United Community Bank names new corporate headquarters & expands in Greenville County
February 4, 2021
$24.8 million investment will create 227 new jobs United Community Bank, a retail and commercial banking service provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County and name the…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation announces new Board Member
February 4, 2021The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome a new member to its Board of Directors. Deborah DuRant Locklair is Senior Vice President…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. hosts Valentine Blood Drive
February 4, 2021
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) in partnership with The Blood Connection (TBC) will host a VALENTINE BLOOD DRIVE, Fri., Feb. 12, from 7:00 a.m.…
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College of Charleston Darwin Week goes virtual for 2021
February 4, 2021Faculty in the School of Sciences and Mathematics (SSM) at the College of Charleston will celebrate the life and scientific contributions of renowned naturalist and explorer Charles Darwin with a series of…
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Berkeley Animal Center receives $65,000 PetSmart Charities® Grant®
February 4, 2021
Funds to Help County’s Shelter Animals, Increase Adoptions Berkeley Animal Center has received a $65,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help prepare more Berkeley County shelter animals for adoption and find…
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New agent joins William Means Real Estate
February 4, 2021
Yvonne Turner, a REALTOR® with an extensive sales background, has joined the team at William Means Real Estate. Turner brings her past experience with several top Fortune 500 companies, including…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Enforcement Action Against GPB Capital Holdings, LLC for Allegedly Defrauding South Carolina Investors in a Nationwide $1.8 Billion Private Offering Scheme
February 4, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the Securities Division (the “Division”) within the Office of the South Carolina Attorney General has filed a regulatory action against New York-based investment…
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South Carolina AG Alan Wilson part of $573 million settlement with McKinsey & Company for its role in “turbocharging” the opioid epidemic with Purdue Pharma
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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Mayor Steve Benjamin announces he will not run for re-election as Mayor
February 4, 2021
During a press conference held today, February 4, in Columbia City Council chambers, Mayor Steve Benjamin announced he would not run for re-election during this year’s upcoming election. During the…
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FUEL promotes Meredith Kinsey to president and COO
February 4, 2021
FUEL, a Greenville-based marketing agency specializing in branding and marketing solutions, recently announced the promotion of Meredith Kinsey to president and COO effective immediately. Warren Griffith will continue as CEO.…
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McMaster, UofSC announce statewide cyber plan
February 4, 2021South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and the University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen announced on Thursday (Feb. 4) an effort to develop a statewide cyber ecosystem— the first step…
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Greenville Theatre announces 2021 Board of Directors
February 4, 2021
The Greenville Theatre Board of Directors has named Christi Mobley as the 2021 Chairperson. Mobley will lead an 18-member board. Additional executive committee members are: Gray Morgan, CFO of Windsor…
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ScanSource named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for fifth consecutive year
February 4, 2021
ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s 2021 list of World’s Most Admired Companies. ScanSource’s inclusion in this year’s list…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Shannon Nissen and Katie Beliles
February 4, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, named Shannon Nissen as Integrated Marketing Manager and Katie Beliles as Integrated Marketing Supervisor. These promotions will further the agency’s…
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RMHC Charleston announces the appointment of 3 new Board Members
February 4, 2021
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Charleston announced the appointment of Aaron Siegel, Christina Moore, and Allie Darby to the Board of Directors. Aaron Siegel is the owner of Home Team…
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How to attract your Ideal Customers
February 4, 2021
By Jerry Bellune Knowing your Ideal Customer is critical to attracting and retaining them. Our friend Bill Edmonds advises you to narrow your research to better understanding of your…
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Foundation Partners Group funeral service professionals begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
February 4, 2021Alicia Clark, Lexington resident and a licensed funeral director at Foundation Partners Groups’ Thompson Funeral Homes in Columbia, received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Lexington Medical Center last…
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BASF makes second meal donation to Oconee frontline healthcare workers
February 4, 2021
BASF made its second meal donation in two weeks on Tuesday to support Oconee County frontline health workers. BASF’s team delivered 155 meals to employees at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial…
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Lexington Medical Center to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals 65 and up
February 3, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and Governor Henry McMaster have announced that South Carolina residents who are 65 and older can begin making appointments to get…
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Minor Revamp Required in PC Football Schedule
February 3, 2021
As previously announced, Presbyterian College will begin its delayed football schedule on March 6 at Gardner-Webb. What follows the opener has been rearranged and revised by PC in cooperation with its…
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As Frigid Temps are Forecasted, Clinton Fire Chief Provides Safety Tips for Use of Indoor Space Heaters
February 3, 2021
As the coldest temperatures of the year are upon us, Clinton Fire Chief Phillip Russell and his team want everyone to be warm and safe. The use of portable electric…
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South Carolinians Aged 65 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Monday, February 8
February 3, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that beginning Monday, February 8, any South Carolina resident aged 65 or older, regardless…
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AG Alan Wilson & Department of Corrections announce SC crime victims now have increased access to services and information
February 3, 2021
Crime victims in South Carolina can now get increased access to services and information through an enhanced version of the S.C. Victim Information and Notification Everyday system, commonly known as…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 23 state amicus brief challenging subjective-issue firearm permitting in Supreme Court case
February 3, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that he has joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v.…
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Curiosity Corner: Bedbugs
February 3, 2021
Question: I’ve heard recently about people having infestations of bedbugs. Is this true, and if so, why is it happening? We used to never hear about bedbugs. (Asked by a…
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Peg Lahmeyer named 2020 Trailblazer of the Year by Summerville Chamber
February 3, 2021The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce’s award program is designed to recognize the dedication, achievement and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by exceptional local businesses, nonprofits and individuals. Recipients of the…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy receives longest accreditation term in school history
