Reedy River Duck Derby to go virtual this summer
May 28, 2020
The Reedy River Duck derby will have a new twist this year – it will be virtual rubber ducks going over the falls this July 11. Rotary Club of the…
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Advancing elder abuse awareness
May 28, 2020
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott promotes Elder Abuse Awareness Month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is reminding all citizens of Richland County that June is…
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FUEL’s Matthew Garvin appointed to the City of Greenville Arts in Public Places Commission
May 28, 2020
Matthew Garvin, Senior Developer at FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, has been appointed as a board member for the City of Greenville Arts in Public Places Commission.…
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Wilson Kibler associate Will Unthank brokers sale of former Fuddruckers property on Bush River Rd.
May 28, 2020
Wilson Kibler associate Will Unthank represented the owner in the recent disposition of the ±7,400-square-foot restaurant and 1.7-acre site formerly occupied by Fuddruckers at 1801 Bush River Rd. Fuddruckers closed…
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United Community Bank named No. 1 Large Workplace on list of 2020 Top Workplaces in South Carolina
May 28, 2020United Community Bank is honored to have been named the number one large company on the 2020 list of Top Workplaces in South Carolina by Integrated Media Publishing and its…
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Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System partners with Colliers International to open ±22 acres across from Pelham Medical for sale and development
May 28, 2020
Spartanburg Regional is actively seeking development companies with experience in retail, dining, office and/or hospitality multi-use development to bring desired amenities to the organization’s existing and future facilities off Exit…
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Preparing nursing students for pandemics and other crises through Global Initiatives
May 28, 2020
Intensive care unit nurse Caroline Wright, a 2018 graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, temporarily left her job…
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West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater open to the public
May 28, 2020
The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC, is open to the public after being closed due to flooding. Please avoid any areas that are…
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Kontane Logistics, Inc. expanding operations in Berkeley County
May 28, 2020
Expansion Will Create 30 New Jobs Kontane Logistics, Inc., a third-party warehousing and industrial packaging solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in Berkeley County. The company’s expansion will…
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SCSBA releases statewide ‘School Board Member Return-to-School’ survey results
May 28, 2020
On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) President Chuck Saylors and Executive Director Scott Price held a press conference to release the results of a survey…
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Lexington, Columbia officials create Reopening Pledge for local businesses
May 28, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center along with the Columbia Chamber have created a pledge for businesses to reopen responsibly during COVID-19. By taking this pledge, businesses declare that they…
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DHEC surpasses goal to test 110,000 South Carolinians in May; Latest COVID-19 Update
May 28, 2020
The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that 110,316 tests for COVID-19 have been performed in South Carolina since May 1. Earlier this month, DHEC and its…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Heather Sexton as Media Coordinator
May 28, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to have Heather Sexton join the team as Media Coordinator. The Media Department continues to grow in members…
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College of Charleston libraries continue to serve campus in-person and online
May 27, 2020
Strictures mandated by social distancing have lent a new importance to everyday objects, such as the humble laptop. They are no longer simply tools for binging Netflix and surfing OAKS.…
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Berkeley County Libraries reopening June 1
May 27, 2020Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) locations will reopen to the public on Monday, June 1. Hours of operation at each of the seven branches will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday…
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Lexington Medical Center and DHEC to offer free COVID-19 testing
May 27, 2020
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at White Knoll High School At the request of Senator Katrina Shealy, Lexington Medical Center and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are…
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Nexsen Pruet & Barberitos feed Roper St. Francis Health Care workers
May 27, 2020
Roper St. Francis Hospital team receives “meals of thanks” for sacrificial work The Nexsen Pruet law firm and Barberitos, a Southwestern Grille, are partnering to support medical professionals on the front lines fighting…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 27, 2020
Fairfield County School District Superintendent, Dr. J.R. Green, has been named the 2021 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington School District Three Chief Academic Officer, Mrs. Angie Rye,…
