Zach Wade joins Colliers | South Carolina as Brokerage Associate
November 22, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Zach Wade has joined the firm as a Brokerage Associate in its Charleston office on the Colliers Retail Services Team. In his role, Wade…
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RX Industries expanding operations in Beaufort County
November 22, 2021
$9.08 million investment to create 13 new jobs RX Industries, a precision, high-quality computer numerical control (CNC) machine shop, announced plans to expand operations in Beaufort County. The company’s $9.08…
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Senator Thomas Alexander and Lowcountry community health leader Roland Gardner to receive Riley Institute’s South Carolina leadership awards
November 22, 2021Honorees will be recognized on January 18, 2022, in Columbia at the Riley Institute at Furman’s OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that…
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Wine & Wishlists – Tuesday, November 23rd in Laurens
November 21, 2021
Shopping local is one of the best ways to support Laurens County businesses. On Tuesday, November 23rd businesses on the square in Laurens will be open late for “Wine & Wishlists.”…
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Clinton High Turkey Trot Draws a Crowd
November 21, 2021
With Thanksgiving less than one week away the runners showed up to burn some pre-Thanksgiving calories. A total of 45 runners and walkers, survived the XC Course, and 21 participated…
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County Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, November 23rd
November 21, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 23rd. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Joanna Boys Live Out Dream of Playing Music Together
November 21, 2021
Gary Alexander and Josh “Jiggy” Pierce grew up in Joanna dreaming of playing music in a band and on stage. As kids we all dream of hitting the big time.…
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District 55 Parent Academy on Social-Emotional Learning
November 21, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 will host a Parent Academy on Thursday, December 9th from 6-7:00 pm (virtually). Social-emotional Learning: Strengthening the Mental Health of Children and Teenagers will be…
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Clinton Season Ends in a Rout
November 21, 2021
Corey Fountain’s 3rd Clinton football team won 11 games and advanced to the 3rd round of the Class 3A playoffs, but there, in Central, the Red Devils ran into a…
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PC Women Race Past St. Thomas
November 21, 2021
While the Presbyterian football team was playing its final game against St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., the women’s basketball team was soundly defeating the Tommies at Templeton Center. Read…
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Long PC Football Season Ends in Minnesota
November 21, 2021
Kevin Kelley’s 1st season as head football coach at Presbyterian College ended with a 2-9 record, and the Blue Hose set an NCAA records for most average points (53.68) allowed…
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Delta Apparel reports fiscal year 2021 full year diluted earnings of $2.86 per share
November 20, 2021
Net Sales Increase 15% from the Prior Year; Gross Margin Expands 540 Basis Points to 23.3% GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core…
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Senior Resources receives immediate needs grant award from Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC
November 20, 2021
Senior Resources received a $7,500 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina to support the continuation of nutritional services, wellness programs, and other programming that enable seniors…
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Kathy Schwarting named South Carolina’s Community Star as part of 11th annual National Rural Health Day celebration
November 20, 2021
Kathy Schwarting, CEO of Palmetto Care Connections in Bamberg, SC, and a champion for rural healthcare and broadband access, has been named South Carolina’s 2021 Community Star. The Community Star…
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Countybank Foundation completes $100,000 donation to Greenwood Area Habitat
November 20, 2021The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation completes a five-year plan to donate a total…
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Pendleton Place appoints Anne Marie Maertens as Executive Director
November 20, 2021
The Board of Directors of Pendleton Place has named Anne Marie (“Annie”) Maertens as Executive Director (ED), effective November 2021. Maertens assumed the role of Interim Executive Director in June…
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Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at 5Church Charleston and Tempest
November 20, 2021
‘Tis the season for good food and fun festivities! Christmas is fast approaching and we wanted to share the below Christmas menus from 5Church Charleston and Tempest. Reservations are now…
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Gullah Geechee meals delivered from SkyMarket prepared by Chef BJ Dennis
November 20, 2021
Portion of proceeds benefit Lowcountry Food Bank Lowcountry Food Bank announced that SkyMarket partnered with Chef BJ Dennis on Wednesday to prepare authentic Gullah Geechee meals that were delivered to…
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SeamonWhiteside announces new corporate leadership team
November 20, 2021SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce the appointment of its new Corporate Officers. The Officers include Russ Seamon (President), Joe Bryant (Executive…
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FUEL continues grant program in 2022
November 19, 2021
Currently Accepting Applications for First Quarter Continuing its commitment to community service, FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services…
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Domtar, Paper Excellence merger receives Canadian Competition Bureau approval
November 19, 2021
RICHMOND, BC & FORT MILL, SC -Paper Excellence B.V. and Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) jointly announced that they have received Canadian Competition Act approval for their business combination…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Meghan James of Mason Preparatory School as Educator of the Month
November 19, 2021
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Meghan James of Mason Preparatory School in Charleston as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for November.…
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Your Guide to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
November 19, 2021
By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, can be used at any level of any organization to evaluate success toward specified goals. …
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S.C. arts learning partnership announces name, website
November 19, 2021
“Arts Grow SC” is the name of the three-year, $20 million partnership to address pandemic-related learning loss announced in June by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and South Carolina…
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PTC Partners with School Districts to Strengthen Regional Career Specialist Role
November 19, 2021
This month, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the Western Piedmont Education Consortium (WPEC) began a partnership to strengthen the linkage between high school students, employers, and postsecondary pathways—ultimately to help…
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PC Launches Esports Program, Hires Renowned Pro and Brand Ambassador as First Coach
November 18, 2021
