LCSD 55 Prepares for Staff COVID Vaccinations
March 8, 2021
Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) has scheduled two (2) vaccination clinics for staff who want the COVID-19 vaccine. As vaccination Phase 1B, which includes educators, begins on Monday,…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 9th
March 8, 2021
The Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 9th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting…
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Rickie Good named Director for the new Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden
March 8, 2021
Camden Archives and Museum Curator of Collections Rickie Good has been hired to serve as Director for one of the newest tourism attractions in the state – The Revolutionary War…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorney Claude Prevost, III to lead Trucking and Transportation practice group
March 8, 2021
Collins & Lacy, P.C. has announced that shareholder attorney, Claude Prevost, III, will lead the firm’s Trucking and Transportation practice group. Prevost brings his considerable legal defense skill to enhance…
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GSSM to honor Lou and Bill Kennedy with Townes Award
March 8, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation will honor Lou and Bill Kennedy with the 2021 Townes Award during “Empowering STEM Leaders,” the 27th annual…
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Rebuild Upstate receives $12,500 donation from IBERIABANK and First Horizon
March 8, 2021
Rebuild Upstate recently received a $12,500 donation from IBERIABANK and First Horizon to support home repair for low-income homeowners in the Upstate. Rebuild Upstate receives public and private funds to…
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Hartness receives design award from National Association of Home Builders
March 8, 2021
Cottage design by Hartness’ Town Designer Lew Oliver honored with a gold award in the 2020 Best in American Living™ Awards Hartness, a new 444-acre urban village founded by the…
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Buff City Soap continuing southern expansion into South Carolina
March 8, 2021Handmade soap experiential retail franchise concept opening first South Carolina Soap Makery Buff City Soap – a rapidly expanding retail franchise known for its handmade, 100% plant-based soaps, bath bombs,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster pens letter to members of the General Assembly, urging passage of election integrity legislation
March 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today wrote a letter to every member of the South Carolina General Assembly urging them to protect the integrity of South Carolina’s elections by passing H. 3444. The…
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The Collegian staff wins SCPA awards
March 8, 2021
The South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) recognized staff members of Bob Jones University’s student newspaper, The Collegian, with multiple awards for 2020. Both individual staff members and The Collegian staff in its entirety…
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UofSC announces fall campus return plan
March 8, 2021
The University of South Carolina announced its plan for a full return to face-to-face classes and the resumption of normal campus operations this fall, including residential life and the type…
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Artificial intelligence helps advance personalized learning for South Carolina’s K-12 teachers and students
March 8, 2021
Artificial intelligence already recommends movies to viewers, filters spam out of inboxes and suggests friends on social media. Now the technology and some of its creators are going to work…
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Power:Ed Awards Midlands Technical College Foundation $50,000 – Funding goes to MTC’s QuickJobs programs
March 8, 2021
Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, has provided MTC with a grant to fund workforce development training in jobs that are vital to the Midlands economy through MTC’s QuickJobs…
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No Kid Hungry campaign supports rural grantee cohort: Lowcountry Food Bank receives funding
March 8, 2021
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce food insecurity in rural communities, No Kid Hungry, a national campaign of Share Our Strength, has invested a total of $438,000 across…
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THE COMET names Pamela Bynoe-Reed, Director of Marketing, PIO
March 8, 2021
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is pleased to announce the promotion of Pamela Bynoe-Reed to Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/Public Information Officer. She will report to John…
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2021 UI Spring Foreign Language Class Registration is Open – Classes taught online and in-person at Upstate International
March 8, 2021
Spring Language classes start in two weeks at Upstate International. With 40 different classes and over 10 different languages to choose from: American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,…
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I Am Lander: Vanderbilt ‘treasure hunter’ Rachel Walden searches for information
March 8, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Rachel Lane Walden is a treasure hunter. But don’t confuse the Lander University alumna with the pirate marauders who terrorized the South Carolina coast in the 1700s…
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The SC Council on Competitiveness announces 5 finalists for 2021 SC STEM Educator of the Year
March 8, 2021
SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness, in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC and The Citadel STEM Center, announced today its five finalists for the 2021 STEM…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names February Circle of Excellence recipients
March 8, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from February through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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A painting as part of a journey
March 8, 2021
A review of artist Dawn Buskard Faber’s “Love Lifted Me” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Art is a journey. Sounds vague, even cliché. But it’s true. And like music and…
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Trees are a natural defense against rising floodwater threat across S.C.
