Clinton Elementary School in Laurens 56 identified as a U.S. News Best Elementary School
November 10, 2021
Clinton Elementary has been identified as a U.S. News Best Elementary School. This honor is a result of the school ranking in the top 30% of elementary schools in the…
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Clinton Girls Compete in the State Singles Tournament in Florence
November 10, 2021
At the end of each tennis season, the South Carolina High School League hosts a singles tournament for the top girls across the state. Players qualify for the “invitation only”…
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FinTrust hires Madison Allard and Sam Schnurr as Client Service Administrators
November 10, 2021
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Madison Allard and Sam Schnurr have joined the FinTrust team as Client Service Administrators. They will focus on building and maintaining client relationships while assisting…
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Engenius hires Arianna Henry as Digital Ads Specialist and Project Coordinator
November 10, 2021
Engenius announced the hiring of Arianna Henry as Digital Ads Specialist and Project Coordinator, expanding the agency’s staff to support its growth and new project activity. As a Digital Ads…
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H.G. Reynolds gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports building construction program and students
November 10, 2021
On Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021, the leaders of H.G. Reynolds Company presented a generous gift of $7,500 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This corporate donation will provide support…
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XPRIZE and Musk Foundation select BJU Team as 1 of 5 winners in MRV competition
November 10, 2021
XPRIZE, the global leader in designing and implementing innovative competition models to solve the world’s grandest challenges, today announced a team from Bob Jones University is one of 23 student-led…
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SafeTALK about the real threat of suicide
November 10, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Suicide awareness-intervention experts Dale Brown and Dr. Brenda Richards Brown conducted suicide prevention training for students at Benedict College, local seminarians, and others at Reinartz…
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Pinckney’s legacy continues to grow with National 4-H Hall of Fame induction
November 9, 2021
The Rev. Clementa Pinckney began his 4-H career at 9 years old with a focus on projects in public speaking and debating. Nearly four decades later, as his daughter Eliana…
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Clemson University recognizes outstanding leadership in conservation during annual awards, lecture series
November 9, 2021
Each year, the Clemson University Institute for Parks honors outstanding figures in the field of environmental conservation during the George B. Hartzog Jr. Awards and Lecture Series. Recently, leaders in park and…
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Clemson research shows cultivar selection critical for managing fusarium wilt in watermelon
November 9, 2021
Fusarium wilt is a devastating disease that can cause significant yield loss in watermelon and a Clemson University plant pathologist says cultivar selection is key in managing this disease. Tony…
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Inaugural lecture series honors South Carolina’s role in civil rights history
November 9, 2021
Clemson University recently held an inaugural lecture to honor South Carolina’s place in civil rights history – and to highlight the vital roles that several South Carolinians played in shaping…
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Voorhees College celebrates virtual hall of fame ceremony
November 9, 2021
Voorhees College will induct nine new members into the hall of fame during the 19th annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. via…
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‘Tis the season for a Country Christmas Celebration
November 9, 2021
The jolly tunes of the Christmas season will be playing throughout the South Carolina State Farmers Market on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. as we host our…
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The first-ever Intermodal and Logistics Symposium to be held in Charleston on December 3rd
November 9, 2021
On December 3, 2021, the American Council of Engineering Companies will hold its first-ever private market symposium on intermodal and logistics at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, SC. Join…
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STEM competition Storm The Citadel returns
November 9, 2021
December 20th deadline for K-12 teams to register Storm The Citadel competitions are almost as exhilarating to watch as they are to participate in. There are object flying through the…
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Charleston’s tech economy powers ahead in 2021
November 9, 2021
In its Annual Wage & Job Growth Survey, the Charleston Digital Corridor is pleased to announce that the average per-capita wage at companies participating in the 2021 survey is $101,710…
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College of Charleston Podcast: Coach Pat Kelsey talks basketball and more
November 9, 2021Head basketball coach Pat Kelsey promises that the College of Charleston men’s basketball team will have a whole new look this season. Literally. When Kelsey was hired in March 2021 to take over as…
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CofC First Year Experience classes offer transformational opportunities
November 9, 2021William Ganas draws a deep breath as he gets ready to address the students sitting in front of him. “The author of this chapter,” he says, “asks us to consider the…
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9Round ranked a top franchise for veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine
November 9, 2021
9Round Franchising, LLC, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise, has been ranked 60th on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2021 list of Top Franchises for Veterans. This is the fifth consecutive year 9Round has been included…
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Duke Energy joins forces with Harvest Hope Food Bank as $250,000 monthlong effort to fight hunger in South Carolina continues
November 9, 2021
Each week in November, Duke Energy will highlight the critical community partners that address food insecurities and inequities across South Carolina. This effort will provide nearly $250,000 to about 50…
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Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central South Carolina announces 2021 National Philanthropy Day Award winners
November 9, 2021
The Central South Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored the finest achievements of the philanthropic community in the Midlands at the 31st Annual National Philanthropy Day…
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PTC Financial Aid Director honored at annual conference
November 9, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Financial Aid Director Missy Perry was honored at the recent annual conference of the South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SCASFAA) with the organization’s…
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Apprenticeship Carolina and the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs partner to increase the number of minority-owned businesses participating in apprenticeship
November 9, 2021
Apprenticeship Carolina™ and the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week designed to increase the number of South Carolina’s minority-owned businesses participating in apprenticeship…
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DHEC names SC State Bulldogs football team as newest community heroes for being fully vaccinated against COVID-19
November 9, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announces the South Carolina State University Bulldogs Football Team as the latest recipient of the agency’s Community Hero Award. Every…
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Ken Ham to speak at 2021 STAND Conference
November 9, 2021
