More than 1 million file state tax returns electronically, filing deadline two weeks away
April 4, 2022
If you haven’t filed your Individual Income Tax return yet, you have two weeks before the April 18 deadline. More than 1.1 million South Carolina returns have already been filed…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees meeting notice
April 4, 2022
As part of the upcoming regularly scheduled board meetings on April 7 and April 26, the Richland Two Board of Trustees and district administrators are holding input sessions to give…
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Fireflies release 2022 opening day roster
April 4, 2022
The group is highlighted with 16 returning players and seven 2021 draftees The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, today announced their 2022 roster. The group that…
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Local father and son authors to release more from new children’s book series
April 4, 2022
The COVID-19 Pandemic brought the world to a standstill in many ways. However, one family deemed it necessary to pivot by exploring entrepreneurial aspirations in a world of employment uncertainties.…
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Kettles for Ukraine starts today in the Midlands
April 4, 2022
Today, Monday, April 4, 2022, The Salvation Army of the Midlands starts a one-week initiative, Kettles for Ukraine. This is the first time The Salvation Army of the Midlands has…
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Rebuild Upstate promotes Andy Sherwood to Director of Finance & Administration
April 4, 2022
Andy Sherwood is the new Director of Finance & Administration for Rebuild Upstate. In this role, Sherwood will sit on the Leadership Team of the organization and oversee a wide…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Tim McCormack as East Tennessee Broker-in-Charge
April 4, 2022
The ART of Real Estate announces Tim McCormack has joined their Leadership Team as a Partner and the Broker-in-Charge for their East Tennessee Studio. McCormack brings a wealth of knowledge…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Cameron Holloran as Associate Agent
April 4, 2022
The ART of Real Estate announced that Cameron Holloran has joined their Columbia Studio as an Associate Agent. Before obtaining her real estate license, Holloran worked for a brokerage in…
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Julie Shull promoted into critical new role of Client Success Specialist at Paysmart Payroll Services
April 4, 2022
Paysmart Payroll Services, a sister company of Stokes & Company, CPAs based in Greenville, has promoted Julie Shull into a new position the firm has established – Client Success Specialist.…
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Life Cycle Engineering experts propose an innovative solution for reducing greenhouse emissions in the maritime industry
April 4, 2022
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from ships is difficult and complex, with many pathways under consideration. Many maritime industry leaders are evaluating changing the fuels from petroleum-derived to renewable or…
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DAV Charitable Service Trust awards $24,300 grant to Senior Resources to help provide meals to homebound veterans
April 4, 2022
Senior Resources has received grant support in the amount of $24,300 from DAV Charitable Service Trust to provide nutritional support through Meals on Wheels to veterans in Richland County. The…
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YouTube sensation brings pop music crossovers to the Midlands
April 4, 2022
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College presents Postmodern Jukebox “Bringing Pop Music Back in Time” A unique concert for music lovers of all ages is coming to Harbison Theatre at…
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CAMS hires new RVP for Myrtle Beach; Current RVP taking over Greenville, SC region
April 4, 2022
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, is pleased to share some exciting changes that will be happening in their Myrtle Beach…
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City of Clinton Easter Scavenger Hunt
April 4, 2022
Easter is almost here and Clinton merchants are bringing a new “egg hunt” to the list of local events. The downtown businesses have decorated their windows with Easter bunnies. Bring…
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Lander Students Prepare for Graduation
April 4, 2022
Students at Lander University are preparing for graduation at Grad Fair, held inside the Grier Student Center on March 24. Graduating seniors were able to verify diploma information, order graduation…
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PC Chamber Orchestra Concert – April 5th
April 4, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Department of Music will present the PC Chamber Orchestra let by Director Richard Thomas on Tuesday, April 5th in Edmunds Hall at 7:30. In addition to highlighting the…
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Dianne Bunnell joins Home Advantage Realty
April 2, 2022
Home Advantage Realty is delighted to announce that Dianne Bunnell has joined pur company to assist with agent training and mentoring. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Dianne is a…
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Lander University recognized by S.C. legislators
April 1, 2022
As Lander University continues its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration, the University was recently recognized with S.C. House and Senate resolutions honoring Lander’s “transformative impact” on students, alumni, the community and the…
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Thornwell Leads Child Abuse Prevention Month in Laurens County with Community Breakfast
April 1, 2022
Awareness Event Encourages Community Advocacy to Combat Child Abuse Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to help children and families in need across Florida,…
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EMT Training Partnership with Laurens High School Well Underway
April 1, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Instructor Steve Hudson’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class at Laurens District 55 High School is well into its first semester. Announced last fall, the dual enrollment…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works announces addition of two board members
April 1, 2022
South Carolina construction nonprofit Home Works of America announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: -Rev. Jesse Black, Living Waters Christian Center -Rashaun Ford, Dominion…
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UofSC Moore School to host SEC entrepreneurial competition
April 1, 2022
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is hosting the SEC Student Pitch Competition April 4 with the final round of student entrepreneurial presentations open to the…
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The Cassina Group offering mortgage services through IntroLend Service First
April 1, 2022
Innovation-driven real estate firm, The Cassina Group, has partnered with IntroLend to offer mortgages and refinances to their customers and clients. IntroLend Service First is licensed in both South Carolina…
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Greenville Triumph SC expands front office staff with four new hires
April 1, 2022
The Greenville Triumph SC announces four additions to its front office staff. The Triumph hired Kaley Humphrey as the Digital & Social Media Coordinator, Chandler Jarrell as Creative Content Producer,…
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UofSC Moore School to host SEC entrepreneurial competition
April 1, 2022The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is hosting the SEC Student Pitch Competition April 4 with the final round of student entrepreneurial presentations open to the…
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United Community Bank celebrates groundbreaking of new company headquarters
