Koniver Wellness welcomes premiere fitness expert Ben Greenfield to Charleston
May 18, 2019
One of the most influential health and fitness experts is coming to Charleston for a discussion on health and longevity. Ben Greenfield is an ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, obstacle course racer,…
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First annual Food for Thought benefitting the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
May 17, 2019
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) introduced its brand new event, Food for Thought, on Thursday, May 2. Many guests, including Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and a prestigious…
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Nelson Mullins names Sally Caver Columbia office managing partner
May 17, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has named Sally H. Caver as managing partner of the Columbia office. She has assumed the day-to-day leadership of the office of more than 115 attorneys…
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Midlands Technical College grants college credits to Army finance soldiers in training
May 17, 2019
Furthering its partnership and commitment to the local military community, Midlands Technical College (MTC) signed an agreement to award college credits to soldiers training at the US Army Financial Management…
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All Richland Library locations to close May 22 for Staff Training Day
May 17, 2019
Columbia, SC- All Richland Library locations will close Wednesday, May 22 for a day of staff training. Hundreds of library employees from across the county will come together for a…
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Spartanburg Housing Summit to convene industry leaders and community members on the topic of Opportunity Housing
May 17, 2019
United Way of the Piedmont will host the Spartanburg Housing Summit on May 30 to educate stakeholders and residents on the importance of housing for all, focusing on local housing…
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South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association announces 2019-20 President and Board of Directors
May 17, 2019
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2019-20 officers and board of directors during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach. SCEDA and its 800+ members have been…
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Transportation Project to Cause Lane Closures, Traffic Delays on Clemson Road
May 17, 2019
Starting Monday, motorists who regularly travel Clemson Road in Northeast Richland are encouraged to seek alternate routes to avoid daylong lane closures related to road construction in the area. Richland…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2019
May 17, 2019
Employment Expansion Continues Unemployment Rate Ticks Up The number of individuals working moved higher, by an estimated 6,704 people, compared to March of 2019, establishing a new record of 2,281,003.…
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Free, daily circus and more new attractions highlight South Carolina State Fair’s 150th anniversary celebration
May 17, 2019
The South Carolina State Fair is adding a mix of new attractions to this year’s event in celebration of its 150th anniversary fair, which has been themed “Prized Winning Memories,”…
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Nonprofit Ponds Conservancy to hold presentation covering history of land at the headwaters of the Ashley River
May 17, 2019
Attend a presentation covering the history of the land & people who have called The Ponds home across time Sunday, June 16th at 2:00 PM, join Charles Philips of Brockington…
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LS3P welcomes new Practice Technology Manager
May 17, 2019
LS3P welcomed Ting Wang, AIA, LEED AP, who joins the firm as Practice Technology Manager. Wang, a licensed architect with over 16 years of experience, will focus on the design…
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New Morning Foundation announces Choose Well, a first of its kind program across South Carolina to reduce unintended pregnancy
May 17, 2019
New Morning Foundation has launched Choose Well, the largest contraceptive access program in our state’s history. It’s an alignment of 56 organizations with the shared vision to create a healthier…
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ABC Carolinas facilitates SHED construction competition among Charleston area high school students
May 17, 2019
As part of an ongoing partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber, Associated Builders and Contractors Carolinas Chapter held its second annual Build a SHED competition — an ABC Carolinas “Students Hands-On…
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State Museum announces new 4D movie, Fly Me to the Moon 4D
May 16, 2019
Action packed space odyssey to debut, Saturday, May, 25 The South Carolina State Museum will kick off its Cosmically Cool Summer of fun with the debut of the new 4D movie, Fly…
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Life in a Cold War missile silo: free lecture at the Relic Room
May 16, 2019
How did it feel to be at the tip of the nuclear spear during the Cold War? Specifically, what was life like sealed up for 24-hour shifts in a missile…
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Douglas B. White Joins GMK’s Architecture Division as an Intern Architect
May 16, 2019
GMK Associates, Inc., announced that Douglas B. White has joined the firm as an intern architect for the firm’s Architecture Division. In this role, Douglas supports all aspects of architectural…
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Lou Hammond Group announces two internal promotions
May 16, 2019
Lou Hammond Group announced that Lauren Van Liew and Kelsey Donnelly have been promoted to Account Supervisors. Lauren Van Liew and Kelsey Donnelly Lauren Van Liew specializes in public…
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United Community Bank donates to the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg
May 16, 2019
United Community Bank recently presented the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg with a $250 donation. The donation was organized by United’s Spartanburg team members due to the positive impact the Soup…
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S.C. Arts Commission receives $811,400 NEA grant
May 16, 2019
WASHINGTON – The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announces $80.4 million for 1,114 new awards located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and four U.S.…
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Spartanburg Chamber recognizes 49 Leadership Spartanburg graduates
May 16, 2019
The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce last week recognized the 49 graduates of the 2018-2019 class of Leadership Spartanburg during a ceremony at The Piedmont Club. Over the course of…
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Chapman Cultural Center awards 2019 Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship
May 16, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center is proud to announce it has awarded the annual Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship to Adriana Stamile. The scholarship fund is a component of an endowment fund through The…
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$580,870 awarded by Greenville Women Giving at annual meeting
May 16, 2019
Total Grants Surpass $6 Million Greenville Women Giving, a 560+ member local philanthropic organization, awarded $580,870 in grants last evening during its annual meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Since…
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Kyle Watson joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender
May 16, 2019
Attorney Kyle Watson has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. He joins the firm as a litigator, bringing extensive experience from his participation in trial advocacy competitions in…
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Lowcountry Food Bank matching campaign in May doubles your donation impact for summer meals
May 16, 2019
