Lander University announces Spring 2022 graduates
June 6, 2022
Lander University conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees upon 421 students during the 165th commencement ceremony on May 4. Hollywood actor Andy Buckley, known for his role in the hit television…
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‘Championship Spirit’ lifts PC over $8 million goal for athletic facilities
June 6, 2022
This spring, Presbyterian College crossed the finish line in record fashion after raising more than $8 million for athletic facilities in just five months. The $8 million Championship Spirit initiative…
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Lander University Presents Moore Award to Dr. Osvaldo Parrilla
June 6, 2022
A first-generation college graduate who “continues to love what I do” has been named the recipient of Lander University’s Moore Award for Excellence in General Education Teaching. Dr. Osvaldo Parrilla,…
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PTC Graduate from Laurens Receives County Academic Award
June 6, 2022
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent spring commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Colton Post was the honoree for Laurens County.
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Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Five New Members
June 6, 2022
The Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame will induct five members into its fourth class on Tuesday, August 30. The induction ceremony will be held in The Magnolia Room at…
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Just Say Something holds Honey Baked Ham Father’s Day Fundraiser
June 5, 2022
Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Father’s Day Fundraiser on Father’s Day, June 19, 2022 to “Celebrate Dads and Family” sitting down to eat dinner together.…
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CommunityWorks selected to receive $1M investment from TD as part of their $100M equity fund in support of minority-owned small businesses
June 5, 2022
CommunityWorks was selected as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to receive an investment from TD Bank as part of its Equity Fund to support minority-owned small businesses. CommunityWorks received…
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FUEL accepting applications for 3rd quarter nonprofit grant program
June 5, 2022
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategy, branding, and demand generation, is accepting applications for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the third quarter. As…
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Terminix shares eight travel tips to protect against bed bugs this summer
June 5, 2022
Following two years of decreased travel, experts are predicting a significant bounce-back this summer. With increased travel comes a greater risk of bed bug encounters, and Terminix Service, Inc., the…
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Hotel Hartness announces Michael Bonasia as Director of Sales and Marketing
June 4, 2022
Hotel Hartness today announced Michael Bonasia as director of sales and marketing. In this role, Bonasia will be responsible for driving business development and leading the sales team for the…
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Renu Energy Solutions supports Wild Hope Farm’s journey to net zero with new solar installations
June 3, 2022
Two new solar arrays, composed of 62 panels, will increase Wild Hope Farm’s clean energy generation capacity and support their net zero energy goals Renu Energy Solutions, a locally-owned and…
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Duke Energy supports fellow first responders in South Carolina with more than $500,000 in grants to support emergency preparedness
June 2, 2022
Funding will support 34 nonprofits and government agencies from across the state Grants up to $20,000 will pay for training, life-saving equipment and new technology to aid in disaster planning…
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9Round honors top franchisees at 2022 World Convention
June 2, 2022
9Round, the world’s largest kickboxing chain, announced the winners of the brand’s most prestigious awards during its 2022 World Convention held in Orlando, Florida this month. These awards include the…
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Boy Scout statue stolen over Memorial Day weekend from Scout Office
June 2, 2022
Bronze statue make by famous bronze sculptor R. Tait McKenzie stolen After returning to the office to the Coastal Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America, staff discovered that…
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Berkeley County publishes inaugural Hurricane Guide for 2022 Storm Season
June 2, 2022
Available in English and Spanish; Portuguese by 2023 Berkeley County has published its inaugural Hurricane Guide for the 2022 Storm Season. Available in both English and Spanish, the Hurricane Guide…
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Dorchester County’s 2022 Hurricane Preparedness Expo at Ashley River Park
June 2, 2022
Join the Dorchester County Emergency Management Department on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 10am to 1pm for the 9th Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo. The event will be held at the…
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MUSC junior researcher earns state recognition for excellence in scientific research
June 2, 2022
Julianne Flanagan, Ph.D., awarded 2022 SC Governor’s Young Scientist Award for Excellence in Scientific Research Gov. Henry McMaster recognized Julianne Flanagan, Ph.D., for her extraordinary scientific contributions to psychiatry and…
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“By The River” receives Communicator Award
June 2, 2022
Season 4 recognized with Award of Distinction South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that Season 4 of its weekly, 30-minute, literature-focused series, By The River, received an Award of Distinction…
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Origin SC to host First Annual Spring Fundraiser Event
June 2, 2022
Origin SC to host First Annual Spring Fundraiser Event to Raise Funds for Victims of Crime at Freehouse Brewery Origin is hosting a Spring raffle fundraiser at Freehouse Brewery on Saturday, June 4th…
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Richland Library hosts Open Book by Mary How
June 2, 2022
AiR Mary How will Present Artwork Created During Her Spring Residency Richland Library’s Main location (1431 Assembly Street) welcomes Open Book by Mary How, a mandala-themed gallery exhibition. Artist and…
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Experience Columbia launches Digital Pimento Cheese Passport
June 2, 2022
Today, two days prior to National Cheese Day on June 4, Experience Columbia SC will be re-launching it’s highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. The refreshed passport features 17 dishes highlighting the…
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Lexington District One promotes two educators to PES assistant principal
June 2, 2022
On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of two educators to the position of Pelion Elementary School assistant principal —…
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Richland One seeking public input on redrawing school board single-member election districts
June 2, 2022
Richland One is redrawing the boundary lines for the school board’s four single-member election districts. The proposed changes will not affect attendance zone boundaries for any school within Richland One.…
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CLIMB Fund announces first hire in Midlands
June 2, 2022
The CLIMB Fund, a not-for-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) which has served the Lowcountry of South Carolina for over 40 years, announced its first Columbia based employee today. The…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes six summer interns
June 2, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to have six interns for the summer semester. Returning to Infinity, Brooke Ruhoff joins for a second semester…
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Richland One’s Columbia High receives National Showcase Schools award
June 2, 2022
