ROI Commercial announces commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze
April 17, 2020
ROI Commercial is pleased to announce the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze: Represented the tenant, Palmetto Specialty Transfer, in the leasing of…
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DHEC welcomes Joan Duwve as new Director of Public Health
April 17, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) welcomed Joan Duwve, M.D., MPH, as the agency’s new Director of Public Health. “Joan brings a wealth of knowledge and…
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Data shows less severe COVID-19 impact on South Carolina
April 16, 2020
MUSC Health leaders and board affirm health system ready to manage patients, reclaim economic momentum As the citizens of South Carolina continue to watch, wait and observe stay-at-home orders, MUSC…
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MUSC Health expands COVID-19 telephone screening options
April 16, 2020
Service available in English and Spanish A new MUSC Health telephone hotline has been established and offers screenings in both English and Spanish. The new hotline should be used only…
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Mary Black Foundation and United Way of the Piedmont partner for COVID-19 Response
April 16, 2020
Mary Black Foundation and United Way of the Piedmont announced a new partnership to raise funds for United Way’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Mary Black Foundation has committed $25,000 as a…
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Hill Electric celebrates 65 Years in Business
April 16, 2020
For 65 years and counting, Hill Electric has served the Upstate of South Carolina and beyond with trusted, first-in-class electrical contracting services. Hill Electric believes in building long-lasting partnerships while…
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AnMed Health announces leadership salary reductions, furloughs due to COVID-19
April 16, 2020Like other health systems across the state and nation, AnMed Health is experiencing a considerable negative impact on business operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Elective surgeries and physician office…
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Meiden America Switchgear opens in Laurens County
April 16, 2020
Japan-based Meidensha Corporation is opening its new Meiden America Switchgear manufacturing facility in Laurens County. The company, with an investment of $8 million and the creation of 41 new jobs, is expanding…
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Hobcaw Barony brings life sciences classes online
April 16, 2020
On Monday, April 20, Hobcaw Barony will launch its new online learning portal, providing free resources for homeschool students and for teachers creating distance-learning curriculum that meets South Carolina state…
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Kopis named to prestigious Microsoft program
April 16, 2020
Kopis, one of South Carolina’s leading software developers, has been recognized in Microsoft’s Power BI Partner Showcase. Power BI is a business analytics service created by Microsoft. It aims to…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation 2020 tournament is cancelled
April 16, 2020
The PGA TOUR announced today additional modifications to the 2019-20 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with tournament postponements and cancellations across the Korn Ferry Tour as well. As…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
April 16, 2020Twenty-six interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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Cason Development Group developing C&T law offices
April 16, 2020
Cason Development Group announces the development of a new office building at 1717 Marion St. for the Columbia law firm of Cavanaugh and Thickens The 2-story, 6,800-square-foot, single-tenant Class A…
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Nationally certified chamber executive named next Lexington Chamber leader
April 16, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center Board of Directors has named Angelle LaBorde, CCE, as its next President & CEO. LaBorde will succeed Otis Rawl, who is retiring after more than four years as President & CEO of the Chamber in July. LaBorde will assume…
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Davis Services adds an electrical department
April 16, 2020
Davis Services announced that they have officially become a one-stop-shop in the Upstate for all HVAC, Plumbing, & Electrical needs for your home and business. The addition of the electrical…
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Younts gifts additional funds to name athletic performance center
April 16, 2020
Completion of athletic performance center expected fall 2020 Newberry College has announced that it will name its new athletic performance center, to occupy Setzler Field’s north end zone, in honor…
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Richland Library offers local employment & small business help
April 16, 2020
While the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the public health of Americans across the country, it’s also triggering economic concerns. During these uncertain times, Richland Library is communicating and offering support…
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UofSC’s The Proving Ground entrepreneurial contest livestreaming April 21
April 16, 2020
The Moore School’s The Proving Ground pitch competition will feature six finalists in a Facebook Live video April 21 at 5 p.m. UofSC students, alumni, faculty and staff are encouraged to…
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Wells Fargo donates $100,000 to South Carolina’s COVID-19 Response
April 16, 2020
Wells Fargo Foundation made a $100,000 donation to the One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response to support the community response to COVID-19 in South Carolina. The funding will help support food,…
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Red Rock Developments announces Sandy Run Industrial Park
April 15, 2020
The NEW destination for approximately 760.9 acres of industrial, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution in the Midlands of South Carolina. Red Rock Developments, along with NAI Columbia, is pleased to announce…
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Surgical Technology donates PPE to AnMed Health
April 15, 2020
Over the past week Surgical Technology Program Director Denelle White gathered precious personal protective equipment (PPE) from her lab inventory at Tri-County Technical College and made two separate donations to…
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New safety protocols in place to protect patients, staff from COVID-19 exposure
April 15, 2020
Ambulatory patients will now be able to address outstanding care needs with the reopening of diagnostic imaging capability at MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion. The facility is located in…
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SC Ports remains positive about long-term outlook
April 15, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority has seamlessly kept freight moving at its marine terminals and inland ports while noting strength in several business segments in March. . S.C. Ports Authority moved 185,631 twenty-foot…
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College of Charleston MBA program ranked no. 1 in nation for job placement
April 15, 2020
The College of Charleston School of Business MBA program has been named first in the country for job placement, according to U.S. News & World Report. The College’s accelerated one-year MBA program tied…
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Practical math class helps change one virtual school student’s life during COVID-19 crisis
April 15, 2020
Kily Oster has faced uncertain times for much of her life. The Cyber Academy of South Carolina senior is facing another one now during the COVID-19 crisis. But thanks to…
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South Carolina State Museum acquires Frederick Douglass walking stick
April 15, 2020
