Public Invited to Provide Input on Instructional Materials
March 3, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) invites the public to virtually review Physical Education 9-12 and Advanced Placement Macroeconomics textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation launches UP (Upward Professionals), an employment initiative with Hospitality America and Windsor Aughtry Hotel Group
March 3, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a Greenville-based non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families, recently announced a unique pilot program and partnership with Hospitality America…
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New national podcast for women and men supporting women in non-traditional careers launches
March 3, 2022
‘Women Talk Construction,’ Hosted by Christi Powell and Angela Gardner UPSTATE, SC – The ‘Women Talk Construction’ podcast premiers Monday, March 7, just in time to celebrate Women in Construction…
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Rare chance to hear Duke Ellington hits live!
March 3, 2022
Charleston Jazz is proud to present “The ‘Suite’ Sounds of Ellington,” at two popular Lowcountry venues this March. The highly-acclaimed Charleston Jazz Orchestra will appear at the beautiful, outdoor Firefly…
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Blue Bicycle Books to resume author events in April
March 3, 2022
Blue Bicycle author luncheons are back! Blue Bicycle Books and national bestselling writer Mary Laura Phillpott (author of I Miss You When I Blink) invite you to a luncheon for…
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Charleston Metro Chamber to host third-annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference
March 2, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced their third-annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference, themed “Mutual Prosperity: Creating an Equitable Community.” The conference will be held on April 5 from 8:30to 4:30. “Creating…
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Charleston Farmers Market begins 2022 season March 5
March 2, 2022
The Charleston Farmers Market, located in Marion Square, will begin the 2022 market season March 5, 2022. The market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through…
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CSX closing multiple railroad crossings in Moncks Corner for maintenance
March 2, 2022
Closures Anticipated to Start March 14 CSX Transportation has scheduled the closure of multiple railroad crossings this month in Moncks Corner to allow for crews to conduct routine maintenance and…
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Our Pee Dee branch is getting a new home!
March 2, 2022
After over two years of pandemic response and assessing the modern needs of the Pee Dee region, we are excited to announce our Pee Dee Branch is moving to a…
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The Mill District Public Art Trail RFQ deadline to apply is approaching
March 2, 2022
701 Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) is seeking artists to develop and execute site-specific works for five gate houses located on the grounds of the historic Granby and Olympia Mills…
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Dominion Energy launches program in Saluda to help customers save energy and money
March 2, 2022
Dominion Energy’s Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP) will offer approximately 2,000 eligible Saluda customers free energy-efficiency assessments and improvements, as well as other energy-saving products and services. Residents began receiving…
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Embedded mental health clinician initiative expansion
March 2, 2022
The Columbia Police Department (CPD) with the full support of Columbia City Council announces the expansion of an initiative that assists citizens encountered by officers during mental health or behavioral…
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Spectrum waives charges for customer calls to Ukraine through end of March
March 2, 2022
To help customers communicate with friends and family impacted by the conflict in Ukraine, Spectrum today announced it is waiving charges for all calls to Ukraine for Spectrum Voice® and…
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Spartanburg Community College announces speaker line-up for inaugural SCC Impact Celebration event
March 2, 2022
Spartanburg Community College is proud to announce that South Carolina State Representative Rita Allison, OneSpartanburg, Inc President and CEO Allen Smith, and former SCC student Ryan Collins will be the…
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Two Perspectives: Land & Water by Robert Ariail & Tony Scully
March 2, 2022
Opening Reception: March 10, 2022 5:30 p.m. An opening reception for Two Perspectives: Land & Water will be held Thursday, March 10 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Bassett…
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Principal’s love of literacy leads to state recognition
March 2, 2022
Kimberly Hutcherson, principal of the Center for Achievement (CFA) in Richland School District Two is the winner of the Palmetto State Literacy Association’s Distinguished Literacy Administrator of the Year award.…
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Students develop solutions to improve their schools at second annual Hackathon
March 2, 2022
