ESPN2 Spikeball segment to film in Columbia SC
June 1, 2021
Experience Columbia SC Sports announced the Spikeball Summer Series Coed Invitational in Columbia this weekend. The tournament is being filmed by ESPN2 for a special segment set to air in…
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Propel Insurance acquires South Risk Management
June 1, 2021
TACOMA, WA – Propel Insurance (“Propel” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest privately-owned insurance agencies and a portfolio company of Flexpoint Ford (“Flexpoint”), announced today it has acquired…
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Greenville Society for Human Resource Management Announces Annual Conference
June 1, 2021
Local Entrepreneur Joe Erwin to Keynote Conference, held August 25-26, 2021 The Greenville Chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced the dates for their Annual Conference,…
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Kevin Allen introduces Greenville to a new insurance-buying experience
June 1, 2021
Residents in and around Greenville now can experience a new way to buy insurance for their homes, vehicles and much more as veteran businessman, Kevin Allen, opens Brightway, The Allen…
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North and South Carolina Institutes of Medicine announce joint Pandemic Preparedness Task Force
June 1, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC and RALEIGH, NC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) announced today the creation of the…
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Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors welcomes Josh Bucher, AIA, to the firm
June 1, 2021
Studio 2LR, Inc. announced that Josh Bucher, AIA, has joined our design team. Mr. Bucher is a Virginia native with a background in Architecture and Anthropology. He earned his Bachelor…
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Governor honors Clemson faculty for research impact
June 1, 2021
Gov. Henry McMaster has recognized two Clemson University faculty members for their contributions to scientific discovery, education and public service. Tanju Karanfil, vice president for research and professor of Environmental…
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Clemson researcher’s work called out in pitch for American Families Plan
June 1, 2021
A Clemson University researcher’s work was thrust into the limelight recently when the American Families Plan was announced by the Biden Administration. In pitching the $1.8 trillion package of spending…
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2021 Lexington County Ag + Art Tour is June 5-6th
June 1, 2021
The Lexington County Ag + Art tour is part of a larger effort by Clemson University Extension and its annual South Carolina Ag + Art Tour. This year 11 counties…
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Building tomorrow’s road map, today — why Clemson’s Master of Transportation Safety Administration is a game-changer
June 1, 2021
Age 18 marks a turning point in many people’s lives. Kim Alexander was no different. A few months after her 18th birthday, she had completed her senior year and was…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey hires Ryan W. Pasquini
June 1, 2021
Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey recently announced the hire of Ryan Pasquini to its award-winning team. Pasquini practices in the area of general civil litigation and advises clients on data privacy…
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Jonathan Green and Richard Weedman awarded Gibbes Philanthropy Award at year end luncheon
June 1, 2021
The Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston’s premier art museum, marked the end of an unprecedented year by awarding the James Shoolbred Gibbes Philanthropy Award to nationally recognized artist Jonathan Green…
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BASF seeking apprentices for “earn and learn” program in Converse
June 1, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its Converse, South Carolina facility. The program is part of the company’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program (NAADP), which aims…
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Attorney General Wilson and coalition of 24 states urge Supreme Court to uphold Second Amendment
June 1, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – June 1, 2021 – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 24 states to uphold the Second Amendment at the U.S. Supreme Court…
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YMCA of Greenville hires Jarrod Covington to lead its Prisma Health Family YMCA and YMCA Program Center
June 1, 2021
25-year YMCA veteran to help address growing needs of Y branch in Simpsonville community Jarrod Covington has been chosen to lead the YMCA of Greenville’s Prisma Health Family YMCA and…
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Chernoff Newman adds to media and finance teams
June 1, 2021
Chernoff Newman, a Columbia-based integrated communications company, has recently expanded its core team to include new hires Becky Elam and Santana McIntosh. “We are delighted to welcome Becky and Santana…
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Laurens School District 55 Announces Early Dismissal Days for Last Week of School
June 1, 2021
Students to Have Early Dismissal At the May monthly meeting of the Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees, action was taken to modify two days on…
