Vacations in Capital City/Lake Murray Country, South Carolina, start in the great outdoors
June 10, 2020
Join in the outdoor excitement centered around world-class lake events from fishing to boating, as well as outdoor adventure like hiking and biking on countless trails With travelers easing back…
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Going VIRTUAL in 2020: 30th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon
June 10, 2020
Breast cancer doesn’t pause. Neither will Prisma Health Midlands Foundation in its 30-year effort to support Prisma Health Breast Center. In October, the 30th annual Walk for Life and Famously…
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Palmetto Breeze launches Tribute Tuesday sails to support Pay It Forward Charleston
June 10, 2020
Palmetto Breeze has announced it will be supporting Pay It Forward Charleston as part of this season’s Tuesday sails out of Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC. As Charleston’s premier…
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MAKO Medical’s new patient portal offers “real time” COVID-19 test results
June 10, 2020As employers in South Carolina and across the United States continue to reopen for business, they are looking for effective and time efficient ways to make sure their employees remain…
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New principal selected for Longleaf Middle School
June 10, 2020
Longleaf Middle School will soon welcome a new principal. Starting July 1, 2020, Teresa Price Boyd will take over as principal of Longleaf. At a board meeting Tuesday, June 9,…
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TCCC Board of Directors welcomes Dondi E. Costin, PhD
June 10, 2020
Dondi E. Costin, PhD, is the President of Charleston Southern University, and elected to the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative board of Directors for a three-year term. Dr. Costin has…
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Add a little soul to your Friday evening with Richland Library – June 12
June 10, 2020
Fill your Friday evening with a little harmony. Join Richland Library for Evening Arts: IndigoSOUL from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, June 12 on our Facebook Page. This live performance,…
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McClancy Seasoning expanding operations in Lancaster County
June 9, 2020
More Than $9.4 Million Investment to Create 108 New Jobs McClancy Seasoning, a leading food product innovation and manufacturing company, announced plans to expand its Lancaster County operations. The investment…
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Power lineworker training program to meet workforce demands
June 9, 2020The SC Technical College System Foundation awarded Tri-County Technical College a second year of funding from a $1 million Duke Energy grant to expand its power lineworker training program to…
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Ashley Fortenberry named Product and Process Integration Manager at Tindall Corporation
June 9, 2020
Tindall Corporation’s South Carolina Division promoted Ashley Fortenberry to Product and Process Integration Manager. Fortenberry’s new position was created to oversee the development and execution of projects using the new…
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The protests have exposed the flaws that we Americans must keep working to repair
June 9, 2020
By U.S. Rep. James Clyburn In my memoir “Blessed Experiences: Genuinely Southern, Proudly Black,” I share a philosophy I developed as a student protester on the campus of South…
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City of Charleston Municipal Court reopened Monday, June 8 2020
June 9, 2020The city of Charleston Municipal Court will return to its regular schedule of conducting traffic and criminal bench trials on Monday, June 8, 2020. No jury trial cases are being…
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Citizens encouraged to report damage
June 9, 2020City of Charleston staff have been actively working to identify and evaluate damage that occurred on Saturday night. Citizens and business owners are encouraged to continue to report damage at:…
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College of Charleston remains focused on efforts to improve diversity, inclusion
June 9, 2020
It’s been an unprecedented time in the Holy City and around the United States as people of all ages and races have taken to the streets in recent days to…
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College of Charleston announces tuition freeze for 2020-2021 academic year
June 9, 2020The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted unanimously on June 9, 2020, to approve a tuition freeze for the 2020-21 academic year. The board’s decision comes as students and their families are dealing with the financial impacts…
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City of Charleston waives building permit fees related to May 30 damage
June 9, 2020At their emergency meeting this morning, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and members of City Council voted to waive all fees for building repairs related to property damage incurred by property…
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Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton says ‘We’re Going to be O.K.’
June 9, 2020Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton Says ‘We’re Going to be O.K.’ College of Charleston alumna Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton says that kids need to know that being sad is okay. Stressful times…
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MUSC Health biweekly COVID-19 report
June 9, 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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MarineMax Charleston hosts blood drive for the American Red Cross
June 9, 2020
MarineMax Charleston plans to host a blood drive to support the American Red Cross. Diana De Carvalho, MarineMax Regional Marketing Manager, states, “we want to do our part in giving back to…
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Leading South Carolina laboratory, Premier Medical Laboratory Services, now providing COVID-19 antibody testing
June 9, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Premier Medical Laboratory Services, a commercial diagnostic laboratory is now expanding their COVID-19 testing portfolio by adding antibody testing to their offerings. With a recent increase in…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names May Circle of Excellence recipients
June 9, 2020
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from May through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Phillips named to U.S. Chamber national initiative to address inequality of opportunity
June 9, 2020
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce selected Carlos Phillips, Greenville Chamber President/CEO, to serve on its National Initiative on Inequality of Opportunity. The national steering committee includes five other leaders from…
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Charter launches 2020 Digital Education grant program
June 9, 2020
Charter Communications, Inc. announced applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2020 Spectrum Digital Education grant program, which supports nonprofit organizations that educate community members on the benefits of…
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SC SBDC urges businesses to prepare for hurricane season
June 9, 2020
Small businesses encouraged to plan ahead of active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season The South Carolina SBDC network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, urges small businesses to prepare…
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Northwestern Mutual receives Top Workplaces award in South Carolina
June 9, 2020
Northwestern Mutual of South Carolina recently received recognition as one the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the third consecutive year. The list is based on employee feedback gathered through…
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Joint statement on need to continue to practice social distancing and proper use of face masks in South Carolina
June 9, 2020
In the best interest of the health of all South Carolinians, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), S.C. Hospital Association (SCHA), S.C. Medical Association (SCMA) and S.C.…
