SC Chamber and other leading business associations urge SC House vote on H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act
February 24, 2020The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and other leading business associations representing businesses of varied specialties and sizes, are urging the SC House of Representatives to vote this week on H.4431, the…
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BJU students raise over $185,000 for mobile medical unit
February 24, 2020For Bob Jones University’s annual Bible Conference offering fundraising campaign, BJU students spearheaded multiple fundraising efforts to raise $150,000 to purchase a Save the Storks mobile medical unit for Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg,…
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Four Clemson University engineers honored with named professorships
February 24, 2020Four Clemson University engineers who are expanding research and education into advanced manufacturing and biotechnology innovation have been honored with named professorships. The honorees, their professorships and departments are: Kapil…
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Registration open for annual Clemson Extension forestry summit
February 24, 2020Back for its 15th year, Clemson Cooperative Extension is offering its “Growing our Future” Annual Forestry Meeting to landowners, foresters and others interested in learning more about managing forested lands.…
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Clemson scientists working to find new ways to combat parasitic diseases that afflict millions
February 24, 2020In the quest to develop more effective treatments for parasitic diseases like African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease and Leishmaniasis, scientists look for weaknesses in the organisms’ molecular machinery. These weaknesses…
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences receives first Cornerstone Gift
February 24, 2020Mitch and Carla Norville support one Clemson. Since the 1980s, they have given back to the University to strengthen programs and initiatives in both academics and athletics, helping build Clemson…
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Applications open for 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship
February 24, 2020The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is revitalizing an annual award, originally established in 2010, that bolsters academic achievements. Formerly a scholarship, the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship is extending…
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Tri-County’s articulation agreement with South University gives nursing grads avenue to BSN degree
February 24, 2020Tri-County Technical College signed an articulation agreement with South University giving associate degree nursing graduates yet another avenue to earn a BSN degree. Tri-County President Galen DeHay and Dr. Karl…
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2020-2021 Academic Calendar approved by CCSD Board of Trustees
February 24, 2020The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved Option D for the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar tonight. The calendar can be viewed here. Highlights of the 2020-2021 calendar are as…
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abatUS establishing operations in Greenville County
February 24, 2020$10 million investment expected to create 35 new jobs abatUS, a subsidiary of German-based abat AG and sister company of Adah International, announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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Two new members for Capital Rotary
February 24, 2020Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club has added two new members – an exercise trainer and a local school district director. Shown after their induction are (from left) Barbara Gelberd with sponsor…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union opens new branch in Lexington
February 24, 2020SAFE Federal Credit Union celebrated the opening of their newest branch in the Red Bank community of Lexington on February 19. The branch is SAFE’s second in Lexington and expands…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/21/2020 to 02/27/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Sonic The Hedgehog 2 $26,192,294 $106,493,965 2 The Call Of The Wild 1…
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K&L Gates names 41 new partners across global platform
February 24, 2020The partners of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have voted to elect the following lawyers from across the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East as new…
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VetIQ Petcare Wellness Center comes to Lexington Walmart Supercenter
February 24, 2020Walk-in preventive veterinary service center offers a convenient and affordable way to take care of your pet wellness needs High-quality, convenient and affordable preventive veterinary services are now available for…
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CSU named to 2020-2021 Military Friendly® Schools List
February 24, 2020The Military Friendly® Schools list for the 2020-2021 academic year includes Charleston Southern University. CSU is currently educating 228 veterans and 114 veteran dependents. Paula Charls, veterans services coordinator and…
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Lexington District One pursues land for new district Transportation Facility
February 24, 2020During the Feb. 18, 2020 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees accepted the administration’s recommendation to enter into option agreements related to land needed to…
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Boating Magazine names Lake Murray a top-10 boating destination
February 24, 2020Two times in a decade, in 2011 and 2020, Boating Magazine has named Lake Murray one of the Top 10 Places to Live and Boat. “The Capital City/Lake Murray Country…
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BJU students raise over $185,000 for Mobile Medical Unit
February 24, 2020For Bob Jones University’s annual Bible Conference offering fundraising campaign, BJU students spearheaded multiple fundraising efforts to raise $150,000 to purchase a Save the Storks mobile medical unit for Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg,…
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Gov. McMaster’s invitation to the Mullikin Law Carolina Cup
February 24, 2020CAMDEN, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is inviting one-and-all to attend this year’s 86th-running of the Carolina Cup. “[The Carolina Cup] is being sponsored by Tom and Virginia…
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2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic welcomes pro athletes, musicians to Daniel Island
February 24, 2020Recording artists Chris Tomlin, Echosmith and David Nail will join NEEDTOBREATHE for the 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic golf tournament and concert on Daniel Island. The sold-out celebrity golf tournament, auction and…
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abatUS establishes new operations in South Carolina to serve Southeastern markets
February 24, 2020abatUS, a subsidiary of Bremen, Germany-based abat AG and sister company of Adah International, today announced new operations in Greenville County to serve its expanding Southeastern markets. The company’s $10…
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Carolina Springs Middle counseling program earns national designation
February 24, 2020Carolina Springs Middle School is one of only 39 schools in 15 states to receive Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation this year from the American School Counselor Association. CSMS…
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Sixty-three top 100 players headline loaded Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship Field
February 24, 2020The fifth annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship, which will be played Feb. 28 – March 1 at TPC Myrtle Beach, will feature a 90-player field that is the strongest…
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Athletic Trainer honored for dedication to students and the profession
