Chad Charles of Charles & Associates Inc. named Lakelands HBA president
February 10, 2025
GREENWOOD, S.C. – One of the region’s most respected builders has been named president of theLakelands Homebuilders Association. Chad Charles is the president of Charles & Associates, and is a lifelong…
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SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell re-elected to America’s Public Television Stations Board of Trustees and elected Professional Vice Chair
February 10, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell has been re-elected to the America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) Board of Trustees and selected as the Professional Vice…
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Global expedition leader begins DAY ONE as new director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources
February 10, 2025Mullikin received three unanimous confirmations in run-up to new post By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin – acclaimed global expedition leader, attorney, university professor, retired two-star military commander,…
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Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Regional comes to USC
February 9, 2025Now in its 30th year, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington has been raising the bar for high school jazz education across the United States and internationally. The program provides all participating…
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Scout Motors installs final steel beam for Production Center in Blythewood
February 9, 2025
Ceremony marks another milestone for the company’s $2 billion investment in South Carolina This week, Scout Motors celebrated another milestone, as the company’s construction team installed the final steel…
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Joye Law Firm to Award $14,000 in 2025 Scholarship Program
February 9, 2025
Joye Law Firm recently announced the launch of its 2025 Scholarship Program, beginning on February 1st. Since its inception in 2006, the firm has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to…
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Lander University to Host Reception for Art Faculty and Alumni
February 9, 2025
The community is invited to join the Department of Art + Design for a reception and conversation with artists featured in the Faculty and Alumni Exhibit now on display in…
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Lander Physical Education Student Earns Top National Honor
February 9, 2025
A Lander University student has been named the recipient of the Southern Tier Region Outstanding Future Professional Award from the National Association of Health and Physical Literacy(NAHPL). The award to…
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Clinton Library to Host Special Valentine’s Day Storytime
February 9, 2025
Families are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special Storytime at the Clinton Library on Tuesday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Ms. Dottie, known for her engaging songs and…
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Presbyterian College Baseball Opens Season Feb. 14 Against Georgetown
February 9, 2025
Presbyterian Baseball Opening Day is 1 Week Away! The wait is over! Baseball season is here, and we’re kicking it off in style with the Presbyterian College Blue Hose taking…
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American Advertising Federation – Charleston announces call for entries for 2025 Awards
February 7, 2025AAF Charleston To Host Award Show to Celebrate Innovation and Creativity in Advertising The American Advertising Federation – Charleston (AAF Charleston) announced that submissions for the 2024-2025 AAF Charleston Awards…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates Women’s Build House
February 7, 2025
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County welcomed home Amber Meihofer’s family Thursday afternoon. Meihofer and her family are the new owners of a home on Sturtevant Street in part due…
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Ed Royall, CPA, to Chair Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Charleston
February 7, 2025
Ed Royall, CPA, is joining the Alzheimer’s Association as the Executive Event Chair of the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Charleston, SC. Royall, who is a partner at Brown…
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Sheriff’s Department’s new Tactical Medical Program graduates 22
February 7, 2025Training developed in-house said to be the first on its scale in the Palmetto State By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) held its first-ever graduation…
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South Carolina Public Radio welcomes Reagan Knight as new local host for All Things Considered
February 7, 2025
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) is proud to announce Reagan Knight has joined the team as the new local afternoon host for All Things Considered. Knight discovered his love…
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Governor appoints new Board Chair of South Carolina Research Authority
February 7, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority announces that William “Bill” Kirkland has been named by Governor Henry McMaster as chairperson of the SCRA Board of Trustees. He replaces long-time chairperson Don Herriott.…
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Building Trust, One Meal at a Time: How Serve & Connect is Transforming Communities Across the Carolinas
February 6, 2025
Ten years ago, I took the first step toward healing and change after losing my husband, Greg, a Forest Acres Police Officer, who was tragically shot and killed in the…
