Local Child’s Puppy Wish Is Granted
November 12, 2020
A special delivery arrived for 3-year-old Wyatt from Greer on Wednesday. Gathered with his family at Fairway Subaru in Greenville, Wyatt received a bernedoodle puppy from Make-A-Wish® South Carolina. Wyatt…
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Greenville Women Giving shines the spotlight on affordable housing
November 12, 2020
Last month, a study revealed that throughout Greenville County there are 50,000 cost-burdened households paying more than 30 percent of their income toward housing, some of which are substandard. This…
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A M King’s virtual volunteers support Ronald McDonald House in Greenville
November 12, 2020
Even in the best of times, families staying at Greenville’s Ronald McDonald House (RMH) need support as they care for a child receiving medical care at a nearby hospital. During…
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Michelin to invest $100 million more in Greenville County
November 12, 2020
Michelin North America will invest $100 million in Greenville County over 7 years as part of the company’s commitment to advanced manufacturing in the Upstate, the company has announced, with…
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FUEL hires Ryan Ball as senior account director
November 12, 2020
FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville specializing in branding and marketing solutions, continues to build its team with the addition of Ryan Ball as senior account director. Ball will…
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Connect for Good GVL receives $500,000 grant from Greenville County CARES to expand program
November 12, 2020
Connect for Good GVL, a program that provides free meals to those impacted by COVID-19, has surpassed a 20,000 meals milestone and received a substantial grant from Greenville County CARES,…
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Local CEO honored with international management award
November 12, 2020
Palmetto Goodwill President & CEO Robert Smith has been honored with the 2020 Kenneth K. King Outstanding Management Award for Executive Excellence, the most prestigious leadership award presented by Goodwill Industries…
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Floyd Lee Locums brings on media and client development champion
November 12, 2020
Today, Floyd Lee Locums announced the addition of Lauren Weatherbee to its growing team of staffing talent. Weatherbee joins the locums organization as Business Development Manager—and is focused on expanding their efforts…
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Quest for next Commandant of Cadets now underway
November 12, 2020The Citadel is searching for the college’s next Commandant of Cadets. The Citadel Commandant of Cadets is a vice presidential position that is responsible for the command, leadership development and…
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SC Ports sees strong October volumes, ongoing recovery
November 12, 2020
South Carolina Ports’ October volumes show an ongoing recovery and strength in containers, vehicles and inland ports. “Our business continues to rebound with better-than-expected volumes in the container and vehicle segments,…
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New Project Maps Jewish Life in Charleston
November 12, 2020The College of Charleston’s Pearlstine/Lipov Center for Southern Jewish Culture and the Jewish Heritage Collection (JHC) are pleased to announce the launch of the 2020 webpage of Mapping Jewish Charleston, bringing the story of Jewish…
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SC photojournalists join Richland Library to discuss capturing stories in 2020
November 12, 2020
When it comes to capturing stories in 2020, get the perspective behind the camera. Join Richland Library for Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Presents: Through the Lens – Photojournalism in 2020 from 7…
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Santa Cruz Nutritionals selects Sumter County for expansion
November 12, 2020
Company’s $84 million investment will create 164 new jobs Santa Cruz Nutritionals (SCN), a subsidiary of Santa Cruz Healthcare, today announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County. The $84 million…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Kathleen Muthig graduates from Leadership Columbia
November 12, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Kathleen Muthig has recently graduated from the Leadership Columbia program. Leadership Columbia was founded by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce in 1972. Each year, approximately…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases 2020 Legislative Scorecard
November 12, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber has released their 2020 Legislative Scorecard, which tracks and summarizes the Chamber’s advocacy efforts at the State House for the 2020 legislative session. The Chamber is committed to keeping…
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Richland Two hosts Virtual Choice Fair featuring Magnet Programs – Dec 1 & 2
November 12, 2020
As winter approaches, Richland School District Two is preparing for its new season of Choice. The district will host a Virtual Choice Fair featuring Magnet Programs that will provide families…
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New principal selected for Round Top Elementary School
November 12, 2020
For the first time in 18 years, Round Top Elementary School (RTE) will welcome a new principal. Starting January 1, 2021, Clarissa V. Bennett will assume the principalship. Superintendent Dr.…
