Wells Fargo invests in six Black-owned banks, including Optus in Columbia
February 10, 2021
Wells Fargo recently announced equity investments in six African American Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) as part of its March 10, 2020, pledge to invest up to $50 million in Black-owned…
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University of South Carolina to help lead Savannah River National Laboratory research innovation and workforce development
February 10, 2021
The University of South Carolina and the Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) are partnering to conduct critical research at one of the country’s premier national laboratories – the Savannah River…
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Santee Cooper releases white paper on Black & Veatch report
February 10, 2021
SC Department of Administration Commissioned Independent Engineering Report Affirms Santee Cooper Operations and Practices Three Key Findings by Black & Veatch: Santee Cooper facilities are well constructed, in good condition…
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Crawford welcomes Katie Disper as senior account supervisor
February 10, 2021
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed Katie Disper as senior account supervisor. In this role, Disper will lead the development of strategic marketing plans for…
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YMCA of Greenville expands outreach program for food insecure families to Eastside
February 10, 2021
Food program born from the critical need exacerbated by COVID-19 and job loss in 2020 has grown its operation to serve the Eastside community YMCA of Greenville is addressing critical…
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Electoral Initiative at Lander University to feature prominent S.C. activists and campaign leaders
February 10, 2021
The community is invited to participate in a live, virtual seminar with some of South Carolina’s most prominent activists and persons who have worked on political campaigns on Monday, Feb.…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics welcomes inaugural group of Duke Energy STEM Scholars
February 10, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 15 students from the Pee Dee area to be the inaugural group of Duke Energy STEM Scholars. These students,…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh – February 2021
February 10, 2021
By John Andoh Executive Director / CEO, The COMET The year 2021 has gotten off to an eventful start and The COMET is moving full steam ahead! February is…
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Mike Worley of Lander University named to CASE District III Cabinet
February 10, 2021The Council for Support and Advancement of Education (CASE) has tapped Lander University’s Mike Worley to serve in a key leadership position. Worley, Lander’s vice president for University Advancement and…
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Frampton Construction wraps up The Shelmore redevelopment project
February 10, 2021Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed construction on The Shelmore, a Class-A mixed-use property located at 774…
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First Dentist Vaccinates
February 10, 2021
Kassidy Wolfe, DMD became the first dentist in South Carolina to administer the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Prisma Health – Midlands’ Phase 1a distribution at Gamecock Park in Columbia…
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Pozyx opens office in Greenville to support U.S. growth
February 10, 2021
POZYX, pioneers in accurate positioning solutions with ultra-wideband (UWB), is opening a dedicated U.S. office to support its growth in North-America. With a physical presence in Greenville, South Carolina, Pozyx…
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Lexington Medical Center Foundation awards funds to MIRCI to support adult and youth programs
February 10, 2021
Lexington Medical Center Foundation has granted MIRCI (Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc.) funding for general operations to provide best practice behavioral healthcare interventions that improve outcomes for adults and youth…
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Generac Power Systems, Inc. establishing operations in Edgefield County
February 10, 2021
Generac Power Systems, Inc., a leading global power and energy technology company serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets, today announced plans to establish operations in Edgefield County. The company’s…
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Richland Library adds new option for checking out items
February 10, 2021
Richland Library is making it easier for customers to browse and check out items during their next visit. We’re now offering mobile self-checkout at our 13 locations. To get started,…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Columbia and Charlotte
February 10, 2021
Pope Flynn also receives one Tier 2 Public Finance National ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2021 Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in…
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Maddie Hilliard joins Flock and Rally as project coordinator
February 10, 2021
Maddie Hilliard has been hired as a project coordinator at Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina. Since joining the firm as…
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Mission Lexington announces LRAH #Eracehunger event – April 15-18
February 10, 2021
Mission Lexington announced information for this year’s Race Against Hunger Event. Due to Covid restrictions, this year’s event will be a self-paced race event. It will take place from April…
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Capitol Theatre Showing “The Marksman”
February 10, 2021
The Marksman is a 2021 American action thriller film directed by Robert Lorenz. The plot follows a rancher and former Marine (Liam Neeson) living in an Arizona border town who…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson calls on President Biden to reinstate Keystone XL permit
February 10, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and a coalition of 13 other attorneys general today called on President Joe Biden to reconsider his unilateral revocation of the 2019 Presidential Permit…
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Meiden America Switchgear Celebrates Opening & First Product Shipment from its First US Manufacturing Facility
February 9, 2021
On Tuesday, February 9, Meiden America Inc. Switchgear held its official opening ceremony at their facility in Gray Court. The ceremony was also a celebration of the first product shipment…
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South Carolina export sales top $30.3 billion in 2020
February 9, 2021State leads the nation as top exporter of tires, completed passenger motor vehicles and ball and roller bearings Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the SC Ports…
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Frampton Construction promotes four team members
February 9, 2021
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has promoted Joey Smith, Phillip Marino, Alex Seglem, and Leigh Anne Conto. Marino,…
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YWCA Greater Charleston’s WE 360° program brings business growth to women entrepreneurs of color
February 9, 2021
On February 15, 2021, YWCA Greater Charleston will begin its fourth WE 360° workshop series for women entrepreneurs of color. The WE 360° program, which the nonprofit offered three times…
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Vigilent Labs kicks off production of COVID-19 test kits at its new North Charleston headquarters
February 9, 2021
Vigilent Labs, an advanced health and medical technology company that provides solutions for the detection, identification and assessment of health and bio-threats, has completed and shipped its first major order…
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CARTA to double frequency on Folly Road route
