An Icon of Fashion in Clinton Will Continue Under New Ownership
May 14, 2022Tapestry boutique clothing store in Clinton has been keeping the ladies of Laurens County in fine fashion for almost 36 years. Having stood the test of time, surviving, and thriving…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Greg Middleton, Peak Drift Brewing
May 10, 2022The 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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FPA hosts ribbon-cutting for Botánica de Santee
May 4, 2022Navy Veteran and Connecticut Native Opens Latinx-Inspired Boutique in Five Points The Five Points Association, along with the City of Columbia’s Economic Development Office and Office of Business Opportunities, hosted…
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FuruSato Bento opens in Five Points
April 27, 2022Kazuhiro Sato, owner of FuruSato Bento, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Five Points Association representatives attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for FuruSato Bento on April 26 at 1:30 p.m. The Japanese…
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Antique Junction planning May 14 grand opening celebration
April 26, 2022Antique Junction will be holding a grand opening celebration next month featuring food trucks, makers and sweet treat vendors. Antique Junction is located at 18 Piedmont Highway just near the…
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Coffee Roost to Close Effective April 30th
April 20, 2022The Coffee Roost owners announced Wednesday evening that they would be closing the shop permanently on April 30th. News of the closing came as a surprise to many who have…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas announces sale of Woodley’s Garden Centers
April 18, 2022Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sale of Woodley’s Garden Center, with locations in Irmo and Northeast Columbia, to B.B. Barns, Inc, based in Asheville, North Carolina. The company’s former owners,…
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The Basket Case Easter Sale – Saturday, April 16
April 13, 2022The Basket Case gift company will hold its first sale this Saturday from 10 AM – 6 PM at their gift barn location in Clinton (973 Old Milton Road in…
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Craft Fair Saturday – Vestibule Coffee & Tea in Clinton
April 6, 2022Vestibule Coffee & Tea in Clinton will be hosting a Spring Craft Fair this Saturday from 8:00-2:00. Many local vendors will be onsite with great finds including: handmade jewelry art,…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours -Thursday April 7
April 4, 2022Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton has settled into their new expansive space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in the Food Lion shopping center) so it’s time for the celebratory ribbon…
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City of Clinton Easter Scavenger Hunt
April 4, 2022Easter is almost here and Clinton merchants are bringing a new “egg hunt” to the list of local events. The downtown businesses have decorated their windows with Easter bunnies. Bring…
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Food Truck Monday is Back – April 4th
March 31, 2022Clinton’s first Food Truck Monday was a big hit. If you missed it you have another opportunity on Monday, April 4th. “I am excited to see food truck Monday another…
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Main Street Bake Shoppe in Clinton is Hiring!
March 30, 2022A staple in downtown Clinton, Main Street Bake Shoppe, is hiring! They have immediate openings for full-time and part-time bakery assistants in the Clinton Bake Shoppe location. Job duties for…
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Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale Announced
March 23, 2022Spring is in the air so it’s time for the Laurens County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale. If you are thinking about refreshing your flower beds or maybe even creating…
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Antique Junction bringing unique experience to Upstate
March 16, 2022PIEDMONT, S.C. – A store that specializes in reclaiming the past is helping bring new life to a historic Piedmont landmark. Antique Junction will be opening on Saturday, April 2,…
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Finally Friday in Laurens is Back
March 16, 2022If you enjoyed Finally Fridays in downtown Laurens last year you will be glad to know that Finally Friday is finally back. The 2022 Finally Fridays schedule will kick off…
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The Junkyard coming to BridgeWay Station
March 14, 2022Hughes Investments, Inc. is excited to welcome The Junkyard to BridgeWay Station. The Junkyard is uniquely positioned to offer the best group fitness classes in BridgeWay and beyond, as they…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Boutique Bottle Shop Reopens in New Location
March 9, 2022Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton has reopened in their new expanded space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in the Food Lion shopping center) as of March 9th. More than just…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Relocating and Reopening March 9th
March 2, 2022Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, March 7 & 8 as they relocate to their new expanded space at 927-C S. Broad Street (in…
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Lush Acres Market Expanding Product Line – Pork Now Available
March 2, 2022Lush Acres Market in Clinton recently they were upgrading their market with new coolers to allow them to provide more fresh produce and other products. The expansion also includes their…
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Food Truck Monday Coming to Clinton
February 28, 2022The City of Clinton announced a new initiative coming to downtown. Food Truck Monday will launch on Monday, March 7th. The food truck will be located in the West Main…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new Board Chairman
February 22, 2022The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently named Michael Frits, General Manager of the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, as its new Board Chairman. Frits succeeds…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Anthony Walker, Southpaw Cigarbox Guitars
February 15, 2022The 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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Shop and Dine with Your Valentine in Clinton
February 9, 2022Who says you have to wait for Valentine’s Day to celebrate?! Get your Valentine just what they want as you shop and dine in downtown Clinton on Thursday, February 10th.…
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Google ratings reveal top 20 pizzerias in South Carolina
February 9, 2022To celebrate National Pizza Day, list highlights best reviewed restaurants across the state With all of the change we’ve experienced over the past couple of years, one thing remains constant:…