Ken Ham, founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis (parent company of the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter), will be the keynote speaker at Bob Jones University’s STAND (Sound Teaching About…
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S.C. Department of Education invites the public to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
November 9, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education invites the public to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be…
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Rebuild Upstate completes repairs for more than 100 Upstate SC veterans
November 9, 2021
Rebuild Upstate has created a volunteer Veterans Support Team as the agency celebrates a milestone in completing repairs for more than 100 Upstate South Carolina veterans. Rebuild Upstate serves low-income…
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World Food Championships announces Columbia as the destination for its 2022 “Final Table”
November 9, 2021As the 9th Annual World Food Championships (WFC) wraps up today in Dallas, Texas, the producers of the competition announced the next key step for its ten category champions…
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±102.34 acres sold at Nexton Parkway in Summerville
November 9, 2021
NAI Charleston was pleased to facilitate the sale of the Rosemary Tract, which is comprised of ±102.34 acres in Summerville, SC. Located at the recently completed Interchange 197 with frontage…
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Greystar sells flagship U.S. multifamily value-add fund for approximately $3.6 billion
November 9, 2021
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing, has agreed to sell a 30-property, U.S. multifamily portfolio for ~$3.6 billion.…
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Encompass Health announces plans to build inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Irmo
November 9, 2021
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) announced it plans to build a freestanding, 27-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital near Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital will be located at the corner of Evergreen…
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Hendrick Automotive Group presents Lowcountry Food Bank with $50,000 from year-long employee-fueled fund drive
November 9, 2021
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson was on-site to help celebrate Hendrick employee fund drive The Lowcountry Food Bank announced that Hendrick Automotive Group donated $50,000 on October 27 to help feed…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new Event Operations Manager
November 9, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property in Isle of Palms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Monica Bennett as Event Operations Manager. Bennett hails from Calamigos Ranch…
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Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association introduces new emergency assistance program
November 9, 2021
The Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SARLA) introduced Hubitality, an emergency assistance program for Spartanburg County hospitality employees, last evening. The event took place…
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AllSouth hosted the Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Big Red Barn Retreat
November 9, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 21, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks…
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Governor’s initiative addresses local labor shortage through scholarships that cover tuition and fees at Greenville Technical College
November 9, 2021A $17 million investment in South Carolina’s workforce will provide scholarships for students in high-demand career programs at Greenville Technical College and other technical colleges across the state. The effort…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes three new associates
November 9, 2021Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that J. Boone Aiken IV, Katherine V. “Katie” Busbee and Sara A. Sykes have joined the firm. Boone Aiken is based in the Florence office and…
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Countybank adds new associate to SBA Lending Team
November 9, 2021
Countybank welcomed Jordan Payne as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer in Simpsonville. He will cover an expanded market, including Simpsonville, Mauldin, Woodruff, Spartanburg, Gaffney, and Rock Hill. Payne comes…
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Infinity Marketing receives three MarCom awards
November 9, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, won three awards in the 2021 MarCom Awards competition for a wide range of projects, like web development, social media…
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Elbit Systems of America, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County
November 9, 2021
Project to create approximately 300 new jobs Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The project will create…
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Carolina Boxer Rescue announces 2nd Annual Soda City Boxer Bash
November 9, 2021
Carolina Boxer Rescue announced the return of the Soda City Boxer Bash on November, 13, 2021 at Hunter Gatherer Brewery at the Hangar 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205…
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City Center Partnership Annual Meeting 2021
November 9, 2021City Center Partnership Recap of 2021 from Matt Kennell, president and CEO of City Center Partnership: City Center Partnership is grateful for long-term support and revitalization of the Main Street…
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City of Laurens to Host Veterans Day Celebration
November 8, 2021
Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11th every year as a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This year the city of Laurens…
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Hope Tz Schmalzl awarded CCIM designation
November 8, 2021
Tz Schmalzl among 15 individuals who earned commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement. Hope Tz Schmalzl with the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®”,…
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Despite pandemic, students still enjoying fine arts in Charleston County schools
November 8, 2021
Charleston County School District (CCSD) offers an abundance of options for students participating in the fine arts. While things were slightly different last year due to COVID-19, band, chorus, and…
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Faith- & factor-based WI Fidelis receives 4-star Morningstar Overall rating 23/28 quarters
November 8, 2021
Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, has received yet again a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance among 145 Mid-Cap…
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Olympic Silver Medalist Raven Saunders announced as Grand Marshal for the Emancipation Proclamation Parade
November 8, 2021
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg today announced that 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist Raven Saunders will be the Grand Marshal for the 156th Annual Emancipation Proclamation Parade in Charleston set for Saturday, January…
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Berkeley County to suspend NEW applications for Emergency Rental Assistance
November 8, 2021
Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 Berkeley County will suspend any NEW applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program on November 12, 2021. The County will…
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Camp Rise Above hosts second annual Homebrewed Harvest fundraiser
November 8, 2021
Camp Rise Above, the local nonprofit founded in Mt. Pleasant over ten years ago, is hosting its second annual Homebrewed Harvest fundraiser on November 14, 2021 at the brand new…
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SC Ports welcomes two ship-to-shore cranes to Wando Welch Terminal
November 8, 2021
Arrival completes fleet of 15 new cranes with 155 feet of lift height South Carolina Ports welcomes two ship-to-shore cranes to Wando Welch Terminal, completing its fleet of 15 new…
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