U.S. Senator part of celebration to highlight Vision To Learn Charleston
January 10, 2022
School-based vision health initiative will provide K-12 students throughout CCSD with free vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription glasses Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees and staff members…
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Joe Fant to preach BJU opening services
January 10, 2022
Joe Fant, senior pastor of Community Baptist Church in South Bend, Indiana, will preach the opening services of Bob Jones University’s spring 2022 semester. Services will be held Jan. 11-12,…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC President to retire in the summer of 2022
January 10, 2022
Tom Keith, the long-time president of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina will retire in July of 2022. Keith is the founding president of the Foundation which began in…
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Planning Commission
January 10, 2022On Thursday, January 13, 2022, the Planning Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201. In the interest of public…
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Aquila Theatre Company presents a stage version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic “The Great Gatsby” at the Newberry Opera House
January 10, 2022
Adapted from novel to play, the quintessential American Jazz Age story about millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession with former lover Daisy Buchanan will come to the Newberry Opera House…
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Milliken Forestry Company announces rebrand to Milliken Advisors
January 10, 2022
Milliken Forestry Company, a full-service land management company, announced today it is rebranding as Milliken Advisors. Milliken Forestry has been a trusted partner and advisor for over 70 years, helping South Carolina…
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Gerry Schauer appointed to the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS’ 2022 Board of Directors
January 10, 2022
Schauer will be responsible for representing and growing the organization and REALTOR brand Avison Young’s South Carolina office announced today that Gerry Schauer, CCIM, a Senior Vice President specializing in…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, January 11, 2022
January 10, 2022
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m. and the board will immediately adjourn into executive session.…
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City of Columbia to close the North end of Riverfront Park to perform vegetation clearing
January 10, 2022
Beginning Tuesday, January 11, the City of Columbia will close the North end of Riverfront Park (4122 River Drive) on weekdays until 4 pm to perform vegetation clearing from both sides…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics to host preview day for prospective students
January 10, 2022The Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is hosting the last Preview Day of the season for prospective high school sophomores and their families on Saturday, February 5, 2022,…
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Dominion Energy to test sirens at Lake Murray Dam
January 10, 2022
Dominion Energy South Carolina will conduct the annual test of its Lake Murray Dam inundation sirens Tuesday, Jan. 11, at noon. The sirens will sound for approximately three minutes. Testing…
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South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association donates $10,000.00 to the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force
January 10, 2022
The South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association (SCBWA) announced that it recently presented a $10,000.00 donation to the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force. “Since 2019, our beer wholesaler members and…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Giving Back to the Community
January 10, 2022
And the winner is….. Each year Sadler Hughes Apothecary let’s their customers decide which charity they will contribute to. They have local charities on a list and customers put a check…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications for 2022-2023 school year
January 10, 2022
More than 200 scholarship opportunities totaling over $500,000 are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year now through March 5, 2022.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Executive Budget, ARPA recommendations
January 10, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced the FY 2022-2023 Executive Budget and provided his recommendations on how funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) should be invested by the General…
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City addresses citizen concerns about delayed yard trash collection
January 10, 2022The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is experiencing delays in yard trash collection due to staffing vacancies and an unprecedented heavy leaf season. “It’s been a very challenging year,…
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DHEC updates COVID-19 school guidance
January 10, 2022
Supports CDC Recommendation for Moderna Boosters After 5 Months The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) on Sunday updated its COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools booklet to reflect the…
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Agape Care Group acquires Lanier Hospice in Georgia
January 10, 2022
Expands coverage to Atlanta area and northern Georgia SPARTANBURG, SC – Agape Care Group (Agape Care), a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners and a leading hospice and palliative care…
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New year, new finances: How to set and stick to financial resolutions in 2022
January 10, 2022
World Finance offers Greenville residents tips for financial success More than 92 million Americans will make financial resolutions this year, according to a recent WalletHub study1. While research shows that…
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SC Ports achieves record volumes in 2021
January 10, 2022
South Carolina Ports had its best calendar year in history in 2021 as the SC Ports team and broader maritime community efficiently handled an unprecedented amount of cargo. “2021 was…
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Dr. William F. Schmidt matching gift challenge for the Center for Developmental Services (CDS)
January 10, 2022
The Center for Developmental Services announced a matching gift challenge to kick off 2022. Dr. Bill Schmidt, founder and Emeritus Board member and his wife, Jean, have pledged to match…
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Attorney Scott Todd named Partner at Sumner & Todd
January 10, 2022
Upstate South Carolina attorney Steve Sumner has announced the addition of B. Scott Todd as a partner in his law practice. Moving forward, the firm will be known as Sumner…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – January 11
January 10, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 11. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications for 2022-2023 school year
January 10, 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year now through March 5, 2022. More than 200 scholarship opportunities are available — totaling over $500,000.…
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Publico Kitchen and Tap coming to the BullStreet District
January 10, 2022
Publico Kitchen and Tap, a popular Latin-Asian influenced restaurant, will open its second Columbia location in the BullStreet District’s historic Ensor Building in Spring 2022. Mike Duganier, owner of Publico…
