Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd and John Tiller recognized in 2021 Benchmark Litigation Rankings
February 16, 2021
Benchmark Litigation has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Tiller as a Local Litigation Star in the areas of Product Liability and Securities in its 2021 rankings. Benchmark Litigation also ranked…
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13th Annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup Scheduled for March 6th
February 16, 2021
This year, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, through the Laurens County Beautification efforts, are partnering to advance the impact of the annual…
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Clinton Girls Go Out with a Win
February 15, 2021
A veteran Clinton High girls’ basketball team entered the season with high hopes after winning the Region 3-3A championship a year ago. Thirteen games were lost to COVID-19. A returning…
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South Carolina COVID-19 vaccine demographics presented in new online dashboard
February 15, 2021
Data will help drive efforts to ensure all South Carolinians have equal access to COVID-19 vaccine The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today launched a new…
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African American History Series Sponsored by the Laurens County Museum Association
February 15, 2021
The Laurens County Museum will hold the second event in the African American History Series on February 17th. This event will feature Attorney LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG®, CGL. She…
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A lifetime of lessons in stakeholder management
February 15, 2021
By Amanda Loveday NP Strategy I recently celebrated five years at NP Strategy. Since I began as the first full-time employee, we’ve built an incredible group of 25 individuals…
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Laurens County Resident Among Those Honored for Work to Make Wishes Come True
February 15, 2021
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina recently recognized eight South Carolina women for their philanthropic achievements via a virtual award ceremony. Each dynamic woman was a 2020 honoree in the W.I.S.H. Society. Honorees…
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Weston, Inc. expands Southeast Industrial Properties portfolio with acquisition of three vacant properties in Columbia, SC market
February 15, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina represented Weston in the acquisition and will handle leasing, marketing and property management for the properties Weston, Inc., a privately held industrial property owner and developer…
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Cherry Orchard Dental Specialists break ground on new facility to expand practice
February 15, 2021
Cherry Orchard Dental Specialists broke ground on their new facility on Thursday, February 4, 2021. This milestone event has been years in the making as husband-and-wife team, Drs. Brian and…
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Amy Quinn joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
February 15, 2021
Wilson Associates Real Estate announces the addition of Amy Quinn, Realtor Associate, to their select team of real estate professionals. An Upstate native, Amy grew up in Spartanburg and has lived…
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Attorney Heath Myers joins Morton & Getty
February 15, 2021
Heath Myers, a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Rock Hill native, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on estate planning, probate…
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NAI Columbia facilitates the $1.163 million sale of 100 acres of land near Hartsville, SC
February 15, 2021
NAI Columbia’s Tombo Milliken, Tom Milliken and Nelson Weston, III, represented the Estate of Baynard Whaley in the sale of approximately 100 acres of land near the town of Hartsville.…
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SC Works Trident to launch virtual hiring series
February 15, 2021
SC Works Trident is continuing to develop innovative solutions to connect area job-seekers and employers with the announcement of a new virtual hiring series. The first event will take place…
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MUSC board votes to approve request for two certificates of need, receives mid-year reports
February 15, 2021
Recently, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees met for their regularly scheduled combined committee sessions and board meeting. In light…
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Announcing the 2021 S.C. Governor’s Awards for the Arts recipients
February 15, 2021
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing seven qualified recipients of South Carolina’s highest award for high achievement in practicing or supporting the arts. The South Carolina Governor’s Awards…
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Engineering program takes root at the College of Charleston
February 15, 2021
Say the word engineering and most people conjure images of intricate plans, complicated structures or state-of-the-art devices. While those interpretations are valid, engineering is a rapidly evolving domain with ever-increasing…
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Charleston Promise Neighborhood receives $50,000 grant
February 15, 2021
As a result of its continual pursuit of intentional philanthropy, a family long known for its generosity to the under-served saw a great need in an under-resourced corridor of Charleston,…
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Nursing programs receive high national, regional, and statewide rankings
February 15, 2021
Two national nursing program search services ranked Midlands Technical College high among national, regional, and statewide programs. Nursing School Hub rated MTC’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program the 8th most…
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Krystal Klear Productions to host virtual family-oriented Black History event – February 26
February 14, 2021
Krystal Klear Productions (KKP) will be hosting a virtual event called Family First Fun Friday: Celebrating Black History on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This is a family-oriented…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces COVID-19 vaccine clinic info for the remainder of February
February 14, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced it will continue hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics to distribute the vaccine in accordance with SC DHEC guidelines for Phase 1a distribution. Phase 1a includes…
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Art of Conversation: Mentally Stimulating Game Night
February 14, 2021Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts will be hosting a mind-stimulating game night on March 20, 2021 at the Landing Event Center. Festivities begin at 7:30 PM and conclude…
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Haigler named as Fellow of American College of Bankruptcy
February 14, 2021
The American College of Bankruptcy announced that Janet B. Haigler of Haigler Law Firm LLC, Chapin, South Carolina will be inducted as a Fellow of the College in October 2021…
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Live outdoor concerts return this spring with Safe Sounds at Firefly
February 14, 2021
Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, announced the third installment of its social distanced concert series, Safe Sounds at Firefly powered by REV Federal Credit Union in partnership with…
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PC to celebrate Black History Month with a Virtual Convocation
February 14, 2021
PC will celebrate Black History Month with a virtual program featuring Dr. Kendra Hamilton, associate professor of English, as the keynote speaker. The virtual convocation will take place at 6:30…
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The Insurance Source is ready for ACA Health Insurance Marketplace
February 14, 2021
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) insurance marketplace will be reopening from this Monday, February 15 and going through May 15. The enrollment period for subsidized health insurance is established by…
