Frampton Construction ranks high on “Best Places to Work in S.C.”
August 6, 2021
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named by the S.C. Chamber of Commerce as one of the…
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New faces on Board at NEXT High School
August 6, 2021NEXT High School, in their constant pursuit of, and dedication to, a student-focused and innovative approach to education, has been working tirelessly to recruit the best talent. They are excited…
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Engenius expands digital marketing team and hires Cassidy Krasinski as Support Manager
August 6, 2021
Engenius announced the hiring of Cassidy Krasinski as Support Manager for the digital marketing agency, expanding the agency’s staff to support its growth and new project activity. As a Support…
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New tourist attraction in South Carolina opens in Camden August 13
August 6, 2021Celebrates State’s Role in the American Revolution When it opens here August 13, the new Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden will take guests on a journey through South Carolina’s…
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Left Lane Drivers Move Over
August 6, 2021
New Law Requires Drivers To Move Right Unless They Are Using Left Lane To Pass The SC Department of Public Safety informs motorists of a new South Carolina law that…
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Dr. Hope Rivers’ First Months as PTC President Are a ‘Slam Dunk’
August 6, 2021
Ever since arriving on campus in January, the new president of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has been in constant motion, diligently studying the college’s existing playbook and gradually adding some…
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Two New Assistants Join New PC Coach
August 6, 2021
With football practice starting on Friday morning, new Presbyterian College coach Kevin Kelley added two to his staff. Kelley intends for the Blue Hose to practice each weekday from 9:55…
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Tollison Steps Down as LA Baseball Coach
August 6, 2021
Luke Tollison, who played on four state championship baseball teams at Laurens Academy, resigned as head baseball coach of the Crusaders, who earned a SCISA playoff berth in his final…
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F1RST in Line With PC’S Goal of Supporting First-Generation Students
August 6, 2021
When Presbyterian College’s-first generation students feel like they are behind in any way, a new student-led organization inspires them to be in F1RST. F1RST, a registered student organization established in…
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Thornwell Names Interim President
August 5, 2021
With the retirement of Rev. Elliot Smith as President of Thornwell on Friday, August 6th, the Board of Trustees has unanimously and enthusiastically selected current Executive Vice President, Lindy Scott, to…
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County Council Called Executive Session for Saturday, August 7th
August 5, 2021
A called meeting of the Laurens County Council Executive Session is scheduled for Saturday, August 7th at 9:30 am. After opening the meeting and an invocation, Council will enter into…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund welcomes 96 in its inaugural class
August 5, 2021The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a new initiative that aims to support high-achieving Charleston County graduates in paying for college, is proud to announce the first class of Meeting Street…
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South Carolina Department of Education hires Dr. Christina Melton as Director of Assessment
August 5, 2021
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the hiring of Dr. Christina Melton, a former teacher, principal, and district superintendent, as the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) Director of…
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Stantec hires veteran coastal engineer to bolster Coastal and Marine practice
August 5, 2021
Leading global design firm Stantec has strengthened its ability to deliver coastal, marine, and resiliency solutions with the addition of Chris Mack, PE, MBA, PMP, D.CE. Mack will serve as…
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MTC professor earns Regional Faculty Award two years in a row
August 5, 2021
Midlands Technical College (MTC) professor Dr. Eric Goff has earned the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Faculty Award. Each year, the ACCT recognizes community college leaders…
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U.S. News & World Report names East Cooper Medical Center a High Performing Hospital for back surgery, spinal fusion
August 5, 2021
East Cooper Medical Center is being recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings, now in their 7th year,…
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Citizen Scholars Institute welcomes new Executive Director
August 5, 2021
Citizen Scholars Institute, a special initiative of The Spartanburg County Foundation, announces a new Executive Director, Dr. Susan Little. Founded in 1996, the Citizen Scholars program connected public school students…
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CSU announces new dean of College of Humanities & Social Sciences
August 5, 2021
Dr. John Edward Kuykendall has been named dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Charleston Southern University. He has served the university for 18 years, first joining…
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Special Commission on Equity, Inclusion and Racial Conciliation discuss draft report
August 5, 2021
The Special Commission on Equity, Inclusion and Racial Conciliation met on Wednesday, August 4 to discuss their draft report, which includes 125 recommendations on ways to promote racial justice and…
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BASF in Converse, SC donates $15,000 to first responders
August 5, 2021BASF’s site in Converse, South Carolina recently donated $15,000 to community first responder agencies. The Converse Fire Department, Spartanburg Police Department and Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office each received a $5,000…
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Cypress managing development of QuikTrip on Fort Jackson Boulevard
August 5, 2021Cypress Development Partners announces construction of a new QuikTrip convenience store at 4680 Fort Jackson Boulevard near I-77. Cypress assisted the property owner in negotiations with QuikTrip and is managing…
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Credit One Stadium reaches a construction milestone
August 5, 2021The Credit One Stadium, formerly known as the Volvo Car Stadium, celebrates a pivotal construction milestone. During a topping out ceremony hosted by general contractor Choate Construction, project team members…
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The South Carolina Corps of Cadets to resume traditional Friday parades
August 5, 2021The Citadel military review parade, a patriotic display performed by members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, is often described as a “must see” event for those visiting or living in…
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MUSC Health Sea Islands project moves forward with land donation, selection of architectural firm
August 5, 2021
MUSC Health is moving forward with a project that will bring emergency care to citizens living in remote areas on Johns, Kiawah and Seabrook islands. The project is made possible…
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MUSC’s Midlands expansion links more sites to No. 1 hospital in state
August 5, 2021Joanne Carelli is thrilled that the downtown Columbia hospital where she’s worked for 43 years is now part of MUSC Health’s new Midlands Division. She’s pleased not only as a…
