Children’s ADDvocacy of SC is established to support schools and teachers in the Upstate
October 26, 2018
CASC Research-Based Programming Will Serve Students with Learning Differences Children’s ADDvocacy of SC (CASC), a new 501(c)3 based in Greenville County, is identifying and implementing research-based programs that are intended…
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Matt Schiering joins Contec, Inc. to lead U.S. marketing team
October 26, 2018
Schiering’s hire signals company’s expanding industry foothold Longtime marketing executive Matt Schiering has joined Contec, Inc. as the company’s first Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to further solidify its growing foothold in the…
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Softdocs announces additions to customer base spearheaded by cloud-based implementations
October 26, 2018
Softdocs, the industry’s only education-focused enterprise content management provider, announced continued growth, as the company saw a significant increase in cloud-based deployments of Etrieve, their all-in-one ECM platform, during the…
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Nucor Building Systems expanding Lexington County operations
October 26, 2018
Facility Expansion to Create 60 New Jobs Nucor Building Systems, a leading manufacturer of custom, pre-engineered metal building systems, is growing its existing operations in Lexington County. The company’s $7…
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TransformSC bus tour takes lawmakers, business leaders, and education advocates to Florence, Sumter schools
October 26, 2018
TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, took a group of 40 policymakers, business leaders, educators, and education advocates on a tour of schools in Florence and…
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National Drug Take Back Day at CVS Pharmacy & Walgreens
October 26, 2018The Lexington Police Department, along with the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be working together on Saturday, October 27, 2018,…
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Richland Two announces first Rookie Teacher of the Block
October 26, 2018Richland School District Two, announced that Round Top Elementary school special education teacher Brett Frye is the first H&R Block Rookie Teacher of the Block. The district and the tax…
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Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Celebrate Freedom Foundation
October 26, 2018
Funding will support STEM education and workforce development programs. Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) has received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy to support the foundation’s work in developing the next…
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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story at Town Theatre – November 2-18
October 26, 2018With songs such as “Chantilly Lace,” Oh Boy,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Everyday,” “Ready Teddy,” “Not Fade Away” and “Rave On,” this is one toe-tapping show you’ll not…
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Grady Beard awarded SCWCEA 2018 Lifetime Service Award
October 26, 2018The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) has awarded Grady Beard with its Lifetime Service Award. The award honors individuals who have contributed significantly to the success and betterment…
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Successful On the Table initiative sparks productive dialogue across region
October 26, 2018Central Carolina Community Foundation to share compiled results with the community in early February 2019 On Oct. 24, 2018, thousands of Richland and Lexington County residents, organizations, and local businesses…
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Grady Beard awarded SCWCEA 2018 Lifetime Service Award
October 26, 2018
The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) has awarded Grady Beard with its Lifetime Service Award. The award honors individuals who have contributed significantly to the success and betterment…
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Introducing 2018-2019 Richland Library Friends and Foundation board members
October 26, 2018
Supporting the work of one of the top five libraries in the country, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation is announcing its 2018-2019 board members. Leadership positions include: Sara Fisher…
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Successful On the Table initiative sparks productive dialogue across region
October 26, 2018Central Carolina Community Foundation to share compiled results with the community in early February 2019 On Oct. 24, 2018, thousands of Richland and Lexington County residents, organizations, and local businesses…
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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story at Town Theatre – November 2-18
October 26, 2018
With songs such as “Chantilly Lace,” Oh Boy,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Everyday,” “Ready Teddy,” “Not Fade Away” and “Rave On,” this is one toe-tapping show you’ll not…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer completes lease with GGR International in Daniel Island, SC
October 25, 2018Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transaction in the Charleston area: GGR International leased 1,012 square feet of office space at 225 Seven Farms…
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MUSC receives 2018 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
October 25, 2018
For second consecutive year, MUSC earns national diversity award INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recently designated The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as one of the 2018 Health Professions Higher…
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September passenger counts increase again
October 25, 2018
Charleston International Airport passenger counts increased an overall 8.8 percent in September. Enplanements rose 8.1 percent and deplanements rose 9.4 percent last month as compared with September 2017. People flying…
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College of Charleston implements Clear Bag Policy at all ticketed athletics events
October 25, 2018
In order to expedite entry and provide a safe and secure environment for our student-athletes, staff, fans, guests and visitors, College of Charleston Athletics has implemented a Clear Bag Policy…
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Charleston Animal Society at “Cat-pacity!”
