Infinity Marketing welcomes Senior Media Strategists
November 17, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, promoted Darian Villalobos to Senior Media Strategist and welcome Caroline Sievers to the team as Senior Media Strategist. “We are…
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South Carolina’s role in the fight against suicide
November 17, 2021
By Jim Harris The statistics concerning suicide are sobering, and the issue impacts many more people than most of us realize. We see the headlines when we lose celebrities like…
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The Poinsett Bride announces new ownership under Paige Gillespie
November 17, 2021
The Poinsett Bride, a full-service bridal destination located at 101 West Court Street in downtown Greenville, recently announced new ownership. Paige Gillespie, who purchased the business in October 2021, intends…
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Church and Project H.O.P.E. provide Thanksgiving dinners for Midlands seniors
November 17, 2021Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Saint David’s Episcopal Church in northeast Columbia provided 65 Thanksgiving dinners for seniors across Columbia and…
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AP Recovery announces new CEO
November 17, 2021
AP Recovery, Inc., a Charleston-based global leader in recovery auditing and controls, announced that Anthony Brush has been named as President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 15th. Tony joined…
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More than 900,000 tree seedlings still available for SC landowners
November 17, 2021
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is encouraging landowners to place their tree seedling orders for winter planting while they are still available. ArborGen’s Taylor Nursery in Edgefield County has more…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Leads Fight Against Vaccine Mandates on Three Fronts
November 17, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the state of South Carolina continue the fight against federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates with three lawsuits now filed in federal court. Over the past month, the governor…
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Laurens County resident leads initiative for South Carolina to host 49th annual Vietnam POW Reunion
November 16, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) is proud to partner with the chair of the Vietnam POW (Prisoner of War) Reunion Foundation to host a news conference announcing…
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New Steakhouse Slated to Open in Downtown Laurens
November 16, 2021
Laurens residents with a taste for fine dining will soon see their prayers for a steakhouse answered when “The Tailored Oak” opens on the city’s historic downtown Square in spring…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces top agents for October
November 16, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announced its top agents for October. Patrick Furman and Matt Nocks as well as Pat McNamara were top agents for listings sold. The…
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New critical care ambulance rolls in at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
November 16, 2021A new, highly specialized critical care ambulance rolled in to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands today, thanks to more than $430,000 in funding from 96 donors through Prisma Health Midlands Foundation.…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Joseph Spate selected for 2022 SC Bar Leadership Academy
November 16, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Joseph Spate has been selected to participate in the 2022 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is a selective program…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund application now open for class of 2022
November 16, 2021
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a local resource developed to help high-achieving Charleston County School District graduates pay for college, is opening the next round of scholarship applications today, November…
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Court agrees with AG Wilson and blocks “Tax Mandate” that didn’t allow states to cut taxes
November 16, 2021
A federal judge has agreed with Attorney General Alan Wilson and 12 other states that part of the stimulus plan that prohibits states from cutting taxes is unconstitutional. The judge…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund announces expansion and partnership with The Darla Moore Foundation
November 16, 2021
Expands scholarship availability to 26 high schools in eight new Pee Dee Region counties The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, aimed at helping high-achieving graduates pay for college, recently announced a…
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Bank of America doubles support to IAAM for programming and operations
November 16, 2021
Today, the International African American Museum announced a new gift from Bank of America, bringing its total investment in the museum to more than $1,000,000. This most recent gift builds on…
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Just say Something Honey Baked Ham FUNraising for the Future
November 16, 2021
Just Say Something is holding an online fundraiser, Honey Baked Ham FUNraising for the Future starting now until Friday, December 31, 2021 at midnight. This fundraiser is a delicious way…
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M Peters Group to develop at Clifton Mill #2 Site
November 16, 2021Announces Mixed-Use Development at Site of Mill Number Two OneSpartanburg, Inc. is proud to announce a transformative public-private partnership with Spartanburg County and the M Peters Group, an upstate real…
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Attorney General Wilson urges efforts to stop robocallers from misusing legitimate phone numbers
November 16, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson today wrote the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of its efforts to reduce illegal robocallers’ access to legitimate phone numbers to make unending robocalls that…
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LCSD 56 Holds Legislative Appreciation Dinner
November 16, 2021
Every parent, grandparent, teacher and principal knows it really does take a village to raise a child. This sentiment took on new meaning with the challenges schools, parents and students…
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Attorney General Wilson files lawsuit to stop vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
November 15, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a lawsuit today in federal court to block the mandate requiring healthcare workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. “The Biden Administration has struck…
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Mayor Senn Counts the Blessings of 2021
November 15, 2021
As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, we look forward to celebrating the holidays. Hopefully, this year our holidays will be more like those we have celebrated…
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Sheriff Reynolds Participates in Upstate Sheriff’s Forum
November 15, 2021
On Monday, November 15th, Sheriff Don Reynolds was one of four Upstate Sheriff’s Forum. The event which was held at the Veranda in Greenville was sponsored by Fox Carolina, 106.3…
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Kendall Graham joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 15, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kendall Graham to its Greenville office as a residential agent. A Greenville native, Kendall has witnessed first-hand the growth and development of the Upstate, equipping…
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Bon Secours wins Zero Harm Award for commitment to patient safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
November 15, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside is proud to be recognized as a 2021 Zero Harm Award recipient for eliminating medical errors and creating a culture of high reliability throughout our…
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Greenville Theatre welcomes you back this holiday season with the premiere of Elf: The Musical!
