Anchor Investment Management, LLC announces leadership promotions
August 21, 2026
Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a Columbia-based wealth management firm, has announced three leadership promotions as the firm marks 25 years of serving clients. Laura Culler has been promoted to chief…
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Indie Craft Parade announces presenting sponsor for 2026
August 21, 2026
The 17th Annual Indie Craft Parade presented by Bonnie Christine’s Artisan Educator will be held September 11-13, 2026 at the historic Judson Mill. Indie Craft Parade was created for Greenville,…
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USC to launch Nuclear Innovation Center
August 21, 2026As South Carolina’s population and economy continue to grow, the expansion of secure and affordable energy solutions is critical to the state’s future prosperity. With renewed federal investment and private-sector…
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Rose Buyck Newton elected USC Board of Trustees chair
August 21, 2026
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees elected Rose Buyck Newton as its new chairwoman on Friday (Aug. 21). She was elected to the USC Board of Trustees in 2018 and…
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Beyond the Glass: The Day Trip That Actually Silenced My Entire Backseat
August 21, 2026
By Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor If you have a herd of kids spanning the chaotic gap between kindergarten and the pre-teen eye-roll phase (ages 5 to 12 in…
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Anderson Brothers Bank announces promotion of Katlin Sawyer to Vice President/Senior Deposit Officer
August 21, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Katlin Sawyer to Vice President/Senior Deposit Officer. Sawyer will be based at the Conway Administrative building, located at 424 Main…
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Support youth sailing and win a classic 1979 Chris-Craft Tournament Fisherman
August 21, 2026
The South Carolina Maritime Museum is giving boating enthusiasts and maritime supporters an exciting opportunity to own a piece of coastal history while directly investing in the next generation of…
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Red Moon Rising: Your front-row seat to August’s midnight lunar show
August 21, 2026
Skywatchers in the Eastern Time Zone are in for a celestial treat as a “blood moon”—a deep reddish hue caused by a lunar eclipse—prepares to grace the night sky. Here’s…
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St. James Health & Wellness and SC Cancer Alliance to host Prostate Cancer Awareness event in Andrews
August 21, 2026
In recognition of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, St. James Health and Wellness and the South Carolina Cancer Alliance are partnering to host an educational community luncheon focused on…
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Two at Parker Law Group honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 21, 2026
Two attorneys at Parker Law Group are highlighted in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and its companion publication, Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch in America. Attorney Austin…
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Bill Metzger honored as a 2027 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
August 21, 2026
Bill Metzger, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named the 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia in the area of Banking and Finance Law by The…
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Rob Tyson named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for 2027
August 21, 2026
Rob Tyson, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named the 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia in the area of Administrative and Regulatory Law by The…
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Chamber’s State of Our Community to bring local leaders together Sept. 1
August 21, 2026
The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce will bring together government and community leaders for its annual State of Our Community on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 8:30 a.m. at Winyah Auditorium…
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Mauldin Cultural Center to host 16th Annual SOOIE. BBQ Cook-Off Sept. 11 & 12
August 20, 2026
Two-day event to feature more than 20 cookers, live music and Kids Zone The Mauldin Cultural Center is gearing up for another epic pig-out with the 16th annual SOOIE. BBQ…
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Catch the Action: Major League Fishing’s premier championships head to TV this Saturday
August 20, 2026
Whether you’re gearing up for a weekend on the Waccamaw River or heading out into the coastal waters around Georgetown, bass anglers throughout South Carolina have a good reason to…
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Dr. Troy Hall recognized as a Visionary Entrepreneur by MSN.com for transforming workplace culture
August 20, 2026Dr. Troy, founder and creator of the Cohesion Culture™ framework, has been recognized as one of the “Top Visionary Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future in 2026” by MSN.com. The national recognition…
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Congaree Land Trust welcomes two new members to board of directors
August 20, 2026Congaree Land Trust (CLT) welcomed two new members to its board of directors: Margaret Ellen Pender and Warren Duncan. Both join the board with a shared love of the outdoors…
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Ellison Kibler advisors named to Forbes | Shook “Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” 2026 list
August 20, 2026
Ellison Kibler announced that two of its advisors have been recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK “Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, published on August 11, 2026, and based on…
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ScanSource to acquire MicroAge, a leading IT solutions integrator
August 20, 2026
Adds higher-margin capabilities and expands ScanSource’s reach in strategic growth technologies, including cloud, cybersecurity, data center, and AI ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading technology distributor uniquely positioned to address…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 20, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 19 attorneys in the Charleston office for inclusion in The 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including one…
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Beach Commercial expands sales division with new hire
August 20, 2026
Beach Commercial, LLC, Charleston’s leading commercial brokerage firm specializing in leasing and investment sales, announced the latest addition to the firm’s growing sales team. Robert Swanson joins Beach Commercial as…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 20, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 25 attorneys in the Columbia office for inclusion in The 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including three…
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BMW Group completes $1.7 billion U.S. investment and premieres all new BMW X5 at ‘Home of X’ event in Spartanburg
August 20, 2026At the end of June 2026, BMW Group announced that it had completed its $1.7 billion investment in South Carolina, finishing the expansion of BMW Manufacturing’s Plant Spartanburg and construction…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 20, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 33 attorneys in the Greenville office for inclusion in The 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including three…
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New $250K federal grant expands wargaming at The Citadel
August 20, 2026The Citadel has received a $250,000 federal grant to establish the Intelligence Futures and Judgment Lab, expanding the college’s use of wargaming and simulated national security exercises. The grant from…
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Charleston City Council approves agreement to address flooding on the East Side
