Historic Columbia opens process for annual Preservation Awards
February 9, 2021
Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for its 2021 Preservation Awards. All nominations are due by Tuesday, March 2. Each year Historic Columbia celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing notable examples of preservation, rehabilitation and restoration projects, as well as persons…
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Dining On The Dam postponed to 2022
February 9, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will postpone Dining On The Dam, originally postponed to March 28, to April 10, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests who will…
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A M King delivers new production facility for U.S. Waffle in Liberty, S.C.
February 8, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has completed a large-scale renovation project for U.S. Waffle, a leading manufacturer and distributor of…
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Changes Coming to Management Team for City of Clinton
February 8, 2021
On Monday, Feb. 8th during a meeting of Clinton City Council for a financial bond workshop, it was announced was that City Manager, Bill Ed Cannon was retiring “effective immediately.”…
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VentureSouth invests over $9 million in 26 Southeast companies in 2020
February 8, 2021
Despite the myriad challenges brought on by a global pandemic, VentureSouth announced another strong year of investment activity for 2020, with a total of $9.2 million invested in 26 early…
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The Hive receives $10K grant from Allstate Foundation to support survivors during COVID-19 pandemic
February 8, 2021
Funded by The Allstate Foundation, Local Organization Provides Economic and Emergency Relief to Survivors of Color Impacted During COVID-19 Pandemic The Hive Community Circle, a local cultural-specific peer advocacy non-profit…
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Lowry Wins Share of SCISA Football Honor
February 8, 2021
Senior Thomas Lowry shredded records during his career at Laurens Academy. Lowry was the Crusaders’ leading passer and rusher. LA finished the 2020 season with its best record, 8-4, in…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces ONE Colliers Award recipient
February 8, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that the 2020 ONE Colliers Award was presented to Lance Byars, MRED, Senior Brokerage Associate in the Greenville office, at the company’s annual Awards Celebration…
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College of Charleston medical alumni answer common COVID vaccine questions
February 8, 2021
With the arrival and distribution of two (soon to be three) COVID-19 vaccines, there is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, but this is not the time to…
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Lexington District One names schools’ Teachers of the Year
February 8, 2021
Lexington County School District One proudly announces its 31 school-level Teachers of the Year. These 31 teachers will represent their schools in the district’s 2020–2021 Teacher of the Year selection…
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Nephron, in partnership with Dominion Energy, launches COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru
February 8, 2021
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, in partnership with Dominion Energy South Carolina, has launched a convenient drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site in West Columbia. As a part of its ongoing efforts to help…
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Trident United Way President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney selected to become Riley Fellow
February 8, 2021
Trident United Way President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney is joining leaders across the state to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) at Furman University’s Riley Institute. Knight Tonney…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 22nd Annual Chefs’ Feast to fight childhood hunger
February 8, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that its 22nd annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. as an online, live event.…
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Dominion Energy invests $25,000 in United Way of the Midlands to support the Midlands Reading Consortium
February 8, 2021
Dominion Energy has presented United Way of the Midlands with a $25,000 sponsorship to provide support for the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC). Dominion Energy will serve as the Presenting Partner…
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Get outside your reading comfort zone with #BroaderBookshelf
February 8, 2021
Find some new titles that you love just in time for Valentine’s Day by embracing Richland Library’s 2021 Broader Bookshelf Reading Challenge. It offers prompts throughout the year to get…
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2021 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic moves forward as golf-only event
February 8, 2021
The annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic is moving forward this year. Organizers are committed to supporting nonprofit OneWorld Health in its work providing quality, affordable health care to underserved communities in East…
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Colliers Report: Charleston gross retail sales rebounding as retailers adopt new business operations
