First National Bank expands in Charleston with Branch at Freshfields Village
May 17, 2021
First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, announced its continued expansion in Charleston, SC, with an innovative branch at Freshfields Village, an open-air shopping and dining experience at…
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Greenville Technical College students named to PTK All-State Academic Team
May 17, 2021
Three students from Greenville Technical College have been named to South Carolina’s 2021 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-State Academic Team. Lawanda Kay Croom, John Anthony Johnson, and Eric Theodore Lewis…
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Chris Winters joins NAI Earle Furman as Chief Operating Officer
May 17, 2021
NAI Earle Furman announced that Chris Winters has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Winters will oversee the daily operations and implement processes for continued success across the firm’s…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicks off National 529 Day observance with PalmettoBaby Grants
May 17, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is celebrating National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) once again with its popular PalmettoBaby Grant…
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Brooks Center for the Performing Arts announces a return to in-person performances this fall
May 17, 2021The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2021-22 season. Performances will take place in person at the Brooks Center. Managing Director Thomas Hudgins looks forward to welcoming patrons…
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Clemson scientist receives $1.77M NIH grant to continue research on deadly parasites
May 17, 2021Clemson University researcher James Morris has received a four-year, $1.77 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to identify compounds that interfere with or prevent a group of deadly…
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SC singer/songwriter headlines Richland Library’s next evening arts program
May 17, 2021
Enjoy a front-row seat to some rootsy, refreshing and homespun tunes. Join Richland Library for Evening Arts: Angela Easterling from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, May 21 on our Facebook…
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Lake Carolina Elementary School teacher wins Rookie Teacher of the Block
May 17, 2021
“Within minutes of her first class, it was clear that I had hired a master teacher.” These are the words of Lake Carolina Elementary School – Upper Campus principal Jeff…
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South Carolina public health officials release statement on new CDC mask guidelines
May 17, 2021
Dr. Simmer: “The science tells us that vaccines are working. Fully vaccinated South Carolinians can now go without masks in most situations.” The Director of the South Carolina Department of…
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City of Columbia announces new business liaison to help better streamline business within the city
May 17, 2021
The City of Columbia is pleased to announce our new business liaison, Greg Williams. In this new position, Greg Williams will be the professional liaison who will coordinate and communicate…
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Gain local insight into the online business model with Richland Library’s new EiR
May 17, 2021Learn more about achieving work-life harmony while growing a small business and raising a family. Richland Library is thrilled to welcome Shennice Cleckley as our new entrepreneur-in-residence (EiR). During her…
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The Brandon Agency announces leadership team expansion
May 17, 2021
Christie DeAntonio brings over 7 years of experience to Director of Client Services role at S.C.-based integrated marketing agency The Brandon Agency is proud to announce Christie DeAntonio in the…
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Michael Montgomery and Nick Haigler join executive committee of Robinson Gray
May 17, 2021
Members Michael Montgomery and Nick Haigler have been named to the executive committee of Robinson Gray law firm. They join Managing Member Cal Watson and Member Bill Metzger on the…
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Screening at 701CCA: Meltdown In Dixie
May 17, 2021
Join us at 701CCA on Thursday, June 3, 7:30pm for a special screening of the documentary Meltdown In Dixie, an original documentary from Emily Harrold and Topic Original Documentaries Emily Harrold is a…
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DHEC offering day of free testing during National Hepatitis Awareness Month
May 17, 2021
May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) Division of STD/HIV/Viral Hepatitis is encouraging South Carolinians to know their status and…
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City implements “Spring Forward Amnesty Program”
May 17, 2021The City of Columbia Municipal Court will be implementing a “Spring Forward Amnesty Program” every Friday in May. This program will allow citizens with outstanding bench warrants and other penalties…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC and Donate Life SC partner with SCDMV
May 17, 2021
We Are Sharing Hope SC, Donate Life SC and the DMV launch the “Be A Star” campaign to encourage South Carolina residents to sign up for organ donation when they…
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DHEC Partners with SCETV and local leaders to hold virtual community town hall focused on COVID-19 vaccines
May 17, 2021
Event to be broadcast May 20 at 7 p.m. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that it is partnering with South Carolina ETV (SCETV) and local…
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Lexington Chamber receives Communication Excellence Award for 2021 Visitors Guide
May 17, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center received a 2021 Communication Excellence Award from The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) during its Staff Leadership Development Conference held Thursday…
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South Carolina State Museum announces access program for low-income families
May 17, 2021
Museums for All to increase accessibility of high-quality museum learning resources. The South Carolina State Museum has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum…
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DHEC partners with SCETV and local leaders to hold town hall focused on COVID-19 vaccines
May 17, 2021
Event to be broadcast May 20 at 7 p.m. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that it is partnering with South Carolina ETV (SCETV)…
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SC HIV Council/Wright Wellness Center leases new medical office in Columbia, SC
May 17, 2021
Crawford Prezioso represented the SC HIV Council/Wright Wellness Center in the leasing of office space at 1022 Calhoun Street in Columbia. The organization leased a 6,980-square-foot medical office space in…
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CCSD hosts Teach Local signing day
May 17, 2021
Four Charleston County School District (CCSD) students participated in a “signing day” to celebrate their commitment to teach in the district when they graduate college in the near future. These…
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Myrtle Beach ranked world’s 13th best golf destination by GolfPass
May 17, 2021
The editorial team at GolfPass, a subscription-based website created by the NBC Sports Group that highlights instruction, travel content, course reviews and more, recently ranked the “Top 100 Golf Destinations…
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Denture Care Shop launched to revolutionize the denture industry
May 17, 2021
Charleston-based Denture Care Shop uses digital dentistry and 3D-printing to make replacement dentures available for $199 to $299 per plate Denture Care Shop, headquartered in Charleston, is revolutionizing the denture…
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Inspired by Netflix, researchers want to help people find their true calling
May 17, 2021
The same type of technology that recommends movies on Netflix and music on Spotify could soon help children pick books, high school students choose a college and retirees select volunteer…
