Rabies Case Confirmed in Laurens County; Six Residents and Two Pets Exposed
November 21, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a new rabies case in Laurens County involving a stray orange cat found near Geddy Road and Millrock Church Road in Gray Court. The case, reported on November 19, marks the fifth confirmed rabid animal in Laurens County this year. According to DPH, six people…
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LRADAC Foundation receives $20,000 gift from Central Carolina Community Foundation’s anonymous “Cheerful Giver”
November 21, 2025
To Support Access to Treatment for Alcohol and Substance Misuse The LRADAC Foundation is honored to announce it has received an unrestricted $20,000 gift from an anonymous donor known as the Cheerful Giver. The gift was made through the Central Carolina Community Foundation and will directly support individuals and families seeking treatment for alcohol and…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle as Educator of the Month
November 20, 2025
Lancaster County educator uses reading and storytelling to convey personal finance lessons to her students South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle School as the November Educator of the Month for the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program, an initiative Loftis created to increase the number of K-12…
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Former federal prosecutor Brandon Stone joins Wyche
November 20, 2025
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announces that Brandon Stone, a former federal prosecutor and partner at a leading international law firm, has joined the firm as a Member in its litigation practice. Stone will be based in Wyche’s Columbia office and will focus his practice on complex litigation, government…
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DWG Consulting Engineers expands presence with a new office in Greenville, SC
November 20, 2025
DWG, Inc. Consulting Engineers (DWG) announces the expansion of their company with a new office in Greenville, South Carolina. The new location has three employees, two of whom are Professional Engineers (PE). Both market expansion and employee satisfaction drove this strategic move to the Upstate. “Greenville is a city we’ve admired for its energy, growth,…
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Learn about German POWs in South Carolina
November 20, 2025
You’ve seen movies about Americans in German POW camps during World War II — “The Great Escape,” “Stalag 17,” and so forth. But did you know that more than 8,000 German – and Italian — prisoners were held right here in South Carolina during that global conflict? A network of 25 camps were scattered all…
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Helping Hands Grants to Schools awarded to all Lexington County School District One Schools
November 20, 2025
Recently, the Lexington One Educational Foundation Board of Directors approved $47,787.77 for the 2025-2026 school year in Helping Hands Grants to Schools awards. These grants are an important investment designed to provide needs-based emergency assistance across Lexington County School District One. The funding is made possible through the Foundation’s LEAP Emergency Fund, which is generously…
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Astro Malaysia ensures 99.99% uptime for critical SAP and Oracle operations with SIOS high availability solution
November 20, 2025
SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux Delivers Cloud-Based Resilience and Confidence on AWS SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, announced that Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad has achieved 99.99% uptime and ensured uninterrupted availability for its critical SAP and Oracle operations in…
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United Way of Pickens County named Angel charity
November 20, 2025South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honored United Way of Pickens County as one of ten Angel charities of 2025 in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex. “Since 1998, the recognition of ‘Angel’ charities has been a holiday tradition in South Carolina,” said Secretary Hammond. “The contributions of nonprofits…
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Mixed-use redevelopment named “Seaboard Vista” to honor historic legacy of Congaree Vista
November 20, 2025
Partners of the notable historic adaptive reuse project in Columbia, South Carolina’s Congaree Vista announce the project to be named “Seaboard Vista.” The name honors the legacy of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, whose presence helped shape the area’s growth and identity. The project encompasses four National Historic Register properties along Gervais and Lady streets…
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Sheniya Marshall joins Robinson Gray law firm as associate
November 20, 2025
Attorney Sheniya Marshall has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice is focused on insurance defense, primarily with matters relating to commercial transportation, premises liability, and products liability. Sheniya earned her bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice from the University of South Carolina in 2019, where she was also a member…
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Highway Song, Part I
November 20, 2025
By Tom Poland A Sunday Drive I hadn’t seen him in 10 years. Him would be the preacher who buried Dad and Mom. He was preaching down South Georgia way in Sylvania. An early Sunday morning journey was in order. My family in Georgia and I would rendezvous not quite 120 miles away. I…
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Johnny
November 20, 2025
By Jeff Becraft We recently moved Hannah from Maryland down to Charlotte. As Hannah and I were heading to Charlotte, I said, “We need to get some help unloading this truck. There is no way we’re going to be able to do this all by ourselves.” Not only was there a mammoth amount of…
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Somm expands to Nexton with grand opening November 21
November 20, 2025
Somm, the well-loved Johns Island wine bar known for its curated wine flights and approachable atmosphere, is set to open its second location in Nexton on Friday, November 21 at 4 p.m. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Jordan and Darlene Hooker, Somm Nexton brings the same signature warmth and expertise that has made their…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Merritt Fish as Account Executive and Mattie Blake Ramseur as Event Coordinator
November 20, 2025
Hughes Agency, a leading full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, welcomed Merritt Fish as Account Executive and Mattie Blake Ramseur as Event Coordinator. Fish is responsible for account services for clients across multiple industries, including those in the commercial real estate and professional sports sectors. Bringing more than three years of experience…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation welcomes new Industry Engagement Manager to team
November 20, 2025
Haley Rhoton Joins the GADC to Lead Industry Engagement & Business Support Across Greenville County The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) announced the appointment of Haley Rhoton as Industry Engagement Manager. In this pivotal role, Rhoton will spearhead the GADC’s Industry Engage program, supporting established businesses across Greenville County by building strong relationships, connecting them…
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78 new affordable apartments come on line with Peaks of Lexington
November 20, 2025
Community and business leaders gathered Tuesday for the ribbon cutting for a 78-unit income-restricted community in the heart of Lexington. Located at the 510 Conway Drive, the Peaks of Lexington includes amenities such as a clubhouse, business center, fitness center, playground, and an on-site management office led by NHE, Inc. one the Southeast’s leading property…
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Enter to win the Peace Center’s most epic ticket giveaway!
