Mary Black Foundation awards over $1.5 million to Spartanburg nonprofits
May 1, 2022
On the heels of its 35th Anniversary, The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it has awarded $1,564,700 in grants to seven nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. Molly Talbot-Metz, President…
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Department of Commerce applauds historic signing of Declaration for the Future of Internet
May 1, 2022
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Biden-Harris Administration joined 60 global partners in launching The Declaration for the Future of the Internet, recommitting to the vision of the global…
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Treasury announces plans to deploy $300 million in technical assistance through the State Small Business Credit Initiative
May 1, 2022
The $300 million of technical assistance includes $100 million for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency to provide technical assistance to underserved entrepreneurs seeking greater access to…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney Marguerite Willis wins 2021 Golden Pen Award
May 1, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announced that attorney Marguerite Willis has been recognized as a winner of the 2021 Golden Pen Award, presented by The Post and Courier. Willis received the award for…
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Soda City Certified mobile app to sponsor Vista scavenger hunt in COR’s Crash Course Columbia
May 1, 2022
Columbia’s only mobile app to connect local restaurants, businesses & events expands services Soda City Certified® (SCC), Columbia’s only mobile application that aims to help residents and visitors explore the Midlands…
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Richland Two’s music education program receives national recognition for fourth straight year
May 1, 2022
Richland School District Two is one of the Best Communities for Music Education. Richland Two Coordinator of Fine Arts, Dr. Wendy Campbell says the NAMM Foundation is recognizing Richland Two for…
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Tax Modernization Committee to hear public comments regarding property tax rates on commercial property, apartment and rental homes at May 3rd meeting
May 1, 2022The Columbia Tax Modernization Committee is encouraging business owners, developers, owners of commercial property and owners of rentals and apartments to attend. On May 3, 2022 at 10 a.m., City…
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IABC/SC announces 2022 board of directors
April 30, 2022The South Carolina chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/SC) announces its new board of directors for 2022. Eight communications professionals from around the Midlands will lead the…
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LDHS Livestock Judging Team Wins the Junior Division of the State 4-H Livestock Judging Competition
April 29, 2022
The LDHS Livestock Judging Team recently won the State 4-H Livestock Judging Event held in Clemson. There were six teams competing in the Junior Division with four students per team.…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis Looking for Laurens County Residents with Unclaimed Property
April 29, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis may be looking for you. That’s because his office has more than $6.7 million in unclaimed funds that belongs to people living in Laurens County. “An…
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Rosen Hagood attorneys selected to 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 29, 2022
Eight attorneys from the Charleston-based law firm of Rosen Hagood have been named to either the 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers list or the 2022 South Carolina Rising Stars list,…
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Nineteen Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 29, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that nineteen attorneys have been listed in the 2022 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including seven attorneys who were named as “Rising Stars.” HSB…
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Intrepid PTC Veterinary Technology Instructor from Clinton Wins National Recognition
April 29, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Veterinary Technology Instructor Melissa Entrekin is a crusader for her profession. She has invested hours of personal time advocating for fairness and equity in the pay…
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Workforce gaming apps company Skillsgapp adds Montgomery as People Engagement & Experience Manager
April 29, 2022
Soft skills and middle-skills gaming app company skillsgapp has hired Jennie Montgomery as its People Engagement & Experience Manager. The new position acts as a liaison to help youth (middle-…
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MTC recognized with Impact Award for Workforce Development
April 29, 2022
On April 28, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce announced that Midlands Technical College is the winner of the 2022 Workforce Development Award. “The Impact Award for Workforce Development honors partners…
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First Reliance Bank promotes Melinda Blake to Branch Manager
April 29, 2022
First Reliance Bank announces the promotion of Melinda Blake to Branch Manager of the Mt. Pleasant branch, replacing Weston Peters, who has moved to the bank’s commercial banking division. Melinda…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $366,704 to 12 South Carolina nonprofits to launch community improvement projects
April 29, 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded Connected Communities grants totaling $366,704 to 12 nonprofit organizations. The organizations will launch projects that improve the quality…
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Disabilities group files lawsuit regarding inhumane conditions at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
April 29, 2022
A group that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in South Carolina filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Richland County regarding brutal, inhumane and unconstitutional conditions at the…
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Ken Corning honored with Limitless Impact Award
April 29, 2022
Ken Corning is this year’s Limitless Impact Award recipient presented by Limitless Purpose, a statewide nonprofit organization working to help all children reach their limitless potential regardless of any disability…
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OTO Development introduces Homewood Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
April 29, 2022
OTO Development has converted an independent on-the-sand property in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand. OTO, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired South…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society raises $71,500 at annual event
April 29, 2022
More than 100 members and sponsors of The Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) celebrated the organization’s raising $71,500 during its Spring fundraising drive this week. The $71,500 broke last year’s…
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Sumner Bender named executive director of The Nickelodeon
April 29, 2022
Sumner Bender, an educator in Lexington-Richland School District 5 and president of the board of Trustus Theatre, will become the new executive director of The Nickelodeon arthouse theater on June…
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G. Murrell Smith, Jr., elected as South Carolina Speaker of the House of Representatives
April 29, 2022
SMITH | ROBINSON announced that attorney G. Murrell Smith, Jr., has been elected as the South Carolina Speaker of the House of Representatives. “It is with great humility and an…
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Red Devils Win 2022 Region Championship
April 28, 2022
The Red Devils defeated Chapman 6-2 on Tuesday night to clinch the 2022 region championship. The Red Devils and Panthers split their regular season contests, so a play-off was necessary…
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Thornwell Charter School Seeking Board of Directors Candidates
April 28, 2022
