The Village Group receives a $45,000 grant from Power:Ed
August 24, 2026
Plantersville Summer Academy to use grant to curb summer learning loss, boost social-emotional support for rural youth The Village Group, a nonprofit located in rural Georgetown County, working to equip youth with the…
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Dark, Warm and Wide Open: Press & Pointer Brings a Coffee House to the Laurens Square
August 24, 2026
Over the coming weeks, the Laurens County Buzz is visiting the independent coffee shops that make our county unique — the people behind the counter, the stories behind the cups,…
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High school students invited to apply for hands-on nursing event at Tidelands Health
August 24, 2026
Tidelands Health is encouraging high school juniors and seniors in Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg counties who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing to apply for the health system’s annual Nurses are Extraordinary event. The day-long event will…
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AGRU America CEO Robert L. Johnson to retire; Chris Eichelberger named successor
August 24, 2026
AGRU America, Inc. announced today that President and CEO Robert L. Johnson will retire on October 31, 2026, after 30 years at the company. Chief Sales Officer Chris Eichelberger will…
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Come From Away at Town Theatre – Aug 28 – Sept 13
August 24, 2026
Even in the darkest moments, people have an extraordinary capacity for kindness. On September 11, 2001, U.S. airspace was closed, leaving thousands of passengers on 38 planes unexpectedly grounded in…
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Allison Sullivan named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in its 2027 edition
August 24, 2026
Bluestein Attorneys partner Allison Sullivan is being honored as 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia by Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants.…
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Five Bluestein Attorneys honored by Best Lawyers in 2027 edition
August 24, 2026
Best Lawyers in America® has again named four Bluestein Attorneys to its 2027 Best Lawyers list for Columbia, and another to its “Ones to Watch” list. Partner Allison Sullivan earned…
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Three Griffin Humphries attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 edition
August 24, 2026
Three attorneys at Griffin Humphries have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with all earning recognition for their work as litigators. The…
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Simpsonville Arts Center seeks local artists for 2027 exhibition season
August 24, 2026
The Simpsonville Arts Center has officially issued a call for artists as it begins curating its upcoming 2027 exhibition calendar. Organizers are currently seeking proposals from visual artists interested in…
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Mauldin & Jenkins announces merger with Schmoyer and Company, LLC
August 24, 2026
Mauldin & Jenkins, a national provider of assurance, tax and advisory services, shared that the firm has further expanded its practice within the Greater Columbia area through a merger with…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC hosts 5th Annual Community Health Fair featuring NASCAR driver Joey Gase
August 24, 2026
Free community event held in recognition of National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) hosted its 5th Annual Community Health Fair recently, bringing together residents to…
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NAMI Charleston Area Invites Community to Walk for Mental Health on October 3 at Palmetto Islands County Park
August 24, 2026
NAMI Charleston Area announces the return of its premier annual fundraising event, NAMIWalks 2026, taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant. The community-wide…
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Main Street Laurens to host first Taste of Laurens on Sept. 25
August 24, 2026
Main Street Laurens will hold its first Taste of Laurens on Friday, Sept. 25, an evening built around local food, shopping and community experiences throughout the city. Guests will purchase…
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Palmetto Railways appoints Tarek “T” Ravenel as president and chief executive officer
August 24, 2026
Palmetto Railways, an enterprise agency of the state of South Carolina and a division of the S.C. Department of Commerce, today announced the appointment of Tarek “T” Ravenel as president and chief…
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Irmo Police announce the addition of two K9 officers: Venom and Andi
August 24, 2026The Irmo Police Department has officially welcomed two new K9 members following their recent swearing-in: K-9 Andi and K-9 Venom were sworn in by Mayor Bill Danielson at a Town…
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15 attorneys from Moore & Van Allen’s Charleston office recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers Publications
August 24, 2026
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 13 Charleston office attorneys, two of whom have been awarded a Best…
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Greenville Technical College opens Center for Welding & Automation Excellence
August 24, 2026Greenville Technical College celebrated the official opening of the Center for Welding & Automation Excellence (CWAE) August 20, 2026, cutting ribbon on the 44,000-square-foot facility with the help of college…
