Kelly Morrow completes Furman University’s Women’s Leadership Institute
August 23, 2021
Kelly Morrow, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, recently graduated from the Furman University Women’s Leadership Institute, as a member of the Spring 2021 class. She is one of…
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Three Bluestein Attorneys listed among Best Lawyers in 2022 edition
August 23, 2021
Three partners at Bluestein Attorneys have again been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, in the publication’s 2022 edition. Best Lawyers in America is a ranking service that helps…
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PC’s Football Coach Named to Sports Illustrated 25 Most Intriguing Football Coaches of 2021
August 23, 2021
Kevin Kelley was one of America’s most successful high school coaches, and he was likely the country’s most well-known. Now as the coach at Presbyterian College, Kelley is among Steve…
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Lander remembers faculty and staff with Employee Remembrance Garden
August 23, 2021
“I immediately knew when I started working at Lander that this was much more than a job,” said Anissa Lawrence, chair of Lander University’s Staff Senate, to a crowd of…
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Clinton overpowers Pendleton on opening night
August 23, 2021
Clinton got its season off to a roaring start with a 48-24 victory over Pendleton. Jishun Copeland led the way with 6 carries for 104 yards. Next up for the…
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Late threat fails as Hanna edges Raiders
August 23, 2021
Facing the reigning Upstate champion in Class 5A, Laurens took T.L. Hanna down to the final second before succumbing to the Yellow Jackets, 23-17. Laurens had two shots at the…
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Blue Hose scrimmage on Fan Day
August 23, 2021
PC held a Fan Day Scrimmage on Saturday and the fans who came were not the only ones pleased. Kevin Kelley, the new head football coach, said he was pleased…
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PC Block Party and Welcome Event this Thursday
August 22, 2021
The City of Clinton, Mainstreet Clinton and many local businesses will roll out the red carpet to welcome PC students back to town. The event is scheduled for August 26th…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – August 24th
August 22, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 24th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting starts…
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PC School of Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2025
August 22, 2021
On Friday, August 20th, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy welcomed the newest class of pharmacy students with the traditional White Coat Ceremony. Click on the pictures below (photo and video…
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Count On Us Controller Services promotes Ellen Clement to Associate Vice President
August 22, 2021
Count On Us Controller Services (formerly CFO Services On Demand) has promoted long-time employee Ellen Clement to Associate Vice President and Client Controller. Clement joined the company in 2013 and…
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SC Rep. Murrell Smith, quail farmer Brittney Miller honored for agriculture advocacy
August 22, 2021South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture named two Advocates of the Year for 2021 in honor of their service to the state’s agriculture industry. The 13th Advocates of the Year Recognition…
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New moms invited to Gather & Garden as part of program starting Sept. 9
August 21, 2021
Two local nonprofits have teamed up to give new moms in the Charleston area a chance to get outside with their babies for fresh air and connection all while giving…
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The McKay Firm lawyer named to Best Lawyers in America list
August 21, 2021
The McKay Firm recognized managing partner Julius W. “Jay” McKay, II for being selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for the seventh straight year. First honored in…
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Richland One offers waitlists for virtual school programs
August 21, 2021
All slots have been filled for Richland One’s 2021-2022 virtual school programs, but parents have an opportunity to put their children on the waitlists in the event space becomes available.…
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Colliers Report: Multifamily growth is modest
August 21, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights Over the past year, there have been 477 units completed. Annual inventory growth averaged 1.3% over the past five years. Most…
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Sistercare welcomes new Executive Director, Ann Kita, M.A
August 20, 2021
Ann Kita, M.A., has been selected by Sistercare’s Board of Directors to serve as the organization’s Executive Director. Ms. Kita has the experience, education, vision, and dedication to the mission…
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StoryWalk® expands to second location in Richland County
August 20, 2021Step into a good book and enjoy another interactive experience in Richland County. Richland Library is launching a second StoryWalk® location at Caughman Road Park (2733 Trotter Road, Hopkins). Families…
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Every attorney at Callison Tighe & Robinson recognized by Best Lawyers for 2022
August 20, 2021
Callison Tighe & Robinson was recognized again this year by Best Lawyers in America®, with every attorney at the law firm being honored. With the firm celebrating its 50th Anniversary…
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Panter joins LTC as assistant director
August 20, 2021
At the August 17, 2021 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Ryan A. Panter as assistant director of Lexington Technology Center.…
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4 Richardson Thomas attorneys listed in “Best Lawyers”
August 20, 2021
Four attorneys at the South Carolina law firm of Richardson Thomas are listed in the just-released 2022 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” The numerous honors include Terry Richardson’s Lawyer…
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Physicians for Act 432 announces a Patients’ Bill of Rights for the Upstate
August 20, 2021
Citing a need for more transparency, accountability and opportunities in health care across the region, the leadership of Physicians for Act 432 — An Alliance for Fair Health Care unveiled…
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West Columbia attorney Included as one of the Best Lawyers in America
August 20, 2021
Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in 2022. He was chosen…
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Sheriff, two others receive gifts from NYPD
August 20, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Hey, I got one too! But I was out of the office before this picture was snapped. Last week, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Richland…
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PALMETTO PRIDE and SC7 clear nearly 2,300 pounds of trash in July
August 20, 2021
Second year of statewide anti-litter partnership between both organizations By W. Thomas Smith Jr. PALMETTO PRIDE, South Carolina’s premier anti-litter task force, announced its clean-up numbers for trash pick-up during…
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6 from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel listed in “Best Lawyers,” “Rising Stars”
August 20, 2021
Six attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the newest edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion piece, “Ones to Watch.” All told, the attorneys earned…
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Football Hopes Are High in Clinton
August 20, 2021
Clinton High School’s football team was better in Corey Fountain’s second year on the job, as weird and unsettling as the Fall of COVID was. The Red Devils were strong…
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Crusaders Face Long Odds in Repeating Success of ’20
August 20, 2021
Nine players who provided the foundation of Laurens Academy’s advance to the SCISA 8-man football semifinals have moved on. What’s more, one of them was Thomas Lowry, who either ran…
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Raiders Better, Schedule Too
August 20, 2021
Daryl Smith, in his second season as head football coach at Laurens High, has built a stronger team around a wealth of talent. The difficulty is in this schedule. The…
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Family Promise of Laurens County has been selected as a State Farm Neighborhood Assist® Top 200 Finalist and needs your votes!
