Do I have to pay my summer intern?
April 25, 2022
By Katie Busbee As the summer approaches, many businesses will be looking to hire a summer intern. Internship programs can be a great option for both the intern, who has…
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Mungo Foundation to donate vests in memory of co-worker/volunteer deputy
April 25, 2022
The Mungo Homes Foundation is pleased to announce that it will present a check to Sherriff Jay Koon on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 8:30am to purchase outer protective vests…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s sustainability work rescues nutritious food for neighbors who are food insecure
April 25, 2022
LCFB recovered more than 20 million pounds of food last year that might have been otherwise wasted. Surrounding Earth Day, recognized every year in April, Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is…
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Another Broken Egg Café to become first tenant in newest phase of West Columbia’s mixed-use project
April 25, 2022
Roger Winn, SIOR, Macon Lovelace, SIOR, and Braden Shockley of Trinity Partners announced the first tenant at 4West in West Columbia. Another Broken Egg Café will be part of the…
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Celebrate National Bike Month in May!
April 25, 2022Help Us Celebrate National Bike Month in Columbia SC! With spring in the air, the City of Columbia and the League of American Bicyclists, the national organization of bicyclists, announce…
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The Greenville Scottish Games getting its own Grant of Arms
April 25, 2022
The Right Honorable The Lord Lyon King of Arms is coming to Greenville next month with a special presentation. The Lord Lyon will be presenting the Letters Patent recording a…
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Greenville Technical College holds adjunct faculty virtual networking and hiring event
April 25, 2022A virtual networking and hiring event will connect qualified adjunct faculty applicants with department representatives who have hiring needs at Greenville Technical College. The event will be held on May…
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The Rev. Dr. Buz Wilcoxon ‘05 called as PC’s first Lassiter Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life
April 25, 2022
Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg announced today that the Rev. Dr. Searcy Allen “Buz” Wilcoxon IV ‘05 will serve as PC’s first Marianne and E.G. Lassiter Chaplain and Dean…
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County seeks interns to help assess local water health
April 25, 2022
Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for internships through a new watershed protection program from Richland County Stormwater Management. While the County and private organizations work to monitor water quality…
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The Rev. Dr. Buz Wilcoxon ‘05 called as PC’s first Lassiter Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life
April 25, 2022
Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg announced today that the Rev. Dr. Searcy Allen “Buz” Wilcoxon IV ‘05 will serve as PC’s first Marianne and E.G. Lassiter Chaplain and Dean…
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Wyche, P.A. announces partnership with Conestee Nature Preserve to inspire the next generation of environmental stewardship
April 25, 2022
Conestee Nature Preserve to be the future home of South Carolina’s first “Nature Playscape” designed to enhance childhood access to outdoor learning Wyche has announced a partnership with Conestee Nature…
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Lander Student Academic Symposium Called ‘Impressive’
April 25, 2022
Lander University senior nursing student Jacob Sims discusses “The Effects of Bipolar Disorder on Interpersonal Relationships Among Individuals in the Geriatric Population: A Targeted Review of the Literature,” one of…
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Abundant Strawberry Fields at LushAcres
April 25, 2022
Just a week before the inaugural Strawberry Festival at LushAcres the strawberry fields are showing out. With just a half acre strawberry crop you will be amazed at the abundance…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – April 26th Agenda
April 25, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 26th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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The Sesqui Series: Laura Lander brought ‘green thumb’ to Greenwood campus
April 25, 2022
Editor’s Note: During the Sesquicentennial Celebration, Lander University will share news stories, which highlight the people and events shaping its campus, through “The Sesqui Series.” With the abundance of trees…
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Game On – Axe Craft Depot Opens in Clinton
April 24, 2022
Owners Jered and Melissa Meadors have had setbacks, but their hard work has paid off. The Axe Craft brings something new and exciting to bring to the entertainment options in…
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Earth Day – Keeping Laurens County Beautiful
April 24, 2022
Earth Day was a perfect day to continue the emphasis on keeping Laurens County Beautiful. Last month, Laurens County was selected as the kick-off location for the fourth annual litter pickup…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top agents
