Spartanburg’s own Marshall Chapman returns with Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle & Matraca Berg for a one-night concert benefiting the Chapman Cultural Center
September 18, 2019
“An Evening of Stories and Songs with Marshall Chapman, Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle, and Matraca Berg,” a fundraiser for Chapman Cultural Center, will take place at the Chapman Cultural Center Theater on October 30.…
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173 children attend Salvation Army summer camp programs
September 18, 2019Salvation Army summer camper, Kiara McElveen-Lowery (age 8) will receive the Walter E. Hayden Star Camper Award on Tuesday, September 17. This award is given annually to a camper in…
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Congressman Joe Wilson appointed to NDAA Conference Committee
September 18, 2019
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement on his appointment to the conference committee for this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “I am extraordinarily grateful to serve…
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Economic impact of South Carolina housing industry totals $44.7 billion
September 18, 2019
The annual economic impact of the housing industry on the state of South Carolina is $44.7 billion, according to a report released today by SC REALTORS® (SCR). Joseph C. Von…
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Foundations Key to USC Support
September 18, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s Educational Foundation and Development Foundation provide key, non-profit support for the state’s flagship institution, according to Jason Caskey, a 1990 accounting graduate who oversees fund…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
September 18, 2019
Leased Spartanburg, South Carolina: Towers Rice, Jr., CCIM and Stuart Smith of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, B&N Properties, LLC, in leasing a 24,720 SF retail space located at…
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Kingdom of Thailand honors Citadel alumnus for cave rescue efforts in 2018
September 18, 2019Lt. Col. Charles D. Hodges, USAF, accepted a royal chivalric order from the Kingdom of Thailand in ceremonies at the Royal Thai Embassy, in Washington, D.C. today. Hodges received the…
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Home Works to be featured on upcoming episode of new television series ‘Making Good’
September 18, 2019
On Wednesday September 25, SC nonprofit Home Works will be featured on the new television series ‘Making Good,’ a docuseries on BYUtv airing in an estimated 64 million households. Created…
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Angie Stone, Human Resources Director for Town of Hilton Head Island, chosen for Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative
September 18, 2019
Angie Stone, Human Resources Director for the Town of Hilton Head Island, joins other leaders selected from across the Lowcountry to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman University’s 14th…
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Turner Padget adds three female attorneys
September 18, 2019Turner Padget announced the addition of three new attorneys to the firm’s Columbia office: shareholders Kelli L. Sullivan and L. Patricia (Tricia) Wharton, and associate Ashtin D. Kilpatrick. The arrival…
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Newsome Law expanding to Main Street in Columbia, SC
September 18, 2019
Newsome Law, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, has relocated to a new office at 1501 Main St., Suite 601, in the TD Bank building on Boyd Plaza, across…
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NARENCO establishing solar power operations in Marion County
September 18, 2019
Company Investing $8.75 Million in New Facility National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO), a leading renewable energy independent power producer, announced the development of Cardinal Solar LLC, a new solar power…
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Donate2it Raises $10,000 For “Hugo Roof”
September 18, 2019
Donate2it, the Lowcountry’s local crowdfunding solution, partnered with East Cooper Faith Network (ECFN) by matching $5,000 in donations to raise a total of $10,000 to fund a new roof for a local…
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Columbia City Council gives first-reading approval to business fee reform plan
September 18, 2019
Columbia City council on Tuesday gave first reading approval to a business fee reform proposal by Moe Baddourah. Under the proposal, businesses which have a 501(c) tax status from the…
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Choice Hotels welcomes third Cambria in South Carolina
September 18, 2019
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. , announced the opening of its third hotel in South Carolina. The hotel is just miles from the state…
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Two young talented tennis stars commit to 2020 Volvo Car Open
September 18, 2019
The Volvo Car Open announced today that Belinda Bencic, a top 10 WTA player and US Open semifinalist, and Amanda Anisimova, an American rising star and French Open semifinalist, have committed to…
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Greenville Chamber Minority Business Accelerator program announces new Instructors
September 18, 2019
Wendell Jones has been selected as the new Greenville Chamber Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) Instructor. In this capacity, Wendell will lead the instruction of program participants, preparing these high-potential minority-owned…
