Greenville Technical College remembers Melvin Younts with great gratitude
September 1, 2022Greenville Technical College (GTC) mourns the loss of significant donor Melvin Younts, who, with his late wife Dollie, funded two entrances to the college’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) in…
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Rhett Baker joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
September 1, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Rhett Baker as a residential agent to its Greenville office. Rhett has lived in the Upstate his entire life and loves the small town feel…
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Ranger Aerospace celebrates 25th anniversary
September 1, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Ranger Aerospace, a private equity consolidator and management holding company specializing in aerospace operations and aviation services deals since 1997, marks its twenty-fifth anniversary since inception this year. During…
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Men’s Basketball Releases 2022-23 Schedule
September 1, 2022
The Presbyterian College Blue Hose men’s basketball program and head coach Quinton Ferrell announced their 2022-23 schedule which is highlighted by 14 games in the Templeton Center. “We have put…
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Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Five Sports Legends
September 1, 2022
Five individuals who made an impact on the field or on the court were inducted into the Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in the Magnolia Room…
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Generating the Buzz in Laurens County for Two Years
August 31, 2022
You’ve heard the proverb; necessity is the mother of invention. On September 1, 2020, the Laurens County Buzz was launched to fill a need in Laurens County. Today the Buzz…
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Southern Twist & Trade Opens in New Location on Laurens Public Square
August 31, 2022
Southern Trade Outfitters and Southern Twist have combined to create a larger and more comprehensive shopping experience on the Square in Laurens. Relocating to 109 W. Public Square, Southern Twist…
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Rankin Insurance Services, LLC – Serving Laurens County & Upstate
August 31, 2022
Luke Rankin, Laurens County Councilman and community leader, has formed his own insurance business – Rankin Insurance Services, LLC. Having served in the financial industry for over five years, Rankin…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 3
August 31, 2022
Last week marked the second week of high school football. Clinton Red Devils beat the Laurens Raiders in the County Championship game and Laurens Academy lost to the Richard Winn…
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Clemson Extension says ‘Let’s talk about the S.C. Cottage Food Law’
August 31, 2022
Revisions have been made to South Carolina’s Cottage Food Law and the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service wants to help residents who produce and sell foods from their homes learn how…
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BIGGER THAN EVER: Lander University Begins 2022-23 Academic Year with Largest-Ever Enrollment
August 31, 2022
More students now call Lander University home than at any other time in the institution’s 150-year history. Following the first week of the fall semester, Lander’s total enrollment was at…
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Laurens Police Department Partners with Greg’s Groceries to Help Those in Need
August 31, 2022
Caring for our community has always been and remains a top priority for the Laurens Police Department and to that end, they have partnered with Serve & Connect to ensure…
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SCDOT launches public information meeting for I-95 widening project
August 31, 2022
SCDOT Requests Input on Proposed Improvements The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will launch a virtual public information meeting for the I-95 Widening: Savannah River to US 278 project…
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When Mobility Matters Friends and Colleagues Step Up
August 31, 2022
Marcia Butler is a classroom teacher at Young World Day Care in Clinton. She works with the 2-year-olds in the morning and the afterschool kids in the afternoon. Working with…
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Richland Two awarded for outstanding financial reporting
August 31, 2022
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is awarding Richland School District Two the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina retail shops return to business as usual
August 31, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina retail activity has returned to, or in many markets is better than, pre-pandemic levels.…
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NAI Earle Furman promotes Robbie Smith and Brett Simmons
August 31, 2022
NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm in the Carolinas, announced the promotion of Robbie Smith as the new Property Management Controller and Brett Simmons as the…
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South Carolina doubles down on big recognition for Charleston company and its CEO
August 31, 2022
Floyd Lee Locums named a Grand Prize Winner of “Best Places to Work in South Carolina,” while CEO receives “Women in Business Award” Today, South Carolina-based company, Floyd Lee Locums—a…
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Today is the day to love those around us
August 31, 2022
By Jeff Becraft Today is a day we have never seen… and we will never see it again. I have written before about Rev. Joe… back in May when…
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SCDOT receives $190 million in additional federal road funds
August 31, 2022
State Policymakers and Strong Pipeline of Projects Position S.C. for More Funding The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) recently received notice that it will receive access to an additional…
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Botanical Beauty—For Women Only
August 31, 2022
By Tom Poland What’s behind a name? Lots most of the time. Sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes it’s a mystery, but often it’s botanical. I’ve not met a woman named…
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Self Regional HealthCare affiliates with MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
August 31, 2022
Self Regional HealthCare and the MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Network based in Charleston, South Carolina, have signed an affiliation agreement with the goal of optimizing the high-quality local care already…
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Bosch expanding operations in Anderson County
August 31, 2022
$200 million investment will create 350 new jobs Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s $200 million…
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Attainable housing plans unveiled for the BullStreet District
August 31, 2022Connelly Development Announces Midtown at BullStreet The new Midtown at BullStreet community, which will feature 90 attainable rental apartment units with accompanying amenities, will soon begin construction in the BullStreet…
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Bells Across America event Sept. 17 launches Constitution Week observance
August 31, 2022
Bells will ring throughout the United States, including Greenwood, on Saturday, Sept. 17, to commemorate the 235th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. The Mount Ariel…
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Colliers Report: Student housing demand maintains high occupancy rate
August 31, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Student Housing Market Highlights Over the past two years, South Carolina’s student housing market has added 5,203 beds. Demand…
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Tindall Corporation expands T-SLAB® system production to service the Mid Atlantic U.S.