Now through May 24, you can double the impact of your donation to help ensure children in our community have enough to eat this summer. Through the generous support of…
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Chad Frampton honored among ENR’s National Top 20 Under 40 construction pros
May 16, 2019
Chad Frampton, president and CEO of Frampton Construction Company, LLC has been named to ENR Magazine’s National Top 20 Under 40 List, which honors exceptional professionals in the construction industry.…
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Midlands Technical College students receive full scholarships, part-time jobs from Michelin
May 16, 2019
Seven students signed agreements with Michelin to become technical scholars. In the fall, they will enroll in Midlands Technical College’s Electronics Engineering Technology and General Technology (Mechatronics) associate degree programs. …
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Financial advisor joins Capital Rotary
May 16, 2019
Patricia F. Dempster (at center in photo) was welcomed into Capital Rotary’s ranks on May 15 by sponsor Ione Cockrell and club president Philip Flynn. A Columbia native, Dempster is…
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Coastal Community Foundation announces new, permanent home
May 16, 2019In its 45th year serving the South Carolina coast, Coastal Community Foundation has secured a permanent home. With a generous gift from Charleston real estate investor Frank Haygood and his wife,…
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South Carolina Federal announces new Board Chairman
May 16, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has named Richard Buckner Chairman of the Board following its 2019 membership meeting. This is Buckner’s second term leading the credit union’s Board of Directors,…
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Fireflies partnering with ECHO Tools and Segra to rebuild community field
May 15, 2019
The Columbia Fireflies are partnering with ECHO Tools and Segra to help rehab a City of Columbia youth baseball field. The rehab will take place on May 15-16 at Pinehurst…
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Spartanburg Water announces new hire in purchasing
May 15, 2019
Spartanburg Water announced the employment of Darlene Thomas in the position of Sr. Procurement Specialist for the Purchasing department. In her role, Darlene will develop bid documents and assist with…
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Scott Turner to assume Deputy Superintendent role in Greenville County Schools
May 15, 2019
Turner is Longtime Spartanburg School District Five Superintendent Dr. Scott Turner, longtime Superintendent of Spartanburg School District Five, will join Greenville County Schools (GCS) as Deputy Superintendent, effective July 1. …
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Bruce Copeland VP of Marketing
May 15, 2019
SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Bruce Copeland their new Vice President of Marketing. Copeland joins SAFE Federal Credit Union from the Charleston, SC area where he most recently operated his…
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Burnside Elementary named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School
May 15, 2019At Annie Burnside Elementary School, you’ll hear buzz words like “transformation” and “finding your voice” to describe the change in students since the school started using the Leader in…
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City receives grant from Greenville Women Giving
May 15, 2019
The City of Greenville has received a $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving for a river restoration project within the Unity Park site. Greenville Women Giving announced the 2019 grant…
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Elliott Davis and Columbia Fireflies to host “Light Up Business Downtown”
May 15, 2019
Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, and the Columbia Fireflies announce the two organizations are partnering to host the inaugural “Light Up Business…
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CARTA moving forward with fare pass improvements
May 15, 2019
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) Board of Directors approved moving forward with the following items: Expansion of Senior Fares ($1 per ride) to all operating hours (previously available…
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Gov. McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission announce collaboration with Town of Nichols
May 15, 2019Seek Volunteers from Across the State to Help Combat Flooding Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin announced a collaborative initiative to assist the Town of…
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Non Profit Minute – Kassy Alia Ray, Serve & Connect
May 15, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities.…
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Susan Tallman joins the Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 15, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Susan Tallman has joined the company’s Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. An Indiana native, Tallman has lived in Clinton, SC…
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SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum to participate in Blue Star Museums program
May 15, 2019
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will participate in the tenth annual Blue Star Museums program to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel…
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Book explores changing face of Columbia
May 15, 2019
John Sherrer, Historic Columbia’s director of cultural resources, recounted how the capital city’s history has been chronicled in a new book – Remembering Columbia – when he addressed Capital Rotary…
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Benjamin Franklin Experience hires program coordinator
May 15, 2019
Benjamin Franklin Experience announced that Michael Rhett McCarthy has joined the team as program coordinator. “Michael is an incredible asset to BFE. His warmth and passion for improving the lives…
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Infinity Marketing presents analytics forum
May 15, 2019
Infinity Marketing hosted its Let’s Talk Analytics event on Tuesday, May 14, in association with Matt Hertig, Alight Analytics CEO and Co-Founder, focusing on the marketing data landscape, marketing analytics’…
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Honda R&D Americas Inc. to join Deep Orange 11 as OEM sponsor for sustainable-by-design concept vehicle
May 15, 2019
Honda R&D Americas Inc. will be the co-sponsor for Deep Orange 11, a sustainability-focused concept vehicle to be conceived and designed by automotive engineering students at the Clemson University International Center…
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Women in Philanthropy hosts the 16th Annual Power of the Purse on May 23 to raise money for Midlands parents in crisis
May 15, 2019
United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy hosts the 16th Annual Power of the Purse event Thursday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art, brought to…
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Local high school students graduate from United Way Youth Philanthropy Board
May 15, 2019
United Way of the Piedmont is excited to announce the newest graduates of its Youth Philanthropy Board program. Fourteen high school juniors and seniors along with their friends and families…
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Local software company, Kopis, creates new podcast
May 15, 2019
Leading software company, Kopis, has started a new podcast called EDGE. The podcast is hosted and produced by the company’s own Cody Edgar with new episodes each month. This latest…
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Amanda Rountree joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 15, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Amanda Rountree has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Rountree is an Upstate native with over ten years…
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