Laurens County School District 55 Hosts Inaugural Teacher Signing Day Celebration
January 13, 2025
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) held a signing ceremony on January 6, 2025. LCSD 55 Human Resources Department Director Renee Madden introduced and presented the individuals who intend…
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U-Haul Growth States of 2024: South Carolina Tops List for First Time
January 12, 2025
States are ranked by their net gain or loss of one-way movers last year The trend of southern states netting larger numbers of one-way U-Haul® customers continued during 2024, with…
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Blood Drive at Clinton Library to Support Local Needs
January 12, 2025
The Blood Connection’s mobile donation center is set to visit the Clinton Library on Wednesday, January 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing an opportunity for community members to…
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Trustus Theatre announces Second Annual Gala: Harlem Nights
January 10, 2025
Trustus Theatre announced the date for its highly anticipated Second Annual Gala, taking place on February 7, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the South Carolina State Museum.…
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Senex awarded STTR grant from National Cancer Institute for CDK8/19 inhibition as treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer
January 10, 2025
The grant expands the Company’s focus on women’s health following our recent publication on the importance of CDK8/19 inhibition as treatment for breast cancer Senex Biotechnology announced the award of…
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SCRA Member Company’s motorcycle named to Designboom’s Top 10 Motorcycles of 2024
January 10, 2025
Real Motors’ Project: ARES motorcycle was named to designboom’s top 10 motorcycles of 2024. Real Motors became an SCRA Member Company in 2022 and has received a Project Development Fund Grant and an Acceleration Grant from…
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William Means Real Estate breaks records in 2024 with $431M in sales and kicks off 2025 with sale of $5.3M Southern Living Idea House
January 10, 2025
William Means Real Estate announced that 2024 was the best in the company’s 91-year history with $431M in overall sales, a 32% increase over 2023. With an average sales price…
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SC Green Industry Association brings hundreds of landscape professionals to Columbia for annual Conference & Trade Show
January 10, 2025
The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together over 115 exhibitors and 16 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of landscape topics during its annual two-day Conference and Trade Show held…
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State Museum CLOSED on Friday, Jan. 10th, due to inclement weather
January 10, 2025
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Friday, January 10th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. In addition, the museum’s Accessibility…
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State Museum closing early Friday, Jan. 10th, due to inclement weather
January 10, 2025
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 10th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. In addition, the…
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Watts Builders celebrates 10 Award wins at Charleston Home Builders Association Gala
January 10, 2025
Recognized for Excellence in Custom Home Building, Renovation and Design Watts Builders, a family-owned custom home builder with a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and client-focused design, received high honors at the Charleston Home Builders…
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Naomi Lett named CEO of SC Technical College System Foundation
January 10, 2025
The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation has named midlands-area non-profit leader Naomi Lett as its new Chief Executive Officer. Lett began her new role with the Foundation on January…
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Wagner Wealth Management earns Best Financial Planner honor
January 10, 2025
More than 7,000 people voted in a poll that named Wagner Wealth Management the Best Financial Planner in the Greenville area. This is the second year in a row that…
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Ashley River Crossing Pedestrian and Bike Bridge
January 9, 2025
A major step forward in Charleston’s infrastructure was marked on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, as city officials and community leaders gathered for the groundbreaking of the Ashley River Crossing. This…
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With wintry mix in forecast Friday, Richland County urges caution
January 9, 2025
With the threat of inclement weather in the area Friday, Jan. 10, Richland County Government is encouraging residents to plan ahead and exercise caution. A wintry mix is expected to affect the County beginning midday Friday. A…
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Nearly Sold Out: Join Us for “Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis” at Harbison Theatre
January 9, 2025
An evening of storytelling & song with performers from Davis’ new national TV Show On January 24, 2025, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College will host South Carolina native Patrick…
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The ladder
January 9, 2025