March 8, 2021POWERPLANTSC tree planting event to aid in far reaching effort By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Trees are a critically important, life-sustaining component of our global environment. Trees provide oxygen. They…
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Gardner-Webb Resists PC Upset Bid in Overtime
March 8, 2021
Presbyterian College opened its COVID-delayed football season for old times’ sake. The Blue Hose no longer play in the Big South, having dropped scholarships in the sport and moved to…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow appointed to SC Access to Justice Commission
March 7, 2021
Robinson Gray attorney La’Jessica Stringfellow has been appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission. She was appointed to a three-year term by Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty of…
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K&L Gates names W. Ford Graham as partner in their Charleston office
March 7, 2021
The partners of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have voted to elect the following lawyers from across the United States, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East as new partners…
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Historic Charleston Foundation welcomes new Board Members
March 7, 2021
Historic Charleston Foundation introduced Jimmy Gallant, Kathleen Hagood, Elijah Heyward and Anthony Jackson, who were recently elected to the Historic Charleston Foundation Board of Trustees. Rev. Jimmy Gallant pastor and founder…
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Lander University’s nursing students are part of vaccination effort at Self Regional Medical Center
March 7, 2021
They hear the heartfelt stories of older adults who haven’t seen family in months. They listen to grandparents who talk about their grandchildren and the hugs they’ve missed. And they…
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Lady Red Devils Secure Fifth Straight Win
March 6, 2021
The Lady Red Devils notched their 5th straight win with a 1-0 victory with 2:30 left on clock in the 2nd over time period. Friday night’s game was a hard…
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2021 SCMA Woman of the Year Award Presented to Barbara Melvin, COO, South Carolina State Ports Authority
March 5, 2021
Barbara Melvin, Chief Operating Officer of the South Carolina State Ports Authority, was today named the 2021 SCMA Woman of the Year at a virtual awards presentation held during the…
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Experience Columbia SC welcomes new HR Manager
March 5, 2021
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) has named Lemuel Brown as its new Human Resources Manager. “I am pleased and excited to take on this new venture here at ECSC,” said Brown.…
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LCK Report: Construction starts trending upward after mid-year decline
March 5, 2021
Research & Forecast Report SOUTH CAROLINA Construction Trends Report Year-end 2020 Key Takeaways Year-end statewide construction starts in key sectors are $222 million below 2019 totals. Pre-development indicators…
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Colliers | South Carolina facilitates three-building industrial investment portfolio sale in Columbia
March 5, 2021Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Judy-Sunbelt Properties, LLC in the sale of three industrial warehouse…
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Crawford Prezioso of Colliers represents SC HIV Council/Wright Wellness Center in leasing of new office in Columbia
March 5, 2021
Crawford Prezioso represented the SC HIV Council/Wright Wellness Center in the leasing of office space at 1731 Laurel Street in Columbia. 1731 Laurel Street is a 1,444-square-foot medical office building…
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Green Cloud Technologies acquires Cascade Defense and rebrands company Green Cloud Defense
March 5, 2021
Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a cloud technology solutions provider, has closed on the acquisition of Cascade Defense, a full-service managed security service provider (MSSP) in Spokane, Washington. The acquisition…
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Red Devils Survive Test Against Cambridge Academy
March 5, 2021
Only a couple years removed from the SCISA State Championships, Cambridge Academy came to Clinton ready to give the Lady Devils their toughest test in this early season. Clinton scored…
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Joyce Beach named 2020 Commercial Realtor of the Year by Charleston Trident Association of Realtors
March 4, 2021
CBRE’s Joyce Beach was recognized by the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors®️ (CTAR) as the 2020 Commercial Realtor®️ of the Year at their annual Commercial Investment Division’s luncheon on March…
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United Community Bank prepares to amplify brand with new Chief Marketing Officer
March 4, 2021
