Clinton Teen, Mia Carles, Wins SC Junior Golf Association Championship Keeping with Family Tradition
August 22, 2022
Seven champions were recently crowned at the Thomas D. Todd All Stars Championship hosted by Rock Hill Country Club. The A.W. Tillinghast design was a tough test for the golfers,…
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Stogie’s on Musgrove Launches with Soft Opening
August 21, 2022
Stogies on Musgrove is open for business. The first of its kind in Laurens County, the cigar lounge, is a place for locals to relax and enjoy a fine hand…
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Owen Steel Co. investing in Richland County facility
August 18, 2022Owen Steel Co., a structural steel fabricator and contractor based in Columbia, has announced plans for a $3 million investment in its Richland County plant that will create an estimated…
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SCDPS KICKS OFF DUI CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND, END OF 100 DEADLY DAYS OF SUMMER
August 18, 2022
As part of the Sober or Slammer enforcement campaign, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety will be cracking down on impaired driving August 19 through the Labor Day weekend.…
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Todd Turner named Chief Executive Officer of OTO Development
August 18, 2022
Todd Turner has been named Chief Executive Officer of OTO Development, taking over the role from fellow co-founder Corry Oakes, who passed away unexpectedly on August 7. Oakes and Turner,…
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18 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Charleston attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 18, 2022
Statewide, 85 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. CHARLESTON, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review…
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33 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Greenville attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 18, 2022
Statewide, 85 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. GREENVILLE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review…
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30 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 18, 2022
Statewide, 85 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas. COLUMBIA, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review…
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Kelly Gregory joins Riley Institute as Director for Public Education Partnerships and Projects
August 16, 2022
The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed a new staff member who will focus on advancing evidence-based public education practices in South Carolina by cultivating statewide partnerships and drawing…
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ColaJazz Fest returns Sept. 24 – 25 featuring local and national musicians
August 15, 2022
Saturday, Sept. 24, 6 – 10 p.m. at the State Museum Sunday, Sept. 25, 1 – 8 p.m. at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens Brought to you by the 2021…
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David Wood named as President & CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association
August 15, 2022
The Board of Directors have named David Wood as the President & CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association. As CEO of the SCHA, Wood will direct and oversee the…
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Anthony Dixon selected to serve as Chief of Schools
August 15, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Dr. Anthony Dixon as Interim Chief of Schools. Dixon rejoins CCSD from Berkeley County School District (BCSD) where he has served…
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Clinton Fire Department Announces Third Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz
August 10, 2022
The City of Clinton Fire Department’s Third Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz is scheduled for October 15th. Department personnel, along with the Red Cross and state fire partners will respond to…
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President Biden names DeAndrea Benjamin to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
August 9, 2022
The President is announcing his intent to nominate two federal judicial nominees—both of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. DeAndrea Benjamin…
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Stogie’s on Musgrove Cigar Lounge Coming to Clinton
August 8, 2022
Another new business is coming to downtown Clinton in just a few weeks. Stogies on Musgrove, a cigar lounge, will join a growing list of cigar lounges in the Upstate…
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Industrial packager Greif expanding operations in Greenville County
August 3, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, plans to expand existing operations in Greenville County,…
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Hood Construction President and CEO inducted into Hall of Fame
August 1, 2022
Hood Construction’s President and CEO, Mark Hood, was inducted into the Carolinas Association of General Contractors’ 2022 Hall of Fame this month, which celebrates hard work, perseverance, and achievement of…
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Meet Clinton’s New Fire Chief
August 1, 2022
Many little boys grow up dreaming to be a firefighter. Chief Jeremy Marshall is living that dream. After serving as Interim Chief since November 2021, Marshall was promoted to Clinton…
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Laila’s Place – Clinton’s Ice Cream Parlor to Open August 5
August 1, 2022
Scooping Ice Cream and Southern Hospitality Laila’s Place in Clinton, not to be confused with the Newberry location, is scheduled to open at noon on Friday, August 5 and you…
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Mills Gallivan awarded Richard T. Boyette Award for Outstanding Contributions to the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence
August 1, 2022
Gallivan White Boyd announced that Partner, Mills Gallivan, is the 2022 recipient of the Richard T. Boyette Award for Outstanding Contributions to the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence. The Boyette…
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Steamers Restaurant Gets Surprise Visit from Governor McMaster
July 25, 2022
It was your typical Monday until it wasn’t at Steamers in Clinton. The AC was out (being replaced on Tuesday), Musgrove Street was closed for water line maintenance and then…
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Keith Grounsell Appointed Chief of Laurens Police Department
July 25, 2022
After a highly competitive selection process, Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn announced the appointment of the City’s next Police Chief, Keith P. Grounsell. “We are committed to pursuing the safety, peace,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Court rules federal government cannot force SC to allow biological males to compete on girls’ sports teams, use girls’ showers/locker rooms
July 20, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson announces a federal court has ruled that the federal government cannot force schools in South Carolina and 19 other states to follow new anti-discrimination rules. The…
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Family Promise to Hold 2nd Annual HOME IN ONE Golf Tournament
July 19, 2022
Family Promise of Laurens County (FPLC) will be holding their 2nd Annual HOME IN ONE Golf Tournament, Friday October 7th at Lakeside Country Club. Registration is at 8:00 am with…
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Rootimentary – A Unique Dining Experience Coming to Laurens this Fall
July 18, 2022
A much-anticipated new restaurant on the Public Square in Laurens will be opening this Fall and there is already much buzz about it. This could just be a story about…
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SHL Medical establishing operations in Charleston County
