Video podcast series releases third episode to elevate the conversation around education transformation, teacher leadership
March 2, 2022
A new video podcast series releases its third episode this week to elevate the conversation around education transformation in South Carolina. Dropping on March 3, this episode of the ElevatED4SC…
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Madison Younginer promoted to business development executive for CarolinaPower
March 2, 2022
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and North Augusta, has promoted Madison Younginer to Business Development Executive. Younginer joined CarolinaPower’s business development team three…
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Memorial Service Scheduled for Legendary Presbyterian College Professor
March 2, 2022
As Covid declines, the family of Dr. K. Nolon Carter, Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Presbyterian College will celebrate his life at a memorial service to be…
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LCSD 56 Announces Change in Covid-19 Protocols
March 2, 2022
On Tuesday, March 1st, Laurens County School District 56 announced changes to the Covid-19 protocols. The changes include: Students and staff are no longer expected to wear masks on school…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Relocating and Reopening March 9th
March 2, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, March 7 & 8 as they relocate to their new expanded space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in…
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Lander University’s 150th Anniversary begins with March 15 celebration
March 2, 2022
It’s time to celebrate! Lander University will kick off its official 150th anniversary year celebrations with an evening of fun and festive activities beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.…
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Lush Acres Market Expanding Product Line – Pork Now Available
March 2, 2022
Lush Acres Market in Clinton recently they were upgrading their market with new coolers to allow them to provide more fresh produce and other products. The expansion also includes their…
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Upper Savannah Regional Job Fair Planned for March 17 in Greenwood
March 2, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and SC Works/Upper Savannah are hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Medford Family Event Center…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins nationwide investigation into TikTok
March 2, 2022
Attorneys General concerned for safety and well-being of children Today, Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok for providing and promoting its social media platform to children…
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Colliers Report: Tourism boosts hotel business in 2021 despite staffing shortages
March 2, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights The South Carolina hotel market recovered more quickly than other markets around the country. Occupancy, average…
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MTC General Counsel: 2022 Black History Month Honoree
March 2, 2022
Richland School District Two is recognizing Midlands Technical College’s General Counsel as a 2022 Black History Month Honoree. Attorney Joseph Bias will be one of 14 honorees recognized by the…
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NFT Community provides significant meals funding to RMHC Charleston
March 2, 2022
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) would like to thank ChelleBee and her team at Hodler Heroes NFT for their generous NFT donation. Hodler Heroes NFT —…
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CIU Cook School of Business hosting high school summer Business & Leadership Academy
March 2, 2022
Business-minded high school students are invited to join with other budding entrepreneurs at Columbia International University’s Business & Leadership Academy this summer on the campus of CIU. The Academy is…
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OTO Development acquires Best Western Fort Walton Beach
March 2, 2022
OTO Development has acquired Best Western Fort Walton Beach in the Florida Panhandle, adding a promising oceanfront property to the hotelier’s growing leisure portfolio. A major renovation is planned. David…
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SC SBDC named as “Spoke” organization in SBA Community Navigator Program for South Carolina
March 2, 2022
Utilizing a “hub and spoke” model the SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program will equip and empower South Carolina’s historically underserved entrepreneurs The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC)…
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LRADAC to host Black Balloon art installation in honor of 172 Individuals lost to overdoses in Richland and Lexington Counties
March 2, 2022
172 residents of Richland and Lexington Counties lost their lives to substance overdoses in 2021—an alarming rise that follows national trends in the increasing numbers of substance misuse-related deaths. To…
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Accounting students at Greenville Technical College make sizable impact through VITA program
March 2, 2022
Students in an advanced accounting class at Greenville Technical College prepare tax returns for the community through the United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program each Spring Semester. Through…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell announces promotions for Tiffany Yacobozzi and Brandon Dailey to Senior Accountant