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RIA approves grants for enhancing water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure
May 27, 2020
More than $14.5 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 34 projects, totaling more than $14.5 million, to…
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NHE headquarters building named in honor of former Verdae CEO; AO-The Space Spa & Salon relocating to Legacy Square
May 27, 2020
Verdae Development Inc.’s Rick Sumerel may be gone in body, but his spirit and passion for Greenville and the Verdae community will live on for decades to come The newest…
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Hill Electric launches new website
May 27, 2020
Hill Electric– a valued partner in Upstate industrial electrical contractor services– recently launched a new website designed to showcase its services, core values, and legacy. The new site highlights the…
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Enjoy a Friday Night Dance Party with Richland Library
May 27, 2020
Richland Library’s current artist-in-residence is taking center stage in an online program, which is free and open to the public. Join us for Evening Arts: Martha Brim’s Dance Party from…
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Colliers International brokers $3.1-million investment sale in Columbia and is hired for property management by new owner
May 27, 2020
Colliers International’s Neel Keenan brokered the sale of 151 Westpark Boulevard to Westpark Realty, LLC for $3,125,000. Keenan represented the seller, L-H Development Partners, LLC. 151 Westpark Boulevard is a…
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Fifty students receive scholarships from Building Industry Charitable Foundation
May 27, 2020
Over the past twenty years, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has awarded $636,250 in scholarships to children of Association members and other students who meet criteria set for the program.…
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Zombie Coffee and Donuts launches new DIY Donut Decorating Kit
May 27, 2020
Columbia’s Favorite Coffee Café and Eatery Unveils At-Home Donut Making Kit, New Hours of Operation Zombie Coffee and Donuts today introduced its Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Donut Decorating Kit as a new…
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Sherman College names Chiropractor of the Year, Regent of the Year and other award recipients
May 27, 2020
Sherman College honored alumni, chiropractors, and supporters during its 47th Lyceum, a homecoming and continuing education event attended by hundreds of chiropractors and students throughout the U.S. and internationally. Lyceum…
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Providence Health eases visitor restrictions
May 27, 2020
Limited visitation now available for most patients as elective and non-urgent procedures gradually resume Providence Health announced today that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions…
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Growth accelerates at Charleston’s tech companies amid Covid-19 crisis
May 27, 2020The Charleston Digital Corridor announced the opening of Flagship – WestEdge, a flexible, full-service business incubator developed to support the ongoing expansion needs of emerging and early-stage tech and life…
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Presbyterian College students to receive coronavirus relief money
May 27, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the financial well-being of many around the world, including college students. For Presbyterian College students impacted by the pandemic, help is on the way. Nearly…
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Relic Room will reopen, with precautions, starting Saturday, May 30
May 27, 2020
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be open again starting Saturday, May 30, at 10 a.m. The museum, which has been closed since mid-March because of…
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2020 Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta postponed for crowd safety
May 27, 2020
To protect the hungry, taco-loving crowd of Greenville and guarantee an unforgettable time for all, the annual Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta has been postponed until further notice. As one of…
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Extension for low-income senior citizens applying for the South Carolina Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program $25 vouchers through SC DSS
May 27, 2020What: SC DSS has extended the deadline to Monday, June 1 for low-income senior citizens living in the participating counties listed below to apply to receive $25 worth of vouchers…
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3 College of Charleston graduates receive Fulbright awards
May 27, 2020
As global citizens and change-makers, College of Charleston graduates are making a difference all over the world. And no one is more determined to have an impact on the future…
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CCSD schools announce in-person graduation ceremony plans for Class of 2020
May 27, 2020High schools in Charleston County School District (CCSD) are announcing dates for their face-to-face diploma-awarding ceremonies. These school-level ceremonies will be the second of CCSD high schools’ twophase celebration of…
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The Charleston Museum opens on May 27 with new protocols and guidelines for the Museum Galleries
May 27, 2020
