South Carolina officials warn public to watch out for possible COVID-19 vaccine-related scams
January 27, 2021
South Carolina residents should be aware of scammers targeting COVID-19 vaccine seekers. South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), State Law Enforcement Division, Emergency Management Division, and Department…
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South Carolina speeds up vaccine efforts, top 10 in nation for COVID-19 vaccine use
January 27, 2021
A new national report shows South Carolina ranks among the top in the nation for how quickly the state is getting COVID-19 vaccine doses into people’s arms. Becker’s Hospital Review, a…
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The Beach Company announces new headquarters at The Jasper
January 27, 2021The Beach Company announced today the relocation of its corporate headquarters to The Jasper, a new luxury 12-story mixed-use building located at 320 Broad Street in Charleston’s iconic Harleston Village…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report
January 27, 2021
Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…
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Smith Robinson’s H. Thomas Morgan, Jr., named Interim Georgetown County Attorney
January 27, 2021
Smith Robinson Holler DuBose and Morgan, LLC, announced that attorney H. Thomas Morgan, Jr., has recently been named the Interim Georgetown County Attorney. In this capacity, Mr. Morgan will provide…
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FishBait Solutions launches new American Heritage Division; Sponsorship industry veteran Bob Heussner to lead
January 27, 2021
FishBait Solutions, a multi-tiered sponsorship creation and activation company focused on athletics, entertainment and experiential events, has launched a new division. The American Heritage Division will focus on celebrating the…
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Logisticus Group continues to grow with promotion of long-time employee
January 27, 2021Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, promotes long-term employee Travis Richardson to Operations Director. Richardson will be leading efforts to manage on-going projects across the…
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Mechatronics: ‘Knowledge to Last a Lifetime’
January 27, 2021
Using a hand-held controller, known as a “teach pendant” that somewhat resembles an artist’s palette, Andrew Tokarev deftly manipulates the robotic arm to execute his vision. The 20-year-old Piedmont Technical…
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Lima One Capital adds three to its nationwide Business Development team
January 27, 2021
Lima One Capital, a leading private lending company specializing in financing for real estate investors and home builders, has strengthened its nationwide team of mortgage originators with three additions across…
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Colliers International announces 2020 Top Producers and Walter M. Keenan Award Recipient
January 27, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2020, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration…
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KDS Commercial Properties announces fourth quarter 2020 transactions
January 27, 2021
KDS Commercial Properties, LLC, a Greenville-based commercial real estate firm, announces transactions for the fourth quarter of 2020. KDS commercial real estate brokers had a solid quarter despite COVID disruption…
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Virtual career fair for Shaw Air Force Base and the SC military community – Feb 5
January 27, 2021
SC Future Makers, a workforce initiative of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA), announced that it will host a virtual career fair with Shaw Air Force Base and the South…
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Joanna-Woodson Elementary one of 96 schools in the nation recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools and receive the first-ever Family Engagement Distinction!
January 27, 2021
As the line between home and school blurs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for strong partnership between families and educators is even more apparent to foster an optimal learning…
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It Takes Two: You Need Two Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine to Get Maximum Protection
January 26, 2021
Public Health Officials: “Don’t leave your first shot appointment without knowing how and when to get your second shot.” It takes two shots of COVID-19 vaccine to get maximum protection…
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African American History Series to be Sponsored by the Laurens County Museum
January 26, 2021
The Laurens County Museum Association is celebrating African American History Month with a multigenerational African American History Series. Three speakers will be presenting via Zoom during the month of February.…
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Get Ready for Another Exciting John Maxwell Leadership Forum – March 23
January 26, 2021
Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on March 23 for his fourth Leadership Forum in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place from…
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The Citadel Minority Contractor Information Session – Feb. 16
January 26, 2021
College to provide guidance for bidding on elements of $50 million Capers Hall Replacement Project The Citadel will begin demolishing Capers Hall in the summer of 2021. The Capers Hall…
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GMK interior designer Marta Lockwood achieves NCIDQ certification and licensure
January 26, 2021
GMK announced that Marta Lockwood has recently passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam and has become an NCIDQ-certified and licensed interior designer for the firm’s Interiors…
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Hughes Agency expands with four new team members
January 26, 2021Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Morgan Fields, Natalyn Klump, and Lauren Knight as senior account executives…
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Local Students Make PC Dean’s List
January 26, 2021
The Dean’s List at Presbyterian College is composed of students who have earned between a 3.3 and a 3.9 grade point average. PC is proud of the following students for…
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Love is in the Air!
January 26, 2021
Two local entrepreneurs, Dr. Nickie Templeton, owner of The Write Words, LLC and Dr. Anna-Bradley Schoenfeld, owner of BradLee, LLC, have partnered-up this Valentine’s Day to bring a little love…
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Brittney Bolt joins Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty
January 26, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has added Brittney Kingsmore Bolt as an Associate. A Clemson University alumnus, Bolt has real estate in her blood. Her mother, father, aunt,…
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Veteran marketing professional joins Collins & Lacy, P.C.
