YWCA Greater Charleston to honor social justice organizer and founder of mentoring program during MLK Celebration
January 17, 2021
YWCA Greater Charleston honored a social justice organizer and the founder of a program dedicated to mentoring young men during its 49th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.…
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Mattern & Craig Engineers • Surveyors announces new Principal
January 15, 2021
The Board of Directors of Mattern & Craig, Inc. would like to introduce Brian R. Newman, PE as the newest Principal at the firm. Brian currently serves as office manager…
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Fetter Health Care Network launches COVID-19 vaccination clinics for SC DHEC Phase 1 distribution
January 15, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced it will begin hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics to distribute the vaccine in accordance with SC DHEC guidelines, beginning with Phase 1 distribution on Wednesday,…
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Parades, programs and presentations: Citadel finds new ways to celebrate MLK Day despite pandemic
January 15, 2021
It may be the first Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be held in the COVID-19 environment, but that won’t stop communities across the country — including The Citadel —…
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Help ‘Fight the Spread’ in Laurens County
January 15, 2021
The Laurens County Development Corporation, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital, and local leaders and municipalities are once again working together to encourage those who…
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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 15, 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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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new associates
January 15, 2021
K&L Gates’ Charleston office is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm. Ms. Cecilia Ehresman joins the Charleston office as an associate in the firm’s Labor, Employment, and…
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Southern First Bank expands to Charlotte market Doug Smith, Tiffani Tedder, & Ashley Gibson to provide leadership
January 15, 2021Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Charlotte, NC. The Bank intends to establish a full-service retail office upon regulatory approval.…
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Special Olympics South Carolina names Ashley Johnson to board of directors
January 15, 2021
Special Olympics South Carolina has named Ashley Johnson, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, to its board of directors. The mission of Special Olympics South Carolina is to provide…
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Home Works of America welcomes three new board members in 2021
January 15, 2021Home Works of America is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: -Russell Austin, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones – Spartanburg -Gabrielle…
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Agape Care Group appoints Krisdee Clark as Director of Corporate Affairs
January 15, 2021
SPARTANBURG, SC – Agape Care Group announced Krisdee Clark has been appointed as the company’s Director of Corporate Affairs. In her role, Clark will focus on positioning the Agape Care…
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Martial Arts Hall-of-Famer Brutschy receives Senate Commendation
January 15, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Bruce Brutschy, noted self-defense and fitness instructor and a member of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame, received a S.C. Senate Commendation from Sen.…
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Lander schedules Day of Giving Campaign for Feb. 11 – 12
January 15, 2021
Lander University will observe its 149th birthday with a 24-hour Day of Giving. From noon Feb. 11 through noon Feb. 12, Lander alumni, friends and supporters are encouraged to galvanize…
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“Invisible Man” publishes book everyone wants to see
January 15, 2021
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — You might refer to Steve Ellwood as the invisible man. That’s because when he’s shooting his favorite avian subjects along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, that’s exactly how…
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Columbia Chamber announces honorees for 2021 Columbia Impact Awards
January 14, 2021
Nine to Be Recognized for Outstanding Achievements at 7th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2021 Columbia Impact Awards, presented…
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South Carolina to set record with 3.2 million trees planted
January 14, 2021
S.C. Floodwater Commission is directing the project By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Global expedition leader and S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin is about to set yet…
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A Few Make-Up Games Set
January 14, 2021
This week only Clinton High School and Presbyterian College are playing basketball games. Laurens High and Laurens Academy postponed their games due to coronavirus concerns, but several have now been…
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Glassdoor names South Carolina Federal a Best Place to Work in 2021
January 14, 2021
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has once again been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2021 by Glassdoor. South Carolina Federal ranked No. 30 in the…
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Truist Foundation awards $1 million grant for transportation center at Trident Tech
January 14, 2021
The Truist Foundation has awarded the Trident Technical College Foundation a $1 million grant to support the college’s effort to create the Truist Transportation and Logistics Center on the college’s…
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Duke Energy establishes relationship with Optus Bank to support minority-owned businesses
January 14, 2021
Duke Energy deposits $5 million into Black-owned bank headquartered in South Carolina Boosts funding to support Optus Bank’s efforts to address economic inequality and close the racial wealth gap Duke…
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Neptune Island announces seasonal job opportunities
January 14, 2021
Hartsville, SC—The new year brings new opportunities for employment at Neptune Island Waterpark. Neptune Island is a 6-acre, family-friendly waterpark adventure located in Hartsville, South Carolina. Open seasonally from mid-May…
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Suggs receives national recognition
January 14, 2021
Mungo Homes announced that Jessie Greene Suggs is being recognized as a Home Building Industry Leader by Professional Builder magazine in the annual 40 Under 40 Class. Jessie, the Supervising…
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Tindall Corporation’s Tim Welborn promoted to Plant Manager
January 14, 2021
Tindall Corporation’s South Carolina Division promoted Tim Welborn to the position of Plant Manager. With more than 30 years of manufacturing, operations and human resource experience, his progression within the…
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Ob Hospitalist Group welcomes former CEO of UnitedHealthcare as newest board member
January 14, 2021
Yasmine Winkler Brings 35 Years of Industry Expertise and Leadership to Board of Directors Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the nation’s largest and only dedicated provider of customized OB/GYN hospitalist programs,…
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New Ziebart Car Care Center brings “That New Car Feeling” to Irmo
January 14, 2021
Keeping vehicles looking new, extending their life and ensuring the highest resale value are three of the many reasons Ziebart products and services continue to be in high demand around…
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Countybank makes Christmas donations of more than $2,300 to local charities
January 14, 2021
In light of hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, Countybank replaced its annual customer Christmas gifts with contributions to local charities in Greenwood, Greenville, Greer and Anderson this holiday season. “This…
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Colliers International’s office brokerage team represents Bison Real Estate LLC in the sale of a ±9,496-square-foot office building in downtown Greenville
January 14, 2021
Colliers International | South Carolina’s office brokerage team of Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented Bison Real Estate LLC in the sale of a 9,496-square-foot…
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6th annual African American History Month art exhibition coming to Greenville Technical College library
January 14, 2021An art exhibition at the Greenville Technical College (GTC) library, in celebration of African American History Month, will be on display during the month of February. The library is located…
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8th Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo Sworn in for Third Term
January 14, 2021
On Wednesday, January 13th Solicitor David Stumbo took the oath to defend the Constitution, seeking justice, and keeping our community safe. The Laurens County Courtroom was not as full as…
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Holy Halitosis, BATMAN!!!! Got mask breath???
