Callison Tighe’s Koutrakos named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
August 22, 2025
Demetri K. “Jim” Koutrakos of Callison Tighe & Robinson has been named the 2026 Lawyer of the Year in Columbia for Litigation – Real Estate by The Best Lawyers in…
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Marti Bluestein named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for 2026
August 22, 2025
Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein, a founding partner of Bluestein Attorneys, is being honored as Lawyer of the Year for Columbia by Best Lawyers in America® for 2026 in the area…
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Best Lawyers honors three Parker Law Group attorneys for 2026
August 21, 2025
The Best Lawyers in America® is honoring three Parker Law Group attorneys in its 2026 edition. Two are recognized on the main Best Lawyers list for their work in the…
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Every attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel honored in “Best Lawyers,” including a Lawyer of the Year
August 21, 2025
Every attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel is listed in the just-released 2026 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion guide, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.” Firm co-founder…
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Eight Morton & Gettys attorneys included in new edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 21, 2025
Eight Morton & Gettys attorneys are being honored in a wide range of practice areas in the newest edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion piece, “Best Lawyers:…
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Sunset Point joins U-Haul dealer network
August 21, 2025
U-Haul Co. of South Carolina, Inc.announced that Sunset Point, a local gas station signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community. Sunset Point at 2481 Decker Blvd.…
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City of Columbia leads with Smart Surfaces to cool hot neighborhoods
August 21, 2025
Cool Hot Neighborhoods by Up to 5.3˚F, Improve Health, and Reduce Flooding New Analysis Finds That Roofs, Roads, and Parking Lots Make Parts of the City Up to 13 ˚F…
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Attorney Steve Sumner named to Best Lawyers® 2026 in DUI/DWI Defense
August 21, 2025
Attorney Steve Sumner, a leading advocate for clients facing DUI charges across Upstate South Carolina, has once again earned national recognition. For the tenth consecutive year, Sumner has been named…
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DartPoints expands across South Carolina with AI-ready data centers
August 21, 2025
DartPoints Puts New Capital to Work: Launches Multi-Market Expansion to Power HPC, AI and Large Enterprise Growth Why this matters for South Carolina: More than 25 MW of additional utility…
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Infrastructure investments move ahead, new services announced for Port of Charleston
August 21, 2025
Construction continues on two key infrastructure projects at the Port of Charleston that will enhance SC Ports’ rail capabilities and grow capacity at the Leatherman Terminal. At the Leatherman Rail…
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SME Upstate Chapter revitalizes manufacturing excellence in Upstate South Carolina with innovative educational initiatives
August 21, 2025
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Upstate Chapter #164 is experiencing a significant revitalization, focusing on strengthening the manufacturing community in Upstate South Carolina through enhanced networking opportunities and innovative…
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Greenville Technical College named only S.C. school in Aspen Institute’s Unlocking Opportunity initiative
August 21, 2025
Greenville Technical College has joined the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network—an initiative designed to help community colleges enhance programs in ways that improve student outcomes—ensuring students…
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Business development on tap at Lexington Chamber’s Executive Hustle September 16th
August 21, 2025
The Executive Hustle is one of the most popular and unique events hosted by the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, and the next gathering is set for Tuesday, September 16,…
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S.C. Department of Natural Resources removes abandoned Navy torpedo-retriever boat from Lowcountry waterway
August 21, 2025Officials say discarded USN vessel was a major environmental hazard The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) together with Stevens [heavy-lift] Towing Company successfully removed a 120-foot abandoned U.S. Navy…
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Lander Journalism Professor named to Duke Energy Regional Advisory Board
August 21, 2025
GREENWOOD, SC – Dr. Robert Stevenson, a highly respected journalism professor at Lander University, has been named to the Duke Energy Regional Advisory Board for Upstate South Carolina. Duke’s Regional…
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Non-profit board roles & responsibilities topic of Chamber seminar Sept. 19th
August 21, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center’s Non-Profit Council is hosting a half-day seminar on the topic of board governance. The seminar will be on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the…
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Oasis Animal Hospital & Emergency Center welcomes Dr. Jenna Kasperbauer
August 21, 2025
Oasis Animal Hospital & Emergency Center announced the addition of Dr. Jenna Kasperbauer, DVM, to its Emergency and Urgent Care team. With over a decade of veterinary experience and a…
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Freshfields Village welcomes autumn with free, family events
August 21, 2025
From Labor Day to late October, enjoy a special fall movie, a new seasonal art show and pup-friendly fun on The Village Green KIAWAH ISLAND, SC – Freshfields Village, the…
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SC Manufacturing Leadership Program welcomes third class of industry leaders
August 21, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced the 2025–2026 class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP), welcoming 22 rising leaders from across South Carolina’s manufacturing community. This year’s…
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SEC football legend Marcus Lattimore to headline unforgettable Stars So Bright celebration
August 21, 2025
Homeless No More announced Marcus Lattimore, beloved SEC football icon and author of the bold new memoir Scream My Name, will headline the 2025 Stars So Bright celebration—an evening dedicated…
