Palmetto Goodwill wins SourceAmerica national Achievement Award
June 15, 2020
Palmetto Goodwill announced that it has been selected as the 2020 SourceAmerica national Performance Excellence in Government Contracts Award winner. The Performance Excellence in Government Contracts Award was given for…
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Berkeley County Council appoints new Clerk to Council
June 15, 2020
Berkeley County Council has appointed Suzanne Burckhalter as the new Berkeley County Clerk to Council. Burckhalter’s appointment was made official at the Council meeting on May 26 (video HERE). Her first…
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Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art ’10/10′ exhibition reflects on a decade of art
June 15, 2020
When it moved into the Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts in 2010, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art finally had the space it needed – not just…
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Need help with the rent? Funds still available through SC Thrive’s COVID-19 rental assistance program
June 15, 2020
SC Thrive’s COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which was designed to provide emergency rental assistance to South Carolinians facing financial hardships because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, still has funding available and…
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Free lecture shows how one sailor’s story can be a window on all of history
June 15, 2020
J.H. Minnis just missed out on the action of the First World War. But when you join the U.S. Navy, you get to “see the world.” And for his part,…
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Colliers Report: First half 2020 net lease sector volume slows due to Coronavirus restrictions
June 15, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | SINGLE TENANT NET LEASE COVID-19 restrictions allow some retailers an opportunity to revamp their operations Sales Recap: H2 2009-H1 2020 Since the…
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County office offers no-touch thermometers to businesses
June 15, 2020As part of efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Richland County’s Economic Development Office is distributing medical devices to businesses for screening employees. The devices, non-contact infrared thermometers (NCITs),…
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Cindy Crick forms new law firm
June 15, 2020
Cindy Crick, a former assistant solicitor in Spartanburg and former Chief of Staff for Congressman Trey Gowdy, has formed a new law firm. Cindy Crick Law’s primary practice areas include…
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Monday distribution locations for Richland County senior citizens for Seeds of Hope vouchers
June 15, 2020Who: Senior citizens in Richland County who registered by the June 1 deadline and qualified for the Seeds of Hope voucher program, will need to pick-up their vouchers at the…
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Elmore Goldsmith growing and continuing to serve the construction industry
June 15, 2020
Elmore Goldsmith announces the addition of two named partners and one new associate. Bryan Kelley, who has practiced with the firm since 2009, has been recognized as a named…
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Kiawah River launches virtual home tours
June 15, 2020
Kiawah River, a new waterfront community on Johns Island, has launched its virtual home tours, featuring a charming collection of its newest waterfront homesites and semi-custom homes, villas and cottages.…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 36 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 15, 2020
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized the first cohort of 36 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January of this year, the…
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MTC announces Virtual Quick-Start Day – June 25
June 12, 2020
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is offering personal assistance to those planning to start college this fall. The next Virtual Quick-Start Day Thursday, June 25th. Throughout the day, prospective students can…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares new State of Emergency, lifts restrictions on bowling alleys, retail capacity restraints
June 12, 2020AccelerateSC Provides Extensive Guidelines on Re-Openings Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-40, which declares a new state of emergency, allows bowling alleys to open immediately, and lifts restrictions…
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Clemson Trustees approve Honors College name change
June 12, 2020
The Clemson University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the University’s Honors College to the Clemson University Honors College, effective immediately. The college has been named the Calhoun…
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Bobbitt names Brian Denisar as Chief Executive Officer
June 12, 2020
The Board of Directors of Bobbitt, a prominent commercial construction company serving the Carolinas, announces the appointment of Brian Denisar as Chief Executive Officer. Denisar comes to Bobbitt with more…
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MUSC Health biweekly COVID-19 report – June 12
June 12, 2020
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. The MUSC Public Affairs and Media Relations (PAMR) department issues…
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Hamid Mohsseni appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission
June 11, 2020
Hamid R. Mohsseni of Anderson has been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College. Governor Henry McMaster appointed Mohsseni to the Commission, effective in…
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Business student recognized for support of College of Charleston Collegiate Recovery Program
June 11, 2020College is a time of transformation. And a lot of change can occur in four years. Just ask Isaac Waters. Waters, who will graduate this year as a business administration major with a…
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Hughes Agency adds two to team
June 11, 2020Hughes Agency announced the addition of Kate Little as senior account director and Anna Catherine Miller as senior account executive. Previously residing in New York City, Little served as vice…
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AnMed Health offers free COVID-19 community testing
June 11, 2020
AnMed Health has partnered with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and others to make free community testing available to those…
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Riding for Focus: St. James-Santee using mountain bikes to achieve academic success
June 11, 2020Research says that students who exercise and remain physically active throughout the day are more motivated and engaged. They tend to do better in the classroom, too. Educators at St.…
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Spartanburg County to host 2021 NCAA Division II and Division III Cross Country Southeastern Regionals
June 11, 2020
The Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, Milliken & Company and Converse College are partnering with Limestone College and Conference Carolinas to host the NCAA Division II and Division III Cross…
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Deer Park introduces bicycling to daily curriculum
June 11, 2020Deer Park Middle School is excited to announce that Deer Park Middle School will be participating in Outride’s Riding for Focus program starting in the Fall of 2020 school year.…
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City of Charleston to participate in annual summer Food Service Program
June 11, 2020This year, the city of Charleston is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides children and teens under 18 years of age with free, nutritious…
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Register of Deeds Office announces limited reopening
June 11, 2020
Richland County’s Register of Deeds Office will reopen by appointment only beginning Monday, June 15. In addition to making appointments, members of the public are strongly encouraged to wear face…