The spirit of hacking is tackling challenging problems with elegant, immediate and compelling solutions. R2 Innovates, a district initiative whose purpose is to encourage design thinking, foster creativity through collaboration and bring…
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Ridge View High School wins Whole Child Award
March 2, 2022
Caring for the whole child is infused in the culture at Ridge View High School. The school in Richland School District Two is known for providing students with the tools…
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Video podcast series releases third episode to elevate the conversation around education transformation, teacher leadership
March 2, 2022
A new video podcast series releases its third episode this week to elevate the conversation around education transformation in South Carolina. Dropping on March 3, this episode of the ElevatED4SC…
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Madison Younginer promoted to business development executive for CarolinaPower
March 2, 2022
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and North Augusta, has promoted Madison Younginer to Business Development Executive. Younginer joined CarolinaPower’s business development team three…
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Memorial Service Scheduled for Legendary Presbyterian College Professor
March 2, 2022
As Covid declines, the family of Dr. K. Nolon Carter, Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Presbyterian College will celebrate his life at a memorial service to be…
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LCSD 56 Announces Change in Covid-19 Protocols
March 2, 2022
On Tuesday, March 1st, Laurens County School District 56 announced changes to the Covid-19 protocols. The changes include: Students and staff are no longer expected to wear masks on school…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Relocating and Reopening March 9th
March 2, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, March 7 & 8 as they relocate to their new expanded space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in…
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Lander University’s 150th Anniversary begins with March 15 celebration
March 2, 2022
It’s time to celebrate! Lander University will kick off its official 150th anniversary year celebrations with an evening of fun and festive activities beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.…
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Lush Acres Market Expanding Product Line – Pork Now Available
March 2, 2022
Lush Acres Market in Clinton recently they were upgrading their market with new coolers to allow them to provide more fresh produce and other products. The expansion also includes their…
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Upper Savannah Regional Job Fair Planned for March 17 in Greenwood
March 2, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and SC Works/Upper Savannah are hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Medford Family Event Center…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins nationwide investigation into TikTok
March 2, 2022
Attorneys General concerned for safety and well-being of children Today, Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok for providing and promoting its social media platform to children…
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Colliers Report: Tourism boosts hotel business in 2021 despite staffing shortages
March 2, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights The South Carolina hotel market recovered more quickly than other markets around the country. Occupancy, average…
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MTC General Counsel: 2022 Black History Month Honoree
March 2, 2022
Richland School District Two is recognizing Midlands Technical College’s General Counsel as a 2022 Black History Month Honoree. Attorney Joseph Bias will be one of 14 honorees recognized by the…
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NFT Community provides significant meals funding to RMHC Charleston
March 2, 2022
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) would like to thank ChelleBee and her team at Hodler Heroes NFT for their generous NFT donation. Hodler Heroes NFT —…
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CIU Cook School of Business hosting high school summer Business & Leadership Academy
March 2, 2022
Business-minded high school students are invited to join with other budding entrepreneurs at Columbia International University’s Business & Leadership Academy this summer on the campus of CIU. The Academy is…
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OTO Development acquires Best Western Fort Walton Beach
March 2, 2022
OTO Development has acquired Best Western Fort Walton Beach in the Florida Panhandle, adding a promising oceanfront property to the hotelier’s growing leisure portfolio. A major renovation is planned. David…
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SC SBDC named as “Spoke” organization in SBA Community Navigator Program for South Carolina
March 2, 2022
Utilizing a “hub and spoke” model the SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program will equip and empower South Carolina’s historically underserved entrepreneurs The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC)…
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LRADAC to host Black Balloon art installation in honor of 172 Individuals lost to overdoses in Richland and Lexington Counties
March 2, 2022
172 residents of Richland and Lexington Counties lost their lives to substance overdoses in 2021—an alarming rise that follows national trends in the increasing numbers of substance misuse-related deaths. To…
