S.C. Department of Education and S.C. State Library Announce Partnership to Provide Virtual Tutoring Support to South Carolina Students
November 22, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina State Library (SCSL) announced a $1.5 million partnership to address the continuing academic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership…
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MTC Golf Classic raises $75,000 for students
November 22, 2021
Money funds scholarships for military members, veterans and their families. Active-duty service members, veterans, and their families will benefit from $75,000 in scholarship funding raised at the 2021 Midlands Technical…
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Interim HealthCare announces promotion of Dennie Guidici to Vice President of Administration
November 22, 2021
Interim HealthCare, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice, and personal care services, recently announced the promotion of 25-year employee Dennie Guidici to Vice President of Administration. In…
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The 2021 Growth Summit Photo Gallery
November 22, 2021
On November 18th, GrowCo hosted the Sixth Annual Growth Summit at the Pastides Alumni Center right here in Columbia, South Carolina. The event featured some incredible speakers (Chris Heivly, the…
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Attorney Ellis R. Forest, III joins LawyerLisa, LLC
November 22, 2021
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that attorney Ellis Forest has joined the firm in their upstate real estate division in Greenville, SC. Originally from Mount Airy, NC, Ellis has been a practicing…
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FerebeeLane expands creative team with two senior-level hires
November 22, 2021
FerebeeLane, a full-service marketing and branding agency located in downtown Greenville, has expanded its creative team with the addition of two senior-level professionals with deep experience in both luxury brands…
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Greenville Technical College earns four NCMPR Awards
November 22, 2021Greenville Technical College’s Marketing and Communications department has been honored with four National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Awards. The awards were presented at the NCMPR Medallion Awards…
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The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Seeking Nominations for 2022 Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards
November 22, 2021
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the state’s hospitality…
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Grab A Bag event is back – Dec 12
November 22, 2021
Grab a Bag South Carolina (GABSC) is a statewide litter pickup challenge inspired by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette’s own experience picking up in her home community. It encourages South Carolinians…
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BASF expands apprenticeship program in Clemson, Seneca
November 22, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its Clemson, South Carolina site and for its expanded apprenticeship program at its Seneca, South Carolina site. The program is…
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Frampton Construction places 4th on Best Places to Work
November 22, 2021
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by the…
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William McKinney elected to the SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
November 22, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that William McKinney has been elected to serve on the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join…
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Turner Padget Shareholder Reggie Belcher named to Lawdragon’s List of Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers
November 22, 2021
Turner Padget announced that Columbia-based Shareholder Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers. The annual guide recognizes the nation’s top talent in…
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Gateway to the Army hosts second annual fundraiser
November 22, 2021
Event to raise money in support of Army-honoring park and visitor venues on Fort Jackson By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The GATEWAY TO THE ARMY ASSOCIATION – a non-profit organization…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors
November 22, 2021
Jean Cecil Frick, Vice President of NP Strategy, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors The Columbia Chamber announced the 2021-2022 Board of Directors with the addition of sixteen new…
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Hood Construction reaches 2.5 million hours without a lost time incident
November 22, 2021
Hood Construction proudly announces reaching the rare milestone of 2.5 million hours worked without a lost time incident. This incredible milestone is not commonly reached among firms of Hood’s size,…
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DHI Corp establishing operations in Berkeley County
November 22, 2021
$627,000 investment will create 40 new jobs DHI Corp (Design House), a home goods provider, announced plans to establish operations in Berkeley County. The $627,000 investment will create 40 new…
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Colliers Report: 2020 Census reflected strong growth for the Charleston MSA
November 22, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 Charleston Retail Market Highlights According to the 2020 Census, the Charleston metropolitan statistical area (MSA) population has grown from 664,607 in…
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Zach Wade joins Colliers | South Carolina as Brokerage Associate
November 22, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Zach Wade has joined the firm as a Brokerage Associate in its Charleston office on the Colliers Retail Services Team. In his role, Wade…
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RX Industries expanding operations in Beaufort County
November 22, 2021
$9.08 million investment to create 13 new jobs RX Industries, a precision, high-quality computer numerical control (CNC) machine shop, announced plans to expand operations in Beaufort County. The company’s $9.08…
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Senator Thomas Alexander and Lowcountry community health leader Roland Gardner to receive Riley Institute’s South Carolina leadership awards
November 22, 2021Honorees will be recognized on January 18, 2022, in Columbia at the Riley Institute at Furman’s OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that…
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Wine & Wishlists – Tuesday, November 23rd in Laurens
November 21, 2021
Shopping local is one of the best ways to support Laurens County businesses. On Tuesday, November 23rd businesses on the square in Laurens will be open late for “Wine & Wishlists.”…
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Clinton High Turkey Trot Draws a Crowd
November 21, 2021
With Thanksgiving less than one week away the runners showed up to burn some pre-Thanksgiving calories. A total of 45 runners and walkers, survived the XC Course, and 21 participated…
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County Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, November 23rd
November 21, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 23rd. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Joanna Boys Live Out Dream of Playing Music Together
November 21, 2021
Gary Alexander and Josh “Jiggy” Pierce grew up in Joanna dreaming of playing music in a band and on stage. As kids we all dream of hitting the big time.…
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District 55 Parent Academy on Social-Emotional Learning