United Community Bank is expanding its executive leadership team by adding Francie Staub as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Staub will spearhead the bank’s digital marketing, advertising, branding and…
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City of Charleston, Charleston Habitat for Humanity break ground on new affordable housing
March 4, 2021Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Charleston Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Lynn Bowley and future Habitat homeowners were on hand for a groundbreaking of a new affordable single family home located…
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American Airlines restarts two nonstop flights from CAE
March 4, 2021
Beginning tomorrow (March 5, 2021), American Airlines will resume nonstop service to Philadelphia, Pa. (PHL) and Washington, D.C. /Reagan National (DCA) from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Service will operate daily…
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Solara Hospitality opens new TownePlace Suites in West Columbia, SC
March 4, 2021
New 111-Suite Hotel Opens its Doors Welcoming Guest to the Greater Columbia Area Marriott International’s TowePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia West/Lexington, is open for business today. The new 111-suite hotel…
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30th Annual Economic Outlook Conference on March 10
March 4, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber and South Carolina Federal Credit Union proudly present the 30th Annual Economic Outlook Conference on March 10 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This annual update and forecast is regarded as essential among…
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College of Charleston named a top producer of Fulbright Students
March 4, 2021
For the sixth year in a row, the College of Charleston has been named one of the top producers of Fulbright students among master’s-level colleges and universities in the United…
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Berkeley County to hold groundbreaking for Railroad Avenue Extension
March 4, 2021A critical road project, that’s been in the works since the 1990s, is moving forward in Hanahan. Berkeley County held a groundbreaking ceremony for Railroad Avenue Extension on Thursday, March…
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IT-oLogy and City of Columbia collaborate to provide IT training for veterans
March 4, 2021
In partnership with the City of Columbia, IT-oLogy will offer a limited number of scholarships to qualifying U.S. military veterans to participate in a three-day, live instructor-led, virtual IT certification…
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GrowFood Carolina ‘grows’ beyond 990 Morrison and into site search for the future
March 4, 2021
NAI Charleston announced the sale of 990 Morrison Drive as GrowFood Carolina looks to the future with a much-needed expansion. GrowFood is a program of the Coastal Conservation League that…
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Sweep in Rock Hill Makes PC Women Upwardly Mobile
March 4, 2021
Presbyterian College’s women’s basketball team took full advantage of the regular season’s end, and back-to-back road victories over Winthrop enabled the Blue Hose to secure the fifth seed for the…
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PCT LTD announces settlement of litigation
March 4, 2021
LITTLE RIVER, SC – -PCT LTD announces it has resolved its dispute with Annihilare Medical Systems, Inc. and two of its former employees. Gary Grieco, PCTL’s Chairman, stated, “We are…
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ClaimLogiq co-founder joins Forbes’ inaugural Next 1000 class
March 4, 2021
ClaimLogiq co-founder and Executive Vice President Janene Hill has been named to Forbes’ first-ever Next 1000 class. Hill joins the first 250 notable entrepreneurs from around the country and across…
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Palmetto Place Board of Directors adds to the leadership team with six new members
March 4, 2021
The Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services Board of Directors has a new president, vice-president and six new Midlands leaders. Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services, a shelter, program and…
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Jeff Herrera announced as Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships at Visiture
March 4, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC – Visiture, a mid-market and enterprise digital commerce agency with expertise in commerce transformation, accelerated revenue growth, and new customer acquisition and retention performance marketing solutions, announced today…
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Greenville Housing Fund receives $250,000 from TD Charitable Foundation to address rental burden crisis
March 4, 2021
Greenville Housing Fund has been named one of 32 recipients of the 15th Annual Housing For Everyone grant program from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD…
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