Family Promise of Laurens County Announces New Executive Director
December 20, 2021
Family Promise of Laurens County is pleased to announce that Mary Lynn Tollison has joined the organization as its new executive director. She began her work the week of December…
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Holiday Recipe Roundup
December 20, 2021
Food is often tied to special events. Special holidays call for special recipes. Do you think back on your childhood and remember that something yummy that Grandma used to make…
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2022 Ag Outlook: Sale prices up, costs too for SC farmers
December 20, 2021
There was good news and bad news at the 6th Annual South Carolina Ag Outlook Conference. The good news: sale prices for commodities are trending up; unfortunately, so are the…
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State Treasurer’s office names Bridge Creek Elementary staff member financial educator of the month
December 20, 2021
Bridge Creek Elementary School’s Stephen Bidwell is the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for December. The program is a statewide initiative of the South…
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SC REALTORS release November 2021 market reports
December 20, 2021
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its monthly statewide real estate market reports. Closed sales were up almost five percent compared to the same time last year while pending sales…
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New Year outlook: another challenging year ahead
December 20, 2021
Cancer will Remain the Leading Disease Killer of Carolina Children in 2022 The new year will be different, but still very challenging for Carolina families with children battling cancer, according…
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Dominion Energy employees deliver hundreds of food baskets to Midlands families in need
December 20, 2021
Dominion Energy launched its annual Good Neighbor Fund Christmas Project across the Midlands this month as employees delivered more than 550 food baskets and hundreds of toys to families facing…
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Synovus expands foodservice focus with new restaurant finance team
December 20, 2021
Synovus today announced the launch of a new restaurant finance team focused on helping restaurants across the country execute strategic plans for growth while fostering relationships with established and up-and-coming…
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NAI Columbia bolsters large deals and community commitment despite pandemic
December 20, 2021
Firm projects another strong close to 2021 — with total number of leases and charitable giving up compared to pre-pandemic numbers NAI Columbia, the Midlands’ local full-service commercial real estate firm, projects…
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Spartanburg Community College student honored by Spartanburg Science Center
December 20, 2021
Wednesday night, a Spartanburg Community College student was honored by the Spartanburg Science Center for his tireless work helping to care for the more than 40 animals at the Center…
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Richland One graduate Al W. Minnigan helps keep the district’s computer network secure
December 20, 2021
In Richland One, Al W. Minnigan plays an integral role in ensuring the only people on the district’s computer network are those who are supposed to be on it. As…
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Dr. Marva Coates encourages more adult learners to take the first step in achieving their goals
December 20, 2021
Dr. Marva Coates has become the face of Richland One Adult Education in the 11 years she has been coordinator of the program. Most of her 38 years in the…
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DHEC supports CDC recommendation to use Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over Janssen
December 20, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday it is advising citizens to receive the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine brands over the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) brand,…
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New report supports increasing women’s workforce participation as solution to South Carolina’s labor shortage
December 20, 2021
To recruit more women into the workforce, employers must improve the workplace The COVID-19 pandemic stretched the national economy to a breaking point causing unemployment to spike, especially among women. …
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County Council seeks public input on new district maps
December 20, 2021
This week, Richland County Council began the process of redrawing maps of the County’s 11 Council districts. This process, known as redistricting, involves redrawing districts in response to population changes…
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Sober or Slammer! campaign announcement
December 20, 2021
Chief Terrence Green would like the Town of Lexington community to know that the Lexington Police Department, along with law enforcement agencies statewide, will be participating in the Sober or…
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Interstate lane closures restricted for holidays
December 20, 2021
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel…
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Holiday travel tips at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
December 20, 2021
COVID-19. TSA requires wearing a mask at all times while at the airport and on aircraft until March 18, 2022. Additional information on the coronavirus and travel impacts is available at https://gspairport.com/covid-19-updates/ or…
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Mayor Benjamin appointed as teaching fellow by Harvard University
December 20, 2021
Mayor Steve Benjamin will conduct a course in health policy on the Boston, Massachusetts campus of Harvard University. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has announced the appointment…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
December 20, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC…
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Richland Library closes for Christmas
December 20, 2021
Holiday Schedule Announced for All Locations All Richland Library locations will close Thursday, December 23 and remain closed through Sunday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. Library customers will still…
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Trident United Way volunteers help school kids & farmers in unique GrowFood Carolina program
December 20, 2021
Recently, Trident United Way volunteers helped pack boxes to provide hope and nutrition for local school children. The volunteers gathered at GrowFood Carolina’s downtown Charleston warehouse to fill up boxes…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas announces Laura Nell Hudgins as Marketing Coordinator
December 20, 2021
Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas, the place to go to buy or sell a business, named Laura Nell Hudgins as its newest Marketing Coordinator. Hudgins started at Sunbelt as…
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Lydia Mulfinger named Sylvan Learning Center Teacher of the Month
December 20, 2021
Lydia Mulfinger was named Teacher of the Month for Sylvan Learning Center in the Upstate. Mulfinger earned an associate’s degree in Math and Science from Greenville Technical College in 2020…
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Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles named one of America’s best
December 20, 2021It’s been a shining example of holiday merriment for years, and now Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles has officially been named one of America’s Best Botanical Garden Holiday…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Carter Jay to the company’s Commercial office
December 20, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Kirkland Manning has joined the company’s Commercial office as a sales associate. Kirkland Manning was born and raised…
