Hughes Development Corp. breaks ground on WestLawn, S.C.’s largest mass timber office building
March 25, 2021
Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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Groundbreaking ceremony officially launches construction of BullStreet’s WestLawn office building
March 25, 2021Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance hosts COVID-19 vaccination drives
March 25, 2021
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA), in partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health), held its 5th vaccination drive in South Carolina for associates employed in the…
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Red Devils to Open Football Season on Aug. 20
March 25, 2021
In hopes of conducting a normal football season in the fall, Clinton has built a 10-game schedule on the assumption that COVID-19 will not hinder it again. The Red Devils…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation announces recipient of the 2020 Mary L. Thomas Award
March 25, 2021The Spartanburg County Foundation hosted its 2021 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd. This year’s theme, “Responding to the Call” set the tone for an evening full of celebration, reflection,…
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Palmetto elevates Chief Technology Officer Jared Wray to co-founder
March 25, 2021
Palmetto, a rapidly growing technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, announced today that it is acknowledging the transformational, multi-year business contributions of Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) Jared…
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Robinson Gray named a ‘2020 Pro Bono Leader’ in SC by ABA
March 25, 2021
Robinson Gray has been named a “2020 Pro Bono Leader” for South Carolina by the American Bar Association. Four other S.C. attorneys also received the recognition, which is given for…
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Raiders Win Softball Rivalry at Clinton
March 25, 2021
It was a hard-fought, not a well-played, softball game between Laurens and Clinton. The Raiders defeated the Red Devils 20-14 on Thursday on Clinton’s home field. Read the full story…
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Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas announces top agents
March 25, 2021
Laura Rittenberg, president of Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas, announced the No. 1 agent and teams companywide for 2020 sales performance in the region. Top Agent(s) Charles Manley, affiliated…
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Colliers brokers receive SIOR’s worldwide 2020 Top Industrial and Investment Transaction Awards
March 25, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina and Colliers | Charlotte brokers are being honored by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR), which represents the world’s elite in industrial and office brokerage, for…
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Columbia’s economy continues to boom in spite of COVID-19 with over $1 billion in investment underway
March 25, 2021Since January 2020, Columbia SC has seen over $1.1 billion dollars in announced or active development activity in the City and Richland County. These projects encompass a wide variety of regional…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is selling luminaries to Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day
March 25, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to purchase or sponsor luminaries to light on Friday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. outside of homes or businesses in honor of…
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Laurens City Council Conducts Goal Setting Workshop
March 24, 2021
Laurens City Council held a goal setting workshop on Wednesday, March 24th, in advance of the FY 2021-2022 City Budget planning process. The planning session was intentionally scheduled to take…
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Could’ve danced all night!
March 24, 2021
The delightful lifelong recital of South Carolina’s Kerri Grimsley Roberts By W. Thomas Smith Jr. KERRI GRIMSLEY ROBERTS’ FACEBOOK PAGE DESCRIPTOR simply says: “I love Jesus! I love my family!…
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Lexington County Council names Lynn Sturkie as County administrator
March 24, 2021
Lexington County Council named Lynn Sturkie as the County of Lexington’s new administrator during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Sturkie, 55, a lifelong resident of Lexington County, was deemed as the…
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Clinton High Student Receives South Carolina DAR Good Citizen Award
March 24, 2021
Kate Wages, a senior at Clinton High School was recently awarded the DAR Good Citizen Award by the South Carolina State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR). Each year,…
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Clinton Girls Soccer Defeat Broome 3-0
March 24, 2021
The Lady Red Devils earned an excellent team win Tuesday night with one of there better played games of the season. The 3-0 shut out of Broome may have not…
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Prisma Health will transition patient COVID-19 testing to physician offices as well as open some patient visitation due to decreasing COVID rates
March 24, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC—Due to decreasing rates of COVID-19 in South Carolina, Prisma Health has begun phasing out its hospital-based drive-thru COVID-19 testing and transitioning these services to its physician practices. In…
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Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. expanding operations in Laurens County
March 24, 2021
More than $49.5 million investment will create 39 new jobs Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. (Fibertex), a manufacturing company that specializes in spunlace products, today announced plans to expand operations in Laurens County.…
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In a last-minute deal, Clinton scores a Food Lion
March 24, 2021
As the shelves of the BI-LO store in Clinton start to go bare weeks before the closing of the store, the announcement is made that Food Lion has acquired the…
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Superintendent Spearman announces Gilbert High School’s Dani Stroud as Teacher of the Year finalist
March 24, 2021State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Gilbert High School teacher, Dani Stroud, today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina…
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Two Charleston developers partner to redevelop 80-year-old North Charleston ice processing facilities
March 24, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina to handle leasing and marketing for The Ice House at Park Circle Pat Marr of Cobalt Property Group and Kevin Klemm of Paragon Commercial Development are…
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Lexington County Council names Lynn Sturkie as County Administrator
March 24, 2021
Lexington County Council named Lynn Sturkie as the County of Lexington’s new administrator during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Sturkie, 55, a lifelong resident of Lexington County, was deemed as the…
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Sylvan Learning Centers in the Upstate announce June programs
March 24, 2021
Parents looking to help their children maintain and grow their knowledge before the school year begins will find plenty of options in the programs offered by Sylvan Learning Centers across…
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Midlands Technical College announces in-person graduation
March 24, 2021
Graduates to be recognized at Segra Park in Columbia Midlands Technical College will host its 2021 Commencement Ceremony at Segra Park in Columbia on May 1st at 10:00 a.m. “I…
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Richland Two School Board approves allocations of budget surplus
March 24, 2021
