DHEC recommends vaccinations, mask use, in school guidance for K-12 2021-2022 academic year
July 29, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued its COVID-19 interim guidance for K-12 schools as students, teachers, parents, and staff all prepare for the 2021-2022…
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First Presbyterian Clinton Weekday Preschool seeking lead teacher for the two-year-old class.
July 29, 2021
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL is now accepting applications for a Lead Teacher (2-year-old) and a teacher assistant for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications can be picked up at the church…
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Magnus Development to break ground on 321 Logistics with 68,040 square feet pre-leased
July 29, 2021
Colliers facilitated the lease for CED Greentech at Magnus Development’s newest industrial development in Lexington County Industrial Park. Magnus Development is breaking ground on their newest industrial development, 321 Logistics,…
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The ART of Real Estate announces expansion to Highlands-Cashiers Plateau market
July 29, 2021
The ART of Real Estate recently announced an expansion into the Cashiers, North Carolina market. Partnering with local agents, clients in this market will now receive the buying and selling…
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The McKay Firm welcomes two new attorneys
July 29, 2021
The McKay Firm is pleased to introduce Joe Catalano and Tony Ibarra The McKay Firm’s community of trusted legal counsel to serve as additional original voices to various client needs.…
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Local HR organization creates one-of-a-kind course to help Veterans find work
July 29, 2021
The Greenville Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) has announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind program for military Veterans that gives them a behind-the-curtain view of what it…
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Piedmont Technical College Schedules ‘Instant Admission’ Event for August 3
July 28, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold an “Instant Admission Day” for the fall semester Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood Enrollment Center. Participants can get accepted on…
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Attorney General Wilson applauds passage of new law to combat financial exploitation of the elderly and other vulnerable adults
July 28, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Vulnerable adults in South Carolina will be better protected from financial exploitation in South Carolina because of a new law signed by Governor McMaster on July…
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DHEC issues updated wildfire smoke alert
July 28, 2021
South Carolinians should be aware of the continued risk for health effects related to smoke that originated from wildfires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the western…
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Daybreak LifeCare Center announces new Executive Director
July 28, 2021
Daybreak LifeCare Center announces that Eddie Benton has been selected as its new Executive Director. For the past five years, Benton served as Chair of the Board of Directors for…
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Colliers industrial team expands maritime partnership with Kinder Morgan to market services and build-to-suit opportunities at their Charleston location
July 28, 2021
The Colliers industrial experts in Charleston have signed on as consultants for the largest independent terminal operator in North America Colliers | South Carolina brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR, Matt Pickard…
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Colliers Report: Columbia industrial vacancy rate at an all-time low
July 28, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights The overall industrial vacancy rate is at an all-time low of 3.97% in the Columbia industrial market. During the second quarter…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $15 million contract
July 28, 2021
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $15 million, one-year delivery order by Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC). Under this delivery order, LCE will support the U.S. Navy by…
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Richland Library publishes work of local youth with Kids in Print 2021
July 28, 2021
Richland Library is releasing Kids in Print 2021, an annual literary magazine that showcases the talents of young people across the Midlands. Children and teens, ages six to 18, have…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds eight new members
July 28, 2021
The Columbia Museum of Art announces eight members elected to serve on its board of trustees for the 2021 – 2022 term: Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, Joseph Bruce, Suzanne Hulst…
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Hello Weekend – And that’s a wrap on July!
July 28, 2021
Where did the summer go? July comes to a close this weekend and kids will soon be going back to school. Here’s what’s happening in Laurens County this weekend. Thursday,…
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Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates 9 millionth meal to Harvest Hope
July 28, 2021To celebrate the 10th annual Hudson 2000 Sales Race event, the Jim Hudson Automotive Group donated one million meals to Harvest Hope Food Bank. This year’s donation marks the 9…
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7th Annual Cruisin’ for a Cause Boat Run Scheduled for August 14th
July 28, 2021
The Burton Center Foundation and the Laurens County Disabilities and Special Needs Board have announced that the 7th Annual “Cruisin’ for a Cause Boat Run” will be held Saturday, August…
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City of Charleston awarded 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grant for Philip Simmons Park improvements
July 28, 2021The city of Charleston Parks Department was selected as a 2021 recipient of AARP’s Community Challenge Grant, which will facilitate a number of improvements to Philip Simmons Park in Charleston’s…
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The NEXT School hosts free, public COVID-19 vaccine clinics
July 28, 2021
The NEXT School, a South Carolina public charter high school with campuses in Greenville, SC (NEXT High School) and Salem, SC (NEXT School Eagle Ridge), is gearing up for the…
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Malouf Companies establishing operations in Laurens County
July 28, 2021
$47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs Malouf Companies (Malouf), a diverse consumer goods business, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The $47.2 million investment will create…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Mary Grace Lambert to the Company’s Spartanburg office
July 28, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Mary Grace Lambert has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Mary Grace Lambert is a Spartanburg, SC native,…
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CBRE’s Brendan Redeyoff achieves SIOR designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
July 28, 2021
CBRE announced that Brendan Redeyoff has achieved the SIOR industrial designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®. SIOR is a Washington, DC-based international professional organization of more…
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United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium looking for volunteer tutors to enhance students’ literacy skills
July 28, 2021
United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in tutoring and reading to elementary age students to support the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2021-2022 school year.…
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Steven Rayzer named Principal of Learn4Life-North Charleston High School
July 28, 2021
Important hire at new public high school will oversee personalized learning and job skills training program for at-risk students in the community NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Local educator Steven Rayzer…
