GaffneyLewis attorney, Christina Summer, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
June 9, 2020
GaffneyLewis, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Christina Summer has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney in the firm’s Charleston office,…
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Roadwork on Alexander Road, in West Columbia, will impact traffic flow for improvements to Riverwalk parking
June 9, 2020
The City of West Columbia is creating additional parking for the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater and Park along Alexander Road. Roadwork will impact traffic along Alexander Road beginning today through…
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Drop off electronics, other recyclables for Richland Recycles Day – June 27
June 9, 2020
Richland County residents are encouraged to drop off unwanted household items at the free Richland Recycles Day event, set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Residents should enter Gate…
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Seven companies receive almost $300,000 in SCRA grants
June 9, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) recently awarded grants to seven companies totaling almost $300,000. The types of grants, companies and award amounts are as follows. ACADEMIC START-UP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ASAP) GRANTS are…
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Expanded “Palmetto Heroes” provides COVID-19 essential workers with opportunity for homeownership
June 9, 2020
In 2006, The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) created Palmetto Heroes to help bring homeownership within reach for some of the most courageous and dedicated…
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Chambers USA names Robinson Gray a ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation
June 8, 2020
Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has in its 2020 edition once again recognized Robinson Gray for its work in…
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City’s Parks and Recreation re-opening plan (PHASE 3 now in effect)
June 8, 2020In an effort to provide citizens with directions regarding re-opening, the City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced that they will re-open their parks and amenities in phases…
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ERG Payroll & HR now providing HR solutions for life science companies
June 8, 2020
Certain industries have a more complex and unique HR structure than others. One of the largest ones is the life sciences industry. Which is why ERG Payroll & HR is…
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First Reliance Bank collects over 3,400 pounds of food in “You Can Make A Difference” Food Bank Drive
June 8, 2020
During the month of May, First Reliance Bank held its “You Can Make A Difference” Food Bank Drive to assist those in need during the COVID-19 health crisis by restocking its local…
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University of South Carolina ranks among top worldwide universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2019
June 8, 2020
For the eighth-consecutive year, the University of South Carolina stands among the top 100 universities in the world, based on the number of U.S. utility patents faculty members received in…
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Nephron to donate more than 100,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to UofSC
June 8, 2020
Kennedy: “No Matter How Tall the Challenge is, Gamecocks Step Up” Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the country, today announced it would donate more than…
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Superintendent Booker announces upcoming leadership roles
June 8, 2020
Upon his retirement as Superintendent of Spartanburg School District Seven, Dr. Russell W. Booker will begin two new influential roles within the Spartanburg community. Dr. Booker is slated to become…
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Kornelia Kostka named as Greenville Area Development Corporation Research Manager
June 8, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Kornelia Kostka as the economic development organization’s new Research Manager. In her new role, Ms. Kostka will manage the GADC’s research efforts that…
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Hudson Oak launches opportunity fund, with focus on multifamily and single-family investment
June 8, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Hudson Oak Development, which specializes in multifamily and for-rent single family developments, has announced the launch of an opportunity fund. The fund is targeting development opportunities and…
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HireQuest files registration statement for shares related to merger
June 8, 2020
Company Registers 9.9 Million Shares as Part of Command Center Merger GOOSE CREEK, SC – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national provider of back-office and operational support for franchised operators…
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Santee Cooper, Central begin process to add up to 500MW solar power
June 8, 2020
Santee Cooper and Central Electric Power Cooperative have launched a bid process seeking to purchase up to 500 megawatts (MW) of new utility-scale solar power through several projects to be…
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Saving Skylab: America’s First Space Station documentary from Hubbell Utility Solutions wins three Telly awards
June 8, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – Hubbell Utility Solutions, Power Systems division will receive three Telly awards for Saving Skylab: America’s First Space Station. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television…
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First class of Midlands Youth Apprenticeship graduates
June 8, 2020
High schoolers earn real experience and a paycheck before graduating Seven high school seniors graduated this past week and become the first group to complete The Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program.…
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United Community Bank selects Greenville area bankers for 2020 Leadership Academy
June 8, 2020United Community Bank has chosen fifteen of its emerging leaders for the bank’s 2020 Leadership Academy, an internal professional development program which includes team members from across the four-state United…
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PCT LTD adds additional distributor, announces new hospital installations
June 5, 2020
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL) is pleased to announce they have added another company to their growing distributor network. BOX Bioscience (www.boxbioscience.com) of Mount Pleasant, SC…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces new mobile COVID-19 testing schedule throughout the Lowcountry
June 5, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (FHCN) has announced new mobile COVID-19 testing dates throughout Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester counties. A local federally qualified community health center, FHCN has partnered with…
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SpiritLine Cruises announces reopening of tours, cruises
June 5, 2020
Fort Sumter Tours and SpiritLine Cruises are once again offering harbor cruises and trips to Fort Sumter. The company has implemented detailed protocols and cleaning procedures to ensure the health…
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United Ministries receives grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
June 5, 2020
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded United Ministries an $8,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is part of more than $8.6 million in grants awarded to…
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Tri-County Technical College announces plans to reopen campuses
June 4, 2020
Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) announced today a three-phase plan to reopen its campuses beginning June 8 with the goal of returning to full campus operations in August. The college noted…
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Dominion Energy commits $5 million to social justice, community rebuilding efforts
June 4, 2020
$4 million committed to community nonprofits for social justice, equality, rebuilding $1 million committed to supporting minority-owned, small businesses Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) and its charitable foundation are committing $5…
