Hill Electric hosts lift safety class at Anderson Career & Technology Center
March 31, 2021
Hill Electric, an Anderson-based Electrical Contractor for Upstate manufacturers, recently hosted a session on lift safety for a class of local high school seniors at the Anderson I & II…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center kicks off National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
March 31, 2021
Charleston, S.C. – Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is rallying the Lowcountry in support of National Child Abuse…
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Monique Holland and Tia Ternberg join Chernoff Newman’s growing media team
March 31, 2021
Chernoff Newman, a Columbia-based marketing and advertising agency, continues to expand its media and analytics team with the most recent hires Monique Holland and Tia Ternberg. “We are thrilled to…
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Wild Dunes Resort, a destination by Hyatt hotel, announces new Managing Director
March 31, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt hotel in Isle of Palms, S.C., announced the appointment of Robb Walker as Managing Director. Walker most recently served as the Chief Operating…
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Wilson Kibler expands Columbia brokerage team with new hire
March 31, 2021
Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate company headquartered in Columbia since 1987, announced today it is expanding its brokerage team with the recent hiring of Clark McCarthy. McCarthy joins…
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A M King sponsors regional collegiate Design-Build Competition
March 31, 2021A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, sponsored The Associated Schools of Construction’s (ASC) Region 2 Design-Build Competition last month. A M King…
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NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL
March 31, 2021
Senator Thomas Alexander and the intersection of life and work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS A BOY GROWING UP in the thriving northwest corner of South Carolina, State Senator…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation is offering more than $100,000 to students
March 31, 2021
Scholarship Applications Open for Two More Weeks The application for Midlands Technical College Foundation scholarships is open for two more weeks, closing on April 15, 2021. More than 100 scholarships…
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Lowcountry Land Trust hires new chief advancement officer
March 31, 2021
Lowcountry Land Trust has hired Meg O’Halloran as chief advancement officer. She will work on the strategic direction of advancement initiatives, including designing and implementing the annual and long-term comprehensive…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new Chief Operations Officer
March 31, 2021
David Scheibenhoffer is adding another notch to his belt as he joins Rebuild Upstate to serve as Chief Operations Officer. A native of Pennsylvania, Schiebenhoffer ventured to the warm South…
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New rankings show differences in health and opportunity in S.C. counties
March 31, 2021
Beaufort is among the healthiest counties in South Carolina and Williamsburg is among the least healthy, according to the annual County Health Rankings, released today by the University of Wisconsin…
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Immedion hires Wilsen Villareal as Network Operations Center Manager for Columbia and Charleston
March 31, 2021
Immedion LLC, a premier provider of technology services, announced the hiring of Wilsen Villareal as Network Operations Center Manager for their Columbia and Charleston locations. As such, Wilsen will be…
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How to Think About Insuring that Second Home
March 30, 2021
By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP™ Many people dream of a second home—a place to go for some rest and relaxation, a place to call your own, a place for family…
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First Quality to expand operations in Anderson County
March 30, 2021
Paper products manufacturer adding production capabilities First Quality Tissue, a privately held manufacturer of ultra-premium towel and tissue products announced that they have selected their Anderson, South Carolina campus for…
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Warehouse Property for sale or for lease
March 30, 2021
Zoned Heavy Industrial. The property is located in Summerville, SC with immediate access to I-26 and 17A. The fenced 1.06 acre site is improved with three industrial buildings totaling approximately…
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Jazz icon Wynton Marsalis comes to Columbia
March 30, 2021
A monumental moment for arts and culture in the Midlands is here! A #supportlocal themed night of the 2021 ColaJazz Fest showcases Columbia’s best in jazz and artists who have…
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Get COVID-19 vaccine updates & assistance from Richland Library
March 30, 2021
Richland Library is looking to share the latest developments on the COVID-19 vaccine from trusted sources. We’re offering two ways to help local residents navigate through the process. Join us…
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Hartness announces launch of Phase II at new urban village on Greenville’s eastside
March 30, 2021
Hartness, a new urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announced the launch of Phase II with the release of 43 new homesites and expansion…
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South Carolina Public Radio partnering with The ColaJazz Foundation on new jazz series
March 30, 2021
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) announced a collaboration with The ColaJazz Foundation to produce and broadcast a new, weekly limited series focused on South Carolina’s jazz community. Titled…
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Infinity Marketing partners with CU-ICAR on video project
March 30, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently partnered with Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) to develop a video highlighting its vehicle prototype program:…
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Marketing Minute: Responding to Controversy in the Media
March 30, 2021
When damaging information about your organization is publicized, your credibility matters. NP Strategy’s Vice President Jean Cecil Frick shares tips on responding to controversy in the media.