November 15, 2021
The modern-day classic holiday movie is coming to life on Greenville Theatre’s stage! Join Buddy the Elf on his journey from the North Pole to New York City in search…
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Nikki Huber graduates from Institute for Organization Management
November 15, 2021
Greenville Chamber’s Legislative Director Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Leadership Training Program Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to…
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Mayor Benjamin attends official signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the White House today
November 15, 2021Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has accepted an invitation to attend the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will take place at the White House TODAY, November…
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Nexsen Pruet ranked in 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
November 15, 2021
Rankings recognize firm’s national and regional accomplishments Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that the firm has again earned multiple national top-tier rankings in the annual U.S. News – Best…
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SOAR disburses over $11 Million in loans to help south’s smallest businesses recover; nearly half to black-owned businesses
November 15, 2021
Economic recovery program built to support the South’s smallest businesses is reaching the underbanked; nearly 80% of loans have been made to businesses owned by women and entrepreneurs of color,…
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City of West Columbia receives SC Municipal Association Safety Award for second straight year
November 15, 2021
The City of West Columbia was selected for the second year in a row as the South Carolina Municipal Insurance Trust Risk Management Award (over 150 full and part-time employees)…
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Councilwoman Newton, Rep. Johnson host vaccine drive in Lower Richland
November 15, 2021
$100 gift cards for first-time shots, food giveaway will be part of event County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton and S.C. House Rep. Jermaine Johnson Sr. are joining Prisma Health for a…
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Willio.com offers most complete, easy-to-use online estate planning platform
November 15, 2021
Willio marries expertise and expedience to make estate planning more accessible, cost-effective for broader range of people Greenville, S.C. based Willio.com, the only online estate planning tool developed by a…
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PSTA statement on proposed revisions to state accountability system
November 15, 2021
Earlier today, the Education Oversight Committee announced proposed changes to the state’s accountability system for school report cards. As the largest association for professional educators in South Carolina, Palmetto State…
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District’s CTE programs address workforce need and offer students pathways to college, careers
November 15, 2021
Legend Young, who is enrolled in the diesel engine technology program at Richland One’s Heyward Career & Technology Center, is taking courses to follow in the path of his stepfather…
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Former U.S. congressman presents students with free market solutions to climate change
November 15, 2021
When stalwart conservative Bob Inglis served his first six years in Congress, he considered climate change a hoax perpetrated by liberals to expand the federal government. Now it is his…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $40,038 in Capacity Building grants to ten local nonprofits
November 15, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded $40,038 in Capacity Building grants to ten local nonprofits. The Community Foundation works to help build sustainability for…
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Statement from Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall
November 15, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has received questions concerning a proposal that suggests suspending the state gas tax for the next eight months and instead backfilling the $612 Million…
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S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. establishing new operations in Greenville County, SC
November 15, 2021
Aiming for success, arms, and defense equipment manufacturer to invest $9.5 million and create 55 new jobs S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. (S.W.O.R.D.), a manufacturer of unique, purpose-built small arms and defense equipment,…
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Upcountry History Museum receives SC Humanities Grant
November 15, 2021
The Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a $13,500.00 Growth Grant from South Carolina Humanities. Funding for the Growth Grants has been provided…
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$135,000 grant expands apprenticeships for diverse – participants
November 15, 2021
Colonial Life and Midlands Technical College partner to expand engineering training program The Midlands Technical College Foundation has received a $135,000 grant from Colonial Life. The funds support software engineering…
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Willie Sues opens second location in Harbison
November 15, 2021
Willie Sues has brought its extensive bourbon list and famous homemade cobbler from Sumter to Columbia. The space was previously occupied by Tilted Kilt. Hill Construction renovated the 6,000 square…
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City Center Partnership holds 20th Annual Meeting
November 15, 2021
City Center Partnership (CCP) recently held its 20th Annual Meeting, celebrating past accomplishments and looking forward to more in the future. “We are grateful for the long-term support we have…
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Three top communications pros come together to form The Solutions Group
November 15, 2021
Bringing together nearly 90 years of experience in the fields of strategic marketing, public relations, governmental affairs, media relations and crisis communications, three of South Carolina’s premier communications professionals have…
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United Way of Pickens County honored as 2021 Pillar of Easley
November 15, 2021
Presented by the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, the Pillar of Easley Award recognizes and honors a long-standing business that plays an active role in our community and is highly…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new food and beverage team members
November 15, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property in Isle of Palms, announced the appointment of three new food and beverage team members at the resort’s on-site restaurants, Coastal Provisions…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $100,000 to United Way
November 15, 2021
Colliers and LCK offices across South Carolina participated in a “Turning the Page on Literacy in South Carolina” United Way campaign to raise dollars, collect books and volunteer for local…
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Gong Cha & Kremo Ice Cream celebrate grand opening in the Five Points
November 15, 2021National Chains Gong Cha and Kremo Ice Cream Open in the Five Points District! Gong Cha and Kremo, located at 701-B Santee Avenue, hosted their official Grand Opening in Five…
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Broad Street Antiques 2nd Annual Sip and Stroll
November 15, 2021
Broad Street Antiques and Vintage Finds in Clinton will hold their 2nd Annual Sip and Stroll on December 3rd from 5-8 pm. The antique store located at 204 North Broad…
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Team behind Charleston’s award-winning Prohibition takes over shuttered main street Public House, plans “Miracle on Main” Christmas pop-up
November 15, 2021
Beloved Christmas Pop-Up Cocktail Bar Miracle beginning Nov. 22nd Charleston’s award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant Prohibition is coming to town and taking over the Main Street Public House location at…
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