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New toll-free number provides hope for South Carolinians: Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug agencies launch statewide support line
June 4, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), has today launched a statewide support line…
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Midlands Technical College announces COVID-19 precautions for fall; Students invited to virtual town hall
June 4, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has announced changes and preparations for welcoming students back on campus this fall. The COVID-19 precautions will be the topic of a virtual town hall for…
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A M King responds to food industry’s challenge to reconfigure facilities in response to COVID-19
June 4, 2020
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated design-build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, recently garnered attention from the U.S. food industry when Owner and President Brian King shared…
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Colliers International represents Arlington Properties, Inc. in purchase of historic Bon Haven home site in Spartanburg for planned multifamily development
June 4, 2020
The residential community will maintain elements of the former historic site in its design. Colliers International Brokerage Associate Ralph Settle (pictured) represented Alabama-based development company Arlington Properties, Inc. in the…
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Greenville company partners with New York industry leader in commercial real estate finance
June 4, 2020
LyonJay announced its newest venture, Hudson Oak Development, headquartered in Greenville, SC with an office in New York, New York. Hudson Oak Development specializes in multifamily and for-rent single family…
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Greenville resident Emily Miller joins Complete PR
June 4, 2020
Complete PR has added Emily Miller as an intern for the Summer of 2020 Emily Miller is graduating from Winthrop University in December of 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in…
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Public Can Weigh in on Flood Mitigation Funding
June 4, 2020
Residents can give input on how millions in Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding will be used in Richland County at a virtual meeting Friday, June 5. Richland County will…
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John Lindley joins First Reliance Bank as Vice President, Bank Operations Manager
June 4, 2020
John Lindley has joined First Reliance Bank as Vice President, Bank Operations Manager. Lindley is responsible for overseeing multiple aspects of the bank’s operations, and he will provide senior management…
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Griffin Humphries LLC launched with offices in Charleston and Columbia
June 4, 2020
Griffin Humphries LLC was launched earlier this year by experienced attorneys Jim Griffin and Badge Humphries. A litigation law firm with offices in Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina, they focus…
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BIGPAC announces 2020 Primary endorsements
June 3, 2020
Business community endorses 10 business champions The Business and Industry in Greenville Political Action Committee (BIGPAC) endorsed 10 Upstate candidates today for the June 12th Primary Election. “The incumbents have a…
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3 county students win state honors for conservation-focused art
June 3, 2020
Three Richland County students have received recognition for illustrating the benefits of healthy soil as part of a statewide poster contest. All three students were recognized for their entries in…
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Pontiac nurse named 2019-2020 Richland Two Nurse of the Year
June 3, 2020
Richland Two has named Jennifer Larck, school nurse at Pontiac Elementary School, the 2019-2020 Nurse of the Year. Larck is a former emergency room nurse and joined the Pontiac team…
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South Carolinians reminded to take actions to limit spread of COVID-19; Latest COVID-19 update
June 3, 2020
As restrictions are reduced by reopenings and South Carolinians return to their workplaces and participate in recreational activities that might involve crowds, DHEC continues to urge everyone to be vigilant…
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University Builds Focal Point for Industry
June 3, 2020
Over the past seven years, the Office for Innovation, Partnership and Economic Engagement has become a focal point for industries melding the University of South Carolina’s resources with doing business…
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Charleston Together: Improve and Rebuild Fund raises over $50,000 and partners with the Coastal Community Foundation
June 3, 2020
State Senator Marlon Kimpson and State Representative Marvin Pendarvis announced that the Charleston Together initiative has raised more than $50,000 since the formation of the fund on Sunday, May 31,…
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Lexington Medical Center and DHEC continue to offer free COVID-19 testing
June 3, 2020
At the request of Senator Nikki Setzler and Reverend Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr., Lexington Medical Center and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are working together to provide free COVID-19…
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Midlands Technical College (Virtual) Batesburg-Leesville Enrollment Events – Apply today to become an MTC student this fall semester!
June 3, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting three virtual drop-in enrollment events on June 16, July 14, and August 4. All who are interested in getting a start on their higher-education…
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Prime investment opportunity
June 3, 2020
The property is configured with first-floor commercial unit and four residential units on the upper floors. Great historical occupancy. It is situated on a prominent corner on Rutledge Avenue and…
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Midlands Technical College (Virtual) Fairfield Enrollment Events – YOU could be eligible to attend MTC for FREE!
June 3, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting three virtual drop-in enrollment events on June 11, July 14, and August 4. All who are interested in getting a start on their higher-education…
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Nephron donates orbital welder to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
June 3, 2020
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the country, is teaming up with Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College to equip students with the tools needed to compete for well-paying…
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July 4th on Lake Murray
June 3, 2020
The Capital City/ Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is pleased to present Lake Murray’s July 4th Celebration scheduled for Saturday, July 4th. At approximately 9:15 or dark, fireworks will launch…
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All eight SSSD wastewater facilities recognized for excellence
June 3, 2020
The Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District (SSSD) is proud to announce that we are once again the recipient of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Facility of…
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Clemson partners with Florence 1 Schools to provide online teaching certificate to educators
June 3, 2020
Clemson’s College of Education will partner with Florence 1 Schools to provide a full cohort of the school district’s teachers its certificate of online teaching. The certificate program addresses concepts such as instructional design, strategies…
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John Powell receives SC Trustee Leadership Award
June 3, 2020
Tri-County Technical College Commissioner John Powell learned today (June 1) that he is the recipient of the 2020 South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) Trustee Leadership Award. The…
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SETi to Start Online Sales for Surface Disinfection Device and Portable Air Purifier with Violeds Technology to Enable Disinfection of New Coronavirus
June 3, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (“SETi”), the World’s first compound semiconductor for UV LED solutions (Violeds) and Seoul Viosys (KOSDAQ: 092190)’ subsidiary, announced that it launches portable air…
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