Give and Receive at the Laurens Libraries this Holiday Season

November 29, 2023

This December, the Laurens Public Libraries offer two ways to help those less fortunate in our community. The Food for Fines program gives you the opportunity to have your fines…

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LRADAC announces Tifani Moore as new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation

November 28, 2023

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Tifani Moore has been promoted to the position of Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation.…

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S.C. Arts Commission debuts new brand, websites

November 28, 2023

The South Carolina Arts Commission is excited to announce a striking new brand, along with a new website, that better represents the agency’s work and the South Carolina creatives it…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Meredith Trout, BEATS Barre Studio

November 28, 2023

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

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Midlands Technical College Golf Classic sets record

November 28, 2023

The Midlands Technical College Foundation hosted its annual Golf Classic on November 6 and shattered another record for the amount raised. This year’s $100,000 in donations exceed the $75,000 and…

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John Brunty Coaching offering Sober Curious Workshops for those wanting to quit drinking or cut back on their consumption

November 28, 2023

Have you ever thought your alcohol consumption may be a problem and you might need to stop? Or have you ever thought you may need to cut back on drinking?…

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BOC Sciences celebrates Nobel Prize awarded to Scientists behind COVID-19 vaccines

November 28, 2023

BOC Sciences expressed its congratulations to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for being recipients of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognized…

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City Council Highlights | November 21, 2023

November 28, 2023

During the City Council meeting, City Council approved several items on the consent agenda that continue to invest in water and sewer infrastructure. Items 16 and 17 include important work…

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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced Charity Fraud Awareness Week and releases Wise Giving & Professional Solicitor Report for 2022-2023

November 28, 2023

Secretary of State Mark Hammond joined other state, federal, and international charities regulators to announce Charity Fraud Awareness Week, which runs from November 27th through December 1st.  As part of Charity…

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Big D Butcher: A Local Meat Stop for Everyone

November 28, 2023

Situated on Torrington Road in Clinton, Big D Butcher is the preferred destination for many locals seeking top-notch meats. This small-town butcher shop provides a diverse range of meats, from…

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Taste of Lake Murray tickets on sale now! 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray Fundraiser

November 28, 2023

Early-bird sale ends on February 14 at Midnight Tickets are on sale now for The Social Event of the Year, the Taste of Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center, on March 21,…

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Historic Columbia and Columbia Green launch Columbia Canopy Project

November 28, 2023

Historic Columbia and Columbia Green announced the launch the public phase of the Columbia Canopy Project, a multifaceted effort to address the impacts of structural racism on Columbia’s historically marginalized…

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Preparing for tax season? You can now access past copies of Individual Income Tax returns on MyDORWAY!

November 28, 2023

​​​What you nee​d to know: Taxpayers can now access transcripts of past SC Individual Income Tax returns if they have an account in MyDORWAY, the SCDOR’s free online tax portal.…

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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs

November 28, 2023

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications for the 2024 NxLevel Microentrepreneur and 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel Microentrepreneur program…

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Yellow-legged hornet detected in Jasper County; Clemson officials ask public to report large hornets

November 28, 2023

An invasive yellow-legged hornet was trapped in Jasper County last week, according to Clemson University officials tasked with protecting the state’s beekeeping industry. The hornet was captured Nov. 9, and…

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AG producers to expand markets and create jobs in 37 states and Puerto Rico

November 28, 2023

$33.2 Million Investment in South Carolina Supports New and Better Market Opportunities and Expands Existing Ones U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making investments…

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SC Educator Supply and Demand Report released: Concerns rise over increasing teacher vacancies

November 28, 2023

The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has unveiled its 2023-24 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report, revealing a surge in teacher vacancies across South Carolina. Since 2001,…

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Colliers Retail Report: Vacancy falls as lease rates and absorption increase

November 27, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Vacancy decreased to 2.84% in the third quarter of 2023 with the absorption of 106,360 square feet…

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Sheriff Leon Lott receives Salvation Army bell-ringer commendation award

November 22, 2023

Lott accepts the award on behalf of the men and women of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott received the Salvation…

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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge over $110,000 to United Way

November 21, 2023

Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a “Colliers Gives” campaign to raise funds for local United Way agencies and to volunteer with Home Works of America Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC –…

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Colliers announces Real Estate Management Services team hires in Columbia

November 21, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina announced three new hires for its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in Columbia. Kerstin Mink has joined the company as Property Manager for the Synergy…

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Treating people like people

November 21, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   Last week we had our Gala for Our Place of Hope. We brought in a guy by the name of Luke Knowles. Now, I was part…

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The Morning Routine

November 21, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Come daybreak, my preferred time to get moving, I check on my neighbor’s flag. I check to see that his place is ok after another night…

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HighRun DataScience launches new data-driven solutions for the pharmaceutical and clinical industry

November 21, 2023

HighRun DataScience, a leading provider of data science solutions, announced the launch of a new suite of services for the pharmaceutical and clinical industry, including clinical trial design, data analysis…

