A sweet treat 107 years in the making: Mast General Store & Goetze’s Candy collaborate on candy bar
December 9, 2025
The Mast General Store announced its first collaboration with Goetze’s Candy Company – a caramelized chocolate bar! The new taste experience is right on target with its name – the Mast Store Provisioners Vanilla Bulls-Eyes Chocolate Bar – and is available in all locations. To celebrate the partnership, the new Bulls-Eyes Bar will be sampled at all…
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Santee Cooper approves MOU with Brookfield Asset Management to proceed with feasibility study
December 9, 2025
Terms Include $2.7 Billion, 550 MW to Benefit Santee Cooper Customers Taking the next step in the potential sale of two partially built AP1000 units to Brookfield Asset Management, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a formal feasibility period regarding completing those units. The deal terms…
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Santee Cooper Board of Directors approves 2026 budget
December 9, 2025
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved $1.7 billion in non-fuel operations and maintenance costs and capital spending for 2026, as part of its annual budget review for the utility. Of that total, approximately $1.1 billion is for capital needs, primarily for transmission and distribution systems and system-wide improvements. Including anticipated fuel and purchased…
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Leadership announced for 2026 heart health events in the Lowcountry
December 9, 2025
American Heart Association announces chairs of 2026 campaigns The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, announced the volunteer chairs who will lead four 2026 campaigns: Michael Scarafile, Anne Kroman, D.O., Ph.D., Hillary Blevins, and Keith Horton. These leaders will guide efforts to raise critical funds and advance equitable…
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BASF in South Carolina receives Best in Business award
December 9, 2025
For the fifth consecutive year, readers of South Carolina Business Magazines have honored BASF sites across Upstate South Carolina with a Best in Business Award. In 2025, BASF earned a Silver Award in the Best Advanced Materials and Plastics Company category for its sites in Central (Clemson), White Stone, Mauldin and Seneca. The company previously…
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The City of Columbia and BizArts present A Christmas Story, a holiday celebration supporting Richland County First Steps
December 9, 2025
7Sunday’s BizArts, in partnership with the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, announced BizArts: A Christmas Story—an uplifting holiday community celebration, nonprofit and small business showcase, and fundraiser supporting the children and families of Richland County First Steps—taking place Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4-7 pm at the Columbia Museum of Art. Designed to bring together families,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brad Moranz, The Charleston Christmas Special
December 8, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators from the non profit world, in each of our markets (Columbia, Greenville/Spartanburg and Charleston) with a short video. Some interviews will also include a full…
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities welcomes two new board members
December 8, 2025
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) announced the appointment of Brian Boland and Chuck Garrett to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the board’s collective expertise and leadership. The Endowment’s thirteen-member Board is composed of hand-selected leaders from across the United States and Canada, representing diverse sectors and perspectives to strengthen and…
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Sumner & Todd named to Best Law Firms in America for DUI defense
December 8, 2025
Greenville law firm Sumner & Todd Attorneys at Law has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms in the top Tier 1 category for DUI/DWI Defense. It is one of just two top Tier 1 Greenville law firms recognized in this specialty practice area. The firm, which deals exclusively in DUI and…
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24 nonprofit leaders named to 2025 Carolina Leadership Seminars class
December 8, 2025
Together SC program equips new executive directors with skills, strategies, and a statewide peer network to strengthen their organizations and communities. Together SC’s Carolina Leadership Seminars (CLS) announced the nonprofit executive directors selected for its 2025 class. Since 2016, CLS has supported more than 200 nonprofit executives in South Carolina, offering a trusted space for…
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HTC Partners with Make-A-Wish to host celebration to grant local child a trip to Legoland
December 8, 2025
Community Partner Helps Conway 12-Year-Old Receive Long-Awaited Wish HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, hosted a Make-A-Wish celebration today at its Conway campus to announce that Scarlett, a 12-year-old from Conway who is currently battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma, will receive her wish for a trip to LEGOLAND and a Disney park of her choice. The…
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Together SC announces new partnership with Grantlytics
December 8, 2025
To Bring AI-Powered Grant Discovery Tools to South Carolina Nonprofits Exclusive 20% Member Discount Now Available – Introductory Webinar on December 17 Together SC, the state’s network for nonprofit leadership, announced a new partnership with Grantlytics, an innovative AI-driven grant discovery and management platform designed to help nonprofits find, apply for, and manage grant funding…
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Ezekiel Ministries announces staff openings to strengthen group mentoring programs
December 8, 2025
As part of a renewed push to build healthy mentoring relationships and meet growing demand, Ezekiel Ministries is now hiring for several part-time positions across its after-school group mentoring programs. The organization invites committed, Christ-centered individuals to join the team making a difference in the lives of children and youth in the Midlands. Positions Available…