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Mission Lexington selects Fitts & Goodwin to build new campus
August 24, 2026
Mission Lexington announced the selection of Fitts & Goodwin, Inc. as general contractor and McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture as architect for its highly anticipated new campus on North Lake Drive…
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ExecConnect helps regional employers win top executive talent through immersive candidate experiences
August 24, 2026
ExecConnect, a Charleston-based recruitment enhancement firm, is bringing its proven high-touch executive candidate experience to organizations throughout the region. By helping executive candidates and their families build meaningful connections to…
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Greenville Jewish Film festival showing Bella this week
August 24, 2026
Bella, a moving story about enduring friendship and hope amid a world of chaos, will be screened Sunday, August 30, at 4 p.m. at Camelot Cinemas as part of the…
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Salvation Army’s new area commanders visit Sheriff Leon Lott
August 24, 2026Captain Bryan Farrington and Captain Tonya Farrington relieve retired Major Mark Craddock By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ new area-directors – Captains Bryan…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners welcomes new interior designer
August 24, 2026
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced Elvira Gutierrez-Larios to the Q+ team as an interior designer. Gutierrez-Larios, a recent graduate of Winthrop University, earned her Bachelor of Design in Interior Design…
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27 nonprofit leaders named to 2026 Carolina Leadership Seminars class
August 24, 2026
Together SC program equips emerging executive directors with practical leadership skills, trusted peer support, and a statewide network to strengthen their organizations and communities. Together SC announced the 27 nonprofit…
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BASF ECMS names Mike Estadt site director in Seneca
August 24, 2026
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) has appointed Mike Estadt as site director of its Seneca, SC, production site. Estadt brings more than 20 years of operations and manufacturing…
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Seven Callison Tighe attorneys honored in 2027 edition of Best Lawyers
August 24, 2026
The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized seven Callison Tighe attorneys in its 2027 edition, based on peer review of their work in Columbia. Here are the seven who were…
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All attorneys at Lewis Babcock honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 24, 2026
Once again, all three partners at Lewis Babcock are included in “The Best Lawyers in America®,” an annual directory of the country’s leading attorneys. The 2027 edition released today includes…
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Lourie Law Firm members honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 24, 2026
Lourie Law Firm members Neal Lourie and Tish Dozier Alleyne are again recognized in “Best Law Firms in America®,” a national peer-reviewed guide to the country’s top attorneys. The 2027…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America
August 24, 2026
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, and Matthew G. Gerrald have been…
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VIA Health Partners hiring registered nurses at Clinton hospice house
August 24, 2026
VIA Health Partners is recruiting registered nurses for its hospice house in Clinton, adding staff at the inpatient facility as the nonprofit continues to grow across the Upstate. The organization…
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Osprey Village Breaks Ground on New Era in Independent Living for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
August 23, 2026
Community leaders and public officials from Beaufort and Jasper counties joined families and residents on Aug 13 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Osprey Village, a new 25-acre residential community located…
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Saluda Shoals Riverwalk opens, advancing vision for connected Midlands trail system
August 23, 2026A long-planned vision to create a continuous recreational trail along the Lower Saluda River took a major step forward this week with the opening of the first phase of the…
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JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival brings multi-band lineup, community spirit to Pawleys Island
August 23, 2026
JB’s Celebration Park is set to host the JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The full-day event features performances from indie rock group Channel Bluff, local favorites…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter hiring shelter attendants
August 23, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter is accepting applications for full-time and part-time shelter attendant positions, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced recently. Shelter attendants handle the daily care of…
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Pawleys Island Music Festival of Music & Art announces CeCe Teneal’s
August 23, 2026
Tickets are officially on sale for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art’s highly anticipated concert event, CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul, taking place Saturday, October 17, 2026, at…
