Pop’s BBQ and Country Cooking Now Open for Your Dining Pleasure!
May 29, 2024Just two weeks after announcing the launch of his new restaurant, owners Marcus and Fran Cheeks proudly opened the doors of Pop’s BBQ and Country Cooking to a strong crowd…
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Expandable, LLC selects Greenville County to establish first North American operation
May 29, 2024$3 million investment will create 10 new jobs Expandable, LLC (Expandable), a supplier of expandable, movable spaces, announced it selects Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation.…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio to participate in inaugural South Carolina Interagency Drone Users Symposium
May 29, 2024South Carolina Interagency Drone Users Consortium hosts its first annual statewide symposium in Columbia South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is excited to announce its participation in the inaugural…
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SMC to launch online General Studies Degree benefitting returning adult learners
May 29, 2024Partnership with OneSpartanburg’s Re:Degree Initiative is Focused on Increasing College Completion Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) is launching a new online bachelor’s degree that provides a clear path to a degree…
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Berkeley County receives funding from national opioid settlement
May 29, 2024Grants available to help combat the opioid epidemic Berkeley County has received an installment of $1,244,050.95 as part of a $26 billion national opioid settlement. The County plans to distribute…
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Expandable, LLC selects Greenville County to establish first North American operation
May 29, 2024$3 million investment will create 10 new jobs Expandable, LLC (Expandable) selects Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation. The company’s $3 million investment will create 10…
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Meet the winners of The We 360° Business Pitch Competition
May 29, 2024WE 360° | Empowering women of color entrepreneurs by providing them with comprehensive support to overcome barriers in business. Through our program, we equip these visionary leaders with the necessary tools…
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Overnight detours scheduled at I-20 and Broad River Road interchange
May 29, 2024Starting Sunday, June 2, SCDOT will begin demolishing the old bridge on Broad River Road over Interstate 20 at Exit 65. Traffic will be directed onto the off-ramp to Broad…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support expansion of annual STEMersion Institute
May 29, 2024Dorchester County Economic Development accepted a grant of $25,000, on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between industry needs and local education by integrating high-demand…
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Kids can eat free as part of summer meals program in Lexington Two
May 29, 2024Lexington Two announces hours and locations for this summer’s federally funded child nutrition program that provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals through the months when youth are out of…
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Will Schenk joins Colliers | South Carolina as Market Analyst
May 29, 2024Columbia/Charleston/Greenville-Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina has announced that Will Schenk has joined its statewide team as a Market Analyst. Schenk will focus on market data and research initiatives for…
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Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience brings innovative art attraction to Broadway at the Beach beginning June 21
May 29, 2024Tickets for This Acclaimed Event On-Sale Now Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, is set to open at Broadway at the Beach beginning Friday, June…
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TealHaus welcomes Ashley Stidfole as new Sales and Account Manager
May 29, 2024TealHaus, a local marketing agency with an emphasis on storytelling, is thrilled to announce the addition of Ashley Stidfole to their team as a Sales and Account Manager. With over…
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Who’s Behind Bars? Come Bail Out Your Favorite Locals at the Laurens County Jail and Bail on Friday
May 29, 2024Get ready, Laurens County! The annual Jail and Bail event hosted by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is back, and it’s shaping up to be a great event. Mark your…
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Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation hosts Spring Conference on K-12 excellence
May 29, 2024The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI Center) is hosting a Spring Professional Development Conference for educators. The conference is Wednesday, May 29, 2024,…
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Lander University Announces President’s List for Spring 2024
May 29, 2024Lander University announces the names of 458 undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the President’s List during the second semester of the 2023/24 academic year. To…
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Volunteers Needed for Thornwell Connections Camp!
