Index ranks South Carolina tourists among the most polite in America
August 2, 2021NextVacay.com devised a ‘tourist politeness index’ to ascertain, state by state, which Americans have the best and worst reputations when they vacation domestically. Alaskans ranked the most polite tourists. Interactive…
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Chapman Cultural Center and Hub City Writers Project announce fellows selected for the Southern Studies Fellowship in Arts and Letters
August 2, 2021Chapman Cultural Center and Hub City Writers Project announced the selection of writer Morgan Thomas (they/them) of Gulf Breeze, FL, and visual artist Ben Winans (he/him) of Raleigh, NC, who…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes William McKinney as a Shareholder
August 2, 2021McKinney rejoins firm after serving as General Counsel to the Governor of North Carolina Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. welcomed back William Crum McKinney as a shareholder. He rejoins the firm…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation looks to expand its collection of books, music & movies
August 2, 2021Whether you’re reorganizing, purging or moving, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation is asking for the donation of your books, CDs and DVDs. During the month of August, it’s hosting…
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Candor expands its team
August 2, 2021Welcomes Hope Davis as Senior Manager Greenville-based strategic marketing firm, Candor, announces the expansion of its team with new hire, Hope Davis, as Senior Manager. With her extensive accounting background,…
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William Lawyer of Sperry CGA – Griffin Partners in Greer now licensed in New York state
August 2, 2021William Lawyer, Associate with Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates – Griffin Partners, is excited to share that while Lawyer is licensed in Georgia, he is also licensed in the state of…
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Engenius CEO to judge global web awards
August 2, 2021Chris Manley, the CEO and co-founder of Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, will judge the 25th Annual Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) Web Awards, an international competition recognizing the best…
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Detwiler, Duggan named to 2020 ‘Legal Elite’
August 2, 2021Two members with Callison Tighe & Robinson have been recognized as among Columbia Business Monthly’s Legal Elite of the Midlands list for 2021. Rick Detwiler, who was also on the…
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Save money, stay cool as heat wave hits the Carolinas
August 2, 2021Duke Energy offers tips, tools to help customers manage energy use and bills during heat wave. As temperatures threaten to reach triple digits in the Carolinas, Duke Energy is providing…
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U.S. News & World Report names Bon Secours St. Francis Health System among best in South Carolina, best in Greenville metro area
August 2, 2021Hospitals Recognized as “High Performing” for Several Common Adult Procedures and Conditions Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has been recognized as a “Best Hospital” for 2021 by U.S. News…
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Babcock listed among “Legal Elite of the Midlands”
August 2, 2021Keith Babcock, a founding partner of Lewis Babcock, is listed in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual guide to the area’s top attorneys. Babcock is…
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All Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys listed in Legal Elite
August 2, 2021All eight attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual guide to the region’s top lawyers. Five are…
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Moore Bradley Myers lands 13 on statewide Elite List of Lawyers
August 2, 2021Thirteen Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) attorneys are among the new listing of top attorneys across South Carolina. The list, the 2021 Legal Elite, is published statewide in Greater Columbia Business…
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Proud Mary Theatre Company re-opens indoors with Sordid Lives
August 2, 2021Proud Mary Theatre Company will present SORDID LIVES, the classic cult comedy by Del Shores, August 12-21 as their first indoor performance in 18 months. Shows are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8…
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Simone Biles reminds us that focusing on mental health is crucial
August 2, 2021Roper St. Francis Healthcare doctor explains how stress affects our bodies, minds Stress can have a profound impact on our bodies and minds, and no one is immune – not…
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EPOCH Clemson student housing supports foster families with onsite event
August 2, 2021More than 150 foster families and guests attended the Family Fun in the Sun event held at EPOCH Clemson on Saturday, July 24, where they enjoyed food, fun and games…
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Tecklenburg statement: Thanks to extraordinary vaccines, this is now an ‘optional pandemic.’ Let’s get vaccinated and end it together.
August 2, 2021After today’s press conference with MUSC Health CEO Dr. Patrick Cawley urging citizens to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg summarized his remarks in the following statement: “In…
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Two College of Charleston professors receive Fulbright Awards to teach, study abroad
August 2, 2021Two College of Charleston professors have received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program awards for the 2021–22 academic year. Professors Adem Ali and Richard Bodek will head to different parts of the globe in the international…
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New VP of enrollment and marketing chosen for CSU
August 2, 2021After a nationwide search this spring, Charleston Southern University is pleased to announce Dr. Anthony Turner as its new vice president of enrollment and marketing. Dr. Turner begins Monday, August…
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Volunteer to be honored on 95th birthday
August 2, 2021Louise Carpenter will be honored by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey Three days a week — rain, shine or even during a pandemic, the people…
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LCSD 55 New Student School Registration in Full Swing
August 2, 2021Where did the summer go? With the first day of school just around the corner (August 17th), parents preparing to send new students to LCSD 55 for the 2021-2022 school…
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LCSD 55 Drive Thru Supply Pick Up Scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd
August 2, 2021The Laurens County School District 55 Back to School Drive Thru Supply Pick Up is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd. Basic school supplies and back packs will be available for…
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Attorney General Wilson joins 24-state coalition seeking to overturn Roe v. Wade
August 1, 2021South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade because it has no basis in the Constitution and has led to nothing…
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CAE midyear passenger traffic numbers higher than projected
July 30, 2021The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is reporting higher than projected numbers at the midway point in the 2021 calendar year. “The rate at which passengers have returned to air travel…
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McKay Firm lands six on Legal Elite
July 30, 2021Six attorneys from The McKay Firm have been named to the 2021 Legal Elite by Columbia Business Monthly. The attorneys selected represent the top tier in their practice areas in…
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Councilman Joseph Dickey selected for Legal Elite
