Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund to support Hurricane Dorian Relief efforts
September 8, 2019
Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund at www.OneSCFund.org to support nonprofit organizations that are, and will be, responding to the needs of individuals…
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Countybank unveils refreshed company website
September 8, 2019
Countybank is proud to launch its new website, providing a more comprehensive and user-friendly experience for online visitors. To experience Countybank’s revamped website, visit www.ecountybank.com. “Our new website better represents…
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South Carolina First Steps celebrates 20 years of helping children
September 7, 2019
South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness is celebrating 20 years of service to children and families on Tuesday, September 10. The celebration begins on the State House steps at…
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Charter opens Spectrum WiFi hotspots due to Hurricane Dorian
September 6, 2019
Over 44,000 hotspots in the Carolinas now open to all users to aid in storm response In support of the response to Hurricane Dorian, Charter Communications, Inc. has opened more…
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Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert, to speak at the FPA of South Carolina annual symposium
September 6, 2019
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced today that Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFP, will speak at their annual symposium and sponsor expo being held on Thursday, October 10 and…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new office coordinator
September 6, 2019
Rebuild Upstate has brought on Ashley Weekly as its new office coordinator. Weekly graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration as well as a previously earned…
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$5,000 grants to reward literary, dance excellence in S.C.
September 6, 2019
S.C. Arts Commission opens applications for FY21 Fellowships Deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 The South Carolina Arts Commission is accepting applications for $5,000 FY21 individual artist fellowships…
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Home Works announces new Program Officer
September 6, 2019
Home Works of America announced the addition of Dr. Sam Marcengill to serve as Program Officer. He will be responsible for helping guide and build the Home Works model in…
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Home Works announces new Program Officer
September 6, 2019
Home Works of America announced the addition of Dr. Sam Marcengill to serve as Program Officer. He will be responsible for helping guide and build the Home Works model in…
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Home Works announces new Program Officer
September 6, 2019
Home Works of America announced the addition of Dr. Sam Marcengill to serve as Program Officer. He will be responsible for helping guide and build the Home Works model in…
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A needed step toward improving S.C.’s beleaguered prisons
September 6, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller First, let’s acknowledge the obvious: All is not well in South Carolina’s prison system. Its troubles have been pretty well-documented over the past few…
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Roper Mountain Science Center groundbreaking
September 6, 2019The groundbreaking ceremony for Roper Mountain Science Center’s new Environmental Science and Sustainability Center took place on September 5th. The 28,428 square foot facility is the first new educational building…
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SYNNEX & ScanSource raise $36,298 for Project HOPE Foundation
September 6, 2019SYNNEX Corporation and ScanSource raised $36,298 for Project HOPE Foundation at the 6th annual Pelham Cup charity golf tournament. The tournament took place on Saturday, August 24 at the Legacy…
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Staffing company Hire Dynamics opens eighth branch office in South Carolina
September 6, 2019
Hire Dynamics, recently ranked a “Best Place to Work” by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for the seventh consecutive year, announces the opening of its newest South Carolina location…
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SPAMILTON: An American Parody comes to the Peace Center, Dec. 17-Jan. 5
September 6, 2019
The SPAMILTON: An American Parody tour launched on Dec. 20, 2018 and is now playing several multi-week engagements in its first season. The show will play a limited three-week run in the…
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Greenlink updates Google Maps with real-time information
September 6, 2019
Greenlink has worked with Google Maps to make using public transportation in Greenville even more convenient. Customers can get real-time bus arrival predictions with Google Maps, a popular navigation and…
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Evacuation orders lifted for all South Carolina counties
September 6, 2019In coordination with local law enforcement and county emergency management officials, Governor Henry McMaster has lifted evacuation orders for residents in all evacuated counties, effective immediately. Those counties include: Charleston, Berkeley,…
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Lee & Associates Greenville/Spartanburg appoints Matthew Reynolds
September 6, 2019
Lee & Associates Greenville/Spartanburg announced the appointment of Matthew Reynolds. Matthew joins Lee & Associates Greenville/Spartanburg as a Real Estate Analyst. His primary focus will be supporting the industrial team…
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Brenda “Diane” Milton joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 6, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brenda “Diane” Milton has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Milton has diligently served the community for years,…
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VC3’s Clark Cooper completes National Certified Government Chief Information Officer program
September 5, 2019
Clark Cooper, a Virtual Chief Information Officer at VC3, graduated from the University of North Carolina’s (UNC) School of Government National Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) program. The CGCIO…
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BJU to commemorate 9/11
September 5, 2019
On the eighteenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Bob Jones University will commemorate the 2,977 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, with a display of American flags at the…
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Pontiac Elementary School receives Magnet School Certification
September 5, 2019
The Montessori Magnet at Pontiac Elementary was recently recognized as a 2019 Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America. On August 15, the Montessori Magnet at Pontiac Elementary…
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Shannon Nissen and Gina Smith promoted to supervisors at Infinity Marketing
September 5, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, promoted Shannon Nissen to Marketing Supervisor and Gina Smith to Social Media Supervisor, serving as leaders across the firm’s creative and…
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Charleston County School District schools will be closed on Friday, September 6, 2019
September 5, 2019CCSD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Gerrita Postlewait, and the District’s Leadership team’s thoughts are with all who have been, and are being impacted by Hurricane Dorian. Based on the uncertain…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Beaufort, Jasper, and Colleton counties at 3:00 PM today
September 5, 2019Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect for all Zones in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Georgetown, and Horry Counties In coordination with local officials, Governor Henry McMaster has lifted the evacuation orders for…
