Lander University, Technical Colleges sign agreement to recognize general education credits for transfer students
October 29, 2020
Lander University and the South Carolina Technical College System have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the transfer of students from any one of the 16 technical colleges in South…
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Colliers Mortgage expands to Charleston with Assistant Vice President Adam Bergman
October 29, 2020
Colliers Mortgage enhances the platform of services offered to clients in South Carolina Adam Bergman, an experienced mortgage specialist, has joined Colliers Mortgage as Assistant Vice President and has established…
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Newsome: SC Ports poised for growth, big year ahead
October 29, 2020
SC Ports Authority continues to advance infrastructure projects and attract new business, securing its position as the preferred U.S. container port ahead of an incredibly significant year. SC Ports is…
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Venture X celebrates opening of new location in Charleston
October 29, 2020
Venture X®, a premium membership-based workspace community, is celebrating the opening of its newest location in North Charleston, SC. Previously a Serendipity Labs property, the 50,000 square-foot coworking space is…
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CRDA hires new Director of Global Business
October 29, 2020
The Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) is pleased to welcome R. Megan Anderson as the organization’s new Director, Global Business Development. In this role, Anderson will lead CRDA’s comprehensive, strategic…
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City encourages citizens to celebrate Halloween safely
October 29, 2020With coronavirus cases on the rise and Halloween approaching, the city of Charleston is asking citizens to stay safe by following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines while celebrating…
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Award-winning author & chef dishes up cultural significance of Soul Food
October 29, 2020
Join Richland Library as we feature a James Beard Award winner and renowned chef during Let’s Talk Race: A Conversation with Culinary Historian Michael Twitty from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.,…
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Les Dames d’Escoffier Charleston Chapter announces Hospitality Yard Sale – November 8
October 29, 2020The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality, announced its upcoming yard sale…
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Congaree Land Trust announces collaborative conservation of 5,620 acres
October 29, 2020Four Conservation Easements Permanently Protect Richland County’s Natural and Scenic Lands Over 5,600 acres east of Fort Jackson Military Base and south of McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Richland…
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A M King begins construction on cold distribution center for Combs Wholesale Produce
October 29, 2020
Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has begun construction of a USDA-certified, greenfield cold distribution facility for Combs Wholesale Produce Company…
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Valerie Miller of Marchant Real Estate receives prestigious CRS designation
October 29, 2020
Valerie Miller of Marchant Real Estate’s Valerie Miller + Partners team is striving to make a tangible difference in the lives of her clients within the Upstate. Valerie Miller +…
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Safer Upstate Discover Committee releases recommendations
October 29, 2020
Following a series of four meetings convened through Ten at the Top (TATT), the Creating a Safer Upstate Discovery Committee has announced a series of recommendations designed to promote collaboration…
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10 trivia questions to test your election knowledge
October 29, 2020
Have you ever wondered why presidential elections are held on a Tuesday? Or the reason why the Republican party symbol is an elephant and the Democratic party symbol is a…
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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services partners with Earnnest to offer agents fully digital earnest money payments
October 29, 2020
More than 11,000 Howard Hanna sales associates now have access to Earnnest’s industry-leading tool Earnnest, the largest digital earnest money service in the U.S., today announced it has partnered with…
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CCSD launches mobile app
October 29, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has launched the new CCSD Mobile App, where parents, students, and the community can find the latest news and information using their smartphones and mobile…
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First Things First for Red Devils in Union
October 29, 2020
A road football victory at Union County on Friday night will not nail down a Class 3A playoff slot for the Clinton Red Devils, but it’s all they can do.…
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Brewer Renewables establishing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
October 29, 2020
Brewer Renewables, a subsidiary of Seahorse Capital, announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $85 million into the new operations. Founded in 2019, Brewer Renewables…
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SCRA announces investment in GoodUnited
October 29, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s investment of $200,000 to inKind, dba GoodUnited. The Charleston-based company is a worldwide leader in one-to-one conversational messaging between nonprofits…
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Greenville-based Graycliff Capital adds to residential holdings with acquisition of Lullwater at Riverwood near Augusta
October 29, 2020
Greenville-based Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC, a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector, has acquired Lullwater at Riverwood, a well-maintained, Class-A, gated apartment community in Evans, Georgia – voted Money magazine’s…
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Kids Teeth urges parents to keep up with children’s dental checkups, cleanings
October 29, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, it’s tempting to put off routine medical care and checkups. But delaying those important exams could lead to additional problems down the road. The doctors and…
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Nova Molecular Technologies, Inc. expanding operations in Sumter County
October 28, 2020
Nova Molecular Technologies, Inc., a chemical manufacturing company, today announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County. The more than $14.9 million investment will create 25 new jobs. Founded in…
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South Carolina Department of Education launches new statewide program to engage students and families
October 28, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced a new program that will support students who need help navigating the challenges of COVID-19 learning environments. The ENGAGE South Carolina program will…
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Get Ready to Go Back in Time – Daylight Saving Time ends November 1st
October 28, 2020
Daylight Saving Time (often incorrectly referred to in the plural as Daylight Savings Time) ends on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 2:00 A.M. So, on Saturday evening, our clocks need to…
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Music in the Garden Coming to Verdin’s Too on Friday, Oct. 30th
October 28, 2020
Singin’ in the hood is coming back to Laurens, SC as Music in the Garden! If you’re ready for a night out and music in an open-air venue, we have…
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Richland County names conservation Teacher of the Year