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Trinity Partners moves to downtown Class A building, 1501 Main Street
January 10, 2022
Trinity Partners is excited to announce their Columbia team has officially moved to a seven-story 138,909 square foot Class A office building at 1501 Main Street in downtown Columbia. Construction…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC President to retire in the Summer of 2022
January 10, 2022
Tom Keith, the long-time president of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina will retire in July of 2022. Keith is the founding president of the Foundation which began…
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Frampton Construction starts work on Greenville’s Trade Center
January 10, 2022Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has started work on a new, 907,444-square-foot speculative industrial development in Greenville, South…
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Sustain SC announces 2022 Board appointments
January 10, 2022
Sustain SC, an economic and conservation driven organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced its 2022-23 Board of Directors with the addition of…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce releases 2022 Competitiveness Agenda
January 10, 2022
Ahead of the start of the 2022 legislative session, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today released its annual Competitiveness Agenda, with seven major areas of improvement the General Assembly…
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Upstate Warrior Solution announces leadership gift for Veteran Resource Center
January 10, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) is proud to announce a leadership gift for a new Veteran Resource Center project, which will serve as a hub for veteran services in the Upstate.…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson releases South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force 2021 Annual Report
January 10, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2021 Annual Report at the State House today. Task Force leadership joined him…
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Colliers Report: Recovery from recession accelerated
January 10, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 Charleston Office Market Highlights The recovery from the COVID recession in the office market accelerated in the fourth quarter of 2021…
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Fireflies host Annual Job Fair January 22
January 10, 2022
Team will hire hundreds of seasonal and part-time workers for new season The Columbia Fireflies will be hosting a job fair at Segra Park Saturday, January 22 from 10 am…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names Robert Bolchoz as the next Chairman of DHEC Board
January 10, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster nominated Robert Bolchoz as the next chairman of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control following the retirement of current chairman Mark Elam. “Mr. Elam…
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Lowcountry Food Bank names three new Board members
January 10, 2022
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that three new Board members have joined its Board of Directors: Mark Crocker, Rick Redden, and Dr. Kimberly Butler Willis. The LCFB Board is comprised…
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Cohoon become partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
January 10, 2022
An experienced employment lawyer who fights for clients in courts and before administrative agencies, Jack E. Cohoon is now a partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Cohoon joined the firm…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum names Interim President and CEO
January 8, 2022
EdVenture’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Willie Calloway has been named as the Interim President and CEO. Mr. Calloway has been serving on the EdVenture Board since…
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U-Haul Growth Index: Texas is the No. 1 Growth State with South Carolina at No. 4 for 2021
January 8, 2022
Migration to southern states continues to be magnified by the lingering pandemic, and no state netted more U-Haul® customers during the last year than Texas. The Lone Star State earned…
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Prisma Health will stop most visitation to its emergency departments because of Omicron surge
January 8, 2022
Because of the steep rise in COVID-19 throughout the state and the high infection rates, patients coming to Prisma Health emergency departments will no longer be allowed to have visitors…
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Presbyterian College President Named to Clinton Economic Development Corporation
January 8, 2022
The Clinton Economic Development Corporation has elected Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg to serve on its board of directors. “I am excited and honored for the opportunity to strengthen…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Jennifer Alexander to the Company’s North Pleasantburg Office.
January 7, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jennifer Alexander has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Jennifer Alexander is a Greenville…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Valerie Houston to the company’s North Pleasantburg Office.
January 7, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Valerie Houston has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Valerie Houston is a Realtor…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices expands its presence in South Carolina
January 7, 2022
Global Network Adds New Member in Coastal Southeastern Region MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, a global residential real estate brokerage franchise network, announced its further expansion in the…
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YWCA Greater Charleston to honor Dr. Thaddeus Bell and Trudy B. Lucas with MLK Celebration Awards
January 7, 2022
Two outstanding advocates of diversity will receive awards at YWCA Greater Charleston’s 50th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration this January. Harvey Gantt Triumph Award Trudy B. Lucas…
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Lowcountry Food Bank hires Teresa Johnson as Director of People and Culture
January 7, 2022
The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce the hiring of Teresa Johnson…
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Need a New Year’s Resolution? Commit to Learning Keyboard Shortcuts to Save Yourself 64 Hours This Year
January 7, 2022
By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer I’m a CPA in public practice, surrounded by other CPAs. I’m a bona fide nerd: Exhibit A) One of my…
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VisionGreenwood’s broadband pilot program for rural Greenwood could serve as model for other communities across the South Carolina
January 7, 2022
VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Launches Project SOS – Senior Outreach Services
January 7, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is happy to announce our newest community outreach program: Project SOS (Senior Outreach Services). Project SOS is a free program available to seniors 65 and…
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LS3P Principal Katie Robinson, CKM promoted to Chief Marketing Officer
January 6, 2022
LS3P congratulates Principal Katie Robinson, CKM, on her promotion to Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 1st 2022. Robinson, who joined the firm in 2004, previously served in a range of…
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