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River Bluff Head Football Coach Blair Hardin announces resignation
February 6, 2025
River Bluff High School announces that Blair Hardin has officially resigned as head coach of the River Bluff football team, effective 2/6/25. Coach Hardin stated that after nearly two decades…
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Henry Cooper joins Colliers | South Carolina’s Real Estate Management Services team
February 6, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced Henry Cooper has joined its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team as an Assistant Property Manager for the Meridian office tower at 1320 Main Street.…
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City Council approves the installation of T2 Cosmo Pay Stations on Main Street
February 6, 2025
During this evening’s City Council Meeting, City Council approved the installation of twelve (12) T2 Cosmo Pay Stations on Main Street (Item #3). This project directly correlates to the City…
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MUSC burn center and MUSC Zucker Institute partner with Chitozan Health to develop advanced antimicrobial burn and wound gels
February 6, 2025
The groundbreaking innovation is set to revolutionize burn and wound care for faster healing and better outcomes The South Carolina Burn Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)…
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Rebuild Upstate announces 2025 board members and leadership team
February 6, 2025
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers and members for the upcoming year. The new officers are Kathy Hodges as board chair; Rob Schmidt as vice-chair and governance chair, Nick…
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Angelica Tyler joins the Original Six Foundation as Program Coordinator
February 6, 2025
The Original Six Foundation announced that Angelica Tyler has joined the organization as the new Program Coordinator. With an extensive background in STEM program management and a passion for fostering…
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Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate announces strong year-end results
February 6, 2025
Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate, a leading commercial real estate brokerage company, announces year-end results for 2024 of 35 real estate transactions representing a value of more than $39…
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Celebrate Black History Month with FREE Soda City Certified® scavenger hunt, highlighting historic Columbia sites + more
February 6, 2025
Features 20 local African American sites in the Columbia area, cash prizes to winners Soda City Certified® (SCC), Columbia’s only mobile application that aims to help residents and visitors explore our…
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Breeze Airways Expands Service from GSP with Four New Routes
February 6, 2025
Travelers flying out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) will soon have even more options as Breeze Airways adds four new routes to its growing network. Beginning in May 2025, the…
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CREW Midlands-SC announces 2025 Board of Directors
February 5, 2025
CREW Midlands-SC announced its 2025 Board of Directors to lead the local chapter of CREW Network, the leading global business network in commercial real estate. Marie Dieckmann, Senior Associate with…
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CREW Network Foundation Scholarships now available
February 5, 2025
CREW Network Foundation Scholarships Now Available CREW Midlands announced the CREW Network Foundation scholarship program is now accepting applications. The scholarship offering supports female students as they pursue university-level education…
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Colliers South Carolina Industrial Report: Upstate absorption carries statewide performance
February 5, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights South Carolina saw major deals in the Upstate by third-party logistics firms and automotive OEMs drive…
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Welcoming the new person
February 5, 2025
By Jeff Becraft My wife’s birthday is around the time of Thanksgiving. This was an especially significant Thanksgiving this past year because we got to see all four grandkids.…
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Harbor Entrepreneur Center experiences growth and launches global supply chain program
February 5, 2025
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center (HEC), a nonprofit innovation hub located in the Town of Mount Pleasant and home to more than 100 businesses, announced it is a recipient of a…
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Dr. Laurie Theriot, MD, to Chair Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Greenville
February 5, 2025
Dr. Laurie Theriot is serving as the Executive Event Chair of the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Greenville, returning for a second year in the vital volunteer role.…
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Breeze Airways expands at GSP with three new seasonal routes
February 5, 2025
Breeze Airways is expanding at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) with the addition of three new seasonal routes. Beginning May 2025, Breeze will offer nonstop flights to Fort Myers (RSW), Pittsburgh…
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Four promoted to Vice President at integrated design-build firm A M King