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Palmetto Citizens wraps up third annual Teacher of the Game program with Gamecock Athletics
December 8, 2025Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, as part of their partnership with Gamecock Athletics, announces the conclusion of the third annual Teacher of the Game program. Launched in 2023, the season-long initiative spotlights K-12 teachers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their students, schools and communities. This year’s program recognized seven South Carolina educators at home games…
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Lack of affordable housing is hurting schools
December 8, 2025
By Mario E. Brown We hear a lot about educators leaving their profession, and that there is a looming teacher shortage across the country. While we often hear about low pay and burnout being the major factors, there is another major issue. Lack of affordable housing. Many teachers are being priced out of the communities…
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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community names Donald Lilly as new President & CEO
December 8, 2025
Following a months-long nationwide search, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community has announced its incoming Chief Executive Officer, Donald Lilly. Lilly most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer for The Woodlands at Furman, a nonprofit Life Plan Retirement Community in Greenville, SC. “Still Hopes is a community with an extraordinary legacy of compassion, excellence, and…
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Not too late to get tickets for Saturday’s Yuletide Home Tour in Georgetown
December 8, 2025
Proceeds benefit area public libraries It’s hard to believe the annual Friends of the Georgetown Library Yuletide Home Tour happens this Saturday, December 13th, from 1 – 5 pm, featuring 11 beautiful residences in and around Georgetown’s Historic District decorated in holiday finery and open for visiting. The tour also features two venerable houses of…
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Wagner Wealth Management brings home four SC Best in Business Awards
December 8, 2025
Wagner Wealth Management was honored with four 2025 South Carolina Best in Business Awards this week. Nominated and voted on by the public, the firm received two Gold Awards for Best Company of the Year and Best Financial Brokerage Firm while also earning two Silver Awards for Best Wealth Management Firm and Best Executive (Dan…
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Together SC announces new partnership with Grantlytics to bring AI-powered grant discovery tools to South Carolina nonprofits
December 8, 2025
Exclusive 20% Member Discount Now Available – Introductory Webinar on December 17 Together SC, the state’s network for nonprofit leadership, announced a new partnership with Grantlytics, an innovative AI-driven grant discovery and management platform designed to help nonprofits find, apply for, and manage grant funding with greater efficiency and success. Through this partnership, Together SC…
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Home for the Holidays: A Song That Celebrates the Journey Back to What Matters Most
December 8, 2025
Few Christmas songs capture the warmth of returning home quite like “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays.” With its cheerful melody and heartfelt lyrics, the song has become an annual reminder of what the season is truly about—reconnecting with the people and places that feel like home. The song was written in 1954…
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Nominations Open for the 2026 Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award
December 8, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award—an honor that recognizes individuals whose commitment to helping others strengthens and uplifts our community. Presented annually, the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award pays tribute to those who use their time, talents, and compassion to make…
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Chris White named President & CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport
December 8, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that Chris White, A.A.E. has been named President & CEO, effective January 5, 2026. “It’s a privilege to be chosen to serve as President and CEO of CAE,” said White. “Columbia Metropolitan Airport is a vital gateway for the Midlands and South Carolina, and I’m excited to help it grow…
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Don’t Get It — Or Regret It: A Holiday-Market Lesson for Laurens County Doers, Dreamers, and Difference-Makers
December 8, 2025
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher There’s something magical about wandering through a European Christmas market — lights twinkling overhead, music drifting through cobblestone streets, vendors showcasing handcrafted treasures. While exploring one of these markets on my current travels, I picked up an item I loved, admired it, imagined exactly where it would go… and then put…
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LCSO Celebrates Service and Community at Annual Employee Christmas Dinner
December 7, 2025
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office gathered last night for its annual Employee Christmas Dinner, an evening dedicated to reflection, appreciation, and fellowship among the men and women who keep the agency moving forward each day. The event brought together deputies, staff, volunteers, and supporters for a warm celebration of another year of hard work and…
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Laurens CPW Announces 2026 Laurens County Public Power Scholarship
December 7, 2025
In partnership with the City of Clinton and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA), Laurens Commission of Public Works (CPW) has announced the opening of the 2026 Laurens County Public Power Scholarship—an annual opportunity designed to support the next generation of community-minded students. The scholarship recognizes outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and…
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A Sip of Support: Crave Clinton’s Sugar Plum Fairy Gives Back This Holiday Season
December 7, 2025
