Greenidge Generation establishing operations in Spartanburg County
January 25, 2022
$264 million investment will create 40 new jobs Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (Greenidge Generation), a vertically integrated cryptocurrency mining and power generation company committed to 100% carbon-neutral datacenter operations, today announced…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – January 25
January 25, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 25. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Join us Tuesday, January 25, for a virtual meeting on road improvements along College/Buncombe Street
January 24, 2022
The City of Greenville is hosting a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, January 25 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a road improvement project for the section of College/Buncombe Street between North Main Street…
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EMUS establishes first foreign office in Greenville
January 24, 2022
Battery management systems provider launches sales & customer support center for US market EMUS, a high-tech manufacturing company that produces battery management systems for Lithium-ion battery packs, has established a…
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Johnson Development Associates to activate 75,000+ sq. ft. office space in Downtown Spartanburg
January 24, 2022
Johnson Development Associates, Inc. (JDA), part of The Johnson Group, has purchased 135 N. Church St. from Purpose Financial to increase office inventory in Downtown Spartanburg. JDA will repurpose the…
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Bon Secours St. Francis health system tightens visitor restrictions
January 24, 2022
Changes Take Effect Tuesday, January 25 Bon Secours is revising its visitation restrictions following the rise in COVID-19 cases to ensure the safety of its patients, visitors, and health care…
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CCSD’s “Reading Around the Bases” partnership with Charleston RiverDogs slides into sixth year
January 24, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the Charleston RiverDogs, the Lowcountry’s professional baseball team (and Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) are excited to start the sixth year of…
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3rd annual CofC Day is coming
January 24, 2022
From midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, during its third annual CofC Day, the College of Charleston will celebrate the 252nd anniversary of its founding. Given the continuing…
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Multi-million dollar gift establishes Hans A. Nielsen College of Business at CSU
January 24, 2022
Charleston Southern University’s Board of Trustees approved the naming of its business school after receiving a $2 million dollar commitment from the Nielsen family. The gift, from alumnus Roger Nielsen and his wife, Joyce, and their children, Brian and Kristen, is in honor…
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The Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art is currently accepting entries for its 2022 Poster Design Competition
January 24, 2022
The Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art is currently accepting entries for its poster design competition. The selected image will be used in promotional materials, including a poster and tee shirts…
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Charleston Jazz is premiering a brand-new music group – Momentum!
January 24, 2022
Momentum is a brand-new music group, presented by Charleston Jazz, with some of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry with the first performance on March 11, 2022 at Forte Jazz…
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South Carolina Ports welcomes its first shipment of chassis 2023
January 24, 2022
SMART Chassis Pool Opens Spring South Carolina Ports received its first shipment of chassis today, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing development of the SC Ports-owned and operated SMART…
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John A. Martin Primary Heath Care Center joins Prisma Health to increase offerings to patients
January 24, 2022
The John A. Martin Primary Health Care Center will join Prisma Health, beginning Monday, January 24, and will be known as Prisma Health Family Medicine – Winnsboro. Patients in the…
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The Pitchforks of Duke University return to the Arts Center of Kershaw County
January 24, 2022
The Arts Center of Kershaw County announces the return of the popular all-male a cappella group, The Pitchforks of Duke University, to the Wood Auditorium stage on Friday, February 4…
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Tax season opens today
January 24, 2022
Filing online and choosing direct deposit is safe, fast, and accurate The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns today, January 24, 2022. The…
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The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
January 24, 2022As coronavirus cases rise, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering SC DHEC to host FREE COVID-19…
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Mentoring service empowers Richland One students to win at life
January 24, 2022
It was his rearing as the son of pastors who attended to the needs of others in various ways which began Kelly Simmons, III’s narrative of servant leadership. An essay…
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Urban Land Institute South Carolina to hold Carolinas Meeting in Columbia
January 24, 2022
ULI South Carolina announced that the 2022 Carolinas Meeting will be held in Columbia, South Carolina, February 24 – 25 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Co-hosted by ULI Charlotte,…
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SC Women in Leadership announces public launch of MatchBoard.tech
January 24, 2022
Web-based App Improves Accessibility to Appointed Public Boards and Commissions In a press conference on Monday, South Carolina Women in Leadership announces the public launch of MatchBoard, a new statewide…
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S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation announces grant awards
January 24, 2022
10 organizations across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce Office of Innovation today announced its 2022 Relentless Challenge grant recipients, totaling…
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Mentoring service empowers Richland One students to win at life
January 24, 2022
It was his rearing as the son of pastors who attended to the needs of others in various ways which began Kelly Simmons, III’s narrative of servant leadership. An essay…
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The Strudel Shop to host grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony
January 24, 2022The City of Columbia announced that The Strudel Shop will open in the Main Street District with a Grand Opening Ceremony to be held on Thursday, January 27 at 12…
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Richardson Thomas gives $100,000 to Burn Foundation in Augusta
January 24, 2022Richardson Thomas, which has represented many burn victims treated by the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, has made a gift of $100,000 to the foundation that supports patients…
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John Maxwell Leadership Forum returns to CIU
January 24, 2022
Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on March 22 for his fifth Leadership Forum in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place from…
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Santee Cooper approves $500,000 EV grant program
January 24, 2022
Seeks community projects that advance EV adoption Santee Cooper will offer grants designed to help transform the Grand Strand and other parts of the utility’s service territory into electric vehicle-friendly…