February 8, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 CHARLESTON | RETAIL Key Takeaways Despite a downward spike in retail sales at the start of the pandemic, Charleston gross retail sales have rebounded…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation’s $76,788 in Helping Hands Grants benefits all Lexington District One schools
February 8, 2021
In light of the continued COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing needs of our families, the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded a total of…
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Greater Good Charities and actor Chris Pratt award $20,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank
February 8, 2021
Successful Feed Thy Neighbor initiative to combat food insecurity due to COVID-19 pandemic Greater Good Charities and actor Chris Pratt award nearly $650,000, including $20,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank, after…
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Financial services litigation attorney Sterling Laney to lead Womble Bond Dickinson’s Greenville, SC office
February 8, 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has named Sterling Laney the new Managing Partner of the firm’s Greenville office. Laney succeeds Jamie Francis, who has led the office since 2015 and…
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Kiwanis Greenville Eastside provides “Kids Need Kiwanis” Grant to Prince of Peace Catholic School for $4,964
February 8, 2021Kiwanis Greenville Eastside Club donated $4,964 to Prince of Peace Catholic School as they were one of the top 3 vote getters in the “2020 Kids Need Kiwanis” Grant Program.…
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CARTA to double service frequency on Folly Road route
February 8, 2021
Starting Monday, Feb. 8, the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will double service frequency Monday-Saturday on Route 31 Folly Road, the line that connects James Island and downtown Charleston. The…
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Aimee Clark joins Healthy Learners as community manager for Upstate
February 8, 2021
Healthy Learners has named Aimee Clark as community manager for its Healthy Learners Upstate program, which currently covers students in Greenwood County. Healthy Learners is devoted to removing children’s Health…
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CCSD Principal’s generosity draws national attention from NBC’s Today Show
February 8, 2021North Charleston High School (NCHS) Principal Henry Darby normally shies away from the limelight. However a recent revelation of his generosity put him in the spotlight both locally and nationally.…
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Mark Morgan, President of Intelisys, a ScanSource Company, recognized as 2021 CRN® Channel Chief
February 8, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Mark Morgan, President of Intelisys, a ScanSource company, to its 2021 list of Channel…
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GaffneyLewis Partner, Amy Gaffney, inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
February 8, 2021
GaffneyLewis, LLC is pleased to announce that Amy Gaffney has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). NADN membership is by invitation only and limited to professional…
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Rebuild Upstate adds three new members to its Board of Directors
February 8, 2021
Three members of the Upstate business community have joined the Rebuild Upstate board of directors. The new board members are Peggy Chamblee of Countybank, Preston Ogelsby of Brasfield & Gorrie,…
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Fetter Health Care Network hosts additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Berkeley County, Feb. 9 and 11
February 8, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced it will be hosting additional COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Berkeley County on Feb. 9 and 11 according to the latest distribution phase updates. Vaccinations…
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The Cliffs announces expansion of Cliffs Builders team with new project engineer and residential designer
February 5, 2021The Cliffs announced that Cliffs Builders has hired Patrick Gray as project engineer and Heather Zaragoza as residential designer. Gray will assist with the supervision of the construction process, ensuring…
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The Beach Company recognized at AAGC’s 2020 Brilliance Awards in Columbia
February 5, 2021The Beach Company received first-place recognition at the Apartment Association of Greater Columbia (AAGC)’s 2020 Brilliance Awards for demonstrating its distinction as an industry leader at two of its mixed-use…
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Custom oceanfront home on Sullivan’s Island fetches $6.85M
February 5, 2021A custom oceanfront home on Sullivan’s Island sold for $6,850,000. Robertson Allen, a founding partner of The Cassina Group, represented both the sellers and the buyers in the transaction. The…
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Major League Fishing Wiley X Summit Cup wraps production on Lake Murray
February 5, 2021Bass Fishing Event Completes Week-Long Television Shoot in Lake Murray Country with 30 Pro Anglers Competing to Win Prestigious Summit Cup Championship Major League Fishing (MLF) and 30 of the…
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McWhorter family pledges Cornerstone Gift, names softball stadium
February 5, 2021With a strong sense of dedication and commitment to the future of athletics at Clemson University, Stuart McWhorter ’91 and Leigh Anne Hendrix McWhorter, of Nashville, Tenn., have pledged a…