July 30, 2021Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected as a 2021 “Legal Elite” by Integrated Media Publishing, the publishers of Greater Columbia Business Monthly,…
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Fifty-five complete Doctor of Chiropractic program at Sherman College
July 30, 2021Fifty-five students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 12, 2021. The college’s 140th and 141st…
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Alice Company reinvents itself for next century
July 30, 2021Fifth-generation of leadership drives new business while keeping Alice Company firmly rooted in serving the community, partnering with entrepreneurs, and building value GREENVILLE, SC – Entering its second century of…
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High School Football Practices to Begin Friday
July 29, 2021August comes a few days early, at least where high school football practices are concerned. The Clinton Red Devils and Laurens Raiders begin practices on Friday morning, July 30. Laurens…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces incoming board
July 29, 2021As it celebrates its 114th anniversary, YWCA Greater Charleston is welcoming its incoming board of directors, who took office on July 1, 2021. Local community advocate Kendra Snipe (pictured) has…
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East Cooper Medical Center receives accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program®
July 29, 2021East Cooper Medical Center congratulates its Bariatric Program staff on their recent accreditation by the American College of Surgeons’ Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®). East Cooper Medical…
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Blue Hose picked 5th in PFL
July 29, 2021This fall marks the first full, official season for Presbyterian College in the Pioneer Football League. The Blue Hose, under new head coach Kevin Kelley, were picked 5th in the…
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S.C. Department of Education Announces $14.7 Million Investment to Expand Early Childhood Education Initiatives
July 29, 2021State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the funding of several early childhood education and parenting support initiatives as part of South Carolina’s response to the impact of COVID-19 on…
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Cason Development Group and Cohn Corporation bringing apartments to Main Street
July 29, 2021Cason Development Group and Cohn Corporation are expected to start work in August on restoring and renovating 1813 Main St. for 28-30 market-rate apartments. The project is the first of…
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Midlands Gang and Fugitive Task Forces merge
July 29, 2021Agency collaboration aids in thwarting violent criminal activity By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The multi-agency Midlands Gang Task Force (MGTF) and the Midlands Fugitive Task Force (MFTF) joined forces in…
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Marketing Your CRE Property through the pandemic age: What We’re Doing Differently
July 29, 2021It’s been over a year since the appearance of Covid-19 which has changed lives and businesses across the globe. Despite decreasing local case numbers and widespread availability of vaccines, Covid-19…
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DHEC recommends vaccinations, mask use, in school guidance for K-12 2021-2022 academic year
July 29, 2021The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued its COVID-19 interim guidance for K-12 schools as students, teachers, parents, and staff all prepare for the 2021-2022…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Weekday Preschool seeking lead teacher for the two-year-old class.
July 29, 2021FIRST PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL is now accepting applications for a Lead Teacher (2-year-old) and a teacher assistant for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications can be picked up at the church…
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Magnus Development to break ground on 321 Logistics with 68,040 square feet pre-leased
July 29, 2021Colliers facilitated the lease for CED Greentech at Magnus Development’s newest industrial development in Lexington County Industrial Park. Magnus Development is breaking ground on their newest industrial development, 321 Logistics,…
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The ART of Real Estate announces expansion to Highlands-Cashiers Plateau market
July 29, 2021The ART of Real Estate recently announced an expansion into the Cashiers, North Carolina market. Partnering with local agents, clients in this market will now receive the buying and selling…
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The McKay Firm welcomes two new attorneys
July 29, 2021The McKay Firm is pleased to introduce Joe Catalano and Tony Ibarra The McKay Firm’s community of trusted legal counsel to serve as additional original voices to various client needs.…
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Local HR organization creates one-of-a-kind course to help Veterans find work
July 29, 2021The Greenville Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) has announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind program for military Veterans that gives them a behind-the-curtain view of what it…
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Piedmont Technical College Schedules ‘Instant Admission’ Event for August 3
July 28, 2021Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold an “Instant Admission Day” for the fall semester Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood Enrollment Center. Participants can get accepted on…
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Attorney General Wilson applauds passage of new law to combat financial exploitation of the elderly and other vulnerable adults
July 28, 2021(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Vulnerable adults in South Carolina will be better protected from financial exploitation in South Carolina because of a new law signed by Governor McMaster on July…
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DHEC issues updated wildfire smoke alert
July 28, 2021South Carolinians should be aware of the continued risk for health effects related to smoke that originated from wildfires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the western…
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Daybreak LifeCare Center announces new Executive Director
July 28, 2021Daybreak LifeCare Center announces that Eddie Benton has been selected as its new Executive Director. For the past five years, Benton served as Chair of the Board of Directors for…
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Colliers industrial team expands maritime partnership with Kinder Morgan to market services and build-to-suit opportunities at their Charleston location
July 28, 2021The Colliers industrial experts in Charleston have signed on as consultants for the largest independent terminal operator in North America Colliers | South Carolina brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR, Matt Pickard…
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Colliers Report: Columbia industrial vacancy rate at an all-time low
July 28, 2021Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights The overall industrial vacancy rate is at an all-time low of 3.97% in the Columbia industrial market. During the second quarter…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $15 million contract
July 28, 2021Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $15 million, one-year delivery order by Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC). Under this delivery order, LCE will support the U.S. Navy by…
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Richland Library publishes work of local youth with Kids in Print 2021
July 28, 2021Richland Library is releasing Kids in Print 2021, an annual literary magazine that showcases the talents of young people across the Midlands. Children and teens, ages six to 18, have…
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