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SC Ports welcomes 2019-2020 Port Ambassadors
September 18, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced its 2019-2020 Port Ambassadors class, which consists of 25 delegates from around the state who will gain a deep understanding of S.C. Ports over the…
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17 Richland One schools ranked among Nation’s Healthiest Schools
September 18, 2019
Richland One is setting the pace as a national and state leader in creating healthy schools. Seventeen Richland One schools have been recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation…
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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes hosts 18th annual grief seminar
September 18, 2019
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes is pleased to announce Dr. Alan Wolfelt and Jesse Roberts as speakers for the 18 th annual grief seminar that will take place on September 24…
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AnMed Health opens the first Baby Café in South Carolina
September 18, 2019
AnMed Health will open a Baby Café for breastfeeding moms to find help and help each other. The mission of the Baby Café is to provide a place for breastfeeding…
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Eight schools in Spartanburg County named America’s Healthiest Schools
September 18, 2019
The Spartanburg Healthy Schools Initiative, funded by the Mary Black Foundation and supported by Partners for Active Living and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, is happy to announce that eight…
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Nexton hosts annual Work Outside Day
September 17, 2019Nexton, the most technologically advanced community in South Carolina, hosted its second Work Outside day. Approximately 70 employees from a dozen regional companies, including Greystar, Equifax and Robert Bosch participated…
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Callison Tighe one of 15 employers nationally honored for supporting the Guard and Reserve
September 17, 2019Columbia law firm Callison Tighe is one of 15 businesses from across the country who received the 2019 Freedom Award given by the Defense Department’s Employer Support of the Guard…
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Moseley Marcinak attorney, Megan Early-Soppa to present at trucking seminar
September 17, 2019
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP attorney, Megan Early-Soppa, will speak at the annual Arkansas Trucking Seminar in Rogers, Arkansas, this week. Early-Soppa will be a panelist for the session “Beyond…
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The Insurance Source adds Service and Renewal Rep
September 17, 2019
Industry veteran Wendy Bellert has joined The Insurance Source as a Service and Renewal Representative. An Ohio native, Bellert is a graduate of Capital University and is an active volunteer…
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American Quilter’s Society selects Charleston, SC as new QuiltWeek show site
September 17, 2019American Quilter’s Society (AQS), the largest quilting membership organization in the world, announced that its newest AQS QuiltWeek show will be in Charleston, SC, for the first time ever from…
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Polydeck Screen Corporation expanding operations in Spartanburg County
September 17, 2019
More Than $8.7 Million Investment Creating 45 New Jobs Polydeck Screen Corporation, a leading provider of polyurethane and rubber screen media and specialty screening solutions, is expanding its operations in…
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RV Retailer, LLC announces expansion in North Carolina and South Carolina
September 17, 2019RV Retailer, LLC announced that it has added three stores with the acquisition of Sonny’s Camp-N-Travel, a premier towable and motorhome RV dealer in North Carolina and South Carolina. Sonny’s Camp-N-Travel, in…
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MIRCI is supported by a charitable contribution to support homeless outreach and Mental Illness in Columbia
September 17, 2019
Janssen Pharmaceuticals Companies of Johnson & Johnson has donated $12,500 to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), supporting efforts to assist our community’s most vulnerable population to allow them…
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Presidential scholar to visit Furman
September 17, 2019
In recognition of Constitution Day, Furman University’s Riley Institute and Department of Politics and International Affairs will present “Slipping Toward Monarchy?: The Rising Power of the Presidency” in Hartness Pavilion…
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Kelly Mendez-Scheib named SC HR Professional of the Year
September 17, 2019
Tindall Corporation’s Vice President of Human Resources, Kelly Mendez-Scheib, was named South Carolina’s Human Resources Professional of the Year by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for her HR expertise…
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Robert Mebane joins MGC’s Greenville office
September 17, 2019
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced the addition of attorney Robert Mebane to their firm’s Greenville office. Mebane focuses his practice on litigation matters. Robert Mebane…
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Converse College names Holly Duncan chief communications officer
