BASF ECMS welcomes Clemson University’s inaugural STEM Start Program cohort for day of learning
August 6, 2024
Twenty-seven first-generation STEM students and two program sponsors from Clemson University, participating in the innovative STEM Start Program, now have a better understanding of precious metals recycling thanks to BASF…
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McCollum joins Richardson Thomas
August 6, 2024
Dixie McCollum, a magna cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, has joined Richardson Thomas as an associate attorney. She will practice in the firm’s…
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Babcock included in new edition of “Legal Elite”
August 6, 2024
Keith Babcock, a co-founder of Lewis Babcock, is again honored in the just-released 2024 edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” He’s listed in the category of business litigation. Mr.…
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Seven Bluestein Attorneys named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2024 Legal Elite
August 6, 2024
This year, Columbia Business Monthly has named seven Bluestein Attorneys to its “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. That’s two more than in 2023. The list recognizes attorneys in the…
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Bon Secours Weight Loss program achieves reaccreditation
August 6, 2024
Health system meets standards established to deliver safe, quality metabolic & bariatric care Bon Secours announced its Surgical Weight Loss program at the St. Francis Eastside campus has been reaccredited…
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Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood plans for future
August 6, 2024
The neighborhood, located just south of downtown, includes Sirrine Stadium on one side and residential area between Laurens Road and Augusta Street on the other. Guided by a steering committee…
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Town of Hilton Head Island updates on Tropical Storm Debby
August 6, 2024
With heavy winds and rains expected from Tropical Storm Debby, the Town of Hilton Head Island is prepared to respond and continues to advise the public to be ready for…
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State Museum closed Tuesday due to inclement weather
August 6, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Tuesday, August 6th to ensure the safety of our campers, visitors, and staff. We will provide an…
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Colliers | South Carolina brokers bring ±110,000-square-foot Class A industrial facility to full occupancy
August 6, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina industrial brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts facilitated the full occupancy of McQueen Distribution Center at 450 International Circle, a Class A ±110,000-square-foot speculative industrial…
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Governor McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
Order Issued to Prepare for Potential Effects from Tropical Storm Debby Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
August 6, 2024
Go Fig, Little Beeings, Sphere, Strata Platforms, RFIDKNOW, and Tabbi were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Imagine Home Digital, MyUI, MyVoluntier Operations, SafeMedWaste, and Virtual Business 360 received…
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President Biden approves emergency declaration for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
FEMA announced August 5, 2024 that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby beginning…
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“Rosemont to Mount Vernon“ Exhibit Opening and Celebration August 15 at the Laurens County Museum
August 5, 2024
Against all odds and over 165 years ago, Ann Pamela Cunningham of Waterloo, SC, started the association that saved Mount Vernon, home of the first United States President George Washington.…
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The Little River Regiment vs. The Little River Regiment – Civil War in the Revolutionary War
August 5, 2024
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series will confront the hard topic of neighbors fighting neighbors. Tuesday, August 13, at 7:00 PM, historian Durant Ashmore will speak about “Laurens…
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2024-2025 Columbia College Board of Trustees appointments
August 5, 2024
Columbia College announced the appointment of two new members to the Board of Trustees, led by Board Chairman Ben Rex. Melisa (Missy) Underwood Caughman, (CC Class of 1995) is the…
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Compass of Carolina hires Patrick Harrison, Deputy Director
August 5, 2024
Compass of Carolina, a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding individuals through mental health and family violence challenges, is delighted to announce Dr. Patrick Harrison’s appointment as the new Deputy Director.…
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Experienced employment lawyer Janet Rhodes joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
August 5, 2024
Janet Rhodes, a skilled employment lawyer and litigator who’s practiced in Columbia for more than a decade, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Long dedicated to moving employment law forward,…
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Lecture at Richland Library on Aug. 16 to tell of ‘The Unpronounceable Patriot’
August 5, 2024
The longest battle of the American Revolution happened in South Carolina. That was the Siege of Ninety-Six. One Patriot played a large role in that episode: Tadeusz Kosciuszko. Who? You…
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9 at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in new edition of “Legal Elite”
August 5, 2024
Nine attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are included in the 2024 edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual directory of attorneys based on a poll of the…
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Columbia Business Monthly honors Demetri “Jim” K. Koutrakos to 2024 ‘Legal Elite’ list
August 5, 2024
Columbia Business Monthly has named Callison Tighe & Robinson member Jim Koutrakos to its 2024 “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. Mr. Koutrakos was named in the practice area of…
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Columbia Business Monthly names 11 Robinson Gray attorneys to its Legal Elite list
August 5, 2024
Columbia Business Monthly has named 11 Robinson Gray attorneys to its “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2024. The list, based on a vote of active attorneys in the…
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10X Digital awards digital marketing scholarship
August 5, 2024
10X Digital is proud to announce the winner of the 10X digital marketing scholarship for the Fall 2024 semester, Austin Pennington. Austin Pennington, a 19-year-old from Cloverdale, IN, has shown…
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Columbia Museum of Art September 2024 Exhibitions and Events Calendar
August 5, 2024
Columbia Museum of Art September 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art On view through September 8, 2024 From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has…
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The City of Columbia welcomes Gadget Boy to Devine St. with a ribbon cutting ceremony
August 5, 2024
The City of Columbia welcomed in another small business in the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Gadget Boy located at 2822 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205. Mayor Daniel…
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Cason Development Group adds new Development Associate
August 5, 2024
Cason Development Group has added Holly Buxton as a Development Associate. Buxton recently completed her Master’s in Real Estate Development from Clemson University. As a Development Associate, Buxton will play…
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Richland One staff spotlight: District’s new ombudsman serves as an advocate for all students
