FUEL wins SC Public Relations Society of America Mercury Award
May 4, 2022
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategy, branding, and demand generation, received a Mercury Award of Merit from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America…
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Frampton puts a lid on last facility at Charleston Trade Center
May 4, 2022
Brings Charleston Trade Center to completion at 2.5M fully leased sq ft Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has…
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Sherman College Board of Trustees begins presidential search
May 4, 2022
The Sherman College Board of Trustees has taken its first official steps to begin the search for the institution’s sixth president. The Board identified and vetted several search firms to…
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Chapman Cultural Center presents first-ever President’s Choice Youth Art Month Awards
May 4, 2022For the first time ever, Chapman Cultural Center presented participants of the annual Spartanburg County Youth Art Month Exhibit “President’s Choice” awards to celebrate their work. Out of 400 plus…
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City of Laurens Moves to Meet the Demand for Rental Housing
May 3, 2022
On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, City Council held a special called meeting to approve the sale of City of Laurens property just off East Hampton Street in the area known…
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Laurens County Chamber Announces First Quarter Ambassador and Small Business of Excellence Winners
May 3, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce awarded the first quarter Ambassador and Small Business of Excellence Awards at during the April Board of Directors meeting. Cortni Motes, Laurens County Public…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation’s ninth annual Midlands Gives Day returns on Tuesday, May 3
May 3, 2022
Invest for impact by supporting 546 local nonprofits on this 18-hour virtual day of giving Central Carolina Community Foundation is rallying the community to support 546 local nonprofits on Midlands…
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Natasha Akery named a Top Five Teacher of the Year finalist
May 3, 2022
Teaching is a second career for Natasha Akery; she joined the profession in 2017 through an alternative certification process. She has filled the roles of English instructor and Diversity Coach…
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“Making It Grow” remembers longtime friend during special episode
May 3, 2022
Program honors and celebrates the legacy of Tony Melton during “A Tribute to Tony Melton” On April 26, a special episode of the South Carolina ETV (SCETV) series Making It…
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William Means Real Estate no. 1 boutique firm in Mt. Pleasant and records nearly $104 million in Q1 sales
May 3, 2022
In the first quarter of this year, William Means Real Estate recorded nearly $104 million in company sales with a $1.3 million average sales price, solidifying their standing as a…
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Duke Energy caps off monthlong focus on sustainability efforts across South Carolina with $100,000 grant to PowerPlantSC
May 3, 2022
Duke Energy celebrates national Arbor Day by awarding a $100,000 grant to PowerPlantSC, an initiative by the South Carolina Floodwater Commission and the S.C. Tree Farm Committee to help communities…
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Scott Branham of Matrix Construction joins Better Business Bureau Board of Directors
May 3, 2022
Better Business Bureau (BBB®) serving Upstate South Carolina is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Branham, Business Development and Project Manager for Matrix Construction Co., Inc. in Anderson, to…
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Santee Cooper and Denmark Technical College join forces to build diversity in lineworker training
May 3, 2022
Santee Cooper and Denmark Technical College collaborated on a new electrical lineworkers program at the Historically Black, two-year technical college located in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Together, the organizations created…
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Travel and Tourism Week celebrates South Carolina’s robust tourism industry and the people who fuel it
May 3, 2022
Gov. Henry McMaster proclaimed May 1-7, 2022 is Travel and Tourism Week in South Carolina. This announcement aligns with the nationwide celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which spotlights the…
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John Whetstone named GMK’s Director of Operations
May 2, 2022
Based on his 22 years of service to the firm and his expanded involvement in GMK’s operational functions, Mr. John Whetstone has been named to the newly created position of…
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Midlands leaders discuss rail elimination and alignment
May 2, 2022Midlands leaders gathered today for a press conference focused on rail elimination and alignment. Local officials who supported the press conference included representatives from the SC Senate, SC House of…
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Spartanburg Community College and Converse University partner to create new direct-transfer program
May 2, 2022Leadership of Spartanburg Community College and Converse University signed agreements to develop a block transfer program that offers SCC graduates who successfully complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of…
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SC Housing homebuyer program offers low rates, $10,000 in assistance to ‘Palmetto Heroes’
May 2, 2022
With home prices and interest rates on the rise, achieving the goal of homeownership can be a challenge for many South Carolina residents. With this in mind, SC Housing continues…
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Colliers Report: Class B space is available until Class A space delivers
May 2, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights The Columbia industrial market vacancy rate dropped from 4.62% during the first quarter of 2021 to 4.10%…
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Harness Health Partners announces opening of Greenville Executive Health Center
May 2, 2022
Executive Health Center provides custom health solutions for Greenville, SC businesses Harness Health Partners, a wholly-owned and award-winning subsidiary of leading United States health system Bon Secours Mercy Health, announces…
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Shanel Matthews joins LCK as Project Coordinator
May 2, 2022
LCK welcomes Shanel Matthews as its newest member of the Columbia team of project management professionals. As Project Coordinator, Matthews brings to LCK a unique background in administration and social…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s strong demand driving rental rates higher
May 2, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Charleston Industrial Market Highlights Demand for industrial space in Charleston follows the demand trends for industrial space across the United States.…
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Veteran Advocate Craig Burnette receives Order of the Palmetto at Warriors Once Again grand opening
May 2, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SC – Vietnam veteran and community leader, Craig Burnette, received the Order of the Palmetto on April 27th at the grand opening of Warriors Once Again (WOA), a new…
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Berkeley County to pave seven dirt-to-pave roads in rural communities
May 2, 2022Berkeley County will soon be starting work on its next dirt-to-pave roads package, “7 Roads Project,” in rural communities. This project includes seven roads totaling approximately two miles. Banks Construction…
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CARTA announces “No Pay May” initiative