April 24, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top agents for March. In the Greenville office, the top agents for listings closed were Michael McGreevey and Morgan Coleman,…
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Non Profit Minute – Dr. Bill Sasser, North Charleston Dental Outreach
April 24, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Ten receive top GEA awards
April 24, 2022
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Justice John Cannon Few, S.C. Senator Chip Campsen, S.C. Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter and seven others received top awards from Global Eco Adventures (GEA) during GEA’s…
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Duke Energy celebrates Earth Day with $100,000 in grant funding to improve access to South Carolina parks and trails
April 23, 2022
Funding is part of a $400,000 monthlong campaign focused on sustainability and environmental efforts across the Palmetto State On Earth Day, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $100,000 in grants…
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International African American Museum sponsors Fireside Chat event on International Museum Day
April 23, 2022
#1 New York Times best-selling author Clint Smith to discuss slavery across America The International African American Museum will sponsor a virtual Fireside Chat event with author Clint Smith in…
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Four LDHS Seniors Sign to Play College Football
April 23, 2022
It was a big week at Laurens District 55 High School with four seniors signing letters of intent to play college football next year. The four seniors are: LDHS Senior…
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Clinton High Senior Signs as Walk on with Clemson
April 23, 2022
Peyton Pitts is headed where he always wanted to be. The high school senior signed this past Thursday as a “preferred walk on” with Clemson Football. Pitts received scholarship offers…
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Global Eco Adventures receives boat outfitted for SCUBA work
April 22, 2022Boat donated by Bentley Pontoons, Yamaha Rightwaters, and the S.C. Boating and Fishing Alliance will aid in offshore smart reef development By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette…
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Lander University Honors College Recognizes Student Achievements
April 22, 2022
Lander University gathered to honor the achievements of its students during the Honors College Academic Awards Ceremony on April 7. Students who were recognized received either the Honors Medal or…
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LCSD 55 Celebrates School Lunch Heroes
April 22, 2022
Student nutrition professionals are vital to the well-being of students in Laurens County School Ditrict 55 (LCSD 55). Focused on adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and…
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Clinton High School’s Alexa Kate Bagwell and Isabella Gardner Named SC Teaching Fellows
April 22, 2022
Program Prepares South Carolina’s Future Teacher Leaders Alexa Kate Bagwell and Isabella Gardner, seniors at Clinton High School have been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. Alexa Kate will…
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For this College President, It’s Game On!
April 22, 2022
Piedmont Technical College President Dr. Hope E. Rivers shared her insights at a Women’s History Month Roundtable event March 24 on PTC’s Newberry Campus. She noted that there will always…
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Synovus announces strategic investment in Qualpay to help deliver new embedded finance platform
April 21, 2022
Qualpay’s payments technology is a key part of Maast, Synovus’ new money-as-a-service offering that will combine payment processing, banking, and lending solutions Synovus Bank today announced that it has signed…
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Krab Kingz Seafood grand opening
April 21, 2022
City of Columbia and Columbia Chamber representatives welcomed Columbia’s newest seafood restaurant with a grand opening on April 21, 2022 at 11 a.m. Long-time friends Delane Garner and David Sambrone-Darkins…
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Announcing the new Artist in Residency
April 21, 2022
We are excited to announce that Adrian Rhodes is our new Artist in Residence. The 701 CCA Prize 2020 winner received a six-week, paid residency at 701 CCA; and a solo exhibition…
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Several popular events return for euphoria2022
April 21, 2022
Record Year for Grant Recipients, Guest Chef Dinners, Female Michelin-starred Chefs Plans for euphoria2022 presented by Lexus include 45+ events over the course of four days, ranging from classrooms, lunch…
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Girl Scouts, PalmettoPride, and S.C. Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette announce statewide campaign
April 21, 2022
Kickoff Planned for Earth Day 2022 Girl Scouts across South Carolina and PalmettoPride announce a statewide litter prevention campaign for Earth Day 2022. The three-day campaign will kick off on…
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COMET receives awards at Live United event