October 28, 2020Meadowfield Elementary instructor engages pre-kindergarteners with passion for gardening Jamison Browder, a pre-kindergarten educator who has secured several grants for campus gardening projects, has been named the County’s Conservation Teacher…
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CIU announces director of upcoming Nursing program
October 28, 2020
In preparation for a Nursing degree program at Columbia International University, Dr. Jill McElheny has been hired as the program director to begin laying a solid foundation for the future…
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RCSD tests aviation assets
October 28, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott took to the air Tues. afternoon,, Oct. 27, as pilots with the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Aviation Unit tested…
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VentureSouth recognized as a Top 10 angel group in North America
October 28, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has been recognized as one of the top 10 angel investment groups in North America for the 3rd time. The ranking comes from the Angel Capital…
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Join Greenville’s Nonprofit leaders on November 12 as they Socialize and Mobilize for 2021
October 28, 2020
Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums, in partnership with the NonProfit Alliance announces its first-ever Virtual Socialize and Mobilize event on November 12 at 11:00 am. This free event is an…
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Mungo to begin spring construction of affordable residential development, The Oaks at St. Anna’s
October 28, 2020
The first phase of construction on a new development, The Oaks at St. Anna’s, will begin in April 2021 and includes 285 affordable residential units constructed on the former Gonzales…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,000 to Gateway
October 28, 2020
The Countybank Foundation recently donated $1,000 to Gateway, a Clubhouse Model rehabilitation program. Marko Huttunen, Vice President of Professional and Executive Banking for Countybank, presented the check on behalf of…
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Clinton Girls Fall in Upstate Tennis Finals
October 28, 2020
Clinton High School advanced to the Upstate finals of the Class 3A girls’ tennis playoffs, but its Region 3 nemesis, Chapman, won by a score of 4-2.All three of the…
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From client to associate agent at The ART of Real Estate: Cheryl Grillo’s Story
October 28, 2020
The ART of Real Estate is pleased to announce Cheryl Grillo has joined the company’s Columbia office as Associate Agent. As a past client of The ART of Real Estate,…
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Santee Cooper Board approves $638.2M bond sale
October 28, 2020
Continuing its work to reduce debt and costs to customers, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $638.2 million in bond sales today that will do two things: Refund $569.6…
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TD Charitable Foundation awards Lowcountry Food Bank $5,000 to fight childhood hunger
October 28, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank has donated $5,000 to support LCFB’s BackPack…
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Promoting Personal Finance Education Through Collaboration
October 28, 2020By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and Jim Morris, CEO of SC Economics Personal finance education has never been more relevant than it is today in the COVID-19 era. The…
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Greenville Women Giving $50,000 grant applications open Nov. 1
October 28, 2020
Greenville Women Giving will begin accepting applications for its current season of granting beginning November 1. All GWG grants awarded this year will be in the amount of $50,000 and…
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MTC renews Early Childhood Education accreditation
October 28, 2020
The Early Childhood Development Program at Midlands Technical College has renewed its accreditation through The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). “This process and recognition demonstrate our…
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Presbyterian College Receives National Institutes of Health Award to Fund Biomedical Research
October 28, 2020
Presbyterian College is one of only 15 primarily undergraduate institutions in South Carolina to be awarded a grant supporting biomedical research. The $500,000 award from the National Institutes of Health…
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The Man Behind the Broadcasts
October 28, 2020
In the past 31 years, Thomas Johnson has missed one Clinton High School football game. He has never visited Wilder Stadium. Johnson runs the Red Devils’ broadcasts from radio station…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners appoints Michael J. Warren as Partner
October 27, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC – Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced today the appointment of Michael…
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Newly named Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities casts wide net
October 27, 2020Furman University has announced the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, a hub composed of three centers aimed at addressing sustainability solutions across education, research and leadership. Formerly known as the…
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Dockside Logistics establishing operations in Dorchester County
October 27, 2020
$8.5 Million Investment Will Create 26 New Jobs Dockside Logistics, a leading warehousing and distribution company, announced plans to establish operations in Dorchester County. The $8.5 million investment will create…
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The Cliffs sees record sales and demand during third quarter
October 27, 2020
The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by Cliffs Realty and Walnut Cove Realty totaled $144,349,168 from January 1st through the third quarter of 2020. This represents 190 transactions and…
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Face mask distribution set for Richland Library North Main
October 27, 2020
Richland Library is partnering with Richland County Councilwoman Yvonne McBride to get face masks into the hands of local residents within her district. Starting Wednesday, October 28, customers can pick…
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United Ministries receives $75,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
October 27, 2020
United Ministries is honored to be a recipient of a $75,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) for a second year in a row. The Leon Levine Foundation supports…
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The Lexington One Educational Foundation welcomes seven new board members
October 27, 2020The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently welcomed seven new members to its board of directors: Michael L. Boone, Harriet Poe Coker, Angela C. Douda, Kim Shealy Jeffcoat, LaMyron Jenkins, Dani…
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Colliers Report: Home improvement and discount stores are active in the Greenville-Spartanburg market
October 27, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | RETAIL Key Takeaways Greenville-Spartanburg retail shops posted minimal activity this quarter; the overall vacancy rate increased marginally to 10.92%. Fast casual restaurant facilities…
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Tri-County Technical College and Arthrex sign first youth apprentice
October 27, 2020
The SC Upstate Regional Youth Apprenticeship at Tri-County Technical College formally launched today with the signing of the program’s first youth apprentice. Sixteen-year-old Austin Shingleton of Anderson will attend classes…
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Marchant Real Estate welcomes four new agents
October 27, 2020
In its commitment to the Upstate community as a leader within the real estate industry, Marchant Real Estate announced the addition of four new agents: Laura Marchant Williams, Landon Moorehead,…
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