May 2, 2022Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) leaders announced a new “No Pay May” initiative, which aims to encourage new ridership by offering all CARTA services at no cost for the month of May.…
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DHEC breaks ground on Community Demonstration Garden
May 2, 2022The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) held a groundbreaking ceremony today, April 29, for its new Community Demonstration Garden project. The garden is the vision of the Bureau…
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Greenville Chamber hires Abby McNeely as Director of Resource Development
May 2, 2022
The Greenville Chamber recently hired Abby McNeely as the Director of Resource Development. In this role, Abby will facilitate development of a strategic and comprehensive sponsorship program leveraging the longstanding…
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World Finance receives South Carolina’s Top Workplaces in 2022 recognition for third consecutive year
May 2, 2022
World Finance was named one of South Carolina’s Top Workplaces in 2022 for the third year in a row, which places it among South Carolina’s top six large companies (300+…
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Clemson LIFE graduates 14
May 2, 2022
The Clemson University Clemson LIFE program graduated 14 students during its recent commencement ceremony, which was held April 30 at NewSpring Church of Clemson. Clemson LIFE is a post-secondary education…
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Medical Freedom Bill Signed into Law in South Carolina
May 2, 2022
Last week Governor Henry McMaster signed South Carolina House bill 3126 into law the legislation dealing with COVID-19 vaccine mandates in South Carolina. The lead sponsor, Rep. Stewart Jones (Laurens…
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Clemson Summer Scholars
May 2, 2022
On April 27, 2022, twenty-six Clinton High Schools students were presented scholarships from GEAR-UP to attend Clemson Summer Scholar camps this summer in June and July. They will be attending…
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NHE again named as one of the Top 5 Workplaces in South Carolina
May 2, 2022
NHE has been honored as one of the top five large employers for the second straight year according to South Carolina’s Top Workplaces of 2022. The honor was awarded to…
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Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture “Kings Mountain” – Tuesday, May 3
May 2, 2022
A monthly lecture series presented by historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore at the Laurens County Museum. The incredible Patriot victory at Kings Mountain will be the topic of the…
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Lander Students Receive Awards at 2022 Association of Southeastern Biologists
May 2, 2022
Lander University students (in the photo left to right) Zach Swartzentruber, of Abbeville; Ayla Edmiston, of Cayce; Carley Cannon, of Chapin; and Elisa Howansky, of Westminster, were honored with awards…
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Utilizing the 0% Tax Rate on Long-Term Capital Gains
May 1, 2022
By Carolyn Stewart Even if the holidays have passed, it’s never too early or too late to start thinking about what gifts you can give to your loved ones. While…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2022 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
May 1, 2022
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown, and Jeffrey D.…
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Babcock, Paavola listed in new edition of “Super Lawyers”
May 1, 2022
Keith Babcock and David Paavola are again listed in “South Carolina Super Lawyers,” a national guide to the nation’s leading attorneys. Babcock, a founding member of the law firm, is…
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Four attorneys with Callison Tighe & Robinson named as Super Lawyers
May 1, 2022
Four Callison Tighe & Robinson attorneys have been recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers® for 2022. They are Michael W. Tighe, Richard C. Detwiler, Demetri “Jim” Koutrakos, and Wm. Bert…
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Two Morton & Gettys attorneys included in new edition of Super Lawyers
May 1, 2022
Two attorneys at Morton & Gettys, Bev Carroll and Nate Pierce, are listed in the latest edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers.” Carroll, a certified specialist in employment law, has…
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Four Richardson Thomas attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers for 2022
May 1, 2022
Three Richardson Thomas attorneys have been included in the 2022 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers, a national guide to the nation’s top attorneys. Another has been selected to the…
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Nine at Robinson Gray named to SC Super Lawyers list, with two making Top Ten
May 1, 2022
Robinson Gray announced that nine of its attorneys have again been named 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers®, with two of them making the Top Ten list. Three additional lawyers from…
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Four from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in new Super Lawyers
May 1, 2022
Four employment law attorneys from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are included in the just-released 2022 edition of “Super Lawyers,” a national directory of the country’s top attorneys. The four also…
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Should iBuyers Be Part of Your Investment Strategy?
May 1, 2022
By Robert Parsley Real estate investment trends show that more and more people are turning to iBuyers to expedite the home selling process because this is a faster, simpler method…
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First-ever “Carolina Shout Festival” comes to Harbison Theatre at MTC; Outdoor show with food, drinks, and fun on May 7
May 1, 2022
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College announced the inaugural Carolina Shout Festival. The show on May 7 at 3:00pm will be produced by Reggie Sullivan. It will feature area artists…
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American Bar Association, SC Bar recognize top volunteers for SC Free Legal Answers
May 1, 2022Five South Carolina attorneys and two law firms were recently recognized by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service for their outstanding contributions to Free…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands to honor six Gold Award Girl Scouts
May 1, 2022
Through the Gold Award, girls not only provide solutions that last to some of society’s biggest problems—like cleaner oceans, equity in girls’ education, and greater access to science and technology…
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Two Wando students earn corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships
May 1, 2022The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the first group of recipients in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program today, and two students from Wando High School received corporate-sponsored…
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Norfolk Southern to protect sensitive wetlands in South Carolina
May 1, 2022
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that it will permanently protect 1,105 acres of ecologically significant land in South Carolina’s coastal plain through a conservation easement. The protected land is home…
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Shanel Matthews joins LCK as Project Coordinator
May 1, 2022
LCK welcomes Shanel Matthews as its newest member of the Columbia team of project management professionals. As Project Coordinator, Matthews brings to LCK a unique background in administration and social…
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CARTA announces ‘No Pay May’ initiative
May 1, 2022
For the month of May, CARTA services will be offered for free During a press conference this morning, Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) leaders announced a new “No Pay…
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