First Community Bank recognized for outstanding commercial lending
September 14, 2021
First Community Bank was recognized with three awards for commercial lending excellence during the annual meeting of the Business Development Corporation Of South Carolina (BDC) and its associate company Certified…
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Colliers promotes Macy Trainor to Marketing Coordinator in its Greenville office
September 14, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Macy Trainor has been promoted to Marketing Coordinator in the firm’s Greenville office. Trainor has been the Marketing Assistant in Greenville for two years and will…
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Jackson bolsters Associate roster
September 14, 2021
Jackson, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Heidi Williams as Copywriter, Lainie Fickau as Social Media Specialist and Mike McKinnis as CDL, Event Specialist. Williams…
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Laurens County Museum Hosts Field Trip Regarding the Battle of the Great Canebrake
September 13, 2021
As a follow up to the most recent talk in the lecture series “Shots Fired in the Backcountry”, the Laurens County Museum hosted a field trip to the on Saturday,…
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Laurens County Museum to Benefit from Estate Auction
September 13, 2021
The Laurens County Museum receives donations of artifacts and financial support from various means. Mr. Taylor, a member of the Gray Court Historical Society was a great lover of history.…
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Bob Jones University ranked by U.S. News & World Report
September 13, 2021
In its 2022 Best College Rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Bob Jones University as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South. Additionally, U.S News recognized BJU in other major…
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The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
September 13, 2021
As coronavirus cases rise, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering SC DHEC to host FREE COVID-19…
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Clemson remains top public university, leads State of South Carolina in U.S. News rankings
September 13, 2021
Clemson University was once again ranked as one of the top public universities in the country according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report ranking of 381 national universities.…
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UofSC retains top spots for first-year student experience, international business
September 13, 2021
Also gains new undergraduate rankings in latest U.S. News report The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience of any public college in the country, according to…
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Richland One and two of its schools earn national awards for family and community engagement
September 13, 2021Richland One has received the 2021 Partnership District Award and two of its schools received 2021 Partnership School Awards from the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) at Johns Hopkins…
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Spartanburg Water welcomes new Engineering Projects Manager
September 13, 2021
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the hiring of Casey S. Crown, P.E., to the position of Engineering Projects Manager II. In his new role, Crown will manage water and…
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Furman climbs in US News ranking, voted ‘Most Innovative’ fifth straight year
September 13, 2021For the fifth consecutive year, Furman University is one of the “Most Innovative Schools” among national liberal arts colleges and universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best…
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USO South Carolina celebrates 10 year anniversary at McCrady Training Center
September 13, 2021Service members have visited the USO center nearly one million times EASTOVER, SC – This month the USO South Carolina is celebrating ten years of service at McCrady Training Center.…
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The official 2021 SC Fastest Growing Companies are announced
September 13, 2021
Now in its 20th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to South Carolina’s economy through exceptional increases in revenues and employment.…
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Multiplying Good announces the 2021 class of ChangeMakers in the Midlands
September 13, 2021
For the past 49 years, Multiplying Good has believed in the power of service. Through activation, training, and recognition, they continue to unleash the potential in individuals around the country…
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IoT Reference Platform solves common engineering roadblocks
September 13, 2021
Cary, NC – Three leaders in IoT design and solutions have come together to deliver an all -in-one, comprehensive IoT Reference Platform. Internet of Things (IoT) design engineering firm, Connected…
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Lima One Capital and Sétanta Development Capital announce formation of strategic alliance to better serve home builders and developers across the country
September 13, 2021
Lima One Capital and Sétanta Development Capital, two leading residential real estate finance companies, announced today the formation of a strategic alliance through a joint marketing arrangement under which they…
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Trinity Partners represents the seller in sale of 7201 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC for $4,900,000
September 13, 2021
Trinity Partners Columbia recently facilitated the sale of the former home of Virginia College, 7201 Two Notch Road, a 45,191 square foot building in Columbia, South Carolina. Trinity Partner’s Roger…
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U.S. News & World report gives CofC high marks in annual rankings
September 13, 2021
The College of Charleston is one of the top colleges and universities in the South, according to the 2022 edition of Best Colleges by US News & World Report. The College…
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Together SC announces new Board Members from Charleston and Florence
September 13, 2021
Together SC, the state’s network of nonprofit organizations and their allies for good, recently announced three new board members elected by its nonprofit member organizations from across South Carolina. They…
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Deputies receive Servant Leadership awards
September 13, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Two Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) deputies received Eastminster Presbyterian Church’s Servant Leadership award during ceremonies which also awarded members of the Columbia Police Department,…
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Integrated Biometrics announces advancements in contactless fingerprint intellectual property
September 13, 2021
SPARTANBURG, SC – Integrated Biometrics (IB), the world leader in mobile FBI-certified biometric fingerprint scanners, today announced its strategic partner, Sciometrics LLC, has applied to the U.S. Patent and Trademark…
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Chambers partner to launch South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator
September 13, 2021Bank of America’s $500,000 grant expands program statewide Three Chamber organizations from across South Carolina jointly announced today that Bank of America has provided a $500,000 grant to launch a…
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Grain & Barrel Spirits partners with Elvis Presley Enterprises to launch two Elvis Presley-inspired whiskeys
September 13, 2021
Elvis rye & whiskey expressions will rollout nationally this Fall CHARLESTON, SC- Grain & Barrel Spirits today announced a long-term licensing agreement with Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) to launch a…
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31st Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K now fully virtual
