Charleston Stevedoring Company launches at Port of Charleston
May 4, 2020
Marine Terminals Corporation – East (Ports America), Ceres Marine Terminals Inc. (Ceres), and SSA Atlantic LLC (SSA) announced they have formed a joint venture company to provide container terminal and…
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YWCA Greater Charleston graduates first group of female entrepreneurs of color
May 4, 2020
On April 20, 2020, YWCA Greater Charleston graduated the inaugural class of women entrepreneurs of color from its new WE 360° program. The name of this free eight-week workshop series,…
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What does ‘survival of the fittest’ mean in the coronavirus pandemic? Look to the immune system
May 4, 2020By Prakash Nagarkatti, University of South Carolina and Mitzi Nagarkatti, University of South Carolina Charles Darwin popularized the concept of survival of the fittest as a mechanism underlying the…
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Contec Partners with United Way of the Piedmont for COVID-19 response
May 4, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont announced that it has received $25,000 from Contec Inc. into the United for All Fund supporting local COVID-19 relief. The donation will serve as a…
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Governmental law attorney Alexis Lindsay joins Pope Flynn
May 2, 2020
Alexis Lindsay has joined Pope Flynn’s governmental law practice. Lindsay brings substantial litigation experience to the Columbia-based firm, which focuses on governmental and public finance matters. She began her career…
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Gov. Henry McMaster to lift “Work-or-Home” order May 4th
May 1, 2020
Outdoor Dining Service for Restaurants to Start May 4th Governor Henry McMaster announced that the statewide “Work-or-Home” order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May 4th.…
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Hammond School anticipates return to classroom instruction for fall 2020
May 1, 2020Hammond School plans to resume face-to-face instruction beginning fall 2020 across all grade levels. Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, announces that…
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Richland Library’s Executive Director elected to lead Public Library Association
May 1, 2020
The Public Library Association (PLA) is sharing the results of its 2020 Election and welcoming Richland Library Executive Director Melanie Huggins as the 2021-2022 president. Huggins is serving a three-year…
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Project Lead The Way honors five CCSD schools
May 1, 2020Charleston County School District is proud to announce five schools have been named Distinguished Schools by Project Lead The Way (PLTW), either as a High School or Gateway School. The…
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Swamp Rabbit Trail to reopen
May 1, 2020
The City of Greenville will reopen a majority of the Swamp Rabbit Trail at noon on Monday, May 4. There will be a signed bypass to guide trail users around…
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One Columbia announces Artist Emergency Fund
May 1, 2020
Funds provided by Knight Foundation to support Columbia-area artists One Columbia for Arts and Culture is privileged to announce an Artist Emergency Fund of $100,000 to provide emergency relief for…
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The doors remain closed, but the Relic Room keeps programs going
May 1, 2020
With Gov. Henry McMaster’s latest order the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed at least until Memorial Day – but we’ve still got a lot…
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The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina expands virtual and online training opportunities
May 1, 2020
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) recently announced the launch of virtual vision rehabilitation training for adults who are blind or visually impaired. As our…
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S.C. public relations pros recognized for excellence
May 1, 2020
Communication professionals from across the state were recognized Thursday for outstanding work in public relations programs, campaigns, tactics and career accomplishments. The South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society…
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Cherokee, Darlington, Williamsburg coalitions selected for the SC Office of Rural Health’s Blueprint for Health program
April 30, 2020
Community coalitions in Cherokee, Darlington and Williamsburg counties have been selected by the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) to participate in Blueprint for Health, a program that supports…
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Furman chemistry professor Karen Buchmueller named inaugural SCAS Undergraduate Teacher of the Year
April 30, 2020
Karen Buchmueller, associate professor of chemistry at Furman University, has been named inaugural Undergraduate Teacher of the Year by the South Carolina Academy of Sciences (SCAS). “I am honored and…
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MUSC, HPE make innovative drug discovery software publicly available in response to COVID-19 crisis
April 30, 2020
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) are making available to researchers worldwide an innovative new drug discovery program they co-developed, PharML.Bind (https://github.com/jbalma/pharml), in an…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces appointments to State Election Commission