Columbia High School is one of only eight schools in South Carolina to receive the 2021-2022 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award. The designation is given annually to schools…
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City of Columbia to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and testing at city parks
June 2, 2022
The City of Columbia is partnering with SC DHEC to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and tests at city operated parks around Columbia. SC DHEC will be handing out self-administering tests kits…
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James Owens appointed Countybank BSA Officer
June 2, 2022
Countybank announced that James Owens has been appointed Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer by the Countybank Board of Directors overseeing both the BSA and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation awards grant to support nursing pilot program
June 2, 2022
The BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation continues to invest in nursing education at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) College of Nursing. A grant from the Foundation will enable…
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South Carolina ETV wins 19 Telly awards
June 2, 2022
Shows and programs take gold, silver and bronze recognition in various categories South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a total of 19 Telly awards when the list of winners was released.…
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Santee Cooper now accepting applications for its EVolve Electric Vehicle Grant Program
June 2, 2022
Santee Cooper is now accepting applications for its new EVolve Electric Vehicle Commercial Grant Program. The program is available to Santee Cooper commercial customers and will offer grants of up…
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Greenwood Capital expand retirement solutions, recognize W. Coxe and D. Lollis for achieving retirement credentials
June 2, 2022
Greenwood Capital announces the expansion of its group and individual retirement plan/account solutions utilizing proprietary unified managed account (“UMA”) models, enabling plan participants/clients to customize their retirement accounts for their…
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South Carolina Film Commission and the University of South Carolina partner on a film project to help expand the state’s production industry
June 2, 2022
In an effort to continue growing South Carolina’s film industry, the South Carolina Film Commission is pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina (UofSC). The…
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West Columbia Beautification Foundation hosts 6th Annual Taste on the River
June 2, 2022
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s 6th Annual Taste on the River is Tuesday, June 14, 2022, from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia,…
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New office development coming soon to Blue House Road
June 2, 2022
NAI Charleston facilitated the sale of a ±1.92 AC site on Blue House Road just off I-26 and part of the Ingleside Development in North Charleston. The lot was sold…
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Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc. expanding operations in Lexington County, SC
June 2, 2022
$7 Million investment to create 35 jobs Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc., a family-owned strength training equipment company, today announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County. The company’s $7 Million…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Sherry Pelletier to the Company’s Pelham Road Office
June 2, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Sherry Pelletier has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Sherry grew up in Greenville and has proudly…
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Trustus Theatre presents First Date the Musical
June 1, 2022
The perfect date night show comes to Trustus Theatre this summer. First Date, Broadway’s musical comedy, opens on the Thigpen Main Stage on Friday, June 17th and runs through July…
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Mueller named partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA
June 1, 2022
A family law attorney with more than a decade’s experience, Amanda S. “Mandy” Mueller has become the newest partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA. A skilled litigator, Mueller’s multi-faceted…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank has an urgent need for volunteers
June 1, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank is in urgent need of volunteers to complete the packing of boxes for our Senior Program. Harvest Hope sends out over 3,400 senior boxes monthly and…
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Grant funding for Greenville Technical College’s Upward Bound Program renewed
June 1, 2022
A grant from the U.S. Department of Education funding the Upward Bound program at Greenville Technical College (GTC) has been renewed for a five-year period. GTC will receive $1.5 million…
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IMPH releases recommendations for S.C.’s Direct Care Workforce in long-term care settings
June 1, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) has released a new report that surveys the challenges associated with direct care worker recruitment and retention throughout South Carolina.…
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International African American Museum announces opening date
June 1, 2022
Charleston, S.C. – After over 20 years of planning, the International African American Museum (IAAM) has announced that the museum will be welcoming visitors for opening the weekend of January 21,…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation grant allows for purchase of vital hurricane preparedness items
June 1, 2022
The Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Waccamaw region’s leading philanthropic organization, has granted funds for blue disaster relief tarps and microporous breathable suits to Habitat for Humanity in Horry and Georgetown…
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Webinar to help employers attract and retain workers
May 31, 2022
Merit pay for Upstate workers has risen 5.6 percent over the past 12 months but with inflation rising 8.6 percent over the same period, workers are not inclined to celebrate.…
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Makeready appoints Tim Morton as Executive Chef of their newest experience, The Ryder Hotel
May 31, 2022
Executive Chef, Tim Morton Will Direct all Creative Culinary for both The Ryder Hotel and Emeline Makeready, the hospitality company that concepts, manages and operates a diverse collection of brands,…
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Purple Haze: A Conservation Film screening at Charleston Terrace Theatre
May 31, 2022Zach Steinhauser will be partnering with the Charleston Audubon Society for a screening of Purple Haze: A Conservation Film, his documentary on one of the many wonders of South Carolina,…
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Colliers | South Carolina brokers receive global recognition from Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) for top industrial transactions in 2021
May 31, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg, Charleston, SC – Colliers brokers in Greenville-Spartanburg and Charleston, SC were recently honored by the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) for top industrial transactions in 2021.…
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South Carolina Bar recognizes 2022 Annual Award recipients
May 31, 2022
Five South Carolina attorneys and one law firm were recently recognized by the South Carolina Bar for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession in South Carolina. The recognitions took…
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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites receives Order of the Palmetto Award
May 31, 2022
On May 19, 2022, United States Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites, District of South Carolina, received from Henry Dargan McMaster, the Governor of South Carolina, the highest award given to…
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