College of Charleston implements new energy conservation measures
July 15, 2021
The College of Charleston is working with Siemens Industry to improve the university’s energy efficiency. Under an agreement signed during a ceremony on July 8, 2021, Siemens will identify and…
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USACE Charleston District leader assumes command at ceremony July 16
July 15, 2021U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomes its new, incoming commander at a change of command ceremony on Friday, July 16 from 10-11 a.m. at the Citadel Holliday Alumni…
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Salsa at Sunset: The Hottest Summer Night in SC
July 15, 2021
Summer Series continues in Downtown Greenville on July 16 Salsa at Sunset: the Hottest Summer Night in SC continues its dynamic summer series of live Latin music and dancing tomorrow,…
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Laurens County Delegation Stands with Keep Laurens County Clean
July 15, 2021
BREAKING NEWS! Two members of the Laurens County Delegation (Gilliam and Jones) attended a meeting on Tuesday night organized by local residents and members of Keep Laurens County Clean. At that…
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Market Wagon opens in the Midlands and changes the way people buy local food
July 15, 2021
Market Wagon announced the launch of its online farmers market and delivery service in the Midlands. Consumers now have more ways to order from their favorite local farms and artisanal…
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Delta Apparel announces 65% third quarter sales growth
July 15, 2021
Diluted EPS Expected to Reach Over $0.90, or 50% Above Fiscal 2019 Third Quarter GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear and…
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Is it Friday Yet? Here’s Your Weekend Lineup!
July 15, 2021
Is the weekend here yet? Friday can’t get here soon enough. There’s plenty to do in Laurens County including outdoor excursions, shopping, and dining. Here is the lineup for this…
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SC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Push for Hunting on Public Land on Sundays
July 15, 2021
South Carolina Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (SCBHA) is starting its push for Sunday Hunting on Public Lands! On June 17th in Pickens County, SCDNR and some of our State Representatives…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Ribbon Cutting and Hot Dog Lunch this Friday
July 14, 2021
Sadler Hughes Apothecary will celebrate their relocation to 102 Jacobs Highway in Clinton this Friday. The Grand Opening will take place from noon to 2:00. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be…
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Squealing on the Square Returns – October 1-2, 2021
July 14, 2021
Mainstreet Laurens has announced that the annual Squealing on the Square event will return this year. Laurens’ 20th annual Squealing on the Square will return this year on October 1-2,…
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Keeping Laurens County Clean – Update on Possible Wastewater Evaporation Facility
July 14, 2021
The news broke here on the BUZZ Monday that there is a permit pending with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) for a hauled wastewater receiving…
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Mailprotector expands team and talent base by eight, adding two Vice Presidents
July 14, 2021
Mailprotector, a Greenville, SC-based cybersecurity company, announced today that it has promoted three and hired six additional employees. Among these, Mark Glowacz and Greg Aiken have been named Vice Presidents.…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 expedition nearing the Midlands
July 14, 2021
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this fourth of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding on their…
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District 56 Preparing to Open after Year with COVID-19
July 14, 2021
Laurens County School District 56 is excited about the upcoming school year, as the first day of school is quickly approaching. In preparation for the start of school, District 56…
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Sylvan partners with Random House Books for Author Webinars with authors of children’s books
July 14, 2021
Graphic novelist John Gallagher will be the guest on Sylvan Learning Center’s Reading Adventures Author Webinar next week. Gallagher is the cartoonist behind Max Meow: Cat Crusader, Buzzboy, Roboy Red,…
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Sylvan partners with Random House Books for Author Webinars with authors of children’s books
July 14, 2021
Graphic novelist John Gallagher will be the guest on Sylvan Learning Center’s Reading Adventures Author Webinar next week. Gallagher is the cartoonist behind Max Meow: Cat Crusader, Buzzboy, Roboy Red,…
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Rhodes Branding to expand leadership team
July 14, 2021
Well-established educator joins team to broaden impact Adding to its diverse team of education, marketing, and creative experts, Rhodes Branding announced that John Loveday is joining the organization as the…
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Wingard’s Market makes cover of nationwide industry magazine
July 14, 2021
Wingard’s Market, the Midlands premier full-service garden and plant center, is featured on the July cover of Green Profit Magazine. Green Profit is a national industry magazine that brings timely,…
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I Am Lander: Charlotte firefighter was at heart of Mecklenburg County’s pandemic response
July 14, 2021
Kevin “Blake” Howell returned to his duties as a fireman with the Charlotte Fire Department in June. There were no headlines, no paparazzi and no fanfare. But for Howell and…
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Senior Resources receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
July 14, 2021
Senior Resources has received $3,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need and serve the increased demand for home-delivered meals…
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Are Anger and Resentment Ruining Your Life? Recognizing—and Releasing—Bitterness for Greater Happiness
July 14, 2021
By Mike DuBose It may be surprising to those who know me now, but I was once a bitter person. Like many others who fall into the trap of bitterness,…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces top producers and achievements for June
July 13, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Nick Van Gorp and Grace Herlong Loveless were the top buyer agents for the month of June, and that Loveless…
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ScanSource named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for seventh consecutive year
July 13, 2021
ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, has been named one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This marks the…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new counsel
July 13, 2021
K&L Gates’ Charleston office is pleased to welcome a new counsel to the firm. Ms. Alexis A. Riordan joins the Charleston office as a counsel in the firm’s Real Estate…
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David Yezbak of Sunbelt Business Brokers awarded by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
July 13, 2021
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has recognized Columbia SC Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for outstanding performance in 2020 as part of its Member…
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South Carolina Students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 13, 2021
The SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce its 2021 Scholarship Program recipients. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The winners were selected based on their commitment to educational excellence,…
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Turner Padget successfully represents Alder Energy Systems in South Carolina –
July 13, 2021
Decision Sets Solar Policy for Next 10 Years In a breakthrough state policy decision in the solar energy industry, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (Commission) ruled in four cases…
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Richmond-based CraftMaster Homes joins Mungo Homes®
July 13, 2021
Mungo Homes is pleased to announce that CraftMaster Homes of Central Virginia is joining Mungo Homes, a part of the Clayton Properties Group®. Like Mungo, six-time Builder of the Year…
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Mena Mark Hanna, Spoleto Festival USA’s next General Director
July 13, 2021
Beginning October 2021, Mena Mark Hanna will become the Festival’s new leader, taking over from current General Director Nigel Redden, who will be retiring after 35 years. Hanna comes to Spoleto from Berlin’s…
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The Cassina Group ends first half of 2021 as the No. 1 Boutique Firm in Charleston
July 13, 2021
Charleston’s innovative-driven real estate firm, The Cassina Group, finished the first half of 2021 as the No. 1 boutique firm in all of Charleston. The company has more than $406…
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Push Digital appoints Phil Vangelakos as managing partner
July 13, 2021
Push Digital, a political campaign and digital advertising agency built for the integration of mobile and television marketing, has named Phil Vangelakos its new managing partner. “I’m honored to join…
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NP Strategy expands Charleston office
July 13, 2021
Krystal Cau Joins Growing Strategic Communications Team as Director With a growing client base in the low country, strategic communications firm NP Strategy welcomes Krystal Cau to the NPS+ team.…
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MS Bailey Child Development Center Now Enrolling 4K Students for 2021-2022 School Year
July 13, 2021
MS Bailey is enrolling students for 4K for the 2021-2022 school year. Students must turn four before September 1, 2021, to qualify for enrollment. Please stop by the school, 625…
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Finley Named Assistant Principal for Laurens Elementary School
July 13, 2021
Laurens County School District #55 Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has announced the appointment of Johna Staggs Finley to the position of Laurens Elementary School Assistant Principal for the upcoming 2021-2022…
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Brent Parris joins Countybank as SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
July 13, 2021
Countybank welcomed Brent Parris as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Parris comes to Countybank with more than 20 years of experience directing human resources and manufacturing operations. Parris…
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Konnichiwa restaurant leases Main Street space, will open new location in downtown Spartanburg
July 13, 2021
Colliers’ Greyson Furnas, CCIM and Dillon Swayngim represented the landlord in the lease of ±2,000 square feet of retail space at 198 W. Main Street in Spartanburg to Konnichiwa Sushi,…
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Truematter welcomes junior content strategist Jessica Fields to the team
July 13, 2021
Truematter (truematter.com) welcomed Jessica Fields as the newest content strategist for the Columbia, South Carolina team. Jessica’s background in written communication and community leadership has given her an enthusiasm for…
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Rural infrastructure broadband grants awarded
July 13, 2021
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) has issued Notices to Proceed to 18 internet service providers in 22 counties for almost $30 million in projects to expand broadband…
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Golden Career Strategies adds Change Management to portfolio of services
July 13, 2021
President Stacey Bevill Now an APMG® Certified Local Change Agent Golden Career Strategies (GCS) is pleased to announce the company has added another valuable offering to its portfolio of services:…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Taylor Boyd and welcomes Tony Abbott
July 13, 2021
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to promote Taylor Boyd to Creative Supervisor and welcome Tony Abbott to the team as…
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In-person County Council meetings resume Tuesday
July 13, 2021
Richland County Council will resume in-person meetings with new safety protocols beginning with a special called meeting Tuesday, July 13. Meetings have been held remotely since March 2020, when County…
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Pamela Bynoe-Reed selected for 2021 SC Women in Business award
July 13, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced that Pamela Bynoe-Reed, the organization’s Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/PIO has been selected by Integrated Media Publishing as one of…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
July 13, 2021
ConusCoat, LLC, Sustain Edu, Inc., and Tested HQ, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and have received grant funding. As Member Companies, they will…
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City of West Columbia rolls out “Public Works of Art”
July 13, 2021
The City of West Columbia has launched its “Public Works of Art” project highlighting local artists on sanitation trucks. Over the next few weeks, all seven mobile murals will be…
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Another Retail Store Coming to Laurens Public Square
July 13, 2021
A “twist” on a favorite store in Laurens is the next new storefront coming to the public square in Laurens. If you’ve enjoyed shopping at the Southern Twist (100 South…
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How to Live with Adult Children” latest post on MultiGenToday.com
July 12, 2021
Lowcountry based blog, MultiGenToday.com has added a new article addressing the topic “How to Live with Adult Children”. Anne Johnson, creator of the blog MultiGenToday.com stated “52% of millennials have…
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REOPENING PLAN REVISED FOR L55
July 12, 2021
In a called meeting held via conference call on Monday, July 12, the Laurens County School District #55 Board of Trustees unanimously approved revisions to the district reopening plan for…
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Bass Tournament supports Lander University scholarship in memory of young angler
July 12, 2021
The Douglas Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship at Lander University has been fully endowed, thanks to proceeds from a recent bass fishing tournament held at Lake Russell and the contributions of…
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SC Philharmonic draws sellout crowd of 5,000 at Segra Park
July 12, 2021Sporting a Columbia Fireflies jersey, Music Director Morihiko Nakahara lead the orchestra through a spectacular evening of patriotic music, as Segra Park – home of the Columbia Fireflies –…
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Colliers Report: Hybrid office tenants may reconfigure office space
July 12, 2021
Key Takeaways In the next few quarters, tenants will need to renew ahead of lease expirations to secure a Charleston office location as office activity accelerates Tenants right-sizing their space…
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