Thornwell Charter School in Clinton, SC is seeking candidates for two seats on the Board of Directors. The elected candidates will serve a two-year term. Candidates must apply online by…
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New Trash Collection Service Launched in Laurens County
April 28, 2022
Brothers, Brown and Neal Patterson, have recently developed a new trash collection service for Laurens County residents. Carolina Waste Management is a local, family-owned rural residential trash collection service, focusing…
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A M King wins Best Project in regional design-build awards competition
April 27, 2022
A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has been recognized with a 2022 Best Project Award from the Design-Build Institute of America’s…
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Tri-County Technical College celebrates 60 years, unveils new logo
April 27, 2022
Tri-County Technical College celebrated its 60th anniversary today with a college-wide party and unveiled its new logo. Hundreds of students and employees gathered in the Student Success Center on the Pendleton…
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Lexington District One announces Meyers as Lexington Elementary School principal
April 27, 2022
On April 26, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Lori B. Meyers as the new principal of Lexington Elementary School. She replaces…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics receives research grant from Nephron Pharmaceuticals
April 27, 2022
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation to fund research internships for GSSM…
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Private investment firm donates $150,000 to support the growth of golf programs for kids and teens
April 27, 2022First Tee – Greater Charleston, a local nonprofit committed to empowering kids and teens through the game of golf, announced the organization received a $150,000 donation from Ryan Hanks and…
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Academic Magnet ranked #2 in the nation for third consecutive year
April 27, 2022
Academic Magnet High School continues to stay near the top of the U.S. News & World Report national rankings for the Best High Schools in the country. The national publication named Academic Magnet…
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DartPoints’ Bridge IX in Columbia now operational
April 27, 2022
DartPoints, the leading edge digital infrastructure provider, announces that its internet exchange (IX) in Columbia, S.C., called Bridge IX™, is now operational. South Carolina’s internet traffic has traditionally been routed…
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Social Venture Partners Charleston announces nonprofit funding cycle
April 27, 2022
Social Venture Partners Charleston, which invests financial resources and professional expertise in promising nonprofit organizations to increase their capacity, is opening the first phase of the 2022 funding cycle on…
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Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg responds to news of increased costs for completion of I-526
April 27, 2022
In response to today’s news regarding the increased cost estimate for the completion of I-526, Mayor John Tecklenburg released the following statement and will be bringing the attached resolution to…
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Cotton Pickin’ Memories
April 27, 2022
By Tom Poland My jaunts around the South take me past old haunts, a cotton gin now and then. I’ve seen gins in Salters, Bishopville, and other rural places.…
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Collett Industrial breaks ground on 210,600-square-foot speculative industrial development in Carolina Pines Industrial Park
April 27, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team handling leasing and marketing Collett Industrial announces that it has broken ground on a 210,600-square-foot speculative industrial building in the Carolina Pines Industrial…
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Pathways course to guide students through The Furman Advantage
April 27, 2022
Furman University faculty have voted to make Pathways, a two-year program central to The Furman Advantage, a core curriculum requirement for all students starting in Fall 2022. Pathways is a…
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The Riviera announces upcoming concert with Colbie Caillat
April 27, 2022
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming concert with Colbie Caillat on Friday, June 17th. The multi-platinum two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter is bringing her…
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C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS earns the #1 Large Company Top Workplace 2022 award
April 27, 2022
C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS has been awarded the 2022 1# Large Company honor by South Carolina Top Workplaces. This is the 6th consecutive year C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS has been…
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What is Wisdom? How Truly Wise People Act—and What You Can Do to Become More Like Them
April 27, 2022
By Mike DuBose The Oxford English Dictionary’s definition of wisdom is “the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.” When it comes to ourselves (and those around us), however,…
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A Conversation with Dr. Tonya Matthews, The International African American Museum (IAAM)
April 27, 2022
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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3 Charleston firms recognized at 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards gala
April 27, 2022
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized the most innovative engineering projects of the past year at its 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) gala. The…
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2 Upstate engineering projects recognized at the 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) gala
April 27, 2022
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized the most innovative engineering projects of the past year at its 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) gala. The…
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The Ram Foundation and Ezekiel Ministries partner to open registration for their Youth Summer Programs with kick-off celebration
April 27, 2022
Saturday, May 7th from 11 am – 2 pm at Grace Church of Columbia The Ram Foundation and Ezekiel Ministries are pleased to announce our partnership and kick-off celebration for…
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7 Midlands firms recognized at 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards gala
April 27, 2022
Area Infrastructure and HVAC Improvement Projects Garner Seven Awards The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized the most innovative engineering projects of the past year at…
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UofSC celebrates newest crop of graduating students
April 27, 2022
The University of South Carolina will welcome thousands of new alumni from across the system in a series of commencement ceremonies, which conclude with three Columbia campus events at the…
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Four career gifts I’m grateful for in the workplace
April 27, 2022
By Melinda Davis Lux Executive Vice President and General Counsel United Community Banks Albert Einstein said, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though…
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Historic Charleston Foundation 75th Anniversary Flag and Charter Day, April 28
April 27, 2022
We’re celebrating in style with hundreds of flags around the Charleston’s historic neighborhoods. In celebration of the Foundation’s 75th anniversary, commemorative flags are going up on historic houses and businesses around…
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Chapman Cultural Center awards $539,400 in grants to local arts and cultural organizations
April 27, 2022
Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce we’ve awarded $539,400 in General Operating Support (GOS) Grants to 11 arts and cultural organizations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The funds are…
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