Northwestern Mutual’s Evan Hammond selected as Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 honoree
August 17, 2021
Evan Hammond, a financial advisor and field director of Northwestern Mutual’s Charleston office, was selected as a 2021 honoree of the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 recognition. The…
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DHEC Analysis: Majority of COVID-19 cases in July among those who are not fully vaccinated
August 17, 2021
Following an analysis that revealed more than 90 percent of COVID-19 cases and deaths in June and 86 percent of hospitalizations were among individuals who were not fully vaccinated, the South…
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The South Carolina State Fair returns stronger and safer than ever
August 17, 2021S.C. State Fair will resume Oct. 13-24, bringing back popular family traditions, food, entertainment and more The South Carolina State Fair returns stronger and safer this fall in Columbia, S.C.,…
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“Shots Fired in the Backcountry” Next Up in Series of History Lectures
August 16, 2021
The Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry by Durant Ashmore “Shots Fired in the Backcountry” is the next in a series of lectures hosted by the Laurens County Museum. This…
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County Council issues emergency mask ordinance for schools, day cares
August 16, 2021
In response to rising cases of the coronavirus delta variant in the community, Richland County Council has adopted an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings to be worn in school buildings…
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Laurens High 4-H’ers take top honors at National WHEP Contest
August 16, 2021
Showing up at school on Saturday and Sunday isn’t most young people’s idea of a good time, but a group of South Carolina high school students turned it into a…
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Ready, Set, Go! Blue Hose Students Arriving on Campus this Week!
August 16, 2021
PC community ready for students’ fall semester arrival Presbyterian College students will be back on campus this week for an eagerly-awaited beginning to the 2021-22 academic year. Welcome Week at…
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Palmetto GBA retains Third Party Administrator (TPA) contract for additional 5 years
August 16, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded Palmetto GBA the Third Party Administrator (TPA) contract. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 initiated the need for a Coverage Gap Discount…
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Colliers | South Carolina hires Shannon Lyon as a Property Manager in Columbia
August 16, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Shannon Lyon has joined the company as a Property Manager in the Columbia office. “Shannon is an excellent addition to our team,” said Kim…
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Midlands Technical College unveils mascot
August 16, 2021
A bull named “Mav” leads the MTC Mavericks into Fall semester Midlands Technical College debuted its new official mascot as part of the launch of its 2021 Fall semester. The…
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‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event celebrates 15 year anniversary of Rebuild Upstate
August 16, 2021
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette will be the welcome speaker at the “Wake Up with Rebuild: 15 Year Celebration” next month. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free, informational event offering…
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Certified residential appraiser to launch new mobile app
August 16, 2021
Certified residential appraiser Paul Ryll announced the pending launch of a new app designed to streamline residential real estate appraisals. The new offering, Oscar Mike Mobile Appraisals (OMMA), will allow…
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Frampton Construction digs into Durham, N.C., industrial campus
August 16, 2021
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, is commencing construction of Alexander Commerce Park in Durham, N.C. Developed by Trinity…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment’s newest service, Job Training, kicks off on August 26th
August 16, 2021After a successful summer pilot, The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment now offers Job Training, also known as Pre-Employment Transition Services, for South Carolina residents between 13-21 years of age that…
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Nephron implements a mandatory vaccination policy
August 16, 2021
By Alan Cooper Nephron Pharmaceuticals President Lou Kennedy announced today that the company will mandate COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The Nephron Mandatory Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy states…
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Learn More about the City of Columbia’s Mayoral Candidates during Virtual Forum
August 16, 2021
Learn more about the four candidates who are vying for the top elected position in the Capital City’s upcoming municipal election. Richland Library is hosting a City of Columbia Mayoral…
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Pandemic increases need for Pro Bono legal help
August 16, 2021
