Senn’s State of the City Address Shines Light on Improvements and Growth
March 17, 2022
Mayor Senn brought another first to Laurens on Tuesday with the city’s first “state of the city” address. The setting for the event was the Capitol Theatre now owned by…
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Antique Junction bringing unique experience to Upstate
March 16, 2022
PIEDMONT, S.C. – A store that specializes in reclaiming the past is helping bring new life to a historic Piedmont landmark. Antique Junction will be opening on Saturday, April 2,…
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Countybank holds Simply Rolling Out the Arts in Simpsonville
March 16, 2022
Countybank recently partnered with the City of Simpsonville and the Simpsonville Arts Foundation to co-sponsor an event celebrating the grand opening of Countybank’s commercial loan office in Simpsonville. The “Simply…
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Service to America defines career of Lander alumna, Lt. Gen. Maria R. Gervais
March 16, 2022
Leadership often is quiet, represented not by words, but by action. The three stars that Lt. Gen. Maria R. Gervais, a Lander University alumna, wears on her uniform designate her…
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Lander celebrates 150 years as growth marks the ‘biggest and best’ in history
March 16, 2022Lander University’s spacious plaza was celebration central Tuesday (March 15), as the school honored 150 years of educational excellence amid a blast of fireworks, games, dancing and music mixed with…
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ROI Commercial Brokers sell 18,000 SF office building
March 16, 2022
ROI Commercial Broker and principal, George Meetze, recently represented the Seller in the sale of the +/- 18,000 square feet multi-tenant office building located at 1100 Shirley Street, Columbia, SC.…
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Six new luxury townhomes announced near County Square redevelopment site
March 16, 2022
Bradshaw Commons, the nearly sold-out residential development steps away from Fluor Field and the $1B County Square redevelopment project, has announced six new opportunities to experience the best of urban…
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MUSC to host inaugural LGBTQ+ Health Equity Summit
March 16, 2022
First-of-its-kind summit in South Carolina to feature national experts on variety of issues The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) will present its inaugural LGBTQ+ Health Equity Summit on April…
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CofC hosts inaugural convening of the Mroz Institute
March 16, 2022Rose Gottemoeller, former deputy secretary of NATO and expert on Russian relations, to deliver keynote address on March 22. Last year, Max Kovalov, the Bennett Director of the John Edwin Mroz Global…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces launch of Civic Leaders Academy
March 16, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced the launch of their Civic Leaders Academy. In partnership with Charleston Trident Association of Realtors and Charleston Home Builders Association, this advanced and informative…
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Applications open for Public Safety Student Leadership and Intern Program
March 16, 2022Charleston County School District (CCSD) is partnering with Charleston County’s Public Safety Directorate to offer a Department of Public Safety Student Leadership and Intern Program. High school juniors can apply…
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Charleston Digital Corridor launches podcast series
March 16, 2022
The Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) is pleased to announce the launch of the CDC Tech Life Podcast. This podcast series will highlight entrepreneurs who are driving Charleston’s tech community forward,…
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District announces Tim Carnahan as new Midway Elementary principal
March 16, 2022
Lexington County School District One Superintendent Dr. Greg Little announced that Timothy Carnahan, Ed.D., will become principal of Midway Elementary School at the end of this school year. Carnahan replaces…
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Quest for Quasi!