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Hood Construction Project Manager named NAWIC Member of the Year
June 1, 2021Hood Construction announced that one of its Project Managers, Amanda Harter, has been named the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) 2021 Member of the Year for the South…
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Jan Hollar named to First Community Board of Directors
June 1, 2021
First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced that Jan Hollar, a retired banker with a 40-year career in community banking,…
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Clinton Jr. Tennis Program Competes in Palmetto Championship Tournament
May 31, 2021
The Clinton Jr Tennis Program (CJTP) had a strong showing in the Palmetto Championships over the Memorial Day weekend. Ten CJTP players competed in the 65th annual tennis tournament that…
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PC Draws Vanderbilt in Baseball Regional
May 31, 2021
Tim Corbin once coached baseball at Presbyterian. Now Corbin heads the country’s fourth-ranked team, Vanderbilt. The defending College World Series champions–it wasn’t played in 2020 — face the Blue Hose…
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Mast Store hosts Land Trust Day on June 5
May 31, 2021
On Saturday, June 5, the Mast Stores in Columbia will welcome Congaree Land Trust (CLT) to the store in celebration of Land Trust Day. Volunteers will answer questions about CLT…
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Thornwell to Host Informational Meeting to Provide Update on LushAcres Farms
May 31, 2021
Last year the BUZZ reported on the revitalization of the Thornwell Farm. We’ve had glimpses of some progress and now you can learn more about what is coming for LushAcres…
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Deputy receives bravery award from American Legion
May 31, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Deputy Sarah Merriman was presented the American Legion (S.C. Dept.) Award for Bravery during ceremonies at the Marriott Columbia, Fri.,…
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Fishing is Spiritual
May 31, 2021
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FISHING IS SPIRITUAL. Not sure why or how. But I believe there’s something unusually spiritual about it. The disciples were fishermen. There was the well-known…
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Dylan Frey of Laurens Selected as a Recipient of the Hunt Little Heroes Award
May 31, 2021
Hunt Military Communities (HMC) has announced the winners of its second annual “Hunt Little Heroes” program. In honor of Month of the Military Child, the Hunt Little Heroes program recognizes…
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CRUELLA (PG-13) Now showing at the Capitol Theatre
May 31, 2021
CRUELLA (PG-13) Now showing at the Capitol Theatre About the movie: Estella is a young and clever grifter who’s determined to make a name for herself in the fashion world. She…
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Columbia International Festival returns, at the S.C State Fairgrounds, June 5 and 6
May 31, 2021
The whole world is starting to come out from under the shadow of pandemic, and soon you’ll see that happen right here in Columbia. After a year off, members of…
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Colliers brokers the sale of 648 acres of land along Lake Marion
May 31, 2021
Santee Homes is planning a 1,000-home lakefront development, McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion Tripp Bradley and Ryan McCue of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of a 648-acre tract…
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Blue Hose Win First Big South Baseball Title
May 30, 2021
Presbyterian College, which got into the Ingles Big South Championship as the fourth and final seed, won the conference’s baseball tournament with an 8-5 victory on Saturday over top-seeded Campbell.…
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¡Qué Rico! Community Cookbook highlights local culinary talents amid pandemic
May 29, 2021
Get a taste of Richland County and explore the rich heritage of its culturally eclectic residents. Richland Library is dishing out nearly two dozen recipes in the ¡Qué Rico! Community…
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Clinton High School Senior Receives Richloom Scholarship
May 29, 2021
Clinton High senior, Ella Kennington Cooper was recently presented with Richloom’s 2021 $500 Scholarship Award. Ella is the daughter of Chip and Miki Cooper. She will graduate with Honors from…
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Understanding Your Portfolio and Fees
May 29, 2021
By Charles B. Flowers, CFA At the end of every month, quarter, and year, the investment world tallies returns and produces reports. Frequently the results are delivered in chart-filled reports…
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Tennia Walker joins Healthy Learner as AmeriCorps program coordinator
May 28, 2021
Healthy Learners has named Tennia Walker as the AmeriCorps program coordinator. Healthy Learners is a faith-based non-profit that works collaboratively with communities, schools, healthcare providers and families to remove health…
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Richland Library hosts first stop on Craig Melvin’s virtual book tour
May 28, 2021
