Bosch Community Fund supports STEM in Charleston County School District classrooms
April 26, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic created multiple challenges for educators, including how to provide hands-on, interactive lessons and opportunities in the classroom. Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) new Science Instructional Specialist Deborah Batzer…
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City implements “Spring Forward Amnesty Program”
April 26, 2021The City of Columbia Municipal Court will be implementing a “Spring Forward Amnesty Program” every Friday in May. This program will allow citizens with outstanding bench warrants and other penalties…
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Clinton baseball headed to playoffs
April 26, 2021
It’s a good baseball season in Laurens County. Clinton has clinched a Class 3A spot and has a fighting shot at the Region 3 title. Laurens is battling for a…
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Richland Library plans for upcoming outdoor programs
April 26, 2021
As Richland Library continues to thoughtfully and intentionally expand services, we’re beginning to pilot outdoor programs at our locations and in the community. The Farmers Market is back to offer…
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Support 480 local nonprofits on Midlands Gives Day, May 4 hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
April 26, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation is rallying the community to support 480 local nonprofits on Midlands Gives Day. In 2020, the day of giving raised a record-breaking $3.3 million, and in…
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NAI Columbia and NAI Earle Furman represented the seller in the $1.31M sale of 379 acres in Florence, South Carolina
April 26, 2021
NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken and Nelson Weston, III, along with NAI Earle Furman’s Rusty Hamrick, represented the seller in the $1.31 million sale of 379 acres of land…
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Start Off Strong: Hyatt Park Elementary 4K and 5K enrollment event
April 26, 2021
Start Off Strong Event Aims to Increase Kindergarten Enrollment Richland First Steps partners with Prisma Health and United Way of the Midlands to enroll children in 4K and 5K at…
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Harmony Christian Community nears fundraising milestone
April 26, 2021
Despite the COVID pandemic, Harmony Christian Community announced it has raised $97,500 toward its first fundraising milestone of $100,000, and the board has secured $22,500 in matching gifts for the…
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Palmetto State Exteriors names operations manager
April 26, 2021
Kevin Kirkland has been named operations manager of Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides a variety of specialty coatings, waterproofing, exterior cleaning and roof refurbishment for commercial and residential projects…
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Santee Cooper Board approves rates and terms for broadband initiative
April 26, 2021
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors has approved rates and authorized execution of terms to help broadband providers more quickly build out retail service to unserved areas of South Carolina…
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Celebrate El día de los niños, el día de los libros with Richland Library
April 26, 2021
Richland Library is focusing on families, literacy and entertainment to recognize the annual celebration of El día de los niños, el día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). Join us…
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New Local Real Estate Company 864 Realty LLC
April 26, 2021
We are so excited to announce that we have Opened a BRAND NEW Real Estate Company in our home town of Clinton SC- LAURENS COUNTY! ! Having branches doesn’t make…
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Marketing Minute Video: Communicating Your Expertise
April 26, 2021
Marketing Minute with Catherine Dingler, NP Strategy Whether you’re an entrepreneur working hard to build your brand or a business owner with tough competition, mastering your work won’t help…
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Greenville Technical College board votes to extend tuition freeze
April 26, 2021
The Greenville Technical College Area Commission has voted to extend a tuition freeze through the end of this year. The board took this action to keep education affordable during the…
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New VP of enrollment and marketing chosen for CSU
April 26, 2021
After a nationwide search this spring, Charleston Southern University announced Dr. Anthony Turner as its new vice president of enrollment and marketing. “The Lord has answered our prayers in sending…
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MUSC names Anahita Modaresi director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
April 26, 2021
Kate Azizi, vice president for Institutional Advancement for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), announced that Anahita Modaresi has been named the first MUSC director of Corporate and Foundation…
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Jennifer Clark Evins stepping down as President and CEO of Chapman Cultural Center
April 26, 2021
Chapman Cultural Center is proud of the immense success that the arts and cultural community has enjoyed under the leadership of President and CEO, Jennifer Clark Evins. Beginning June 21st,…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta releases list of restaurants and bartenders
April 26, 2021
The highly anticipated fiesta has announced the restaurants that will be responsible for satiating your tastebuds on May 2nd. Local bartenders and chefs will go head-to-head in a battle for…
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Jarrod Brooks named Vice President of Development for 9Round Franchising
April 26, 2021
9Round Franchising, LLC, announced Jarrod Brooks as Vice President of Development. Bringing over 20 years of franchising experience to the position, Brooks will develop and execute 9Round’s aggressive strategic initiatives…
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African American Male Scholars Initiative recognizes student achievement
April 26, 2021The African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College celebrated achievements of the group’s members in an outdoor awards presentation on April 21. Among the awards presented were 14…
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Colliers Report: Charleston speculative construction is underway
April 26, 2021
Charleston speculative construction is underway Key Takeaways: Despite new deliveries over the past year, the Charleston market posted positive absorption this quarter There are 2.1 million square feet delivering this…
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Charleston Water System and Kimberly-Clark reach first ever agreement for Cottonelle® flushable wipes to meet national municipal flushability standard
April 26, 2021
Pursuant to a legally binding agreement reached between the Charleston Water System (CWS) and the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, both parties have agreed that Cottonelle® flushable wipes currently meet a modified version…
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COVID-19 Vaccines offered this Thursday and Friday at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
April 26, 2021
After a thorough review of potential side effects related to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the FDA and CDC have lifted the pause and providers can now resume administering…
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Sheriff Leon Lott honored by the Town of Blythewood
April 26, 2021
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott (pictured) was honored by the Town of Blythewood at the 11th annual Blythewood Rodeo, Sat., Apr. 24. The Sheriff received a Town Resolution congratulating him…
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County Council to Meet for Regularly Scheduled Meeting – April 27th
April 26, 2021
