College of Charleston celebrates a record year in fundraising
August 12, 2021
Buoyed by loyal donors and alumni, the College of Charleston Foundation reached a new fundraising record in fiscal year 2021, garnering more than $20 million in philanthropic gifts. The wave of giving,…
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Berkeley County holds groundbreaking for Henry E. Brown Jr. Blvd. Phase 2
August 12, 2021Improvements Span Four Miles, from Liberty Hall Road to U.S. 52 in Goose Creek Berkeley County joined state and community leaders on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 to break ground on the…
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AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown announces Kelan Akers as assistant beverage director
August 12, 2021AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown is delighted to announce the appointment of Kelan Akers as assistant beverage director. In this role, Akers will be responsible for assisting in the…
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Small Business Association (SBA) partners present workshop series on mastering hard conversations for business owners
August 12, 2021
Ten at the Top’s Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem and local SBA partners to present ways to handle tough conversations with clients, peers, and employees as a business owner. The South Carolina…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina – Power of One
August 12, 2021
Greenville, Columbia, Charleston – Communities In Schools joins forces across the state to serve more public school students with critical social and emotional support programs. Communities In Schools (CIS), a…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation hires new Director of Education
August 12, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has hired BeBe Dalton Harrison as the organization’s new Director of Education. Harrison brings a passion for teaching others about the outdoors and our…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes James “Jamie” Church to the company’s Pelham Road office
August 12, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that James “Jamie” Church has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Born and raised in…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes Thomas “Tommy” Tomlinson to the company’s North Pleasantburg Drive office
August 12, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Thomas “Tommy” Tomlinson has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg Drive office as a sales associate. Originally from Charlotte,…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes Anna Langston to the company’s Spartanburg office
August 12, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Anna Langston has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Raised in Chesnee, Anna Langston’s roots…
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Industrial Property sold in Williamston, South Carolina
August 12, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 108 Twenty Nine Court in Williamston, South Carolina. Horne Brothers Communications purchased the 12,000 square foot industrial building…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes Paul “August” Andrews to the company’s North Pleasantburg office
August 12, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Paul “August” Andrews has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Born and raised in…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes new associate Alexander Mende
August 12, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Alexander “Alex” Mende has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate. Alex will work with our civil litigation team representing clients in insurance and…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces top agents
August 12, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has announced its top agents for July. Anthony Thompson and Aileen Neal were the top agents for listings sold, and Grace Herlong Loveless…
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Riggs Partners expands account management team
August 12, 2021Riggs Partners, a creative marketing consultancy headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces the addition of two team members: Courtney Melendez and Parker Robinson. Courtney Melendez has re-joined the company as an…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new President and Chief Executive Officer
August 12, 2021
Susan Cohen has been appointed to succeed John Durst The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has appointed Susan Cohen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive…
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COVID Threat Rises Again in County Sports
August 12, 2021
This column reflects the frustration in the new threat posed to sports by the rise of the coronavirus’s Delta variant. It all seems senseless. Read the full Monte Dutton column…
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Hello Weekend – So What Will You Do?
August 11, 2021
Whew, what a week! Are you ready for the weekend? Here’s what’s happening in Laurens County this weekend. Thursday, August 12th: Get your weekend started early with Tim Lee Acoustic.…
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American Legion Announces New Fundraiser to Support Local Christmas Program
August 11, 2021
Who doesn’t want a weekend getaway? Thanks to American Legion Lake Garrett Post 25 you now have the chance to spend a weekend at the Inn at Biltmore Hotel in…
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South Carolina shelters declare a state of emergency
August 11, 2021
Shelters Join Together to Launch a “Summer Slam Emergency Rescue” Operation August 13 – 22 The lives of thousands of animals in shelters across South Carolina are at stake, as…
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Laurens County 4-H to Hold FREE ATV Safety Course for Youth
August 11, 2021
Laurens County 4-H will be hosting a fun, educational day covering ATV safety on August 21st at Laurens County Farm Bureau. The training includes proper equipment, procedures, practices, and protection of natural…
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Laurens resident Jamie Compton selected for Forty Under 40
August 11, 2021
GSA Business Report has selected Jamie Compton for the 2021 Class of Forty Under 40. The Forty Under 40 program honors the top 40 business professionals across the Upstate who…
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Industrial property sold in North Charleston, SC
August 11, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 7704 Southrail Road in North Charleston, South Carolina. 7704 Southrail Charleston, LLC purchased the 47,529 square foot industrial…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina emphasizes safety on National 811 Day
August 11, 2021
If a project involves digging, then a call to 811 is required Aug. 11 is a day to remember the importance of calling 811 The 811 service is free, required…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center provides back-to-school tips for parents and caregivers bracing for an uncertain return amid Delta variant surge
August 11, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is sharing tips for parents and caregivers to consider when discussing the uncertainty…
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Countybank’s Jamie Compton selected for 2021 Class of Forty Under 40
August 11, 2021
GSA Business Report has selected Jamie Compton for the 2021 Class of Forty Under 40. The Forty Under 40 program honors the top 40 business professionals across the Upstate who…
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District names Harris RBHS assistant principal
August 11, 2021