March 16, 2022
Youth Production Opens at the Arts Center of Kershaw County The Arts Center of Kershaw County and the Kershaw County Theatre Guild will present the youth production of Quest for Quasi! written…
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Fish travel from Santee River to Lake Marion for the first time in 80 years
March 16, 2022
Electric Power Research Institute, Santee Cooper and Whooshh Innovations conduct field study of fish passage portal. For more than 80 years, the Santee Spillway has helped control water flow between…
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40th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points returns this Saturday
March 16, 2022
All Roads Lead to Five Points for Columbia’s Favorite Irish Fest on March 19th! After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Five Points Association is pleased to…
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Greystar and Project Destined partner to support diversity in real estate with launch of virtual internship program at South Carolina State University
March 16, 2022
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing properties, has partnered with Project Destined, a social impact education and…
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Paul Livingston to seek reelection to Richland County Council District 4 seat
March 16, 2022
Richland County Councilman Paul Livingston announced Wednesday, March 16, 2022 that he will file for reelection to the Richland County Council District 4 seat. During his time in office, Livingston…
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Charter Communications reaches $20 an hour minimum starting wage companywide
March 16, 2022
Currently Seeking Candidates for 2,500 Open Positions across 41 States 20 Jobs at $20 an Hour Featured on Charter’s Careers Site Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it is now offering…
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Governor Henry McMaster files for re-election
March 16, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette today filed for re-election at the South Carolina Election Commission. During a press conference earlier in the day at the South Carolina…
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Minor League Baseball’s historical league names to return in 2022
March 16, 2022
Minor League Baseball today announced the return of the historical names for the 11 leagues that comprise the player development system for Major League Baseball’s 30 Clubs. During the 2021…
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State Grand Jury indicts Cory Howerton Fleming, Richard Alexander Murdaugh
March 16, 2022
State Grand Jury Indicts Cory Howerton Fleming for Money Laundering, Computer Crimes, Criminal Conspiracy, False Statement or Misrepresentation in Connection with an Insurance Transaction, and Breach of Trust; Richard Alexander…
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CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County
March 16, 2022
$13 million investment to create 32 new jobs CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will…
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Richland Library seeks submissions for Pop-Up Art Shows
March 16, 2022
Outdoor Exhibition Series to Highlight Work of Local BIPOC Artists Richland Library is collaborating with local visual artist Jeff Rivers to expand the social and economic participation of underserved artists…
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Richland One’s Dreher High hosts 15th Annual Dancing with the Teachers fundraising event
March 16, 2022
The Dreher High School Dance Company is hosting its 15th Annual Dancing with the Teachers (DWTT) fundraiser on Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Dreher auditorium. Eight faculty…
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First Baptist Church in Clinton Holds Community Food Drive
March 16, 2022
First Baptist Church in Clinton is holding a community food drive to help those in need. How can you participate? If you received a bright yellow notice (tag) at your…
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Annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup Draws Crowd of Volunteers
March 16, 2022
Keeping Laurens County clean is a priority. Last weekend many volunteers and community groups bundled up and got to work “cleaning up” an area of Lake Greenwood. The annual clean…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds architecture and aviation leaders in Charleston
March 16, 2022
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is pleased to announce the addition of industry leaders Gable Stubbs, AIA, and Jack Mayfield, PE, in Charleston, South Carolina. A Carolina native, Stubbs will serve…
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Finally Friday in Laurens is Back
March 16, 2022
If you enjoyed Finally Fridays in downtown Laurens last year you will be glad to know that Finally Friday is finally back. The 2022 Finally Fridays schedule will kick off…
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Carolina Land Company Sells Gray Court, SC Land
March 16, 2022
Carolina Land Company recently represented the seller of 14.07 acres on Greenpond Road in Gray Court, SC in the sale of their family property. The buyer purchased the property as…
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Lander University Adds New Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production
March 16, 2022
Lander University is adding to its robust catalog of degree programs with the addition of the new Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production. This program is fully approved by…
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Lander University to Host Family Day on Saturday, March 19
March 16, 2022
Lander University is excited to invite Bearcat families and alumni to Family Day on Saturday, March 19, from 2-8 p.m. at the Lander Athletic Complex. “After a two year hiatus,…