Grab your controllers and buckle up, Blue Hose. Presbyterian College is getting in the game. PC’s new esports program continues to build momentum. This week, the College announced that professional…
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Lander University, Piedmont Technical College partner to enhance transfer student experience
November 18, 2021
A team of educators from Lander University and Piedmont Technical College has been selected to be part of the inaugural cohort of the Transfer Student Success and Equity Intensive, sponsored…
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BMW Manufacturing expanding Spartanburg County operations with new logistics center
November 18, 2021
$100 million project will enhance company’s logistics operations supplying parts to BMW Plant Spartanburg BMW Manufacturing today announced that the company is expanding operations in Spartanburg County with the construction of…
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Shutt honored among Women of Influence
November 18, 2021
Nekki Shutt, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, is among the 2021 Women of Influence honorees. The awards, sponsored by the Columbia Regional Business Report, recognize women who…
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Wyche, P.A. announces “City of Women” exhibit as its first Centennial Legacy Project
November 18, 2021
Greenville Center for Creative Arts exhibit honors contributions of women in numerous fields and is Wyche’s first Centennial Legacy Project, celebrating the firm’s century of legal and community leadership GREENVILLE, SC –…
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CofC economics major takes top spot at Gender Equity Pitch Competition
November 18, 2021
Since her freshman year, Caty Greer has been pitching possible solutions to the world’s greatest social, economic and environmental issues from the second she stepped onto the College of Charleston campus. And…
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$1.35M grant helps MUSC to train next generation of STEM leaders
November 18, 2021
Lowcountry teenagers in underrepresented groups eligible to apply for one of six internships Local teenagers who have a passion for science have an opportunity to apply for an internship to…
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City of Charleston holiday farmers market schedule
November 18, 2021With the holidays approaching, the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs has announced the details of the upcoming holiday farmers markets. The markets include a Thanksgiving Market in West…
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SLG Investment Holdings acquires majority stake in Avalanche Bars
November 18, 2021
Greenville based business investor and management company SLG Investment Holdings, LLC (“SLG”) completed its latest acquisition taking a majority stake in Foothills Food Group, LLC the manufacturer and distributor of…
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Pay $0 for Classes at Piedmont Tech
November 18, 2021
There are a lot of great jobs available in the region. Many of these opportunities require a college education or advanced training. For that reason, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is…
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Laurens County resident leads initiative for South Carolina to host 49th annual Vietnam POW Reunion
November 17, 2021The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) is proud to partner with the chair of the Vietnam POW (Prisoner of War) Reunion Foundation to host a news conference announcing…
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Contour Airlines begins new nonstop service from GSP to Nashville
November 17, 2021
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) welcomed its seventh airline today, November 17, 2021, as Contour Airlines began nonstop service to Nashville, TN (BNA.) “We are delighted to connect the Upstate region…
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Another Weekend is Almost Here!
November 17, 2021
What are your plans? Here is what we know is happening in Laurens County. Thursday, November 18th: Live Music with Tanner Burch at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary (7-9 pm) Friday, November…
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Laurens 55 Art Teacher and TikTok Star Revealed
November 17, 2021
Some people say TikTok what? TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. The app is used by young people as an outlet to express…
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Plans for “A Night to Remember” Coming Together and Ticket Sales Climb
November 17, 2021
New Year’s Eve can be “a night to remember” and the Laurens County Museum is planning one for the books. With just less than a month to reserve your seats…
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Colliers Report: Activity slowed, but still healthy, following tourist season
November 17, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights Leisure and transient travelers helped boost South Carolina hotel activity and bolster the hotel market to…
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MP Cloud Technologies/EMTech establishing operations in Spartanburg County
November 17, 2021
$500,000 investment to create 24 new jobs MP Cloud Technologies/EMTech, a cloud-based, emergency medical services (EMS) software and billing solutions company, today announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The…
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South Carolina ETV announces new position in Chief Content Officer
November 17, 2021
Tabitha Safdi fills role after serving with agency for 16 years South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced Tabitha Safdi, who has served the agency for 16 years, has been promoted…
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Councilwoman Barron’s Town Hall to look at rezoning requests – Nov 23
November 17, 2021
Richland County Councilwoman Gretchen Barron will hold an in-person town hall meeting Tuesday, Nov. 23 to discuss map amendment requests for two properties in North Central Richland County. Barron, who…
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Agape Care Group selects Spartanburg County as new home for corporate headquarters
November 17, 2021
$3 million investment will create 76 new jobs Agape Care Group, a leading hospice, palliative and pediatric comfort care provider, today announced plans to expand its presence and locate the…
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Colliers Report: Unprecedented industrial demand continues
November 17, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights Industrial demand in South Carolina is expected to continue at unprecedented levels throughout 2022. Online ordering…
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Grandmom’s Fabulous Fried Pies
November 17, 2021
By Tom Poland She dried sliced apple, peaches, and pears on a slanted wooden table facing the sun. Nails prevented the fruit from sliding to the ground. Once it…
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Four Ways to Protect Yourself from Utility Scammers This Holiday Season
November 17, 2021
Dominion Energy urges customers to remain vigilant about utility scams Each year, utility customers experience a surge in scam phone calls, especially around the holidays. This Utility Scam Awareness Week…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives over $30,000 in grants to Upstate organizations that offer special programming for people with disabilities
November 17, 2021
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, gave four grants totaling $31,580 to Upstate non-profits in October…
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Engenius launches podcast series hosted by CEO Chris Manley
November 17, 2021
Engenius, a digital marketing agency in Greenville, S.C., has launched a new podcast hosted by CEO Chris Manley with special guests who will share the latest effective marketing strategies with…
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