will…
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