Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding round two
October 10, 2022
Fiscal Year 2022/2023 The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the second round of 2022/2023 Fiscal Year projects/events need to take place in…
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SC issues tax relief due to Hurricane Ian, encourages filing by October 17 to receive state tax rebate in 2022
October 10, 2022
As a result of Hurricane Ian, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has extended the deadline for extension filers to file Individual Income Tax returns to February 15, 2023.…
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Voorhees University professor Freddie Davis celebrates 30 years as culinary judge
October 10, 2022
This year, Voorhees University Mass Communications professor Freddie Davis celebrates his 30th anniversary as a judge at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tenn. Every October, some of…
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Do I Need a Quality of Earnings Report?
October 10, 2022
By Tiffany Boozer Audit Associate Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. What IS a Quality of Earnings? A quality of earnings (QoE) is an analysis of the accounting policies and…
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Richland Library welcomes Fall Entrepreneur-in-Residence
October 10, 2022
Start, develop and scale your business ventures. Richland Library welcomes its next Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Starlitt Miller. Miller is a serial entrepreneur that has taken unconventional pathways through education, building business, and other pursuits…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – October 11 Agenda
October 10, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 11. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and the meeting…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary Rallies to Support Local Restaurant after Vandalism Incident
October 10, 2022
On Saturday, October 8, a local favorite, Roma Italian Restaurant, located on Laurens’ historic Square, was vandalized, and robbed. The incident kept Roma from being open on Sunday and upset…
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The History of Clinton is Rich and the Future is Bright
October 10, 2022
By Joseph Dyches One of the greatest things about a thriving downtown is that it can rarely be defined by a single building or business. In many cases, a small…
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Laurens Squealin’ on the Square Draws Large Crowds
October 10, 2022
Squealin’ on the Square celebrated its 21st birthday over the weekend. A great time was had by all. And even though Hurricane Ian delayed the fun, the festival was able…
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Touchdown Club Names Jordan Roberts of Laurens District High School Player of the Week
October 10, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 7th, the Player of the week is senior linebacker, running back and special team player…
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CAMS Senior VP of Community Management to speak at CAI Annual Retreat
October 10, 2022
CAMS Senior Vice President of Community Management, Ben Rhodes, CMCA®, AMS® PCAM®, will participate in a panel discussion at CAI’s 2022 CEO-MC Retreat. This year’s event will be held in…
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Clemson to work with the University at Buffalo to help older adults recognize online scams and disinformation through $5 million-grant
October 10, 2022
Cybercrime is an epidemic among the older US population, and last year, more than 92,000 U.S. adults aged 60 and over reported being victims of online scams, according to the…
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City of Laurens Demands Improved Waste Removal Service – Hires Locally Owned Trash Service
October 10, 2022
The City of Laurens has given notice that it will terminate its contract with Green For Life (GFL), formerly Waste Industries, Inc., and replace the provider when its contract expires…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2023 Board, Jessica Donan named chair-elect
October 10, 2022
The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Jessica Donan as chair-elect of its Board of Directors and has added seven new Board members for the upcoming year. Donan will take over…
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CPI Security and Fireflies help refurbish youth fields
October 10, 2022
Team will renovate Greenview Park to enhance community baseball and softball The Columbia Fireflies are teaming up with CPI Security to enhance baseball and softball experiences for youth in Columbia,…
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The Revivalists, Mt. Joy, and more to perform at The Riviera this Fall
October 10, 2022
The Riviera, an iconic theater located in the heart of downtown Charleston, is hosting a jam-packed lineup of performances through the end of the year with tickets on sale now.…
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High Spirits Hospitality pivots to temporary venue along the Reedy River
October 10, 2022
High Spirits Hospitality has signed a temporary agreement to host events at 405 Westfield, a historic venue that is located in the heart of downtown Greenville. From October through January…
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SeamonWhiteside announces second round of graduates from Leadership Training and Mentorship Program
October 10, 2022
With less communication and collaboration between aspiring and current leaders, there is a growing gap between these two groups causing a higher company turnover rate and a lack of ready…
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North American Numbering Plan Administrator announces plan for additional area code in South Carolina
October 10, 2022
Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, serving in its capacity as the Federal Communications Commission’s neutral third-party North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), announced that an…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Spencer Hutchinson recognized as one of Columbia’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under
October 10, 2022
Spencer Hutchinson, AIA, an architect and Associate at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, was recently recognized as one of Columbia’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under by Columbia Business Monthly. The…
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Four Prisma Health hospitals recognized on Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
October 10, 2022
Baptist Hospital and Baptist Parkridge Hospital in Columbia, Laurens County Hospital in Laurens and Tuomey Hospital in Sumter were included in Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s Best Hospitals for…
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Rick Erwin Dining Group to open new concept on Augusta Road
October 10, 2022
The Vista set to open in late October Rick Erwin Dining Group is set to open a new restaurant concept in the Augusta Road area in late October. The Vista,…
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Laurens County Museum to Host to Revolutionary War Lectures in October
October 10, 2022
The Laurens County Museum will host two more lectures in the new Revolutionary War Lecture Series about three of South Carolina’s most revered patriots. Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore…
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Lander Offers Graduate School Fair
October 10, 2022
Lander University students thinking about continuing their education beyond a bachelor’s degree learned about some of their options on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at this semester’s graduate school fair. One of…
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Shayla Riley heads new development division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Midlands Real Estate, Raising Columbia SC
October 10, 2022
Riley joins the firm as President of New Construction Sales and Development Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Midlands Real Estate announced the launch of Raising Columbia SC, a new residential real…
