Gov. Henry McMaster names South Carolina’s first Chief Resilience Officer
March 9, 2021
SCDRO Director Ben Duncan to Lead S.C. Office of Resilience Governor Henry McMaster today named the director of South Carolina’s Disaster Recovery Office (SCDRO), Ben Duncan, as South Carolina’s first…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards Catalyst Award to Fairfield Forward for collaborative COVID-19 response
March 9, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded the 2020-2021 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award to Fairfield Forward. Founded in 1979, Fairfield Forward is a collaborative…
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On Time Distribution, LLC establishing operations in Clarendon County
March 9, 2021$5.8 million investment will create 75 new jobs over the next five years On Time Distribution, LLC, a water and air filtration company, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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New Monthly Science Speaker Series
March 9, 2021
SC INBRE introduces a brand-new speaker series entitled, “Thirsty Thursday.” Thirsty Thursdays are a laid back, online 20-30 minute scientific talk with Q&A and networking opportunities and open to the…
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Women-Owned creative agency Flock and Rally earns Gold and Silver ADDY Awards
March 9, 2021
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, earned two ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands, including one…
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Flock and Rally wins Gold ADDY for The COMET’s Sarah Mae Flemming campaign
March 9, 2021
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, earned two ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands, including one…
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“How Sex and Gender Impact Clinical Practice”: Dean of the UofSC School of Medicine Greenville leads development of new book
March 9, 2021
Dr. Marjorie Jenkins MD MEdHP FACP, the Dean of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Associate Provost at the University of South Carolina, and Chief Academic Officer…
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Domtar Announces Redemption of 2022 Notes
March 9, 2021
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation announced that it has elected to redeem $300 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.40% Notes due 2022, representing all of the notes…
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Nationally recognized attorney Robyn Nordin Stowell joins Nelson Mullins in Greenville
March 9, 2021
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced today that Robyn Nordin Stowell has joined the firm as a partner in its Greenville, S.C. office. A highly experienced real estate and business attorney, Stowell is…
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NAI Columbia brings industrial building from 40% to 100% occupancy in Elgin, South Carolina
March 9, 2021
NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR, John Gregory, PE, CCIM, and Thomas Wyatt have fully leased the approximately 32,043 square foot industrial building located at 170 Pontiac Business Center Drive in…
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The YoPro Know launches E-Book to help young professionals make smart career decisions
March 9, 2021
The YoPro Know announces the launch of a new E-Book “The Young Professional Guide: Seven Smart Career Decisions to Make Now to Maximize Your Young Professional Years” on March 16,…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Beth McClintock and Victoria Corriston
March 9, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently added two new professionals to its growing team. Beth McClintock joins the team as Senior Media Buyer along with…
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Firefly Distillery introduces Bend & Steal American Whiskey
March 9, 2021
Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, today announced the release of a new artisanal spirit, Bend & Steal American Whiskey. A tribute to the art of distilling, aging and…
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Charlton deSaussure, Jr. named 2021 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance Law in Charleston
March 9, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Charlton deSaussure, Jr. was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance Law in Charleston. Charlton is a…
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Retired deputies gather for annual lunch
March 9, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Active and retired Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) deputies and others gathered at the RCSD Region 3 headquarters and RCSD training facility – the cafeteria-auditorium…
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The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley announces new name and team members
March 9, 2021
The Rast Group at Morgan Stanley, announced today its new name change from The Rast Group to The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group and added new team members. The changes…
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COVID-19 One year later: DHEC Shares a Message to South Carolinians of Hope and Gratitude
March 9, 2021
One year since the first two suspected COVID-19 cases in our state, people across South Carolina have stepped up to support our state and each other during this unprecedented global…
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Greater Irmo Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala and Awards Night
March 8, 2021On Friday, March 5, 2021, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2021 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of…
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Sip & Stroll is back – April 22-24th
March 8, 2021
Stroll from business to business in historic downtown Laurens, SC as you enjoy wine from three local wineries. With the Historic Square as the backdrop, Main Street Laurens’ annual…
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Vendr announces $60 million Series A to fuel the future of SaaS buying
March 8, 2021
Vendr, the SaaS buying platform, today announces a $60 million Series A led by Tiger Global Management, with participation from existing investors Craft Ventures, Y Combinator, Sound Ventures, Garage Capital,…
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Annette L. Breaux Speaks to LCSD 55 Induction Teachers
March 8, 2021
Annette Breaux is one of the most entertaining and informative speakers in education today. Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) was the recipient of a Rural Recruitment Grant that…
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LCSD 55 Prepares for Staff COVID Vaccinations
March 8, 2021
Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) has scheduled two (2) vaccination clinics for staff who want the COVID-19 vaccine. As vaccination Phase 1B, which includes educators, begins on Monday,…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 9th
March 8, 2021
The Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 9th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting…
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Rickie Good named Director for the new Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden
March 8, 2021
Camden Archives and Museum Curator of Collections Rickie Good has been hired to serve as Director for one of the newest tourism attractions in the state – The Revolutionary War…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorney Claude Prevost, III to lead Trucking and Transportation practice group
March 8, 2021
Collins & Lacy, P.C. has announced that shareholder attorney, Claude Prevost, III, will lead the firm’s Trucking and Transportation practice group. Prevost brings his considerable legal defense skill to enhance…
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GSSM to honor Lou and Bill Kennedy with Townes Award
March 8, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation will honor Lou and Bill Kennedy with the 2021 Townes Award during “Empowering STEM Leaders,” the 27th annual…
