AFP Central Carolina chapter to host corporate panel, April 15th
April 14, 2021
Tomorrow, April 15th at 12 noon join the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central Carolina for an engaging panel featuring business sector leaders sharing how their giving priorities have shifted…
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ERG Payroll & HR promotes Jason Gullett to Director of Client Success
April 14, 2021
Jason Gullett has been promoted to Director of Client Success at ERG Payroll & HR. Gullett will be overseeing the daily operations and processes for each department, managing relationships, and…
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College of Behavioral and Social Sciences recognizes student achievements
April 14, 2021
Lander University’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences held its honors and awards program on Tuesday, Apr. 13, at the Jean Tribble McFerrin Amphitheater located behind Laura Lander Hall. “These…
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Victoria Duitz joins the Simpsonville Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 14, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Victoria Duitz has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Born and raised in Simpsonville, Duitz is a graduate…
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Nursing major and Academic Success Center tutor ‘thriving’ at Lander University
April 14, 2021
Lander University nursing major MacKenzie Calcutt, of Columbia, attributes her academic success to the smaller class sizes and personal attention she receives from faculty and staff at Lander University. “I…
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J. David Kesler Jr joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 14, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that J. David Kesler Jr has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Kesler has studied the real estate…
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FUEL wins ADDY® District Award
April 14, 2021FUEL–a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services–received recognition for advertising excellence by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) with a District Silver…
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Groundbreaking ceremony for Volvo Car Stadium marks a new chapter in Charleston history
April 14, 2021
Choate Construction Company, Charleston Tennis LLC., LTP Daniel Island, Beemok Capital, State and Local Government officials, and many more gather outside of the Volvo Car Stadium to officially break ground…
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Clinton Girls Beat Union in Close Match
April 14, 2021
The Lady Red Devils returned from Spring Break in great form and played a well rounded game against a tough Yellow Jacket squad. The first half of the match ended…
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SC AG Alan Wilson leads coalition of 22 AGs in sending letter to President and Congress opposing D.C. statehood as unconstitutional
April 13, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and 21 attorneys general sent a letter today to President Biden and the leaders of Congress opposing bills to make the…
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Michelle Lindsay joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 13, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michelle Lindsay has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Lindsay was born in Charleston, South Carolina where…
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Hendrick Automotive Group donates $35,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank to fight hunger in our community
April 13, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced that Hendrick Automotive Group donated $35,000 today to help feed food insecure neighbors in the Charleston Tri-County community. In addition to today’s donation, Hendrick Automotive…
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LaPaula Lanier joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 13, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that LaPaula Lanier has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Lanier was born in Greenwood, South Carolina and…
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DHEC Statement on Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine
April 13, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released the following statement concerning the federal announcement about the Janssen vaccine, also referred to as the Johnson & Johnson…
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Rebuild Upstate granted GuideStar’s 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency
April 13, 2021
Rebuild Upstate was awarded GuideStar’s 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency for the fourth year in a row. This award is the highest level of recognition that GuideStar gives to nonprofit…
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Be Pro Be Proud Provides “Big Rig” Experience to Laurens County Students
April 13, 2021
On Tuesday, over 40 10th graders from Laurens District 55 High School and Clinton High School came out to the Piedmont Tech Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) to explore…
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Former College of Charleston President Edward M. Collins Jr. passes away
April 13, 2021
College of Charleston President Emeritus Edward McDaniel Collins Jr. passed away on April 10, 2021. Collins served as president of the College of Charleston from 1978 to 1985, and his…
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Colliers Report: Charleston office pipeline boosts 2021 office activity
April 13, 2021
2021 Q1 Office Charleston Report Key Takeaways: New developments will cause rental rates to flatten or fall Regional and local businesses are likely to boost positive absorption, while national companies…
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Colliers Report: Migration trends will benefit the Greenville-Spartanburg office market
April 13, 2021
2021 Q1 Office Greenville-Spartanburg Report Key Takeaways: The trend of people moving from large metros to smaller cities will benefit the Greenville-Spartanburg market Large blocks of office space afford tenants…
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Auro Hotels announces Cristian Chitu as director of food and beverage outlet services
April 13, 2021
Auro Hotels announced the appointment of Cristian Chitu as director of food and beverage outlet services of AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown. Chitu brings over a decade of management…
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Signaling community need, Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes largest number of nonprofits to Midlands Gives 2021
April 13, 2021
After raising a record-breaking $3.3 million in 2020, Central Carolina Community Foundation is welcoming 480 local nonprofits to its 2021 Midlands Gives Day. The 18-hour, online giving challenge will be…
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Central States Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Aiken County
April 13, 2021
$13 million investment will create 70 new jobs Central States Manufacturing, Inc. (Central States), a metal building components company, today announced plans to establish operations in Aiken County. The $13 million…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer announce $24.54 million investment in school buses, public transit
April 13, 2021
Second Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 235 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and S.C.…
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WellSpent Southeast releases agenda for its second virtual regional conference
April 13, 2021
The Employer Provider Interface Council will hold its second WellSpent-Southeast virtual meeting on April 20, 2021 — bringing together business, economic development and health care professionals to discuss ways to…
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Councilwoman Newton, Rep. Johnson to lead Lower Richland cleanup