January 14, 2021
As we continue to wear masks as part of the COVID-19 safety protocols, you may have had some moments of “mask breath.” Yeah, be honest, you know you have had…
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Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing offers new prototyping special
January 14, 2021Manufacturers have known for more than a century that if they need custom, precision-made washers, shims, or precision stampings, Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing is the place to go. But what if…
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Laurens District 55 Early Childhood School Registration Continues on Thursday, January 14th
January 14, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 continues early childhood school registration on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and in the evening 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. LCSD…
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Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC’s Thomas Manly receives CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification
January 13, 2021
Thomas Manly, CFP®, of Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC, in Columbia, South Carolina has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL…
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City of Charleston to co-host Stimulus webinar for small businesses – Jan 27
January 13, 2021The city of Charleston Business Services Division has partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Small Business Development Center to host a free webinar, The Stimulus Round 2: What…
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College of Charleston to celebrate 2020 alumni award recipients on CofC Day
January 13, 2021The College of Charleston Alumni Association, in partnership with the College of Charleston Foundation, will honor nine distinguished alumni on Jan. 28, 2021, as part of CofC Day, the College’s annual day…
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William Means Real Estate records best year in 87-year history
January 13, 2021
William Means Real Estate announced that 2020 was the best in the company’s 87-year history with $308 million in overall sales, a 45% increase over 2019. This is the highest…
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SC Ports finishes 2020 strong with record December
January 13, 2021
South Carolina Ports Authority finished 2020 with its strongest December on record, noting impressive volumes with containers, vehicles and inland ports. SC Ports handled 209,606 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs)…
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Tri-County to disburse $3 million in grant funding to eligible students
January 13, 2021
Tri-County Technical College plans to award nearly $3 million in grant funding to eligible students within the next few weeks. These funds are part of the 2021 Coronavirus Response and…
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Memorial Scholarship honors Dr. C. Lynn Lewis
January 13, 2021
“Education was her driving force; she dedicated her life to it,” Lucas Durham proudly says when remembering his mother, Dr. C. Lynn Lewis, former dean of Tri-County Technical College’s Health…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names December Circle of Excellence recipients
January 13, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from December through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to agents within the company’s…
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Expectations move Stokes & Company to hire three more team members
January 13, 2021Stokes & Company CPAs, a local firm specializing in monthly accounting and payroll services for business clients, as well as individual and business tax planning and preparation, has hired three…
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2021 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 13, 2021
State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 13, 2021 The State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my…
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College of Charleston staffer to receive MLK Humanitarian Award for diversity work
January 13, 2021
The work of Charissa Owens has never been more vital. As the director of diversity education and training in the College of Charleston’s Office of Institutional Diversity, she helps make sure campus is…
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MUSC Black and Hispanic/Latino faculty urge communities of color to take the COVID-19 vaccine
January 13, 2021
Given the devastating impact of the COVID-19 virus on communities of color, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Black Faculty Group (BFG) and the MUSC Hispanic/Latino faculty encourage Blacks…
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Richland County’s Finance Department earns national award
January 13, 2021
Richland County’s Finance Department again has earned the highest honor in governmental accounting and financial reporting. For the 37th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the Richland County…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health names Dick Wilkerson new board chair
January 13, 2021
New board chair and four board members join the IMPH board of directors The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is proud to announce the naming of…
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Balfour Beatty breaks ground on Morrison Yard corporate office tower
January 13, 2021
Balfour Beatty has been awarded $42 million to deliver Morrison Yard, a new 10-story Class A office space located in downtown Charleston. KeithCorp and Origin Development Partners have selected Balfour…
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NAI Columbia announces the following transactions:
January 13, 2021
LEASED Columbia, South Carolina: NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR and Thomas Wyatt represented the landlord, Decker Plaza Associates, in the lease of 2,800 square feet of retail space located at…
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Deputy receives bravery award, also named Deputy of the Year
January 13, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Deputy Sarah Merriman was presented the highest departmental honor – DEPUTY OF THE YEAR 2020 – during RCSD’s annual awards…
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blueWATER Civil Design appoints Patrick Reid as director of business development
January 13, 2021
blueWATER Civil Design announced Patrick Reid as director of business development. Reid’s responsibilities will include acting as a liaison between clients and project managers, enhancing the client experience, and leading…
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