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Siemens expands operations in Spartanburg County
May 17, 2021
$36 million investment creates more than 180 new jobs Siemens, a leading global technology company that specializes in industrial modernization, infrastructure and mobility, today announced the completion of a 52,000-square-foot…
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The COMET partners with Uber, Lyft and United Way of the Midlands to help increase transportation access to COVID-19 vaccines
May 17, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is partnering with rideshare programs, Uber and Lyft, and the United Way of the Midlands to provide access to rides to and from COVID-19…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
May 16, 2021The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Columbia Prepares Advisory Committee Seeking to fill seven (7) vacancies The purpose of Columbia…
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City’s recreational swim season begins Memorial Day Weekend
May 16, 2021
The recreational swim season for the City of Columbia’s outdoor pools and splash pads/spray pools will begin Saturday, May 29, 2021, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. Both Maxcy…
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SC Public Radio reporter recognized with prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for second year in a row
May 16, 2021Scott Morgan awarded for story on development of two police citizen review boards South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) Reporter Scott Morgan has received the Radio Television Digital News…
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One Region Roadmap: opportunities for all aims to guide Tri-County through recovery, into prosperity – and beyond
May 16, 2021
BCDCOG, Charleston Metro Chamber, CRDA and more partner to lead comprehensive economic recovery and resiliency plan focused on real change. The most comprehensive partnership of business, government, academic, nonprofit and…
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Two South Carolina students named U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 16, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona has announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Two of the 161 high school seniors being recognized are from South Carolina. U.S.…
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Senior Resources and Harvest Hope Food Bank distribute $30,000 worth of chicken breasts and sandwich buns to low-income seniors through an in-kind donation by KFC
May 16, 2021
Senior Resources today announced that Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has donated $30,000 worth of frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts, along with sandwich buns to benefit low-income senior citizens. Senior Resources…
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SCETV’s ‘By The River’ receives two accolades from The Communicator Awards
May 16, 2021
Series produced in collaboration with USCB’s Communication Studies program South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced that its weekly, 30-minute, literature-focused series, By The River, has received two accolades from The Communicator…
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Flock and Rally earns five Mercury Awards of Excellence
May 16, 2021
Creative agency earns awards for integrated communications, community relations, etc. Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm, was honored with five 2020 Mercury Awards of Excellence for…
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Richland Two school bus driver honored
May 16, 2021
This week South Carolina Senator Mia McLeod introduced a resolution to honor Kenneth Corbin. On May 6, Mr. Corbin was driving a Richland Two school bus transporting students to Forest…
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A.C. Flora student awarded $10,000 Rotary scholarship
May 16, 2021
A.C. Flora High School senior Jaylen Cocklin, who plans to pursue a government and history degree from Harvard University in the fall, has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by the…
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Donley’s Concrete Company expands into new location at 2209 Mechanic Street
May 16, 2021
NAI Charleston announces the lease of 2209 Mechanic Street to Donley Concrete as they expand their presence in the Charleston area. The company is currently the concrete contractor for four…
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Lexington Chamber awards $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship to Gilbert High School graduate
May 16, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center awarded Gilbert High School graduate Logan Gunter with its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. “It is an honor to continue this scholarship program in the memory of…
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DHEC praises South Carolina hospitals’ support of COVID-19 vaccination during National Hospital Week
May 16, 2021
As National Hospital Week is recognized across the country, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) asks all South Carolinians to give thanks to our state’s hospital workers who…
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DHEC issues statement about CDC announcement on Pfizer vaccine for those 12 and older
May 16, 2021
Today, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued nationwide recommendations for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as a safe and effective…
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Support local and reward your graduate Saturday mornings at West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market
May 16, 2021
The City of West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The…
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SCDOT moves forward with Carolina Crossroads Phase 1
May 16, 2021
Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall signed the contract for the Carolina Crossroads Phase I project today, May 12, 2021 in Columbia. The signing formalizes the partnership between SCDOT and…
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South Carolina WIC participants receive benefit increase for purchasing fruits and vegetables
May 16, 2021
South Carolina’s Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) is making it easier for program participants to purchase more healthy produce by temporarily increasing the Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fruit and…
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Flourish adds Amanda Dempsey to expand digital marketing services
May 16, 2021
Flourish, Greenville’s award-winning marketing, public relations, and events firm, announced today its hire of Amanda Dempsey as Digital Marketing Specialist. Dempsey, who comes to the agency after serving as the…
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Academic Magnet’s Lily Lassiter honored as 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar
May 16, 2021
Lily Lassiter, her family, and the Academic Magnet High School (AMHS) community are celebrating a significant honor; the senior is a 2021 United States Presidential Scholar. The U.S. Department of…
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Clinton High School Prom – A Night Under the Stars
May 16, 2021
The end of the school year is always a special time with many celebrations and on Saturday, May 15th celebrate is what they did. The Clinton High School prom was…
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Now showing at the Capitol Theatre – LOVE AND MONSTERS (PG-13)
May 16, 2021
Love and Monsters (PG-13) is now showing at the Capitol Theatre. About the movie: Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel Dawson, along with the rest of humanity, has been…
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FREE MANUFIRSTSC TRAINING QUALIFIES PARTICIPANTS FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT
May 16, 2021
Jeopardy challenge of the day ― Answer: An educational opportunity that delivers four manufacturing certifications in one ― a $995 value at no cost to qualified participants. Question: What is…
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