TakoSushi announces new Forest Acres location to open May 14
May 8, 2024Restaurant showcasing Latin and Asian cuisine marks second Midlands location Columbia-based culinary enterprise Food People Restaurant Group, owned by local entrepreneurs Chris Sullivan and James Williams, announces the expansion of its…
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Two Richland One school nurses receive district’s first DAISY Awards
May 8, 2024In conjunction with the observance of National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2024) and School Nurse Day (May 8, 2024), two Richland One school nurses were named recipients of the district’s…
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Mayor William Cogswell announces D.U.I. checkpoints to crack down on impaired driving
May 8, 2024Mayor William Cogswell announced today a decisive step forward in prioritizing the safety and well-being of Charleston residents and visitors. Effective immediately, the Charleston Police Department will deploy strategically positioned…
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Winkler Group commemorates 20th anniversary by introducing new service lines to transform nonprofit fundraising
May 8, 2024The Winkler Group, one of the nation’s premier fundraising consulting firms, commemorates its 20th anniversary by introducing innovative services to enhance support for nonprofits. The four new offerings are tailored…
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City Council highlights | May 7, 2024
May 8, 2024During this evening’s City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann presented several proclamations. To start off, a surprise proclamation was presented for Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week, honoring our City Clerk, Erika…
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Blackbaud makes a strategic investment in UBIQ Education
May 8, 2024Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, announced a strategic investment in UBIQ Education, innovators in school websites through the introduction of AMAIS, the first…
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Team South Carolina shines at National ProStart Invitational for seventh year in a row
May 8, 2024Hosted by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF), Team South Carolina battled more than 400 competitors at the 2024 National ProStart Invitational in April at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.…
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Dorchester County launches new Transportation Sales Tax Program website
May 8, 2024Dorchester County announced the launch of its new Transportation Sales Tax Program website, a comprehensive resource dedicated to current and future transportation projects funded by the County’s Transportation Sales Tax…
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River Drive buffered bicycle lanes public input meeting
May 8, 2024There will be a public information and input drop-in meeting on Wednesday, May 29th at the Earlewood Community Center from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, with remarks at 5:00pm. Councilwoman Tina Herbert, City Planning and…
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Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour expands with 20 tour sites, 100+ artisans
May 8, 2024Richland County will host the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, featuring 20 farm- and arts-related tour sites and more than 100 local artisans, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Dreher High counseling chairman named Midlands Region Career and Technical Education School Counselor of the Year
May 8, 2024Dreher High School counseling chairman Kevin Kirkley has been named the 2024 Midlands Region Career and Technical Education (CTE) School Counselor of the Year by the Midlands Education and Business…
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Lander University’s First Group of Cybersecurity Majors Graduate
May 8, 2024As people become more and more reliant on online systems, the need for people who protect those systems grows. Lander University is playing a part in that protection, as its…
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High school students receive hands-on look at skilled energy careers
May 8, 2024Dominion Energy, Columbia Urban League partner on diverse recruitment efforts Nearly 30 high school seniors from diverse backgrounds gathered in the Midlands for a behind-the-scenes look at skilled careers in…
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Lander’s Nursing Recognition Ceremony Honors 58 New Nurses
May 8, 2024Tyanna Porter had a message for the School of Nursing graduates in Lander University’s Class of 2024: “All 58 of us were born to be nurses.” Porter, who was selected…
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Hunter Quinn Homes names new Charleston division President
May 8, 2024Hunter Quinn Homes, the Lowcountry’s largest locally owned home builder, announced the promotion of Chris Counts to President of its Charleston division. Previously serving as President of the company’s Build…
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The eccentric neighbor
May 8, 2024By Jeff Becraft When I was growing up as a kid, there was one time that one of our neighbors was out at nighttime in the pitch dark, mowing…
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Tindall Corporation’s Greg Force announces retirement after 36 years
May 8, 2024Tindall Corporation, a leading provider of precast, prestressed concrete solutions, announces Greg Force, Chief Executive Officer, is set to retire after 36 years of service on June 30th, 2024. Over…
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Comcast launches WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in partnership with the Charleston Digital Corridor Learning Center
May 8, 2024Comcast provides $25,000 grant to support Charleston Digital Corridor’s Learning Center Comcast announced the opening of its newest Xfinity WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” at the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) Learning Center,…
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Laurens Native Attorney Scott Todd named Super Lawyers® ‘Rising Star’
May 8, 2024For the second consecutive year, Greenville DUI and Criminal Defense attorney Scott Todd has been named to the Super Lawyers® South Carolina ‘Rising Stars’ list. A partner at Sumner &…
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Laurens County Disabilities & Special Needs Board Continues Efforts to Support First Responders
May 8, 2024In a dedicated effort to bolster community safety and inclusivity, the Laurens County Disabilities & Special Needs (LCDSN) Board remains steadfast in its mission to equip local first responders with…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads 24-State Coalition Urging Congress to Permanently Defund Terrorist-Embedded U.N. Agency
May 8, 2024Attorney General Alan Wilson led a 24-state coalition in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging Congress to permanently cut all funding to the terrorist-embedded United Nations Relief and Works Agency…
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Get Ready for Kickoff – PC Releases 2024 Home Game Start Times and Season Ticket Sales
May 8, 2024The Presbyterian College football team has opened up sales of season tickets for the upcoming 2024 season, with the home opener slated for September 14. The official link to browse…
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Celebrating Drinking Water Week 2024: A Tribute to LCWSC
May 8, 2024As Drinking Water Week 2024 continues (May 5-11, 2024), a heartfelt tribute is due to the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC), the local water utility dedicated to providing…
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Clinton High School Golf Team Qualifies for State Championship
May 7, 2024The Clinton High School golf team secured their spot in the SCHSL AAA State Golf Championship following an impressive performance on Monday, May 6, at Cherokee Valley Golf Club. Coach…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation’s eleventh annual Midlands Gives Day is today
