Spring Semester Begins at Lander
January 20, 2021
With students returning to campus after an extended winter break, Lander University is abuzz again. “The best part of being back is the time spent just chilling with my dormmates,”…
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Curiosity Corner: Where’s the Lead?
January 20, 2021
Question: Why do we say “lead” pencil when it is not really lead? (Asked by Cruz Freimeyer, of Grantsville, W.Va.) Reply: Don’t worry about getting lead poisoning from a lead…
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Finding the “Write Words” Just Got Easier
January 20, 2021
Have you ever been at a loss for words? It seems like the most important occasions call for the perfect message, but you just don’t know where to start. Now…
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Spectrum announces launch of 24/7 AccuWeather TV Network for subscribers in Columbia
January 19, 2021
Spectrum announced the launch of AccuWeather TV Network in Columbia AccuWeather is available on channel 198 at no additional charge to customers who have Spectrum TV® Select and higher video…
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NC-based behavioral healthcare company acquires operations in SC
January 19, 2021
North Carolina-based Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc., part of the Bain Capital Double Impact Fund’s portfolio, announced today its acquisition of South Carolina-based provider, Excalibur Youth Services LLC. Broadstep is a leading…
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ScanSource to announce second quarter fiscal year 2021 results February 2, 2021
January 19, 2021
ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced today that it plans to release second quarter fiscal year 2021 results for the period ended December 31,…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families announces new Board Chair
January 19, 2021
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (SCCFF), a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, announced the appointment of Warren Bolton as Chairman of the Board of…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance announces new hire
January 19, 2021
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced today that it has hired Sunny Philips as its Vice President of Member Relations. Philips will be responsible for membership development, overseeing conferences and…
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First Citizens Bank breaks ground on branch at Nexton
January 19, 2021
First Citizens Bank recently broke ground on its 4,250-square-foot branch at Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community. Scheduled to open in late 2021, the branch will be located…
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Greenville Tech Foundation elects officers and adds board members
January 19, 2021The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. New officers for 2021 have been announced…
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SIOS Technology Corp. and its employees contribute more than $5,000 to Feeding America
January 19, 2021
SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application availability, delivered on its employees’ commitment to giving back to the community and contributed more than $5,000 to Feeding America,…
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Brookgreen Gardens receives $25,000 donation from First Citizens to support red wolves
January 19, 2021
Brookgreen Gardens, the leading conservator of South Carolina’s indigenous animals, has received a $25,000 donation from First Citizens Bank to benefit its Red Wolf Campaign. Launched in 2020, the $250,000…
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Trinity Capital Advisors underway on N. Charleston industrial development
January 19, 2021
Trinity Capital Advisors acquires 78 acres in North Charleston Phased industrial development underway Trinity Capital Advisors (TCA), a commercial real estate development and investment firm based in Charlotte, N.C., has…
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Silver Airways announces new nonstop service to Orlando, Tampa & Jacksonville
January 19, 2021
Silver Airways announced plans today to offer new nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Orlando, FL (MCO), Tampa, FL (TPA) and Jacksonville, FL (JAX). Silver Airways will offer…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $48,385 to United Way Greenville
January 19, 2021Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $48,385 as part of their annual campaign to United Way of Greenville County. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations totaling $38,385 as part…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
January 19, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 2020 Year in Review
January 19, 2021
The unprecedented events of 2020 had a severe impact on the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). For year-end 2020, parking revenue was down 56%, airline revenue was down 35%, tenant revenue…
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COVID-19 Testing Sites in Laurens County
January 18, 2021
With the recent spikes in reported cases across the state of South Carolina, testing sites are popping up to provide local COVID-19 testing. In Laurens County, the following sites will…
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Got a Job Opening? Here’s How to Hire Locally
January 18, 2021
LaurensCountyBUZZ is all about Laurens County. The platform is designed to provide businesses, organizations and charitable associations with a platform to submit news to be published in a timely manner.…
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A M King project manager Ben Lehnerer named 2021 Chair for ABC Carolinas’ Upstate Regional Leadership Council
January 18, 2021
Ben Lehnerer has been named 2021 Chair for the Upstate regional leadership council of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). Lehnerer is a project manager with Carolinas-based…
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CrossFit864 Relocates and Expands Services
January 18, 2021
The business landscape in downtown Clinton continues to grow and change. CrossFit864 has completed the renovations at their new location (207 West Pitts Street) and they are open for business. …
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition
January 18, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…
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Laurens School District 56 Curbside Meal Pick Up – January 19th
January 18, 2021
Due to the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, Laurens School District 56 curbside meal pick up was moved to Tuesday, January 19th. Meals can be picked up from 11:30-12:30…
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40 years later: quality and craftsmanship still define Morgan-Keefe Builders
January 18, 2021Starting with only a few tools and a passion for quality, Malcolm Morgan and a college friend founded Morgan-Keefe Builders (MKB) in 1980 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It did not…
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Love and Kindness on Full Display in Laurens County
January 18, 2021
It’s been one month since the fire at the Landau Apartments in Clinton and the house fire in Joanna. People across the county stepped up to help the displaced families…
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A Chance to SEE PC Basketball
January 18, 2021
During the 2020-21 season to date, Presbyterian College basketball has been playing in a closed gym. The COVID-19 crisis still has Templeton Center locked, but fans can see the Blue…
