Cody Simpson Launches “Farmers Coalition” with Support from All 46 Counties
March 10, 2026
Cody Simpson, the President Trump-endorsed candidate for South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, announced today the launch of the Cody for SC Farmers Coalition – a statewide coalition of farmers, producers,…
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Little River Park Temporarily Closed for Improvements in the City of Laurens
March 10, 2026
The City of Laurens has temporarily closed Little River Park as planned upgrades and maintenance begin at the popular community space. City officials say the improvements come after months of…
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South Carolina Extends Alcohol Server Training Deadline to May 1, 2026
March 10, 2026
Servers and managers who have not yet completed an approved alcohol server training program as required under SC Code Section 61-3-120(B) now have until May 1, 2026 to complete training.…
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Georgetown Mayor to address utility costs at next monthly forum
March 10, 2026
City of Georgetown residents are invited to join Mayor Jay Doyle for his March installment of the Mayor’s Forum on Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30 pm at the Winyah Auditorium…
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The Generous Spirit: Inaugural Rocky Point Patriot Run supports local students and veterans
March 10, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher On November 8, 2025, the VFW Post 6444 hosted 67 participants for its inaugural Rocky Point Patriot 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk at the Choppee Recreation Center. Runners…
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Georgetown County’s fund balance reflects strategic planning, disaster preparedness
March 10, 2026
A recent audit report for Georgetown County raised some eyebrows – not because it didn’t come back clean, but because the county has nearly double what it is required to…
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South Carolina Scheduled for Statewide Tornado Drill Wednesday Morning
March 10, 2026
Emergency sirens and weather radios will sound across the state tomorrow morning as South Carolina conducts its annual statewide tornado drill. Scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, at 9:00 AM, the…
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Shamrock Technologies, Inc. Relocating Corporate Headquarters as Part of Laurens County Expansion $39.6 Million Investment Will Create 57 New Jobs
March 10, 2026
Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock), a global leader in specialty additives, today announced it is relocating its corporate headquarters as part of the company’s expansion in Laurens County. The company’s $39.6…
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City of Charleston launches new recreation mobile app to further modernize city services
March 10, 2026
The City of Charleston Recreation Department announced the launch of its City of Charleston, now available for download. The app provides residents and visitors with a convenient way to access…
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City of Charleston celebrates completion of Bridgepoint Ecological Park and Playground
March 10, 2026The City of Charleston celebrated the completion of Bridgepoint Ecological Park and Playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Shadowmoss neighborhood of West Ashley. The new green space and playground…
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Blakely Roof named 2026 recipient of the Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership
March 10, 2026
Francis Marion University’s Fred R. Sheheen Nonprofit Leadership Institute (FMU NPLI) and Together SC announce Blakely Roof as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence…
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Colliers Report: Augusta-Aiken Industrial Market Q4 2025
March 10, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Limited supply, steady absorption spur new construction Market Highlights The Augusta-Aiken market saw absorption resume at a steady pace behind modest new leasing and…
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SIOS Technology earns multiple industry honors recognizing leadership and customer success excellence
March 10, 2026
Executive and customer success team recognized by leading business award programs SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) software solutions, announced it…
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Individual tickets now available for 10th Annual Global Eco Adventures EcoBall
March 10, 2026Milestone event will celebrate Conservation, Commerce, and Leadership in South Carolina Individual tickets are now on sale for the 10th Annual Global Eco Adventures (GEA) EcoBall. The dinner and awards…
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Inc. names Didi Caldwell, President and CEO of Global Location Strategies, to its 2026 Female Founders 500 list
March 10, 2026
Inc.’s annual Female Founders list celebrates the nation’s most innovative women entrepreneurs, who collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in 2025 Global Location Strategies (GLS), the world’s leading location strategy and…
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City of Columbia hosts one-day donation drive to support individuals experiencing homelessness
March 10, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Homeless Services and City of Columbia Community Development What: The City of Columbia Homeless Services department and the City of Columbia Community Development department are partnering for a…