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AFP Central Carolina Chapter welcomes 2021 Board Members
February 14, 2021
The Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central Carolina recently announced the 2021 Board Member slate as well as three new members Elizabeth Blake Dudek, Latasha Taste, and Mimi Slade. The…
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Alzheimer’s Association selects South Carolinians for National Early-Stage Advisory Group
February 14, 2021
The Alzheimer’s Association has selected Greenville resident Maria Turner and Clover resident Laurie Waters to serve on its 2020-2021 National Early-Stage Advisory Group (ESAG). Turner and Waters were chosen from…
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Laurens County Conservation District 2021 Earth & Sky Photo Contest
February 14, 2021
There are some pretty places and scenes to capture in Laurens County and the Laurens County Conservation District wants to see your pictures. Their annual Earth & Sky photo contest…
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James Scott Farrin expands operations into South Carolina
February 14, 2021
Award-Winning Firm Is Accepting New Personal Injury Clients in Greenville and Across South Carolina The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in North Carolina,…
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Blue Hose Get Ready for … Football
February 13, 2021
Presbyterian College — and many other small colleges — didn’t even play football in 2020, thanks to COVID-19. For the first time in history, the Blue Hose are playing in…
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Boathouse Fish Camp Celebrating 25 Years
February 13, 2021
Boathouse Fish Camp may be new to Cross Hill but they have 25 years experience serving great food to locals. The original location, The Wagon Wheel Fish Camp was established…
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Workforce development partners hold first ever drive-thru job fair in Laurens County
February 12, 2021
On Wednesday, February 10, Laurens County’s first ever drive-thru job fair was held at the Piedmont Technical College Center for Advanced Manufacturing (PTC CAM) in Laurens. Hosted by partner organizations…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson warns about social isolation and the risk of investment fraud
February 12, 2021
The Securities Division of the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General along with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), FINRA, and the staff of the SEC’s Office of…
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Frampton Construction names Toni Moore to new position
February 12, 2021
Frampton Construction, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has added Toni Moore as culture and community manager. In this new role within the…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts welcomes Melissa Huff as Development Director
February 12, 2021
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has named Melissa Huff as its Development Director. As the newest member of the GCCA team, Melissa brings over 17 years of experience…
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Upstate SC Alliance hires Addyson Cooper
February 12, 2021
Addyson Cooper has joined the Upstate SC Alliance team as Research Specialist. The Alliance is a regional economic development organization whose mission is to position the 10-county Upstate region to…
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Seibels appoints Kellie Reid Director of Policy Administration and Compliance
February 12, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC – Seibels is pleased to announce the appointment of Kellie Reid to Director of Policy Administration and Compliance. In this leadership role, Ms. Reid will oversee Seibels’ Customer…
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Richland Library hosts creator of “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise”
February 12, 2021
Gain a better understanding of what discrimination feels like. Join Richland Library for A Candid Conversation with Jane Elliott from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Sunday, February 21. Please register at…
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The Lourie Center launches rebranded continuing education program
February 12, 2021
The Lourie Center, in cooperation with Riggs Partners, has rebranded and re-launched its continuing education program. The Lourie Center was selected as one of the recipients of the October 2020…
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I am Lander: Anna Lagrone is unabashed in her obsession for history
February 12, 2021Her obsession for history is so strong that you’re likely to find Anna Lagrone crawling under an old church in need of preservation, promoting historic Abbeville, S.C., on social media,…
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Gaming apps skills development company skillsgapp inks contract with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
February 12, 2021
Soft skills and middle-skills gaming app development company skillsgapp has been selected by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) to provide its gaming apps focused on helping Generation Z…
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Monthly Sweeps cleaning S.C. rivers and streams
February 12, 2021
SWEEPS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA is a partnership between the S.C. Aquarium, the S.C. Floodwater Commission, and SC7 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Aquarium has partnered with the…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces brokerage professional promotions
February 11, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that four brokerage associates have received promotions: Taylor Allen, SIOR, CCIM, Brantley Anderson, CCIM, and Brockton Hall, SIOR, MRED have been promoted to Vice Presidents…
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Colliers Report: Retailers adapting business operations to accommodate consumer needs
February 11, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 COLUMBIA | RETAIL Key Takeaways Since many people worked from home throughout the pandemic, suburban retail shops outperformed urban spaces last year due to the…
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Beth Thomason joins FUEL as public relations director
February 11, 2021
FUEL, a marketing agency in Greenville specializing in branding and marketing solutions, is pleased to announce that Beth Thomason, APR, has joined its team as public relations director. In this…
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Colliers Report: Positive activity signifies retailers are successfully adapting
February 11, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | RETAIL Key Takeaways Greenville-Spartanburg retail shops absorbed 20,660 square feet this quarter; dropping the overall vacancy rate to 10.81%. A shift to…
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Upstate SC Alliance promotes Tiffany Tate
February 11, 2021
The Upstate SC Alliance has promoted Tiffany Tate to Talent & Strategic Projects Manager. The Alliance is a regional economic development organization whose mission is to position the 10-county Upstate…
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Major innovation announcement planned, SC Life Sciences conference shatters registration record
February 11, 2021
With conference registration surging more than 20% past prior record levels and the addition of a “singularly significant innovation announcement focused on cancer treatments and precision medicine advancement”, SCBIO’s “The…
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Why Your Child Doesn’t Learn Critical Thinking in School
February 11, 2021
By Steven J. Pearlman, PhD If you’re like most parents, you want your child to learn to think critically, and if you’re expecting that their education should play a vital…
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The Cassina Group’s Owen Tyler honored as Charleston Global Realtor of The Year
February 11, 2021
Owen Tyler, partner and managing broker of Charleston real estate firm The Cassina Group, was honored as the 2020 Charleston Global Realtor of the Year by the Charleston Trident Association…
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