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Curiosity Corner: Fixin’ those Foggy Windshields
November 12, 2020
Question: Why does cold air hold less moisture than warm air? Why does cool air clear a foggy windshield better than warm air? (Asked by a foggy column reader via…
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Setterstix Corporation establishing operations in Laurens County
November 12, 2020
More than $11.7 million investment will create 80 new jobs Setterstix Corporation (Setterstix), a paper stick manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The more than $11.7 million…
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Setterstix Corporation establishing operations in Laurens County
November 12, 2020
More than $11.7 million investment will create 80 new jobs Setterstix Corporation (Setterstix), a paper stick manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The more than $11.7…
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Clinton’s James named Player of the Week
November 12, 2020
Another versatile Red Devil earned Laurens County Player of the week. Bryson James rarely left the field at Wilder Stadium in Clinton’s 38-6 victory over Strom Thurmond in the final…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation campaign underway to fund new $425,000 critical care ambulance for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
November 11, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has recently launched a campaign to raise $425,000 to fund a new, specialized ambulance to transport critically ill children. More than $263,000 has been raised to…
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Kopis lands at number 12 on South Carolina’s 25 fastest growing companies list
November 11, 2020
Premier software developer Kopis has moved up one spot from last year in the list of the Palmetto State’s fastest growing companies list. This SC Fastest growing program is presented…
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COVID-19 is a Wake-Up Call to the Need for Better Long-Term Planning
November 11, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on long-term care facilities. Thousands of residents have died from the virus. Families haven’t been able to visit loved ones for months. As…
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David Orr joins W&W Holdings, LLC as a Partner
November 11, 2020
David E. Orr, Ph.D. joins W&W Holdings, LLC as a partner and business consultant W&W Holdings, LLC announced that David Orr, Ph.D. recently joined as a partner with W&W Holdings.…
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David Orr joins W&W Holdings, LLC as a Partner
November 11, 2020
David E. Orr, Ph.D. joins W&W Holdings, LLC as a partner and business consultant W&W Holdings, LLC announced that David Orr, Ph.D. recently joined as a partner with W&W Holdings.…
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Honest Columbia-area homebuyers return forgotten coins worth $15,000
November 11, 2020When an Irmo, SC couple recently sold their house to James and Clarrisa Munford, they were sure they had tied up all the loose ends before the sale. Repairs had…
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McClellanville land placed in conservation easement
November 11, 2020
About 22 acres in McClellanville will be permanently protected after the owners opted to grant a conservation easement to the Lowcountry Land Trust. Known as Taylor’s Farm, the Pinckney Street…
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Furman Innovation, Entrepreneurship gains global recognition
November 11, 2020Furman University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been named an Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center by the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, a group of more than 250 universities. Other…
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Sans Souci pocket park receives $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation
November 11, 2020
The Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance (SSNA) has received a $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help fund the development of a pocket park along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Edwina Winter as Associate Agent
November 11, 2020
The ART of Real Estate announced Edwina Winter has joined the company as an Associate Agent. Winter’s prior work in international business throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, and China…
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Frampton Construction completes work on A&R Logistics project
November 11, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed construction on an export facility for A&R Logistics, Inc. at West…
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Colliers International’s office brokerage team brings the Wells Fargo Center to 96% occupancy amid pandemic
November 11, 2020
Colliers International’s office brokerage team members Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented Caprocq Greenville, LLC in leasing over 19,000 square feet at the Wells Fargo…
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SCRA announces Accepted and Funded Companies
November 11, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Cruzzle, Inc. and RAAMP, LLC as new Member Companies, and Indiemark, LLC (dba Email Industries) being approved for grant funding. Cruzzle has been accepted as a…
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Music in the Garden – Christmas Edition!
