Clemson University to play key role in ground-breaking dementia research funded through National Institutes of Health Grant
September 20, 2021
The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging has awarded a grant of $44.3 million in expected funds over five years for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT)…
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Resale shoe business a good fit for Dept. of Management Clemson student
September 20, 2021Putting himself in someone else’s shoes has been a sound business decision for Clemson University senior management major Brendan Clark. The soon-to-be graduate of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College…
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Freeway Music School celebrates 10-year anniversary
September 20, 2021
South Carolina’s fastest growing music school continues its commitment of delivering high-quality music lessons and giving back to the community Freeway Music —Columbia, South Carolina’s locally owned, premier music school…
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Emily Rast Tarney receives CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner certification
September 20, 2021
Morgan Stanley today announced that Emily Rast Tarney, a Financial Advisor for The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in the firm’s Wealth Management office in Columbia, SC,…
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New York Butcher Shoppe opens at Nexton Square
September 20, 2021
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the grand opening of the New York Butcher Shoppe at Nexton. A world-class, full-service butcher shop and convenience store,…
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Richland Two hires General Counsel
September 20, 2021
Richland School District Two has hired a staff attorney. Karla McLawhorn Hawkins is the first to hold the position of General Counsel for Richland Two. As General Counsel, Hawkins is…
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Chambers wins national Broadcast Adviser of the Year
September 20, 2021
The Journalism Education Association (JEA) has named Andrew “A. J.” Chambers of Richland Northeast High School its 2021 Broadcast Adviser of the Year. Chambers is the CavPlex-Convergence Media Director at Richland…
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Teachers complete family engagement professional development
September 20, 2021When it comes to student success, family engagement is at the top of the list for three Richland Two teachers who are among the first cohort of the Carolina Family…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to hold special called meeting on Wednesday, September 22
September 20, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a special called board meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The board meeting will be called to order in public session at…
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Greenville Technical College invited to join program that identifies and addresses barriers to student success
September 20, 2021Greenville Technical College is part of The Hope Center for College, Community and Justice’s first #RealCollege Institutional Capacity-Building Cohort (ICBC), which includes 27 institutions of higher education across the country.…
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MUSC and Helix launch In Our DNA SC
September 20, 2021
First-of-its-kind population genomics program to drive preventive, precision health care for South Carolinians The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Helix have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a first-of-its-kind population…
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Red Devils Win Big on Homecoming
September 20, 2021
Clinton remained unbeaten with a 49-7 homecoming victory over Blue Ridge at Wilder Stadium. The Red Devils take a 4-0 record into Friday night’s game, also at home, against nearby…
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Raiders Fall in 3 Overtimes
September 20, 2021
After a late comeback — and a missed field goal that could have won in regulation — Laurens lost for the 3rd time. In Lexington, River Bluff defeated the Raiders,…
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Campbell Turns Tables on PC
September 20, 2021
In its 1st two games, Presbyterian used the innovative football approach of new head coach Kevin Kelley to outscore meager opposition by a combined score of 152-46. The trend reversed…
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Southern Trade Outfitters Brings Top Brands to Laurens County
September 19, 2021
With the opening of Southern Trade Outfitters in downtown Laurens top name brands and sought-after clothing and accessories are readily available right here in Laurens County. Southern Trade…
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Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry October Lecture
September 19, 2021
Laurens County Museum will present the fourth in the Revolutionary War Lecture Series on Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 pm. “The Cherokee War of 1776” will be presented by Durant Ashmore,…
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Collett Industrial announces September groundbreaking for Willimon Business Park in Greenville
September 18, 2021
Colliers industrial team to facilitate marketing and leasing of the two-building park near SC Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) As demand for manufacturing and distribution space continues to rise in…
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Steer It and Clear It Safety Campaign
September 18, 2021
Sometimes the most minor auto accidents can cause significant traffic jams. If you’ve ever sat in bumper to bumper traffic for hours on the interstate only to find that the…
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Tollison Receives Endorsement of LC Republican Party Chair
September 17, 2021
On Tuesday, September 21st voters will go to the polls in a special election to fill the open County Council position for District 3. The seat was vacated when Councilman…
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Midlands Fall Plant and Flower Festival returns
September 17, 2021Mark your calendars for this year’s Fall Plant and Flower Festival at the South Carolina State Farmers Market on October 8-10, 2021. Visitors can shop for a variety of home,…
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Buffalo Wild Wings opens in Nexton’s North Creek Neighborhood
September 17, 2021Buffalo Wild Wings opened a new location today in Nexton’s North Creek Neighborhood at 117 N Creek Drive in Summerville. Considered the largest sports bar brand in the U.S., Buffalo…
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Cason Development Group adds Garrett Givens
September 17, 2021
Garrett Givens has joined Cason Development Group as Director of Finance & Project Manager. With a background in commercial banking, Givens will focus on evaluating and helping direct Cason Development…
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Frampton Construction underway on last building at Eastgate 540 Industrial Facility
September 17, 2021
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has begun construction of a 204,000-square-foot industrial facility at Eastgate 540 industrial park…
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Harvest Hope announces new “Pantries of Hope” program
September 17, 2021
The first recipients of the program will be graduates from Oliver Gospel’s Toby’s Place To help celebrate Hunger Action Day, Harvest Hope is launching a new program – Pantries of…
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5th Street Group’s Church and Union to open in downtown Nashville this weekend
September 17, 20215th Street Group Debuts Its First Tennessee Eatery Church and Union, the highly anticipated restaurant from acclaimed Charlotte and Charleston-based 5th Street Group, is opening in downtown Nashville on September…
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Global Eco Adventures names four new IRONMEN