November 20, 2025
In honor of its milestone 35th season, the Peace Center is unleashing one of the largest ticket giveaways in its 35-year history. Introducing THE PLACE TO BE TICKET GIVEAWAY — a once-in-a-generation chance for one lucky winner to score a pair of tickets to all five Peace Center venues, including the dazzling new Coach Music…
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Reedy’s Winter Wonderland coming Dec. 19 at Fluor Field
November 20, 2025
The Greenville Drive is bringing holiday cheer to Fluor Field this season with the launch of a brand-new family event — Reedy’s Winter Wonderland, presented by Canal Insurance. In celebration of the holidays, the tremendous winter carnival will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 19 –– the last day of…
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Travel the world in a night at the CMA’s Anniversary Gala
November 20, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art celebrates 75 years of creativity and community with a night of cocktails, art, and memories at the 75th Anniversary Gala on Friday, January 16, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. This landmark gala marks the culmination of the museum’s yearlong gallery lighting project and the grand unveiling of the newly reinstalled…
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Bonding, earning trust, and building self-esteem in kids
November 20, 2025High Five Fridays have become an exciting beginning to the last day of each week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For years (during the schoolyear) one of the most enthusiastically anticipated end-of-week interactions between schoolkids and deputies has been HIGH FIVE FRIDAYS (H5F), a Friday morning period when deputies meet and greet elementary school students…
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Colliers represents seller and buyer in sale of a medical building in West Columbia to Roots Integrative Medicine
November 20, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented the seller, Rod Shiver, and John Gressette and Rox Pollard III represented the buyer, Roots Integrative Medicine, in the sale of a 8,100-square-foot medical office building at 206 Medical Circle in West Columbia. 206 Medical Circle is situated in a well-established healthcare corridor directly…
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Original student-created dance takes spotlight at USC’s Student Choreography Showcase
November 20, 2025
The Betsy Blackmon Dance Program at USC will present its fall semester Student Choreography Showcase, December 2–5 in Drayton Hall Theatre. This bi-annual concert features nine original dance works created by university dance majors, offering audiences a glimpse into the ingenuity of the next generation of dance artists. Showtime is 7pm nightly. Admission is $15 for…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in Leukogene Therapeutics
November 20, 2025
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested in Leukogene Therapeutics. The Charleston-based biotechnology startup is developing a pipeline of targeted immunotherapies for patients with advanced cancers. “This investment will enable Leukogene to accelerate the development of its innovative pipeline, advance key preclinical and early clinical milestones, and strengthen…
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Columbia Streams Art partners with Bierkeller to offer free vendor spaces for local artists at annual Weihnachtsmarkt
November 20, 2025
The Columbia Streams Art public art program is pleased to partner with Bierkeller beer garden and restaurant on the riverfront to support local artists during the second annual Weihnachtsmarkt holiday market. This collaboration will provide up to eight free vendor spaces for artists in tented merchant areas on the Bierkeller outdoor riverside plaza from noon…
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NGCOA CEO to testify at House Subcommittee hearing examining travel and tourism, as well as Daylight Saving Time
November 20, 2025
National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) CEO Jay Karen is set to represent the golf industry once again at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (CMT) titled Daylight and Destinations: Examining Time, Travel, and Tourism. The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, at 10:00 a.m. EST. The purpose of the…
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Charleston County Parks to host Silent Dance Party in McClellanville
November 20, 2025
Charleston County Parks is hosting their annual Silent Dance Party event for ages 8 and up in McClellanville on Friday, Dec. 19! This unique party experience, taking place from 4 – 6 p.m., will be held at the gym of the Lincoln Regional Center, located at 714 Lincoln Road in McClellanville. All guests to the Silent…
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Charleston’s maritime and trucking communities aim to fill shipping container with holiday donations
November 20, 2025
South Carolina Ports and its partners are calling on Charleston area businesses and residents to help fulfill the holiday wish lists of South Carolina’s foster children. The toy drive, now in its fourth year, aims to fill a 40-foot shipping container with donations and is supported by SC Ports, the International Longshoreman’s Association Locals 1422,1422-A…
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World No. 15 Emma Navarro to compete in hometown tournament at 2026 Credit One Charleston Open
November 20, 2025