February 24, 2020White Knoll High School Head Athletic Trainer Sheila Gordon recently received the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA). The prestigious honor recognizes qualified MAATA members…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg pre-leased retail construction deliveries are expected into 2020
February 24, 2020Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | RETAIL Key Takeaways Construction is often delivering pre-leased and the Greenville-Spartanburg retail market should expect this trend to continue throughout the…
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Free standing office building for sale or for lease
February 24, 20203900 LEEDS AVENUE 13,575 SF building on 1.24 acres with 70 parking spaces. Great North Charleston location with immediate access to I-526. There is approximately 1,500 SF of conditioned warehouse…
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New digital marketing agency in Columbia
February 24, 2020Grow! By ERG is now open and providing clients with digital marketing services. Grow! by ERG has brought together a team of marketing mavens from across the U.S. with 20+…
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Greystar welcomes residents to Laureat in Fort Lauderdale, FL
February 24, 2020Premier Luxury High-Rise Provides Residents with Prime Access to the Iconic Las Olas Boulevard and Downtown Fort Lauderdale CHARLESTON, SC & FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC,…
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Midlands IHOPs celebrate National Pancake Day for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
February 24, 2020On Tuesday, February 25, IHOP locations in the Midlands will serve their world-famous, freshly-made pancakes for the kids! Dine in from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., receive a free short…
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Real Men Love to Read
February 24, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott [Pictured here] is reading to a class at Columbia’s Meadowfield Elementary School during the REAL MEN LOVE TO READ event, Fri. Feb.…
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A Roadmap to Your Savings Journey
February 24, 2020By Curtis Loftis South Carolina State Treasurer Saving money can be like driving a car. Your desired destination may be near or far, the direction you choose might change,…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art presents Kent Ambler: Into the Wood
February 24, 2020701 Center for Contemporary Art: 701 Whaley St., 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201 Opening Reception: Thursday, March 12, 7 – 8:30 pm Artist Talk: Thursday, March 12, 6:30 pm Exhibition: March…
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Statehouse Update – February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020The following is courtesy of Public Education Partners based in Greenville. They publish a bimonthly primer on all the policy action at the Statehouse. Bills We’re Watching The Santee Cooper…
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The Samuels Law Firm announces new name, new partner
February 24, 2020Founding attorney Stephen Samuels of The Samuels Law Firm announced that personal injury lawyer Jason Reynolds has been named full partner, creating the Samuels Reynolds Law Firm. Reynolds joined…
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Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries selects UniComm Media Group to reach the Hispanic community
February 24, 2020UniComm Media Group (UMG), a full service, advertising agency with Hispanic marketing capabilities, was contracted to create a state-wide digital awareness campaign for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland…
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Seabrook Golf Tournament to support Alzheimer’s & dementia services
February 24, 2020Respite Care Charleston’s 16th Annual MORE.GOOD.DAYS. Golf Tournament will be held Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Seabrook Island Club’s Crooked Oaks course. Proceeds from the event will help the…
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Conservative leader, Brenda Stewart, announces run for Laurens County Council, District 7 seat
February 24, 2020Long-time Clinton resident, Brenda Stewart has announced that she will run for Laurens County Council, District 7 seat in this year’s election. Stewart is a well-known community leader and life-long…
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AVX and Kyocera enter into merger agreement
February 24, 2020AVX and Kyocera Enter Into Merger Agreement: Kyocera to Acquire all of the Outstanding Shares of AVX that it Does Not Own for $21.75 per Share in Cash FOUNTAIN INN,…
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Sticky Fingers Mt. Pleasant Leap Day Pig Roast with new head pitmaster, Clint Cantwell!
February 23, 2020Pig Roast features delicious eats, live music, and a meet-n-greet with Sticky Fingers’ new pitmaster Sticky Fingers Ribhouse is taking their swine dining outdoors on Saturday, February 29 for a…
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Colonial Life names three new leaders to support customer experience
February 23, 2020Three new leaders have been named to help lead Colonial Life’ efforts to serve millions of policyholders and their family members. Stephanie Ek, Annette Hill and Tariq Mirza will lead…
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South Carolina Retailers donate nearly $89,000 for hunger relief
February 23, 2020Cash and Product Donations Support the Mission of Feeding the Carolinas The South Carolina Retail Association (http://scretail.org) and its retail member companies presented $89,000 in product and cash contributions to…
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Greenville Housing Authority welcomes a new CEO
February 22, 2020Shawn R. Williams was recently selected as the new CEO of the Greenville Housing Authority. Commissioners for the Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA) announce the selection of Shawn R. Williams as…
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UofSC announces new Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
February 21, 2020The University of South Carolina announced Julian R. Williams will serve as its first vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. Williams, who most recently served as vice president of…
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FUEL opens Q2 grant applications for Greenville non-profits
February 21, 2020FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in digital and traditional services, has opened the application process for the second quarter grant program. The FUEL for Good Quarterly…
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Major Price Reduction
February 21, 2020Free standing building for sale in high profile area, across from Berlin’s on King Street. 1st floor is a retail/commercial space. The 2nd floor consists of three apartments (2 studios…
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Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost leased 15,000 SF in North Charleston
February 21, 2020Charleston Office Advisors of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of 3860 Faber Place Drive want to congratulate Cambridge International Systems, Inc. on their recent lease renewal at…
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Blackbaud launches Innovation Partnership with Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose
February 21, 2020Blackbaud announces a new Innovation Partnership with Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) to support companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. This first-of-its-kind partnership will create opportunities for Blackbaud customers and…
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Kopis named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Year
February 21, 2020One of South Carolina’s leading software technology companies has been named the 2019 Greenville Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year. Founded in 1999, Kopis has deep roots in the…
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Garvin Design Group clients, firm win Columbia Chamber Impact Awards
February 21, 2020Garvin Design Group clients Hendrix and Downtown Church were presented with the Columbia Chamber’s Golden Nail at this year’s Impact Awards on February 20th. The Columbia Chamber named Garvin Design…
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