Every attorney at Callison Tighe & Robinson recognized by Best Lawyers for 2022
August 20, 2021
Callison Tighe & Robinson was recognized again this year by Best Lawyers in America®, with every attorney at the law firm being honored. With the firm celebrating its 50th Anniversary…
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Panter joins LTC as assistant director
August 20, 2021
At the August 17, 2021 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Ryan A. Panter as assistant director of Lexington Technology Center.…
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4 Richardson Thomas attorneys listed in “Best Lawyers”
August 20, 2021
Four attorneys at the South Carolina law firm of Richardson Thomas are listed in the just-released 2022 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” The numerous honors include Terry Richardson’s Lawyer…
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Physicians for Act 432 announces a Patients’ Bill of Rights for the Upstate
August 20, 2021
Citing a need for more transparency, accountability and opportunities in health care across the region, the leadership of Physicians for Act 432 — An Alliance for Fair Health Care unveiled…
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West Columbia attorney Included as one of the Best Lawyers in America
August 20, 2021
Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in 2022. He was chosen…
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Sheriff, two others receive gifts from NYPD
August 20, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Hey, I got one too! But I was out of the office before this picture was snapped. Last week, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Richland…
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PALMETTO PRIDE and SC7 clear nearly 2,300 pounds of trash in July
August 20, 2021
Second year of statewide anti-litter partnership between both organizations By W. Thomas Smith Jr. PALMETTO PRIDE, South Carolina’s premier anti-litter task force, announced its clean-up numbers for trash pick-up during…
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6 from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel listed in “Best Lawyers,” “Rising Stars”
August 20, 2021
Six attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the newest edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion piece, “Ones to Watch.” All told, the attorneys earned…
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Football Hopes Are High in Clinton
August 20, 2021
Clinton High School’s football team was better in Corey Fountain’s second year on the job, as weird and unsettling as the Fall of COVID was. The Red Devils were strong…
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Crusaders Face Long Odds in Repeating Success of ’20
August 20, 2021
Nine players who provided the foundation of Laurens Academy’s advance to the SCISA 8-man football semifinals have moved on. What’s more, one of them was Thomas Lowry, who either ran…
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Raiders Better, Schedule Too
August 20, 2021
Daryl Smith, in his second season as head football coach at Laurens High, has built a stronger team around a wealth of talent. The difficulty is in this schedule. The…
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Family Promise of Laurens County has been selected as a State Farm Neighborhood Assist® Top 200 Finalist and needs your votes!
August 20, 2021
Family Promise of Laurens County needs your help by voting for them to receive a $25,000 grant from State Farm® to help improve the community. Starting August 18 at 12:00am…
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FPA of South Carolina collaborating with North Carolina chapters to host annual symposium
August 19, 2021
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
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Attorney General Wilson files suit against City of Columbia for violating state law with school mask mandate
August 19, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed suit today with the South Carolina Supreme Court asking it to declare the City of Columbia’s school mask mandate void…
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America is better than what we’re witnessing right now
August 19, 2021
By Tom Mullikin It’s been nearly two decades since that fateful September morning in 2001 when four commercial airliners were hijacked by Al Qaeda terrorists and flown into the World…
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College of Charleston named academic partner of Charleston Literary Festival
August 19, 2021
The Charleston Literary Festival has announced that the College of Charleston is the exclusive academic partner for this year’s festival, which takes place Nov. 5-14, 2021. The internationally renowned Charleston Literary…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Senior Vice President of Talent Advancement
August 19, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce that Barbara Stapleton has joined the Chamber team as Senior Vice President of Talent Advancement. In this role, she plans to dive into the…
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SC Ports awarded $1.3 million grant for emission-reducing trucks
August 19, 2021
Project partners A&R Logistics and Benore to deploy electric trucks South Carolina Ports received a $1.3 million grant to support project partners as they deploy all-electric, energy-efficient trucks in place…
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Reed Gray joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
August 19, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Reed Gray to its Greenville office as a residential agent. A Florida native, Reed has grown to love Greenville’s changing seasons and friendly community during…
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AnMed Health experiencing high number of patients
August 19, 2021
Reminds public to visit ER only for true emergencies AnMed Health continues to see a steep increase in the number of patients seeking care at our hospitals during this latest…
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Attorney Steve Sumner named 2022 Lawyer of the Year for DUI/DWI Defense
August 19, 2021
Attorney Steve Sumner has been selected 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Upstate South Carolina in the practice of DUI/DWI Defense by Best Lawyers®. It is the second time he has…
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Charlotte Business Journal recognizes Joey Smith
August 19, 2021
Joey Smith, vice president of Frampton Construction, has been selected by the Charlotte Business Journal (CBJ) for the 2021 class of 40 Under 40. Designed to recognize those who have…
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Spark change, lead an On the Table Community Conversation Oct. 3-9 with Central Carolina Community Foundation
August 19, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, invites Richland and Lexington County residents to join a community-focused, conversation-based initiative by hosting a virtual or socially distanced gathering during…
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A Haunting Postscript
August 19, 2021
By Tom Poland Missing Caskets Recently I wrote about finding my great granddad’s old farmhouse, but I left out an eerie aspect that would be suitable for a Halloween…
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Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees Meeting August 23, 2021
August 19, 2021
Laurens County School Board 55 Board of Trustees will meet for their August meeting on Monday, August 23rd. The meeting will be held at the District Administrative Office in the…
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Babcock listed in new edition of “Best Lawyers”
