Meeting Street Scholarship Fund paves the way for new model of scholarships
September 7, 2021
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund is working to end the wealth gap in college tuition. Ben Navarro, founder of Meeting Street Schools, pioneered the concept of a public-private partnership between…
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Matt Foster announces new commercial real estate firm
September 7, 2021
Matt Foster, an Upstate-based commercial real estate agent, recently announced the creation of Foster Commercial Properties, a commercial real estate firm based in Greenville, South Carolina. In addition to general…
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Hampton Inn by Hilton opens new property in Greer
September 7, 2021
Hampton Inn by Hilton Greer Greenville, a 4-story hotel located minutes from BMW Manufacturing and Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) airport, opened today in downtown Greer, SC. The hotel, owned by Sycamore Greer,…
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AnMed Health promotes medical group leaders
September 7, 2021
AnMed Health is pleased to announce new titles for several of its medical group leaders to better reflect their growing scope of responsibility and strategic influence. Dr. Brad Mock, who…
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Spartanburg Philharmonic announces a safe return to live music
September 7, 2021
As the beginning of the 2021-2022 Season approaches, the Spartanburg Philharmonic announces safety guidelines designed to protect the health of concert-goers. “Our audience is ready for live music to return,”…
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Fetter Health Care Network to host mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinics throughout Lowcountry
September 7, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter), a Federally Qualified Health Center, will be operating community COVID-19 test and vaccination clinics throughout the month of September. The mobile team will rotate throughout…
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IAA relocates in South Carolina adds new Colorado branch
September 7, 2021
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces a new branch, located in Colorado Springs (CO), bringing the total number of branches in…
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Moore Bradley Myers names new Managing Partner
September 7, 2021
West Columbia Law Firm Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), a counsel for generations, announces that Christian G. Spradley is the firm’s new Managing Partner. Spradley has practiced law for more than…
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SC Chamber names 2021 Legislators of the Year
September 7, 2021House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate LCI Chairman Thomas Alexander To Receive Inaugural Awards The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced…
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South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association donates $25,000 to the United Way Association of South Carolina
September 7, 2021
The South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association (SCBWA) announced that it recently presented a $25,000.00 donation to the United Way Association of South Carolina. “This past year and a half has…
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Hobcaw Barony promotes new Directors
September 7, 2021New Director of Education and Director of Conservation Roles Announced Hobcaw Barony announces the promotion of Zeb Quattlebaum to director of conservation and Richard Camlin to director of education, effective…
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Charleston Commercial handles sale of 438 King St. to Miami restaurant
September 7, 2021Charleston Commercial, a key player in the local commercial real estate market, has brokered several deals on King Street this summer, including the sale of 438 King St. to a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces plan to accelerate I-26 widening project
September 7, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall and business leaders from around the state to announce a proposal which would accelerate existing plans…
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Mast Store celebrates Friends Day September 11, donates 10% of sales to Palmetto Conservation Foundation
September 7, 2021
The Mast Store celebrates Friends Day on Saturday, September 11, 2021, by choosing a nonprofit partner to promote during this important day. This year, Mast is pleased to count the Palmetto Conservation…
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Motley Rice commends declassification of investigatory documents on the role of Saudi Arabia in September 11 attacks
September 7, 2021
Only days ahead of the 20th memorial of September 11, President Biden took a step toward transparency and accountability unprecedented in the two decades and three preceding administrations since 9/11,…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
September 7, 2021
Advent Innovations, LLC and DPX Technologies, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and awarded grant funding. Parimer Scientific, LLC and Prewrite, Inc. have been…
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Raiders Overcome Adversity with Win over Union County
September 6, 2021
COVID-19 didn’t shut down the Laurens Raiders, and neither did the Union County Yellow Jackets. Fielding a roster of 30 from one previously containing 47, Daryl Smith’s team pulled away…
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Blue Hose Hang 84 Points on Hapless Knights
September 6, 2021
In Kevin Kelley’s 1st game as a college head coach — and Ren Hefley’s 1st start as a college quarterback — Presbyterian pounded St. Andrews 84-43 and Hefley threw an…
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LushAcres Announces Fall Festival and Corn Maze
September 6, 2021
After sitting dormant for ten years, LushAcres Farm has been revitalized, and it’s just the beginning. Located behind the College View area of Clinton, LushAcres is a thriving farm that…
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PIEDMONT TECH AUTOMOTIVE STUDENTS RECEIVE EPA CERTIFICATION
September 6, 2021Nine automotive technology students at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently completed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 609 Technician Training and Certification Program. Each passed the EPA’s certification test with…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 17-state coalition in Supreme Court brief supporting religious charity’s right to hire people who share its faith
September 6, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 17 states in filing a brief Thursday before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the religious liberty of Seattle’s Union…
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New Clemson app helps grain farmers manage grain moisture content
September 6, 2021
The initial motivation behind this was to reduce fan runtime while still maintaining manual control of when the fans cycle on and off. – Aaron Turner, assistant professor, agricultural mechanization…
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PC Concert Season Opens with Violin and Piano Recital
September 6, 2021
Presbyterian College 2021-2022 concert season opens on September 15th at 7:30 PM with a violin and piano recital at Edmunds Hall. Violinist Dr. Francisco Cabán, and pianist Dr. Owen Lovell…
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Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2022
September 5, 2021
The law firm of Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll announced that the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2022:…
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LS3P welcomes Olivia Frick
September 5, 2021
LS3P welcomed Olivia Frick, who joins the firm’s Business Development team and will serve the Greater Savannah/northern Florida area. Frick’s previous professional experience is in media and marketing, project management,…
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Richland Library Introduces 2021-2022 Board of Trustees