March 31, 2022
United Community Bank celebrated the groundbreaking of its new corporate headquarters in downtown Greenville yesterday with approximately 200 attendees, including South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. During the ceremony, Gov. McMaster…
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3 College of Charleston Honors College students named Goldwater Scholars
March 31, 2022Three College of Charleston students have been named Goldwater Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year. The scholarship is a federally endowed award that encourages students to pursue careers in the…
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HabitNu selects Charleston for business expansion
March 31, 2022
The Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) is pleased to announce that HabitNu, a Chicago, IL based company, has selected Charleston, SC for their business expansion. The company, which expects to hire…
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Blind Spots
March 31, 2022
By Jeff Becraft We all have blind spots. Years ago, I started cutting my own hair. And I cut it much shorter now – I get better gas mileage that…
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Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc. expanding operations in Dorchester County
March 31, 2022
$8 million investment to create 75 jobs Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc., a family-owned and -operated maker of saltwater fishing boats, today announced plans to expand its operations in Dorchester County.…
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Countybank Foundation donation supports Greer Elementary School students
March 31, 2022The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $2,500 to the Greer Centennial Lions Club, which the organization matched for a total contribution of $5,000.…
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From Savior to Survivor
March 31, 2022
By Tom Poland Four relics remind me of how things used to be: fire towers, windmills, chimneys, and silos. I’ve written about fire towers, windmills, and chimneys but never…
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Charitable Gifting with Appreciated Securities
March 31, 2022
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® A charitable gift can be in the form of time, money, or in-kind donation. Whichever the case, the goal is to have the most…
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Grant from Richland County helps Irmo library go bird-friendly
March 31, 2022
A new project that balances wildlife preservation with art will make the area around Richland Library Ballentine safer for local and visiting birds. Thanks to grant funding from the Richland County…
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Food Truck Monday is Back – April 4th
March 31, 2022
Clinton’s first Food Truck Monday was a big hit. If you missed it you have another opportunity on Monday, April 4th. “I am excited to see food truck Monday another…
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Statewide Pickup Challenge “Grag A Bag SC” Launched in Laurens County
March 31, 2022
Despite the cold and damp weather, a large crowd gathered at the Laurens County Airport on Wednesday, March 30th for the statewide launch of the litter pick up campaign “Grab…
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Five Dorchester County representatives complete S.C. Economic Development Institute
March 31, 2022
Five representatives from Dorchester County completed the 2021 session of the South Carolina Economic Development Institute. The Institute, hosted by the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA), offers four two-day…
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Lil Satchmo screening offers season seven preview of PBS’ Reel South
March 31, 2022
Public media partnership elevates southern voices Reel South announces 6 new acquisitions to premiere as part of the PBS series’ seventh broadcast season for national release. Viewers will have a…
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Tim Rankin joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
March 31, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Tim Rankin to its Greenville office as a residential agent. An Upstate native, Tim has lived in the area his entire life and has always…
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Duke Energy commits more than $400,000 in monthlong focus to support sustainability and environmental efforts in South Carolina
March 31, 2022
Duke Energy is kicking off a monthlong initiative to support organizations in South Carolina that promote sustainability and environmental efforts across the state. This campaign will provide nearly $400,000 to…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks MUSC No. 56 in Best Medical Schools: Research
March 31, 2022
Rankings place MUSC College of Medicine among elite institutions The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine has been recognized as one of the best research-focused medical schools…
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Top Country music artists to headline concert benefiting Berkeley Animal Center
March 31, 2022
May 12 at Credit One Stadium; Enter to Win Two FREE Tickets Top Country music artists Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town, with special guest The Cadillac Three, are partnering…
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City of Charleston offers special event parking garage rate for Cooper River Bridge Run participants
March 31, 2022
The City of Charleston will offer a special event flat parking rate of $5 for Cooper River Bridge Run participants at three downtown parking garages beginning at 5 p.m., Friday,…
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SCDOT employees to pick up roadside litter on March 30
March 31, 2022
Motorists are asked to use caution and be on the lookout for South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) employees today, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, during the agency’s “Spring Cleanup” litter…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful Earth Day clean-up in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood
March 31, 2022On Saturday, April 23rd, the City of Columbia joins Keep the Midlands Beautiful for their Earth Day/Spotless Service Saturday clean-up in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood. The City of Columbia…
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RAMServe: Huge community effort to bring “Renewal Around the Midlands”
March 31, 2022
The community is coming together for an exciting day of service. The students of Columbia International University are joining with the students of Benedict College and Columbia College for RAMServe…
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South Carolina State Fair to hold Spring Fair Food Drive-Through Event
March 30, 2022
Back by popular demand, the nonprofit South Carolina State Fair is bringing back its COVID-19 friendly drive-through fair food event. Favorite fair foods will be available for purchase from 10…
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Steel voted Coolest Thing Made in SC
March 30, 2022
Products made at Nucor Steel in Berkeley County win Manufacturing Madness The Coolest Thing Made in SC is perhaps the hottest thing made in South Carolina. Steel, which reaches temperatures…
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Celebrate poetry with us!
March 30, 2022
Come celebrate poetry with us! Kershaw County high school students are invited to take part in a poetry competition! All participants will be invited to recite their poems at a…
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EIA data show that by 2020, U.S. households had more efficient lighting, larger TVs, and more refrigerators
March 30, 2022
U.S. households have been changing the types and number of electricity consuming devices used in homes, according to the latest data released from the 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS). The latest…
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