February 3, 2021
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy received continued accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Now accredited through 2028, the eight-year term is the longest in the School’s…
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Council Chair issues statement on passing of former Councilwoman Thelma Tillis
February 3, 2021
Following is a statement from Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston: “It is with deep sadness that I acknowledge the passing of former Councilwoman Thelma McBride Tillis on Jan. 31.…
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Colliers Report: Shifting supply chain trends and e-commerce bolster industrial demand in Greenville-Spartanburg
February 3, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways During the fourth quarter of 2020, Greenville-Spartanburg industrial market absorbed 1.73 million square feet. There are approximately 2.51 million square…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Receives Longest Accreditation Term in School History
February 3, 2021
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy received continued accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Now accredited through 2028, the eight-year term is the longest in the School’s…
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Lexington Chamber announces business award nominees
February 3, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center announced today its nominees for the 2021 Lexington Chamber Awards that will be presented during a virtual ceremony on Facebook on Wednesday, March 10…
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Firefly Distillery celebrates first year in Park Circle with anniversary oyster roast – Feb 13
February 3, 2021
Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, is celebrating its one-year anniversary at its new distillery location in Park Circle with an oyster roast on Saturday, February 13 from 12…
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South Carolinians aged 65 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Monday, February 8
February 3, 2021
Find a location accepting vaccine appointments near you at scdhec.gov/vaxlocator Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that beginning Monday, February 8, any…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation funds $425,000 new critical care ambulance for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
February 3, 2021
In August, Prisma Health Midlands Foundation launched the New Wheels for Precious Cargo campaign to fund a new, highly specialized critical care ambulance for the Prisma Health—Midlands Pediatric Transport team…
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Trail detour around Unity Park to begin February 8
February 3, 2021
Beginning Monday, February 8, the section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail between Willard Street and Hudson Street will be closed as part of the Unity Park construction. A detour along…
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Braskem America launches first international shipment from new Global Export Hub in Charleston
February 3, 2021
Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, today announced the first international shipment of polypropylene from the Company’s new Global Export…
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Contec, Inc. partners with Pisgah Energy and Southern Current to complete solar installation at Contec’s global headquarters In Spartanburg
February 3, 2021Contec recently partnered with Pisgah Energy and Southern Current to design, develop and install a roof and ground mounted solar project at their headquarters in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The two systems, totaling 625.5 kWdc, serve as…
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PalmettoPride’s new State Constable to aid state law enforcement
February 3, 2021
PalmettoPride announces that Scott Morgan, Enforcement Program Manager, has become a South Carolina State Constable, adding to the Enforcement Program area for litter prevention. By becoming a Constable, Morgan will…
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HSB’s Stinson Ferguson joins Ten at the Top’s Board of Directors
February 3, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Stinson Ferguson has been selected to serve as a Board Member for Ten at the Top (TATT). The mission of TATT is to foster trust…
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KDS Commercial Properties celebrates 20 years of connecting capital, expertise and opportunity in the Upstate of South Carolina
February 3, 2021
KDS Commercial Properties, LLC celebrates serving the flourishing Upstate community for 20 years as a full-service brokerage, development, and investment firm with a strong team of specialists deeply committed to…
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“Balls in the Air With Charlie Rymer,” Golf’s newest podcast, launches
February 3, 2021
Charlie Rymer has long been one of golf’s most unique voices, combining folksy charm with a passion for the game few can match, and the former PGA Tour player, working…
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Richland Two schools closing gender gap in computer science
February 3, 2021
Blythewood and Ridge View High schools are being recognized by the College Board for their work to close the gender equity gap in computer science. Blythewood and Ridge View will…
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Richland Two has two U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidates
February 3, 2021Richland School District Two has two candidates in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Emilei M. Addington of Ridge View High School and Taahera B. Islam of Spring Valley High School…
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United Community Bank expanding, announcing corporate headquarters in Greenville County, SC
February 3, 2021
United Community Bank, a retail and commercial bank and one of the largest full-service financial institutions in the Southeast, today announced plans to locate its corporate headquarters in Greenville County,…
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Lander to launch new dual enrollment initiative for South Carolina high school students
February 3, 2021
At a special-called meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2, the Lander University Board of Trustees approved a new dual enrollment pilot program that will allow qualifying high school students in the…
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LCDC President/CEO, Jonathan Coleman named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2021
February 3, 2021
Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants, announces its 2021 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. The economic development…
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DHEC Announces Change in the Way COVID-19 Percent Positive Is Calculated
February 2, 2021
Although rate is reflected differently, spread remains at elevated levels The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced a change in the way percent positive is…
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Celebrate The Season gives over $1 million to local charities
February 2, 2021
The 10th annual Celebrate The Season Holiday Lights Driving Tour raised more than $55,000 in 2020 for local charities, bringing Celebrate The Season’s total in charitable donations to more than…
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Stokes & Company moves, matures and earns positive peer review
February 2, 2021
Stokes & Company CPAs, a local firm specializing in monthly accounting, business advisory and payroll services for business clients, as well as individual and business tax planning and preparation, is…
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AFL acquires Beam Wireless Inc., enhancing position in HetNet Market
February 2, 2021
SPARTANBURG, SC – AFL, an international manufacturer of fiber optic cable and accessories, and provider of engineering and installation services, announces it has acquired Beam Wireless, Inc., a service and…
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