Avant Holdings, LLC receives 2021 Preservation Award from Historic Columbia
May 24, 2021Historic Columbia recognized the extensive renovations of 915 Lady Street with the 2021 Preservation Award at the organization’s annual Awards event held at the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Featuring Art Deco details…
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College planning firm launches in Greenville
May 24, 2021
Emily Butler, a 37 year Greenville native, knows all too well the pain the class of 2025 felt this past Spring. Now, more than ever, has there been a huge…
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United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts third annual Driving Down Main Virtual Golf Tournament
May 24, 2021
United Way’s Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its third annual Driving Down Main: Staying the Course on June 7-8, 2021, sponsored by Enterprise Holdings. Registered foursomes will virtually play…
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Dr. Thomas B. Harper retires from Charleston Allergy & Asthma after a 40-year career
May 24, 2021
Charleston Allergy & Asthma announced this week it will be celebrating the retirement of Dr. Thomas B. Harper in June of this year. Dr. Harper is one of the practice’s…
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Spartanburg Community College & the Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force partner to grow educational attainment in Spartanburg County
May 24, 2021Spartanburg Community College, OneSpartanburg, Inc., and the Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force have joined forces to make attending college at SCC more affordable than ever before thanks…
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They won’t tell you about your brand.
May 24, 2021
By Ken Gasque Your brand is their experience. It exists in the mind of your customer. When the experience is good, they may tell a friend, but they won’t tell…
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Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 24, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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CARTER REALTORS announces Will Thrift receives Homesnap Award
May 24, 2021
Will Thrift, a licensed real estate agent with CARTER REALTORS, has been awarded Homesnap’s Analytics Expert Award for 2021. The award is given for the skillful use of real estate…
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OSHA Backs New CDC Mask Recommendations … For Now, and Implications for Employer Policies
May 24, 2021
By David Dubberly Nexsen Pruet, LLC The day after his inauguration, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to “consider whether any emergency temporary standards…
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Ingevity receives grant to help fund demonstration of 28 adsorbed natural gas-powered trucks and vans with fleet partners across Pennsylvania
May 24, 2021
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation announced it was awarded approximately $256,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as part of the 2020 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant…
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LCSO Jail & Bail Fundraiser Raises Record Amount
May 24, 2021
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office held their Third Annual Jail and Bail event on Friday, May 21st and by all accounts it was a huge success. Community leaders, business owners…
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Richland Library announces systemwide service update
May 24, 2021
Richland Library is announcing an update to services across our system. We’re adding evening hours and removing the daily midday closure. Current hours of operation are as follows: 9 a.m.…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a Leading Law Firm in 2021 Chambers USA
May 24, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice…
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Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC) teams up with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) and Walmart for virtual reality training on reversing an opioid overdose
May 24, 2021
LRADAC’s Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC) is hosting a training and virtual reality demonstration on how to save a life by reversing an opioid overdose on Thursday, May 27, 6:30-7:30…
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Dr. Andrea Pezzella conducts first minimally invasive prolapse system in South Carolina
May 24, 2021
Local Urogynecologist is first in Carolinas with unique, new platform for women suffering with pelvic organ prolapse Andrea Pezzella, M.D., FPMRS, FACOG, of Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics, recently conducted…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Zachary Arms of Liberty High School as Educator of the Month
May 24, 2021
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Liberty High School’s Zachary Arms as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for May. “Without personal finance…
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Reedy Reels to feature Women in Film panel, special guests and more
May 24, 2021
The Reedy Reels Film Festival has announced a schedule that features plenty of interesting events sure to draw in any film lover next month. There are numerous especially exclusive events…
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Lowe announces grand opening of The Gallery at Sweetgrass
May 24, 2021Lowe announced the grand opening of The Gallery at Sweetgrass, an art gallery showcasing 15 artists in a collection of Lowcountry-inspired artwork, as well as the launch of the gallery’s…
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Greenville Women Giving grant supports Greenville Technical College students
May 24, 2021
The Greenville Tech Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving to help address basic needs insecurities among Greenville Technical College (GTC) students. The grant will provide funding…
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Fit Columbia celebrates 10 years in business
May 24, 2021
Public is invited to anniversary celebration and grand reopening party at their new location in Five Points. Fit Columbia celebrates their 10-year anniversary and grand re-opening in their new space…
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Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 24, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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County Council Regular Meeting – Tuesday, May 25th
May 24, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 for a regularly scheduled meeting. Following the opening of the meeting, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the agenda,…
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Lander digital marketing students gain real-world experience working with Smoothie King and Hydro One
May 24, 2021
Story by Zack Bennett Digital marketing students at Lander University gained real-world experience working with clients through the Business-College Connection Program and the South Carolina Small Business Development Center. The…
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New SC Behavioral Health Progress Report sees new challenges for mental health
May 24, 2021
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Behavioral Health Coalition (SCBHC) are jointly releasing the South Carolina Behavioral Health 2021 Progress Report this…
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The Cassina Group recognized as one of the top performing residential real estate companies in the nation
May 24, 2021
The Cassina Group, Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate company, was recognized as one of the top performing residential real estate companies in the United States. The firm landed on T3 Sixty’s…
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Nickelodeon reopens its doors