Historic artifact Gifted to Douglas while Visiting Charleston in 1888 The South Carolina State Museum recently acquired a walking stick belonging to famous abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. The stick was gifted…
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Clemson experts suggest planting gardens to escape COVID-19 stressors
April 15, 2020
Planting home gardens can help provide distractions from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which has disrupted everyday lives and increased economic and mental stress for most of the country. To help people…
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Clemson geneticists zeroing in on genes affecting life span
April 15, 2020
Scientists believe about 25 percent of the differences in human life span is determined by genetics — with the rest determined by environmental and lifestyle factors. But they don’t yet…
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Clemson researchers capture first-ever photographic proof of power-packed jet emerging from colliding galaxies
April 15, 2020
A team of Clemson University College of Science researchers, in collaboration with international colleagues, has reported the first definitive detection of a relativistic jet emerging from two colliding galaxies —…
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State Museum e-learning resources update
April 15, 2020
While the State Museum is closed to the public, we are committed to continuing to fulfill our mission to providing educational environments that entertain and inspire.Museum curators and educators are…
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Charter Institute at Erskine leading the way in innovation for virtual special education learning
April 15, 2020
As schools have been left scrambling to create distance learning plans for students during closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been an even bigger challenge for the special…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares state of emergency for Monday’s severe weather event
April 15, 2020Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-24, declaring a state of emergency in response to the devastation caused by Monday morning’s severe weather event. This declaration does not impact any executive…
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Presbyterian College graduation tentatively planned for late summer or fall
April 15, 2020
Due to concerns over the coronavirus, Presbyterian College has postponed graduation ceremonies for seniors at the College of Arts & Sciences and for fourth-year pharmacy students at the School of…
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LCE partners with Taqtile to offer a low-risk trial of augmented reality for maintaining and troubleshooting equipment
April 15, 2020
LCE can now help manufacturing plants and industrial facilities use augmented reality (AR) to help solve multiple problems affecting asset-intensive workplaces: a lack of skilled workers to execute work; a…
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First N95 masks produced using 3-D laser printers delivered to Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
April 15, 2020
Ability to Print Life-Saving Masks Can Help Mitigate Nationwide Shortage The potential answer to America’s shortage of medical masks took a step toward resolution on April 13 when nearly 100…
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USDA opens second application window for Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program funding
April 15, 2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has opened a second application window for funding under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT)…
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Alicia Hyatt joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 15, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Alicia Hyatt has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Alicia is a native of the Upstate. She…
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LRADAC announces Kendra Mallett-Brunson as new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation and Robbie Robertson as LRADAC’s new Communications Director
April 15, 2020
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Kendra Mallett-Brunson has been hired as the new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation and…
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Greenville’s Kopis tackling national business software problem
April 15, 2020
For growing companies, the transition from a simple accounting system to an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform that can help them handle maturing needs, is often something just short of…
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ArborGen leases Brotale nursery to expand Brazil operations in Mato Grosso Do Sul
April 14, 2020
RIDGEVILLE, SC – ArborGen, a world leader in the development and commercialization of technologies that improve the productivity and value of trees, announced that it is leasing a eucalyptus nursery…
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Mattern & Craig names new President
April 14, 2020
Mattern & Craig announced that Brad Craig, current Principal and member of the Board of Directors, has been selected as Mattern & Craig’s new President. Mattern & Craig, based in…
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The State of Facilities in Higher Education highlights trends further aggravated by COVID-19 pandemic
April 14, 2020
Gordian’s research and compilation of the 7th Edition of the State of Facilities in Higher Education report confirms the continuation of troubling trends. GREENVILLE, SC – Gordian released the 7th…
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PCT LTD announces receipts of new purchase orders for annihilyzer infection control systems in NYC hospitals
April 14, 2020
LITTLE RIVER, SC -PCT LTD, through its operating subsidiary, Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation (PCT Corp), announces two new purchase orders for PCT Corp.’s Annihilyzer® Infection Control Systems. The installations will…
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Ready Response Meals and Southern Way Catering to deliver meals to essential workers
April 14, 2020
Southern Way Catering, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, has come together with their team and the Ready Response Meals platform to bring a new way of providing food to…
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South Carolina Brewers release survey study showing 80% won’t be able to remain open more than three months; call on SCDOR for relief
April 14, 2020
The South Carolina Brewers Guild, the trade association for the state’s 92 breweries and brewpubs released recent internal survey data gathered from its members. The numbers were very concerning: On average,…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Ashley Kendall to Senior Marketing Coordinator
April 14, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, promoted Ashley Kendall to Senior Marketing Coordinator. “During her time at Infinity, Ashley has consistently demonstrated her ability to handle…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds Future Scholar 529 participants of need to reinvest recent college refunds
April 13, 2020
New IRS Guidance Provides Extended Relief due to COVID-19 State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that participants in Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, now have until July 15,…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names March Circle of Excellence recipients
April 13, 2020Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from March through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Application deadline extended for the SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher program
April 13, 2020
May 31 is new deadline for the second cohort of Master Teachers The deadline to submit applications for the second cohort of educators interested in participating in the South Carolina…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses and residents of South Carolina effected by severe storms and tornadoes
April 13, 2020
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes on Feb. 6 – 7, 2020 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator…
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