May 29, 2024Thornwell Connections Camp is seeking volunteers to help children have a fun and safe summer. This therapeutic camp, held on the Thornwell campus, provides an intentional environment for youth to…
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Greenwell Named Educator of the Year by National Landscape Organization
May 29, 2024One of Daniel Greenwell’s main goals as program director of Piedmont Technical College’s Agriculture and Horticulture program is to encourage his students to “reach higher than they realize they can…
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South Carolina Aquarium Hosts Public Release of Two Endangered Sea Turtles
May 29, 2024Loggerhead Sea Turtles Rehabilitated at Aquarium Prior to Release on Folly Beach The South Carolina Aquarium is thrilled to announce the successful release of two endangered loggerhead sea turtles, Brie…
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Governor Henry McMaster Signs Bill Defining Antisemitism Into Law
May 29, 2024Last week, Governor Henry McMaster was joined by state and national Jewish community leaders and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 4042, Defining Antisemitism.…
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Clinton High Senior Receives 2024 SCAC Board of Directors Scholarship
May 29, 2024The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) awarded a 2024 Board of Directors Scholarship to Chandler Dailey of Clinton High School. “It is an honor to celebrate the talented young…
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Exciting June Events at Laurens County Museum
May 29, 2024June is shaping up to be another exciting month at the Laurens County Museum, with a variety of engaging programs and exhibits on the calendar. Highlights include a Revolutionary War…
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Greenville-based InvestiNet to launch Poe Mill Music to empower community youth through musical education
May 29, 2024The company plans to convert an on-site space into a beacon of musical and other creative pursuits by the end of 2024. InvestiNet, a full-service collections network, will launch Poe…
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New Officers Inducted to Lead American Legion Post 25 in Continued Community Service
May 29, 2024American Legion Post 25, one of the first posts established in South Carolina in 1919, recently celebrated the induction of its new officers for the 2024/2025 term. Under the leadership…
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Langston Baptist Church Hosts Two-Night Symposium: “Examining Calvinism”
May 29, 2024Langston Baptist Church in Clinton is set to host a thought-provoking symposium titled “Examining Calvinism.” This two-night event will be held on Monday and Tuesday, June 17-18, starting at 6:30…
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Four Clemson faculty members receive Fulbright Scholar Awards
May 28, 2024Four Clemson University faculty members have received prestigious Fulbright Scholar Awards, which provide international lecturing and research opportunities that advance careers while benefiting host institutions and countries. Upon return from…
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Huff named director of Clemson Wood Utilization + Design Institute
May 28, 2024Emily Huff, associate professor of human dimensions of forestry at Michigan State University, has been named director of Clemson University’s Wood Utilization + Design Institute (WU+D). Huff takes over leadership of…
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Clemson names Ece Erdogmus founding dean for the College of Architecture, Art and Construction
May 28, 2024Ece Erdogmus, chair and professor at the School of Building Construction at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), has been chosen to lead the College of Architecture, Art and Construction…
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Matthew Holt named dean of Clemson’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
May 28, 2024Clemson University has named Matthew T. “Matt” Holt dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS). Currently head and professor of Virginia Tech’s Department of Agricultural and Applied…
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Richland Library awarded National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant
May 28, 2024$20,000 NEA Grant to Enhance Artist-in-Residence Program Richland Library is the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) under the Grants for Arts Projects category.…
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Temporary continuous detour planned for ramp from I-126 Westbound onto I-26 Eastbound
May 28, 2024Starting on the evening of Friday, May 31, SCDOT will implement a temporary detour for drivers using the ramp from I-126 Westbound onto I-26 Eastbound. The detour will help SCDOT…
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LS3P’s Columbia office recognizes outstanding team members
May 28, 2024LS3P congratulates the three Columbia team members who have been recognized for their demonstrated expertise and contributions to firm’s success this past year. These recognitions were announced at LS3P’s annual…
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Marketing Minute: Incorporating Political Intelligence Into Your PR Strategy
May 28, 2024Robert Andrews, NP Strategy Incorporating political intelligence into your PR strategy equips your company to skillfully navigate ever-changing governmental landscapes and leverage legislative connections. NP Strategy Senior Specialist Robert…
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Marketing Minute: From Fear to Fluency: Conquering Public Speaking Anxiety