February 5, 2025Carolinas-based A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, announced that JD Boone, Andre Harris, Carl H. Morse and David Sawicki have been…
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Free lecture to address Air Force intelligence analysis in Vietnam
February 5, 2025
Few of us are experts on the Vietnam War, but most of us have heard that perhaps the greatest flaw in the way the United States conducted it was that…
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More than 1,500 athletes to compete in Charleston at 2025 Fittest of the Coast
February 5, 2025
Fittest of the Coast, the fastest-growing CrossFit competition in the United States, returns to Charleston from Feb. 7 – 9, 2025, at the Charleston Area Convention Center. More than 1,500…
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Shanon Peake named to S.C. Bar’s 2025 S.C. Bar Leadership Academy
February 5, 2025
Shanon N. Peake, a member of SMITH | ROBINSON law firm, has been named to the South Carolina Bar’s 2025 Leadership Academy, a selective program designed to train the next…
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Converse University announces Dr. Will Case as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
February 5, 2025
Converse University has appointed Dr. Will Case to serve as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective immediately. Case joined Converse in 2015 as an assistant professor of chemistry…
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Diaper Drive-Thru Returns February 11 in Laurens to Support Local Families in Need
February 5, 2025
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 11, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM! Join us in the parking lot of Wattsville Drug (24 Sirrine Street, Laurens) for the next Diaper Drive-Thru event. Free diapers and wipes…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges SC sheriffs to partner with ICE on immigration enforcement
February 5, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter today to the state’s 46 sheriffs encouraging them to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) to perform some immigration…
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Waterloo Elementary School Selected as Finalist for National Institute for Excellence in Teaching’s Founder’s Award, $10,000 Cash Prize
February 4, 2025
School one of five nationwide recognized for outstanding efforts to foster educator excellence and advance student success, contending for a $50,000 grand prize. The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching…
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Presbyterian College’s Laurens County Service Scholars Program transforms lives in Laurens County
February 4, 2025
At Presbyterian College, “While We Live, We Serve” isn’t just a saying – it’s a way of life that now opens doors for local students. The Laurens County Service Scholars…
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Lander’s New Voices Continues to Showcase Student Talent
February 4, 2025
New Voices, Lander University’s student journal, launched its latest edition at a launch party Wednesday, January 22. Beginning with only Dr. Misty Jameson, Dr. Andrew Jameson and a handful of…
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3 SC Technical Colleges Unveil Mobile Advanced Manufacturing Labs
February 4, 2025
Leaders of three of the state’s technical colleges took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for a trio of mobile advanced manufacturing labs that will bring critical workforce training resources…
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Food for Families Workshop Rescheduled for February 12 at Clinton Library
February 4, 2025
The Food for Families nutritional program, originally scheduled for January 22 but postponed due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for Monday, February 12, at the Clinton Library. This free…
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SAFE Home Walk/Run Set for March 1 to Benefit Local Domestic Violence Victims
February 4, 2025
Community members and businesses are encouraged to lace up their sneakers and join the SAFE Home Walk/Run on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The event will take place at Crossfit 864,…
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ART Clinton 2025 to Showcase Local Talent and Boost Community Spirit
February 4, 2025
Expanding on Last Year’s Success After a successful inaugural year, ART Clinton is returning in April 2025 with ambitious plans to expand its impact on the community. Launched in 2024,…
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Citizens Can Now Make Outdoor Debris Burn Notifications Online
February 4, 2025
SCFC website enhancements make legal requirement easier, more convenient The South Carolina Forestry Commission is making it easier for the public to conduct safe residential yard debris burns. Citizens who…
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South Carolina Taxpayers: Don’t Miss These Valuable Credits and Deductions for 2024
February 4, 2025
With tax season approaching, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is reminding families to review important deductions and credits that may help lower their Individual Income Tax liability. Before…
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The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley named to Forbes Magazine’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
February 4, 2025Morgan Stanley announced that The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group based in Columbia, SC has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2025 list of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams. Forbes Best-In-State…
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