Laurens County Council to meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 27th at 5:30 pm. The meeting will take place at the historic courthouse on the square in…
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Capitol Theatre Now Showing Mortal Kombat (R)
April 25, 2021
The Capitol Theatre is now showing Mortal Kombat. About the movie: Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training…
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Columbia Design League host fundraiser honoring the Kentucky Derby
April 23, 2021Derby by Design takes over Boyd Plaza on May 1 Columbia Museum of Art affinity group the Columbia Design League (CDL) hosts its first in-person event since the beginning of…
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Senior RCSD officers join POWERPLANTSC for statewide event at Governor’s Mansion
April 23, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A top-level contingent from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department joined POWERPLANTSC officials and Governor Henry McMaster for the kickoff to a statewide tree-planting iniative, Thurs.,…
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Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson elected Secretary of the NSBA Council of School Attorneys
April 23, 2021
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) Council of School Attorneys (COSA), the national network of attorneys representing K-12 public school districts, announces its newly elected leaders and directors, including South…
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Reedy Reels Film Festival to return this June
April 23, 2021
This Reedy Reels Film Festival will be returning to Greenville this summer with plenty of adjustments to make the festival unlike it’s ever been seen before. This year’s festival will…
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Attorney General Wilson announces State receives $84.3 million in tobacco settlement funds
April 23, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the State secured $84,349,251.83 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s Office…
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Milliken & Company publishes third annual corporate sustainability report
April 23, 2021
Global manufacturer Milliken & Company released its third annual corporate sustainability report, entitled Together for Tomorrow. This report, which analyzes Milliken’s performance through the lens of its holistic sustainability efforts,…
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Laurens District 55 High School Robotics Program to Hold STEM Camp
April 22, 2021
The robotics program at Laurens District 55 High School will attempt to hold our annual STEM camp this summer in person. Camp will run from 8:30a-5:00p Monday, July 12th through…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $315,148 to 11 South Carolina nonprofits to launch innovative projects
April 22, 2021
Seventh year of the Connected Communities grants fund projects to improve the community’s quality of life and livability Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded…
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NAI Columbia announces the following transactions
April 22, 2021
LEASED Columbia, South Carolina: NAI Columbia’s Peyton Bryant, CCIM, Ryan Causey and Alex Johnson facilitated the lease of 6,760 square feet of office space located at 3700 Forest Drive, Suite…
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Lander alumni share career wisdom during ‘Senior Lunch & Learn’
April 22, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. – “Listen to learn, and love to learn; know your strengths and weaknesses; have a bad day? do better tomorrow; don’t underestimate the value of relationships – maintain…
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Lander University announces MAT in Visual Art K-12
April 22, 2021
Lander University has announced that its Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Visual Art K-12 has received approval from the South Carolina Department of Education, and may begin accepting…
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Spangler Fired as Presbyterian Football Coach
April 22, 2021
In a move greeted with shock and anger, Presbyterian College athletics director Rob Acunto fired head football coach Tommy Spangler after the Blue Hose finished the spring season with the…
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SC environmental group, Power Plant SC, to plant 3 million tree seeds on Earth Day 2021
April 22, 2021
South Carolina Floodwater Commission leading multi-agency environmental effort The South Carolina Floodwater Commission is launching an ambitious effort to plant 3 million tree seeds – assisted by citizens, students, churches,…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Multi-Pack Solutions as new client
April 22, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is proud to add Multi-Pack Solutions to its growing client roster. The agency is providing the manufacturer with a variety of creative services…
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Kopis launches new website with help from Engenius
April 22, 2021South Carolina’s leading tech company, Kopis, partnered with Engenius, a local web design and digital marketing company, to launch a new website. “Kopis is such an amazing company and we…
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Hartness recognized at the eighth annual Bridge Awards Gala
April 22, 2021Hartness, a 444-acre urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, is pleased to announce that two homes by Hartness Construction were recently recognized for their…
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Regal resumes theatre operations at Hollywood & RPX on April 23
April 22, 2021
Regal is proud to announce Regal Hollywood & RPX will open this Friday, April 23. Mortal Kombat from WB will headline new movies including The Unholy and Godzilla vs. Kong, along with a strong…
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Text-to-911 available to Lexington County residents
April 22, 2021
Lexington County Emergency Services is pleased to announce the successful launch of Text-to-911 service. The County’s Text-to-911 uses the latest state-of-the-art technology allowing hearing- and speech-impaired residents, as well as…
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Greenville Country Club announces 2021 Board of Governors
April 22, 2021The Greenville Country Club elected its 2021 Board of Governors at its recent annual meeting of the club’s members. Officers will serve a one-year term, while new At-Large Members of…
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Lexington County detention lieutenant wins statewide award
April 21, 2021
A lieutenant who serves in the Lexington County Detention Center has been recognized by the South Carolina Jail Administrators Association as the state’s top detention supervisor. Lt. Travis Felder has…
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DHEC strives to make Earth Day a yearlong commitment in South Carolina
April 21, 2021
With COVID-19 still a major threat to public health, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolina residents to find safe ways to take…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces marketing staff promotions
April 21, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced marketing staff promotions for Ashley Fenlon, Elizabeth Riley and Stella Huffman. “This talented group of marketing professionals is responsible for maximizing potential for Colliers and…
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Dr. Galen DeHay named CEO of the Year by SCATCC
April 21, 2021
Tri-County Technical College President Dr. Galen DeHay has been named the 2020 Chief Executive Officer of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC). The award…
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The Jennings Law Firm announces the launch of new website
April 21, 2021
New User-Friendly Site Will Help Citizens in Accessing Legal Information and Local Resources The Jennings Law Firm announced the launch of its new website: jenningslawsc.com. Since 1902, the Jennings Law Firm…
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