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Berkeley County, SC Works Trident hosting Workforce Career Fair March 20
March 10, 2026
Berkeley County Economic Development, in partnership with SC Works Trident, is hosting a Workforce Career Fair on Friday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Berkeley County Administration Building, located at…
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Georgetown gears up for the 13th Annual Bridge2Bridge Run
March 10, 2026
The countdown is on for the 13th Annual Bridge2Bridge Run, happening Saturday, March 21, 2026, in historic Georgetown. Presented by Mark Nash State Farm, this iconic community tradition brings runners,…
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Brookgreen Gardens to host 6th Annual Spring Wine Festival in April
March 10, 2026
Brookgreen Gardens will host its 6th Annual Spring Wine Festival in the Gardens on Saturday, April 25, offering an afternoon of tastings and live entertainment set against the backdrop of…
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Flock and Rally receives five American Advertising Awards
March 10, 2026Flock and Rally, a women-owned and led integrated marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with five ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation (AAF Midlands)…
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State Museum to host Flock Fest on Saturday, March 21st
March 10, 2026
The day-long event will feature gallery tours, birding opportunities and programs presented in partnership with organizations from across the state. The South Carolina State Museum will host Flock Fest, a day-long celebration of…
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One Columbia for Arts and Culture names Larry Hembree as 2026 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award recipient
March 10, 2026One Columbia for Arts and Culture announced Larry Andrew Hembree as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. This honor recognizes Hembree’s exceptional leadership, creativity, and…
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City of Greenville Council update
March 10, 2026
City Council Approves Land Purchase for Proposed Falls Park Conference District City Council approved four land purchase agreements totaling six acres along Falls Street for a proposed transformational, mixed-use development.…
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Dancing on the Cooper returns to the Mount Pleasant Pier April 24
March 10, 2026
On select Fridays this spring and summer Charleston County Parks’ live music series on the Mount Pleasant Pier, Dancing on the Cooper, is back on select Friday evenings! The season’s…
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Project 3500 Design Charrette opens March 16, public invited to kickoff, open house, and work in progress presentation
March 10, 2026
The City of Charleston, in partnership with the Charleston Housing Authority, the WestEdge Foundation, and Charleston County, will host a weeklong design charrette focused on mixed-income, mixed-use affordable and workforce housing opportunities on…
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Clemson English professor’s book earns international award from The Milton Society of America
March 10, 2026
Alumni Distinguished Professor Lee Morrissey’s most recent book won the James Holly Hanford Book Award. With a prestigious list of previous awardees, the recognition shows the depth of humanities scholarship…
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CNN commentator and author Alencia Johnson to headline Fireside Chat and Book Signing in Columbia on March 13
March 10, 2026Senator Tameika Isaac Devine & Former Mayor Steve Benjamin to Host Evening of Bold Conversation about Leadership and Change Community leaders, changemakers, and book lovers are invited to an inspiring…
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ReWa begins $37.5M Conestee Pump Station project
March 10, 2026
$10M SCIIP grant provides support Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) is celebrating the beginning of its $37.5 million Conestee Pump Station project to enhance wastewater capacity management while reinforcing its commitment…
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City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts: Help Make Sure We All Count
March 10, 2026
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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Actors’ Theater of South Carolina Historians to discuss Captain Henry Felder as a Founding Son of America in Orangeburg
March 10, 2026
On Saturday, March 21st, the SC250 Commission is funding a taping of historians in a panel at the Orangeburg County Library on the qualifications of martyred hero, Captain Henry Felder,…
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Posttraumatic Growth Day celebration concert returns to Lexington
March 10, 2026
The Big Red Barn Retreat will host their 2nd annual Heroes Summer Songfest Concert, presented by Nucor Building Systems on Friday, June 12 from 7-10pm at the Icehouse Amphitheater. This concert will celebrate…
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Dominion Energy to Begin Performing Tree Trimming Activities as Scheduled for 2026
March 10, 2026
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming: …
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Publix Super Markets executes lease on a new location in Blythewood, SC
March 10, 2026
Publix Super Markets has executed a lease on a new store location on the Northwest corner of Highway 21 and Turkey Farm Rd. in Blythewood, SC. “We’re excited to bring…
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Vendors and Food Trucks Invited to Participate in Love Like Maddie’s 3rd Annual Family Fun Day at Lake Rabon Park
March 10, 2026