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Colliers Report: Industrial demand will exceed supply in the next few months: new development is essential
February 5, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The South Carolina industrial market absorbed 6.41 million square feet throughout 2020, dropping the vacancy rate to 7.22%, despite…
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ZF Announces $200 Million Investment in North American Commercial Vehicle Transmission Manufacturing
February 5, 2021
ZF PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission technology sets benchmark for medium-duty commercial vehicle trucks, buses and heavy-duty pickup trucks With passenger car comfort, unparalleled commercial vehicle performance, advanced safety technology and…
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D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley attorney Ashton Gottschall licensed in North Carolina
February 4, 2021
Ashton Gottschall, an attorney with D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley, is now licensed to practice in North Carolina in addition to South Carolina. Gottschall was sponsored by D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley…
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QuaLex Manufacturing, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County
February 4, 2021
$2 million investment will create 60 new jobs QuaLex Manufacturing, LLC, a sheet metal fabrication company, today announced plans to expand operations in Fairfield County. The $2 million investment will…
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Chadwick Dowden joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 4, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Chadwick Dowden has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Chadwick is a retired educator…
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Kaleigh Trammell Whims joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 4, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Kaleigh Trammell Whims has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Kaleigh is a member…
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Morton & Gettys law firm celebrates 20th anniversary
February 4, 2021
ROCK HILL, S.C. – In 2021, Morton & Gettys law firm will celebrate its 20th anniversary. It is celebrating in a typical way, for a firm so committed to Rock…
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Island Brands USA names Chad Webb COO
February 4, 2021
Island Brands USA, producers of clean, better for you, super premium beer, announced its biggest hire since its 2017 founding, naming beverage industry veteran Chad Webb as Chief Operating Officer.…
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Lander University Alumni Association honors distinguished alumni
February 4, 2021
In the lead up to Homecoming Week, Feb. 8-13, Lander University has recognized six alumni for their devotion and service to their communities, and to the University. “We are exceptionally…
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New Dunkin’ store comes to Garners Ferry Rd. in Columbia
February 4, 2021
People who live, work and travel through Columbia can now experience Dunkin’s store of the future. Dunkin’ will open its new restaurant at 7338 Garners Ferry Road on Thursday, February 11 featuring the brand’s next generation design, with a modern atmosphere and innovative technologies. To celebrate, the…
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Colliers | South Carolina celebrates Woody Moore’s 50th anniversary with the company
February 4, 2021
Columbia, SC – Colliers | South Carolina is celebrating Woody Moore’s 50th anniversary with the company. “On Woody Moore’s golden anniversary, we are reminded of his vast contributions to the…
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South Carolina AG Alan Wilson part of $573 million settlement with McKinsey & Company for its role in the opioid epidemic
February 4, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories in a $573 million settlement with one of…
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Volvo Car Open to be conducted without fans
February 4, 2021
Tournament to be held as made-for-TV event, April 3 – 11, 2021 The Volvo Car Open, the premier women’s-only professional tennis tournament in North America, will be held as scheduled,…
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S.C. Senate confirms Dr. Edward Simmer to lead DHEC
February 4, 2021
Today, the S.C. Senate confirmed Dr. Edward Simmer, MD, MPH as the director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). “We are grateful to the Senate for…
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The Value of Going the Extra Mile
February 4, 2021
By Michelle Legaspi NP Strategy For businesses, success can look like many things: bottom-line revenue; year-over-year growth, etc. Though, not all success is as easily defined as a metric…
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Ten at the Top welcomes new board members
February 4, 2021
Ten at the Top is pleased to announce the addition of 14 new board members for the 2021-2023 term. Each new member participated in one of the TATT New Board…
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Tri-County Technical College’s Commission Officers re-elected
February 4, 2021Tri-County Technical College’s commissioners unanimously re-elected J. Allard (Al) Young, of Honea Path, to lead its nine-member governing board. Chairman Young was re-elected to a second term at the commission’s February…
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