Charleston Open adds two-time WTA champion Emma Navarro to a strong American lineup that includes Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys. Charleston local and World No. 15 Emma Navarro will return to compete in her hometown tournament next year at the Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only professional tennis event. The 24-year-old American added a…
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Mark Your Calendars for Coastal Giving on Tuesday, Dec. 2
November 20, 2025
Annual fundraising campaign to benefit 20+ local non-profits Inspired by Giving Tuesday®, Coastal Giving Tuesday was established locally in 2023 as a collaboration of nonprofit organizations throughout the coastal counties of South Carolina to raise awareness and support during International Giving Tuesday. The 24-hour fundraising campaign begins at 12:01 am on Tuesday, December 2 and…
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SC Ports sees slight dip in imports, as economic development in state remains strong
November 20, 2025
South Carolina Ports recorded 206,859 TEUs at its marine terminals in October, a 1% year-over-year dip, as fiscal year volumes remain above plan. October marked the Port’s strongest month for loaded exports since June, with an 18% year-over-year increase. The predicted slowdown mirrors national trends as containerized imports in the U.S. saw a 7.5% year-over-year…
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Charleston County School District finalizes Superintendent Huggins’ extended contract through 2031
November 20, 2025
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees has formally executed the employment contract extension for Superintendent Anita Huggins, finalizing the terms approved by the Board on November 10, 2025. The fully signed agreement extends Huggins’ tenure through June 30, 2031, and reinforces the Board’s commitment to long-term stability and continued academic progress in…
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City of Charleston offices to close Thursday and Friday, November 27-28 for Thanksgiving holiday
November 20, 2025
The City of Charleston offices will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Adjustments to recreation and trash collection schedules are included below. City Services Over the Thanksgiving Holiday Public Service: City Crews During the week of Thursday, November 27, city crews will operate on a normal…
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The Charleston Parks Conservancy raises $275,000 at its 15th Annual Party for the Parks
November 20, 2025
The Charleston Parks Conservancy raised $275,000 at its 15th annual Party for the Parks on Saturday, November 8, 2025, supporting the care and enhancement of 26 public parks, gardens, and trails throughout the Charleston area. Set against the backdrop of Colonial Lake and attended by approximately 1,500 people, the event embraced a “Down the Rabbit…
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Turner Padget welcomes Parker Dixon to Business & Corporate team
November 20, 2025
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Parker Dixon has joined the firm’s Business & Corporate team as an associate in the Columbia office. Parker advises clients on a broad range of business and corporate matters, including entity formation, asset acquisitions, commercial real estate transactions, and regulatory compliance. He was previously a law clerk…
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Trustee Wes Carter named Lowcountry AFP’s ‘Individual of the Year’
November 20, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust is celebrateing Board Trustee Wes Carter, President of Atlantic Packaging and Founder of A New Earth Project, who has been named the 2025 Individual of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) South Carolina Lowcountry Chapter. The organization presented Wes with the award on November 4 during its annual National Philanthropy Day celebration.…
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1st Choice launches ‘Toys For Tune-Ups’ holiday drive
November 20, 2025
1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing, & Gas today announced the launch of its annual holiday give-back initiative, “Toys for Tune-Ups,” offering new residential customers a complimentary standard HVAC heating maintenance tune-up in exchange for donating new, unwrapped toys. The campaign runs from Friday, November 28, 2025, through Tuesday, December 17, 2025. The promotion is designed…
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Peace Center announces first bookings for new live music venue, Coach Music Factory
November 20, 2025
Love & Special Sauce, The Lone Bellow, and The Infamous Stringdusters to headline opening lineup The Peace Center’s 35th season continues to deliver big news with the announcement of the first three acts booked for Coach Music Factory, a new two-story, standing-room-only live music space set to open in early 2026. The first announced shows are…
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Bon Secours kicks off 2025 Festival of Trees
November 20, 2025
Annual Holiday Event to Benefit Cardiovascular Program Bon Secours St. Francis announced the return of a cherished Upstate holiday tradition – the 40th Annual St. Francis Festival of Trees. The event will officially kick off this Friday, November 21, 2025. For four decades, families across the Upstate have made the Festival of Trees part of…
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Charter Institute approves three new transfer schools
November 20, 2025
The Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) Board of Directors has approved the transfer of three charter schools from the Limestone Charter Association during its board meeting on Thursday, November 13. “We’re excited to welcome these schools into our growing Institute family,” said Superintendent Cameron Runyan. “Their request to join the Institute is a reflection of…
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USC College of Information and Communications and SCETV partner to provide hands-on experience for students
November 20, 2025
Students at USC’s College of Information and Communications will be practicing their media pitching skills this year in a Capstone class with juniors and seniors. The students develop and pitch news stories of statewide interest to South Carolina ETV Public Radio (SCETV) to broadcast on radio and share on digital platforms. “With the decline of…
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CSU honors Veterans with announcement of P. Cecil Patrick Jr. Family Veterans Center
November 20, 2025
After a week of honoring veterans on campus and community, Charleston Southern University is now launching a visionary initiative designed to strengthen veteran support for generations to come. Charleston Southern is proud to announce a transformational seven-figure lead gift establishing the P. Cecil Patrick Jr. Family Veterans Center. This new center reflects Charleston Southern’s deep…
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Applications open for Charleston Metro Chamber’s 2026 Lowcountry Business Accelerator Cohort
November 20, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for the 2026 Lowcountry Business Accelerator, an eight-month program designed to equip small business owners with the structure, insight and support they need to scale with intention. Applications will be accepted throughout the month of November and the upcoming cohort is limited to 10 participants. Built…
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Inclusive Santa and visiting with Santa at James Island County Park
November 20, 2025
This year’s Holiday Festival of Lights is here, and Santa himself is at the festival each night from Nov. 14 through Dec. 23. In addition to visiting with Santa during the light show at James Island County Park, Charleston County Parks offers an Inclusive Santa experience during select days for people with disabilities and other…
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Richland County celebrates neighborhood connectivity with Sunset Drive upgrades
November 20, 2025
A recently finished Richland County Transportation Penny project promises to give safer passage to pedestrians and cyclists while also boosting community connectivity between River Drive and North Main Street in Columbia. Residents and local officials gathered for a celebratory ribbon cutting Wednesday to mark the completion of a 5-foot-wide sidewalk along the north end of…
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Denmark Tech celebrates first electrician apprenticeship program completers
November 20, 2025
Denmark Technical College recently held a historic ceremony to celebrate the first group of completers from its electrician apprenticeship program. The event marked a major step forward in the college’s continued commitment to developing a skilled workforce that meets the growing needs of South Carolina’s energy and construction industries. The electrician apprenticeship program offers students a dynamic pathway to…
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Together SC unveils five-year strategic plan to strengthen and unite South Carolina’s nonprofit network
November 20, 2025
Together SC, the state’s network for nonprofit and philanthropic leaders, has announced a new five-year strategic plan to guide its work through 2030. Rooted in the organization’s mission to strengthen and unite South Carolina’s nonprofit network, the plan outlines three ambitious goals focused on expanding member support, amplifying sector visibility, and ensuring long-term sustainability. Developed…
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City of Columbia partners with BizArts for “Friends Building” fundraiser to support local families and youth
November 20, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) partnerd with 7Sunday’s BizArts, led by Army veteran and entrepreneur Deon Generette, to host Friends Building, a Friendsgiving-inspired fundraiser and networking event aimed at addressing food disparities and uplifting local youth. The event will be held Sunday, November 23, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at…
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Gray Court Set to Shine: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony This Monday
November 19, 2025
Holiday cheer is set to fill downtown Gray Court as the community prepares for its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, November 24th at 5:30 PM on Main Street. This year’s lighting is especially meaningful as the iconic evergreen at South Main Street and Highway 101 has been fully restored with new lights and a…
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State of the Community Recap: Seizing Opportunity and Managing Growth
November 19, 2025
Last Thursday, the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the Community breakfast, gathering over 120 attendees to hear from elected officials and key executives from the Towns of Andrews and Pawleys Island, the City of Georgetown, and Georgetown County. The core themes across all jurisdictions were seizing economic opportunities, managing rapid…
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