By Jeff Becraft Recently on New Year’s Day, I got to use the ladder. Now this is the ladder. This is the ladder I got the Friday after Thanksgiving on a…
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Colliers Greenville-Spartanburg Office Report: Strong downtown demand pushes rent growth
January 9, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Greenville-Spartanburg Office Market Highlights The Greenville office market continued a trend of strong performance, absorbing 112,377 square feet as Class A…
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4th annual Cola Rosé Shower empowering reproductive health returns February 8
January 9, 2025
Cola Rosé Shower creates awareness about women’s healthcare, facilitates 40,000+ feminine product donations in the Midlands The 4th annual Cola Rosé Shower will be held on Saturday, February 8 at 3PM at the Williams-Brice…
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Simpsonville author’s book garners rave national review
January 9, 2025
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, a memoir by Liz Williams has received its first major editorial review. “A transformative exploration of faith, self-discovery, and spiritual renewal, offering readers a deeply relatable…
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Colliers Charleston Office Report: New leases highlight normalizing high-end market
January 9, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Charleston Office Market Highlights The Charleston office market saw positive signs in the last quarter of 2024 as new leasing picked…
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Weston, Inc. and Blue Vista expand South Carolina portfolio with purchase of three industrial buildings in Lugoff, SC
January 9, 2025
Weston, Inc. and an affiliate of Blue Vista Capital Management, LLC have acquired three industrial buildings totaling 909,161 square feet in Lugoff, South Carolina. 235 Standard Warehouse Road is a…
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Discover your dream event at the Venue Showcase at events at Judson Mill and The 405
January 9, 2025
Whether you’re envisioning a stunning wedding reception, an unforgettable birthday bash, or an elegant corporate function, High Spirit Hospitality’s Venue Showcase is the perfect opportunity to explore event spaces and…
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Colliers Columbia Office Report: Leasing interest ticks up as rent growth continues
January 9, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Columbia Office Market Highlights The Columbia office market saw activity levels continue to increase in a third straight quarter of positive…
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Google contributes over $2.5M to local and state organizations in 2024
January 9, 2025
Google and Google.org awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants to 11 local and state community organizations in South Carolina in 2024. The grants are part of the company’s commitment to…
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Mast General Store announces Mountain Strong contributions
January 9, 2025
Shortly after the floodwaters from Helene began to recede, the Mast General Store started selling Mountain Strong shirts and stickers with part of the proceeds making a donation toward Helene…
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K&L Gates names nearly 35 new partners, of counsel, and policy professionals across firm
January 9, 2025
The partners of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have voted to elect the following individuals from across the firm’s global platform as new partners, of counsel, government affairs counselors, and government…
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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar to open first Columbia location on February 3
January 9, 2025
Asheville-based restaurant brings Southern food and Appalachian spirit to South Carolina’s capital city Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar announced today that the restaurant’s newest location will officially open in Columbia on…
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Fluffy overused words are the drunk party crashers of writing
January 9, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell It’s National Word Nerd Day, the perfect excuse to call out fluffy, pet peeve words that are a writer’s equivalent of drunk party crashers. These drunk…
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Prater to lead culinary operations at Kitchen Sync
January 9, 2025
On the heels of announcing expansion plans, longtime locally-owned restaurant favorite, Kitchen Sync, has hired a new company chef. Ted Prater, a highly accomplished industry veteran, will head up Kitchen…
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Leon Lott re-sworn for an eighth term as sheriff
January 9, 2025
Popular law enforcement leader and former National Sheriff of the Year takes oath of office, again By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the eighth-consecutive time since 1997, Leon Lawson Lott…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country welcomes Susan O’Cain as first Director of Operations
January 9, 2025
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) announced the hiring of its first Director of Operations. Veteran communications professional Susan O’Cain joined the CCLMC team on January 6, 2025.…
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Driving in Snow and Ice: Tips for Staying Safe on Upstate Roads
January 8, 2025