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Habitat affiliates in Laurens and Greenville merge to create more affordable housing

November 21, 2023

Using an all-volunteer team of dedicated board members working with the community, Habitat for Humanity of Laurens County has done an amazing job for the past 20 years of meeting…

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Swing, Shuffle, and Shout — The Holidays are Happening at Harbison Theatre

November 21, 2023

Swing, Shuffle, and Shout – The Holidays are Happening at Harbison Theatre Enjoy returning favorites and classic tales with a twist! Back by popular demand, A Christmas Carol, returns to…

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Robinson Gray member Amanda Mellard joins board of SCDTAA

November 21, 2023

Amanda Mellard, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has joined the board of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association as an at-large member. The SCDTAA is an association…

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President of Addison Homes Todd Usher presents at Department of Energy/National Science Foundation event on Ambient Energy in Buildings

November 21, 2023

Todd Usher, founder and President of Addison Homes, a local home builder that specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes, has offered a presentation at a Department of Energy event held…

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Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray

November 21, 2023

Parade Registration Ends Monday @ Noon Lake Murray Country’s Christmas Light Boat Parade, returns on Saturday, December 2. Don’t miss this FREE family waterfront event that will get everyone in the…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis thanks Charleston County Treasurer Mary Tinkler for her support returning unclaimed property

November 21, 2023

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis extended his appreciation to Charleston County Treasurer Mary Tinkler for her continued efforts to return unclaimed property to Lowcountry citizens. “Treasurer Tinkler has been a valued partner…

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Sunrise Café opens its doors on Main Street

November 21, 2023

The City of Columbia Economic Development Office and The Main Street District marked the opening of Sunrise Café on Main Street. Sunrise Café, launched by military veteran Johnny Davis, serves…

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St. Pat’s in Five Points tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. on Black Friday

November 21, 2023

Exclusive $15 Black Friday ticket offer for St. Pat’s festival in Columbia, S.C.  St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns Saturday, March 16, for its 42nd…

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South Carolina Trail Towns project putting Palmetto State municipalities on the map

November 20, 2023

Trail Town designations launched by the S.C. National Heritage Corridor Last summer, S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, officials with the S.C. National Heritage Corridor and those of the statewide SC7…

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Paul Hartley, SIOR to partner with son in Charleston, SC

November 20, 2023

Paul Hartley, SIOR, Senior Broker and Director of Office Properties at Trinity Partners’ Columbia, SC office, has announced that he will be moving from Columbia to his primary home in…

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South Carolina volunteer receives national award from Make-A-Wish® America.

November 20, 2023

On November 15, 2023, South Carolina resident and Make-A-Wish volunteer, Anthony Guidice, was recognized for his service with a national award. Anthony was selected to receive the Suzie Allen Volunteer…

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National Film Festival debuts documentary about first-of-its-kind blood cancer Master Clinical Trial

November 20, 2023

“Coloring Outside the Lines” follows the life-or-death journeys of four patients with aggressive leukemia and the groundbreaking clinical trial designed to save them. RYE BROOK, NY  – The story of…

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Hendrick Automotive Group donates $130,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank

November 20, 2023

Hendrick Automotive Group makes donation presentation to Lowcountry Food Bank; Hendrick Automotive Group pack meals for 750 families who experience food insecurity Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that Hendrick Automotive…

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The Cayce Police Department is accepting donations for Shop with a Cop

November 20, 2023

The Cayce Police Department is accepting donations for their annual Shop with a Cop Event that will be held on December 16th. Our goal is for each child to receive…

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Tech Wednesdays (Tecnologia Miercoles) is Back!

November 19, 2023

Tech Wednesday is Back! Need help understanding your digital device? Tech Wednesdays (Tecnologia Miercoles) is here to help. Jayson Santana at the Clinton Library, and Robert Peake, in Laurens will…

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Global expedition leader receives South Carolina Chamber’s prestigious military award

November 17, 2023

Mullikin honored for distinguished federal and state military service By Christopher D. Carter Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin, S.C. State Guard (SCSG), the former commanding general of the…

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OSHA and the NLRB partner to coordinate enforcement actions

November 16, 2023

By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC   On October 31, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the federal government agency that enforces workplace safety standards, and the National…

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Abby Anderson, The Congaree Vista Guild

November 16, 2023

The Vista in Columbia, SC has had a growth spurt! There are several new businesses that have opened recently or will be opening soon. Learn more about one of our…

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The Work Of Hands

November 16, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Folks say the future belongs to “Knowledge Workers.” A so-called knowledge worker is someone who manages information within a specific subject area. I suppose I’m a…

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City of Columbia to host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive

November 16, 2023

The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation to host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive benefiting…

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Columbia VA Health Care, SC Housing team up to tackle veteran homelessness

November 16, 2023

SC Housing and the Columbia Veterans’ Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS) joined forces to make 50 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers available to homeless…

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City of Columbia accepting applications for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards

November 16, 2023

The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…

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