November 21, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 will host a Parent Academy on Thursday, December 9th from 6-7:00 pm (virtually). Social-emotional Learning: Strengthening the Mental Health of Children and Teenagers will be…
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Clinton Season Ends in a Rout
November 21, 2021
Corey Fountain’s 3rd Clinton football team won 11 games and advanced to the 3rd round of the Class 3A playoffs, but there, in Central, the Red Devils ran into a…
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PC Women Race Past St. Thomas
November 21, 2021
While the Presbyterian football team was playing its final game against St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., the women’s basketball team was soundly defeating the Tommies at Templeton Center. Read…
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Long PC Football Season Ends in Minnesota
November 21, 2021
Kevin Kelley’s 1st season as head football coach at Presbyterian College ended with a 2-9 record, and the Blue Hose set an NCAA records for most average points (53.68) allowed…
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Delta Apparel reports fiscal year 2021 full year diluted earnings of $2.86 per share
November 20, 2021
Net Sales Increase 15% from the Prior Year; Gross Margin Expands 540 Basis Points to 23.3% GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core…
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Senior Resources receives immediate needs grant award from Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC
November 20, 2021
Senior Resources received a $7,500 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina to support the continuation of nutritional services, wellness programs, and other programming that enable seniors…
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Kathy Schwarting named South Carolina’s Community Star as part of 11th annual National Rural Health Day celebration
November 20, 2021
Kathy Schwarting, CEO of Palmetto Care Connections in Bamberg, SC, and a champion for rural healthcare and broadband access, has been named South Carolina’s 2021 Community Star. The Community Star…
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Countybank Foundation completes $100,000 donation to Greenwood Area Habitat
November 20, 2021The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation completes a five-year plan to donate a total…
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Pendleton Place appoints Anne Marie Maertens as Executive Director
November 20, 2021
The Board of Directors of Pendleton Place has named Anne Marie (“Annie”) Maertens as Executive Director (ED), effective November 2021. Maertens assumed the role of Interim Executive Director in June…
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Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at 5Church Charleston and Tempest
November 20, 2021
‘Tis the season for good food and fun festivities! Christmas is fast approaching and we wanted to share the below Christmas menus from 5Church Charleston and Tempest. Reservations are now…
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Gullah Geechee meals delivered from SkyMarket prepared by Chef BJ Dennis
November 20, 2021
Portion of proceeds benefit Lowcountry Food Bank Lowcountry Food Bank announced that SkyMarket partnered with Chef BJ Dennis on Wednesday to prepare authentic Gullah Geechee meals that were delivered to…
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SeamonWhiteside announces new corporate leadership team
November 20, 2021SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce the appointment of its new Corporate Officers. The Officers include Russ Seamon (President), Joe Bryant (Executive…
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FUEL continues grant program in 2022
November 19, 2021
Currently Accepting Applications for First Quarter Continuing its commitment to community service, FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services…
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Domtar, Paper Excellence merger receives Canadian Competition Bureau approval
November 19, 2021
RICHMOND, BC & FORT MILL, SC -Paper Excellence B.V. and Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) jointly announced that they have received Canadian Competition Act approval for their business combination…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Meghan James of Mason Preparatory School as Educator of the Month
November 19, 2021
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Meghan James of Mason Preparatory School in Charleston as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for November.…
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Your Guide to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
November 19, 2021
By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, can be used at any level of any organization to evaluate success toward specified goals. …
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S.C. arts learning partnership announces name, website
November 19, 2021
“Arts Grow SC” is the name of the three-year, $20 million partnership to address pandemic-related learning loss announced in June by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and South Carolina…
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PTC Partners with School Districts to Strengthen Regional Career Specialist Role
November 19, 2021
This month, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the Western Piedmont Education Consortium (WPEC) began a partnership to strengthen the linkage between high school students, employers, and postsecondary pathways—ultimately to help…
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PC Launches Esports Program, Hires Renowned Pro and Brand Ambassador as First Coach
November 18, 2021
Grab your controllers and buckle up, Blue Hose. Presbyterian College is getting in the game. PC’s new esports program continues to build momentum. This week, the College announced that professional…
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Lander University, Piedmont Technical College partner to enhance transfer student experience
November 18, 2021
A team of educators from Lander University and Piedmont Technical College has been selected to be part of the inaugural cohort of the Transfer Student Success and Equity Intensive, sponsored…
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BMW Manufacturing expanding Spartanburg County operations with new logistics center
November 18, 2021
$100 million project will enhance company’s logistics operations supplying parts to BMW Plant Spartanburg BMW Manufacturing today announced that the company is expanding operations in Spartanburg County with the construction of…
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Shutt honored among Women of Influence
November 18, 2021
Nekki Shutt, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, is among the 2021 Women of Influence honorees. The awards, sponsored by the Columbia Regional Business Report, recognize women who…
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Wyche, P.A. announces “City of Women” exhibit as its first Centennial Legacy Project
November 18, 2021
Greenville Center for Creative Arts exhibit honors contributions of women in numerous fields and is Wyche’s first Centennial Legacy Project, celebrating the firm’s century of legal and community leadership GREENVILLE, SC –…
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CofC economics major takes top spot at Gender Equity Pitch Competition
November 18, 2021
Since her freshman year, Caty Greer has been pitching possible solutions to the world’s greatest social, economic and environmental issues from the second she stepped onto the College of Charleston campus. And…
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$1.35M grant helps MUSC to train next generation of STEM leaders
November 18, 2021
Lowcountry teenagers in underrepresented groups eligible to apply for one of six internships Local teenagers who have a passion for science have an opportunity to apply for an internship to…
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