Local vendors and food trucks are invited to be part of a growing community tradition as Love Like Maddie prepares for its 3rd Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, May…
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First Annual Fountain Inn Fury Day Wiffle Ball Tournament Set for April 4
March 10, 2026
Fountain Inn residents are invited to gather for a day of friendly competition and community spirit at the First Annual Fountain Inn Fury Day Wiffle Ball Tournament on Saturday, April…
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Summer Blink Book Review: “That Which Binds Us” by Cathy Rigg
March 10, 2026By Reba Hull Campbell When traveling light, I still indulge in the luxury of carrying a hard copy book with me. For a recent vacation trip, I chose Cathy Rigg’s…
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Georgetown County recognizes Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 8-14
March 9, 2026
Georgetown County Emergency Management will join the S.C. Emergency Management Division, the National Weather Service and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources in observing Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week,…
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Georgetown harbor cleanup reaches substantial completion
March 9, 2026
The Georgetown harbor is cleaner and safer thanks to a major collaborative cleanup that removed nearly two dozen abandoned and derelict vessels from its waters. Some had been there for…
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Elementary students shine at 2026 GCSD Academic Bowl
March 9, 2026
The 2026 Elementary Academic Bowl was held on March 4, 2026, at the JB Beck Administration & Education Center, bringing together elementary students from across Georgetown County School District for…
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Precision Meets Progress: Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital’s 100 Robotic Surgeries Strengthen Care for Rural Patients
March 9, 2026
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital (LCH) has reached a major milestone in advanced medical care, completing its 100th robot-assisted surgery just six months after launching the program — a development…
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Laurens Middle School Educator Audrey Bell Receives Distinguished Honor as Regional Teacher to Watch
March 9, 2026
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) is proud to announce that Audrey Bell, an 8th-grade math teacher at Laurens Middle School, has been selected as a Regional Teacher to…
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HTC and Stella’s Ice cream partner to create limited edition flavors, with proceeds benefiting area Girl Scouts
March 9, 2026
Spirit Night Set for Thursday, March 12, National Girl Scout Day, at Conway and Murrells Inlet Stella’s Location from 5:30-8:30 p.m. HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, has partnered…
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HGTC Foundation partners with Lowcountry Food Bank and HTC to host “Fresh For All” food distribution March 13
March 9, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation, in partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank, will host a Fresh For All food distribution on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to…
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LiLi + KoKo to Host “A Proper Mid-March Pour” Wine Tasting at BridgeWay Station
March 9, 2026
LiLi + KoKo at BridgeWay Station will host its monthly wine tasting event, A Proper Mid-March Pour, on Thursday, March 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The relaxed evening gathering…
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Westminster Presbyterian Church Installs Rev. Trevor Downie as Associate Pastor
March 9, 2026
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton celebrated an important moment in the life of its congregation on Sunday afternoon, March 8, with the installation of Rev. Trevor Downie as Associate Pastor.…
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Columbia’s skyline comes to life in 235-foot mural at Columbiana Centre
March 9, 2026The City of Columbia, through its Columbia Streams Art public art program, partnered with Columbiana Centre to commission a large-scale mural that captures the skyline and spirit of the capital city. The…
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Diaper Drive-Thru in Downtown Clinton Set for Tuesday, March 10
March 9, 2026
Families in Laurens County who need a little extra help with diapers and wipes will have an opportunity to receive support tomorrow during a Diaper Drive-Thru hosted by the Upstate…
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Tickets Still Available for Main Street Laurens’ 30th Birthday Gala & Annual Meeting
March 9, 2026
Main Street Laurens is preparing to celebrate a significant milestone in the life of downtown Laurens, and community members still have time to be part of the celebration. Tickets remain…
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The Fox Hole Opens Beneath Moultrie Southern Cuisine in Downtown Laurens
March 9, 2026
A new social gathering space is now welcoming guests beneath Moultrie Southern Cuisine in downtown Laurens. The Fox Hole, located on the lower level of the restaurant at 101 East…
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Blue Granite Water Company hosted customers at drop-in event at Lexington Tennis Complex
March 9, 2026
Blue Granite Water Company hosted a customer drop-in at the Lexington Tennis Complex on March 4. The first of these events this year, customer drop-ins provide an excellent opportunity for…
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