The South Carolina Corps of Cadets to resume traditional Friday parades
August 5, 2021The Citadel military review parade, a patriotic display performed by members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, is often described as a “must see” event for those visiting or living in…
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MUSC Health Sea Islands project moves forward with land donation, selection of architectural firm
August 5, 2021
MUSC Health is moving forward with a project that will bring emergency care to citizens living in remote areas on Johns, Kiawah and Seabrook islands. The project is made possible…
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MUSC’s Midlands expansion links more sites to No. 1 hospital in state
August 5, 2021Joanne Carelli is thrilled that the downtown Columbia hospital where she’s worked for 43 years is now part of MUSC Health’s new Midlands Division. She’s pleased not only as a…
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Charleston teen named Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina
August 5, 2021
Academic Magnet High School’s Mary Compton was named the Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina for 2022 and won over $5,000 in cash scholarships during a statewide scholarship program for…
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Restaurant Week Greenville begins today, Thursday, August 5
August 5, 2021It’s the tastiest time of the year! Get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week Greenville makes its much-anticipated return this Thursday, August 5. Restaurant Week…
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Sterlite Technologies signs 10-year lease at Weston-owned manufacturing facility in Lugoff
August 5, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Weston Inc. in a 10-year, 168,000-square-foot lease for Sterlite Technologies at 2 Business Parkway…
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Carolina Dermatology expands to Easley
August 5, 2021
Prisma Health’s Carolina Dermatology practice has expanded to Easley and will provide comprehensive dermatologic care for children and adults. Dr. Jeremiah A. Miller III, who is board certified in dermatology,…
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SC Economics welcomes Megan Freiburger as Project Manager of Student Programs
August 5, 2021
The South Carolina Council on Economic Education is pleased to welcome Megan Freiburger, former math teacher at Meadow Glen Middle School, to the SC Economics team as our Project Manager…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union and Sumter City Credit Union announce merge agreement
August 5, 2021
Sumter City Credit Union and SAFE Federal Credit Union are pleased to announce an agreement to merge. The combined credit unions will operate as SAFE Federal Credit Union. During the…
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Congressman Clyburn announces more than $520 million in funding for South Carolina colleges and universities
August 5, 2021
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina colleges and universities will receive more than $520 million in federal funding made available through the American Rescue Plan. This funding…
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Home Telecom contributes $200,000 to South Carolina innovation
August 5, 2021Home Telecom, a Charleston-area leader and innovator in the telecommunications industry, has contributed $200,000 to South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) Industry Partnership Fund (IPF). The IPF funds SCRA’s programs, including…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Walk to Fight Hunger aims to raise funds to help food insecure Lowcountry neighbors
August 4, 2021
Join Us! Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Riverfront Park, N. Charleston Walk, Sponsor a Team, or Volunteer for the Family-Friendly Walk to Fight Hunger The Lowcountry Food Bank announced a…
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United Way of the Piedmont’s Paige Stephenson receives Order of the Palmetto
August 4, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont’s President & CEO Paige Stephenson received the Order of the Palmetto on July 28 for her years of service to the community. The award was…
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Hello Weekend – August is here!
August 4, 2021
The lazy days of summer are over! Teachers and students are getting ready for school to start, and life is getting busy again. But the weekend is almost here and…
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Explore Clinton – Music in Vance Park
August 4, 2021
Another fun filled evening is in store for you in Vance Park courtesy of Mainstreet Clinton on Thursday, August 5th from 6-8 pm. Crowds for the first two events have…
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GaffneyLewis expands Charleston office with addition of new attorney
August 4, 2021
GaffneyLewis LLC is pleased to announce that Jarrett Withrow has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Charleston office. Withrow comes to the firm with more than five…
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S.C. leaders aim to preserve lands in the Palmetto State
August 4, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin, S.C. Senator George “Chip” Campsen, S.C. Senator Ronnie Sabb, and others met Tues., Aug.…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Midlands Legal Elites
August 4, 2021
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…
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Meg Scoopmire elected to Board of Advisors for UNC School of Law’s Center for Banking and Finance
August 4, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Meg Scoopmire has been elected to serve on the University of North Carolina School of Law’s Center for Banking and Finance Board of Advisors. A…
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AllSouth hosts food drive to benefit Harvest Hope
August 4, 2021
As the world slowly starts to open up and the economy begins to recover, food insecurity continues to be a major issue facing our community. To help meet this growing…
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Greenville Technical College engineering students can now seamlessly transfer to The Citadel after two years, to complete four-year undergraduate degrees
August 4, 2021
Greenville Technical College is joining The Citadel in a mutual effort to provide enhanced engineering education opportunities for (non-cadet) students who want to elevate their two-year program to a full,…
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LCSD 56 Summer Reading Olympic Camp Winners Announced
August 4, 2021
Summer reading is always emphasized and encouraged for students and Laurens County School District 56 makes summer reading fun. In keeping with the summer Olympics, the theme of this year’s…
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Popular Parks fundraiser returns to Colonial Lake in October
August 4, 2021
Charleston’s hottest party returns to Colonial Lake this fall with a celestial theme, food, cocktails and plenty of entertainment. The Charleston Parks Conservancy will host its Party for the Parks…
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MEDAL OF HONOR recipient named IRONMAN
August 4, 2021
Maj. Gen. Jim Livingston of Mount Pleasant, S.C., recognized for service By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), received Global Eco Adventures’ (GEA) coveted IRONMAN…
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Rising Tide Lifts All Ships – An Open letter to the LCDC
August 4, 2021
The below is an open letter sent to Jonathan Coleman (LCDC President/CEO) following the City of Clinton’s August Council meeting; Jonathan, First, I would like to thank the LCDC team…
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MECART, Inc. establishing operations in Greenville County
August 4, 2021
$2 million investment will create 50 new jobs MECART, Inc., a leader in cleanroom environments and a manufacturer of custom-designed acoustical modular buildings, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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2021 Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing
August 4, 2021
Part pep rally. Part concert. All party. Steel Hands Brewing announced the 2021 Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing which will take place on Friday, August 20th, 2021.…
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ScanSource announces President for North America hardware business
August 4, 2021
Tony Sorrentino to focus on next chapter of business growth GREENVILLE, SC –ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced the promotion of Tony…
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Tapestry Turns 35!