September 17, 2021S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame inductees participate in ceremony By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures (GEA) honored three of their expedition project leaders and a Missouri-based military writer with…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 24-state coalition demanding President Biden drop vaccine mandate or risk legal action
September 16, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson and 23 other attorneys general (AGs) sent a letter to President Biden today, warning that litigation will follow the implementation of the proposed mandate on private…
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Solvay adding new production capacity, jobs in Greenville County
September 16, 2021
Adding over 30 new jobs, multi-million-dollar investment in new technologies at South Carolina facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville…
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Urban League of the Upstate announces new President & CEO
September 16, 2021
After conducting a national search, The Urban League of the Upstate recently announced the appointment of Dr. Gail Wilson Awan as President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization effective…
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Three Students from Richland One’s Dreher High named National Merit semifinalists
September 16, 2021Three Richland One students have been named National Merit semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Dreher High School students Cassandra M. Escorcia, Shane A. Keup and Zoe K. Maltarich…
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Local trucking start-up expands to hire COO
September 16, 2021
Erin Curtis joins Motor Supply, Inc Motor Supply, Inc., a Midlands-based long-haul trucking company, is expanding after hiring Erin Curtis as its first chief operating officer to oversee the company’s…
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First Reliance Bank named One of The Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 16th consecutive year
September 16, 2021
First Reliance Bank was recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. It is the 16th year in a row that the community bank has…
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Land sold in Okatie, South Carolina for future development
September 16, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 8.61 acres at 2079 Okatie Highway in Okatie, South Carolina. MFF Enterprises, LLC purchased the acreage from Savannah Health Services…
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Charleston-area leases completed by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
September 16, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: …………………………………………………………………. Total Quality Logistics, LLC expanded with a lease of 5,476 square feet of office…
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Invisible Fence® expands direct service into Greenville
September 16, 2021
Invisible Fence® Brand, pioneer of the pet containment industry, announced Invisible Fence of South Carolina – Greater Columbia is growing their service area into Greenville, South Carolina. Invisible Fence of…
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DHEC and Governor McMaster applaud South Carolina’s 50 percent vaccination rate
September 16, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Thursday that the Palmetto State has officially reached a 50 percent vaccination rate among eligible residents. In July, the…
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Fresh Fridays at Hartness to take place on September 17
September 16, 2021
Hartness, a new 444-acre urban village located on South Highway 14 between Pelham and Woodruff roads, will host the final Fresh Fridays at Hartness of the summer on September 17.…
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Trinity Partners facilitates the sale and leads redevelopment of 708 Lady Street, Columbia, SC
September 16, 2021
Bruce Harper, Managing Partner of Trinity Partners, represented Resource Financial Services, Inc. in their acquisition of 708 Lady Street for $1,850,000. The front building, former home of Carolina Ale House,…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Carly Saul and Jeanne Morrison
September 16, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, promoted Carly Saul to Senior Media Manager and Jeanne Morrison to the position of Digital Media Manager. These promotions will…
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Vivian Wong and Cerelia Group make donations to support pediatric cancer programming at Prisma Health
September 16, 2021
Greenville entrepreneur Vivian Wong and French-based Cérélia Group teamed up on Tuesday to donate $100,000 to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in the Upstate to support pediatric cancer programs. The gift comes at the…
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Urban Wren to offer ultimate culinary experience through Chef’s Table
September 16, 2021
Urban Wren, recent winner of four Best of the Upstate awards in 2021, has announced a series of Chef’s Table interactive culinary experiences to take place in September and October. Each…
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Lt. Governor & community leaders open new Student Learning Center
September 16, 2021
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette joined Greenville Technical College and other community leaders at Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) to cut the ribbon for the new Student Learning Center (SLC)…
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Semifinalists announced in 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Corporation
September 16, 2021
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the names of twelve Richland Two seniors who are semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Macy Collins, Evan Cox…
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Colliers Report: Retail market healthier than pre-pandemic
September 16, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights During the second quarter of 2021, the vacancy rate dropped to 5.73% which is approaching the…
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Peace Center announces partnership with Fine Arts Center
September 16, 2021
To deepen the partnership between the two organizations, four weeklong artist residencies for Fine Arts students have been announced. Each week will serve the shared goal of the two organizations…
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iLending opens auto refinance center in Richland County
September 16, 2021
Company plans to hire for 40 jobs at new location ILending, a national automotive refinancing company based in Englewood, Colorado, has opened its newest office in Richland County, with plans…
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Kimberly Witherspoon named a Bond Buyer 2021 Rising Star
September 16, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Kimberly Witherspoon has been named to The Bond Buyer’s 2021 Rising Stars list. The Bond Buyer Rising Stars recognizes municipal finance professionals under the age…
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Mashburn promotes two, launching Hospitality Division out of Myrtle Beach
September 16, 2021
Mashburn Construction is continuing to invest in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas with the promotions of Josh Kay and Nick Oldroyd. As Mashburn continues to grow, it is driven…
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CSU named to U.S. News Best Colleges List and more
September 16, 2021
Charleston Southern University continues to draw national recognition for its education designed to issue students a Passport to Purpose enabling them to embark on a life of significance after graduation.…
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College of Charleston EMS comes to the rescue on campus and beyond
September 16, 2021Day in and day out, many people pass by the College of Charleston ambulance tucked between the St. Philip Street Parking Garage and the BellSouth Building without a glance until…
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