Crave Clinton is adding extra sweetness to the season with a special drink that does more than delight taste buds. Throughout December, customers can enjoy the festive Sugar Plum Fairy, knowing that a portion of every drink sold will be donated to the Laurens County Safe Home. This seasonal initiative offers a simple—and delicious—way for…
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Interstate 85 Corridor Study to Set Stage for Upstate Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
December 6, 2025
In 2026, SCDOT will conduct a comprehensive, planning-level transportation study of the Interstate 85 Corridor, setting the stage for significant transportation infrastructure improvements in the Anderson-Greenville-Spartanburg area. The study will identify a range of potential solutions for current and future mobility and safety issues in light of continued regional traffic volume growth. In partnership with…
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Understanding the Joro Spider: Clemson Expert Shares What Locals Need to Know
December 6, 2025
Content adapted from Clemson University’s Joro Spider Q&A, authored by Dave Coyle, Clemson Cooperative Extension. As Joro spiders continue making headlines across the Southeast, Clemson University is helping residents separate fact from fear. In a recent Q&A article, Jaime with the Clemson Cooperative Extension offered a grounded look at these brightly-colored newcomers—spiders that are big,…
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A General’s Journey: Lander Alumna’s Images Chronicle Life of Service, Travel, Storytelling
December 6, 2025
Lander University alumna and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Marie Goff has spent her life in motion – leading soldiers, crossing continents and now capturing the world one photograph at a time. From remote mountain ridges to quiet village markets, she documents the hidden corners of the globe through her lens while chronicling her journeys in…
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Five Football Players Named in PFL All-Academic Teams
December 6, 2025
The postseason awards rollout for the Pioneer Football League concluded on Wednesday afternoon with the announcement that five Presbyterian College football players were selected for the conference’s All-Academic squads. 2025 PFL Offensive Player of the Year Collin Hurst was among three All-Academic first-team picks, along with tight end Nathan Levicki and defensive lineman Carter Szydlowski.…
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Lander Professor Awarded Grant in Decision-Making Research
December 5, 2025
Empowering students to learn and understand decision-making skills is the goal of a project by Lander University Associate Professor of Education Dr. Rachel Schiera. Schiera was recently awarded a grant that will support her research into decision education and help her and a colleague develop a high school English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum. The grant…
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South Carolina Advances Long-Term Cybersecurity Strategy With Launch of New Center at SCRA
December 5, 2025
South Carolina continued its steady, years-long investment in cybersecurity on Wednesday with the official launch of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)—a major step designed to strengthen statewide protection against evolving digital threats. The announcement marks the latest milestone in an ongoing effort that began in 2017 with the…
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South Carolina State Election Commission Selects Next Executive Director
December 5, 2025
The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Jenny Wooten as the agency’s next Executive Director, concluding a two-month appointment process that began in October 2025. The Executive Director serves as the state’s chief election official and oversees the agency’s day-to-day operations. The position is subject to Senate approval. Before…
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Annual Membership Drive: Friends of the Georgetown Library
December 5, 2025
Annual Membership Drive Underway As 2025 draws to a close, the Friends of the Georgetown Library are reaching out to local residents and businesses to participate in its annual membership drive. The primary purpose of this initiative is to support vital programs for both children and adults who utilize the Georgetown Public Library. Role and…
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Holiday Scams Grow More Sophisticated as Fraudsters Target Busy Season
December 5, 2025
As families, shoppers, and businesses gear up for the holiday rush, scammers are rolling out new tactics designed to take advantage of year-end financial activity. This is the time of year when people are more likely to send and expect payments, manage invoices, place orders, and respond quickly to emails — a perfect environment for…
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TSA to Begin Charging Travelers $45 for Not Having a REAL ID Starting in 2026
December 5, 2025
Air travelers who show up to airport security without a REAL ID or another TSA-approved form of identification will soon face a new fee. Beginning February 1, 2026, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will charge passengers $45 to complete an alternative identity-verification process called Confirm.ID. The fee applies to travelers 18 and older who attempt…
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Century-old live oak successfully relocated to anchor new Gather MTP campus
December 4, 2025
A century-old live oak has completed a rare journey across the future Gather MTP campus in Midtown Mount Pleasant, officially taking its place as the defining marker of the new 5.5-acre, pedestrian-focused destination. Rather than clearing the tree for construction, the development team behind Gather MTP spent more than a year preparing it for a…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces 2026 MLK Tribute theme and event schedule
December 4, 2025
Beginning January 15, 2026, South Carolinians will gather to celebrate the 54th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute, one of the longest-running tributes to Dr. King in the nation. Organized by YWCA Greater Charleston, this multi-day series honors Dr. King’s vision and calls the community to pursue justice rooted in compassion, commitment, and collective progress. This years…
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1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, LLC acquires Mottes Mechanical, LLC
