Pawleys Island in running for Garden & Gun Magazine’s Best Southern Beach Town
March 18, 2021
Many have prepared their college basketball elimination brackets, but the real fun this March lies with a Garden & Gun magazine contest to name the “Favorite Southern Beach Town.” And…
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Rick Redden, longtime Carolinas banking executive, to retire
March 18, 2021
Rick Redden, president of Wells Fargo’s Atlantic Region, will retire by the end of March. Redden is a well-respected, longtime banking leader throughout the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic, with a career…
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Several Richland County offices now open by appointment
March 18, 2021
As Richland County continues to work toward safely reopening County facilities, several offices have reopened to the public by appointment only. Residents can now sign up for in-person appointments with…
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Leadership Columbia Alumni Association hosts 5th Annual Women in Leadership luncheon – March 25th
March 18, 2021
The Leadership Columbia Alumni Association is hosting its 5th Annual Women in Leadership luncheon on Thursday, March 25th to provide support to the emerging and existing female leaders in the Midlands. This program…
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SBA Alternative Work Site opens at Spartanburg Community College
March 17, 2021The U.S. Small Business Administration South Carolina District Office celebrated the grand opening of the Spartanburg Alternative Work Site (AWS), located at the Spartanburg Community College (SCC) Spark Center. The…
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Award winning Irish dance school bringing a touch of Ireland to Lexington
March 17, 2021
Award-winning Connick School of Irish Dance is putting down roots in Lexington, SC. While holding classes in the area over the last 18 years, the school has found a permanent location…
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Homeless No More breaks ground on new education facility
March 17, 2021
On March 8, 2021, nonprofit organization Homeless No More broke ground on its new Education Facility off Two Notch Road in Northeast Columbia. When completed, the new 5,000 sf building…
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Nexton breaks ground on the Midtown Club, welcomes first resident at Midtown
March 17, 2021
Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, recently broke ground on the Midtown Club, an expansive amenity center located in the heart of Nexton’s new neighborhood, Midtown. The 8,000-square-foot…
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PC’s Spangler Is One of a Kind
March 17, 2021
Presbyterian College is extraordinarily fortunate to have Tommy Spangler as its head football coach. Spangler rolls with punches and makes the best of what he has. He has had to adjust…
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Prepare for Severe Weather on Thursday and Possible Tornadoes
March 17, 2021
It’s been a rainy year so far but dangerous storms are predicted for Thursday, March 18th. According to the National Weather Service, Laurens County is in the high risk zone…
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Moving on Main Series Starts Saturday, March 27th
March 17, 2021
The MOVING ON MAIN series kicks-off on Saturday, March 27th. The cardio boot camp will be followed by a blended yoga/barre cool down. Everyone is welcome & classes are FREE!…
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PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March 17, 2021
Women’s History Month is a chance to celebrate the incredible contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. To honor this month, Presbyterian College has created a full…
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Lander Names Lawrence Trustee Emeritus
March 17, 2021
Lander University has named Jack W. Lawrence, retired member of the Lander University Board of Trustees, as trustee emeritus. The announcement was made at the board’s virtual meeting on March…
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Registration for LCSD 56 Virtual Learning Program for 21-22 Open
March 17, 2021
Registration for the virtual program for the 21-22 school year has officially opened. The program’s new name will be GOAL (Global Online Academic Learning Institute). A registration form must be…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Urges Feds to Respect State’s Ability to Cut Taxes
March 17, 2021
Twenty-one States Warn Language in American Rescue Plan Act Could Prevent States from Implementing Any Tax Relief (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a letter today signed…
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Richland County providing $12.5M in emergency aid to renters
March 17, 2021
Richland County renters seeking relief from past due and unpaid rent and utilities could qualify for a COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) that opens Monday, April 5. With the…
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BMW Scholar Lauds ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime’
March 17, 2021
Gabe Stumbo’s career path is moving along almost as smoothly as the impeccable assembly lines at BMW in Greer. The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) mechatronics major began a competitive two-year…
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Longtime Conservation Commission chair earns state’s highest honor
March 17, 2021Carol Kososki, a longtime chair of the Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor. Kososki received the honor for…
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Richland School District Two will shift to eLearning for Thursday, March 18, 2021
March 17, 2021
In anticipation of severe weather and unsafe travel conditions, Richland School District Two will shift to eLearning for Thursday, March 18, 2021. This means all students will participate in eLearning…
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More Richland One teachers achieve National Board certification
March 17, 2021
Two more Richland One teachers have achieved the highest teaching credential available in their profession. Columbia High School teacher Parneeta Myadala recently earned National Board certification from the National Board…
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USDA increases funding limits for the Revolving Fund Program to help expand access to rural water and wastewater infrastructure
March 17, 2021
Columbia, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is increasing funding limits for loans financed under the Revolving Fund Program to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects…
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Lexington District One Board approves renaming of Lexington Middle School
March 17, 2021
During their March 16, 2021, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the renaming of the new school under construction on Old Cherokee Road. The new…
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Nautic Partners and VC3 management partner to complete recapitalization of VC3
March 17, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC. & PROVIDENCE, RI – Nautic Partners announced that in partnership with VC3 management, it has finalized the recapitalization of the VC3 family of companies. VC3 is a market-leading…
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Tallo creates $10,000 scholarship for high school senior impacted by the pandemic
March 17, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – With half of Americans having experienced at least one form of household income loss during the pandemic, Tallo, the nation’s premier online platform for connecting students…
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Carolina-based Sharonview Federal Credit Union chooses Elan as credit card partner
March 17, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS & INDIAN LAND, SC – Sharonview Federal Credit Union, one of the nation’s top 200 credit unions, and Elan Financial Services have signed an agreement that will provide…