With snow and ice forecasted to impact the Upstate of South Carolina, it’s crucial for drivers to understand the unique challenges posed by winter weather conditions. While snow-covered roads can…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center Kicks Off 2025 Monthly Diaper Drive Thru Events on January 14 in Clinton
January 8, 2025
The Upstate Pregnancy Center invites local families to its Monthly Diaper Drive Thru, happening on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Victory Worship Center…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ruth Jordan, Entrepreneur Resource Center
January 8, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Clear Bag Policy Announced for Upcoming Stand Up for Life Rally at South Carolina State Capitol Complex
January 8, 2025
The South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services (SCBPS) has announced the implementation of a clear bag policy for the upcoming Stand Up for Life rally, set to take place at…
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South Carolina joins $20 million multistate data breach settlement with nation’s largest nonbank mortgage servicing company
January 8, 2025
The State of South Carolina and 52 state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against mortgage company Bayview Asset Management LLC, and three of its affiliates, Lakeview Loan Servicing,…
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Kids On Point presents Ready. Set. Glow – Charleston’s premier fundraising event
January 8, 2025
Kids On Point announced its annual fundraiser, Ready. Set. Glow, taking place on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM at the iconic Cistern Yard at the…
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Aqua Blue Pools unveils new brand in 2025
January 8, 2025
Aqua Blue Pools (ABP), the Lowcountry’s premier pool-building company since 1991, announced its new rebranding initiative in 2025. After more than three decades of service under the same trusted brand,…
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Upstate South Carolina Boat Show returns to Greenville Convention Center January 23-26
January 8, 2025
Start planning for summer at the lake at the Upstate SC Boat Show at the Greenville Convention Center from Thursday, January 23 through Sunday, January 26, 2025. This event is…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces attorney elevations
January 8, 2025
Next Generation of Firm Leadership Collins & Lacy, P.C., a leading South Carolina business defense law firm, announced the elevation of four attorneys. Attorneys Molly Flynn, Evan Gessner, Henry McMaster,…
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NAI Earle Furman promotes Nick Smith to Director of Property Management – Greenville
January 8, 2025
NAI Earle Furman announced the promotion of Nick Smith as Director of Property Management – Greenville. Nick has over 14 years with NAI Earle Furman as a Senior Property Manager…
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Fine Arts Center celebrates six students as YoungArts National Competition award winners
January 8, 2025The Fine Arts Center announced that six students have been honored as winners in the prestigious YoungArts National Competition. Six Fine Arts Center students were also selected last year for…
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Calendar Update 2025
January 8, 2025
Riverbanks Zoo Reveals Starting Lineup For 2025 Riverbanks Zoo and Garden kicks off 2025 with the highly anticipated return of Free Fridays and the introduction of a lofty new resident,…
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Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q4 2024 notable transactions
January 8, 2025
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the fourth quarter of 2024. Sales Transactions • Roger Winn, SIOR, Braden Shockley, SIOR, and Will McGregor represented…
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Court Walsh of Robinson Gray appointed to S.C. Contractor’s Licensing Board
January 8, 2025
Court Walsh, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to the South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board. The board regulates the licensing, certification or…
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Margaret-Ann Ashburn earns another real estate designation
January 8, 2025
Margaret-Ann Ashburn with CARTER Realty in Columbia has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation. Earning the designation requires 16 hours of specialized instruction plus ancillary courses and a…
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Lakeland Capital surpasses $200 Million in total transactions
January 8, 2025
Lakeland Capital, a private, multifamily investment company active in select East Coast markets, announced it has surpassed $200 million in total transactions. In 2024, the firm completed a disposition, refinancing…
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Sarabeth Jordan Boutique to Continue Thriving Online as Storefront Closes
January 8, 2025
After four years of serving the community with carefully curated fashion and heartfelt service, Sarabeth Jordan has announced the closing of her boutique storefront, effective January 31, 2025. While this…
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Rhonda White promoted to Community Studio Leader at DP3 Architects
January 8, 2025
DP3 Architects announced that Rhonda White has stepped into a new leadership role as Community Studio Leader. In her new role, Rhonda will oversee the firm’s community projects, bringing her…
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