Nexsen Pruet lauds attorneys for serving health care communities. As the COVID-19 pandemic creates new pressures for front-line health care workers, Nexsen Pruet attorneys are working to provide relief through…
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Clinton Girls Represent South Carolina in JTT Southern Sectionals
August 16, 2021
MC, Chandler, and Libby Dailey of Clinton competed in the JTT Southern Sectionals event this past weekend in Rome, GA. All three were on teams representing South Carolina in their…
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Measuring a Lifetime of Achievement: Earlier This Year, A Community Bid Farewell to Dr. L. Ray Brooks
August 16, 2021
From a rough floor plan originally sketched on a 12-inch-by-12-inch piece of cardboard to 6,480,000 inches of steel, concrete, and glass structure housing state-of-the-art equipment used in advanced manufacturing, the…
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Faith- & factor-based Fidelis’ 4-star Morningstar Rating continues
August 15, 2021
Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, received a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance among 139 Mid-Cap Blend products as…
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Taproom Coming to Clinton Spring/Summer 2022
August 15, 2021
There’s some great history in the DE Tribble buildings located on Gary Street in downtown Clinton. Known as the Lowes of the ole days, DE Tribble was once a busy…
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Laurens County Republican Party Leads Anti-Vaccine Protest at Self Regional in Greenwood
August 15, 2021
On Saturday, August 14th the heat didn’t stop 100+ people from coming out to express their concerns for vaccine mandates. The event was organized by the Laurens County Republican Party…
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The Move of the LCDC – Unfounded Concerns of a Few
August 15, 2021
The announcement of Laurens County Development Corporation’s (LCDC) relocation from Professional Park Road to The Midtown Building has been the focus of a few loud voices recently. Specifically, comments were…
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Hospice of Laurens County is Hiring
August 15, 2021
Hospice of Laurens County(HOLC) is known for their loving care of community citizens in the final stages of life. The first hospice to open in Laurens County, HOLC has continued…
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Lander University hosts Transfer Summit in partnership with the S.C. Technical College System
August 15, 2021
Lander University recently hosted its Transfer Summit in partnership with the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) on August 2. “This summit is an opportunity for all our statewide partners…
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Governor McMaster Signs “Open Carry with Training” Act into Law
August 14, 2021
Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Open Carry with Training Act in Greenville Friday at the Palmetto State Armory. The Open Carry Law will allow people with a concealed weapon permit (CWP) to…
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Laurens County Animal Shelter at Maximum Capacity
August 14, 2021
SOUTH CAROLINA SHELTERS DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY The lives of thousands of animals in shelters across South Carolina are at stake, as shelters across the state are completely filled.…
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Thornwell is Hiring Family Teachers
August 14, 2021
Do you feel called to make a difference in the lives of children from hard places? Thornwell is seeking fun, dedicated house parents to provide nurturing, family-style care in our…
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Public invited to celebrate renovated Moultrie Playground
August 13, 2021The Charleston Parks Conservancy, residents and donors will gather in September to celebrate the renovation of Moultrie Playground near Colonial Lake. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony…
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Lander University receives funding for new campus maintenance, renovation projects
August 13, 2021
Lander University will soon undergo several campus renovation projects, thanks to funding provided by the South Carolina General Assembly in the passing of the state budget for fiscal year 2021-22.…
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2021 “GroundBreakers” honored for positively impacting the Carolinas construction industry
August 13, 2021
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of its 2021 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Stinson Ferguson earns Sustainable Management Certificate from Duke University
August 13, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Stinson Woodward Ferguson has earned a Certificate in Sustainable Management from Duke University. This certification equips professionals to develop sustainability plans, from…
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S.C. ends fiscal year with unprecedented $1.024 billion surplus
August 13, 2021
Comptroller warns of ticking time bomb in state pension plans The S.C. Comptroller’s Office closed the books on state government’s fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021 (FY2021) with a…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina Celebrates milestone of recycling 20,000 customer-owned appliances
August 12, 2021More than 2.4 million pounds of metal, plastic and glass recycled This week, Dominion Energy South Carolina celebrated its 20,000th appliance recycling program pickup with the Timms family. The company…