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Giant Oak expands footprint to Greenville
July 28, 2021
Giant Oak, Inc. announced its expansion to Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 2013, Giant Oak is the leading data-screening innovator that operates at the frontiers of behavioral science and machine…
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Malouf Companies establishing operations in Laurens County – $47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs
July 28, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Malouf Companies (Malouf), a diverse consumer goods business, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The $47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs. Founded…
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DHEC supports updated CDC guidance, recommends indoor masking for all regardless of vaccination Status
July 28, 2021
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and the increasing threat of the Delta variant, the CDC on Tuesday is recommending public indoor masking for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.…
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Clinton Canopy Creates Curbside Appeal
July 27, 2021
Downtown Clinton curbside appeal received a facelift recently when volunteers with Clinton Canopy went to work. The refresh of small flower beds in the downtown area was completed thanks to…
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Town of Ware Shoals Announces Fall Concert Series
July 27, 2021
The town of Ware Shoals has announced a Fall Concert Series. September 23 – The Jake Bartley Band October 7 – Split Shot October 14 – The Night Affair Band…
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SC Department of Education Statement on New CDC Recommendations
July 27, 2021
Breaking News from the SC Department of Education (7/27/2021): Today, the CDC announced that they are recommending universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools,…
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ROI Commercial sells 4574 Sunset Blvd office building in Lexington
July 27, 2021
ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, recently represented Ligon, Inc. in selling 4574 Sunset Blvd., Lexington SC. The 5,996 fully leased multi-tenant office building was purchased by…
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DDSN Commissioners announce 2021-2022 officers, committees and new taskforces
July 27, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs (the “Commission”) selects officers and standing committees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and creates several new task forces to solve emerging…
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AllSouth hosts the Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The Big Red Barn Retreat
July 27, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union will host its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina.…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank names new Midlands Branch Executive Director
July 27, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank is proud to announce the Erica Cheeks’ promotion to Midlands Branch Executive Director. Cheeks has been with the organization for over 20 years and brings a…
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TD Bank names Hugh Allen as Regional President of Mid-South Metro
July 27, 2021
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, announced today it has appointed Hugh W. Allen Regional President for its Mid-South Metro, which includes Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Delaware, North…
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Slaughter earns Accreditation in Public Relations
July 27, 2021
Charlene D. Slaughter, director of communications with Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), has successfully earned the Accreditation in Public Relations, entitling her to use the APR professional designation. The announcement was…
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Obviouslee acquires Groundswell PR
July 27, 2021
Combined company now offering comprehensive marketing strategy and services to leading active lifestyle & outdoor brands Obviouslee, a full-service, strategic marketing agency that partners with innovative brands across the nation,…
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How Hard is Your Cash Working?
July 27, 2021
Managing cash in a low interest rate environment by Stephen E. Maggard With current treasury yields hovering slightly above zero, individuals are experiencing angst over the lack of returns from…
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MUSC ranked state’s No. 1 hospital seventh year in row
July 27, 2021
MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News & World Report for the seventh year in a row as the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina,…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2021
July 27, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021. “We are incredibly…
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Lowcountry Women’s Specialists welcomes Dr. Miles Reeves
July 27, 2021
Lowcountry Women’s Specialists welcomes Summerville-native, Dr. Miles Reeves to their OB/GYN practice. Dr. Reeves provides comprehensive OB/GYN services, including routine wellness visits, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally-invasive surgery and obstetrics…
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Nominate someone for Trident United Way Women United Awards
July 27, 2021
Each year at the annual Awards Luncheon, Trident United Way Women United recognizes women in the Tri-County area who Live United and embody Trident United Way’s core principles. To review…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $7,500 to Greer organizations
July 27, 2021The Countybank Foundation, comprised of Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently contributed $1,000 to the Greer Farmers Market and $6,500 to Greer Relief in support of their efforts to give back…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $75,000 from Morgan Stanley Foundation
July 27, 2021
Donation Will Help Children and Families Facing Hunger in the Lowcountry Lowcountry Food Bank announced today it received a $75,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation. The funds will provide…
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Wharton Industrial and Red Rock Developments sell 600,000-SF Greenville industrial complex
July 27, 2021
Sale of two-building warehouse development in South Carolina marks successful execution of industrial strategy as the firm looks to reinvest across the East Coast and Florida Wharton Industrial, a platform…
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The City of Columbia partners with Prisma Health, SC DHEC and Lexington Medical Center to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
July 27, 2021
The City of Columbia is partnering with Prisma Health, SC DHEC and Lexington Medical Center to host free COVID-19 vaccination clinics at city operated facilities. The city is increasing vaccination…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union awards scholarships to area students
July 27, 2021
Eleven South Carolina high school students were awarded $1,000 each towards their education as part of SAFE Federal Credit Union’s long-standing scholarship program. The scholarships were awarded to public and…
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SCRA brings colleges, universities, and industry together to advance innovation
July 27, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the funding of over $3.3 million to selected colleges and universities for translational research projects to address key challenges facing the state’s industrial base.…
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GSP reopens MAG USA’s Escape Lounge
July 27, 2021
The popular Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner from MAG USA has reopened to travelers at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). The lounge is located near Concourse B in GSP’s…
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