Piedmont Tech Fall Graduation Set for December 16
December 8, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two in-person fall commencement exercises on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. An afternoon ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. for Administrative Office Technology, Business,…
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Electronic Messages Lead to Lockdown at LDHS
December 8, 2021
Laurens County School District 55 would like to express appreciation to the parents, staff, and community for their patience, understanding, and support during events at Laurens District 55 High School…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Honors Gold Star Families with A Tree for the Fallen
December 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster were joined on Tuesday by Gold Star families, S.C. Adjutant General Van McCarty, and representatives from the S.C. National Guard’s Survivor Outreach…
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Turn90 Founder and Executive Director Amy Barch named to Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2023
December 7, 2021Turn90 Founder and Executive Director Amy Barch is one of 20 South Carolina leaders to be selected for Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2023. Following the successful completion of five, multi-day…
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AMAZING SUPPORT: 211 Helpline match smashes goal of $100K, raises $161,307
December 7, 2021
This year GivingTuesday became a three-day event and supporters delivered beyond our wildest hopes, raising more than $161,000 to support Trident United Way’s 211 Helpline. Thanks to a generous $50,000…
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Rita’s Seaside Grille celebrates holiday season with Santa Paws
December 7, 2021
Rita’s Seaside Grille is kicking off the holiday season with the annual Santa Paws celebration on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rita’s parking lot and…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Jaimie Rodriguez
December 7, 2021
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced the addition of Jaimie Rodriguez to the firm. Jaimie joins DP3 with a Bachelor of Arts from the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a degree…
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Celebrate the season with jazz musicians Noel Freidline and Maria Howell
December 7, 2021
Powerhouse musical duo returns to the CMA for a holiday concert The Columbia Museum of Art invites you to celebrate the season with pianist and arranger Noel Freidline, vocalist Maria…
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LRADAC’s Alcohol Enforcement Team and Cayce PD to sponsor comprehensive DUI Identification and Prosecutorial Training
December 7, 2021
LRADAC’s Alcohol Enforcement Team and Cayce Police Department to sponsor comprehensive DUI Identification and Prosecutorial Training for Midlands’ Law Enforcement Officers and Prosecutors: DUI Building Blocks offers tactics for enhanced…
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LCK’s Mickey Layden named to 2021 Women of Influence by Columbia Regional Business Report
December 7, 2021
LCK announces that Mickey Layden, President/CEO of LCK, has been named to Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2021 Women of Influence. Layden is among 22 outstanding women from a range of…
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Lander Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 15
December 7, 2021
Commencement exercises for Lander University’s fall graduating class will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the Finis Horne Arena. There will be two ceremonies. Graduates of the College of…
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“Drive for Hope” on Dec. 11 to benefit Salvation Army of Greenwood
December 7, 2021
WCRS Radio will host the “Drive for Hope” on Saturday, Dec. 11, for toys and monetary donations to the Angel Tree Program of the Salvation Army of Greenwood. The toy…
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SC Ports sets all-time monthly container record in November
December 7, 2021South Carolina Ports sets all-time monthly records for containers handled in November when measuring by both twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and pier containers, which account for boxes of any size.…
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns number one spot in Newsweek’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for second consecutive year
December 7, 2021
The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery has again been recognized as the number one ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in South Carolina by Newsweek. The 2022 Newsweek survey identified…
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SeamonWhiteside welcomes first candidates for Leadership Training and Mentorship Program
December 7, 2021
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, is pleased to announce their first round of candidates for their Leadership Training and Mentorship Program. SeamonWhiteside formed…
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GML Industries, LLC establishing operations in Spartanburg County
December 7, 2021
$966,000 investment will create 74 new jobs GML Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of wire harnesses for various industries, today announced it is establishing operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $966,000…
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Countybank ranked top SBA 7(a) South Carolina-based lender
December 7, 2021The South Carolina District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration recently ranked Countybank No. 1 in total loan dollar volume for 2021 among all South Carolina-based SBA 7(a) lenders.…
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Charleston Symphony announces Harlem Quartet for world premiere in January
December 7, 2021The Charleston Symphony is delighted to announce the Harlem Quartet will join the CSO in the Hart of Tchaikovsky on January 7 and 8 at the Charleston Gaillard Center. Part…
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Steve Sumner selected to “Best Law Firms in America”
December 7, 2021
Greenville attorney Steve W. Sumner has been named a “Best Law Firm 2022, Tier 1” for DUI Defense by U.S. News & World Report and “2022 Lawyer of the Year”…
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SC Launch, Inc. announces third Investment in Zylö Therapeutics
December 7, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. has made its third investment into Zylö Therapeutics, Inc. This $300,000 investment will help the company continue providing therapeutic topical solutions. Zylö Therapeutics became an…
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Liberty Fellowship selects new class
December 7, 2021
Twenty South Carolina leaders have been selected for Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2023. Following the successful completion of five, multi-day seminars in the U.S. and abroad and individual leadership projects,…
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Coronavirus & vaccination update in South Carolina
December 7, 2021
Updated Dec 7, 2021 The links provided below are updated regularly as information becomes available. Keep checking back here for updates. Latest SC Data (Dec 7, 2021) SC Demographic Data…
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Laurens County Conservation District Annual Earth and Sky Photo Contest Winners
December 6, 2021
Each year the Laurens County Conservation District the “Earth and Sky” photo contest. The photos must be taken in Laurens County and meet other requirements. The Laurens County Conservation District…
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Presbyterian College Begins National Search for New Football Coach
December 6, 2021
Presbyterian College is launching a nationwide search for its next head football coach after Kevin Kelley informed the administration that he is stepping down from leading the program for personal…
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Film and Wine Tasting Event Coming to the Coffee Roost
December 6, 2021