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Global health event highlights South Carolina’s growing role in life sciences
August 23, 2026U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson recognized by the Shot@Life campaign for his longtime leadership in supporting global polio eradication and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance South Carolina’s growing role in global health…
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Kinder Morgan to host on-site hiring event at Georgetown Goodwill Career Opportunity Center
August 23, 2026
Kinder Morgan is hosting an exclusive hiring event this Thursday, August 27, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Goodwill Career Opportunity Center, located at 1520 Highmarket St., Georgetown, SC.…
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VIA Health Partners seeking Upstate nurses for hospice house openings
August 23, 2026
VIA Health Partners is recruiting registered nurses for its hospice house in Clinton, adding staff at the inpatient facility as the nonprofit continues to grow across the Upstate. The organization…
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Dirt on the strip: letting the dirt sleep (so you can too)
August 23, 2026
Putting the garden to bed (because Lord knows we need the break too). I’ve had folks stopping me left and right lately asking the same thing: “Barbara, what if I…
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Fountain Inn Chorale Celebrates State Heritage with Fall Concert ‘Together in Song’
August 23, 2026
Music lovers across the Golden Strip and the greater Upstate will have two opportunities to experience the rich sounds of local choral music this October as the Fountain Inn Chorale…
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Five Greenville County high schools rank among top 25 in state, according to U.S. News
August 23, 2026
Five Greenville County high schools have earned spots among the top 25 public high schools in South Carolina, according to the latest annual rankings published by U.S. News & World…
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Fountain Inn firefighter Chad Beam becomes first in department history to complete Executive Fire Officer program
August 23, 2026
The Fountain Inn Fire Department has reached a major milestone as Chad Beam officially graduated from the prestigious Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program through the National Fire Academy, becoming the…
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Rural Upstate county votes to defund Flock license plate readers as surveillance debate heats up
August 23, 2026
In what marks a potential statewide first, an Upstate county council has voted to pull municipal funding for Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, spotlighting a nationwide debate…
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Proposed Fox Creek Estates subdivision on East Georgia Road draws community opposition
August 23, 2026
A proposed 42-lot residential development along East Georgia Road is facing pushback from neighboring residents concerned about traffic congestion, environmental impact, and wastewater infrastructure ahead of an upcoming Greenville County…
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Simpsonville Arts Center to host ‘Murder at the Masquerade’ benefit dinner
August 23, 2026
Mystery and theatrical intrigue are coming to the Golden Strip this October as the Simpsonville Arts Center prepares to host “Murder at the Masquerade,” an interactive murder mystery dinner and…
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T-Motion Dance Studio to host Community Open House and Fall registration
August 23, 2026
As local families gear up for the upcoming school year, T-Motion Dance Studio is opening its doors to prospective dancers and parents with an Open House and fall registration event…
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Voters head to the polls Tuesday in Republican Senate runoff
August 23, 2026
South Carolina Republicans will settle a U.S. Senate nomination Tuesday, Aug. 25, when Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman meet in a special primary runoff. Polls will be…
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Voters head to the polls Tuesday in Republican Senate runoff
August 23, 2026
South Carolina Republicans will settle a U.S. Senate nomination Tuesday, Aug. 25, when Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman meet in a special primary runoff. Polls will be…
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August yard and garden tips from Clemson Extension
August 23, 2026
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service has released its August yard and garden calendar, offering Upstate homeowners and gardeners a guide to seasonal pests, diseases and planting windows. Lawns Warm…
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Extra doe tag added to South Carolina hunters’ base set this deer season
August 23, 2026
South Carolina hunters who pulled their deer tags out of the mailbox this summer found one more antlerless tag than in years past, and the state Department of Natural Resources…
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Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children
August 23, 2026
The South Carolina Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is recruiting volunteers to serve as advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The next free virtual training…
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