USDA awards $382,000 in Value-Added Producer Grants to Happy Cow Creamery and J.E. Cooley Farms in South Carolina
October 27, 2026U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development South Carolina State Director Jacob French announced the agency is awarding $382,000 through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program to two South Carolina producers:…
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For Lander student, children’s book is story of farming, family and faith
September 15, 2026
For Lander University student Emalie White, farming is about far more than planting seeds, tending crops and putting food on the table. It is about family, faith and gratitude for…
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South Carolina entrepreneurs awarded $215,000 for innovative agribusinesses
June 11, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) awarded $215,000 in grants to 12 South Carolina businesses as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship program. A…
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SCRLA calls for thoughtful approach to hemp-derived THC products in South Carolina
May 4, 2026
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) is urging members of the South Carolina General Assembly, particularly those serving on the conference committee for H. 3924, to take a…
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Clemson receives $11 million Bezos Earth Fund grant for sustainable cotton research
April 24, 2026
What we wear carries an environmental cost long before clothing reaches a store shelf. From water-intensive dyeing to chemical processing and waste, the materials used in fashion have a major…
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5 lawn lessons from Augusta National and why your yard won’t make the cut
April 6, 2026
Augusta National is designed to peak for the Masters Tournament. Clemson experts explain how South Carolina homeowners can build lawns that perform year-round. Series note This article is part…
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Carnes Crossroads named National Community of the Year
February 19, 2026
The highest national honor in residential homebuilding landed in Goose Creek, South Carolina. On February 17, 2026, the National Association of Homebuilders named Carnes Crossroads as both Residential Community of…
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AM-PM Farms protects 418 acres of prime farmland through conservation easement
February 9, 2026
FOUNTAIN INN, SC – Platt and Ashley Moore have ensured their family farm remains productive agricultural land for generations to come by establishing a conservation easement that protects 418 acres…
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SC school cafeterias serving more locally grown produce with help of new state program
February 8, 2026
Schoolchildren across South Carolina will see more locally grown foods on their plates this year thanks to a new state program called Certified SC Cafeteria. Participating schools and school districts…
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Heritage launches landscaping giveaway to support local nonprofits in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville
January 13, 2026
Three Nonprofits to Receive a Full Year of Professional Landscaping Services Heritage, a leading provider of commercial landscape solutions for South Carolina businesses, announced today the launch of a new…
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Renovated Greenville State Farmers Market ready to serve the community
October 28, 2025
The Greenville State Farmers Market’s newly upgraded facility offers a more accessible and attractive space for customers and vendors alike. South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers cut the ribbon…
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USDA announces $38.3 million in grant agreement to cover agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
September 30, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $38.3 million in Congressionally mandated recovery assistance to South Carolina agricultural producers…
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SC Ports and SC Department of Agriculture work with industry to boost soybean exports
September 18, 2025
Three million bushels sent to overseas markets Inland Port Dillon, opened in 2018, provided soybean farmers a direct connection to the Port of Charleston via CSX. (Photo/Sean Rayford) When a…
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Entries are now open for the South Carolina State Fair’s 2025 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2025
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 8-19, 2025 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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Impact Justice receives $97,000 grant from Power:Ed to support SC prison system’s first vertical farm job training program at Camille Graham
June 9, 2025
National nonprofit organization Impact Justice (IJ) was awarded a $97,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support Growing Justice, a pilot program in partnership with…
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Upcoming June events at Hotel Hartness
June 4, 2025
Hartness Farm Market • Dates/Times: – Thursdays | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Location: Hotel Hartness • Summary: Come by and pick up some…
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Hartness Development announces ElectroScapes, the Upstate’s first all-electric landscaping company
May 28, 2025
Hartness Development announced the official launch of ElectroScapes, a full-service, all-electric landscaping company now servicing Upstate South Carolina. A division of Hartness Grounds, which services the award-winning Hartness community on…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in Spartanburg – May 1
April 3, 2025
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), and are…
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‘Flower Power’ re-envisioned in newest exhibit opening at the Upcountry History Museum
March 6, 2025Say “Flower Power” and many people immediately flash back to 1960s-70s America and a focus on peace and love. But add in the efforts of a First Lady of the…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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A Conversation with Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms
September 24, 2024
From seed to manufacturing, BrightMa Farms is a Charleston-based AgTech company that has built a sustainable circular economy model with industrial hemp as the product. BrightMa Farms brings together state-of-the-art…
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Endeavor announces fall Collaborators & Cocktails events with superstar local entrepreneurs
September 11, 2024
Endeavor Workspaces welcomes two local entrepreneur duos, Ryan Heafy and Ryan Johnston of 6AM City and Mary Walsh and Jac Oliver of Swamp Rabbit Café for two special Collaborators &…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in Greenville
August 28, 2024
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), and are…
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A Marketing Agency with Upstate ties wins 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. Two of…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting entries for 2024 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 9-20, 2024 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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Biden-Harris Administration partners with Rural Americans to develop clean energy to lower energy costs and create jobs as part of investing in America Agenda