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All South Carolinians aged 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 31, 2021
March 30, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that all South Carolinians aged 16 and older will be eligible to receive the…
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SCMEP generates $3 Billion statewide economic impact
March 30, 2021
SCMEP works with 400 SC manufacturers to advance the state’s economic impact The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) released its record-breaking annual report numbers, resulting in a statewide economic…
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LS3P names Mark Levine, FAIA Atlanta Market Leader
March 30, 2021
LS3P announced that architect Mark Levine, FAIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Atlanta Market Leader | Vice President. Levine brings over 36 years of industry knowledge and significant…
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SCRA announces investment in software startup, ScopeStack
March 30, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $250,000 in ScopeStack, Inc. The Greenville-based company offers a Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) solution for developing presales statements of work. This…
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Laurens County Chamber to Host Two New Business Ribbon Cuttings on April 1st
March 30, 2021
Things are happening in Clinton. On Thursday, April 1st two new businesses will be celebrated with the official ribbon cutting hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce. Come out…
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Laurens County Republican Party to Hold Make-up Reorganization Meeting Thursday, April 1st
March 30, 2021
The Laurens County Republican Party held their Reorganization meeting on Thursday, March 25th at the Lakeside Country Club. The event was well attended with a full house and standing room…
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County Council to Hold Called Meeting on Tuesday, March 30th
March 29, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet on Tuesday, March 30th for a called meeting. The meeting will be held in Council chambers in the historic courthouse and will begin at 5:30.…
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Supporting Mom and Pop Businesses in Laurens County
March 29, 2021
Monday, March 29th was “National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day.” If you didn’t know it, no worries. Here are some ways you can support the “mom and pop business…
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CHS Meeting for Freshman to Discuss SC Education Lottery Scholarships
March 29, 2021
Are you planning to attend college or a technical school but not sure how to pay for it? Clinton High School Freshman students and parents this is for you. GEAR-UP is…
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Director of Financial Aid at Piedmont Technical College Elected President of South Carolina Assocation of Student Financial Aid Administrators
March 29, 2021
Missy Perry, FAAC®, director of financial aid at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), has been elected president of the South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SCASFAA). The organization made…
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Clinton High Science Olympiad Team Takes State Title Again
March 29, 2021
Clinton High School competed in the South Carolina Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 20, 2021 against sixteen other teams across the state. Although this year’s competition was virtual, the result provided…
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Prominent SC leaders to be recognized in annual awards program
March 29, 2021Several South Carolina leaders and initiatives will be recognized this year by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) in its annual “Preserving Our Places in History: Lest We Forget” award program on April 9,…
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Cason Development Group repurposes building for Results Fitness
March 29, 2021Cason Development Group is redeveloping a 3,000-square-foot building at 4326 Wildcat Road in the Rosewood-Garners Ferry Road-Devine Street district for the home of Results Fitness, a new venture by area…
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Marsha Neal wins PSTA scholarship for professional development
March 29, 2021Deer Park Middle School teacher Marsha Neal has been selected as one of ten winners of the 2021 Dr. Elizabeth Gressette Professional Development Scholarship. The scholarship is sponsored by Palmetto…
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MUSC names Chase Glenn director of LGBTQ+ Health Services and Enterprise Resources
March 29, 2021
Willette S. Burnham-Williams, Ph.D., interim chief equity officer for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), announced that Chase Glenn (pronouns: He/Him) has been named the first-ever MUSC director of LGBTQ+…
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County announces phone line, online portal for Rental Assistance Program
March 29, 2021
Toll-free number and web link launch at 8:30 a.m. April 5; in-person assistance available Richland County will begin accepting applications – by phone and online – at 8:30 a.m. Monday,…
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Lott named national SHERIFF OF THE YEAR 2021
March 29, 2021Richland County Sheriff to be presented the prestigious Ferris E. Lucas award in June By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has been named SHERIFF OF THE…
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The Chet & Beth Smith Group earns Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Top 25 Team Award
March 29, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS, The Chet & Beth Smith Group announced it was honored as a 2020 Top 25 Award winner at Sales Convention 2021, held virtually…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS North Pleasantburg office earns prestigious Round Table Award
March 29, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS North Pleasantburg Office announced that it is the recipient of the prestigious Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Round Table Award for residential units in 2020…
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Spaulding Group earns Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Top 25 Team Award
March 29, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS, Spaulding Group today announced it was honored as a 2020 Top 25 Award winner at Sales Convention 2021, held virtually in March. The…
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Flagship Properties expands property management division
March 29, 2021
Flagship Property Management, a division of Flagship Properties in Greenville, SC, recently expanded its property management services through the acquisition of Convergent Property Group, an Upstate real estate and property…
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First Reliance Bank hires human resources director
March 29, 2021
Veteran leader joins to manage bank’s employee relations and recruitment Leslie Chaplin has joined First Reliance Bank as executive vice president, director of human resources. Based in Columbia, S.C., Chaplin…
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The Warehouse Theatre raises the curtain on a new look
March 29, 2021
The Warehouse Theatre, a premier professional theatre located in the historic West End of Greenville, SC, unveiled a new logo today, introducing a new look for the 47-year-old regional theatre.…
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United Community Bank continues support of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas
March 29, 2021
United Community Bank in Greenville recently donated $1,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas. A portion of this donation came from the sale of gloves and socks…
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SIOS Technology promotes Margaret Hoagland VP, Global Marketing
March 29, 2021
Hoagland combines 15 years high availability expertise with 30 years of marketing excellence SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced the promotion…
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Palmetto Place Sweet and Savory fundraising event returns for 14th year
March 29, 2021
Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services has two options for guests to sample food from some of the Midlands best chefs. After having to cancel last year, Palmetto Place Children…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty adds four
March 29, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty is bringing Kristen Smith, Aileen Neal, Erica James, and Tonya Robinson on board as Sales Agents. Smith earned her bachelor’s degree from the…
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San Diego Slips Out with a Win over PC
March 28, 2021
The University of San Diego, the dominant team in the Pioneer Football League, got all it could handle from Presbyterian, which will be a full PFL member in the fall.…
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Raiders to Open Football in the Fall at T.L. Hanna
March 26, 2021
In his second season as Laurens head football coach, Daryl Smith will face a stern schedule in the fall. Among the Raiders’ opponents are Class 3A state champion Daniel and…
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