November 11, 2020
Are you ready for some color & holiday cheer? If so, Verdin’s Too (125 East Laurens Street, Laurens) is the place to be on Friday, November 13th from 6:00-8:00 pm.…
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The BUZZ Adds a New Feature – South Carolina Public Notices
November 11, 2020
Want a quick and easy way to search public notices? Now you have it. While you’re getting all the news relevant to Laurens County on the LaurensCountyBUZZ website, you can…
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Get Your “First Look” at the New Laurens County Museum
November 11, 2020
The Laurens County Museum Board of Directors along with Laura Clifford Cook, the project manager for the museum are hosting a “First Look” at the renovations completed to the…
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PC’s Johnson Named to Preseason All-Conference Team
November 10, 2020
Presbyterian College junior guard Trinity Johnson has been selected to the Big South Conference Women’s Basketball Preseason All-Conference Second Team, the league announced on Tuesday as a part of its…
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Mark Anthony Brewing building $400 million state-of-the-art facility in Richland County to keep up with explosive demand for White Claw Hard Seltzer
November 10, 2020
New facility will create 300 new jobs and increase production of White Claw and Mike’s Hard Lemonade for southern United States COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mark Anthony Brewing today announced plans to build a…
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Let’s Play Ball – Clinton YMCA Basketball Registration is Open
November 10, 2020
The Clinton Family YMCA is offering open registration for ‘Youth Basketball’ for four (4) playing divisions through the December 7th registration deadline. All teams and age groups are “co-ed” this year.…
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Piedmont Technical College Announces Finalists in Presidential Search
November 10, 2020
After a national search, the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission has narrowed the field to its top three finalists for the position of president. PTC officials began their search…
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Employers can expect OSHA to issue emergency rule for COVID-19 early in Biden administration
November 10, 2020
By David Dubberly COVID-19 cases in the United States have been increasing rapidly in recent weeks, and the surge is expected to continue into the winter. On Nov. 10, 2020,…
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Columbia Fireflies no longer a New York Mets affiliate
November 10, 2020
The Columbia Fireflies will have a new Major League affiliate from 2021 forward. The team’s new affiliate will be announced at a later date. The New York Mets announced that…
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Infinity Marketing adds Bud’s Place to client roster
November 10, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, welcomed Bud’s Place to its growing list of clients. The agency is providing a variety of creative services including video production and sales…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors earns Citation Award from AIA Columbia
November 10, 2020Studio 2LR, Inc., an architecture and interior design firm creating impact through transformative design, recently earned a Citation Award for Richland Library Edgewood from the Columbia Section of the American…
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South Carolina Federal Advisor recognized for Outstanding Performance in Investment Services
November 10, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union today announced that Colm Bailey, an Investment Advisor with CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (CFS)*, earned the Bronze Pacesetter Award, which honors the top-producing registered representatives…
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Midlands Education & Business Alliance receives International Paper Foundation grant
November 10, 2020
Midlands Education & Business Alliance (MEBA) has been awarded a $15,000 grant from International Paper’s Eastover Mill and the International Paper Foundation. Funds will support science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
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McDonnell and Associates PA voted “Best Law Firm” by The State
November 10, 2020
McDonnell and Associates PA was announced the winner of The State’s following categories: Best Law Firm Best Estate Planning Law Firm Best Family Law Firm McDonnell and Associates, P.A., founded…
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David Orr joins W&W Holdings, LLC as a Partner
November 10, 2020
David E. Orr, Ph.D. joins W&W Holdings, LLC as a partner and business consultant We are extremely pleased to announce that David Orr, Ph.D. recently joined as a partner with…
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The Duke Endowment invests in the International African American Museum
November 10, 2020$1.25 Million Grant Awarded The International African American Museum announced a $1.25 million grant received from The Duke Endowment, one of the largest private philanthropic trusts in the Southeast. The…
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