City of Columbia to host career fair April 26
April 20, 2022
WHO: City of Columbia Departments WHAT: The City of Columbia will be hosting a career fair to promote openings within various departments. On the spot interviews will be held during the career…
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Sagebrook Home establishing operations in Berkeley County
April 20, 2022
$80 million investment creating 117 new jobs Sagebrook Home, a global home décor brand, today announced plans to establish operations in Berkeley County. The company’s $80 million investment will create…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces State receives $86.5 million in tobacco settlement funds
April 20, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the State secured $86,543,749.93 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s…
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SBA approves Gov. Henry McMaster’s request for disaster assistance
April 20, 2022
Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, and Orangeburg Counties Included in Disaster Declaration Following Severe Storms and Tornadoes on April 5-6 Following Governor Henry McMaster’s April 15 request, the U.S. Small Business…
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Parish House CDC to host charrette for Newtown Community Revitalization
April 20, 2022
Parish House Community Development Corporation will start gathering public input for the transformative revitalization of the historic Newtown Community with a kickoff meeting on April 26 followed by three days…
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Carolina Handling is a Raymond Dealer of Distinction for 31st consecutive year
April 20, 2022
For the 31st consecutive year, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction by The Raymond Corporation, an annual award recognizing the material handling products manufacturer’s top performers. The…
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Symrise Pet Food expanding operations in Greenwood County
April 20, 2022
$65.5 million investment will create 65 new jobs Symrise Pet Food, a global leader in the pet food industry, announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County by building a…
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Spirit begins nonstop flights to Manchester, NH from the Myrtle Beach International Airport
April 20, 2022
The Myrtle Beach International Airport excitedly welcomes its newest destination – Manchester, New Hampshire. Announced in 2021, passengers can now look forward to “More Go” on Spirit Airlines with new…
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Government charge cards require stringent oversight
April 20, 2022
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller Government procurement cards, known as p-cards, are intended to streamline routine purchases such as for office supplies and small dollar items. Functioning like credit cards…
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Joseph Berry shares prosecutorial experience at animal cruelty training conference
April 20, 2022
Joseph Berry, an attorney with Lewis Babcock law firm, shared advice on enforcing laws against perpetrators of animal cruelty with statewide law enforcement and animal control officers at a two-day…
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Mimi Jones jazzes up More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series
April 19, 2022
Close out Jazz Appreciation Month in style at the Columbia Museum of Art The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series with Mimi Jones, the…
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College of Charleston International Studies Professor Examines Conflict in Ukraine
April 19, 2022
Max Kovalov, director of the John Edwin Mroz Global Leadership Institute and an international studies professor at the College of Charleston, is closely studying the war in Ukraine. Kovalov’s interest in the conflict isn’t…
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Lowcountry Food Bank, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America launch Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign to combat hunger in the Lowcountry
April 19, 2022
Walmart and Sam’s Club Continue Their Commitment to Address Food Insecurity in the Lowcountry through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign You Can Help. The most recent Fight Hunger. Spark…
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Society of CIC honors Rudy Painter for 35 years of dedicated leadership
April 19, 2022
Rudy Painter, CIC, Division Executive for Countybanc Insurance was recently recognized for professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. Painter was awarded a certificate of…
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SC Military Community Hiring Fair – May 10-11
April 19, 2022
SC Military Community Hiring Fair Virtual and In-Person May 10-11 SC Future Makers, SC Department of Veterans Affairs, SC Department of Commerce, and other statewide partners will host a SC…
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Senior Krista Just, first Furman woman to receive commission as Army infantry officer
April 19, 2022
Furman University Army ROTC cadets wake at zero dark thirty for hour-long physical fitness drills three times a week. They take a three-hour, hands-on tactical lab once a week, march…
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BASF sponsors Clemson Be A T.I.G.E.R. Field Day, science experiments for kids
April 19, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca sponsored and participated in Clemson University’s “Be A T.I.G.E.R. Field Day” on April 9, a free youth event created and organized by Clemson student-athletes. This annual…
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Veteran to tell the story of the Mobile Riverine Force in Vietnam
April 19, 2022
Tillman Abell, an ROTC-trained Army officer from Wofford College, took command of a platoon with the 9th Infantry Division in the Mekong Delta on March 28, 1968, when the Tet…
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns spot in Newsweek’s six best orthopaedic ambulatory surgery centers in the United States
April 19, 2022
The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery has again been recognized as one of the best ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the nation by Newsweek. Working with data research…
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County Council to Review ARPA Grant Applications in Scheduled Meeting
April 18, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet on Tuesday, April 19th for the purpose of reviewing the ARPA application grants. As reported by the Buzz last week, the county will receive $13.1…
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PC Jazz Band Debut Concert Scheduled for April 26th
April 18, 2022
On Tuesday, April 26th, PC Jazz Band will take the stage for the very first time in Belk Auditorium. This is the first public performance of the PC Jazz Band, a music…
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Federal Court strikes down public transportation mask mandate
April 18, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a federal district court in Florida has vacated the mask mandate in place on airplanes and other modes of public transportation. South Carolina…
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Author and Poet Janisse Ray Visits Lander University
April 18, 2022
While admitting that front-end research is an important part of the writing process, author and poet Janisse Ray insists that statistics alone aren’t what change a reader’s mind. Ray, who…
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Dame Cooking Demo: The Story of Rice in the Lowcountry
April 18, 2022
Dame Cooking Demo: The Story of Rice in the Lowcountry -Monday, April 25 WHO: The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders…
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Schoen and Martin named to Forbes’ list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
April 18, 2022
Craigen Schoen, CFP®, and Trey Martin, CRPS®, AIF®, WMS, were among the Raymond James-affiliated advisors named to the Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. The list, which recognizes advisors from…
