Laurens County Council Meeting – May 10th Agenda
May 9, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 10th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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The Cassina Group ranked in the top 1000 brokerages in the nation
May 9, 2022
Real estate company The Cassina Group has been ranked in the top 1000 brokerages in the United States. The company received the honor from T3 Sixty as part of its…
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Leading South Carolina victims’ rights organizations host rally for sexual assault survivor awareness at State House
May 9, 2022
#JusticeForChloe, #JusticeForDallas, #JusticeForHer On Thursday, May 12th, the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), community partners, and assault survivors…
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Ameris Bank contributes $250,000 of support to South Carolina business innovation
May 9, 2022
Ameris Bank announces a $250,000 contribution to the South Carolina Research Authority’s (SCRA) Industry Partnership Fund (IPF) to help promote innovation throughout the state. The contribution is tied for the…
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SCBIO and Midlands Technical College debut new biopharma certificate program to develop talent for life sciences
May 9, 2022
In recognition of the importance of adding talented workers for the booming life sciences industry in South Carolina, Midlands Technical College is the first in the state to launch the…
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CREC Real Estate and Rincon Capital Partners acquire Planters Trace Apartments
May 9, 2022
Upgrades Planned for Charleston-Area Multifamily Rental Community CREC Real Estate, LLC (“CREC”) and Rincon Capital Partners (“Rincon”) today announced they have jointly acquired Planters Trace Apartments (“Planters Trace”), a 96-unit,…
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Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp. establishing operations in Barnwell County
May 9, 2022
$5.6 million investment to create 65 new jobs Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp., a family-owned rubber and plastic foam company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The…
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Flock and Rally earns five marketing and communications industry awards
May 9, 2022
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, recently earned a Mercury Award and two Silver Wing Awards from the S.C. Public Relations…
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Bon Secours recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month in May
May 9, 2022
Encourages FAST action following onset of symptoms About every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke – a leading cause of death and disability. So, Bon Secours is observing…
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Ashley Pomposelli named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 9, 2022
Ashley Pomposelli doesn’t remember a time when she didn’t want to be a teacher. She played school with her friends when she was a little girl and grew up around…
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Dancing with the Stars fundraiser for local families living with Alzheimer’s
May 9, 2022
The ARK of South Carolina will host its 12th annual Dancing with The ARK’s Stars fundraising event on May 21, 2022. A Doctor of Physical Therapy, director of public relations, and CEO, are…
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CCSD Nutrition Services celebrates School Lunch Hero Day
May 9, 2022
Nutrition Services team members are an essential component of Charleston County School District (CCSD). They demonstrate sincere dedication to ensuring that students receive high-quality, delicious meals every day, including today,…
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MUSC to commemorate 40 years of HIV/AIDS in South Carolina
May 9, 2022
The MUSC Waring Historical Library will host a multiday symposium commemorating the 40th anniversary of the diagnosis of South Carolina’s first AIDS patient. May 25 marks the 40th anniversary of the…
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Kory Roberts named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 9, 2022
Kory Roberts is only a third year teacher, but already a leader among his colleagues at Memminger Elementary School and in Charleston County School District (CCSD). He was named a…
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Largest CSU graduating class walks the stage
May 9, 2022
The largest Charleston Southern University graduating class ever, with 776 graduates, was recognized Saturday, May 7 at North Charleston Coliseum. Ceremonies for the Classes of 2021 and 2020 were held…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg joins artist Kelvin Blufton to unveil tribute to first responders
May 9, 2022
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, visual artist Kelvin Blufton and special guest Sarah Greenberg, wife of the late Reuben M. Greenberg, former Charleston police chief, for an unveiling of…
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Water Mission working with Sanders-Clyde
May 9, 2022
Thanks to Water Mission, students at Sanders-Clyde Elementary School have participated in events this spring to raise awareness about the global water crisis. The partnership began a few months ago…
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JNO Tech Accelerator Group welcomes Logicle founder as managing partner
May 9, 2022
The JNO Tech Accelerator Group, a startup accelerator based in Nashville TN, has added Dr. Jonathan Fowler as a managing partner. Dr. Fowler is the founder & CEO Logicle Analytics…
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Hartness announces the return of Fresh Fridays at Hartness
May 9, 2022
Hartness, the award-winning 449-acre urban village located on Greenville’s Eastside, announced the return of Fresh Fridays at Hartness on May 13th and June 10th. Fresh Fridays at Hartness will see…
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South Carolina Superintendent of the Year and District Administrator of the Year announced
May 9, 2022
Barnwell School District 29 (Williston) Superintendent, Dr. Marcella Shaw, has been named the 2023 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Saluda County Schools Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction,…
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The Beach Company announces four new hires and one promotion
May 9, 2022
Today, The Beach Company announces four new hires and one promotion. Bobby Tapp has been hired as the senior project manager for Kiawah River where he will oversee the Kiawah…
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ScanSource leaders recognized as CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel
May 9, 2022
ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Nell Alverson, Courtney Cox, Stephanie Mays and…
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County opens mental health training session to residents
May 9, 2022
As part of efforts to highlight May as Mental Health Month, Richland County’s Government and Community Services Department (GCS) is partnering with a local nonprofit treatment center for a training…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at commencement
May 9, 2022
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 6. Included were 318 participants (additional students graduated but did not participate), 13 military…
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For National Women’s Health Week, DHEC reminds women to prioritize their health and wellbeing
May 9, 2022
Staying up to date on routine appointments and starting healthy habits can make lasting improvements to overall health During National Women’s Health Week (May 8-14), the South Carolina Department of…
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County seeks public input on proposed 2022-2023 budget