December 4, 2025
CHARLESTON, SC – 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, LLC announced the acquisition of Motte’s Mechanical, LLC, a move that significantly enhances 1st Choice’s service capabilities and operational scope. The agreement was finalized by Timothy C. Myers, Sole Member and Manager of 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, LLC, and Timothy W. Motte,…
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The College of Charleston launches fitness and community health testing for anyone seeking to optimize their health
December 4, 2025
The College of Charleston’s School of Health Sciences is debuting a state-of-the-art testing program that will have students, faculty and staff working directly with campus and community members wishing to better understand various measures of fitness and how these impact their health. The Fitness and Community Health Testing (FaCHT) program will assess cardiovascular fitness, body composition, metabolic rate, muscular fitness and more for those who are using weight loss drugs, receiving hormone therapy or those looking to…
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Nelson Mullins builds momentum with growing Greenville Litigation Team
December 4, 2025
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced the continued growth of its Greenville Litigation Team. Longtime firm partner John Kuppens and senior associate Kelly Reid transition to the team from within the firm, joined by returning associate Abbie McCoy. Kuppens, a nationally recognized product liability attorney with more than 30 years of experience, enhances the…
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Habitat Greenville launches unique Women’s Build
December 4, 2025
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has launched its annual Women’s Build program with a new approach. Peer-to- Peer fundraising. “We are doing this by creating 10 teams of influential women in the Greenville Community, challenging them to invite four or more of their friends to be a…
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Why scale matters when a commercial facility floods at 2 A.M.
December 4, 2025
Rainbow Restoration of Greenville shares critical insights for Upstate business leaders on preventing costly downtime from after-hours water losses When a commercial building floods in the middle of the night, the speed and scale of the response often determine whether operations resume at 8 a.m. or remain closed for days. Rainbow Restoration of Greenville is…
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CMA announces major gift from the Joseph Bruce Collection of Georgian Porcelain
December 4, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art announced a major gift of the Joseph Bruce Collection of Georgian Porcelain, one of the most comprehensive private holdings of New Hall porcelain in the United States. The gift, made in celebration of the museum’s 75th anniversary, ultimately totals nearly 200 pieces, representing 58 patterns produced by New Hall between…
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IntelliSystems recognized as Best of Georgia
December 4, 2025
IntelliSystems, a leading provider of business-focused technology solutions for Georgia and South Carolina businesses, has been named a 2025 Best of Georgia Award winner. The recognition highlights the company’s commitment to helping local businesses harness technology to grow, streamline operations, and protect their digital assets. With services ranging from Managed IT and cybersecurity to virtual…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation celebrates fall fundraising successes
December 4, 2025
As the Lexington One Educational Foundation nears the end of its Second Quarter in 2025, the Board of Directors and staff are extremely thankful for the year-end successes and generous donations from many donors who give to support its mission of serving needs in Lexington County School District One. First, the Fourth Annual Fore the…
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HTC expands Horry Georgetown Technical College support by sponsorship of student pantry
December 4, 2025
Funding Supports Food Assistance Services Across All Three HGTC Campuses HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, has committed $3,000 annually to support the Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Pantry, strengthening food assistance services available to students on the Conway, Grand Strand and Georgetown campuses. The sponsorship will directly fund operational expansion and student support…
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Sustain SC awards second round of grants through Land and Water Action Platform
December 4, 2025
Sustain SC has announced the second round of grants awarded through its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), advancing conservation projects across South Carolina in partnership with the state’s business community. In this round, LAWAP awarded $159,707 across eight projects spanning seven counties. Recipient organizations include Aiken Land Conservancy, Edisto Open Land Trust, Hitchcock Woods…
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South Carolina Civil Rights Museum honored as the 2025 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award Winner from Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 4, 2025
The South Carolina Civil Rights Museum has been named the 2025 recipient of the David W. Robinson Catalyst Award from Central Carolina Community Foundation. The annual award honors organizations that spark transformative community change, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to supporting and uplifting nonprofits across the Midlands. “The South Carolina Civil Rights Museum represents the type…
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Advanced Metalworks expands Anderson County operations
December 4, 2025
$10.5 million investment will create 69 new jobs Advanced Metalworks, a metal fabrication company, has announced that it is expanding its operations in Anderson County. The company’s $10.5 million investment will create 69 new jobs. Advanced Metalworks specializes in laser cutting, punching, bending, welding and high-quality computer numerical control (CNC) machining. The company’s state-of-the-art equipment…
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