Palmetto State Exteriors adds waterproofing division

  January 20, 2021

Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides a variety of concrete and masonry finishing services, has added a division to enhance commercial and residential projects in South Carolina, North Carolina and…

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Grants awarded to improve 15 South Carolina communities

  January 20, 2021

    Fifteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $6.4 million in funds from the latest round of Community Development…

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LCDC Annual Meeting and New Vision for Laurens County

  January 20, 2021

2020 is in the rearview mirror and the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) provided a snapshot of progress and challenges in the face of COVID-19 at their annual meeting.  The…

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City of Charleston welcomes new City Architect

  January 20, 2021

The city of Charleston has hired Tory Parish as its new City Architect. Ms. Parish, who began work this week, will help shape the city’s built environment by overseeing the…

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Speakers announced for WellSpent Southeast

  January 20, 2021

A host of leading business and healthcare leaders will be speakers at next week’s WellSpent Southeast. The goal of WellSpent Southeast will be to develop public-private partnership in advancing state…

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Lander University announces Fall 2020 graduates

  January 20, 2021

Lander University conferred bachelor and master degrees upon 181 students during the University’s 162nd commencement ceremony on December 15, 2020. Dr. Mandy Cleveland, associate professor of Psychology and Lander’s 2020…

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Spring Semester Begins at Lander

  January 20, 2021

With students returning to campus after an extended winter break, Lander University is abuzz again. “The best part of being back is the time spent just chilling with my dormmates,”…

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Curiosity Corner: Where’s the Lead?

  January 20, 2021

Question: Why do we say “lead” pencil when it is not really lead? (Asked by Cruz Freimeyer, of Grantsville, W.Va.) Reply: Don’t worry about getting lead poisoning from a lead…

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Finding the “Write Words” Just Got Easier

  January 20, 2021

Have you ever been at a loss for words? It seems like the most important occasions call for the perfect message, but you just don’t know where to start. Now…

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NC-based behavioral healthcare company acquires operations in SC

  January 19, 2021

North Carolina-based Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc., part of the Bain Capital Double Impact Fund’s portfolio, announced today its acquisition of South Carolina-based provider, Excalibur Youth Services LLC. Broadstep is a leading…

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SC Manufacturers Alliance announces new hire

  January 19, 2021

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced today that it has hired Sunny Philips as its Vice President of Member Relations. Philips will be responsible for membership development, overseeing conferences and…

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First Citizens Bank breaks ground on branch at Nexton

  January 19, 2021

First Citizens Bank recently broke ground on its 4,250-square-foot branch at Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community. Scheduled to open in late 2021, the branch will be located…

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Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 2020 Year in Review

  January 19, 2021

The unprecedented events of 2020 had a severe impact on the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). For year-end 2020, parking revenue was down 56%, airline revenue was down 35%, tenant revenue…

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COVID-19 Testing Sites in Laurens County

  January 18, 2021

With the recent spikes in reported cases across the state of South Carolina, testing sites are popping up to provide local COVID-19 testing. In Laurens County, the following sites will…

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Got a Job Opening? Here’s How to Hire Locally

  January 18, 2021

LaurensCountyBUZZ is all about Laurens County. The platform is designed to provide businesses, organizations and charitable associations with a platform to submit news to be published in a timely manner.…

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CrossFit864 Relocates and Expands Services

  January 18, 2021

The business landscape in downtown Clinton continues to grow and change. CrossFit864 has completed the renovations at their new location (207 West Pitts Street) and they are open for business. …

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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition

  January 18, 2021

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…

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Love and Kindness on Full Display in Laurens County

  January 18, 2021

It’s been one month since the fire at the Landau Apartments in Clinton and the house fire in Joanna. People across the county stepped up to help the displaced families…

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A Chance to SEE PC Basketball

  January 18, 2021

During the 2020-21 season to date, Presbyterian College basketball has been playing in a closed gym. The COVID-19 crisis still has Templeton Center locked, but fans can see the Blue…

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JacksonBuilt Custom Homes launches new brand for 2021

  January 18, 2021

One of the Charleston area’s most recognized custom homebuilders has rebranded with a new logo and website. JacksonBuilt Custom Homes – known for uncompromising commitment to quality and service –…

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