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LRADAC announces Ashley Bodiford as new Prevention Director and Troy Workman as Director of Intervention Services
December 20, 2021
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Ashely Bodiford has been hired as Prevention Director and Troy Workman has been promoted to…
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NAI Columbia bolsters large deals and community commitment despite pandemic
December 20, 2021
NAI Columbia, the Midlands’ local full-service commercial real estate firm, projects another strong, profitable close to the year. Compared to pre-pandemic year-end numbers in 2019, NAI Columbia anticipates a 25%…
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Sixty-Six complete doctor of chiropractic program at Sherman College
December 20, 2021Sixty-six students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The college’s 142nd commencement was…
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Moore Bradley Myers announces Christmas Bike Giveaway in Swansea and Saluda
December 20, 2021Moore Bradley Myers Law Firm (MBM) is excited to announce their Christmas Bike Bonanza 2021 in both Swansea and Saluda. Traditionally held in Swansea, the hometown of MBM Partner Stanley…
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Cristina Ortiz named 2022 Greenville Chamber Hispanic Business Council Chair
December 20, 2021
Cristina Ortiz has been tapped to chair the Greenville Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council beginning in January of 2022. Cristina leads the Cristina Ortiz State Farm Agency. She is highly involved…
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CCSD educators awarded 70 BEST grants
December 20, 2021Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce 144 teachers combined to earn 70 Bosch Eco and STEM Teacher (BEST) grants this month. The total value of the grants…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces 2022 MLK Celebration theme and parade marshal
December 20, 2021
YWCA Greater Charleston’s signature MLK Day Parade, part of its annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest-running event of its kind in South Carolina, will…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson files appeal on OSHA vaccine mandate ruling
December 20, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed with the Supreme Court of the United States early Saturday morning asking it to block the Biden administration’s OSHA vaccine mandate. The filing…
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Litter Prevention & Beautification Efforts Continue to Grow Across Laurens County
December 18, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce team officially welcomes Courtney Stonell as the Laurens County Beautification Affiliate Coordinator. This position was announced in June 2021 when a countywide collaborative partnership began. The Affiliate Coordinator position will focus on areas of impact, enforcement, and education. According to…
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Apprenticeships Continue to Grow with Diana Pet Food and Piedmont Technical College
December 18, 2021
Diana Pet Food North America, a global provider of products and services that improve pet food palatability, pet health, and pet food protection, continues to innovate in its approach to…
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Lander University confers degrees during 164th commencement
December 17, 2021
It may have seemed like the end of an educational journey to many of the graduates at Lander University’s 164th commencement ceremonies Wednesday (Dec. 15), but Dr. Jonathan Bassett said…
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Gift of rare Third Folio enhances UofSC’s Shakespeare collection
December 17, 2021A Third Folio of Shakespeare’s plays printed in 1664 has a permanent home at University of South Carolina Libraries. The book, a gift from Chicago attorney Jeffery Leving, along with…
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Tri-County Technical College and MUSC announce partnership
December 17, 2021Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have announced a new partnership that allows highly-qualified TCTC students to transfer to the MUSC College of Pharmacy to earn their…
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Jeff Gurney elected to Nelson Mullins Partnership
December 17, 2021
The partners of Nelson Mullin Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Jeff Gurney, formerly a Greenville associate, to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2022. Gurney is at the forefront of automated vehicle law…
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Innovative Construction Group establishing operations in Florence County
December 17, 2021
$35.6 million investment will create 179 new jobs Innovative Construction Group (ICG), a subsidiary of PulteGroup, Inc., today announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The $35.6 million investment…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Stephen Bidwell of Bridge Creek Elementary as Educator of the Month
December 17, 2021
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Stephen Bidwell of Bridge Creek Elementary School in Elgin as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for…
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Lexington District One names Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists
December 17, 2021
Lexington County School District One announces its Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists for 2021–22. These finalists go on to compete for District Teacher of the Year. On Dec.…
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Engenius received Silver w3 Award for Athens Area Humane Society website
December 17, 2021
An Upstate digital marketing agency, Engenius, was presented with the Silver Award for best homepage for the Athens Area Humane Society during the 16th Annual w3 Awards, a leading digital…
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Active shooter exercise held at Columbia International University
December 17, 2021Richland County Sheriff’s Department lead agency in drill By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A multi-agency drill led by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RSCD) and simulating an active shooter scenario…
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Government Contracting in the Carolinas: South Carolina and North Carolina collaborate to Help Small Businesses Sell to the Government
December 16, 2021
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) and North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) are pleased to announce a collaboration to help small businesses sell…
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Shannon Kohn joins Crawford as Senior Content Marketing Strategist
December 16, 2021
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed Shannon Kohn as senior content marketing strategist. In this role, Kohn will support Crawford’s clients in all aspects of…
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LS3P’s Melissa Watness elected new AIA SC Midlands Director
December 16, 2021
LS3P congratulated Architect, Melissa Watness, AIA, NCARB, who was elected as the new Midlands Director for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) South Carolina. Watness is located in LS3P’s Myrtle…
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Sheriff presents Beanie Babies to performing angels
December 16, 2021
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department presented 12 ‘Beanie Babies,’ one each to eight little angels and four teenage ballerina angels who…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Board of Directors welcomes new board members Ericka Plater and Suzanne Thomas, PhD, and new Chief Development Officer, Karen Quadrio
December 16, 2021
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) Board of Directors unanimously approved two new members at its August board meeting. Ericka Plater, MS, MBA, Executive Director of Our Lady of Mercy…
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