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Residents impacted by trash service change in Berkeley County asked to call Carolina Waste
June 11, 2020Carolina Waste Begins Garbage Collection in Franchise area on July 1 Beginning July 1, 2020, Berkeley County residents in the franchise area (see map attached) will have trash collection provided by…
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Coastal Community Foundation honors the first graduating class of Rev. Pinckney Scholars five years after the Emanuel AME Church tragedy
June 11, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina announced that the first class of Rev. Pinckney Scholars from Beaufort, Charleston and Jasper counties has graduated college, underscoring the success of the scholarship…
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Richland Library provides resources to address race, equity and inclusion
June 11, 2020
In an effort to address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country, Richland Library is encouraging members of the community to take part in this difficult and…
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Charter invests $10 million dollars to support Black and other minority-owned small businesses in underserved communities
June 11, 2020
Charter Communications, Inc. announced the company will invest $10 million in partnership with both the National Urban League (NUL) and National Action Network (NAN) to support Black and other minority-owned…
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Friday distribution locations for Richland County senior citizens for Seeds of Hope vouchers
June 11, 2020Who: Senior citizens in Richland County who registered by the June 1 deadline and qualified for the Seeds of Hope voucher program will need to view the attached graphic to…
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Lima One Capital expands national sales team
June 11, 2020
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, recently made four new additions to its growing national sales team. As the country comes back to life, real…
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NAI Columbia represents Appian-Shipwatch, LLC in the $3.55M purchase of 51,000 SF office building situated in the Synergy Business Park
June 11, 2020
NAI Columbia wins the property management and leasing assignment for the building. NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Thomas Wyatt represented the buyer, Appian-Shipwatch, LLC, in the $3.55 Million sale…
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Kairos Mediterranean set to open location in Columbia on Friday
June 11, 2020
Kairos Mediterranean will begin serving up its fast casual mediterranean fare at its new location in Columbia, SC starting Friday. The restaurant will open its doors with a number of…
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Lizard’s Thicket temporarily closing two locations
June 11, 2020
Lizard’s Thicket on Airport Blvd. in West Columbia and Beltline Blvd. in Columbia will temporarily close on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Lizard’s Thicket, owned and operated by the Williams family,…
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Greyson Furnas joins Colliers International as Brokerage Associate in Spartanburg
June 11, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina welcomes Greyson Furnas to its team in Spartanburg as a Brokerage Associate. In this role, Greyson will represent both landlords and tenants in the leasing…
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South Carolina’s Hammock Coast launches new website that showcases Georgetown County’s natural beauty, eco activities
June 11, 2020
South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, one of the Palmetto State’s most popular vacation destinations, has launched a new website that showcases the area’s abundant natural beauty and makes planning a trip…
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Infinity Marketing honored with seven Telly Awards
June 11, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a full-service integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, won seven awards in the 2020 Telly Awards competition for various client video projects. This is the largest number of…
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Ronda Redding joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 11, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ronda Redding has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Redding recently moved to the Upstate from California where…
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Len Scruggs joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 11, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Len Scruggs has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Len is a lifelong resident of Upstate South Carolina.…
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Lawyers Against Racial Injustice Rally – June 11
June 11, 2020Lowcountry lawyers will hold #WalkInIt Lowcountry on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., participants will gather at the Daughters of the Confederacy near the entrance to the City…
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Beginning June 15, riders must wear masks or face coverings on The COMET
June 11, 2020
In response to the surge in COVID-19 cases in the Midlands, The COMET announced today that beginning Monday, June 15, it will be requiring masks or face coverings for all…
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County Administration Building reopened to general public, County operating under adjusted schedule
June 11, 2020
County of Lexington officials have reopened portions of the County’s Administration building to the general public and are continuing to monitor the impact that COVID-19 is having on the Lexington…
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The Soundtrack of the Pandemic – Those Voices in My Head
June 11, 2020
By Reba Hull Campbell Hearing someone’s voice encourages a connection that’s completely different than just exchanging a text, an email or even a handwritten letter. A voice is as distinctive…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards over $500,000 in scholarships for 2020-2021 school year
June 10, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to 204 outstanding students across South Carolina and the country for the 2020-2021 school…
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Gov. Henry McMaster releases proposal for CARES Act funds
June 10, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today released his recommendations to the South Carolina General Assembly for how the state’s share of federal CARES Act funds should be invested. The governor’s proposal comes…
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Sherman College publications, communications receive national recognition
June 10, 2020Four of Sherman College’s key marketing and communications projects have been recognized at the national level, taking home second place and honorable mention prizes in the National Federation of Press…
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The NORD Family Foundation contributes $50,000 to support The Salvation Army Meals Service program
June 10, 2020
The NORD Family Foundation awarded $50,000 to The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program. The NORD Family Foundation has been…
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Recently acquired Frederick Douglass walking stick now on display
June 10, 2020
The South Carolina State Museum recently acquired a walking stick belonging to abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. The stick was gifted to him while visiting Charleston, S.C. in March 1888. This one…
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CH Mueller Inc. renews lease of 114,400 square feet at Caliber Ridge in Greer, South Carolina
June 10, 2020
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce CH Mueller Inc. has renewed their lease of 114,400 square feet of industrial space at 130 Caliber Ridge in Greer, South…
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