On July 20, 2021, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Terrence L. Harris as assistant principal of River Bluff High School. Harris comes…
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Northwestern Mutual receives Top Workplaces award in South Carolina
August 11, 2021
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fourth consecutive year. Northwestern Mutual’s South Carolina offices were…
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Clinton High Announces Ticketing Policies for Fall Sports
August 11, 2021
Clinton High athletics is stressing online ticket sales — without service charges — for fall sports, but walk-up sales are still an option. A limited number of tickets will be…
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GaffneyLewis founding partners named to “Legal Elite” 2021
August 11, 2021
Two attorneys from the law firm of GaffneyLewis, LLC have been included in the 2021 Legal Elite of the Midlands and Legal Elite of the Low Country. Attorneys recognized…
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County Council Announces Thomas Higgs will be New County Administrator
August 10, 2021
In an announcement made Tuesday night following the regularly scheduled meeting, County Council Chair Brown Patterson announced that Thomas R. Higgs, II will be the next county administrator. Prior to…
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Attorney General Wilson notifies Columbia City Council its mask mandate violates state law
August 10, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Today, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson delivered a letter to Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin warning them the school mask mandate they passed recently…
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IT-oLogy’s free Girls Who Code Club is back this fall
August 10, 2021
IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join, and participants will meet…
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Amy Coward launches new public relations firm
August 10, 2021
Amy Coward, APR, Fellow PRSA, has launched a new boutique public relations firm, AC Public Relations, LLC, to provide communications strategies and event planning for local businesses. “I’ve been in…
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FREE Clinic for Veterans & Service Members with Legal Needs
August 10, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Veterans, members of the Reserves, and active-duty members of the military are invited to a FREE legal clinic on Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 in Anderson. This clinic is sponsored by the SC…
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Hartness announces expansion of Builder Guild
August 10, 2021
Hartness, the new urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announces the expansion of their Builder Guild. Hartness proudly features homes crafted exclusively by Guild…
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Carolina Business Equipment recognized as one of top eight dealers in the country
August 10, 2021Last week, on Wednesday, August 4, Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) was one of just eight Sharp Electronics dealerships in the country to be recognized by corporate for their work in…
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Infinity Marketing named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work
August 10, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, has been named one of The Best Places to Work in South Carolina in 2021 by the SC Chamber of…
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Parker Poe’s Charleston office adds six attorneys
August 10, 2021
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced that the firm’s Charleston office has added six attorneys over the past five months. Jeff Bogdan, Greyson Land, Paige Chamberlain Ornduff, Jonathan Wilson,…
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UofSC selected as North American partner site of Anne Frank House
August 10, 2021
The University of South Carolina is now home to a permanent exhibition and educational program in partnership with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, becoming one of only four partner…
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UNBOUND Dance Company to present “ONE” – August 26 & 27 at 701 Whaley
August 10, 2021
After an 11-year hiatus, the Columbia dance collective UNBOUND will present “ONE,” a multi-genre show featuring dance, live music and singing on Aug. 26 and 27 at 701 Whaley St.…
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County Weighs Schools’ Interests as It Considers COVID-19 Response
August 10, 2021
Following is a statement from Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston in response to a rise in cases of COVID-19 in our community. County Council adopted an emergency ordinance that…
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Greenville Society for Human Resource Management announces 51 new members
August 10, 2021
The Greenville Chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced their roster of 51 new members for 2021. The roster includes all approved applicants from January through…
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BASF’s Kirkland named to Upstate Workforce Development Board
August 10, 2021
Jerome Kirkland, Site Manager for BASF’s Converse manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, has been named to the Upstate Workforce Investment Board. The board builds and maintains a workforce development system…
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ScanSource names channel veteran John DeLozier to president of Intelisys
August 10, 2021
Mark Morgan to lead ScanSource global business strategy ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of John DeLozier to president of Intelisys,…
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Endeavor’s Business Team memberships offer best of both worlds
August 10, 2021Companies keep their HQ but add discounted, flexible work & meeting options for employees, teams Endeavor, the coworking and meeting space community in downtown Greenville, has created a new annual…
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Tindall Corporation celebrates grand opening of new utility facility
August 10, 2021Tindall Corporation is proud to announce it has expanded its Utility Division by opening a new facility located at 2877 Fairforest Clevedale Road. The company held a two-day grand opening…
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Laurens Police Department Adds Victim’s Advocate
August 9, 2021
The Laurens Police Department and the City of Laurens have announced the hiring of the City’s first ever full time Victim’s Advocate. Amanda Veal has been hired to fill the…
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United Way of Laurens County Second Annual Book Bag Giveaway
August 9, 2021
United Way of Laurens County will hold their second annual book bag giveaway on Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 am at the United Way of Laurens office (16 Peachtree Street,…
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SC Philharmonic welcomes Chad Henderson as the new Marketing and Communications Director for 2021/2022 season
August 9, 2021
Recently resigned local theatre Executive Director joins SC Philharmonic team The South Carolina Philharmonic welcomes Chad Henderson as the new Marketing and Communications Director. The position, recently held by Kristin…
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ScanSource names Channel veteran John DeLozier to president of Intelisys
August 9, 2021
Mark Morgan to lead ScanSource global business strategy ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of John DeLozier to president…
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