January 26, 2021
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that Michael Burney, veteran marketing professional, has joined the firm as its Director of Business Development. Burney’s experience includes sales and marketing management in the…
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Interim HealthCare of the Upstate announces CEO transition
January 26, 2021
Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice and personal care services, today announced that Charles McDonough has been named Chief Executive Officer. McDonough…
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Push Digital announces launch of new strategy agency Laurens Group
January 26, 2021
Push Digital pivots to media and advertising; Announces new hires, staff promotions Charleston, SC — Wesley Donehue, founder and CEO of Push Digital, announces the launch of Laurens Group—a strategic…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces Valentine’s themed package
January 26, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, invites locals to take a Valentine’s Day staycation and relax and rechange with a significant other during the month of love. Nestled…
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Statewide public relations firm relocates to the City of Cayce
January 26, 2021
MPA Strategies, a statewide public relations firm, has opened a new office at 2025 State Street in the City of Cayce. The firm, founded in 2011, offers clients a wide…
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Brad Allen named to the Inman Ambassador Leadership Team
January 26, 2021
Inman, the internationally recognized host of Inman Connect, recently named Brad Allen, CEO and Managing Partner for The ART of Real Estate, to the Ambassador Leadership Team. Selection for Inman…
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Southern First reports 2020 financial results
January 26, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for three-month period and year ended December 31, 2020. “While 2020 was a…
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Councilman Pugh to host COVID-19 testing and mask giveaway events
January 26, 2021Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh is holding a series of testing and mask giveaway events as part of the County’s continuing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Residents can…
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Countybank thanks Danner for help establishing bank in Greer market
January 26, 2021
Countybank shared its appreciation for Rick Danner, who played an integral part in establishing Countybank in the Greer market. Danner recently resigned from Countybank, having served as Business Development Officer…
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LS3P’S Becky Smith elected as a Board Director of Carolinas Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development
January 26, 2021
LS3P’s Charleston Healthcare Leader, Becky Smith, AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, has been elected as a Board Director for the Carolinas Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development (CSHSMD). CSHSMD provides…
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SeamonWhiteside spearheads innovation to shape the Nexton community for a post-pandemic future
January 26, 2021SeamonWhiteside, a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, spearheads innovation in landscape architecture and civil engineering at Nexton, South Carolina’s most cutting-edge and walkable community located in…
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Lexington-based The Courage Center one of four in U.S. to receive overdose reduction implementation
January 26, 2021
The Courage Center is one of four organizations in the country to receive an implementation grant from the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO), in partnership with…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new team members
January 26, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its Web and Media Departments with the addition of Chase Martin, Lead Front End Developer and Jonathan Bolton,…
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South Carolina-based IMCS awarded major NIH Research grant
January 26, 2021
Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (IMCS), known for their expertise in developing recombinant proteins and enzymes, has been awarded a $900,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Fast-Track grant from the National…
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Crawford welcomes Samantha Ferland as office manager
January 26, 2021
Crawford, a full-service marketing and branding agency, recently welcomed Samantha Ferland as office manager. In this role, she is responsible for being the primary resource for a number of activities…
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NAI Earle Furman welcomes James Malm to its brokerage team
January 26, 2021
NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, recently welcomed James Malm to its brokerage team in Greenville, South Carolina. James started with NAIEF in January of 2021, and he…
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Lander University announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Fall 2020
January 26, 2021
Lander University has announced the names of outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for earning top academic achievements during the first semester of…
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SCRA announces accepted and funded companies
January 26, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Stand Yourself Up, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, Agulus, Inc., was also approved for…
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For second straight year, Forbes names Bauknight Pietras & Stormer among America’s Top Accounting Firms
January 26, 2021
For the second straight year, certified public accounting firm Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) has been recognized by global media company Forbes as being among the top recommended tax…
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PC, High Point Tell the Same Story
January 26, 2021
On Friday and Saturday, the Presbyterian College women split basketball games with High Point, losing the former game by a wide margin and winning the latter by even more at…
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County Council to talk transportation, land development at annual retreat
January 25, 2021
With five new Councilmembers at the helm, Richland County Council will begin setting priorities for 2021 on Thursday, Jan. 28, the first day of its annual retreat. Among the topics…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as Best Employer in South Carolina by GOBankingRates
January 25, 2021
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced its recognition as Best Employer in South Carolina by GOBankingRates. GOBankingRates used data from market research company…
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House Committee passes $208M COVID vaccine relief bill
January 25, 2021Today, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed a proposal to allocate $208 million for COVID vaccine relief. The proposal now heads to the full House of Representatives for…
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Central Bark opens its first Doggy Day Care in West Columbia, SC
January 25, 2021
Husband and wife team and local residents introduce Central Bark’s unique approach to doggy day care and enrichment to West Columbia and surrounding communities Central Bark, the doggy day care industry…
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GTCHS joins local non profits to tackle food insecurity and shortages in blood supply
January 25, 2021
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) will join Harvest Hope, Miracle Hill Food Warehouse, United Ministries and Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources (S.H.A.R.E.) for a Food Drive in addition to a Blood…
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Lucy Pressly joins residential salesforce at Coldwell Banker Caine
January 25, 2021
Lucy’s transition follows a seven-year career as a Caine employee Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Lucy Pressly, former marketing professional at Caine, as a Realtor in the Greenville market. Lucy…
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Harry Croxton joins Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine in Greenville
January 25, 2021
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recently welcomed Upstate native Harry Croxton back to its Greenville office as a commercial broker. Harry has been in the commercial real estate business for nearly…
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Trinity Capital Advisors acquires 78 acres in North Charleston
January 25, 2021Phased industrial development underway Trinity Capital Advisors (TCA), a commercial real estate development and investment firm based in Charlotte, N.C., has acquired 78 acres of land in North Charleston’s Palmetto…
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