May 7, 2024Today, over 600 nonprofits from 11 Midlands Counties are participating in Central Carolina Community Foundation’s giving initiative. Donors can visit MidlandsGives.org to browse their favorite organizations, filtering by county and…
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Colliers promotes Scott Burgess and Lance Byars to Vice President
May 7, 2024Colliers | South Carolina announced Scott Burgess, MBA and Lance Byars, MRED, MBA have been promoted to Vice President of the firm. “This well-deserved recognition is a product of consistent…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber Director honored with CACCE Scholarship
May 7, 2024The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) is pleased to announce that at the Staff Leadership Development Conference in Greenville last week, their Director, Rebecca Imholz, was one of five…
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Collins & Lacy announces Criminal Defense Practice Group
May 7, 2024Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce the formation of its Criminal Defense Practice Group serving South Carolina. Comprised of seven attorneys, all with extensive courtroom experience, the Criminal…
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New Brew for the Zoo
May 7, 2024CELEBRATING A COLLABORATION WITH A CHEERS TO CONSERVATION Riverbanks Zoo and Garden leaders and Peak Drift founders will announce a pint-sized partnership that will go a long way toward conservation.…
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Moms take center stage at Soar In Style’s Fashion show this weekend
May 7, 2024Calling all stylish moms in the Charleston area! Soar In Style Wardrobe Studio, your go-to personal styling service, is hosting a fashion show this weekend – The Poised + Proper…
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More than 700 graduate from CSU over weekend
May 7, 2024More than 700 graduates and undergraduates received diplomas at Charleston Southern University’s spring commencement ceremonies May 3 and 4. Graduate degrees were conferred Friday, May 3, and undergraduate degrees were…
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SCRA announces four new Member companies and grant funding
May 7, 2024MyVoluntier Operations, Oncoblaze, Rabbit Hole Digital, and ThreatCaptain were accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. Apex Orthopaedic, Construx, Heirloom Cloud, Katalyst Corporation, Sojourn MedTech, Tandem Concepts, and…
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The good and food for thought
May 7, 2024By Alan Cooper Publisher WhosOnTheMove.com Recently I reached out to some contacts from across the state and asked them to send me: one metric that they are proud of…
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Bunnell-Lammons Engineering welcomes Project Engineer, William Bailey, PE
May 7, 2024Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) announced that Mr. William Bailey, P.E., has joined their Columbia, SC office as a Project Engineer. With over 15 years of industry experience, Mr. Bailey brings…
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Monika Crook joins the Midtown office of Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 7, 2024Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Monika Crook has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Monika is a customer service professional with over twenty…
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Countybank Foundation awards scholarship to PTC student
May 7, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently awarded a scholarship to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student Royondia Ross, who is currently studying business administration. A…
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Liberty High Senior receives 2024 SCAC Presidential Scholarship
May 7, 2024The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) awarded its 2024 Presidential Scholarship to Isaac Esuary of Liberty High School. SCAC annually awards one $5,000 scholarship to a graduating high school…
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TTS Studios expands operations in Charleston County
May 7, 2024TTS Studios, a custom fabrication company, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $845,000 investment will create 14 new jobs. TTS Studios recently moved to a…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation enhances Greenville Technical College Students’ lives with $4.56 million in support
May 7, 2024The Greenville Tech Foundation proudly supports Greenville Technical College’s mission of transforming lives and enriching the community through the provision of world-class, affordable education. In a landmark year, celebrating half…
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Taylor Mounce joins the Woodruff at Five Forks office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 7, 2024Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Taylor Mounce has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Taylor is a Greenville native with…
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Paula Findley joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 6, 2024Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Paula Findley has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Paula’s passion is bringing people together to help them…
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The International African American Museum names Grady L. Crosby as board chair
May 6, 2024Crosby succeeds Wilbur Johnson, long-time chair The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. Johnson is a…
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Senior Leaders Greenville accepting applications for 10th class
May 6, 2024When Tom and Linda Nowlin were looking to move from Savannah, Georgia, 12 years ago, they were attracted by what Greenville, South Carolina, had to offer – a thriving downtown,…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
May 6, 2024Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 3. Included were 298 participants, 8 military veterans, 112 graduates with a GPA of…
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Freshfields Village: Your ultimate summer destination for family fun and events
May 6, 2024Highlighting 7 “Can’t-Miss” Summer Events at the Village on Kiawah Island Freshfields Village, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, is pleased to announce…
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SBAʼs Americaʼs Seed Fund Road Tour is coming to Columbia
May 6, 2024The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) America’s Seed Fund 2024 Road Tour is coming to Columbia on May 13 as part of a four-stop tour that will connect entrepreneurs working…
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Nexton announces grand opening of Brookfield Residential’s model townhome
May 6, 2024Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the grand opening of Brookfield Residential’s Sage Townhome model home. “Brookfield Residential was added to Nexton’s builder program in…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Justin Dabbs as Estimator
May 6, 2024McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that Justin Dabbs has joined the company as Estimator in the Upstate office. In this role, Dabbs leads early-stage preconstruction efforts for…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dr. Analisa Smith of Dutch Fork Middle School as Educator of the Month
May 6, 2024South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Dr. Analisa Smith of Dutch Fork Middle School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of…
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Columbia College announces new executive leadership
May 6, 2024President of Columbia College, Dr. John H. Dozier, announced the appointment of Mechelle English, MA ‘14 as the next Vice President of Development. Mechelle has over 25 years of vast…
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