August 20, 2026
The Eastern side of the Peninsula is set to get some much-needed relief from persistent flooding problems after Charleston City Council approved a Stormwater Pipe License Agreement with the South Carolina State Ports Authority on Aug.…
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Four CCSD high schools named among South Carolina’s Top 10 by U.S. News & World Report
August 20, 2026
U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best High Schools rankings this week, and Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that four CCSD high schools rank among the Top…
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Smith Robinson honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 20, 2026
Thirteen attorneys at SMITH | ROBINSON are honored in the latest edition of Best Lawyers in America® and its companion publication, earning recognition for their work across a dozen different…
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Best Lawyers honors 33 Robinson Gray attorneys in 2027 edition
August 20, 2026
Best Lawyers in America® is recognizing 33 Robinson Gray attorneys for 2027, with 27 from the firm named to the main list and six to its “Ones to Watch” list.…
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9 Morton & Gettys attorneys included in latest “Best Lawyers”
August 20, 2026
Nine Morton & Gettys attorneys are highlighted across a dozen practice areas in the latest edition of “Best Lawyers in America®” and its companion piece, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.”…
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Rotary Club of Greenville launches Kringle Holiday Countdown raffle calendar
August 20, 2026
Sponsors and prize donors have until Aug. 31 to sign on for the club’s newest fundraiser The Rotary Club of Greenville is launching KRINGLE Holiday Countdown, a 12-day raffle calendar…
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Graduation dates announced for 2027 for Richland One School District
August 20, 2026
Richland One has announced the dates for its 2027 graduation ceremonies. All of the district’s high school graduation ceremonies will be held at the Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln Street,…
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The rock against the storm
August 20, 2026Shannon Bobertz helping guide one of America’s most complex conservation agencies By Thomas S. Mullikin Every agency needs a rock who is not always the loudest voice in the…
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Tidelands Health hospitals earn national recognitions for transparency
August 20, 2026
Both Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital have earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge. The designation recognizes hospitals that voluntarily share comprehensive data on patient safety, quality and operational…
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McMaster clears the way for $150 million Scout Motors payout in final budget vetoes
August 19, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster struck 14 items from the state’s $15 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Monday, including a legislative hold on money owed for cost overruns…
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McMaster clears the way for $150 million Scout Motors payout in final budget vetoes
August 19, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster struck 14 items from the state’s $15 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Monday, including a legislative hold on money owed for cost overruns…
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Brewedly Awakened and Lighthouse Pizza hiring part-time help in Cross Hill
August 19, 2026
A pair of Cross Hill businesses under one roof is looking to add to its staff. Brewedly Awakened Coffee and Lighthouse Pizza, Subs and More announced they are hiring friendly,…
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American Legion Post 25 to host Wattsville area cleanup Oct. 24
August 19, 2026
American Legion Post 25 will lead a community cleanup in the Wattsville area of Laurens on Saturday, Oct. 24. Volunteers will gather at Eastside Baptist Church, 355 Conway Ave. in…
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PC names Rhonda Mingo Dean of Students
August 19, 2026
Veteran student affairs leader brings nearly three decades of experience in student engagement, leadership and campus life to Presbyterian College Presbyterian College has named Rhonda L. Mingo its new dean…
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Laurens City Council addresses public safety, appointments and election changes
August 19, 2026
The Laurens City Council covered several municipal matters during its Aug. 18 meeting, including improvements to city recreational facilities, public safety activity, appointments to city boards and commissions, and a…
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Golden Strip voters have one early voting site for Aug. 25 Senate runoff
August 19, 2026
Early voting for the U.S. Senate special Republican primary runoff opened Wednesday, Aug. 19, and Golden Strip residents who plan to cast a ballot before election day will find fewer…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Brittany Pyles as marketing coordinator
August 19, 2026
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Brittany Pyles as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, Pyles will support company-wide marketing efforts, including…
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Fountain Inn seeks resident to fill Ward 5 Planning Commission seat
August 19, 2026
The city of Fountain Inn is accepting applications from residents interested in filling the open Ward 5 seat on the Fountain Inn Planning Commission. The commission plays a central role…
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Out on the Strip: your weekly guide to what’s happening, where to eat, and what to do at Mercato Cafe
August 19, 2026
Have you ever opened a doorway and immediately felt the rush of the outside world simply melt away? That is the exact magic waiting for you at 1101 Via Corso…
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Center for Community Services asks community to help stock its shelves
August 19, 2026
The Center for Community Services is asking Golden Strip residents to help restock its shelves through a hygiene, household and pet food drive benefiting local families in need. The Simpsonville-based…
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One night only: pay what you can “Pippin” hits the Mauldin stage Thursday
August 19, 2026
One night only: pay what you can “Pippin” hits the Mauldin stage Thursday For one night only, audiences can see the Mauldin Theatre Company’s 10th season opener at whatever price…
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Grandson’s journey brings Andrews’ bicentennial film full circle
August 19, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher On Tuesday afternoon, nearly 100 people gathered at the Andrews Library to watch a locally produced documentary that captured daily life in the small Georgetown County…
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Swig Drinks opens on Woodruff Road in Mauldin
August 19, 2026
A soda shop chain known for customizable fountain drinks has opened in Mauldin. Swig Drinks is now serving customers at 1534 Woodruff Road. While the address carries a Greenville mailing…
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USDA urges South Carolina residents to inspect trees for invasive beetle
August 19, 2026
Federal agriculture officials want South Carolina homeowners checking their yards this month for evidence of the Asian longhorned beetle, an invasive insect that hollows out hardwood trees from the inside…
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Truliant Foundation awards seven Mini Grants to S.C. nonprofits
August 19, 2026
The Truliant Foundation is awarding $75,000 in Community Mini Grants to fund 30 different nonprofit organizations across Truliant Federal Credit Union’s footprint in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The…
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