May 9, 2022
The public will soon have the chance to give feedback on Richland County’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.…
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Jim Newsome receives SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
May 9, 2022
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded outgoing President and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, Jim Newsome, its Distinguished Service Award during the 2022 SCEDA Annual Conference…
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Jim Cook named SCEDA Local Developer of the Year
May 9, 2022
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded Jim Cook, executive director of the Cherokee County Development Board, its Local Developer of the Year award during the 2022 SCEDA Annual…
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Center for Advanced Technical Studies honored as SkillsUSA Models of Excellence Chapter
May 9, 2022
The SkillsUSA Chapter located at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) has been named a SkillsUSA Models of Excellence Chapter for 2022 in the Framework component of Personal…
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School District Five schools ranked in the top 15 by U.S. News & World Report
May 9, 2022
Lexington-Richland School District Five is a leader in South Carolina for preparing students for college, and three of its schools are ranked among the top high schools in the state…
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School District Five names 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year
May 9, 2022
Lexington-Richland School District Five announced its new Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year during a May 2 ceremony. Elisa Westfall, an English teacher at CrossRoads Intermediate…
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Spring Valley Rotary Club awards scholarships
May 9, 2022
Spring Valley High School Seniors Recognized Spring Valley Rotary Club awarded two Spring Valley High School graduating seniors with the club’s annual scholarships at its May 5th lunch meeting. The…
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DHEC celebrates South Carolina’s hospitals and dedicated healthcare workers during National Hospital Week
May 9, 2022
As National Hospital Week (May 8-14) is recognized across the country, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) praises South Carolina’s hospitals and healthcare workers for their courageous…
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Applications are open for INDIE GRANTS program, offering up to $35K and production assistance to SC filmmakers
May 9, 2022
For the 12th consecutive year, the South Carolina Film Commission and Trident Technical College are accepting short film project submissions for their INDIE GRANTS program. Created to support our home-grown film…
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SCETV announces new Chief Public Information Officer
May 9, 2022
Landon Masters joins SCETV team to lead communications efforts South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced Landon Masters as the new Chief Public Information Officer. This position will lead communications, branding…
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High school students commit to teaching profession
May 9, 2022
In a ceremony similar to one held for student-athletes, student teachers in Richland School District Two recently signed certificates recognizing their commitment to making a difference in the lives of…
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Computer science magnet school wins National Merit Award of Excellence
May 9, 2022
Sandlapper Elementary School recently received the Magnet Schools of America (MSA), 2022 National New and Emerging Merit Award of Excellence. MSA made the announcement at its national conference in Nevada…
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Amanda Hawkins, Director of The Surgery Center of Charleston elected president of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA)
May 9, 2022
Amanda Hawkins, BSN, RN, CASC, CAIP, director of The Surgery Center of Charleston, has been elected president of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA). The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association is…
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Join the Plishing Challenge
May 9, 2022
Let’s go fishing and help clean up our waterways! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is launching a new initiative called the SCWF Plishing Challenge to encourage people to go fishing…
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Greer Relief announces first ever Greer Relief Week
May 9, 2022
From May 14th – May 21st, Greer Relief will be hosting the first ever Greer Relief Week. They have partnered with local businesses, restaurants, and organizations to raise funds for…
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Trinity Partners announces recent major transaction
May 9, 2022
Nick Stomski, SIOR and Jake Nidiffer of Trinity Partners completed the sale/leaseback of a 60,000 square foot distribution facility in the State Farmers Market. The property located at 307 &…
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Brooke Miller joins Crawford as Public Relations Account Executive
May 9, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed Brooke Miller as public relations account executive. In this role, Miller will work closely with Crawford clients to support…
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Infinity welcomes Madi Kwiatkowski and Ryan Fleming
May 9, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Madi Kwiatkowski, Media Buyer, and Ryan Fleming, Media Coordinator. “We’re always excited…
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Colliers Report: Robust hotel activity continues into 2022
May 9, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 South Carolina Hotel Robust hotel activity continues into 2022 Market Highlights Increasing average daily hotel rates and revenue per available room…
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LDHS Student Named SC Technology Champion for WPEC Region
May 9, 2022
For the twentieth consecutive year, the outstanding Career and Technical Education student from each region will be recognized as a Technology Champion during the South Carolina Education and Business Summit…
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LDHS Senior Named Work Based Learning Student of the Year for WPEC Region
May 9, 2022
The SC Work-Based Learning Student (WBL) of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding WBL student who exemplifies representation while applying academia to real life, real work, and real-world situations in…
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LCSO Jail and Bail Round Up
May 8, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) annual “Jail and Bail” fundraiser was a great success despite the threat of bad weather on Friday. Community leaders, business owners, county council representatives…
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American Legion Post 25 Contributes to Fund for District 55 K-9 Article Dogs
May 8, 2022
It’s hard to keep up with the members of American Legion Post 25. Literally. They are always out in the community completing small and not so small projects for those…
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To Be a Tiger
May 8, 2022
If you attend Clemson, It’s a given that you’re a Tiger. But Thomas Lowry takes that to a new level. It was almost a given that Thomas Lowry would follow…
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Kopis named one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for 2022
May 6, 2022
Leading software developer Kopis has earned a spot as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for 2022. Not only that, but Kopis also took home the number two…
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