August 3, 2021
The economic toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly hard on small businesses but despite the most challenging of times, Tapestry boutique clothing store in Clinton is not just surviving…
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Forest Lawn Cemetery Repairs to Begin on August 23rd
August 3, 2021
Last week the Buzz reported on the dilapidated condition of the mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Laurens and the efforts to force the cemetery owner to make the much-needed…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of $35 million in unclaimed funds to South Carolinians
August 3, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that $35.3 million in unclaimed property has been returned to South Carolinians in the fiscal year that ended June 30. “We appreciate our partners…
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Harvest Hope receives $100K equitable food access grant from Starbucks to support communities disproportionately affected by hunger
August 3, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $100,000 equitable food access grant from Starbucks to help increase access to nutritious food among households with individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People…
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Thornwell’s 9th President, Rev. Elliot Smith Retires
August 3, 2021
Thornwell’s 9th President, Rev. Elliot Smith is scheduled to retire on Friday, August 6th. In his ten years serving as president, Smith’s humble leadership is credited for Thornwell’s growth in…
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Don’t Miss the Next Eat Learn Grow Series on 8/11
August 3, 2021
Eat Learn Grow – Small Business Consulting Series | Hosted by Karen R. Jenkins from KRJ Consulting August 11th at 11:30 am The next Eat Learn Grow Session is right…
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ScanSource announces President for North America hardware business
August 3, 2021
Tony Sorrentino to focus on next chapter of business growth ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the promotion of Tony Sorrentino to President,…
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Reserve Studies, Sustainable Budgets Protect Homeowners Everywhere
August 3, 2021
As first responders sifted through the wreckage of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida recently seeking unaccounted-for residents, America’s attention shifted to determining the cause of the tragedy… and how…
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Colliers | South Carolina hires Jered Wooten as a Property Manager in Columbia
August 3, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Jered Wooten has joined the company as a Property Manager in the Columbia office. “We are thrilled to have Jered join our team,” said…
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Mask Up, Mask Down: In Reversal, Health Officials Recommend Masks for Fully-Vaccinated Individuals. What is the Potential Impact on Employer Immunity?
August 3, 2021
By Brittany Clark On July 27, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on masking and other health measures in light of the rise in coronavirus…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson fights federal overreach in bump stock case as part of 18-state coalition
August 3, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson and 17 other state attorneys general are defending their citizens’ right to keep and bear arms against federal overreach in the form of…
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Fetter Health Care Network celebrates National Health Center Week, August 8 – 14
August 3, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), announced it will be taking part in National Health Center Week August 8 through 14, a national celebration for…
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BASF in Seneca to join Keowee Key Community Partnership as first manufacturing industry partner
August 3, 2021
BASF’s site in Seneca, South Carolina recently became the first manufacturing industry partner to join the Keowee Key Community Partnership, an organization that brings community partners together to improve the…
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Colliers Report: Logistics, capital investments and new jobs boost South Carolina industrial demand
August 3, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights This quarter record-breaking container movements through the coastal and inland ports caused by e-commerce and manufacturing demand, statewide infrastructure improvements, $832…
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Shelly Leeke Law Firm leading supply drive for homeless animals
August 3, 2021
Public invited to drop off “wish list” items at law firm offices around state. Charleston Animal Society is benefiting from a supply drive being organize by the Shelly Leeke Law…
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Marketing Minute: Changing Careers
August 3, 2021
Marketing Minute with Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy Gone are the days where you picked one job straight out of college, clocked in, clocked out, and continue the routine until you…
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Pregis establish operations in Anderson County
August 3, 2021
$80 million investment will create 120 new jobs Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Anderson County. The $80 million investment will…
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NAI Earle Furman welcomes new Senior Accountant Brandi Prevatte to their Greenville office
August 3, 2021
NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, recently welcomed a new Senior Accountant, Brandi Prevatte to their Greenville office. Brandi joins our team as a senior accountant.…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
August 3, 2021
ADOH Scientific, LLC, GeoGraph Technologies, LLC, Infintium Fuel Cell Systems, Inc., and LifeTagger LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. As Member Companies, they will…
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Donation benefits workforce development in South Carolina Midlands
August 3, 2021
Strategic Development Group has given $12,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation to fund scholarships for students in QuickJobs. “MTC’s QuickJobs training programs are a proven contributor to workforce preparation…
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Countybank Foundation donates $10,000 to Greer Community Outreach Center
August 3, 2021
The Countybank Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Greer Community Outreach Center, a non-profit organization that provides homeless shelters, a community center serving children and families, a food bank and…
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Two new members join Healthy Learners Board of Trustees
August 3, 2021
Healthy Learners announces the addition of Shenequa Coles and Shawn Suber, Ph.D., to the Healthy Learners Board of Trustees. Healthy Learners is a faith-based non-profit that works collaboratively with communities,…
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