Bill Rhodes earns NAR Designation in Senior Real Estate
February 19, 2024
Bill Rhodes with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the SRES® Council of the National Association of REALTORS®.…
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Presbyterian College earns Center of Excellence grant to fund tutoring program in public schools
February 19, 2024
Presbyterian College has earned a three-year Centers of Excellence grant from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education to establish a program that puts college education majors in public school classrooms to…
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President and First Lady surprised with complementing endowments that honor remarkable Decade of Success with the University
February 19, 2024
Family and friends of Clemson University President Jim Clements and First Lady Beth Clements surprised them with the announcement of a pair of endowments, together worth more than $1.4 million, created in their honor…
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Shaftesbury Glen’s Ryan Wilkinson wins 18-Hole qualifier, spot in The Q at Myrtle Beach
February 19, 2024
Ryan Wilkinson, PGA Professional at Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club, shot a 2-under par 70 at Wachesaw Plantation East to win an 18-hole shootout and earn a spot in…
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Farm Bureau Day
February 19, 2024
The American Farm Bureau (AFB) Women’s Leadership Committee representatives will deliver food donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities Columbia, SC, which will contribute to our Make-a-Meal program. Farm Bureau Day…
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Newberry College to host inaugural human trafficking conference
February 19, 2024
Newberry College will host its inaugural Shedding Light on Human Trafficking & Exploitation Conference, set for April 12 at the college’s Center for Teacher Education, 1121 Speers St. in Newberry.…
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CNN Commentator Bakari Sellers to Speak at Presbyterian College’s Annual Waters Lecture in Political Science on Feb. 28
February 19, 2024
One of the country’s foremost political commentators will address current affairs at Presbyterian College’s 2024 Samuel Calvin Waters Lecture. Attorney, author, and former S.C. Representative Bakari Sellers will speak 7…
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Colliers announces marketing team updates in Columbia office
February 19, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announced Maryanne Grinnell has been promoted to Marketing Coordinator and Cooper Belle has been hired as Marketing Assistant in the firm’s Columbia office. As a Marketing…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country announces legendary country Music Band ALABAMA will headline the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown
February 19, 2024
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) announces the headline act for the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown, June 14-15, 2024 at Segra Park will be Grammy® Award-winning Country Music Legends Alabama. With 43…
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Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air announces Winter Specials and Best of the Upstate nominations
February 19, 2024
Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air, a trusted provider of comprehensive home services in the Carolinas, announced its Winter Specials and participation in the Best of the Upstate nominations. As…
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Burnette listed among the 50 Most Influential
February 19, 2024
Malissa Burnette, a founding partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, is being honored in the 50 Most Influential list of the Midlands in the just-released edition of Columbia Business Monthly.…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Turlington named to Forty Under 40
February 19, 2024
Hayden Turlington, a wealth advisor with Wagner Wealth Management, has been named to GSA Business Reports Forty Under 40 list for 2024. GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40 celebrates the…
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Columbia College appoints alumna Dr. Sandra Rouse as Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
February 19, 2024
President John H. Dozier announced the appointment of Dr. Sandra Rouse ‘95, as the next Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Columbia College. Dr. Rouse has…
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Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood plan: public meeting set for Tuesday, Feb. 20
February 19, 2024
The City of Greenville is partnering with the Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood Association and community stakeholders to update the 2002 Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood Master Plan and replace the existing Planned Development (PD) zoning…
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Mullikin honored for civil rights work
February 19, 2024Attorney, retired military officer recognized by Briggs family, other civil rights leaders By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, a Camden-based attorney and retired two-star commander of the S.C.…
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Trinity Partners leases high profile redevelopment project in downtown Lexington
February 19, 2024
Trinity Partners announced 102 W. Main Street in Lexington, SC is fully leased. Braden Shockley and Roger Winn, SIOR represented the landlord in all three transactions of this redevelopment project…
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LCSO Partnering with Scent of Hope
February 19, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with the Upstate Bloodhound Search and Rescue team to provide Scent of Hope kits to Laurens County residents in an effort…
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Viral Outpouring of Support: Community Unites to Aid Young Boy Attacked by Dogs
February 18, 2024
In the wake of a terrible incident on Livingston Street in Clinton, where 11-year-old A’Rhyan Anderson, known as Red, faced a brutal dog attack while waiting for his school bus,…
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Matthew Brownlee Announces Candidacy for Laurens County Council District 2
February 18, 2024
Matthew Brownlee, a lifelong resident of Hickory Tavern, has announced his candidacy for Laurens County Council District 2. This district encompasses parts of Hickory Tavern, Greenpond, Princeton, and Waterloo. Brownlee…
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Thornwell Welcomes Elizabeth Milhous as Vice President for Mission Advancement
February 18, 2024
Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, is honored to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Milhous as the organization’s…
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Chris Wilkes Announces Candidacy for Laurens County Sheriff
February 17, 2024
Local businessman and former police officer Chris Wilkes released a video to Facebook announcing that he is challenging Don Reynolds for Laurens County Sheriff. The video received more than 10,000…
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Lander alumni reveal why the Honors College is a success
February 17, 2024
Since its founding in Fall 2013, the stories of success from Lander University’s Honors College have been measured through study abroad experiences, student research awards, prestigious internships, academic honors and…
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Countybank, Greenwood Capital donate $1,500 to MODELS Academy
February 17, 2024
Officials from Countybank and Greenwood Capital Associates visited Piedmont Technical College’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Jan. 18, 2024, to present a donation of $1,500 to the college’s special initiative, MODELS…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – February 20
February 17, 2024
The City of Laurens Planning Commission will hold a meeting at the CPW Training Center (214 Church Street, Laurens) on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:30 pm. The meeting is…
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Cyberwoven welcomes new ‘Weavers’ and promotes one
February 16, 2024
Cyberwoven, an award-winning brand, digital marketing, and website design and development firm, shared the latest additions to its team. Joseph Chiariello and Karen French join the agency’s Client Services Team…