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Columbia Animal Services to hold adoption special in February 7 thru 14
January 24, 2022
This Valentine’s Day, you can celebrate by bringing home a furry friend from Columbia Animal Services! From February 7-14, Columbia Animal Services is holding an adoption special! All pet adoptions…
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Former state senator to deliver annual Black History Month address
January 24, 2022
Former S.C. Senator Floyd Nicholson of Greenwood will deliver the 2022 Booker T. Ingram Jr. Convocation and Lecture as Presbyterian College kicks off its celebration of Black History Month. Nicholson,…
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Application windows for CCSD’s Early Head Start/Head Start and Pre-K/Child Development programs
January 24, 2022
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Pre-K application process opens Tuesday, January 25, 2022, for the 2022-2023 school year. The full-day Pre-Kindergarten/Child Development programs are for children who will be four…
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Upstate Warrior Solution announces two new Board Members
January 24, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) welcomes local business owner, Michael Fee, and US Marine Corps veteran, Greg Hall, to its Board of Directors. This brings UWS’ Board of Directors to a…
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BJU to host 50th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament
January 24, 2022Bob Jones University will host 16 high school teams from around the country to compete in the 50th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament Jan. 25-28 in the Davis Field House. The…
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Axe Craft Depot Coming to Clinton
January 23, 2022
The art of axe throwing began to gain popularity in 2006 as a backyard sport and expanded into something much bigger including competitive league play. So just what is ax…
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Public Invited to Lander Faculty Exhibit
January 23, 2022
The public is invited to visit the Lander Art Gallery, in the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center, to see the Faculty Exhibit. The exhibit, which includes steel sculptures, ceramic sculptures,…
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Lander University announces Fall 2021 graduates
January 23, 2022
Lander University conferred bachelor and master degrees upon 198 students during the University’s 164th commencement ceremony on December 15, 2021. Dr. Jonathan Bassett, a psychology professor and chair of Lander’s…
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Laurens County 4-H to Host the South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant
January 23, 2022
The Laurens County 4-H Program will host the South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant on Saturday, February 5th at Clinton High School. The South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant is not just…
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Second Snow in a Week Blankets Area in Light Snow
January 23, 2022
Laurens County doesn’t get snow very often. Snow twice in a week’s time is even more unusual. Friday night’s snow event was light and less damaging than the ice and…
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Halls Signature Events offers To-Go meals for Valentine’s Day
January 22, 2022
Halls Signature Events is offering special to-go meal packages for Valentine’s Day, taking all the stress of planning and cooking off of your to-do list. “Order today and our team…
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Here’s How to Get Your FREE At-home COVID-19 Tests
January 22, 2022
You can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually…
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The Red Velvet Cake War
January 22, 2022
Mix three cups of family drama, two tablespoons of zaniness, a pinch of summer heat & what do you get? The Red Velvet Cake War at Town Theatre! Any way…
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Experience Columbia SC debuts 2022 ambassadors
January 21, 2022
Experience Columbia SC announced the new group of ambassadors for 2022 yesterday in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication. The Columbia SC ambassador program,…
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Timberlake Marina for sale – 286 Timberlake Drive, Chapin, SC 29036
January 21, 2022Timberlake Marina is a 199 slip marina situated on beautiful Lake Murray in Chapin, South Carolina. Chapin is known to be the “Capital of Lake Murray”. Timberlake Marina underwent extensive…
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Tom Bates appointed President of Stokes-Farnham Insurance Agency, returns to home town of Travelers Rest
January 21, 2022
Insurance industry veteran Tom Bates has been appointed President of the independent Stokes-Farnham Insurance Agency, returning to his birthplace of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Beginning with Atlanta-based Crawford and Company…
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Ogletree Deakins promotes new leadership in Greenville
January 20, 2022
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, today announces Ashley Cuttino has been named office managing shareholder for the firm’s Greenville office. With Ashley’s…
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Governor McMaster delivers the 2022 State of the State address
January 20, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster delivered his fifth State of the State address to state senators and representatives at the Statehouse on Wednesday, January 19th. Here is his speech in its entirety…
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Remembering Smokehouses
January 20, 2022
By Tom Poland I wrote about old hand-dug wells not long ago. Many old wells had a companion nearby, smokehouses. I’ve written about these farm icons before, but a…
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Home Works to host first annual Hammer Classic Sporting Clays Fundraiser
January 20, 2022
Thursday April 21, South Carolina nonprofit Home Works will host its First Annual Hammer Classic, a sporting clays fundraiser benefiting their mission of compassionate construction. DETAILS: Thursday April 21, 2022…
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Becky Laffitte named to National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 20, 2022
Becky Laffitte, a member of Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte law firm, has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). Formed in 2008, the NADN is a…
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Turner Padget grows Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy practice in Columbia
January 20, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of John Kelchner, of counsel, to the Litigation practice group in Columbia. Kelchner will support the Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy team when clients are faced…
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SC Office of Rural Health CEO Graham Adams wins Order of the Palmetto
January 20, 2022
Graham Adams, PhD, chief executive officer for the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto. The Order of the Palmetto is South…
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Buis Honored for Staff Excellence at Piedmont Tech
January 20, 2022
Trish Buis, training coordinator in the Economic Development and Continuing Education Division at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), recently was honored with the college’s Staff Excellence Award. “She does not work…
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Richland County Bar announces leadership for 2022
January 20, 2022
The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2022 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2021 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county bars in…
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