July 18, 2022
$90 million investment to create an estimated 165 new jobs SHL Medical, a world-leading provider of drug delivery solutions, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The company’s initial $90…
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SC7 Features Laurens County as Part of 30-Day Expedition
July 13, 2022
SOUTH CAROLINA SC7 is a partnership between two South Carolina based non-profit organizations, Global Eco Adventures and the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor. The mission of SC7 is to get…
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City Roots expanding operations in Richland County
July 13, 2022
$4.4 million investment will create 60 new jobs City Roots, a family-owned urban farm and agribusiness destination, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The company’s $4.4 million…
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Flavia B. Harton appointed to S.C. Arts Commission board
July 12, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission welcomes Flavia B. Harton of Greenville to its nine-member board of directors after her appointment by Gov. Henry McMaster effective July 1. Harton has extensive…
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Charleston celebrates 10 years as No. 1 City in the U.S. in the Travel + Leisure world’s best awards
July 12, 2022
The Charleston region’s unique blend of hospitality, history, culture and creativity continues to shine in the eyes of travelers. For the tenth consecutive year, the readers of Travel + Leisure…
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Hotel Trundle announces expansion onto Main Street in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina
July 12, 2022
Hotel Trundle, the locally-owned, award-winning boutique hotel that has redefined hospitality in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, has announced plans to grow. The family-owned hotel will expand its offerings with the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to remove toxic waste from USS Yorktown
July 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-20, which directs the South Carolina Office of Resilience to begin the process of removing hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic pollutants…
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Laurens County Animal Shelter Annual Pick Me SC Adoption Event Underway
July 11, 2022
On July 8, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter kicked off the annual Pick Me SC adoption event. Shelters across the state are joining forces in an effort to get…
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Rebuild Upstate welcomes Jake Beaty as CEO
July 11, 2022
The Board of Rebuild Upstate has chosen Jake Beaty as its new full-time CEO to lead the nonprofit in serving low-income homeowners with repairs and accessibility improvements to create safe,…
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Operation Southern Slow Down July 17-23
July 9, 2022
Operation #SouthernSlowdown will run from July 17-July 23 and you know what that means. Law enforcement across the southeast is teaming up to save lives and eliminate crashes during the…
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Michael Smallwood of Charleston County named FY2023 fellowship recipient
July 8, 2022
Program changes reinforce the arts’ influence in the creative economy A diverse group of four South Carolina artists working in different artistic disciplines are the latest recipients of new-look $10,000…
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Fountain Inn Fire Chief to Retire this Month
July 7, 2022
With over 26 years of service to the city, Chief Ronnie Myers has genuinely dedicated his career to the betterment of Fountain Inn. “As a city leader, I witness firsthand…
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The PGA TOUR returns to the Palmetto State in October for THE CJ CUP in South Carolina
July 7, 2022
As golf is surging in popularity around the country, state and industry leaders are pleased to welcome the PGA TOUR to Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland for THE CJ CUP…
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UofSC and Lexington Medical Center enter new partnership for clinical training of nurses and physicians
July 7, 2022The University of South Carolina (UofSC) board of trustees announced a new phase in a growing public-private partnership between the university’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center (LMC). A 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art nursing simulation center and teaching space…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Grant Application Process Opens
July 7, 2022
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the seventh annual Laurens County Community Enhancement Grant Program. Competitive grants in amounts up to $1500 will…
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Cindy Jacobs with LCSD 56 to Present at National Conference
July 6, 2022
Cindy Jacobs, Director of Child Nutrition for Laurens County School District 56 will be a speaker at the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference which will be held in Orlando,…
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LCSD 55 Will Require Clear Backpacks for All Students Beginning with the 2022-2023 School Year
July 6, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is making it clear that safety of students, teachers and faculty members is a top priority. With efforts to continue enhancing safety measures…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Directs State Agencies to Publicly Disclose Information on Budget Earmark Recipients
July 6, 2022
Governor’s executive order shines spotlight on how funds are spent Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-19, which directs state agencies to disclose online detailed information about the entities who…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson challenges Biden’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fuel efficiency and electric vehicle requirements
July 6, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE) for certain cars and light trucks. The regulation seeks to impose…
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BlueCross BlueShield of SC names new president and CEO
July 5, 2022
David S. Pankau has been named chairman of the board effective April 21, 2022, and Michael J. Mizeur has been named president and CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina…
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Freedom Fest Parade and Laurens Lights the Night
July 4, 2022
Laurens County knows how to celebrate and that’s exactly what happened over the Fourth of July weekend. Sunday afternoon a parade with entries from across the County made the way…
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Laurens County Freedom Fest Starts Friday
June 29, 2022
Independence Day or July 4th is not until Monday, but Laurens County is set to celebrate all weekend long. “I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve! I can’t wait…
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New Chief Appointed to Lead Laurens Fire Department
June 27, 2022
Mayor Nathan Senn announced today (Monday, June 27, 2022) the appointment of Neil Roberts as the next Chief of the City of Laurens Fire Department. Roberts will officially take over…
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirms state’s Fetal Heartbeat Law now in effect
June 27, 2022South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirms that the state’s Fetal Heartbeat Act is now in effect after the U.S. District Court of South Carolina stayed the injunction that was…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s decision protecting religious freedom
June 27, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson applauded the decision released today by the Supreme Court of the United States that protects the religious rights of public employees. The Court ruled…
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