March 2, 2022
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, announced promotions for Tiffany Yacobozzi and Brandon Dailey from Staff Accountant to Senior Staff Accountant. Tiffany has…
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SC Life Sciences honors four leaders in Clemson’s Dr. Martine LaBerge, MUSC Health, DHEC’s Dr. Linda Bell, Nephron’s Ashley Daugherty at record gathering
March 2, 2022
Photo caption: Dr. Linda Belle receives the South Carolina Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Individual Contribution To resounding applause from a record gathering from 6 countries, 26 states and virtually…
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Trident United Way volunteers make 5th annual Read Across America Day a success
March 2, 2022
Trident United Way’s 5th Annual Read Across America Day made a difference for students across the Tri-County. More than 40 volunteers read to an estimated 900 elementary school students during…
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Greenville Technical College student selected for South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Student Advisory Committee
March 2, 2022
Bridajia (Rudy) Wood, a student at Greenville Technical College, has been selected as a member of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) Student Advisory Committee. The group is…
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BMW expanding operations in Spartanburg County with new press shop
March 2, 2022
$200 million investment will create 200 new jobs BMW announced today that the company is expanding its Spartanburg County operations with the construction of a new press shop. The $200 million…
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FUEL hires Courtney Beasley as Executive Director, Marketing & Growth Strategy
March 2, 2022
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategy, branding, and demand generation, has hired Courtney Beasley as executive director, marketing and growth strategy. In this newly created…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges sale of Albemarle Point Center for $26 million
March 2, 2022
Cushman & Wakefield announced that the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Albemarle Point Center, a collection of two office buildings in Charleston’s West Ashley submarket.…
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All-County Basketball Players and Coaches of the Year Announced
March 2, 2022
The All-County Basketball Roster is out and it’s impressive. Diamonte Grant, Laurens Academy’s high-scoring forward, and Tinique Austin, a force inside for Clinton High, are the basketball Players of the…
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City of Clinton Plans Meeting to Hear from Public on Recreation Project
March 1, 2022
The City of Clinton will hold a Public Recreation Meeting to hear from residents on the new Recreation Project. If you would like to participate and provide your thoughts you…
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Enrollment Up 9% Due to No-Cost Option at PTC
March 1, 2022
Last fall, news about Piedmont Technical College’s “No-Cost Option” triggered a massive wave of enrollees. As of February, enrollment at PTC has increased 9% overall compared to last spring. “We…
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Visual and performing arts scholarship available for Spartanburg County students
March 1, 2022
Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce that the application period has opened for the Mary Wheeler David Scholarship. The Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship is an annual award open to…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is hiring
March 1, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is hosting a Saturday hiring open house for a variety of clinical positions. Join Bon Secours for open interviews in the following positions:…
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Upstate Warrior Solution named first nonprofit to win Applause Award by Better Business Bureau of the Upstate
March 1, 2022
BBB® of Upstate South Carolina awarded Upstate Warrior Solution with the BBB Applause Award for meeting and exceeding advertising standards, making it the first nonprofit to receive the award. Each quarter,…
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Ingevity invests $500,000 in International African American Museum
March 1, 2022
The International African American Museum has received a $500,000 pledge from Ingevity, the North Charleston, South Carolina-based specialty chemicals, high-performance activated carbon and engineered polymers company with a mission of…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas to host 17th Annual RMHCC Golf Classic
March 1, 2022
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas (RMHCC) is announced its 17th Annual RMHCC Golf Classic will be held on Wednesday, April 27th at the Cliffs at Mountain Park. We’re warming up…
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Ingevity invests $500,000 in International African American Museum
March 1, 2022
The International African American Museum has received a $500,000 pledge from Ingevity, the North Charleston, South Carolina-based specialty chemicals, high-performance activated carbon and engineered polymers company with a mission of…
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College of Charleston professor helps identify new species of ‘Tyrannosaurus’