September 5, 2021
Richland Library is announcing the 2021-2022 Board of Trustees whose members will oversee and guide the long-term strategies for the ongoing success of our library system. Leadership positions include: Katherine…
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Citadel engineering cadets and students designing airfield improvements for emerging electric aircraft
September 5, 2021
By faculty members in The Citadel’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering For The Citadel’s 2021-22 academic year, Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering senior cadets and students will work collaboratively…
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2021 Eggs Benefit will now be held virtually – Sept 30
September 5, 2021
The 2021 Eggs Benefit for CDS is now virtual. The event will be livestreamed on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 9:00am on www.EggsBenefit.com. This is the largest fundraiser for the…
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42nd Street at Town Theatre
September 4, 2021
Come and meet those dancing feet! It’s time for some toe-tapping as Town Theatre presents the paramount show-business musical, 42nd Street! Audiences will be drawn to the “Lullaby of Broadway”…
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County won’t enforce emergency mask ordinance following court ruling
September 3, 2021
Enacted Aug. 16 amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the measure aimed at schools and day cares was set to expire Oct. 15 While Richland County will no longer enforce…
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Lecture to cover what ladies wore in the 1860s, and why they wore it
September 3, 2021
A lot of people have misconceptions about what women wore in the 1860s. For instance, folks have some odd ideas about corsets. On Sept. 24th at noon at the South…
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C&C Automotive expands into Columbia
September 3, 2021
C&C Automotive has a history of upstanding work and excellent customer service in the CSRA and they are now excited to announce that they are opening a new location in…
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Lima One Capital’s Vinod Thomas named HousingWire Insider
September 3, 2021
HousingWire has recognized Vinod Thomas, a managing director with Lima One Capital, as one of the 100 HW Insiders for 2021. The 2021 HW Insider Award recognizes operational superstars in…
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Walmart National Hiring Event – September 8 and 9
September 3, 2021
If you need a job, Walmart is hiring. The Laurens Walmart Distribution Center is participating in their National Hiring event on Sept 8 and 9 for the National Hiring Event!…
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The Rose Ball announces new safety requirements for attendance
September 2, 2021
The Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, will continue as scheduled this year as an in-person evening gala on Friday, September 24 with new requirements for attendance. Guests of the…
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Laurens City Administrator Announces Retirement Effective December 31, 2021
September 2, 2021
Laurens City Administrator Gary Coleman has announced his intentions to retire from his position with the City of Laurens effective December 31, 2021. Gary has served as the Laurens’ City…
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Brookgreen Gardens awarded grant to improve member services
September 2, 2021
Brookgreen Gardens has been awarded an $8,000 grant from South Carolina Humanities that will fund a new digital membership process. The South Carolina Humanities Growth Grant is provided by the…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new office coordinator
September 2, 2021
Rebuild Upstate has brought on Andy Sherwood to be its new office coordinator. Sherwood graduated from Cornerstone University in 2014 with a degree in social work. Sherwood then earned his…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names new Vice President of Sales, Broker
September 2, 2021
Laura McDonald, an experienced luxury real estate agent and successful litigator for 15 years, has joined Coldwell Banker Caine as Vice President of Sales, Broker for the Greenville office, giving the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber recognizes 10 members on the Inc. 5000 List
September 2, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is proud to recognize ten Chamber members who have been recognized by Inc. magazine as part of their annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private…
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College of Charleston Simons Center set for multimillion-dollar renovation
September 2, 2021The Albert Simons Center for the Arts, located on St. Philip Street in the heart of the College of Charleston campus, will be closed for the next two years…
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Six CCSD schools will be learning virtually for two weeks
September 2, 2021
Three Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools are temporarily shifting to all-virtual learning on Thursday, September 2, 2021, due to a rising number of reported positive COVID-19 cases. Ashley River…
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John Gettys named Lawyer of the Year by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly
September 2, 2021
John Gettys has been chosen as Lawyer of the Year for 2021 by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Gettys received the recognition at the annual S.C. Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law…
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Duke Energy helps build South Carolina workforce with nearly $200,000 in grants with focus on veterans, underserved communities
September 2, 2021
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to 10 South Carolina organizations focused on building and enhancing strategic engineering initiatives that will help grow the energy industry’s…
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Midlands executive to lead NSF-funded Engineering Research Visioning Alliance
September 2, 2021
The Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) has named a veteran of STEM research and innovation to lead the organization as its inaugural full-time executive director. Jennifer Carinci, Ed.D., PMP, will…
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SYNNEX and Tech Data complete merger to become TD SYNNEX, a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem
September 2, 2021
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX) and Tech Data Corporation announced the successful completion of their merger. The combined company is now TD SYNNEX, led by Rich Hume as CEO. Dennis Polk,…
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Mira International Foods, Inc. establishing operations in Beaufort County
September 2, 2021
More than $2 million investment will create 28 new jobs Mira International Foods, Inc. (Mira), a food crafting and distributing company, today announced plans to establish operations in Beaufort County. The…
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First Reliance Bank hires Human Resources Manager
September 2, 2021
First Reliance Bank has hired Seth DuRoss, a tenured human resources professional, to assist the rapidly expanding community bank. DuRoss will help with recruiting and retaining premier talent for the…
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Kelley Shakes Up Football
September 1, 2021
Kevin Kelley doesn’t believe in punting. Don’t believe it? Try to find one on the Presbyterian College football roster. The new Blue Hose head coach is taking PC — and…
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Three Schools in LCSD 55 Move to Virtual Learning
September 1, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) announced Wednesday evening that three of the district’s schools will transition to virtual learning beginning Friday, September 3, 2021, and continuing through Thursday,…
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