Mentoring service empowers Richland One students to win at life
January 24, 2022
It was his rearing as the son of pastors who attended to the needs of others in various ways which began Kelly Simmons, III’s narrative of servant leadership. An essay…
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Urban Land Institute South Carolina to hold Carolinas Meeting in Columbia
January 24, 2022
ULI South Carolina announced that the 2022 Carolinas Meeting will be held in Columbia, South Carolina, February 24 – 25 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Co-hosted by ULI Charlotte,…
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SC Women in Leadership announces public launch of MatchBoard.tech
January 24, 2022
Web-based App Improves Accessibility to Appointed Public Boards and Commissions In a press conference on Monday, South Carolina Women in Leadership announces the public launch of MatchBoard, a new statewide…
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S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation announces grant awards
January 24, 2022
10 organizations across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce Office of Innovation today announced its 2022 Relentless Challenge grant recipients, totaling…
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Mentoring service empowers Richland One students to win at life
January 24, 2022
It was his rearing as the son of pastors who attended to the needs of others in various ways which began Kelly Simmons, III’s narrative of servant leadership. An essay…
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The Strudel Shop to host grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony
January 24, 2022The City of Columbia announced that The Strudel Shop will open in the Main Street District with a Grand Opening Ceremony to be held on Thursday, January 27 at 12…
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Richardson Thomas gives $100,000 to Burn Foundation in Augusta
January 24, 2022Richardson Thomas, which has represented many burn victims treated by the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, has made a gift of $100,000 to the foundation that supports patients…
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John Maxwell Leadership Forum returns to CIU
January 24, 2022
Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on March 22 for his fifth Leadership Forum in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place from…
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Santee Cooper approves $500,000 EV grant program
January 24, 2022
Seeks community projects that advance EV adoption Santee Cooper will offer grants designed to help transform the Grand Strand and other parts of the utility’s service territory into electric vehicle-friendly…
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Columbia Animal Services to hold adoption special in February 7 thru 14
January 24, 2022
This Valentine’s Day, you can celebrate by bringing home a furry friend from Columbia Animal Services! From February 7-14, Columbia Animal Services is holding an adoption special! All pet adoptions…
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Former state senator to deliver annual Black History Month address
January 24, 2022
Former S.C. Senator Floyd Nicholson of Greenwood will deliver the 2022 Booker T. Ingram Jr. Convocation and Lecture as Presbyterian College kicks off its celebration of Black History Month. Nicholson,…
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Application windows for CCSD’s Early Head Start/Head Start and Pre-K/Child Development programs
January 24, 2022
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Pre-K application process opens Tuesday, January 25, 2022, for the 2022-2023 school year. The full-day Pre-Kindergarten/Child Development programs are for children who will be four…
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Upstate Warrior Solution announces two new Board Members
January 24, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) welcomes local business owner, Michael Fee, and US Marine Corps veteran, Greg Hall, to its Board of Directors. This brings UWS’ Board of Directors to a…
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BJU to host 50th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament
January 24, 2022Bob Jones University will host 16 high school teams from around the country to compete in the 50th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament Jan. 25-28 in the Davis Field House. The…
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Axe Craft Depot Coming to Clinton
January 23, 2022
The art of axe throwing began to gain popularity in 2006 as a backyard sport and expanded into something much bigger including competitive league play. So just what is ax…
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Public Invited to Lander Faculty Exhibit
January 23, 2022
The public is invited to visit the Lander Art Gallery, in the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center, to see the Faculty Exhibit. The exhibit, which includes steel sculptures, ceramic sculptures,…
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Lander University announces Fall 2021 graduates
January 23, 2022
Lander University conferred bachelor and master degrees upon 198 students during the University’s 164th commencement ceremony on December 15, 2021. Dr. Jonathan Bassett, a psychology professor and chair of Lander’s…
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Laurens County 4-H to Host the South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant
January 23, 2022
The Laurens County 4-H Program will host the South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant on Saturday, February 5th at Clinton High School. The South Carolina Miss 4-H Pageant is not just…
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Second Snow in a Week Blankets Area in Light Snow
January 23, 2022
Laurens County doesn’t get snow very often. Snow twice in a week’s time is even more unusual. Friday night’s snow event was light and less damaging than the ice and…
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Halls Signature Events offers To-Go meals for Valentine’s Day
January 22, 2022
Halls Signature Events is offering special to-go meal packages for Valentine’s Day, taking all the stress of planning and cooking off of your to-do list. “Order today and our team…
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Here’s How to Get Your FREE At-home COVID-19 Tests
January 22, 2022
You can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually…
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The Red Velvet Cake War
January 22, 2022
Mix three cups of family drama, two tablespoons of zaniness, a pinch of summer heat & what do you get? The Red Velvet Cake War at Town Theatre! Any way…
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Experience Columbia SC debuts 2022 ambassadors
January 21, 2022
Experience Columbia SC announced the new group of ambassadors for 2022 yesterday in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication. The Columbia SC ambassador program,…
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Timberlake Marina for sale – 286 Timberlake Drive, Chapin, SC 29036
January 21, 2022Timberlake Marina is a 199 slip marina situated on beautiful Lake Murray in Chapin, South Carolina. Chapin is known to be the “Capital of Lake Murray”. Timberlake Marina underwent extensive…
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Tom Bates appointed President of Stokes-Farnham Insurance Agency, returns to home town of Travelers Rest
January 21, 2022
Insurance industry veteran Tom Bates has been appointed President of the independent Stokes-Farnham Insurance Agency, returning to his birthplace of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Beginning with Atlanta-based Crawford and Company…
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Ogletree Deakins promotes new leadership in Greenville
January 20, 2022
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, today announces Ashley Cuttino has been named office managing shareholder for the firm’s Greenville office. With Ashley’s…