September 17, 2019
Converse College announces it has hired Holly Duncan as its new chief communications officer. Duncan is a member of the college’s leadership team, serves on the President’s Cabinet, and helps…
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Local technology company, TPM, to relocate to North Main after recent acquisition
September 16, 2019
Trinity Partners’ brokerage team, Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley represented TPM with their recent acquisition of 2510 N. Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Located along Columbia’s revitalized North…
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Pizza Hut U.S.’s Chief Brand Officer to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on Sept. 30
September 16, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, announces that Pizza Hut U.S.’s chief brand officer Marianne Radley will speak at…
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Neighborhood Housing Corporation announcing new staff
September 16, 2019
The Neighborhood Housing Corporation of Greenville, Inc. (NHC) announced Sheila Dogan has joined their team as an Office Administrator. Ms. Dogan comes with over 20 years’ experience in Community Development,…
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Collins & Lacy welcomes Matt Kosciewicz as Marketing and Communications intern
September 16, 2019
Matt Kosciewicz has joined Collins & Lacy, P.C. as its Marketing and Communications intern. He will assist the business development department with content creation, social media management, and client relations.…
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Flourish expands its services to faith and ministry organizations
September 16, 2019
Flourish – an award-winning public relations, marketing, and events firm – is now broadening its service footprint to include a focus on faith communities and ministries. This expansion in the…
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The Charleston Museum curates a pop-up exhibit of historic jewelry and celebrates with local partners
September 16, 2019
The Charleston Museum announces a one-night only event, A Luxurious Charleston: An Exclusive Jewelry Reception on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. This pop-up exhibit will display…
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GSSM’s Spark! and ENGAGE after school programs now accepting applications
September 16, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its outreach after school programs Spark! and ENGAGE. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/outreach. Delivered by…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions in August
September 16, 2019Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for August of 2019: Sales Greenville: Pete Brett, CCIM, David Sigmon, CCIM,…
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Spartanburg’s own Marshall Chapman returns with pals Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle & Matraca Berg for a special one-night concert benefitting the Chapman Cultural Center
September 16, 2019
“An Evening of Stories and Songs with Marshall Chapman, Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle, and Matraca Berg,” a fundraiser for Chapman Cultural Center, will take place at the Chapman Cultural Center Theater on October…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 16, 2019
September 16, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/13/2019 to 09/19/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 IT Chapter Two 2 $39,606,550 $152,675,074 2 Hustlers 1 $33,181,361 $33,181,361 3 Angel Has…
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Spinx provides complimentary rides via Hop In shuttle in downtown Greenville
September 16, 2019
New partnership with the Hop-In shuttle provides free shuttle service for local community to ‘make life easier’ The Spinx Company, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company is excited…
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2020 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists announced
September 16, 2019
Eighteen Richland Two seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship program. The students and their schools are: McLean T. Brown, Nina Ni and Swetha Sekhar (Blythewood…
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Charleston Symphony Concertmaster Yuriy Bekker to perform on famous 1638 Guarneri violin for 2019-2020 season
September 16, 2019
A world-famous violin will now call Charleston home. Concertmaster Yuriy Bekker of the Charleston Symphony has received a 1638 Guarneri violin for his use this season, generously loaned to him…
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Hunter Hurst joins Coldwell Banker Caine as onsite sales agent for Chelsea Townes at Hollingsworth Park at Verdae
September 16, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Hunter Hurst as the onsite sales agent for the Chelsea Townes community in Hollingsworth Park at Verdae. This beautiful neighborhood by Shouse Development and builder,…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Dorian September 16 recovery update
September 16, 2019
Over the weekend and throughout the day today, city crews and contractors continued working to clear debris from Hurricane Dorian citywide. Citizens can track the progress of debris removal in…
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City of Columbia accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
September 16, 2019The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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