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Marketing Minute: Speak Up
October 10, 2022
Marketing Minute with Erin Smith, NP Strategy How often do you share your thoughts on issues relevant to your business? This week’s video discusses the importance of speaking up.…
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Mullikin promoted to 9th-degree black belt
October 10, 2022
South Carolina Floodwater Commission chair honored in Texas By Alex Junes-Ward Dr. Tom Mullikin, chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission and a member of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of…
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Master Data Management to assess data culture in partnership with Logicle Analytics
October 10, 2022
Master Data Management, the African specialist in data integrity, and Logicle Analytics, specialists in data culture and creators of the LDIS+ Analytics Framework have entered into an agreement to offer…
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COMET announces the passing of Interim CEO and Executive Director, Derrick Huggins
October 10, 2022
With great sadness, the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) family announces that its Interim CEO and Executive Director, Derrick Huggins, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning. A multi-faceted transportation…
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Complete PR’s Boyanoski to speak at the library in Easley
October 9, 2022
Complete PR President John Boyanoski will be sharing some of the best Upstate ghost legends later this month at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. Before launching Complete…
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Solid gold: 50 years of the S.C. Arts Foundation
October 9, 2022
October is National Arts and Humanities month, and this commemoration of the arts’ importance to our nation is an opportunity to recognize a milestone that the South Carolina Arts Foundation…
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Just Say Something to benefit from Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction
October 9, 2022
Just Say Something would like to invite everyone to attend the “Let’s TACO ‘Bout A Great Cause” Ink n Ivy Silent and Live Auction benefitting Just Say Something’s Youth Impact…
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Charleston Christmas Special returns in December for Its 27th season
October 9, 2022
Charleston’s favorite holiday tradition returns in December as Moranz Entertainment brings the Charleston Christmas Special to the Charleston Music Hall for its 27th season. This year’s show runs Dec. 15…
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Sheriff celebrates 69 years with departmental crossfit workout
October 9, 2022Predawn PT with the sheriff is an annual event By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott kicked-off his 69th birthday the same way he celebrates October 3…
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Mushrooms, an illuminated site-based installation coming to Hampton Park
October 9, 2022
More than 100 illuminated mushrooms will take over an area of Hampton Park from Nov. 5 through Dec. 11. This art display relaunches Art in the Park, a public art…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Law Enforcement Analysis Following Hoax Phone Calls to Schools
October 7, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster wrote a letter today to South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel requesting that the agency work with local law enforcement and…
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Elizabeth Catlett survey coming to the Columbia Museum of Art
October 6, 2022
Exhibition on iconic 20th-century artist opens October 14 The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured fall exhibition The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis, on view…
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Jasmine Smith receives a 2023 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Award
October 6, 2022
Attorney Jasmine D. Smith of Robinson Gray law firm is one of the recipients of the 2022 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Awards. These awards honor attorneys from…
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Mullikin and SC7 recognized by the United States Congress
October 6, 2022
U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman commends smart reef installation efforts by SC7 and associated organizations U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) recognized and commended Dr. Tom Mullikin, chair of the South Carolina…
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Picnic in the Park with Forest Acres & Town Theatre
October 6, 2022There’s nothing better than great music and great company – in the BEST neighborhood around! Town Theatre will present the third series of concerts by some fantastic performers that have…
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Proactive MD welcomes 80 Simpsonville firefighters for annual physicals, stress tests
October 6, 2022
Advanced Primary Care provider serving multiple municipalities and first responders nationwide hosts 3-day check-up event for Simpsonville Fire Dept. Just weeks ahead of National First Responders Day, Proactive MD, the…
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United Community Bank sponsoring inaugural Charleston ‘Riverfront Revival’ music festival
October 6, 2022
United Community Bank (United) is a sponsor of the inaugural Riverfront Revival festival curated by world-famous musician Darius Rucker. The two-day music event will be held at Riverfront Park in…
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Comporium expands fiber network in North, SC
October 6, 2022
NORTH, SC – The town of North, SC has taken a technological leap forward. For months, construction crews have been working in this northern Orangeburg County town to extend Comporium’s…
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Wyche, P.A. partners with Liberty Fellowship as the capstone of Wyche’s Centennial Legacy Project
October 6, 2022
“The Challenge to Lead,” presented by Wyche, P.A. and Liberty Fellowship, encourages the business community to invest in the next generation of leaders advancing South Carolina Wyche has announced a…
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Milliken & Company named to Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2022
October 6, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SC – Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company was included among the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2022, a comprehensive ranking compiled by Newsweek in partnership with Best…
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CMCC’S Swanson named a VenuesNow All-Star
October 6, 2022
Cheryl Swanson, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) vice president and general manager, has been named a 2022 VenuesNow All-Star, the publication announced this week. Swanson, who has led the CMCC…
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106 Charleston County students receive Meeting Street Scholarship
October 6, 2022
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit helping high-achieving students with financial need to pay for college, today announced its second class of scholarship recipients. This remarkable group of students…
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Karen R. Jenkins named incoming Chair of Columbia Chamber of Commerce
October 6, 2022
Karen R. Jenkins, President and CEO of KRJ Consulting, LLC, has been named Chair-Elect of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Karen has been a member of the Columbia Chamber Board of…
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Melissa Weathers joins 1000 Feathers
October 6, 2022
1000 Feathers, LLC, a consulting firm based in Columbia, SC focused on the transformation of systems, communities, and organizations across the country, has recently added Melissa Weathers to its team as director…
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The CCC
October 6, 2022
By Tom Poland FDR’s Tree Army If my mother didn’t like something, she’d tell you. If she liked something, you knew that too, and she liked the Civilian Conservation…
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