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Governor McMaster delivers the 2022 State of the State address
January 20, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster delivered his fifth State of the State address to state senators and representatives at the Statehouse on Wednesday, January 19th. Here is his speech in its entirety…
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Remembering Smokehouses
January 20, 2022
By Tom Poland I wrote about old hand-dug wells not long ago. Many old wells had a companion nearby, smokehouses. I’ve written about these farm icons before, but a…
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Home Works to host first annual Hammer Classic Sporting Clays Fundraiser
January 20, 2022
Thursday April 21, South Carolina nonprofit Home Works will host its First Annual Hammer Classic, a sporting clays fundraiser benefiting their mission of compassionate construction. DETAILS: Thursday April 21, 2022…
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Becky Laffitte named to National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 20, 2022
Becky Laffitte, a member of Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte law firm, has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). Formed in 2008, the NADN is a…
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Turner Padget grows Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy practice in Columbia
January 20, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of John Kelchner, of counsel, to the Litigation practice group in Columbia. Kelchner will support the Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy team when clients are faced…
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SC Office of Rural Health CEO Graham Adams wins Order of the Palmetto
January 20, 2022
Graham Adams, PhD, chief executive officer for the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto. The Order of the Palmetto is South…
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Buis Honored for Staff Excellence at Piedmont Tech
January 20, 2022
Trish Buis, training coordinator in the Economic Development and Continuing Education Division at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), recently was honored with the college’s Staff Excellence Award. “She does not work…
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Richland County Bar announces leadership for 2022
January 20, 2022
The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2022 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2021 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county bars in…
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Reid Sherard elected President of the Greenville County Bar Association
January 20, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Reid Sherard has been elected President of the Greenville County Bar Association. Active in the legal community, Reid has served on the Greenville County…
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A M King completes construction of cold storage facility for GAB Operations, Mexico-Based produce company
January 20, 2022
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate has completed construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations, LLC (GAB).…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces promotion; new hire
January 20, 2022
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) today announced a promotion as well as the addition of a new team member. Chynna A. Philips has been promoted to…
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YouthBASE after-school education program announces retirement of Linda Tassie and names new Executive Director
January 20, 2022
YouthBASE announces the retirement of Linda Tassie who served as Executive Director for more than a decade and names Melissa Huff as its new Executive Director effective January 18. Huff…
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Clinton Family YMCA Youth Baseball and Softball Registration
January 20, 2022
Registration has begun for Clinton YMCA youth baseball and softball. Playing ages 3-12 (age as of May 1, 2022) $50 members, $65 non members Deadline Thursday, February 3 $10 late…
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Sheriff’s Office SOS Program Valentine’s Day Project
January 20, 2022
Earlier this month the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced their new community outreach program, Senior Outreach Services (SOS). Response to the program available to seniors 65 and over who live alone…
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Governor McMaster Delivers his Fifth State of the State Address
January 19, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster delivered his fifth State of the State address to state senators and representatives at the Statehouse on Wednesday, January 19th. Here is his speech in its entirety…
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Better Business Bureau of the Upstate names 2022 Education Foundation Board Chair
January 19, 2022
Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) serving Upstate South Carolina is pleased to announce Stephanie Rose, Chief of Staff at The Parker Group, as the 2022 Board Chair of the Better Business Bureau…
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Better Business Bureau of the Upstate announces 2022 Board of Directors Chair
January 19, 2022
Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) serving Upstate South Carolina is pleased to announce the appointment of David Slade, Vice President of Employee Health & Benefits for Marsh & McLennan Agency in Greenville,…
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Susie White joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
January 19, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Susie White to its Greenville office as a residential agent. Susie grew up in Spartanburg and moved to Greenville 30 years ago to begin her…
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C.E. Williams Middle (North Campus) using bicycles to enhance students’ well being
January 19, 2022
C.E. Williams Middle School’s North Campus is excited to announce that the school will be participating in Outride’s Riding for Focus program. Outride is a non-profit organization that provides an…
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Anonymous donor offers $600,000 match to teen’s MUSC fundraiser
January 19, 2022
Sydney Severance on a mission to bring an upright MRI to University Hospital A generous donor will match up to $600,000 in donations to Operation Upright, a fundraiser started by…
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Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies hosts student showcase
January 19, 2022
Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies (Cooper River CAS) hosted its Winter Student Showcase on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Prospective students, families, and community members toured the campus and learned…
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The Citadel School of Engineering still one of the top ranked programs in America, again ABET reaccredited
January 19, 2022
Whether the goal is to become a civil, computer, construction, electrical or mechanical engineer, The Citadel School of Engineering continues to be one of the top programs in America when…
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CofC alumnus’ passion for music remembered with new award
January 19, 2022Making music – and sharing it with others – is often a calling as much as it is a skill. The emotion that comes from performing an aching jazz tune…
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New works by Rob Shaw featured in month-long gallery exhibit opening February 4
January 19, 2022
On Friday, February 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery will host an opening reception for a month-long exhibit of new works by artist and gallery…
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