Clinton Firefighter Honored as Michael “Mike Mike” Vinson Firefighter of the Year
December 23, 2024The Clinton Fire Department has announced John Michael Lapomarda as the 2024 recipient of the Michael “Mike Mike” Vinson Award, recognizing him as Firefighter of the Year. This prestigious honor,…
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Colliers Charleston Multifamily Report: Charleston’s multifamily building boom slowing as market catches up
December 23, 2024Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Charleston Multifamily Market Highlights Following its single largest quarter of deliveries since 2017, Charleston’s multifamily occupancy saw a gradual decline as…
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Carolina Handling gives back with Season of Service
December 23, 2024Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has given back this holiday season by donating 58 hours of forklift service and repair and 5800 volunteer…
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Laurens County Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of The Connection Point at United Way of Laurens County
December 23, 2024On Wednesday, December 18, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce marked the grand opening of The Connection Point at the United Way of Laurens County with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.…
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BASF ECMS equips fifth apprenticeship program cohort for manufacturing success
December 23, 2024BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) celebrated completion of the fifth cohort of apprentices from its North American Apprenticeship Development Program on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The program is…
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Interim HealthCare recognized as 2024 South Carolina Best in Business winner
December 23, 2024Interim HealthCare of the Upstate and Midlands has been named a 2024 South Carolina Best in Business award winner. This prestigious honor, presented by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly,…
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Local luxury home builder accepted to the prestigious Southern Living Custom Builder Program
December 23, 2024Blythe Custom Homes is honored to announce that we have been selected for membership in the prestigious Southern Living Custom Builder Program. We gratefully accepted the invitation from Southern Living…
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I-85 sewer expansion in Oconee gets approval to operate
December 23, 2024An infrastructure project 45 years in the making got approved Thursday afternoon. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services gave final approval to the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA)…
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Fifteen young adults with disabilities graduate from the 2024 UP Employment Professional Cohort
December 23, 2024The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, held a graduation ceremony for the 2024 UP Professional Cohort participants to…
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The Final Notes: More Stories Behind Classic Christmas Songs
December 23, 2024As we wrap up our series exploring the history of beloved Christmas songs, we take a closer look at four more timeless tunes that have brought joy and warmth to…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Touchdown Club Announces All-County Team 2024
December 22, 2024The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Touchdown Club is excited to announce the All-County Team for 2024. These outstanding athletes will be recognized for their achievements at the TD Club…
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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $11 Million to Support Healthcare Workforce Development at Piedmont Technical College
December 22, 2024U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $11 million grant to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to support healthcare workforce development.…
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Attorney Hannah K. Metts joins Piedmont Technical College Area Commission
December 22, 2024Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Area Commissioner representing Greenwood County, attorney Hannah K. Metts. A native of Newberry, Metts is a partner…
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Laurens District 55 High School Celebrates 2024-2025 Winter Graduates
December 22, 2024Twenty-nine Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) seniors earned credits to graduate this winter. The 2024-2025 LDHS Winter Graduation was held yesterday, December 19, 2024, at the LDHS Lecture Theatre…
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Spreading Holiday Cheer: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Christmas for Kids Program
December 22, 2024The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Christmas for Kids program has once again brought holiday cheer to families across the community. This year, the program provided assistance to more than 250…
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Filing Period for Clinton Municipal Elections Opens December 25 with Elections Scheduled for March 4th
December 22, 2024The Clinton Municipal elections are scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with seats in Ward 1, Ward 3, and Ward 5 up for election. Individuals interested in running for these…
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Merry Christmas or Happy Christmas? Exploring the Meaning Behind the Greetings
December 21, 2024With Christmas just days away, holiday cheer is in full swing. Decorations are up, carols are in the air, and festive greetings are being exchanged with everyone you meet. Amid…
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Greenville’s Poinsett Club named “Platinum Club of America”
December 21, 2024Club Leaders Forum – the premier consulting source of the private club industry – recently announced that the Poinsett Club, one of the Greenville area’s oldest and most recognizable clubs,…
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Truist invests in Greenville’s Future with $10,000 gift to Greenville Tech Foundation
December 20, 2024Truist has strengthened its partnership with Greenville Technical College Foundation by awarding a $10,000 grant from its community development department to enhance the CHI Server Training Lab. The funds will…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
December 20, 2024Commencement for Greenville Technical College (GTC) graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, December 20. Included were 342 participants: 8 graduated with a bachelor’s degree, 12 military…
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Interim HealthCare announces Leadership promotions to strengthen collaboration and community impact
December 20, 2024Interim HealthCare announced the promotions of Stephanie Collins to Area Vice President (AVP) of Home Health and Jen Collier to Area Vice President (AVP) of Business Development for Home Health…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Gayle Whitlock of FIVE Virtual Program as Educator of the Month
December 20, 2024South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Gayle Whitlock of Lexington Richland School District Five’s FIVE Virtual Program in Chapin as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces Kevin T. Sheilley as new President & CEO
December 20, 2024The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced the selection of Kevin T. Sheilley as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. He will officially assume his role on February 10,…
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Sheriff Leon Lott again makes Post & Courier’s POWER LIST for Columbia
December 19, 2024Thirty influential leaders recognized as “movers and shakers” for 2024 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott landed a lofty 3rd PLACE in the Post & Courier’s…
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Berkeley County Greenbelt Program accepting applications for funding in 2025
December 19, 2024Application Period: January 2 – April 30, 2025 The Berkeley County Greenbelt Program will begin accepting applications to fund Greenbelt Preservation projects starting Thursday, January 2, 2025. Eligible projects must support Greenbelt…