August 31, 2022
Tindall Corporation announced the opening of a dedicated production line at their Virginia manufacturing plant for the patented precast concrete floor slab system, Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB®). T-SLAB…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in AICG
August 31, 2022
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in AICG. The $250,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling as a leader in machine learning, data integration, and…
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SCDOT wins regional transportation award for bridge project in Beaufort County
August 31, 2022The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won a regional transportation award for innovative technology used in the US 21 over Harbor River Bridge Replacement Project in Beaufort County. “We…
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Charleston Restaurant Week 2022 begins on September 8
August 30, 2022
The next installment of Charleston Restaurant Week kicks off on Thursday, September 8, and runs through Sunday, September 18. The popular event offers patrons the opportunity to explore and enjoy…
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PTC Graduate from Laurens Receives County Academic Award
August 30, 2022
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent summer commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Robert Peterson, a Mechatronics Technology major, was the honoree for Laurens…
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Postpartum Support Charleston organizes annual Climb Out of the Darkness event on Sept. 25
August 30, 2022
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Climb Out of the Darkness program, the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders. Postpartum Support International…
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The 2022 South Carolina State Budget Review
August 30, 2022
The South Carolina State Budget Review is an initiative of the South Carolina Bar. It is co-authored by Representative Micah Caskey (left) and House Minority Leader, Todd Rutherford (right). …
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New NCAA Division I Collegiate golf tournament shines spotlight on Spartanburg
August 30, 2022
The Carolina Cup provides an exclusive experience to university golfers and corporate sponsors Welcoming 15 universities stretching up and down the entirety of the East Coast and to the Midwest…
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2022 Fall foreign language classes at Upstate International, register now
August 30, 2022
Language classes are open for registration at Upstate International. We are offering this semester Russian, English, French, Danish, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Vietnamese. This is an opportunity to enhance your…
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Hassell elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
August 30, 2022
Fleetwood S. Hassell, president and chief executive officer of The Bank of South Carolina Corporation and its subsidiary Bank of South Carolina has been elected chairman of The South Carolina…
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SC Bar recognizes Kieley Sutton for Raising the Bar
August 30, 2022
The SC Bar recognizes Kieley Sutton for her efforts as co-founder of the Rainy Day Fund, a nonprofit based in Columbia serving citizens who are involved in the legal-system and…
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S.C. Arts Commission doubles grantmaking record with $11.9 million investment
August 30, 2022
FY22 grants for arts and arts learning impacted 43 counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that it more than doubled its previous grant-making record by investing $11.9 million…
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Nine black leading or black serving S.C. nonprofits chosen to participate in pilot cohort program
August 30, 2022Duke Energy and Together SC have Joined Forces to Invest in Community-Focused Nonprofits In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, Duke Energy and Together SC announce the selection of nine nonprofit…
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PC breaks ground on $8.2 million athletic facilities project
August 30, 2022
For many Blue Hose, Saturday’s groundbreaking ceremony to kick off $8.2 million in athletic facilities improvements was an event that was years, if not decades, in the making. As Presbyterian…
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Infinity Marketing promotes five team members
August 30, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to promote several team members: Steve Laiewski, Graphic Design Lead; Landon Senn, Video Production Strategist; Josh Tankersley,…
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SCDOT Office of Public Transit to host Technical Outreach Session
August 30, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Office of Public Transit is hosting a technical assistance outreach session for private nonprofit organizations who serve senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.…
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Rare standalone building on S. Main Street for lease with incredible renovation opportunity
August 30, 2022
Sealed bids due October 10, 2022 659 S. Main Street is a ±4,000-square-foot standalone building on a rare ±0.5 acres situated in the heart of Downtown Greenville’s West End Historic…
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Hotel Hartness announces Carly May as Director of Catering
August 30, 2022
Hotel Hartness announces the appointment of Carly May as Director of Catering, where she will spearhead the sales and operations for the hotel’s catering events. This includes managing onsite events…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces election of two new members to Board of Trustees
August 30, 2022Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the Board of Trustees. Joining the board are J. Matthew Brittain and…
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Countybank Foundation supports Boys and Girls Club of the Lakelands region
August 30, 2022
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently donated $1,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lakelands Region. The donation will go toward operations for the new 12,000-square-foot Josh Norman STARZ24…
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Charleston Metro Chamber receives grant from TRUIST to support housing attainability
August 29, 2022
Housing attainability continues to be a critical concern for our region’s business community, especially given the current struggle to find and retain talent is only heightened by the rising cost…
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Reese named Interim Principal at Early College High School
August 29, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Barrett Reese as the Interim Principal at Early College High School. Reese began his career as a Social Studies teacher at…
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Veteran leader Vanessa Denney to lead CCSD Communications Division
August 29, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) proudly announces Vanessa Denney as Interim Executive Director of the Division of Communications. A veteran of Charleston County School District, Denney has served CCSD for…
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Berkeley County awards construction contract for Hanahan Intersection Project
August 29, 2022
Realignment of Foster Creek Road at Tanner Ford Boulevard At its meeting on Monday, August 22, 2022, Berkeley County Council awarded the contract for the intersection realignment project of Foster…
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