August 20, 2021
Family Promise of Laurens County needs your help by voting for them to receive a $25,000 grant from State Farm® to help improve the community. Starting August 18 at 12:00am…
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FPA of South Carolina collaborating with North Carolina chapters to host annual symposium
August 19, 2021
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
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Attorney General Wilson files suit against City of Columbia for violating state law with school mask mandate
August 19, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed suit today with the South Carolina Supreme Court asking it to declare the City of Columbia’s school mask mandate void…
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America is better than what we’re witnessing right now
August 19, 2021
By Tom Mullikin It’s been nearly two decades since that fateful September morning in 2001 when four commercial airliners were hijacked by Al Qaeda terrorists and flown into the World…
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College of Charleston named academic partner of Charleston Literary Festival
August 19, 2021
The Charleston Literary Festival has announced that the College of Charleston is the exclusive academic partner for this year’s festival, which takes place Nov. 5-14, 2021. The internationally renowned Charleston Literary…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Senior Vice President of Talent Advancement
August 19, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce that Barbara Stapleton has joined the Chamber team as Senior Vice President of Talent Advancement. In this role, she plans to dive into the…
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SC Ports awarded $1.3 million grant for emission-reducing trucks
August 19, 2021
Project partners A&R Logistics and Benore to deploy electric trucks South Carolina Ports received a $1.3 million grant to support project partners as they deploy all-electric, energy-efficient trucks in place…
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Reed Gray joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
August 19, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Reed Gray to its Greenville office as a residential agent. A Florida native, Reed has grown to love Greenville’s changing seasons and friendly community during…
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AnMed Health experiencing high number of patients
August 19, 2021
Reminds public to visit ER only for true emergencies AnMed Health continues to see a steep increase in the number of patients seeking care at our hospitals during this latest…
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Attorney Steve Sumner named 2022 Lawyer of the Year for DUI/DWI Defense
August 19, 2021
Attorney Steve Sumner has been selected 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Upstate South Carolina in the practice of DUI/DWI Defense by Best Lawyers®. It is the second time he has…
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Charlotte Business Journal recognizes Joey Smith
August 19, 2021
Joey Smith, vice president of Frampton Construction, has been selected by the Charlotte Business Journal (CBJ) for the 2021 class of 40 Under 40. Designed to recognize those who have…
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Spark change, lead an On the Table Community Conversation Oct. 3-9 with Central Carolina Community Foundation
August 19, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, invites Richland and Lexington County residents to join a community-focused, conversation-based initiative by hosting a virtual or socially distanced gathering during…
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A Haunting Postscript
August 19, 2021
By Tom Poland Missing Caskets Recently I wrote about finding my great granddad’s old farmhouse, but I left out an eerie aspect that would be suitable for a Halloween…
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Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees Meeting August 23, 2021
August 19, 2021
Laurens County School Board 55 Board of Trustees will meet for their August meeting on Monday, August 23rd. The meeting will be held at the District Administrative Office in the…
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Babcock listed in new edition of “Best Lawyers”
August 19, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC – Keith Babcock, a founding member of the law firm Lewis Babcock, is listed in the just-released 2022 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” Babcock has been included…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America
August 19, 2021
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, and Curtis W. Dowling have been selected for inclusion in the 28th…
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Tindall Corporation’s David Britt awarded Order of the Palmetto
August 19, 2021
Tindall Corporation announced that David Britt, Vice President and General Manager of the South Carolina Division, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto. This award is the State of South…
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Local students selected for leadership training and work experience program to prepare to enter workforce
August 19, 2021
Paid Summer Internships Connect Lowcountry Students to Career Building Opportunities Two Lowcountry high school students selected as Bank of America Student Leaders (#BofAStudentLeaders) have completed their paid summer internships, gaining…
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Leo Acolatse receives promotion at IntelliSystems
August 19, 2021
IntelliSystems President & CEO Kevin Wade today reported that Technical Engineer Leo Acolatse has been promoted to Support Team Lead. Leo calls Augusta, Georgia home. He was born in Clinton,…
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Madeline Woolford joins IntelliSystems
August 19, 2021
IntelliSystems President & CEO Kevin Wade recently announced that Ohio native Madeline Woolford has been named the firm’s Marketing Manager. Madeline moved to the CSRA in January of 2020, where…
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PPP Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal surpasses expectations, accepts more than 340K submissions
August 19, 2021
SBA portal significantly outpacing top PPP lenders not utilizing the Agency’s direct forgiveness tool in forgiveness submissions COLUMBIA, S.C.– Since the opening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal on August 4, the U.S. Small Business Administration has received more than 340,000 submissions from…
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