April 30, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today announced two appointments to the State Election Commission. The appointments fill two vacant seats on the five member commission. “I would like to thank both Mrs.…
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Presbyterian College graduate studying the novel coronavirus
April 30, 2020
Presbyterian College graduate Sydney Ronzulli has been working on experiments with the novel coronavirus that could serve as evidence for opening businesses and states. “I am specifically focusing on developing…
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South Carolina awarded $3.3M grant for educational data system
April 30, 2020
South Carolina will receive a $3.3 million federal grant to incorporate early childhood programs into the state’s existing system for capturing and tracking student progress through school. The Statewide Longitudinal…
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Colliers International represents seller in land purchased by Tindall Corporation for site of new $27.9 million manufacturing facility in Spartanburg
April 30, 2020
The Colliers International team of John Montgomery, Garrett Scott and Brockton Hall successfully facilitated the sale of ±41 acres on Fairforest Clevedale Road in Spartanburg on behalf of a local…
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Greenville Zoo launching ZooMeetings
April 30, 2020
The Greenville Zoo has a new way to connect people to nature and generate some much-needed revenue during its closure. With ZooMeetings, for a contribution of $75 or $100, zoo supporters…
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AnMed Health’s Response to COVID-19: A Conversation with Michael Cunningham, Vice President for Advancement
April 30, 2020
By Michael Cunningham, Vice President for Advancement, AnMed Health, with Sharon Purvis, Director of Outreach and Special Projects, Ten At The Top AnMed Health, Anderson County’s largest employer, has been…
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Senior Resources Partners with BlueCross BlueShield of SC to provide emergency food assistance in 16 counties statewide
April 30, 2020
Senior Resources has partnered with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation to provide over 245,000 free meals to senior citizens in 16 counties…
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Doctors Care Urgent Care offers walk-in COVID-19 antibody testing at all locations
April 30, 2020
Doctors Care is pleased to begin offering walk-in COVID-19 antibody testing at all of its urgent care centers across the state. Any interested person who is healthy and has not…
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Ingevity reports first quarter 2020 financial results
April 30, 2020
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) reported first quarter net sales of $288.2 million, representing an increase of 4.1% versus $276.8 million in the prior year’s first quarter. Net…
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Greenville Technical College health programs donate PPE supplies to Bon Secours St. Francis Health System for Coronavirus effort
April 30, 2020
A PPE drive for Bon Secours St. Francis Health System at Greenville Technical College (GTC) and in the community resulted in 23 respirator facepieces, 800 caps, 4,100 gloves, 20 Fluidshield…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $58.5M sale of class A office asset in Charlotte, NC
April 30, 2020
Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $58.5 million sale of Corning Optical Communications’ headquarters, a newly constructed, Class A office building totaling 182,169 square feet in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rob…
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Regional planning leaders encourage greater Census response
April 30, 2020
South Carolina currently ranks 40th nationally in Census response rate at less than 50 percent, placing future federal funding and Congressional representation in jeopardy if those numbers don’t improve –…
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College athletics faces significant problems coming out of the coronavirus crisis
April 30, 2020
By Rick Jones, founder, FishBait Marketing All across America, college athletic administrators are struggling with two major issues: Firstly, how to keep their student-athletes, coaches, support staff, students and…
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GaffneyLewis announces two new partners in Columbia office
April 30, 2020GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Randi-Lynn Roberts and Nashiba Boyd have become partners in the firm. “Randi Lynn and Nashiba exemplify the diverse talent GaffneyLewis brings to the clients we serve.…
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MUSC Foundation to raise funds for COVID-19 testing during Giving Tuesday Now
April 29, 2020
The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation will reach out to the community to help raise money for coronavirus-related testing on Giving Tuesday Now, scheduled for May 5. Funds raised…
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South Carolina Federal announces 2020 scholarship winners
April 29, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union announced the winners of its 2020 scholarship program. After receiving more than 1,000 applications from college-bound students in South Carolina, the credit union has selected…
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Hammond Headmaster Chris Angel named 10th Headmaster of Baylor School