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Rebuild Upstate receives $12,500 donation from IBERIABANK and First Horizon
March 8, 2021
Rebuild Upstate recently received a $12,500 donation from IBERIABANK and First Horizon to support home repair for low-income homeowners in the Upstate. Rebuild Upstate receives public and private funds to…
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Hartness receives design award from National Association of Home Builders
March 8, 2021
Cottage design by Hartness’ Town Designer Lew Oliver honored with a gold award in the 2020 Best in American Living™ Awards Hartness, a new 444-acre urban village founded by the…
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Buff City Soap continuing southern expansion into South Carolina
March 8, 2021Handmade soap experiential retail franchise concept opening first South Carolina Soap Makery Buff City Soap – a rapidly expanding retail franchise known for its handmade, 100% plant-based soaps, bath bombs,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster pens letter to members of the General Assembly, urging passage of election integrity legislation
March 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today wrote a letter to every member of the South Carolina General Assembly urging them to protect the integrity of South Carolina’s elections by passing H. 3444. The…
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The Collegian staff wins SCPA awards
March 8, 2021
The South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) recognized staff members of Bob Jones University’s student newspaper, The Collegian, with multiple awards for 2020. Both individual staff members and The Collegian staff in its entirety…
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UofSC announces fall campus return plan
March 8, 2021The University of South Carolina announced its plan for a full return to face-to-face classes and the resumption of normal campus operations this fall, including residential life and the type…
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Artificial intelligence helps advance personalized learning for South Carolina’s K-12 teachers and students
March 8, 2021
Artificial intelligence already recommends movies to viewers, filters spam out of inboxes and suggests friends on social media. Now the technology and some of its creators are going to work…
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Power:Ed Awards Midlands Technical College Foundation $50,000 – Funding goes to MTC’s QuickJobs programs
March 8, 2021
Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, has provided MTC with a grant to fund workforce development training in jobs that are vital to the Midlands economy through MTC’s QuickJobs…
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No Kid Hungry campaign supports rural grantee cohort: Lowcountry Food Bank receives funding
March 8, 2021
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce food insecurity in rural communities, No Kid Hungry, a national campaign of Share Our Strength, has invested a total of $438,000 across…
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THE COMET names Pamela Bynoe-Reed, Director of Marketing, PIO
March 8, 2021
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is pleased to announce the promotion of Pamela Bynoe-Reed to Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/Public Information Officer. She will report to John…
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2021 UI Spring Foreign Language Class Registration is Open – Classes taught online and in-person at Upstate International
March 8, 2021
Spring Language classes start in two weeks at Upstate International. With 40 different classes and over 10 different languages to choose from: American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,…
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I Am Lander: Vanderbilt ‘treasure hunter’ Rachel Walden searches for information
March 8, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Rachel Lane Walden is a treasure hunter. But don’t confuse the Lander University alumna with the pirate marauders who terrorized the South Carolina coast in the 1700s…
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The SC Council on Competitiveness announces 5 finalists for 2021 SC STEM Educator of the Year
March 8, 2021
SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness, in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC and The Citadel STEM Center, announced today its five finalists for the 2021 STEM…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names February Circle of Excellence recipients
March 8, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from February through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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A painting as part of a journey
March 8, 2021
A review of artist Dawn Buskard Faber’s “Love Lifted Me” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Art is a journey. Sounds vague, even cliché. But it’s true. And like music and…
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Trees are a natural defense against rising floodwater threat across S.C.
March 8, 2021POWERPLANTSC tree planting event to aid in far reaching effort By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Trees are a critically important, life-sustaining component of our global environment. Trees provide oxygen. They…
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Gardner-Webb Resists PC Upset Bid in Overtime
March 8, 2021
Presbyterian College opened its COVID-delayed football season for old times’ sake. The Blue Hose no longer play in the Big South, having dropped scholarships in the sport and moved to…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow appointed to SC Access to Justice Commission
March 7, 2021
Robinson Gray attorney La’Jessica Stringfellow has been appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission. She was appointed to a three-year term by Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty of…
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K&L Gates names W. Ford Graham as partner in their Charleston office
March 7, 2021
The partners of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have voted to elect the following lawyers from across the United States, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East as new partners…
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Historic Charleston Foundation welcomes new Board Members
March 7, 2021
Historic Charleston Foundation introduced Jimmy Gallant, Kathleen Hagood, Elijah Heyward and Anthony Jackson, who were recently elected to the Historic Charleston Foundation Board of Trustees. Rev. Jimmy Gallant pastor and founder…
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Lander University’s nursing students are part of vaccination effort at Self Regional Medical Center
March 7, 2021
They hear the heartfelt stories of older adults who haven’t seen family in months. They listen to grandparents who talk about their grandchildren and the hugs they’ve missed. And they…
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Lady Red Devils Secure Fifth Straight Win
March 6, 2021
The Lady Red Devils notched their 5th straight win with a 1-0 victory with 2:30 left on clock in the 2nd over time period. Friday night’s game was a hard…
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2021 SCMA Woman of the Year Award Presented to Barbara Melvin, COO, South Carolina State Ports Authority
March 5, 2021
Barbara Melvin, Chief Operating Officer of the South Carolina State Ports Authority, was today named the 2021 SCMA Woman of the Year at a virtual awards presentation held during the…
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Experience Columbia SC welcomes new HR Manager
March 5, 2021
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) has named Lemuel Brown as its new Human Resources Manager. “I am pleased and excited to take on this new venture here at ECSC,” said Brown.…
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