October 25, 2018
Fee-Waived Adoptions on Cats and ½-Priced Kittens Through Sunday Charleston Animal Society has had a surge of cats come into the shelter in the past week, leaving it filled to…
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Frampton Construction tapped to build The Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park
October 25, 2018Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has been selected by the Charleston Parks…
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The Citadel Graduate College celebrates 50 years of educating leaders
October 25, 2018Mitchell Lee, recording sensation and Citadel alumnus to perform at anniversary tailgate Oct. 27 The Citadel Graduate College educates students in classrooms on campus and online around the world. However,…
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Atlanta-based ArtsNow awarded AAEDD Grant to fund smART Literacy! project in South Carolina schools
October 25, 2018
Charleston County School District chosen as a beneficiary of $2.27 million+ ArtsNow grant ArtsNow Learning (ArtsNow) has been selected to receive funding through the US Department of Education’s (USDOE) Assistance…
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Charleston launches online performance management hub
October 25, 2018The City of Charleston is proud to announce the launch of a new online, data-driven performance management hub focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of City services. The hub…
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Truesdale Medical Center opens in North Charleston, offering HIV care and primary medical care
October 25, 2018
Truesdale Medical Center, offering both primary medical care and treatment specific to those living with HIV, has opened in North Charleston. The center operates in partnership with Palmetto Community Care,…
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Group facilitator Thetyka Robinson joins TCCC staff
October 25, 2018
Thetyka Robinson to lead facilitation of TCCC’s networks, consortia and project teams Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative has hired Thetyka Robinson as Director of Facilitation. Robinson is responsible for the facilitation…
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Mayor Tecklenburg announces renovation plan for Charleston Municipal Golf Course
October 25, 2018This afternoon, Mayor John Tecklenburg joined members of Charleston City Council and community leaders for a press conference to announce the city’s plans to renovate the Municipal Golf Course for…
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South Carolina students outperform nation on SAT and Advanced Placement examinations
October 25, 2018The College Board released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students scored fifteen points above the national average on the SAT exam and exceeded…
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CARTA to offer free service on Election Day – November 6
October 25, 2018
Lowcountry residents can roll to the polls at no cost Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) service will be free on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, the transit agency announced…
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Furman University offer new Master of Arts in Strategic Design
October 25, 2018
Furman University has announced that it will offer a Master of Arts in Strategic Design (MA-SDG) through a collaboration with the Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center in Atlanta. Pending final…
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Lowcountry Livability PAC endorses Joe Boykin for County Council
October 25, 2018The Lowcountry Livability Political Action Committee (LLPAC) (http://livabilitypac.org) today announced its endorsement of Joe Boykin for Charleston County Council. Mr. Boykin is running against incumbent Anna Johnson for the district…
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Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in lease of 5955 Core Rd, suite 522
October 25, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord, Greenville Corporate, LLC, in the lease of 7,008 SF of space at 5955 Core Rd, Suite 522. Mike…
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Caldwell Commercial represents tenant in lease of 1064 Gardner Rd, Charleston, SC
October 25, 2018Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant, Beacon Association Management, in the lease of 1,112 square feet of space at 1064 Gardner Road in Charleston. Brett Schleifer…
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S.C. Arts Commission offers $5,000 to state’s artists
October 25, 2018It’s not a multi-state lottery win, but there are more recipients and they’ll at least get the full, stated value. Individual artist fellowships of $5,000 are awarded every spring by…
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SCSBA names The Greenville Drive a Champion for Public Education
October 25, 2018
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) awarded The Greenville Drive with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 23, during the Greenville County Schools board meeting at…
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Julia Ross joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 25, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Julia Ross as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Julia’s family has deep roots in real estate and custom home building and after…
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Tri-County Technical College to launch Manufacturing Works program with Belton-Honea Path High School
October 25, 2018
Beginning this spring, Belton-Honea Path High School students will have the opportunity to gain technical skills while exploring careers in manufacturing through a new certificate program to be offered by…
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Mary Black Health System-Spartanburg employees paint pink pumpkins for breast cancer awareness
October 25, 2018
Mary Black Health System-Spartanburg(MBHS-S) is holding its annual pink pumpkin contest in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Different departments decorated pumpkins with messages reminding women to get their mammograms.…
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Career & job Fair 2019 @ SHHS
October 25, 2018Spring Hill High School Careers Pathway Magnet cordially invites you to participate with our first Career & Job Fair on Friday, January 18, 2019, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at…
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The Cliffs expands Cycling Program with Bobby Julich and Christian Vande Velde
October 25, 2018The Cliffs announced that Bobby Julich and Christian Vande Velde have joined The Cliffs’ team of cycling guides. They will work with current director of cycling, George Hincapie, to expand…
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Cynthia Yoshida joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 25, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Cynthia Yoshida has joined the company’s Garlington Road Office as a sales associate. Yoshida earned a bachelors of arts in economics…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport September passenger traffic continues upward trend
October 25, 2018
Passenger traffic at Columbia Metropolitan Airport continues its growth trend with an 8.48% increase in departing passengers September year-to-date over the same nine month period in 2017. In the month…
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West Columbia Beautification Foundation is paving the way in the newest West Columbia Park
October 25, 2018
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is selling a limited amount of commemorative bricks to be placed in the newest West Columbia All-Inclusive Park – Everyone – Every Ability – A…
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Kevin Gause named leader for Wells Fargo’s business banking team in Pee Dee
October 25, 2018
Continuing to serve the financial needs of its Business Banking Group (BBG) customers, Wells Fargo & Company announced that Kevin Gause has been named Pee Dee Market President. Gause will…
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Art & Essay Contest Announcement
October 25, 2018
Every Year the Atlantic Institute has an Art & Essay contest for Middle and High School students with amazing prizes. This year’s theme is: “Building Community: The Role of Teens.” If…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum receives federal funding to address statewide educational challenges
October 25, 2018
EdVenture Children’s Museum has been awarded two federal grants totaling $397,493 from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in support of its statewide early education and youth development…
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Teal Pumpkins Mean Understanding and Safety
October 25, 2018
By Mark Mozingo Halloween kicks off the holiday season and for most families, it is a fun, active time. But for some, especially the families in our special needs…
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Are you actually saving money by renting?
October 25, 2018By William R. Jeter As a 27-year-old financial advisor, between my friends and clients, I am frequently questioned about whether or not to the rent or buy. Owning a…
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Opportunity Zones = Help for Lagging Economies
October 25, 2018South Carolina’s Department of Commerce is laying groundwork for participation in a new community development program – Opportunity Zones – established by Congress as part of 2017’s Tax Cuts and…
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Estate planning for digital assets
October 25, 2018By Laird W. Green, CFP® You may have decided who inherits Grandma’s favorite vase at your death, but have you determined who gets your pictures on Shutterfly? Today, almost…
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