February 9, 2021
Starting Monday, Feb. 8, the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will double service frequency Monday-Saturday on Route 31 Folly Road, the line that connects James Island and downtown Charleston.…
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Beach Residential hires marketing coordinator
February 9, 2021
Beach Residential, the residential sales division of The Beach Company, is pleased to announce one new hire at its Charleston headquarters. Mackenzie Ivey has been hired as a marketing coordinator…
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The Beach Company announces two new hires
February 9, 2021The Beach Company announced today one new hire at The Jasper, a luxury mixed-use building in downtown Charleston, and one new hire at its mixed-use developments in Greenville. Taylor Morgan…
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Colliers unveils new visual identity
February 9, 2021
Colliers launches brand refresh built to “own the blue” for years to come Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI) announces the launch of a new visual identity as…
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Gov. Henry McMaster removes State Accident Fund Director
February 9, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-09, removing Amy V. Cofield from the office of Director of the State Accident Fund, effective immediately. In addition, the governor has formally requested…
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Experienced litigators form law firm of Richardson, Thomas, Haltiwanger, Moore & Lewis
February 9, 2021
Five attorneys who have handled some of the largest cases in South Carolina have come together to form the law firm of Richardson, Thomas, Haltiwanger, Moore & Lewis. The firm…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
February 9, 2021
Forty-six interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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Infinity Marketing honored with six SIA Awards
February 9, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, won six awards in the 2021 Service Industry Advertising (SIA) Awards competition for projects in influencer marketing, community relations and…
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Founders Group International names Bobby McCullough general manager/head golf professional at River Hills
February 9, 2021
Bobby McCullough, who has nearly 15 years of industry experience, has been named general manager and head golf professional at River Hills Golf Club, one of Founders Group International’s 21…
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North Charleston High School Principal Henry Darby awarded Order of the Palmetto
February 9, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster presented North Charleston High School Principal Henry Darby with the Order of the Palmetto. The presentation took place on North Charleston High School’s campus. The Order of…
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Michelin North America and the International African American Museum announce inaugural traveling exhibition
February 9, 2021
The International African American Museum and Michelin North America, Inc., announced today a partnership focused on freedom in the age of mobility. The museum’s mission is to honor untold stories…
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Milliken & Company included as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers
February 9, 2021
Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer headquartered in Upstate South Carolina, once again ranks among America’s Best Midsize Employers, a list curated by Forbes magazine. A three-time honoree, Milliken…
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SC Ports starts 2021 with steady cargo volumes
February 9, 2021
South Carolina Ports saw steady volumes at the start of 2021. SC Ports handled 216,265 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando Welch and North Charleston container terminals in January,…
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Greenville-based Graycliff Capital acquires ViA, adds to its Salt Lake City mixed-use residential holdings
February 9, 2021
Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector headquartered in downtown Greenville, has acquired ViA, a Class A, mixed-use residential community in South Salt Lake…
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Spartanburg leaders issue community-wide Kindness Challenge
February 9, 2021
Following the City’s annual Unity Week, community partners have come together to issue a community-wide Kindness Challenge kicking off February 8th with a press conference in downtown Spartanburg. Each year,…
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Announcing Greenville Mom Collective
February 9, 2021
Believing strongly all types of mothers should be recognized and supported, Natalie Welanetz is launching Greenville Mom Collective. This new, local parenting resource will help connect and encourage mothers in…
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School District Five hiring substitute teachers
February 9, 2021
Lexington-Richland School District Five is in need of additional substitute teachers for the 2020–2021 school year. The COVID-19 pandemic has opened the door to first-time substitute teachers who can support…
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Gov. Henry McMaster removes State Accident Fund Director
February 9, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-09, removing Amy V. Cofield from the office of Director of the State Accident Fund, effective immediately. In addition, the governor has formally requested…
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Historic Columbia opens process for annual Preservation Awards
February 9, 2021
Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for its 2021 Preservation Awards. All nominations are due by Tuesday, March 2. Each year Historic Columbia celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing notable examples of preservation, rehabilitation and restoration projects, as well as persons…
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Dining On The Dam postponed to 2022
February 9, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will postpone Dining On The Dam, originally postponed to March 28, to April 10, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests who will…
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A M King delivers new production facility for U.S. Waffle in Liberty, S.C.
February 8, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has completed a large-scale renovation project for U.S. Waffle, a leading manufacturer and distributor of…
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Changes Coming to Management Team for City of Clinton
February 8, 2021
On Monday, Feb. 8th during a meeting of Clinton City Council for a financial bond workshop, it was announced was that City Manager, Bill Ed Cannon was retiring “effective immediately.”…
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VentureSouth invests over $9 million in 26 Southeast companies in 2020
February 8, 2021
Despite the myriad challenges brought on by a global pandemic, VentureSouth announced another strong year of investment activity for 2020, with a total of $9.2 million invested in 26 early…
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The Hive receives $10K grant from Allstate Foundation to support survivors during COVID-19 pandemic
February 8, 2021
Funded by The Allstate Foundation, Local Organization Provides Economic and Emergency Relief to Survivors of Color Impacted During COVID-19 Pandemic The Hive Community Circle, a local cultural-specific peer advocacy non-profit…
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Lowry Wins Share of SCISA Football Honor
February 8, 2021
Senior Thomas Lowry shredded records during his career at Laurens Academy. Lowry was the Crusaders’ leading passer and rusher. LA finished the 2020 season with its best record, 8-4, in…
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