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School District Five educator receives national award for environmental education
February 16, 2024
Dutch Fork Elementary Academy of Environmental Sciences resident scientist, Amy Umberger, has been named South Carolina’s Outstanding Earth Science Teacher by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT). During a…
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Exploring Cherokee Heritage: Laurens County 4th Graders’ Field Trips to Warrior Creek Tribal Grounds
February 16, 2024
An exciting educational initiative is underway in Laurens County. The Laurens County Museum has partnered with the Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation SC and the SC Arts Commission to offer a…
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March into Your Local Library! Exciting Events Hosted by the Laurens County Public Library
February 16, 2024
As the winds of March sweep across Laurens County, the Laurens County Public Library invites residents of all ages to join in a month-long celebration of knowledge, community, and fun.…
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Celebrating Agriculture: Laurens County Spotlight on Agriculture’s 50th Annual Event
February 16, 2024
The Laurens County Spotlight on Agriculture is gearing up for its 50th annual event on March 14, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. Organized by the Clemson University Cooperative…
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Charleston School of Business named top 10 Education partner for 2023 Essentials of HR enrollments
February 16, 2024
Charleston School of Business Continuing and Professional Education division recently secured a spot among the top 10 enrollments for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Essentials of HR courses…
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Bon Secours now offering PSMA imaging for prostate cancer
February 16, 2024
New Technology Helps with Treatment Decisions Bon Secours St. Francis is now offering Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) imaging to help treat prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer…
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Berkeley County’s Project SEARCH class recipient of 2023 Salvation Army of Charleston, SC’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award
February 16, 2024
Berkeley County Government’s Project SEARCH class has been named the 2023 “Volunteer of the Year” by the Salvation Army of Charleston, SC. The organization presented the prestigious award to the…
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Scout Motors breaks ground on Production Center in South Carolina
February 16, 2024
New facility will be home to Scout Motors’ production operations Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the next generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, broke ground on…
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VentureSouth celebrates 10 years & announces 2023 results
February 16, 2024
VentureSouth, the Southeast’s largest early-stage investment organization, is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of an unwavering commitment to “make money, have fun, and do good.” VentureSouth began…
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Annual SC tourism conference celebrates industry success with Gov. McMaster and previews 2024 marketing strategies
February 16, 2024
More than 350 tourism industry leaders from across the state gathered for the 59th annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel on Hilton Head Island at the Westin Resort &…
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Santee Cooper announces EVolve Recipients
February 16, 2024
Santee Cooper has awarded $50,821 through its EVolve Grant program to fund electric vehicle projects proposed by Embassy Suites Oceanfront Resort at Kingston Plantation, Sterling Euliss Enterprises and Veranda at…
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Riverbanks’ new conservation efforts are for the birds
February 15, 2024
New Partnerships Allow for Avian Conservation to Soar Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has joined South Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) to prevent one of…
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DeWees Real Estate Group represents buyer in local land transaction
February 15, 2024
DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s residential, office, retail, industrial, and land markets from acquisitions, to leasing and management, is proud to announce…
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14th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic: Where the Wild Things Are edition
February 15, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy announces the 14th annual Teddy Bear Picnic presented by Dominion Energy on March 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved tradition brings families together…
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Mroz Institute will host the Summit on Conflict and World Cooperation
February 15, 2024
The Mroz Global Leadership Institute will host the summit “Conflict, Cooperation, and Diplomacy: Perspectives on the Middle East, Latin America, China, and Russia” on February 22-23, 2024. The event will…
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Charleston County School District and City of North Charleston announce Joint Commission members committed to enhancing educational outcomes
February 15, 2024
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the City of North Charleston announced that the Joint Commission, dedicated to bolstering educational outcomes and support for North Charleston students and their…
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Gallivan White Boyd welcomes attorney Charles S. Verdin IV
February 15, 2024
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that Charles S. Verdin IV has joined the firm as a partner in its Greenville office. Charles S. Verdin, IV has been practicing for almost…
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Duke Energy celebrates Black History Month with $75,000 in grants supporting community and cultural programs in South Carolina
February 15, 2024
Funding will go to enrichment, mentoring and family skills programs in African American communities In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation has provided $75,000 in grants to…
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Avelo Airlines adds new nonstop service to Manchester-Boston and Rochester
February 15, 2024
Avelo Airlines is expanding its footprint at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) with the addition of two new routes. The airline announced today that it will add new nonstop flights to…
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Sustain SC welcomes new CEO, Leslie Skardon
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Leslie…
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EnerSys intends to expand its presence in South Carolina with new operations in Greenville County
February 15, 2024
EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, has announced it plans to expand in South Carolina with the establishment of new operations in Greenville County. This…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Meghan Riordan joins Project Host Board of Directors
February 15, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Meghan Riordan was recently selected to serve on the Board of Directors for Project Host, a local nonprofit fighting food insecurity in the Greenville…
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Knight Foundation supports three local nonprofits with $200,000
February 15, 2024
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a Midlands philanthropic partner since 1993, awarded $202,565 to three local nonprofit organizations. The Knight Foundation is committed to ensuring Columbia has…
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Grace Herlong Loveless named one of GSA Business’s Forty Under 40
February 15, 2024
Grace Herlong Loveless has been named one of GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40. GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40 annually celebrates the success and community involvement of 40 professionals…
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EnerSys intends to grow South Carolina footprint by establishing new operations in Greenville County
February 15, 2024
$500 million investment has the potential to create 500 new jobs EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, announced it plans to grow the company’s South…
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