At the March 23, 2021 board meeting, the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the administration’s proposal to allocate the $11.3 million surplus from the Fiscal Year 2019-20…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Operations and Administrative Services Manager
March 24, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce that Haley Franks has joined the Chamber team as the Operations and Administrative Services Manager. Haley is responsible for critical support roles, including human…
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Veteran teacher celebrated as local hero by the USC School of Music
March 24, 2021
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Music will honor Pontiac Elementary School teacher Lisa Rayner as part of its Celebrating Local Heroes with the Concert Truck series. Rayner…
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Endeavor welcomes three new entrepreneurs to its coworking community
March 24, 2021
A restaurateur, accountant, and HR expert choose workspaces at Endeavor Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces three new members: Olivia Esquivel,…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS named one of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network’s Top 50 companies
March 24, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS, announced that it has been recognized with the Berkshire Elite Circle Award as one of the Top 50 companies in the Berkshire Hathaway…
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SBA awards $1.8M grant to SC Small Business Development Center Network
March 24, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration renewed its’ grant to the South Carolina Small Business Development Center Network and provided $1.8 million to four universities in the state. The University of…
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BASF donates food to Children’s Home
March 24, 2021
BASF’s site in Seneca, South Carolina donated two full barrels of food to the Collins Children’s Home, which assists families and children in the area who need additional nutritional support.…
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International African American Museum names new CEO
March 24, 2021
The International African American Museum has found the final piece for the massive global project that will change the landscape of African American history and its curation. Seventeen months after…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing now agency of record for Greenville Swamp Rabbits
March 24, 2021
Greenville-based full-service marketing communications firm BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced it has added another sports team, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, to its client roster. BRIGHT+CO is already the agency of record for…
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Postpartum Support Charleston hosts Virtual Moms’ Run – May 3-9
March 24, 2021
In light of the continuing COVID pandemic, area nonprofit Postpartum Support Charleston will host its 18th annual Moms’ Run virtually this year. Event organizers anticipate being able to resume an…
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Just Say Something hosts 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament – March 29th
March 24, 2021
Just Say Something will be hosting their 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, March 29th at the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650-4515. Located in…
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Crawford grows digital team with new social media coordinator
March 24, 2021
Crawford, a full-service marketing and branding agency, recently added Emily Simpson to its growing team as a social media coordinator. Simpson previously participated in Crawford’s robust internship program during the…
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HireQuest closes acquisition of LINK Staffing
March 24, 2021
Acquires 35 Franchised Locations in Nine States, Further Expanding Franchise Opportunity to Include Traditional Commercial Staffing GOOSE CREEK, SC – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand and…
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African American Cemeteries Restoration Project to Launch in Charleston
March 23, 2021Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg launched. the African American Cemeteries Restoration Project on Saturday, March 13, 2021. The Cemeteries Restoration Fund, which will be maintained by The Gullah Society, will be…
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Charleston Animal Society announces plans to make South Carolina a No Kill State
March 23, 2021
At its 147th annual meeting on Sunday, March 14th, Charleston Animal Society announced the Palmetto State can be a No Kill State by 2024. The initiative is funded through a grant from…
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The Citadel announces the cadet leaders of the Class of 2022
March 23, 2021As a year like no other comes to a close, The Citadel continues one of its most important traditions — naming the cadet leadership for the next academic year. The…
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City of Charleston seeks public input on draft Climate Action Plan
March 23, 2021
The City of Charleston’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability has released the draft strategies and action items for the Climate Action Plan and is seeking public input to help shape…
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College of Charleston students create Impact Hub CHS program to help local businesses
March 23, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape our world, more consumers have begun shopping online in greater numbers and frequency. A recent report showed United States customers bought over $183…
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Public engagement sought for final phase of Charleston City Plan
March 23, 2021
Charleston residents are invited to participate in the upcoming final round of community engagement for the Charleston City Plan, where they will have the opportunity to review segments of the…
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Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. expanding operations in Laurens County
March 23, 2021
More than $49.5 million investment will create 39 new jobs Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. (Fibertex), a manufacturing company that specializes in spunlace products, today announced plans to expand operations in Laurens County.…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta back this May with new twists
March 23, 2021
It’s time to talk about tacos – the Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta that is. One of the Upstate’s most vibrant food festivals, Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta will be held on…
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Historic Columbia’s Keith Mearns named winner of American Horticultural Society’s 2021 Emerging Horticultural Professional Award
March 23, 2021
Keith Mearns, Historic Columbia’s director of grounds, has been named the winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2021 Emerging Horticultural Professional Award. Mearns began his work at HC in 2015…
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The life, loss, and legacy of Col. J.H. “Red” Lanier
March 23, 2021Former commander of the S.C. Highway Patrol passes away at 85 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Almost everyone from South Carolina has a Colonel Joseph H. “Red” Lanier story. My…
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Celebrate Easter at 5Church Charleston and Tempest
March 23, 2021
Celebrate Easter in the heart of bustling downtown Charleston at 5Church or Tempest, two dining destinations that provide a visually stunning environment for a holiday celebration. Reservations are available on…
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Juniper announces Will Ruwer as lifestyle ambassador
March 23, 2021
Ruwer to oversee the guest experience and special programming for the 16,000 square-foot rooftop restaurant and bar poised to transform downtown Greenville Juniper is pleased to announce the appointment Will…
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