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Columbia attorney Anthony Livoti named 2019 Fred H. Sievert Award recipient
September 5, 2019
Murphy & Grantland, PA announced that Shareholder Anthony W. Livoti has been awarded the 2019 Fred H. Sievert Award. This nationwide award is presented by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) to an…
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Global Spotlight: A Conversation with Mayor Bob Coble
September 5, 2019
Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) intern Lydia DeFelice interviewed Bob Coble last month to gain personal insight in his mission to build global engagement in Columbia. Lydia currently studies…
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Shannon Nissen and Gina Smith promoted to Supervisors at Infinity Marketing
September 5, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, promoted Shannon Nissen to Marketing Supervisor and Gina Smith to Social Media Supervisor, serving as leaders across the firm’s creative and…
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Kopis and American Cancer Society are teaming up for Real Men Wear Pink TopGolf Tournament
September 5, 2019
The annual American Cancer Society Real Men Wear Pink campaign is taking a new swing in October 2019. Kopis and the local chapter of American Cancer Society have come together…
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LS3P welcomes William Schlein, AIA, Healthcare Practice Leader
September 5, 2019
LS3P welcomed William “Willy” Schlein, AIA, who joins the firm as Healthcare Practice Leader. Schlein brings over 25 years of healthcare experience in programming, planning, design, project management, and construction.…
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GSP, RJ Rockers partner to launch airport-themed craft beer, Flight Line
September 5, 2019
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has expanded its partnership with Spartanburg-based RJ Rockers Brewing Company to create a new beer available exclusively at GSP. “GSP is excited to partner with RJ…
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Spartanburg Water announces promotion of Billing Coordinator
September 4, 2019
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Tara Fleming to the position of Billing Coordinator. In her new role, Tara will be responsible for the coordination of utility…
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Spartanburg Water announces hiring of Senior Communications Specialist
September 4, 2019
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce that Haley Bowers has joined the organization as Senior Communications Specialist. Bringing a strong background in television journalism, most recently as a producer for…
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Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Fund established at Coastal Community Foundation to support hurricane recovery efforts
September 4, 2019Coastal Community Foundation is now accepting donations to The Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Fund, established with the Grand Bahama Port Authority, to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Dorian devastated the…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election
September 4, 2019The filing period for the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election opened on Monday, August 19, 2019 at noon and closes on Friday, September 6, 2019 at noon. The following individual(s)…
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Ticket sales for 150th South Carolina State Fair begin Sept. 4
September 4, 2019
Admission tickets and ride vouchers for the 2019 South Carolina State Fair are on sale. Discount admission tickets and ride vouchers are available through Oct. 8 at participating Circle K…
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Select Health makes it easier for members to get medical help during hurricane Dorian
September 4, 2019
Policies Temporarily Lifted to Help Members in Affected Areas Access Needed Care and Services North Charleston, S.C. — Select Health of South Carolina, the state’s oldest and largest Medicaid managed care…
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East Point students learning Mandarin Chinese
September 4, 2019
Columbia’s East Point Academy merges cultures, inspires minds and expands horizons for students by teaching them Mandarin Chinese, the world’s most spoken language. In the process, East Point earned an…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election
September 4, 2019The filing period for the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election opened on Monday, August 19, 2019 at noon and closes on Friday, September 6, 2019 at noon. The following individual(s) have…
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United Way of the Midlands postpones United Way Day to September 17 due to possible impending weather
September 4, 2019
United Way of the Midlands announced it will postpone United Way Day, its annual kickoff event, due to Hurricane Dorian’s potential impact. United Way Day will be held on Tuesday,…
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Cuba: A Family Feud that became Presidential Politics
September 4, 2019
After the Obama thaw, is President Trump returning U.S.-Cuban relations to the chilly days of the Cold War? Will Cuba be our friend or foe? The World Affairs Council Upstate…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Dorian Update
September 4, 2019
September 4 @ 12 PM The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1, and the Municipal Emergency Operations Center remains fully activated with city officials working in 12-hour…
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Soda City Market partners with The Moore Company
September 4, 2019
Soda City announced a recent partnership with The Moore Company, Columbia’s leading boutique real estate agency. Existing event patrons, prospective residents, and community enthusiasts are encouraged to visit The Moore…
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Seven college students join Northwestern Mutual’s Nationally recognized internship program
September 4, 2019Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services firm, has selected seven college seniors to gain valuable financial planning experience in the firm’s nationally recognized internship program. Alexandra Worts of Furman University,…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Dorian update
September 4, 2019
As of 4 p.m. yesterday, area landfills have closed and garbage and trash collection has been suspended in all areas of the city until further notice. Citizens are urged to…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 3, 2019
September 3, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/30/2019 to 09/05/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Angel Has Fallen 2 $11,799,409 $44,489,260 2 Good Boys 3 $9,505,900 $59,199,085 3…
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City of Charleston September 3 Hurricane Dorian update
September 3, 2019
The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1, indicating the highest state of emergency operations, and the Municipal Emergency Operations Center remains fully activated as officials prepare for…
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Local non-profit to organize Fall River Clean-up
September 3, 2019
Local citizens are coming together to remove litter and debris from the Reedy River as part of this year’s Fall River Clean-up with support from the City of Greenville and…
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1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott St. John recognized as a 2019 Woman of Influence
September 3, 2019
The team at 1×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott St. John, the architecture firm’s president and owner, has been honored among Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2019 Women of Influence. St.…
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Economic Development Partnership hires Avery as Marketing and Research Director
September 3, 2019The Economic Development Partnership, serving Aiken, Edgefield, Saluda and McCormick Counties, announced the hiring of Kelci Avery as its Marketing and Research Director. Avery will be responsible for all aspects…
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