August 5, 2024
A graduate of Eau Claire High School and a former teacher and school administrator in the district, Basil Harris has returned to Richland One to serve as the ombudsman. It’s…
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Samsung donates $10,000 to Newberry School District for back-to-school classroom supplies
August 5, 2024
Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA) continues its partnership with the Newberry County School District by donating $10,000 to help fulfill teachers’ back-to-school wish lists. Samsung’s donation will help teachers…
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Richland One announces 2023-2024 Coaches of the Year
August 5, 2024
Richland One has announced the Middle School and High School Coaches of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year. The announcement was made during the district’s Coaches Convocation on August…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Court Temporarily Blocks Title IX Change from Taking Effect in Four States
August 5, 2024South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has granted South Carolina’s request for an administrative injunction, which means the Title…
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Angela Norris named assistant principal at Fulmer Middle School
August 5, 2024
At its August 1, 2024, meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Angela Norris as assistant principal at Fulmer Middle School. Norris is a familiar face at the…
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All nine Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District water treatment facilities recognized for outstanding compliance
August 5, 2024
The Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District (SSSD) is celebrating another year as the recipient of nine National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Peak Performance Awards for its wastewater treatment facilities.…
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Ryan Van Omen named assistant principal at Brookland-Cayce High School
August 5, 2024
A familiar face at Brookland-Cayce High School has been named a new administrator there. Ryan Van Omen has been named an assistant principal at Brookland-Cayce High School. His hiring was…
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Tapestry Celebrates 38 Years of Fashion and Friendship
August 5, 2024
Tapestry, the beloved local boutique in Clinton, marked a milestone this past weekend as it celebrated 38 years of bringing fashion and friendship to the community. The anniversary party, which…
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COMET to host community meet and greet events with CEO, Maurice Pearl
August 5, 2024
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) will host a series of community meetings with their new Executive Director/CEO, Maurice Pearl in partnership with the Richland Library during the…
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4.13 acres sold in North Charleston
August 5, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Seller, Clear Springs Townhomes, LLC, in the sale of 4.13 acres at 7610 Dorchester Road…
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O’Dell Corporation Honored as Business Partner of the Year by Ware Shoals School District 51 for Outstanding Community Support
August 5, 2024
O’Dell Corporation is thrilled to announce its recognition as the Business Partner of the Year by Ware Shoals School District 51. This honor underscores O’Dell’s commitment to investing in the lives of students…
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Laurens County Students Invited to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Revolutionary War Poster Competition
August 5, 2024
The Laurens County Revolutionary War 250th Committee (LC250), in partnership with The South Carolina Revolutionary War 250th Commission (SC250), and The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC), is excited to…
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Join the Fountain Inn Police Department for National Night Out on August 6th
August 5, 2024
The Fountain Inn Police Department is gearing up to host its annual National Night Out on August 6th, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM on Depot Street in Fountain…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces State’s Price Gouging Law in Effect
August 5, 2024South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Sunday that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency. “With the…
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August Yard and Garden Tips
August 5, 2024
By Laurens Office of Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service Watch out for: Lawns • Lawn diseases – continue watching for problems with brown patch and dollar spot in warm season…
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Fountain Inn Hosts Community Workshops on Zoning Code Update
August 5, 2024
The City of Fountain Inn is hosting two community workshops to discuss updates to its Zoning and Land Development Regulations. These workshops will take place at the Fountain Inn Activities…
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Barrett Moody ’25 Brings Service Entrepreneurship Learning to Life with City Mural Installation
August 5, 2024
When Barrett Moody ‘25 chose to attend Presbyterian College, she could sense that there was something beyond a college degree waiting for her.Now a rising senior, that ‘something’ has come…
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Governor McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
August 4, 2024
Order Issued to Prepare for Potential Effects from Tropical Storm Debby Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects…
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The Pasture Adjusts Operating Hours to Better Serve Customers
August 4, 2024
The Pasture, a popular dining establishment in downtown Clinton, has announced new operating hours effective immediately. The new hours are as follows: Sunday: 11am – 3pm Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11am – 3pm Wednesday: 11am…
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Fountain Inn wins MASC Municipal Achievement Award
August 4, 2024
The City of Fountain Inn has received a Municipal Achievement Award for the renovated Sanctified Hill Park. The city won in the 10,001 – 20,000 population category. Forty cities and towns…
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Kopis named Top 100 value-added reseller nationally
August 2, 2024
The technology firm was recognized by Accounting Today and Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs for its operational efficiency solutions Kopis, a leading technology firm focused on providing high-impact software, app development, Enterprise…
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S.C. Commerce selects first executive director of the SC NEXUS Tech Hub
August 2, 2024
Accomplished Economic Developer Cristina Paredes to head state’s effort to become a leader in advanced energy The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced Cristina Paredes will serve as the…
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South Carolinians with disabilities are able to save through Palmetto ABLE®
August 2, 2024
Imagine the challenge of navigating life without savings or investments. Not long ago, this was a reality for millions of Americans living with disabilities. If they saved more than $2,000,…
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City of Cayce announces line-up for the 2024 Cayce Fall Fest
August 2, 2024
The City of Cayce is excited to announce the live music line-up for the 2024 Cayce Fall Fest! The popular live music festival will return to Cayce on October 5, from 12 pm –…
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1st Choice AC cuts ribbon on new Clements Ferry location
August 2, 2024
1st Choice AC, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, a leading provider of home comfort solutions, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 488 Jessen Lane, Ste…
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