April 21, 2022
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) received two awards at the Live United Awards hosted by United Way of the Midlands at Central Energy on April 20. The…
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Trustus Theatre presents regional premiere of Dance Nation
April 21, 2022
The 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist runs on the Thigpen Main Stage through May 14th Trustus Theatre’s 37th season continues with the regional premiere of Dance Nation, Clare Barron’s award-winning play…
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Spring Valley Athletic Director joins an elite group of Certified Athletic Administrators
April 21, 2022
Jeff DiBattisto, Athletic Director (AD) at Spring Valley High School, has earned the distinction of being a Certified Athletic Administrator. According to the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, DiBattisto has…
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Two senior chief administrators win awards
April 21, 2022
Two senior chief administrators in Richland School District Two are being recognized for their work. Senior Chief Human Resources Officer, Shawn Williams, has been named the 2021-2022 South Carolina Personnel…
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Richland Two student wins Magnet Schools of America Poster Contest
April 21, 2022
Samantha Williams, a fifth-grade student at Sandlapper Elementary School, was selected as the first-place winner in the 2022 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Poster Contest for the elementary school level.…
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Palmetto Gourmet Foods expanding operations in Saluda County
April 21, 2022
$11.6 million investment to create 73 new jobs Palmetto Gourmet Foods, Inc. (Palmetto Gourmet Foods), a producer of innovative, sustainable ramen noodles, today announced plans to expand its operations in Saluda…
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Dominion Energy and S.C. Department of Education announce winners of Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History student writing contest
April 21, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Dominion Energy are pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Strong Men & Women in South Carolina History student writing…
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Five Myrtle Beach golf courses welcome players after winter renovations
April 21, 2022
Two Layouts Have Major Summer Renovation Projects Planned Golfers pouring into Myrtle Beach this spring are being greeted by a host of courses that spent the winter months upgrading in…
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Synovus announces earnings for the first quarter 2022
April 21, 2022
Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.11 vs. $1.19 in 1Q21 Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share of $1.08 vs. $1.21 in 1Q21 Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) today reported financial results for…
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U-Haul supports local business in Spartanburg
April 21, 2022
U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that I-85 Storage signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Spartanburg community. I-85 Storage at 401 Gossett…
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United Community Bank ranked in top ten on Forbes list of World’s Best Banks
April 21, 2022
United Community Bank has been ranked in the top 10 of the “World’s Best Banks” according to the 2022 list published by Forbes in collaboration with market research firm Statista.…
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Chernoff Newman hires veteran leader to build public affairs practice
April 21, 2022
Move further integrates public affairs into service offerings and expands footprint globally Chernoff Newman, acclaimed integrated communications agency in the Southeast, has hired Mark Duffy to formally establish its public…
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OTO Development rebrands Cocoa Beach Hotel, Restaurant
April 21, 2022
The “newest” hotel in Cocoa Beach, Florida, enjoys a long history of welcoming visitors to the Space Coast. The city’s DoubleTree by Hilton — originally built in 1987 and extensively…
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TIVA Building Products Corp. establishing operations in Barnwell County
April 21, 2022
$8.3 million investment to create 122 new jobs TIVA Building Products Corp., a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) decking company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $8.3…
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LushAcres Farm Invites the Community to Inaugural Strawberry Festival on April 30th
April 21, 2022
The Strawberry Festival Celebrates the Spring Strawberry Season. LushAcres Farm, an agritourism enterprise located on 340 acres of Thornwell’s campus featuring locally grown products and livestock, as well as family-focused…
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Lexington District One Superintendent Dr. Little announces resignation
April 21, 2022
Lexington County School District One Superintendent Dr. Gregory D. Little announced he has accepted a new role as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation with the South Carolina Technical…
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