April 29, 2020
Chris Angel, headmaster of Hammond School for the past 11 years, has been named headmaster of Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee beginning July 2021. Hammond, an independent school offering students…
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Explore shared family history with Richland Library card
April 29, 2020
While many of us continue to stay at home and practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, we can connect to each other through our shared history with help from…
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DHEC conducts cross analysis of death certificates and confirmed COVID-19 cases
April 29, 2020
As part of public health officials’ ongoing efforts to confirm COVID-19 deaths are accurately reported, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) provided the results of a…
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Ten at the Top names Justine Allen Program and Event Coordinator
April 29, 2020
Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Justine Allen to the position of Program and Event Coordinator. Her role will be to continue building the capacity of…
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Boyer Construction awarded Fort Jackson National Cemetery Phase II Expansion
April 29, 2020
Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced that it was awarded the Fort Jackson National Cemetery Phase II Expansion. The 20-acre project will provide 5,632 pre-placed crypts, 2,376 in-ground cremains sites, 729…
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Upstate Forever awarded $3.9 million USDA funding partnership
April 29, 2020
RCCP funding will be leveraged to protect critical land and water resources Nonprofit conservation organization Upstate Forever has been selected to receive a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) award from…
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South State commits $600,000 to COVID-19 relief
April 29, 2020
Offers Support for Communities and Small Businesses through SBA Paycheck Protection Program COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced that it will donate $600,000 to the South State Emergency Relief…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation join forces with Senior Resources to combat food insecurity for vulnerable elders
April 29, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation have joined together with Senior Resources to provide emergency food assistance beginning now into early summer in…
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Residents Can Get Seeds by Mail to Kick-Start Gardens
April 29, 2020
Richland County’s Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is distributing spring vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds via mail, giving residents extra reason to spend time in their gardens while social…
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Presbyterian College moves summer classes online, plans for on-campus classes this fall
April 29, 2020
Presbyterian College will transition summer classes online and cancel summer camps, PC president Bob Staton announced in an email to the campus community on Monday, April 27. “Over the last…
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Celebrate The Season raises more than $75,000 for local charities
April 29, 2020
Donations Total Nearly $1 Million since 2011 The 2019 Celebrate The Season annual holiday event raised more than $75,000, which will be distributed to charitable organizations in Berkeley County and…
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Trinity Partners fully leases medical office building at 4100 N. Street
April 29, 2020
Trinity Partners brokerage team Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley have fully leased 4100 N. Main Street, a newly renovated medical office building in Columbia, South Carolina. “With the owner’s…
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Surgical Technology Program to transition to associate degree this fall
April 29, 2020
Tri-County Technical College’s surgical technology program will transition from a diploma to an associate degree program this fall. In keeping with accrediting agencies’ guidelines, all Surgical Technology programs in the…
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South Carolina Girl Scout honored for life-saving actions
April 29, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands was finally able to recognize one of our Girl Scouts that showed tremendous bravery by saving a life. This weekend Girl…
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Mission Lexington food policy changes
April 29, 2020
Mission Lexington wants to remind Lexington County residents that our food pantry is open 10am-1pm, Monday through Friday. We are relaxing normal policies for food distribution to the neighbors we…
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Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing announce May 8 Homeless to Hope Benefit Telethon
April 29, 2020
At a press conference this afternoon, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie and members of the Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing (MCHAH) announced the 2020 Homeless to Hope…
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CSU recognized as premier blood partner; hosts blood drive next week
April 29, 2020
Charleston Southern University has been recognized by the American Red Cross as one of its Premier Blood Partners for 2020 for its support of the community and national blood supply.…
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