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MIRCI awarded $15,000.00 grant from Janssen Pharmaceuticals
August 12, 2021
MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. has been awarded $15,000.00 from Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies to support Housing and Behavioral Healthcare and Homeless Outreach programs in the Midlands. The grant…
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Upstate Mediation Center announces Extraordinary Achievement Award
August 12, 2021
The Upstate Mediation Center (“UMC”) is proud to announce that former Greenville County Probate Court Judge Diane Smock will be awarded UMC’s Extraordinary Achievement Award at the UMC’s Peacemaker Celebration…
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Harvest Hope, Duke’s Mayonnaise partner to fight hunger in the Upstate
August 12, 2021Duke’s Mayo kicks off their annual event by distributing food to those in need To kick off college football’s Duke’s Mayo Classic, Sauer Brands, who owns locally-produced Duke’s Mayonnaise, partnered…
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SC Ports achieves highest July on record for containers
August 12, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a strong start to fiscal year 2022 with its highest July on record for containers moving through the Port of Charleston. SC Ports handled a record-setting…
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Daniel Island Recreation Center Grand Opening
August 12, 2021
On Monday, August 9, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, members of City Council and special guests gathered at the grand opening of the Daniel Island Recreation Center at 160 Fairbanks Drive.…
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Weston, Inc. launches interactive Southeast Industrial Properties website
August 12, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina provided website development services to market industrial properties across South Carolina to users and site selectors Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Weston, Inc., a Cleveland-based commercial real estate…
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Aspen Dental opens 28th practice in South Carolina
August 12, 2021
Expands Access To State-of-the-Art Dental Care Across State MURRELS INLET, SC – Aspen Dental has officially opened its doors in Murrels Inlet, South Carolina with the opening of a brand-new…
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11th Annual Mount Pleasant Business and Community Expo set for in person in September
August 12, 2021
The largest networking event in Mount Pleasant — driven by Crews Subaru of Charleston — is set to be in person on Thursday, September 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00…
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City of Charleston reintroduces COVID-19 protective measures, announces special COVID-related council meeting
August 12, 2021
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the Charleston region and in consultation with the city’s COVID-19 Task Force, effective Wednesday, August 11, 2021, the city of Charleston will…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Marketing Coordinator
August 12, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce that Jaimee Salone has joined the Chamber team as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, she helps to coordinate the planning and execution of marketing…
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Rhythmlink International, LLC honored as a Best Places to Work in South Carolina for tenth consecutive year
August 12, 2021
For the tenth consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list in the Small Employer category, honored by the South…
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Spartanburg Community College announces new College Transition Program
August 12, 2021
August 16 is the first day of the new academic year at Spartanburg Community College and it’s also the start of a new College Transition Program designed to strengthen partnerships…
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MUSC College of Pharmacy receives $1 million gift
August 12, 2021A lecture hall in the college’s new pharmacy facility will be named the Bobby Gene ‘63 and Barbara Harter Rippy Lecture Hall. Noted Union, South Carolina, philanthropist Barbara Harter Rippy…
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Women’s clothing store ‘Altar’d State’ finds new home on King Street
August 12, 2021
NAI Charleston was pleased to assist Altar’d State, a rapidly growing women’s apparel brand, in finding a new location in Charleston, SC. After three years of searching, they found the…
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Interfor Corporation expanding sawmill operations in Dorchester County
August 12, 2021
Company will invest $30 million into the expansion of Summerville sawmill Interfor Corporation (Interfor), a leading forest product producing company, today announced plans to expand operations at its Summerville sawmill…
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Five Points’ Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale is back
August 12, 2021
Five Points Association Shares Sales Specials in Anticipation of this Weekend’s Event! Five Points’ Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale is back this weekend starting Friday, August 13th through Monday, August 16th. Columbia’s largest…
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