Hear from TODAY Show news anchor, award-winning journalist and author Craig Melvin during the first stop on his virtual book tour. Join Richland Library for Meet the Author: Craig Melvin…
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Local celebrities helped raise record breaking funds for Charleston Area Alzheimer’s programs
May 28, 2021
On May 15, a community gathered to attend the 11th annual Dancing with The ARK’s Stars fundraising event, raising nearly $130,000 for The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services during this…
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The Lowcountry in Living Color: Making Historical Photographs Come to Life
May 28, 2021The Charleston Museum presents The Lowcountry in Living Color: Making Historical Photographs Come to Life, the latest offering in its Lowcountry Image Gallery, opening June 7, 2021. Over 90 percent…
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Spoleto Festival USA and MUSC Health partner for COVID-19 vaccination clinic
May 28, 2021
Walk-ins and appointments for Pfizer vaccine, May 28 to June 13 WHAT: In partnership with Spoleto Festival USA, MUSC Health will offer a vaccination clinic for the public. The clinic can…
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Chaplain to all, pastor to some – the eternal impact of a Lowcountry chaplain
May 28, 2021Last summer, the Rev. Rob and Kathy Dewey made a multimillion-dollar commitment to create a center for chaplaincy at Charleston Southern University. Their generosity, represented as one of the largest…
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College of Charleston School of Business to host second annual Women for Women Summit
May 28, 2021The second annual Women for Women Summit, presented by the College of Charleston School of Business, will take place on Sept. 23, 2021. Resilience is the theme of this year’s one-day event,…
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A Symbol of Service: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville holds White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2024
May 28, 2021
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Medicine Greenville hosted its annual White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2024 on Saturday, May 22, 2021, with President and CEO…
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Charleston K&L Gates Partner contributes to Chambers USA Regional Real Estate 2021 Guide, among three from office recognized in 2021 Chambers USA
May 28, 2021
Three partners from the Charleston, S.C., office of the global law firm K&L Gates LLP have been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA. In addition, one of those…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and 14 Other State Treasurers Oppose Biden Administration’s Undue Pressure on Banking Industry
May 28, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced he has joined a coalition of 15 State Treasurers to speak out against apparent attempts by President Joe Biden’s administration to pressure banks and…
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Women in Philanthropy awards $50,000 in grants to Homeless No More and Able SC
May 27, 2021
Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an affinity group of United Way of the Midlands, awards a combined $50,000 in grants to further WIP’s work to improve financial stability among women and…
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Business, founded by Lander alumnus, featured in The New York Times
May 27, 2021
The TLTurner Group, founded by Lander University alumnus Terrell A. Turner and his wife, Lola Turner, is featured in The New York Times. The couple’s accounting and finance firm in…
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Smith named IRONMAN
May 27, 2021
Military analyst-writer earns high praise and award from adventure group By Alex Junes-Ward Military expert W. Thomas Smith Jr. was honored for his life’s work and leadership by Global Eco…
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Global Expedition leader recognized by military support group
May 27, 2021
By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tom Mullikin, SCSG, was honored by the South Carolina Military Support Foundation (SCMSF) for his leadership in both planning and directing POWERPLANTSC and his…
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United Community Banks, Inc. and Aquesta Financial Holdings, Inc., the parent of Aquesta Bank, announce merger agreement
May 27, 2021
United Community Banks, Inc. (United) and Aquesta Financial Holdings, Inc. (Aquesta) announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire Aquesta, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aquesta Bank. Aquesta is headquartered in…
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GaffneyLewis announces the promotion of three attorneys to Equity Partner Status
May 27, 2021
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Randi Lynn Roberts, Nashiba Boyd and Robert Blain have been promoted to equity partner status. Roberts and Boyd are based in the firm’s Columbia office and…
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Krista McFarland joins High Spirits Hospitality as Executive Assistant
May 27, 2021
Krista McFarland has been hired by High Spirits Hospitality as an Executive Assistant to company President and CEO, Tammy Johnson. McFarland earned her Certificate in Medical Administration from Compu College,…
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