March 1, 2022Of all the scientific names that have been given to our planet’s species, “Tyrannosaurus rex” may be the most famous. Which name do more kids recognize, the king of the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Adrian Cain appointed to Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management
March 1, 2022
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Adrian Cain, IOM, Senior Vice President of Leadership and Community Development of the…
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Richland Library offers COVID-19 vaccines with Cooperative Health
March 1, 2022
COVID-19 vaccines will be available in multiple rounds, including boosters, free and open to walk-ins or by appointment WHAT: Cooperative Health Clinic: COVID-19 Vaccines WHEN: 10 AM – 2 PM,…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful kicking off 2022 ‘Great American Cleanup’
March 1, 2022
Columbia-area nonprofit Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) will celebrate the beginning of the 2022 Great American Cleanup by hosting a volunteer litter pickup of Boiling Springs Road on Saturday, March…
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Enrollment up 9% due to No-Cost Option at PTC
March 1, 2022
Last fall, news about Piedmont Technical College’s “No-Cost Option” triggered a massive wave of enrollees. As of February, enrollment at PTC has increased 9% overall compared to last spring. “We…
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State Museum celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 16 this April
March 1, 2022
Explore SC astronaut Charles Duke’s moonwalk with new exhibition & more. This April, the South Carolina State Museum will celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Carolina astronaut Charles Duke’s historic…
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Bintelli LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
March 1, 2022
$455,000 investment to create 72 new jobs Bintelli LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s…
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City announces appointment for City Council members to committees, task forces and commissions
March 1, 2022Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann and Columbia City Council members have been appointed to various committees, tasks forces and commissions and external boards. The following is a list of recent appointments:…
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10th annual STEP Ahead Awards recognize women for excellence in manufacturing
March 1, 2022
The Manufacturing Institute Will Honor Carrie Royal, Chemical Process Area Leader at Fiber Industries The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced it will…
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Trinity Partners represents long-term tenant at the Capitol Center Building
March 1, 2022
Bruce Harper, Managing Partner at Trinity Partners recently represented GMK Associates, Inc., in the long-term renewal of their firm’s 20,000 SF + headquarters office located on the 21st floor of…
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The Riviera announces inaugural concert: “Never Broken – An Evening with Jewel at The Riv”
March 1, 2022
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is thrilled to announce its inaugural concert with Grammy-Nominated artist Jewel on Friday, March 18, ahead of her upcoming album release, Freewheelin’ Woman.…
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SeamonWhiteside supports annual Lowcountry Heart Walk event
March 1, 2022
SeamonWhiteside, a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, participated in the Lowcountry Heart Walk this past weekend, benefiting the American Heart Association. SeamonWhiteside raised $7,537 to help…
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SCRA’s new members and grant funding
March 1, 2022
Apex Orthopedic Technologies, Bottle Titan, Checkeeper, and Clear Water Care Coordination were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. Checkeeper, Clear Water Care Coordination, and Rainwalk Technology received…
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Bryana Mistretta named Greenville Area Development Corporation Research & Marketing Manager
March 1, 2022
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has named Bryana Mistretta as the economic development organization’s new Research & Marketing Manager. In her new role, Ms. Mistretta will manage the GADC’s…
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First Community Bank expands to Rock Hill, South Carolina region with team of veteran local bankers
March 1, 2022
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding to York County, South Carolina with the intent to open a loan production office in Rock Hill. Catherine H. Faircloth,…
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OMMA mobile appraisal platform now available to Upstate lenders, AMCs
March 1, 2022
Innovative offering adheres to new guidelines from FHFA, Fannie Mae Certified residential appraiser Paul Ryll is pleased to announce the availability of a new offering, Oscar Mike Mobile Appraisals (OMMA),…
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Greenville Women Giving kicks off 2022 SHEro campaign
March 1, 2022
Greenville Women Giving has kicked off its annual SHEro campaign, honoring inspirational women while raising funds for its endowment. “SHEro is a way for individuals to honor one or more…
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