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Charleston teen named Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina
August 5, 2021
Academic Magnet High School’s Mary Compton was named the Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina for 2022 and won over $5,000 in cash scholarships during a statewide scholarship program for…
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Restaurant Week Greenville begins today, Thursday, August 5
August 5, 2021It’s the tastiest time of the year! Get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week Greenville makes its much-anticipated return this Thursday, August 5. Restaurant Week…
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Sterlite Technologies signs 10-year lease at Weston-owned manufacturing facility in Lugoff
August 5, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Weston Inc. in a 10-year, 168,000-square-foot lease for Sterlite Technologies at 2 Business Parkway…
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Carolina Dermatology expands to Easley
August 5, 2021
Prisma Health’s Carolina Dermatology practice has expanded to Easley and will provide comprehensive dermatologic care for children and adults. Dr. Jeremiah A. Miller III, who is board certified in dermatology,…
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SC Economics welcomes Megan Freiburger as Project Manager of Student Programs
August 5, 2021
The South Carolina Council on Economic Education is pleased to welcome Megan Freiburger, former math teacher at Meadow Glen Middle School, to the SC Economics team as our Project Manager…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union and Sumter City Credit Union announce merge agreement
August 5, 2021
Sumter City Credit Union and SAFE Federal Credit Union are pleased to announce an agreement to merge. The combined credit unions will operate as SAFE Federal Credit Union. During the…
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Congressman Clyburn announces more than $520 million in funding for South Carolina colleges and universities
August 5, 2021
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina colleges and universities will receive more than $520 million in federal funding made available through the American Rescue Plan. This funding…
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Home Telecom contributes $200,000 to South Carolina innovation
August 5, 2021Home Telecom, a Charleston-area leader and innovator in the telecommunications industry, has contributed $200,000 to South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) Industry Partnership Fund (IPF). The IPF funds SCRA’s programs, including…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Walk to Fight Hunger aims to raise funds to help food insecure Lowcountry neighbors
August 4, 2021
Join Us! Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Riverfront Park, N. Charleston Walk, Sponsor a Team, or Volunteer for the Family-Friendly Walk to Fight Hunger The Lowcountry Food Bank announced a…
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United Way of the Piedmont’s Paige Stephenson receives Order of the Palmetto
August 4, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont’s President & CEO Paige Stephenson received the Order of the Palmetto on July 28 for her years of service to the community. The award was…
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Hello Weekend – August is here!
August 4, 2021
The lazy days of summer are over! Teachers and students are getting ready for school to start, and life is getting busy again. But the weekend is almost here and…
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Explore Clinton – Music in Vance Park
August 4, 2021
Another fun filled evening is in store for you in Vance Park courtesy of Mainstreet Clinton on Thursday, August 5th from 6-8 pm. Crowds for the first two events have…
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GaffneyLewis expands Charleston office with addition of new attorney
August 4, 2021
GaffneyLewis LLC is pleased to announce that Jarrett Withrow has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Charleston office. Withrow comes to the firm with more than five…
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S.C. leaders aim to preserve lands in the Palmetto State
August 4, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin, S.C. Senator George “Chip” Campsen, S.C. Senator Ronnie Sabb, and others met Tues., Aug.…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Midlands Legal Elites
August 4, 2021
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…
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Meg Scoopmire elected to Board of Advisors for UNC School of Law’s Center for Banking and Finance
August 4, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Meg Scoopmire has been elected to serve on the University of North Carolina School of Law’s Center for Banking and Finance Board of Advisors. A…
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AllSouth hosts food drive to benefit Harvest Hope
August 4, 2021
As the world slowly starts to open up and the economy begins to recover, food insecurity continues to be a major issue facing our community. To help meet this growing…
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Greenville Technical College engineering students can now seamlessly transfer to The Citadel after two years, to complete four-year undergraduate degrees
August 4, 2021
Greenville Technical College is joining The Citadel in a mutual effort to provide enhanced engineering education opportunities for (non-cadet) students who want to elevate their two-year program to a full,…
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LCSD 56 Summer Reading Olympic Camp Winners Announced
August 4, 2021
Summer reading is always emphasized and encouraged for students and Laurens County School District 56 makes summer reading fun. In keeping with the summer Olympics, the theme of this year’s…
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Popular Parks fundraiser returns to Colonial Lake in October
August 4, 2021
Charleston’s hottest party returns to Colonial Lake this fall with a celestial theme, food, cocktails and plenty of entertainment. The Charleston Parks Conservancy will host its Party for the Parks…
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MEDAL OF HONOR recipient named IRONMAN
August 4, 2021
Maj. Gen. Jim Livingston of Mount Pleasant, S.C., recognized for service By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), received Global Eco Adventures’ (GEA) coveted IRONMAN…
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Rising Tide Lifts All Ships – An Open letter to the LCDC
August 4, 2021
The below is an open letter sent to Jonathan Coleman (LCDC President/CEO) following the City of Clinton’s August Council meeting; Jonathan, First, I would like to thank the LCDC team…
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MECART, Inc. establishing operations in Greenville County
August 4, 2021
$2 million investment will create 50 new jobs MECART, Inc., a leader in cleanroom environments and a manufacturer of custom-designed acoustical modular buildings, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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2021 Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing
August 4, 2021
Part pep rally. Part concert. All party. Steel Hands Brewing announced the 2021 Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing which will take place on Friday, August 20th, 2021.…
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ScanSource announces President for North America hardware business
August 4, 2021
Tony Sorrentino to focus on next chapter of business growth GREENVILLE, SC –ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced the promotion of Tony…
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