The Charleston Museum will re-open on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 with new protocols and guidelines for staff and visitors. The two Historic House Museums, the Joseph Manigault House and the…
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Greenville Technical College honors professor of the year and adjunct professor of the year
May 27, 2020Kathy Maples was selected as Professor of the Year at Greenville Technical College from the approximately 350 faculty members who work across five campuses. Maples teaches and serves as Academic…
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Dr. Michael Mikota named seventh president of Spartanburg Community College
May 26, 2020
Spartanburg Community College has named Dr. Michael Mikota to the position of president, effective July 13. The Spartanburg County Commission for Technical and Community Education selected Dr. Mikota after a…
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South Carolina State Museum to welcome guests back, Tuesday, June 2
May 26, 2020
Museum Members to Get Early Access, Saturday, May 30 The South Carolina State Museum will reopen its doors, Tuesday, June 2 (Saturday, May 30 for members only) with new hours…
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Global Location Strategies promotes Craig
May 26, 2020
Global Location Strategies (GLS) Founding Principal Didi Caldwell announced that Kelly Craig has been promoted to Director of Operations. In this role she is responsible for managing operational resources; oversight…
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Colliers International | South Carolina brings AO – The Space to Legacy Square at Verdae
May 26, 2020
Colliers International’s Retail Services Team members Lance Byars, MRED and Scott Burgess, MBA represented the landlord in the lease of 5,300 square feet in Legacy Square to AO – The…
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Metropolitan Arts Council of Greenville establishes Covid-19 arts relief fund
May 26, 2020
In conjunction with the Graham Foundation and the Canal Charitable Foundation, the Metropolitan Arts Council of Greenville is distributing $275,500 to 28 local arts organizations. “All of us at MAC…
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SC Technical College System Foundation awards final portion of $1 million Duke Energy grant to expand lineworker training
May 26, 2020
The SC Technical College System Foundation awarded the final allotment of the $1 million Duke Energy grant to expand training opportunities for much-needed utility lineworkers across the state. As Duke…
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COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund of Coastal Community Foundation awards more than $640K to nonprofits in coastal SC, raises more than $2.1 million
May 26, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation and its regional partners in the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund are pleased to announce that more than $2.1 million has been raised since the fund’s inception,…
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Chabad of South Carolina assists Jews celebrating Shavuot holiday with study guide, dairy treats to enhance holiday at home
May 26, 2020With the Jewish festival of Shavuot — that begins this year at sunset on May 28 and concludes at nightfall on May 30th — approaching amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Chabad of South…
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KIYATEC adds clinical and reimbursement experience to Board as clinical testing validation progresses
May 26, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced on May 8 the appointment of Bruce Nash, MD, MBA, to its Board of Directors. Dr. Nash brings over 30 years of executive-level healthcare…
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Regional Management Corp. announces first quarter 2020 results
May 26, 2020
17.5% year-over-year revenue growth and 18.9% average net finance receivables growth GREENVILLE, SC – Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM), a diversified consumer finance company, announced results for the first quarter…
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HireQuest reports 18.7% revenue increase for the first quarter of 2020
May 26, 2020
Company Generates $5.5 Million in Cash from Operations GOOSE CREEK, SC – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national provider of back-office and operational support for franchised operators of on-demand and…
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SETi releases portable air purifiers with Violeds technology for new coronavirus disinfection in early June
May 26, 2020
COLUMBIA SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (“SETi”), the World’s first compound semiconductor for UV LED solutions (Violeds) and Seoul Viosys (KOSDAQ: 092190)’ subsidiary, announced that it launches portable air…
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Four students and two alumnae accepted into Fulbright Program
May 26, 2020
The United States’ flagship international education exchange program, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, has selected four current Clemson University students and two alumnae for the 2020-2021 year. The University has…
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Clemson’s Sullivan Center, South Carolina DHEC providing COVID-19 mobile testing clinics in May, June
May 26, 2020
Clemson University’s Joseph F. Sullivan Center will provide COVID-19 mobile testing clinics in Oconee, Pickens and Chester counties in May and June as part of a partnership with the South Carolina Department of…
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