May 24, 2021
The Nickelodeon Theatre is excited to reopen its doors starting May 27th for screenings of the best indie films! The theatre will be open Thursdays through Sundays, showcasing the diversity,…
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Edward Wilson of Wilson Kibler obtains prestigious CCIM designation
May 24, 2021
Edward Wilson, a managing partner in Wilson Kibler’s Greenville office, recently received the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute, one of the leading commercial real estate…
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Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 22, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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12 Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys in South Carolina honored in 2021 Chambers USA Guide
May 21, 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) announced that 12 attorneys in the firm’s Greenville and Charleston offices have been ranked in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: Leading Lawyers for Business.…
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Southern First announces three new appointments to board of directors
May 21, 2021Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of three new directors. Terry Grayson-Caprio, Ray Lattimore, and William Maner, IV will join the…
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Greenville Women Giving awards 11 grants totaling $550,000
May 20, 2021
Local women’s collective giving organization Greenville Women Giving (GWG) announced today it has awarded $550,000 in grant funding to non-profit organizations in Greenville County. Grants were made to 11 organizations…
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Dr. Misty Jameson named Lander University’s Distinguished Professor
May 20, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Dr. Misty L. Jameson, a professor of English and Film Studies, is the recipient of Lander University’s Distinguished Professor award. Her 13-year career at Lander began in…
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Greenville Technical College partners with USC Upstate to expand transfer program
May 20, 2021
The University of South Carolina Upstate has expanded its Direct Connect Transfer Program, enabling students who have earned an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. Board of Economic Advisors’ updated revenues and estimates
May 20, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors’ (BEA) updated revenues and estimates, which were announced at a meeting of the Board…
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Upcountry Fiber to bring broadband internet access to Upstate Rural South Carolina
May 20, 2021
Partnership between Blue Ridge Electric Co-op and West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative invests more than $150 million to help to bridge the “digital divide” Utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op…
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S.C. Military Support Foundation recognizes Sheriff
May 20, 2021
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott honored for being named Sheriff of the Year By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored by the South Carolina Military…
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RMHC Charleston launches new Hospitality Cart Program inside MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
May 20, 2021Ronald McDonald House Charities Charleston launches new Hospitality Cart Program inside the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The Hospitality Cart is designed to support families with hospitalized children, making…
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Dr. Misty Jameson named Lander University’s Distinguished Professor
May 20, 2021
Dr. Misty L. Jameson, a professor of English and Film Studies, is the recipient of Lander University’s Distinguished Professor award. Her 13-year career at Lander began in 2008 when she…
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Explore Asian American cuisine & culture in the Midlands
May 20, 2021
Richland Library is cultivating a conversation with local business owners, influencers and scholars. Join us for Food Brings Us Together: Asian American Experiences in Columbia from 7 – 8:30 p.m.,…
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The Cliffs welcomes two sales executives to real estate team
May 20, 2021
The Cliffs is pleased to welcome Scott Reid and Courtney Stone-Lipscomb to its Cliffs Realty team as sales executives. Reid joins The Lake Region sales office which includes The Cliffs…
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Ashley Hunter launches second SC business venture; Grand opening of State & Frink – June 3rd
May 20, 2021
The owner of South Carolina public relations and digital consulting firm, MPA Strategies, is launching her second business venture in the Midlands. Ashley Hunter, a former lobbyist and political strategist,…
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2021 Piccolo Spoleto Festival poster unveiled, advance program guide released
May 20, 2021The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs has unveiled the 2021 Piccolo Spoleto Festival Poster, “A Song of Charleston” by Kate Hooray Osmond. This year’s festival runs May 28…
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Colliers | South Carolina, Samet Corporation and The Middleton Group to move to the Ice House at Park Circle
May 20, 2021
Three major tenants sign on to the future office development, bringing it to 78% pre-leased. Charleston, SC – Park Circle’s newest office development, the Ice House at Park Circle, will welcome three new…
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Mission Lexington announces new Board Members
May 20, 2021
Mission Lexington announces with great pleasure the appointment of three new board members to serve as members at large. Sondra Gettys, Vice President of The Lexington Chamber of Commerce. O’Neal…
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Greenville Technical College hosts webinar on the state of the local labor market
May 20, 2021
A webinar moderated by Dr. Keith Miller, president of Greenville Technical College, will focus on shortages within the local labor market and the possibility of relief. “Growing Your Business in…
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Jay Haas and Roger Clemens to support Upstate through inaugural Breakfast with Champions presented by The Greenville Drive
May 20, 2021The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation is pleased to announce that sports legends Jay Haas and Roger Clemens will support the Upstate through Breakfast with Champions presented by…
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Two Devil Netters Make All-State
May 20, 2021
Two members of Clinton High School’s Upstate champion tennis team have been named all-state in Class 2A by the S.C. Athletic Coaches Association. Senior Ike Waldron finished fourth in the…
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Chloe Heiligenstein transitions to Brokerage Associate at Colliers
May 19, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce that Chloe Heiligenstein has transitioned to Brokerage Associate on the industrial brokerage team in its Charleston office. “We are very excited to…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top agents for April
May 19, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has announced its top producing agents for April 2021. Michael McGreevey and Amy Hammond led all agents in volume sold, while Grace Herlong…
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Charles Towne Holdings launches new advisory division
May 19, 2021
Charles Towne Holdings has launched a new division to service middle market companies that require solutions to complex business problems. Charles Towne Advisory Services is a team of former CEOs…
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