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David Renaker joins First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker
June 9, 2020
David Renaker has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker in Lexington. In his new role, Renaker will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with business customers and…
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Eric Lysak joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
June 9, 2020
Eric Lysak has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker in Greenville, SC. A native of Greer, SC, Lysak holds over 10 years of experience as a banking professional.…
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GaffneyLewis attorney, Christina Summer, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
June 9, 2020
GaffneyLewis, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Christina Summer has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney in the firm’s Charleston office,…
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Roadwork on Alexander Road, in West Columbia, will impact traffic flow for improvements to Riverwalk parking
June 9, 2020
The City of West Columbia is creating additional parking for the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater and Park along Alexander Road. Roadwork will impact traffic along Alexander Road beginning today through…
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Drop off electronics, other recyclables for Richland Recycles Day – June 27
June 9, 2020
Richland County residents are encouraged to drop off unwanted household items at the free Richland Recycles Day event, set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Residents should enter Gate…
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Seven companies receive almost $300,000 in SCRA grants
June 9, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) recently awarded grants to seven companies totaling almost $300,000. The types of grants, companies and award amounts are as follows. ACADEMIC START-UP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ASAP) GRANTS are…
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Expanded “Palmetto Heroes” provides COVID-19 essential workers with opportunity for homeownership
June 9, 2020
In 2006, The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) created Palmetto Heroes to help bring homeownership within reach for some of the most courageous and dedicated…
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Chambers USA names Robinson Gray a ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation
June 8, 2020
Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has in its 2020 edition once again recognized Robinson Gray for its work in…
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City’s Parks and Recreation re-opening plan (PHASE 3 now in effect)
June 8, 2020In an effort to provide citizens with directions regarding re-opening, the City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced that they will re-open their parks and amenities in phases…
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ERG Payroll & HR now providing HR solutions for life science companies
June 8, 2020
Certain industries have a more complex and unique HR structure than others. One of the largest ones is the life sciences industry. Which is why ERG Payroll & HR is…
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First Reliance Bank collects over 3,400 pounds of food in “You Can Make A Difference” Food Bank Drive
June 8, 2020
During the month of May, First Reliance Bank held its “You Can Make A Difference” Food Bank Drive to assist those in need during the COVID-19 health crisis by restocking its local…
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University of South Carolina ranks among top worldwide universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2019
June 8, 2020
For the eighth-consecutive year, the University of South Carolina stands among the top 100 universities in the world, based on the number of U.S. utility patents faculty members received in…
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Nephron to donate more than 100,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to UofSC
June 8, 2020
Kennedy: “No Matter How Tall the Challenge is, Gamecocks Step Up” Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the country, today announced it would donate more than…
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Superintendent Booker announces upcoming leadership roles
June 8, 2020
Upon his retirement as Superintendent of Spartanburg School District Seven, Dr. Russell W. Booker will begin two new influential roles within the Spartanburg community. Dr. Booker is slated to become…
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Kornelia Kostka named as Greenville Area Development Corporation Research Manager
June 8, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Kornelia Kostka as the economic development organization’s new Research Manager. In her new role, Ms. Kostka will manage the GADC’s research efforts that…
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Hudson Oak launches opportunity fund, with focus on multifamily and single-family investment
June 8, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Hudson Oak Development, which specializes in multifamily and for-rent single family developments, has announced the launch of an opportunity fund. The fund is targeting development opportunities and…
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HireQuest files registration statement for shares related to merger
June 8, 2020
Company Registers 9.9 Million Shares as Part of Command Center Merger GOOSE CREEK, SC – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national provider of back-office and operational support for franchised operators…
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Santee Cooper, Central begin process to add up to 500MW solar power
June 8, 2020
Santee Cooper and Central Electric Power Cooperative have launched a bid process seeking to purchase up to 500 megawatts (MW) of new utility-scale solar power through several projects to be…
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Saving Skylab: America’s First Space Station documentary from Hubbell Utility Solutions wins three Telly awards
June 8, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – Hubbell Utility Solutions, Power Systems division will receive three Telly awards for Saving Skylab: America’s First Space Station. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television…
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First class of Midlands Youth Apprenticeship graduates
June 8, 2020
High schoolers earn real experience and a paycheck before graduating Seven high school seniors graduated this past week and become the first group to complete The Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Program.…
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United Community Bank selects Greenville area bankers for 2020 Leadership Academy
June 8, 2020United Community Bank has chosen fifteen of its emerging leaders for the bank’s 2020 Leadership Academy, an internal professional development program which includes team members from across the four-state United…
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PCT LTD adds additional distributor, announces new hospital installations
June 5, 2020
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL) is pleased to announce they have added another company to their growing distributor network. BOX Bioscience (www.boxbioscience.com) of Mount Pleasant, SC…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces new mobile COVID-19 testing schedule throughout the Lowcountry
June 5, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (FHCN) has announced new mobile COVID-19 testing dates throughout Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester counties. A local federally qualified community health center, FHCN has partnered with…
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SpiritLine Cruises announces reopening of tours, cruises
June 5, 2020
Fort Sumter Tours and SpiritLine Cruises are once again offering harbor cruises and trips to Fort Sumter. The company has implemented detailed protocols and cleaning procedures to ensure the health…
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