Rox Pollard III joins Colliers | South Carolina as Brokerage Associate
November 7, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce that Rox Pollard III has joined the firm as a Brokerage Associate in its Columbia office. Pollard works alongside real estate specialists…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards grant for The Early Childhood Development and Screening Center
November 7, 2022
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $4,500 Grant to the Lexington County School District One Special Services Department. This award will provide funds for the renovation of The…
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Stantec expands Community Development team in South Carolina
November 7, 2022
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed two professionals to its growing Buildings and Community Development practices in Charleston. Kristina Granlund has joined Stantec’s Charleston office as…
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Sustain SC hires Policy Expert to lead Sustainability Study
November 7, 2022
Sustain SC welcomed Pam Martin as a Fellow on the organization’s growing team. This new role was created specifically for Martin, who will direct collaborative efforts around sustainable development goals…
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Ashley M. Dusenbury, APR named senior manager, Corporate Communications, at Aflac
November 7, 2022
Ashley M. Dusenbury, APR has been named senior manager, Corporate Communications, at Aflac. Dusenbury is an accredited public relations strategist with more than 28 years of experience in television, advertising…
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Golden Career Strategies announces special Veterans Day offer
November 7, 2022
In honor of Veterans Day, Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies (GCS) is offering a complimentary Stress and Well-Being Assessment to veterans who call or register online. This special offer ($100 value)…
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Carolina Boxer Rescue announces 3rd Annual Soda City Boxer Bash – Nov 12
November 7, 2022
Carolina Boxer Rescue announced the return of the Soda City Boxer Bash on November 12, 2022 at Steel Hands Brewery at 2350 Foreman Street Cayce, SC 29033 from Noon to…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and More Than 30 State Agencies Announce the State’s Third Veterans Virtual Career Fair
November 7, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) and the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) encourage all South Carolina Veterans looking to continue a career of…
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Air Compressor Services named to Inc.’s inaugural Power Partner Awards
November 7, 2022
Inc. Business Media today announced that Air Compressor Services (ACS) has received one of its inaugural Power Partner Awards, which honors B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlement with Experian-owned company over customer who stole sensitive personal information
November 7, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced a multistate settlement with Experian Data Corp (“EDC”) for failing to warn affected consumers after it learned that an identity thief was posing as…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – November 8
November 7, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 8. With the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, this meeting and future meetings will…
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Forestry has $23.2 Billion Impact on SC’s Economy
November 7, 2022
Study reveals forestry also state’s largest employer, paying an average wage of $55K+ South Carolina Forestry Commission officials announced the economic impact of the state’s forestry sector Thursday, citing a…
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The SC SBDC encourages you to “Shop Small” on Small Business – Nov 26
November 7, 2022
Support South Carolina’s Locally-Owned Small Businesses Shoppers, business owners and civic leaders come together to support small businesses and the communities they help to thrive The South Carolina Small Business…
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Quackenbush Architects receive AIA Columbia Honor Award in New Construction
November 7, 2022
Quackenbush Architects + Planners received a 2022 American Institute of Architects Columbia Section Honor Award in New Construction for its design of the Rosewood Elementary School Library Addition and Renovation…
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Richardson Thomas again honored in ‘Best Law Firms’ for representation of personal injury plaintiffs
November 7, 2022
Best Law Firms in America has recognized Richardson Thomas, LLC, in both Columbia and Augusta in the new 2023 edition. The firm received top rankings in both cities for its…
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Columbia College hosts Teacher Cadet College Day for area high schools
November 7, 2022
High school students from all over the Midlands gathered on the Columbia College campus for Teacher Cadet College Day. River Bluff High School, Pelion High School, Eau Claire High School,…
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SMITH | ROBINSON Law Firm Named U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2023
November 7, 2022
National ranking highlights South Carolina law firm SMITH | ROBINSON Law Firm announced it has earned ranking in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2023.…
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For 2023, Bluestein Attorneys again listed in top metro tier of Best Law Firms
November 7, 2022
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America® have named Bluestein Attorneys as one of the top law firms in three practice areas in the Columbia area in…
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School District Five FFA students earns gold at the national FFA convention
November 7, 2022
Members of the Lexington-Richland School District Five Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter traveled to 95th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN during the week of October 24-29th, to compete…
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School District Five teachers receive “Bright Ideas” grants
November 7, 2022
Several Lexington-Richland School District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC). The Cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who…
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Lourie Law Firm honored among Best Law Firms in Columbia for 2023
November 7, 2022
Lourie Law Firm is being honored in Columbia in the new 2023 edition of Best Law Firms in America. The firm was recognized in Tier 1 for its work in…
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Richland to hold Fall Certified Interview Day November 12
November 7, 2022
Richland One is looking for more talented teachers to join the Richland One team. The district will hold its 2022 Fall Certified Interview Day on Saturday, November 12 from 9…
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Official Christmas Tree arrives at South Carolina State House
November 7, 2022
South Carolina’s official Christmas Tree arrived at the South Carolina State House this morning following a brief press conference on the North Lawn. Kelly Barbrey, vice president of marketing and communications with…
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Island Brands USA earns a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
November 7, 2022
Beverage-industry disruptor Island Brands debuts on the prestigious national list, continuing its momentum after making the 2022 Inc. Regionals list in March. Island Brands USA, the innovative company with a growing portfolio…
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South Carolina leads the fight against cancer – but congressional battle is not over
November 7, 2022
By Representative Patricia Moore Henegan In 2022, the American Cancer Society estimates that just over 33,000 of our family, friends and neighbors across the state will first learn they have cancer. More than 10,000…