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Clinton Canopy Strikes Again in Efforts to Beautify Clinton
March 16, 2022
Clinton Canopy has a knack for taking an eye sore or bland space and transforming it into something beautiful. They have done it again. Last week members of the group…
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Charleston Heritage Federation announces new events and activities for Spring 2022
March 16, 2022Charleston’s historic sites, museums and cultural organizations that make up the Charleston Heritage Federation (CHF) are pleased to announce a number of exciting activities and events for spring that bring…
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First Community Bank names Laura McKinney as Community Development Officer
March 16, 2022
First Community Bank announced Laura McKinney as the Bank’s inaugural Community Development Officer. The new role signifies a continuing commitment to the Bank’s values as a community bank impacting lives…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for outstanding safety performance
March 16, 2022
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. This…
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Colliers promotes Tiffany Glover to Senior Property Administrator in Columbia
March 16, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Tiffany Glover has been promoted to Senior Property Administrator. Based in the company’s Columbia office, Glover supports the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team…
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21 other AGs file support for Attorney General Alan Wilson’s defense of South Carolina’s Fetal Heartbeat Law
March 16, 2022
The attorneys general of 21 other states have filed an amicus brief supporting South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s defense of the state’s Fetal Heartbeat Law. Attorney General Wilson and…
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Industry leader recognizes Wilson Kibler Commercial Real Estate with prestigious award for transaction volume in the Midlands
March 16, 2022
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, announced today the recipients of the 2021 CoStar Power Broker Award, recognizing professionals and…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Patrick Bozik promoted to Chief Information Officer
March 16, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Patrick D. Bozik has been promoted to Chief Information Officer. Patrick will be only the second person to serve in this role. The firm’s…
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The Best Drink Of Water
March 16, 2022
By Tom Poland Seems to me, as the old folks would say, an aluminum dipper delivered the best drink of water. You’d sink that dipper into a wooden bucket. And…
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Clinton Middle Captures Academic Team Crown
March 16, 2022
Clinton Middle School is known for its fine efforts in athletics, fine arts, and academics. The Clinton Middle School Academic Team most recently won the Western Piedmont Educational Consortium (WPEC)…
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Graham war crimes resolution unanimously passes Senate
March 15, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-South Carolina) Senate resolution calling for Vladimir Putin and members of his regime to be held accountable for the numerous acts of war crimes, aggression, and…
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Richland Library offers COVID-19 vaccines with Cooperative Health
March 15, 2022
COVID-19 vaccines will be available in multiple rounds, including boosters, free and open to walk-ins or by appointment WHAT: Cooperative Health Clinic: COVID-19 Vaccines WHEN: 10 AM – 2 PM,…
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Graham backs bill to seize Russian oligarchs’ assets
March 15, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will support a new bipartisan bill, Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act to enable the seizure and sale of Russian oligarchs’ assets. Proceeds from the sale…
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World’s Best Cat Litter to “Give a Crap” for homeless animals
March 15, 2022
Social Media Campaign benefits Charleston Animal Society’s Celebrity Paws in the Park Presented by Crews Subaru Charleston Animal Society announced today a unique social media partnership with World’s Best Cat…
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NAI Columbia facilitates the $1.382 million sale of 24.27 acres of land located in Columbia, South Carolina
March 15, 2022
NAI Columbia’s, John Gregory, PE, CCIM, and Cam Kreps, successfully represented the seller in the sale of a 24.27 acre development site which sold for $1,382,700. “We were excited to…
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NAI Charleston wins NAI Global President’s Award
March 15, 2022
NAI Charleston received the 2020 NAI Global President’s Award for the Secondary Market for the manner in which the office promotes the brand, drives business, engages with fellow professionals and…
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Feast on oysters & listen to live music in State Museum’s inaugural Shuck n’ Swing Fundraiser
March 15, 2022
Featuring live performances by Soda City Brass Band and Jim Graddick’s Bluegrass Trio In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, the South Carolina State Museum Foundation will present Shuck n’ Swing,…
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Families may qualify for SC tax credits and deductions – learn how
March 15, 2022
Last year, more than 1 million returns claimed state tax breaks available for South Carolina families, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). With the state tax filing…
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