May 28, 2024Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy Learn how to master presentation skills and overcome common stumbling blocks. NP Strategy CEO Heather Hoopes-Matthews shares expert tips on how to speak confidently to…
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City of Columbia 2024 summer camps to begin in June
May 28, 2024The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting weekly summer camps will be held from June 10, 2024 through August 2, 2024. The Summer Camp program focuses on…
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Mirci consolidates facilities to combat mental illness and homelessness in Columbia, SC
May 28, 2024The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (“Mirci”), a leading mental health nonprofit dedicated to addressing mental illness and housing instability in Columbia, is proud to announce the consolidation of its…
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Gigapower expanding multi-gig fiber internet network to Rock Hill and greater York County
May 28, 2024Multi-gig speeds from Gigapower and best-in-class value from AT&T Fiber expected to be available to thousands of local residents and businesses in Rock Hill and Greater York County Rock Hill,…
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Spoleto reveals 2024 poster by Lebanese visual artist
May 28, 2024Spoleto Festival USA General Director & CEO Mena Mark Hanna has unveiled the Festival’s 2024 season poster featuring an abstract composition of mixed media on paper by visual artist Sara Chaar.…
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The BlackRock Foundation invests in Spartanburg Academic Movement to spur education and job readiness in Union County, South Carolina
May 28, 2024Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) announced a $1.5 million grant award from The BlackRock Foundation. The new funds will enable SAM to support the creation of cradle-to-career model in Union County,…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center launches web data tool for South Carolina population health information
May 28, 2024MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers developed and launched the web-based South Carolina Cancer Surveillance for Population Health Research and Outreach Tool (SC SPOT), which provides cancer and health-related data for all…
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Brand building agency FUEL certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
May 28, 2024FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency – announced that it has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Greater Women’s Business Council, a regional certifying partner…
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge ranked SC’s best spot for outdoor workouts, according to poll
May 28, 20243,000 fitness enthusiasts polled on the best outdoor workout spots in America. Congaree National Park, Hopkins and Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet were other top choices. Infographic showing the best 150 scenic…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School graduates earn 30 Associate Degrees
May 28, 2024Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) graduating class has been offered over 7.2 million dollars in scholarships and earned 30 Associate Degrees. The class of 2024 has also completed over…
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GSP Airport welcomes new routes to Los Angeles, Harford, and Orlando with Breeze Airways
May 28, 2024Just in time for summer, Breeze Airways is starting nonstop flights to Los Angeles (LAX), Orlando International (MCO), and Hartford (BDL) from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). These new flights follow…
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Madison Stout joins Colliers |South Carolina as Brokerage Associate in Charleston
May 28, 2024Colliers | South Carolina announced Madison Stout as its newest Brokerage Associate in the Charleston office. Stout initiated her professional journey at Colliers as an intern, acquiring significant knowledge of…
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Join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony at The Library on the Ashley River
May 28, 2024We are excited to invite you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Dorchester County’s newly constructed library branch, The Library on the Ashley River, located at 2824 Bacons Bridge Road, Summerville.…
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St. Stephen Brownfield community meeting
May 28, 2024Representatives from Berkeley County Economic Development and Terracon will host a community meeting on Thursday, June 6 for a one-year update on the $500,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant in St.…
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Moore Bradley Myers welcomes Callee Liscusky Jumper
May 28, 2024Moore Bradley Myers is pleased to announce that Callee Liscusky Jumper has joined the firm as an associate attorney. She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2021, receiving…
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RIA awards construction and planning grants to upgrade critical infrastructure
May 28, 2024More than $25 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 36 projects, totaling more than $25 million in…
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Carolina Handling named 2023 Modula Top Performer of the Year
May 28, 2024Carolina Handling has been named the 2023 Top Performer of the Year by Modula, Inc., a leading manufacturer of vertical lift modules and automated storage solutions. An authorized Modula dealer…
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