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Baseball America honors Fireflies as Best in Class-A
December 19, 2024Columbia named Bob Freitas Award Winners as top team Baseball America named the Columbia Fireflies the recipient of the 2024 Class-A Bob Freitas Award. The Bob Freitas Award recognizes clubs…
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Play the ball; don’t let the ball play you
December 19, 2024By Jeff Becraft They say in baseball, “Play the ball; don’t let the ball play you.” That means on a ground ball, you want to field the ball where…
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Mullikin Law Firm and Camden-area VIPs ring bells for the Salvation Army
December 19, 2024Mullikin Law founding principal says it’s a favorite Christmas tradition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In what has become an annual Christmas tradition for the Camden-based Mullikin Law Firm; Mullikin…
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Endeavor announces work and study spaces for holiday visitors
December 19, 2024Endeavor Workspaces today announced co-working day passes and half-day “study hall passes” (eligible from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) for visitors in town for the holidays, students, and other professionals…
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Greenville Tech Foundation receives relief grant from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
December 19, 2024The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awarded $10,000 to the Greenville Technical College STAR Center – Caring Corner Food Pantry to restore hope and help rebuild after Hurricane Helene devastated…
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Cohn Construction completes Excel Truck Group’s new location in Rock Hill, South Carolina
December 19, 2024Cohn Construction has completed the new 80,000 SF facility for Excel Truck Group in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This marks the second design-build collaboration between Cohn Construction and Excel Truck…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena generates $2 billion gross economic impact over 25 years
December 19, 2024The Greenville Arena District (GAD), owner and operator of Bon Secours Wellness Arena, a cornerstone of entertainment and economic vitality in the Upstate, proudly announces its cumulative economic impact of…
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SCDOT begins clearing and grubbing phase at Carolina Crossroads
December 19, 2024The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun clearing and grubbing activities as part of Phase 3B of the Carolina Crossroads Project in Richland and Lexington counties. This work is…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville dedicates Sturtevant home
December 18, 2024Christmas came a little early for Matrice Sullivan Friday afternoon. And it helps when you had a major hand in making your Christmas present a reality. Sullivan and Habitat for…
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The Rock It! Co. earns Gold Award in Web Development
December 18, 2024The Rock It! Co. has been honored as among the best web development companies in South Carolina. The Rock It! Co. was recognized this week with a Gold Award in…
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Colliers Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Report: Robust absorption reflects new demand environment
December 18, 2024Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Market Highlights Strong absorption outpaced deliveries in Q3 as the Greenville-Spartanburg multifamily market remains on the downward slope of…
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Colliers Columbia Multifamily Report: Workforce housing demand sparks new wave of construction
December 18, 2024Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights As rents and housing prices continue an upward trend, demand for workforce housing is becoming the driving…
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Furman’s MLK Community Breakfast hosts political strategist L. Joy Williams
December 18, 2024L. Joy Williams, a long-time political strategist and creator and host of the podcast “Sunday Civics,” will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 MLK Community Breakfast at Furman University…
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GMC expands geotechnical expertise in South Carolina and Georgia
December 18, 2024Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is expanding its geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services in South Carolina and Georgia in more ways than one. Mark Van Aken, PG, will be…
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Maddie Hines’ Legacy Honored as Trial Brings Closure to Family
December 18, 2024The three-day trial of the man responsible for the tragic death of three-year-old Maddie Hines concluded this week, just days before Christmas. The jury deliberated for less than an hour…
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Governor Henry McMaster Announces Appointment to S.C. Department of Transportation Commission
December 18, 2024Gov. McMaster Proposes I-77 Exit 90 Feasibility Study Governor Henry McMaster announced the appointment of former York County Council Chairman Dr. James Britt Blackwell as his at-large nominee for the…
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208 N. Broad Brings New Flavors and Fresh Updates to Downtown Clinton
December 18, 2024For years, The Pasture has been a staple in Clinton, offering both quality food and a welcoming community atmosphere. Now, under new ownership, the beloved location has been reimagined as…
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Cowboy Christmas and Holiday Shopping Events in Clinton on December 19
December 18, 2024Clinton is bringing holiday cheer with special events set for Thursday, December 19, offering festive activities and unique opportunities for holiday shopping. The experience features the popular Lush Acres Farm…
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South Carolina’s Electoral College Meets to Cast Votes for President and Vice President
December 18, 2024Electors from across South Carolina gathered at the State House yesterday as part of the 2024 Electoral College process, a constitutionally mandated step in electing the next President and Vice…
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LEAD 2024 thanks sponsors for their support of law enforcement and another successful event
December 18, 2024LEAD (Law Enforcement Appreciation Day) Upstate celebrates the overwhelming success of its 10th annual event, held on September 20th at the Greenville Downtown Airport, where approximately 620 law enforcement officers…
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From Music to Giving Back: Andrew Wooten’s Journey and Healing HeARTS Initiative
December 18, 2024Andrew Wooten’s journey from a small-town dreamer to a regional musical success is nothing short of inspiring. Fueled by a passion for music that began in his youth and strengthened…
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Sportsclub rebranding to acac Fitness & Wellness
December 18, 2024One of the Upstate’s leading fitness centers will have a new name for its three sites by mid-January. Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness will now be known as acac Fitness & Wellness…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union donates $22,200 to support Hurricane Helene disaster relief
December 18, 2024Families facing hardships from Hurricane Helene are receiving more than $22,000 in relief from SAFE Federal Credit Union ahead of the Christmas season. The credit union’s “SAFE After the Storm”…
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Berkeley County Council approves 200-plus resurfacing projects
December 18, 2024City, County and State Roadways Around the County Berkeley County Council has approved resurfacing work for 227 city, county and state roads located around Berkeley County. Council approved these items at…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awards $375,000 in Impact Grants to lowcountry nonprofits
December 18, 2024In its first Impact Grants cycle of fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded $375,000 in grants to eight local nonprofit organizations.…
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