Next in a lineup of new and interesting events hosted by the Coffee Roost in Laurens is an event that includes wine, a movie, some education and food. Watch the…
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Entrepreneur Mike DuBose offers free books on finding and writing successful grants
December 6, 2021
Citing a desire to help others in need, the founder of two grant-related businesses is now providing free online access to two of his books dealing with finding and applying…
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Sherman College names faculty, staff member of the year
December 6, 2021
Sherman College of Chiropractic recently honored Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences Alan Brewster, B.S., D.C., A.C.P., ’89, and Assistant Director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Amy…
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Ole Blue Truck Farm to Host Holiday Market and Movie Night
December 6, 2021
Ole Blue Truck Farm has created a wonderful family event to get you into the holiday spirit. Bring your family and friends and join them for the movies at the farm,…
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Limitless Purpose announces 2021 impact
December 6, 2021
Limitless Purpose, a nonprofit founded in September 2019 to provide opportunities and resources to help all children reach their limitless potential, is pleased to announce its 2021 impact. The organization…
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5th Street Group announces rebrand for 5Church restaurants
December 6, 2021
Following the highly successful opening of Church and Union in Nashville, Tennessee, 5th Street Group announced today the expansion of the Church and Union Brand to Charlotte, North Carolina and…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces the ‘Happy HoliPAID’ campaign to return unclaimed funds
December 6, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is excited to spread some holiday cheer in South Carolina by reuniting individuals with their missing money. Paying homage to popular Christmas carols, the State Treasurer’s…
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Greenville Technical College holds virtual information sessions for Workforce Scholarships for the Future
December 6, 2021
Greenville Technical College offers many different career paths in high-demand fields, and with the new S.C. Workforce Scholarships for the Future, South Carolina residents can take advantage of zero-cost tuition…
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Red Devils Pull Off a Sweep in Laurens
December 6, 2021
In the 1st stanza in the county basketball rivalry, Clinton won both boys’ and girls’ games on Laurens’ home floor on Friday night, dominating the 2nd halves of both games.…
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South Carolina based RANDOM AI acquired for $228MM
December 6, 2021
RANDOM AI (dba), based in Columbia with operations in Charleston, SC has been acquired by a German enterprise cognitive computing company based in Berlin and Zurich. The move to acquire…
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DEACON DIVERS train to build artificial reef off S.C. coast
December 6, 2021“The dive training we’re conducting for this group of religious leaders and naturalists is part of our building an army of divers to help construct an artificial reef along the…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell hires Ethan Hooper as staff accountant
December 6, 2021
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Ethan Hooper as a staff accountant. Ethan received a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting degree…
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Main Street District engages community on Giving Tuesday, drawing attention to partner efforts on homelessness
December 6, 2021
The Main Street District put a unique spin on holiday giving by engaging with their social media followers ahead of Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday. Via their Facebook and Instagram pages,…
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Kelley Steps Down at PC After a Single Season
December 6, 2021
On Saturday morning, Presbyterian College announced the resignation of Kevin Kelley as head football coach after one year. Kelley was 2-9 in his only season at the helm. He received…
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Arbor Day Celebration
December 5, 2021
As part of an Arbor Day celebration, students in Carrie Thomas’ classes planted two trees and learned some history behind the trees and Arbor Day. Thank you to Clinton’s local…
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Genesis Health Care to host groundbreaking for the expansion of Pee Dee Health Care
December 3, 2021
Genesis Health Care to host groundbreaking for the expansion of Pee Dee Health Care DARLINGTON, SC – Genesis Health Care (Genesis), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the Pee…
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Gary T. Pope Jr., public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, elected president of South Carolina’s John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court
December 3, 2021
Gary T. Pope Jr., an attorney concentrating in public finance and government law with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm, has been elected president of South Carolina’s John Belton O’Neall…
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Women in Manufacturing: PTC Graduate Excels at ZF Transmissions
December 3, 2021
Before Lynn Rogers got home from her job interview with ZF Transmissions in Gray Court, an email offering her the position already had landed in her in-box. A 2020 graduate…
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City of Clinton Receives Community Development Grant for New Fire Truck
December 3, 2021
Three municipalities in the Upper Savannah Region got good news this week when the S.C. Department of Commerce announced they have received grant awards in the Fall 2021 Community Development…
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Speaker to tell the story of the western Civil War through one soldier’s experiences
December 2, 2021
Mike Rucker is a Virginian, and while in high school in Fredericksburg, he and his brother operated a business guiding tours of the surrounding historic sites. The area offered a…
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Colliers Report: 2020 Census results are positive for the Greenville-Spartanburg CSAs
December 2, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Highlights According to the 2020 Census, the Greenville-Spartanburg combined statistical areas (CSAs) population has grown from 1,108,419 in…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Chantel Gant to the Company’s Spartanburg office
December 2, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Chantel Gant has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Chantel Gant is a 2010 graduate of USC Upstate,…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Emily Carter to the Company’s Commercial office
December 2, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Emily Carter has joined the company’s Commercial office as a sales associate. Emily Carter’s goal is to assure that you buy…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Danelle White to the Company’s North Pleasantburg office
December 2, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Danelle White has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Danelle White has been an active member of…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Carter Jay to the Company’s North Pleasantburg office
December 2, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Carter Jay has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Carter Jay is a native of Greenville, and…
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Garvin Design Group wins two AIA South Carolina 2021 Design Awards
December 2, 2021
Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group won two Design Awards at the American Institute of Architects South Carolina (AIA SC)’s annual awards presented virtually on November 19,…
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