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Accounting students at Greenville Technical College make sizable impact through VITA program
March 2, 2022
Students in an advanced accounting class at Greenville Technical College prepare tax returns for the community through the United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program each Spring Semester. Through…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell announces promotions for Tiffany Yacobozzi and Brandon Dailey to Senior Accountant
March 2, 2022
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, announced promotions for Tiffany Yacobozzi and Brandon Dailey from Staff Accountant to Senior Staff Accountant. Tiffany has…
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SC Life Sciences honors four leaders in Clemson’s Dr. Martine LaBerge, MUSC Health, DHEC’s Dr. Linda Bell, Nephron’s Ashley Daugherty at record gathering
March 2, 2022
Photo caption: Dr. Linda Belle receives the South Carolina Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Individual Contribution To resounding applause from a record gathering from 6 countries, 26 states and virtually…
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Trident United Way volunteers make 5th annual Read Across America Day a success
March 2, 2022
Trident United Way’s 5th Annual Read Across America Day made a difference for students across the Tri-County. More than 40 volunteers read to an estimated 900 elementary school students during…
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Greenville Technical College student selected for South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Student Advisory Committee
March 2, 2022
Bridajia (Rudy) Wood, a student at Greenville Technical College, has been selected as a member of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) Student Advisory Committee. The group is…
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BMW expanding operations in Spartanburg County with new press shop
March 2, 2022
$200 million investment will create 200 new jobs BMW announced today that the company is expanding its Spartanburg County operations with the construction of a new press shop. The $200 million…
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FUEL hires Courtney Beasley as Executive Director, Marketing & Growth Strategy
March 2, 2022
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategy, branding, and demand generation, has hired Courtney Beasley as executive director, marketing and growth strategy. In this newly created…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges sale of Albemarle Point Center for $26 million
March 2, 2022
Cushman & Wakefield announced that the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Albemarle Point Center, a collection of two office buildings in Charleston’s West Ashley submarket.…
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All-County Basketball Players and Coaches of the Year Announced
March 2, 2022
The All-County Basketball Roster is out and it’s impressive. Diamonte Grant, Laurens Academy’s high-scoring forward, and Tinique Austin, a force inside for Clinton High, are the basketball Players of the…
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City of Clinton Plans Meeting to Hear from Public on Recreation Project
March 1, 2022
The City of Clinton will hold a Public Recreation Meeting to hear from residents on the new Recreation Project. If you would like to participate and provide your thoughts you…
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Enrollment Up 9% Due to No-Cost Option at PTC
March 1, 2022
Last fall, news about Piedmont Technical College’s “No-Cost Option” triggered a massive wave of enrollees. As of February, enrollment at PTC has increased 9% overall compared to last spring. “We…
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Visual and performing arts scholarship available for Spartanburg County students
March 1, 2022
Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce that the application period has opened for the Mary Wheeler David Scholarship. The Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship is an annual award open to…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is hiring
March 1, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is hosting a Saturday hiring open house for a variety of clinical positions. Join Bon Secours for open interviews in the following positions:…
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Upstate Warrior Solution named first nonprofit to win Applause Award by Better Business Bureau of the Upstate
March 1, 2022
BBB® of Upstate South Carolina awarded Upstate Warrior Solution with the BBB Applause Award for meeting and exceeding advertising standards, making it the first nonprofit to receive the award. Each quarter,…
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Ingevity invests $500,000 in International African American Museum
March 1, 2022
The International African American Museum has received a $500,000 pledge from Ingevity, the North Charleston, South Carolina-based specialty chemicals, high-performance activated carbon and engineered polymers company with a mission of…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas to host 17th Annual RMHCC Golf Classic
March 1, 2022
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas (RMHCC) is announced its 17th Annual RMHCC Golf Classic will be held on Wednesday, April 27th at the Cliffs at Mountain Park. We’re warming up…
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