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Tommy’s Express Car Wash announces grand opening
February 9, 2022Tommy’s Express Car Wash is pleased to announce the GRAND OPENING of a new express car wash facility at 4700 Devine Street in Columbia. The Grand Opening Celebration begins Thursday,…
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Sweethearts give the gift of hearty food
February 8, 2022This February 12 & 13, a sweet gift for your sweetheart will also benefit the good works of Harvest Hope. For each pound of candy purchased on these two days,…
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Basket Case Customized Gifts is Expanding – Open House February 12th
February 7, 2022We first introduced our readers to the Basket Case last year and already they are expanding. Initially the customized gift basket business was “out of the home,” but community response…
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Lush Acres Market Expanding Product Line
January 31, 2022The newly opened market, Lush Acres in Clinton, is already expanding. They announced recently that they are upgrading their market with new coolers to allow them to provide more fresh…
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Walmart hosting local hiring events through February
January 26, 2022Weekly events provide opportunities for local job seekers WHAT: Walmart is hosting on-the-spot interviews at hiring events in the Hilton Head/Beaufort/Savannah area every Thursday through the end of February. The…
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The Strudel Shop to host grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony
January 24, 2022The City of Columbia announced that The Strudel Shop will open in the Main Street District with a Grand Opening Ceremony to be held on Thursday, January 27 at 12…
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Axe Craft Depot Coming to Clinton
January 23, 2022The art of axe throwing began to gain popularity in 2006 as a backyard sport and expanded into something much bigger including competitive league play. So just what is ax…
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Publico Kitchen and Tap coming to the BullStreet District
January 10, 2022Publico Kitchen and Tap, a popular Latin-Asian influenced restaurant, will open its second Columbia location in the BullStreet District’s historic Ensor Building in Spring 2022. Mike Duganier, owner of Publico…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Frank Cason, Cason Development Group
January 6, 2022The 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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Top Stories of 2021 in Laurens County
January 3, 20222021 is now in the rear-view mirror but it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on some of the good things that happened in Laurens County last year (or at…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Erica James, The Booty Shop
December 21, 2021The 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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Vista beautification projects near completion
December 14, 2021Vista Improvement Projects Nearing Completion New Businesses Opening in Area New development is occurring in the Congaree Vista with improvement projects nearing completion and new businesses opening soon. The Park Street…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Paul Ryll, Oscar Mike Mobile Appraisals + Parsley & Mint
December 14, 2021The 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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Overstock Outlet Celebrates Grand Opening
December 10, 2021Laurens County Chamber held the celebratory, grand opening ribbon cutting for Overstock Outlet SC in Clinton on Friday morning. The Chamber team was joined by Clinton Mayor Bob McLean, City…
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Local business, Grateful Brew, supports nonprofits with festive, holiday event on December 11th
December 9, 2021Local coffee shop and craft beer taproom, Grateful Brew, will host “A Very Grateful Christmas” event on December 11th, 11:00am – 4:00pm at their location at 501 South Pleasantburg Drive…
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New Spectrum store now open on Two Notch Road in Columbia
December 8, 2021Store Features the Latest Devices and Accessories for Spectrum Mobile™ Charter Communications, Inc. announced the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Columbia. The Spectrum store gives consumers in the…
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Film and Wine Tasting Event Coming to the Coffee Roost
December 6, 2021Next in a lineup of new and interesting events hosted by the Coffee Roost in Laurens is an event that includes wine, a movie, some education and food. Watch the…
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Ole Blue Truck Farm to Host Holiday Market and Movie Night
December 6, 2021Ole Blue Truck Farm has created a wonderful family event to get you into the holiday spirit. Bring your family and friends and join them for the movies at the farm,…
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Delta Apparel appoints Simone Walsh as Chief Financial Officer
December 1, 2021GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Simone Walsh…
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Finding Christmas in Laurens County – Updated
November 30, 2021It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Laurens County is getting ready! Here’s a lineup of some of the festivities this weekend. Thursday, December 2nd Tree Lighting and…
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Bourbon & Bubbles Expands in Clinton
November 29, 2021In April of 2017, Laurens County couple, Paul and Adele Alducin purchased a small nondescript liquor store in Clinton. Their desire was to create a boutique spirit shop entitled Bourbon…
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Wine & Wishlists – Tuesday, November 23rd in Laurens
November 21, 2021Shopping local is one of the best ways to support Laurens County businesses. On Tuesday, November 23rd businesses on the square in Laurens will be open late for “Wine & Wishlists.”…
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City of Charleston holiday farmers market schedule
November 18, 2021With the holidays approaching, the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs has announced the details of the upcoming holiday farmers markets. The markets include a Thanksgiving Market in West…
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The Poinsett Bride announces new ownership under Paige Gillespie
November 17, 2021The Poinsett Bride, a full-service bridal destination located at 101 West Court Street in downtown Greenville, recently announced new ownership. Paige Gillespie, who purchased the business in October 2021, intends…
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Gong Cha & Kremo Ice Cream celebrate grand opening in the Five Points
November 15, 2021National Chains Gong Cha and Kremo Ice Cream Open in the Five Points District! Gong Cha and Kremo, located at 701-B Santee Avenue, hosted their official Grand Opening in Five…
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