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ZeOmega impacting heart health in the Midlands
March 17, 2021
The American Heart Association announced ZeOmega’s commitment to address heart health through the Midlands Heart Ball campaign. The Midlands Heart Ball has always been more than just an event, it…
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Ian Conits selected for 2021 Class of ChangeMakers in the Upstate
March 17, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Ian Conits has been selected for Multiplying Good’s 2021 Class of ChangeMakers in the Upstate. Ian is one of eighteen community leaders…
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BASF seeking apprentices for “earn and learn” program
March 17, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its Seneca, South Carolina facility. The program is part of the company’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program (NAADP), which aims…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation opens 2021 ticket sales
March 17, 2021
Ticket sales for the 2021 BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation open to the public today at BMWCharityGolf.com. This year’s tournament will return to Thornblade Club and The Cliffs…
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Tyson Foods, Inc. reestablishing operations in Richland County
March 17, 2021
Company’s $55 million total investment will create 330 jobs Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein, today announced plans to…
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LS3P wins AIA Charleston Honor Award
March 17, 2021LS3P’s Charleston office wins the AIA Charleston Honor Award in the Professional Category for the Parklet Design Competition. The team consisted of Nick Bilgri, Bryanna Dering AIA, NCARB, CDT, Kaylee…
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Virtual meeting welcomes residents’ input on flood-prone properties
March 16, 2021
After answering questions about how they would transform nearby flood-prone properties, residents in the Timberlane Drive area will soon get a chance to ask questions of their own. In February,…
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SCACA honors late Wando icon, Bob Hayes
March 16, 2021
The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) recently announced that Bob Hayes, former athletic director and football coach at Wando High School, has been posthumously elected to the SCACA Hall…
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LS3P wins Progressive Architecture Award
March 16, 2021
LS3P’s Uganda Women’s and Children’s Clinic is one of six winners of the 68th Annual Progressive Architecture Award. After 125 entries, the jurors Koray Duman, Daimian Hines, and Jeanne Gang…
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CarolinaPower recognized nationally as a 2021 Top Performer by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
March 16, 2021
CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor four offices in South Carolina, is honored to have earned a spot on the prestigious list of 2021 Top Performers unveiled this week by…
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Jacqueline McCullough joins the Woodruff at Five Forks office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 16, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jacqueline McCullough has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Jacqueline McCullough has spent most of…
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Tyler Forrester joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
March 16, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tyler Forrester has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. A South Carolina native, Forrester has transitioned into…
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A M King women participate in Habitat for Humanity’s 24-hour challenge during Women-Build Week 2021
March 16, 2021
A M King architect Catherine Knight enjoyed volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County pre-pandemic. When she heard about their virtual wall-building initiative this year, she rallied a team…
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Quality Business Solutions celebrates 20 years in business through service
March 16, 2021
Quality Business Solutions, Inc. (QBS), a leader in outsourced payroll, human resources and employee benefits, is heading out into the Travelers Rest, S.C. community this Friday, March 19th to kick-off…
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Artista Vista returns April 16-18 in Columbia’s official arts and Cultural District
March 16, 2021
April 16-18, the Vista Guild’s Artista Vista will honor the vibrancy and resiliency of the district with a celebration that is bigger and more inclusive than ever before. With health…
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Diversey announces launch of initial public offering
March 16, 2021
FORT MILL, SC – Diversey Holdings, Ltd., a leading provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions, today announced the launch of its initial public offering of 46,153,846 ordinary shares.…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes three new media coordinators
March 16, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, expanded its internal team with the addition of three new media coordinators: Ryan Boger, Rachel Stowe and Bryant Buffington.…
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Richland Library highlights local political milestones during Women’s History Month
March 16, 2021
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Richland Library is recognizing achievements that have shifted our civic landscape and examining their monumental impact on local government. Join us for Women in Politics:…
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Frampton Construction underway on Orangeburg industrial facility
March 16, 2021Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on a 100,000-square-foot industrial facility for INDEVCO Plastics in Orangeburg,…
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South Carolina-based TechStyles mixes textile roots with revolutionary ideas
March 16, 2021
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Leveraging decades of manufacturing experience, TechStyles is launching as a reimagined form of textiles that is creating new product solutions that are meeting the demands of an…
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Richland Library marks COVID-19 anniversary with 10 memorable moments
March 16, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives, Richland Library is adapting to the needs of our community and intentionally offering resources, services and programs with the well-being…
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Studio Displays, Inc. establishing operations in Lancaster County
March 16, 2021
More than $7.1 million investment will create 43 new jobs Studio Displays, Inc., a custom exhibit manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The more than $7.1…
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Shubert joins Lander University Board of Trustees
March 16, 2021
Lander University has announced that the South Carolina General Assembly has elected Jim Shubert, of Simpsonville, to Seat 9 (at-large) of Lander University’s Board of Trustees. Shubert replaces Maurice Holloway,…
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Laurens County Republican Party to Hold Reorganization Meeting on March 25th
March 16, 2021
Tired of feeling like your voice is not heard? Want to make a difference where it matters – at the local level? This is your opportunity to do just that.…
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Prisma Health expands its online COVID-19 chat tool
March 15, 2021
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? The Prisma Health online chat option is available to answer them, including questions about the new Phase 1b expansion. The chat…
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