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Local food vendors bring cultural and traditional cuisine to Cayce’s Soiree on State
April 18, 2022
The City of Cayce is thrilled to announce the food vendors for the return of their premiere Springtime event, the Soiree on State; held on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The…
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Russell Anderson joins Lake Homes Realty
April 18, 2022
South Carolina-based agent Russell Anderson has moved his real estate license to Lake Homes Realty – the nation’s largest lake-focused real estate company. With the brokerage, Anderson will specialize in…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $71 million for South Carolina transit projects
April 18, 2022
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina will receive $71,283,892 from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to support transit projects across the state. This investment will…
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MUSC first academic medical center to perform ‘game-changing’ new heart procedure
April 18, 2022
Minimally invasive ‘Barostim’ device could improve quality of life for heart failure patients Two doctors at MUSC Health are the first at an academic medical center and only the second…
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‘Sweetgrass Baskets of Peace’ unveiled at Charleston International Airport Thursday
April 18, 2022
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Explore Charleston CEO and Charleston County Aviation Authority Chair Helen Hill, Bloomberg Philanthropies Women’s Economic Development Initiative leader Verna Eggleston, “Called to Forgive” author Rev. Anthony Thompson and…
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City of Charleston to host Job Fair April 20th at Charleston Gaillard Center
April 18, 2022
The City of Charleston is hosting a Job Fair on April 20, 2022 at the Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., from 12 to 4 p.m. Over 20 booths will have…
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Study of data from NASA, ESA and Russian space agency explores effects of extended spaceflight on brain
April 18, 2022
Researchers point to noteworthy difference in American astronauts’ brains Scientists from the U.S., Europe and Russia are part of a team releasing the results of a large collaborative study involving the…
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CSU makes Giving Day history with more than $1 million raised
April 18, 2022
History was made on Wednesday for Charleston Southern University when the college raised more than $1 million in 24 hours during its annual Giving Day. Gifts from over 400 alumni,…
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Grant launches rural dental training program
April 18, 2022
The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) will launch a two-year rural dentistry fellowship with a grant from the BlueCross® BlueShield®…
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Kelley Engineering expanding operations in Anderson County
April 18, 2022
$6 million investment to create 80 new jobs Kelley Engineering, a premier designer and manufacturer of custom automation equipment, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s…
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USC Upstate celebrates investiture of Bennie L. Harris, Ph.D., as fifth Chancellor
April 18, 2022
Harris brings transformational leadership to elevate USC’s campus in Spartanburg, inspiring young people to change the world University of South Carolina Upstate hosted an historic investiture ceremony on Friday morning…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names march Circle of Excellence recipients
April 18, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from March through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to agents within the company’s…
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Marci Masitto joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 18, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Marci Masitto to its Greenville office as residential agent. Having lived in the Upstate for nearly 30 years, Marci has seen first-hand the immense growth…
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CBRE Columbia welcomes Tim Lovett to the Office Brokerage Team
April 18, 2022
CBRE announced that Tim Lovett has joined the Columbia Office Team. Tim will work alongside Martin Moore, Aaron Dupree, and Marie Dieckmann, specializing in office leasing and investment sales. “We…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful Earth Day clean-up in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood
April 18, 2022
On Saturday, April 23rd, the City of Columbia joins Keep the Midlands Beautiful for their Earth Day/Spotless Service Saturday clean-up in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood. The City of Columbia…
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As weather warms, DHEC cautions citizens on potential dangers of algal blooms
April 18, 2022
As swimmers and boaters begin to enjoy the warmer weather on South Carolina’s lakes and rivers, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) cautions citizens to be aware…
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City Council Meeting
April 18, 2022On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, the City of Columbia will hold a City Council meeting at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201. View the City…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas announces sale of Woodley’s Garden Centers
April 18, 2022
Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sale of Woodley’s Garden Center, with locations in Irmo and Northeast Columbia, to B.B. Barns, Inc, based in Asheville, North Carolina. The company’s former owners,…
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Chappell, Smith and Arden raises the bar with their work with Homeward Bound Pet Rescue
April 18, 2022
The South Carolina Bar is recognizing Chappell, Smith and Arden law firm, for #RaisingtheBar by working to raise funds and awareness for the Homeward Bound Pet Rescue. The firm will…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Leslye Park as Associate Agent
April 18, 2022
The ART of Real Estate announces that Leslye Park has joined their Greenville Studio as an Associate Agent. Before entering the world of real estate, Park was a teacher where…
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Chernoff Newman hires five new associates
April 18, 2022
Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, has hired a group of new team members as it prepares for unprecedented growth throughout 2022. The…
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The Riviera announces upcoming concert with Ann Wilson
April 18, 2022
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming concert with Ann Wilson on Friday, June 10th. As one of the premier hard rock vocalists, Wilson…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $48 million Commander Naval Air Forces contract
April 18, 2022
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $48 million IDIQ-MAC contract by Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF), to support engineering, technical, and maintenance services on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.…
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South Carolina to Host First Statewide Family Code Night
April 18, 2022
The event will include fun, at-home learning for all families with K-5 children, with video welcome from Governor Henry McMaster and State Superintendent Molly Spearman All South Carolina families with…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Convention of the States Bill into Law, Issues Signing Statement
April 17, 2022
On Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster signed into law H. 3205, Convention of the States, and issued a signing statement. “Efforts to rein in federal spending and reduce the national debt have repeatedly met…
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