April 13, 2021“Richland County: Too Good to Trash” anti-litter campaign efforts continue Richland County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton and S.C. House Rep. Jermaine Johnson are teaming up to lead residents in a cleanup…
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Colliers’ Mark Erickson named REALTOR® of Distinction
April 13, 2021
Mark Erickson, SIOR has been honored with a REALTORS® of Distinction Award in the Commerical category by the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® (CTAR). “Mark has become the leader of…
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MIRCI expands outreach services in response to COVID-19 pandemic
April 13, 2021
The Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI) has increased its capacity to reach and assist individuals who are experiencing or at risk of mental illness and/or homelessness via a new…
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Steve Matthews elected to serve on the Atlantic Legal Foundation’s Board of Directors
April 13, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that shareholder Steve A. Matthews has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Atlantic Legal Foundation (ALF). Established in 1977, the Foundation…
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Draw your blades! SwordFest is back at Relic Room, on a smaller scale
April 13, 2021
We’ve been hunkered down for the past year, but the time has come to draw swords and come forth: SwordFest 2021 will happen on Saturday, April 24, at the South…
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New $10.6M Clemson research initiative seeks genetic answers to human disease
April 13, 2021Genetic networks define an individual’s unique characteristics that – coupled with lifestyle habits and other environmental factors – determine susceptibility to cancers, hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and…
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Dr. Barnett Berry, UofSC education professor and founder of ALL4SC, receives prestigious national teaching award
April 13, 2021
A University of SC professor with decades of experience working to advance the teaching profession has received the highest recognition from one of the nation’s leading educational organizations. Dr. Barnett…
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Gov. McMaster announces appointments to the S.C. Ports Authority Board of Directors
April 13, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster announced six reappointments and one new appointment to the South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors. The governor has chosen Bill Coates of Greenville to fill the…
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Columbia-area hospitality workers to receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine on April 13 and 16
April 13, 2021
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association will be hosting follow up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics on Tuesday, April 13 and Friday, April 16 from 12-4 p.m. at the Columbia…
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Non Profit Minute – Erin Ulmer, Camp Rise Above
April 13, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Why Greenville?
April 13, 2021
By Andrew Kurtz President and CEO of Kopis Chances are you’re reading this because you are interested in learning more about potential tech careers or Greenville, or (we hope) both. Located…
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Fitesa gift supports manufacturing students at Greenville Technical College
April 13, 2021
Fitesa has doubled their endowment at Greenville Technical College with a recent $15,000 gift to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The gift creates additional scholarships for students enrolled in manufacturing-related pathways…
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Flock and Rally Marketing & Communications celebrates multiple staff promotions
April 13, 2021
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, has announced the promotion of multiple team members — Ashley Cady Elsey, Hailey Covell, Mary…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Madison Creech as Media Coordinator
April 13, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is delighted to welcome Madison Creech to the team as Media Coordinator. The Media Department continues to grow in members…
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Another PC Football Player Finds National Distinction
April 12, 2021
Colby Campbell, a senior linebacker from Montmorenci, was named national defensive player of the week. Campbell set a school record with 25 tackles in Presbyterian’s 29-24 victory over Davidson. A…
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Laurens County Council to Meet on Tuesday for Regularly Scheduled Meeting
April 12, 2021
Laurens County Council to Meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 13th at 5:30 pm. The meeting will take place at the historic courthouse on the square in…
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Sip & Stroll in Less than Two Weeks – Some Tickets Remain
April 12, 2021
Main Street Laurens’ annual Sip & Stroll is less than two weeks away! The first batch of wines are in for this year’s Sip & Stroll, April 22-24th If you…
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Marketing Minute: Crisis Communication
April 12, 2021
Marketing Minute with Jean Cecil Frick, NP Strategy Communication isn’t always as simple as it sounds, especially if the information you’re sharing is sensitive, or even controversial. Knowing your audience…
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Brad Martin joins Healthy Learners as Director of Development and Marketing
April 12, 2021
Healthy Learners, a faith-based non-profit that provides students with access to essential medical, dental and vision care so that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential, has named…
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SC Ports opens state-of-the-art Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
April 12, 2021South Carolina Ports made history welcoming the first vessel to the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, marking the first container terminal to open in the U.S. since 2009. Operations launched March…
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Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Laurens; One Person Exposed
April 12, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a raccoonfound near Highway 56 North in Clinton, SC between Countryside Circle and Springdale Drive has tested…
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Outplacement and Career Transition Benefits Promote the Bottom Line
April 12, 2021
By Gene Mills Gallivan, MS Whether you call it reorganization, right-sizing, termination, downsizing, layoff, reorganization or restructuring, turnover is daunting for both the organization and the individuals involved. In today’s…
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S.C. Governor invites all South Carolinians to participate in history making tree-planting effort
April 12, 2021
S.C. Governor Henry McMaster is inviting all South Carolinians – “old, young, students, churches, community groups, everybody,” he says – to join POWERPLANTSC on Earth Day, April 22 and help…
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Arts spring into focus at inaugural Lander University Art Walk Uptown
April 12, 2021
The stunning portraits by artist Abigail Lynn were the center of attention by art lovers visiting The Arts Center of Greenwood. Lynn’s artwork was part of the Lander University Art…
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Laurens County Deputy Receives Bert Friday Award
April 12, 2021
Congratulations to Detention Deputy Braswell on receiving the Bert Friday award upon graduating from the academy. This award is given to the student who obtains the highest overall academic average,…
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Blue Hose Turn the Tables on Davidson
April 11, 2021
For reasons related to the pandemic, Presbyterian played Davidson twice this year. At Davidson, the Wildcats prevailed, 41-24. Saturday at Bailey Memorial Stadium was quite different as the Blue Hose returned…
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