June 27, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with rural…
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Biden-Harris Administration announces availability of $25 million to help expand high-speed internet access in rural areas
June 24, 2024
Funding Provides Technical Assistance Through Local Organizations, Cooperatives and Tribes as Part of Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced…
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South Carolina Entrepreneurs awarded $200,000 for innovative Agribusinesses
May 30, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) awarded $200,000 in grants to 12 local businesses as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship program. The finalists pitched to a…
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The Hartness Farm announces weekly farmstand
May 14, 2024
The Hartness Farm is bringing back their weekly farmstand to offer fresh produce harvested from the award-winning community’s on-site farm. The Hartness Farmstand will take place every Saturday this summer…
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Over $257 million in funding for Electric projects in South Carolina
May 14, 2024
Projects to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Jobs Across South Carolina Projects Will Help over 121,000 People Access Reliable Electricity and Create Smart Grid Technologies Throughout the State U.S. Department…
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Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce
January 29, 2024
Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Local landscaping company, Heritage Landscape Services, received the 2024 Large Business of the Year award from…
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Biden-Harris Administration invests over $7.2 million in clean energy and domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen American farms and businesses in South Carolina as part of investing in America Agenda
January 22, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Costs and Create Revenue for Rural Business Owners and Farms U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that…
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SC Department of Agriculture seeks infrastructure grant applications
December 20, 2023
Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program Targets Middle of the Food Supply Chain The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to offer over $4…
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Hemp Farming Permit application period is Jan. 1-Feb. 29, 2024
December 20, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will begin accepting Hemp Farming Permit applications for the 2024 season on Jan. 1, 2024. Anyone who wishes to farm hemp in South Carolina…
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Partnership helps small farmers in SC achieve key food safety certification
December 19, 2023
With Duke Energy Donation, Program is ‘Closing the GAP’ for Farmers A new partnership is helping more South Carolina farmers show buyers their commitment to food safety. The South Carolina…
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USDA-funded projects create economic opportunity in underserved rural South Carolina communities
December 12, 2023
Announcement Also Includes Unveiling of New Resources to Ensure Access to Federal Programs U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover today announced over $587,000…
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Tomahawk Processing establishing operations in Laurens County
December 12, 2023$5 Million Investment Will Create 26 New Jobs Tomahawk Processing LLC (Tomahawk Processing) today announced that it will establish meat processing operations in Laurens County. The company’s investment of $5…
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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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ChangeSC will help South Carolinians access food, learn about healthy eating
November 6, 2023
A new statewide initiative called ChangeSC will connect South Carolinians living in food deserts with fresh, locally grown food while working to improve their eating habits and health outcomes. A pilot program…
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From corn mazes to pumpkin patches, find Fall Agritourism in South Carolina
October 5, 2023
As the weather cools, farms across South Carolina are welcoming visitors onto their farms with a variety of fun and educational fall events. “Agritourism continues to grow in South Carolina,…
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South Carolina State Fair Releases Details for this Year’s 12 Day Event
October 3, 2023
Fun, food, entertainment and South Carolina culture return to Columbia, S.C. Oct. 11-22, 2023 Columbia, S.C. is set to come alive with 12 days of pure excitement as the 154th…
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South Carolina State Fair Discount Tickets Now on Sale
September 13, 2023
Save up to 50% on admission and ride tickets through Oct. 10 at participating Circle K locations or online The countdown is on for the return of the 154th South…
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$40 Million Fund will support South Carolina agribusinesses, expand opportunities for farmers
August 29, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the Growing Agribusiness Fund, a new incentive program for South Carolina agribusinesses. The South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $40 million…
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South Carolina State Fair General Manager receives prestigious agriculture award
July 27, 2023The South Carolina State Fair announced that its general manager, Nancy Smith, has been awarded the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators…
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USDA launches pilot program to help people in rural South Carolina repair homes damaged by severe weather and future natural disasters
July 18, 2023
Department Expands Home Repair Loan and Grant Eligibility for People in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas USDA Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover announced that the Department is…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting submissions for 2023 competitive exhibits
July 6, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits to be on display Oct. 11-22, 2023 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South…
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Feel the Heat in newest exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
June 20, 2023
We watch the news with a sense of disbelief yet can’t seem to pull ourselves away even as the screen fills with image after image of raging wildfires. In its…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Commercial Site Solutions join forces
May 22, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) announced the acquisition of Commercial Site Solutions (CSS), a civil engineering firm with offices in Greenville, South Carolina and Tampa, Florida. “CSS has a unique reputation…
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USDA makes grants available to help people in rural South Carolina repair their homes damaged by hurricanes in 2022
March 23, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by…
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