August 19, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC – Keith Babcock, a founding member of the law firm Lewis Babcock, is listed in the just-released 2022 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” Babcock has been included…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America
August 19, 2021
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, and Curtis W. Dowling have been selected for inclusion in the 28th…
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Tindall Corporation’s David Britt awarded Order of the Palmetto
August 19, 2021
Tindall Corporation announced that David Britt, Vice President and General Manager of the South Carolina Division, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto. This award is the State of South…
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Local students selected for leadership training and work experience program to prepare to enter workforce
August 19, 2021
Paid Summer Internships Connect Lowcountry Students to Career Building Opportunities Two Lowcountry high school students selected as Bank of America Student Leaders (#BofAStudentLeaders) have completed their paid summer internships, gaining…
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Leo Acolatse receives promotion at IntelliSystems
August 19, 2021
IntelliSystems President & CEO Kevin Wade today reported that Technical Engineer Leo Acolatse has been promoted to Support Team Lead. Leo calls Augusta, Georgia home. He was born in Clinton,…
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Madeline Woolford joins IntelliSystems
August 19, 2021
IntelliSystems President & CEO Kevin Wade recently announced that Ohio native Madeline Woolford has been named the firm’s Marketing Manager. Madeline moved to the CSRA in January of 2020, where…
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PPP Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal surpasses expectations, accepts more than 340K submissions
August 19, 2021
SBA portal significantly outpacing top PPP lenders not utilizing the Agency’s direct forgiveness tool in forgiveness submissions COLUMBIA, S.C.– Since the opening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal on August 4, the U.S. Small Business Administration has received more than 340,000 submissions from…
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Sober or Slammer? Initiative Launches on August 20th
August 19, 2021
We know we shouldn’t drink and drive but still too many do. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety wants to change that and they hope the Sober or Slammer?…
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Hello Weekend – High School Football Opens this Weekend!
August 19, 2021
School started this week and so does high school football. There’s plenty of other options for your entertainment as well. Here’s what’s happening in Laurens County this weekend. Thursday, August…
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17 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Charleston attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 19, 2021
Statewide, 82 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. CHARLESTON, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide,…
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30 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 19, 2021
Statewide, 82 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas. COLUMBIA, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide,…
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31 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Greenville attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 19, 2021
Statewide, 82 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. GREENVILLE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide,…
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Greater CWC Chamber & Visitors Program has impressive lineup for monthly breakfast
August 18, 2021
The Greater CWC Chamber & Visitors Program continues to love local with its August partners breakfast by showcasing a talented group of dynamic community-focused individuals, businesses and programs. The breakfast…
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Richland Library initiates Let’s Talk Race Family Book Festival
August 18, 2021
Richland Library is kicking off our first-ever Let’s Talk Race Family Book Festival. Join us for a virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling author and educator Tiffany Jewell from…
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Sanders Middle School Welcomes LDHS Alum
August 18, 2021
Mary Katherine Black has been selected as assistant principal for Sanders Middle School in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55). Following the announcement, the 2013 graduate of Laurens District…
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McMillan-Bennon Focused on Academic Recovery
August 18, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has announced Kathy McMillan-Bennon as Director of Academic Interventions. McMillan-Bennon is transitioning to the new role from her post as assistant principal at…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
August 18, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR, Matt Pickard and Chloe Heiligenstein represented…
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Join Central Carolina Community Foundation in celebrating Black Philanthropy Month
August 18, 2021
August is Black Philanthropy Month and Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, invites the community to join them in celebrating Black philanthropy and supporting Black-led and…
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Federation of Families of SC to host 2nd Annual Columbia Wave Fest
August 18, 2021
Did you know there is an 80% success rate for treatment of mental health challenges in children and youth. Catch the Wave on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the SC…
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Fishing Experience of a Lifetime raffle
August 18, 2021Only 250 Raffle Tickets Will Be Sold for This Unique Fishing Experience. Fantasy football, step aside. This fantasy is for any father who might enjoy spending casting a line with…
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Richland County announces conservation initiatives for local schools
August 18, 2021
As a new school year kicks off, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is again offering opportunities for conservation engagement by K-12 students, teachers and staff, through Conservation…
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Councilwoman McBride appointed to national committees
August 18, 2021
County Council Vice Chair Yvonne McBride, District 3, has been appointed to serve on several committees for the National Association of Counties (NACo), an organization that advocates for more than…
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Moore Bradley Myers Lawyer named first African-American Military Judge in South Carolina History
August 18, 2021
Stanley L. Myers, Sr., managing partner and attorney at Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), completed the 64th Military Judge Course. He is the third Military Judge for the South Carolina Army…
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Top Edge Components, LLC establishing operations in Anderson County
August 18, 2021
Top Edge Components, LLC, a subsidiary of Yoder’s, today announced plans to establish operations in Anderson County. The $2.9 million investment will create 25 new jobs. Located at 7027 Highway 24 in…
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Ameresco announces joint venture with Hannah Solar Government Services
August 18, 2021
As an experienced government contractor, Ameresco will provide mentorship to Hannah Solar Government Services and bring cleantech solutions to customers in the Federal sector FRAMINGHAM, MA and SUMMERVILLE, SC –…
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