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Marketing Minute: Avoiding “No Comment” Media Responses
November 7, 2022
Marketing Minute with Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy Have you ever wanted to say, “No comment,” to an unwanted media inquiry? This week’s video offers advice on how to respond…
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Cason Development Group adds Director of Construction
November 7, 2022
Sam Williams has joined Cason Development Group as Director of Construction. Williams will oversee construction related to redevelopment projects and new construction for Cason Development Group. “We are very excited…
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Scholarship honors Newberry College’s first Black men’s basketball coach, AD
November 7, 2022
A new endowed scholarship will honor Newberry College’s first Black head men’s basketball coach and athletic director, William Grafton Young Jr. The scholarship’s benefactor wished to remain anonymous. Young served…
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Little Black Dress Initiative showcases “93 Years of Women Investing In Women”
November 7, 2022
The Junior League of Greenville’s Fundraising Event to Run November 7-11, 2022 The Junior League of Greenville, Inc. (JLG) presents its Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) for the sixth consecutive…
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Charleston Metro Chamber launches Chamber Ties campaign
November 7, 2022
Initiating, advocating and empowering our region to advance a prosperous business environment is the mission of the Charleston Metro Chamber. Dedicated members and the work they do are critical to…
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College of Charleston’s men’s basketball team ready for action
November 7, 2022
The 2022-23 NCAA basketball season is set to start next week. On Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, the College of Charleston’s men’s basketball team will begin its march toward a conference…
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24/7 Christmas music launches on Magic 98.9 in Greenville
November 7, 2022
Audacy announces that Magic 98.9 (WSPA-FM) the Upstate’s uncontested, true adult contemporary station, has switched to an all-holiday music format, powered by Velocity Clinical Research, Raymond James, & the Upcountry…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School educator named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
November 7, 2022
Chantal Haskell, an educator at Greenville Technical Charter High School in Greenville, SC, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
November 7, 2022The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking to fill nine (9) vacancies. The purpose of BPAC is to advise the Mayor and City…
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BASF supports Wild Hearts Equine Therapeutic Center with donation
November 7, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca recently donated $1,000 to the Wild Hearts Equine Therapeutic Center in Oconee County, and a team from BASF participated in the organization’s fundraising golf tournament. The…
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Columbia Art Center to host one day workshops
November 7, 2022Parks and Recreation will be hosting two one-day workshops at the Columbia Art Center. Paper Lanterns Workshop Instruction by Karen Kustafik Participants in this workshop will learn how to build…
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City of Laurens Public Meetings Seeking Community Input Begin November 10
November 7, 2022
As reported last month on the Buzz, the City of Laurens wants to hear from residents as they begin the job of updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan is…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce 2023 Tax Rate Cuts for South Carolina Businesses
November 7, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey have announced that South Carolina’s unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates will decrease or remain the…
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Lander celebrates achievements, dreams of scholarship donors, students
November 7, 2022
Behind every college scholarship is a story of dreams and a deep hope for the future. That fact was evident at Lander University’s 38th annual Eleanor Teal Donor Appreciation and…
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LCSO Sergeant Recognized for Saving a Life
November 7, 2022
Sergeant Amanda Alexander of the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) was recently recognized by Governor McMaster for saving a life by administering the overdose reversal drug naloxone in an emergency…
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CHS Boys Varsity Cross Country Finishes 4th at Qualifiers and Heads to State – Girls Finish 10th
November 7, 2022
The SCHSL AAA Qualifier was held in Newberry this past Saturday. All teams in AAA were ranked by average times throughout the season. The teams were broken into two heats, odd and…
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Meals on Wheels Holiday Bags Community Project
November 7, 2022
Piedmont Agency on Aging is currently collecting items for the Meals on Wheels Holiday Bags Project! Over 500 Meals on Wheels clients will receive a gift bag of items in…
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The SC SBDC Encourages You to “Shop Small” on Small Business Saturday, November 26, to Support South Carolina’s Locally-Owned Small Businesses
November 7, 2022
Shoppers, business owners and civic leaders come together to support small businesses and the communities they help to thrive The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier…
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Groundbreaking Planned for Rosemont Historic Site
November 7, 2022
Historic preservation and the opportunity for increased historic tourism will be the highlights of a groundbreaking ceremony planned for the Rosemont historic site on Monday, November 14 at 11 a.m…
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United Home Loan Services, Inc. announces new offer to lower home buying costs
November 6, 2022
United Home Loan Services, Inc. announced a new offer to pay home appraisal costs for borrowers who originate a mortgage with its team of loan originators by December 31, 2022,…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new hires
November 4, 2022
K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomed seven new associates to the office: Mr. David Caughran joins the Charleston office as an associate in the firm’s Corporate/M&A practice group. Prior to joining…
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USTA Fall Tennis Festival Supports Laurens County Humane Society
November 4, 2022
The Clinton-Laurens-Newberry Tennis Association is partnering with the Laurens County Humane Society for their fundraiser during the USTA Southern Fall Tennis Festival on November 12. The event will take place from 9…
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Michael Cinquemani of Master Power Transmission honored with PTDA Warren Pike Award
November 4, 2022
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Michael Cinquemani of Greenville, S.C., the thirty-first recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC)…
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Clinton Red Devils in Final Four of Mascot Challenge
November 4, 2022
WSPA (Channel 7) is holding a Mascot Challenge and the Clinton Red Devils have advanced to the final round. The challenge is fan based which means that fans of a…
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PC to Host Blood Drive
November 4, 2022
Donating blood saves lives. Presbyterian College in partnership with The Blood Connection, will host a blood drive at Springs Student Center, Monday, November 7th. The blood drive will be held…
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