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JacksonBuilt Custom Homes launches new brand for 2021
January 18, 2021
One of the Charleston area’s most recognized custom homebuilders has rebranded with a new logo and website. JacksonBuilt Custom Homes – known for uncompromising commitment to quality and service –…
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Kelly Kommel, Broker Associate joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
January 18, 2021
Wilson Associates Real Estate announces the addition of Kelly Kommel, Broker Associate, to their select team of real estate professionals. Kelly is passionate in pairing her clients with the perfect…
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Longtime ESPN executive Rob Temple to join FishBait as CEO of combined agencies
January 18, 2021
Robert B. (Rob) Temple, a longtime senior executive at ESPN, is joining FishBait Marketing as their new Chief Executive Officer and equity partner. As part of this deal, FishBait Marketing…
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Robinson Gray names attorney Ben Gooding as newest member
January 18, 2021
Robinson Gray has named attorney Ben Gooding as the law firm’s newest member. He was voted into the position at the end of 2020. “Ben has shown himself to be…
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YWCA Greater Charleston to honor social justice organizer and founder of mentoring program during MLK Celebration
January 17, 2021
YWCA Greater Charleston honored a social justice organizer and the founder of a program dedicated to mentoring young men during its 49th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.…
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Mattern & Craig Engineers • Surveyors announces new Principal
January 15, 2021
The Board of Directors of Mattern & Craig, Inc. would like to introduce Brian R. Newman, PE as the newest Principal at the firm. Brian currently serves as office manager…
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Fetter Health Care Network launches COVID-19 vaccination clinics for SC DHEC Phase 1 distribution
January 15, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced it will begin hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics to distribute the vaccine in accordance with SC DHEC guidelines, beginning with Phase 1 distribution on Wednesday,…
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Parades, programs and presentations: Citadel finds new ways to celebrate MLK Day despite pandemic
January 15, 2021
It may be the first Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be held in the COVID-19 environment, but that won’t stop communities across the country — including The Citadel —…
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Help ‘Fight the Spread’ in Laurens County
January 15, 2021
The Laurens County Development Corporation, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital, and local leaders and municipalities are once again working together to encourage those who…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition
January 15, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new associates
January 15, 2021
K&L Gates’ Charleston office is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm. Ms. Cecilia Ehresman joins the Charleston office as an associate in the firm’s Labor, Employment, and…
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Southern First Bank expands to Charlotte market Doug Smith, Tiffani Tedder, & Ashley Gibson to provide leadership
January 15, 2021Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Charlotte, NC. The Bank intends to establish a full-service retail office upon regulatory approval.…
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Special Olympics South Carolina names Ashley Johnson to board of directors
January 15, 2021
Special Olympics South Carolina has named Ashley Johnson, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, to its board of directors. The mission of Special Olympics South Carolina is to provide…
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Home Works of America welcomes three new board members in 2021
January 15, 2021Home Works of America is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: -Russell Austin, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones – Spartanburg -Gabrielle…
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Agape Care Group appoints Krisdee Clark as Director of Corporate Affairs
January 15, 2021
SPARTANBURG, SC – Agape Care Group announced Krisdee Clark has been appointed as the company’s Director of Corporate Affairs. In her role, Clark will focus on positioning the Agape Care…
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Martial Arts Hall-of-Famer Brutschy receives Senate Commendation
January 15, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Bruce Brutschy, noted self-defense and fitness instructor and a member of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame, received a S.C. Senate Commendation from Sen.…
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Lander schedules Day of Giving Campaign for Feb. 11 – 12
January 15, 2021
Lander University will observe its 149th birthday with a 24-hour Day of Giving. From noon Feb. 11 through noon Feb. 12, Lander alumni, friends and supporters are encouraged to galvanize…
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“Invisible Man” publishes book everyone wants to see
January 15, 2021
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — You might refer to Steve Ellwood as the invisible man. That’s because when he’s shooting his favorite avian subjects along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, that’s exactly how…
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Columbia Chamber announces honorees for 2021 Columbia Impact Awards
January 14, 2021
Nine to Be Recognized for Outstanding Achievements at 7th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2021 Columbia Impact Awards, presented…
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South Carolina to set record with 3.2 million trees planted
January 14, 2021
S.C. Floodwater Commission is directing the project By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Global expedition leader and S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin is about to set yet…
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A Few Make-Up Games Set
January 14, 2021
This week only Clinton High School and Presbyterian College are playing basketball games. Laurens High and Laurens Academy postponed their games due to coronavirus concerns, but several have now been…
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Glassdoor names South Carolina Federal a Best Place to Work in 2021
January 14, 2021
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has once again been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2021 by Glassdoor. South Carolina Federal ranked No. 30 in the…
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Truist Foundation awards $1 million grant for transportation center at Trident Tech
January 14, 2021
The Truist Foundation has awarded the Trident Technical College Foundation a $1 million grant to support the college’s effort to create the Truist Transportation and Logistics Center on the college’s…
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Duke Energy establishes relationship with Optus Bank to support minority-owned businesses
January 14, 2021
Duke Energy deposits $5 million into Black-owned bank headquartered in South Carolina Boosts funding to support Optus Bank’s efforts to address economic inequality and close the racial wealth gap Duke…
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