September 13, 2021
With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the surge caused by the Delta variant, Prisma Health Midlands Foundation is moving the 31st Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half…
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Publix donates $135,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank
September 13, 2021
Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that Publix Super Markets Charities has donated $135,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank to purchase fresh produce for the food insecure neighbors the organization serves. The…
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Palmetto Goodwill announces new CEO
September 13, 2021
Brian Itzkowitz will be the next chief executive officer of Palmetto Goodwill and its affiliate, Palmetto Goodwill Services starting October 25, 2021. He will take the reins from interim CEO Lorna Utley, who has led the…
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Chambers partner to launch SC Minority Business Accelerator
September 13, 2021
Three Chamber organizations from across South Carolina jointly announced that Bank of America has provided a $500,000 grant to launch a statewide Minority Business Accelerator program. This program will be…
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Santee Cooper provides Green Power for 20 years
September 13, 2021
Twenty years ago this month, Santee Cooper became the first South Carolina utility to provide renewable power to customers, and Santee Cooper Green Power has helped power South Carolina ever…
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Hire Me SC hosts annual Employer Summit on Oct. 13
September 13, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit — an annual event led by Hire Me SC and Able SC for business managers, executives and human…
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Award-winning journalist Jamie Lovegrove joins NP Strategy
September 13, 2021
Jamie Lovegrove, an award-winning journalist deeply versed in Palmetto State politics and media, will join the rapidly growing team at NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm serving clients across the…
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Red Devils Dominate Calhoun County
September 12, 2021
Calhoun County, a small school in St. Matthews, did Clinton a great favor by agreeing to play the Red Devils after Swansea had to cancel. Not only did Clinton play…
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Blue Hose Light the Scoreboard Again
September 12, 2021
Danny Barletta, who works for DHK Sports and is from Saugus, Mass., has seen two Presbyterian College football games. The Blue Hose scored 152 points in the two games. Barletta…
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Ben Talbert, CEO of Better Than Found Search Firm, appointed to SEAL Future Foundation Networking Committee
September 12, 2021
Ben Talbert, founder and CEO of Better Than Found, a professional and executive recruitment firm focusing on industrial sectors in manufacturing, engineering, and construction, has been appointed to the SEAL…
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Lander Alumnus Leon Lott Earns National, State Honors
September 12, 2021
Lander University alumnus Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). He is the first sheriff from the Palmetto State to receive…
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Piedmont Tech Sees Surge in Dual Enrollment Students
September 12, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) this fall has seen a surge in high school students looking to get a head start on their career pathways. In total, PTC has nearly 900…
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Clinton First Responders Walk to Remember 9/11
September 11, 2021
Everyone who was alive in 2001 remembers where they were when planes crashed into the World Trade Center, and later the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania on Sept. 11. It was…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – September 14th
September 11, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 14th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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OTO Development acquires DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach
September 10, 2021
OTO Development has added DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront to its growing portfolio. South Carolina-based OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired the DoubleTree by Hilton…
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Grace Herlong Loveless named one of Greenville’s Best & Brightest under 35
September 10, 2021
Grace Herlong Loveless has been named one of Greenville’s Best and Brightest under age 35. A real estate agent with Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty, she is a…
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CAMS’ Tara Armstrong takes on new role as Director of Vendor Relations
September 10, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, announced that long-time Community Manager Tara Armstrong is taking on the new role of Director…
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Dr. Martha Cohen becomes partner at Lowcountry Women’s Specialists
September 10, 2021
Lowcountry Women’s Specialists announced that Dr. Martha Cohen has joined the practice as a full partner. “Dr Cohen joined our practice in 2019, and is admired and respected by our…
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Cayce hires 29 year police veteran as Chief of Police
September 10, 2021
The City of Cayce has hired Deputy Chief Chris Cowan, a 29 year law enforcement veteran, as the next Chief of Police for the City of Cayce In July, current…
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Evanesce establishing operations in Hampton County
September 10, 2021
$17 million investment will create 78 new jobs Evanesce, a sustainable technology innovator, today announced new operations in Hampton County. The $17 million investment will create 78 new jobs. Founded…
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Colliers Report: Service-focused shops succeed
September 10, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2021 Columbia Retail Market Highlights During the second quarter of 2021, most retail activity was concentrated in service-oriented establishments like day spas,…
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Richland County Deputy Chief tapped to become Cayce Police Chief
September 10, 2021
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy Chief Chris Cowan will become the next Cayce chief of police, effective Oct. 4, 2021. “This is a bittersweet…
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Princeton Review names College of Charleston a Top College
September 10, 2021The Princeton Review has once again named the College of Charleston as one of the best institutions for undergraduate education in America. The college admission services company profiles and recommends…
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Charleston Metro Chamber congratulates Leadership Charleston Class of 2021
September 10, 2021
On September 2, the Charleston Metro Chamber celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2021. For 48 years, Leadership Charleston has been identifying and developing leaders in the community, producing over 2000…
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CCSD welcomes new leader for intercultural organizational development
September 10, 2021
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Brandi Blake as Executive Director of Intercultural Organizational Development. Blake began her career in post-secondary education in 2014 as Assistant Director for Residence Life…
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Carolyn Anderson named interim principal at Clark Academy
September 10, 2021
Charleston County School District (CCSD) welcomed Carolyn Anderson as interim principal at Septima P. Clark Academy. Anderson joins Clark Academy from North Charleston High School where she has served as…
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