Governor McMaster provides $19.9 million in education, workforce training funding
January 8, 2021$8 Million for Job Training, $7 Million for Early Childhood Education, $4.9 Million for Foster Children Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $19.9 million education and workforce training investment in…
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Greenville businessman Ben Talbert launches recruiting firm to service manufacturing, engineering, industrial sectors
January 7, 2021Ben Talbert, with more than 17 years of experience both working in and recruiting for the industrial sectors, announced that his industrial recruiting firm, Better Than Found (BTF), launched on…
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The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for their 2020 Small Business of Excellence Award.
December 29, 2020Laurens County Chamber Seeking Nominations for 2020 Small Business of Excellence Award The award recognizes a Chamber Member Business that contributes to the economic health of the community through:…
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Ribbon Cutting for Holbrooks A1 Flash Moving
December 29, 2020Join the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and members of the community for a celebratory Ribbon Cutting for Holbrooks A1 Flash Moving on January 5th at noon. We…
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Harry A. Huge, Honorary Consul for Estonia in SC, to receive 2020 Global Vision Award
December 23, 2020The Columbia World Affairs Council announced the esteemed 2020 Global Vision Award will be given in honor and remembrance of the late Harry Arthur Huge, Honorary Consul of the Republic…
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Fukoku South Carolina Delivers Holiday Help
December 21, 2020On Monday, team members from local industry Fukoku delivered food items to the Baptist Crisis Center in Laurens. Fukoku holds a holiday drive annually to help those in need in…
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Stewart welcomes Manager of Business Development to Charlotte, Columbia offices
December 16, 2020Stewart, an interdisciplinary design, engineering and planning firm, announced today Robert Allen is joining its business development team as manager for the Charlotte and Columbia, South Carolina offices. “Robert has…
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Lander University, College of Charleston publish results of COVID-19 restaurant survey in top tier academic journal
December 14, 2020At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, many of our state’s scientists, government officials and businesses came together to search for answers to how day-to-day life should…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports pharmacology students
December 8, 2020Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and CEO Lou Kennedy continue to provide generous financial support to Lexington School District One students via donations to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. Kennedy recently gave…
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Gov. McMaster participates in groundbreaking for Walmart’s new Dorchester County distribution center
December 3, 2020$220 Million Investment Will Create Approximately 1,000 Full-Time Jobs Governor Henry McMaster today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Walmart’s direct import distribution center, which is a part of a…
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‘Skill Up’ Platform Aims to Connect Individuals with Career Pathways
December 2, 2020Upstate SC Alliance launches regional gateway to technical training programs Although the coronavirus pandemic has slowed some areas of the economy, within many sectors, businesses continue to grow. A new…
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‘Skill Up’ platform aims to connect individuals with career pathways
November 18, 2020Upstate SC Alliance launches regional gateway to technical training programs Although the coronavirus pandemic has slowed some areas of the economy, within many sectors, businesses continue to grow. A new…
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Quackenbush Architects receive 3 2020 AIA Columbia Design Awards
November 18, 2020Quackenbush Architects + Planners received three American Institute of Architects Columbia awards for its innovative work on the Center for Health and Well-Being at the University of South Carolina, a…
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South Carolina’s Hammock Coast gears up for festive holiday season
November 17, 2020The “Most Wonderful Time of Year” is nearly upon us and while Christmas celebrations in 2020 will be different, they will be no less special along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast.…
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Reedy Falls Group sets up shop at Endeavor
November 16, 2020Move into coworking community opens new channels and unleashes creativity Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces that Reedy Falls Group, a…
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Celebrate a spirited holiday season at Firefly Distillery
November 14, 2020Shop for local goods, stocking stuffers during an Adopt And Shop holiday market Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, is celebrating its first holiday season at the brand new…
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Setterstix Corporation establishing operations in Laurens County
November 12, 2020More than $11.7 million investment will create 80 new jobs Setterstix Corporation (Setterstix), a paper stick manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The more than $11.7…
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Laurens Takes Next Step Toward Major Growth: New Housing
October 21, 2020The City of Laurens will soon experience growth not seen in decades as it welcomes a new housing development, the largest development of its type since the early 1980s. The…
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Regal Lounge shows support for First Responders in honor of National First Responders Day
October 19, 2020Regal Lounge is honoring first responders the entire month of October by awarding free “Regal Gold Packages” each week and with a special gift card for all First Responders who…
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Open-Air Job Fair a Success; Several Laurens County Industries Participate
October 16, 2020The open-air Job Fair hosted by the Upper Savannah SC Works System in downtown Fountain Inn on Thursday, October 15th was a tremendous success. Over 201 job seekers attended and…
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The Ultimate Roadside Stop, 7-Eleven Now Open in Laurens, SC
October 16, 2020Laurens, SC(October 16, 2020) – A new 7-Eleven, Inc. convenience store is now open in Laurens. The new store is located at 21402 US-221 right next to the Walmart Distribution Center. This 7-Eleven store will…
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The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce to Hold Virtual Workshop
October 14, 2020Join Laurens County Chamber of Commerce on October 20th, to learn how to “Maximize your Chamber membership!” The workshop is open to new members, prospective members, as well as anyone…
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ZF Transmissions Gray Court and Norbord Donate PPE to Local School Districts
October 13, 2020On September 29, Laurens County School Districts 55 & 56 received face masks and hand sanitizer donations from ZF Transmissions Gray Court and Norbord. ZF Transmissions donated 5,000 child and…
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SC Works to Host Open-Air Job Fair October 15 in Fountain Inn
October 13, 2020SC Works is hosting an open-air Job Fair in Fountain Inn on October 15th from 2PM-5PM at the Fountain Inn Farmers Market (110 Depot St., Fountain Inn), which will include…
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Groundwork almost complete at QT site
September 14, 2020The site work at the future location of QuikTrip (QT) on SC-72 in Clinton is almost complete, according to a Facebook post by the Clinton Economic Development Corporation. QT is…
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