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USC welcomes students back to campus
August 21, 2025
The University of South Carolina welcomed new and returning students back to the Columbia campus this week, kicking off a new semester with more new students from South Carolina than…
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SC Housing’s Made It Home! Program aims to involve homebuilders, create solutions to affordable housing deficit
August 21, 2025
The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is offering an innovative approach to solving one of the state’s most important problems: a shortage of single-family housing.…
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The Fun Is in the Action: Lessons from Fairway Outreach
August 21, 2025
By Jeff Becraft Back in the Fairway Outreach days, when we were reaching out to inner-city kids and kids from children’s homes (abused backgrounds), one of the things I…
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Lonely Lone Star
August 21, 2025
By Tom Poland I’ve long felt that two South Carolina community names ascend to prettiest—Silverstreet and Lone Star. Those names, evocative and wistful, charm the ear. One conjures up…
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Rabies Confirmed in Laurens and Four Other Counties; Pets and Livestock Exposed
August 21, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a bobcat, fox, two raccoons, and a skunk have tested positive for rabies in separate incidents. In Aiken County, the…
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Prominent Historical Actors to Portray Jefferson, Adams for Constitution Day at Lander
August 21, 2025
Lander University’s Jackson Lecture Series will host an event featuring celebrated historical actors from American Historical Theatre in honor of Constitution Day. The performance will take place onWednesday, September 17…
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Best Lawyers recognizes 34 Robinson Gray attorneys in its 2026 edition
August 21, 2025
Best Lawyers in America® is honoring 34 Robinson Gray attorneys for 2026 – with 26 named to the main list and eight on its Ones to Watch List. “It’s an…
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Lourie and Alleyne both named by Best Lawyers in America for 2026
August 21, 2025
Both members of Lourie Law Firm are being named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their practice in Columbia. They made the list in two…
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Once again, Best Lawyers honors five Bluestein Attorneys
August 21, 2025
Best Lawyers in America® has again named four Bluestein Attorneys to its 2025 Best Lawyers list for Columbia, and another to its “Ones to Watch” list. One of the four…
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19 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys in Charleston recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 21, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 73 HSB attorneys for inclusion in The 2026 Best Lawyers in America® across the state of…
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29 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys in Greenville recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 21, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 73 HSB attorneys for inclusion in The 2026 Best Lawyers in America® across the state of…
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Ten attorneys at Callison Tighe honored by Best Lawyers in 2026 edition
August 21, 2025
Ten lawyers at Callison Tighe & Robinson are being named in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Columbia. Here are the eight who were named to…
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Best Lawyers honors three SMITH | ROBINSON attorneys for 2026
August 21, 2025
The Best Lawyers in America® is honoring three SMITH | ROBINSON attorneys in its 2026 edition – each of them in multiple practice areas. Here they are with their office…
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SMITH | ROBINSON’s Murrell Smith named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
August 21, 2025
Of the three attorneys at SMITH | ROBINSON recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one stands out in particular – G. Murrell Smith Jr. He…
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23 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys in Columbia recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 21, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 73 HSB attorneys for inclusion in The 2026 Best Lawyers in America® across the state of…
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Air Compressor Services ranks No. 2645 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list for the fourth consecutive year
August 20, 2025
GREENVILLE, SC – Inc. announced that Air Compressor Services is No. 2645 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The…
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Charles River Laboratories expands Charleston County operations
August 20, 2025
Company investing $13 million in microbial solutions facility Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (Charles River), a leading global drug discovery, development, testing and manufacturing solutions provider, announced it is expanding…
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Christopher Way named Charleston County EMS chief, effective Friday
August 20, 2025
Charleston County announced that Christopher Way has been selected to lead the Emergency Medical Services Department, effective Friday, August 22, 2025. Chief Way brings more than 33 years of emergency…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio wins four awards from South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association
August 20, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has been recognized with four prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. The announcement was made during the…
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University of South Carolina, The Nuclear Company partner to advance nuclear deployment, innovation
August 20, 2025Agreement will see up to $5M investment in Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing The Nuclear Company, which in April opened its primary engineering and construction office in Columbia, S.C.,…
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SC Thrive’s 2025 annual training to spotlight smart technologies and human potential
August 20, 2025
As technology reshapes every aspect of how we live and work, South Carolina’s nonprofit sector faces a critical challenge, and a powerful opportunity. The ability to adopt and adapt to digital tools…
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City Council highlights | Tuesday, August 19, 2025
August 20, 2025
The City Council Meeting on August 19, 2025 started out with several proclamations, as well as special Key to the City presentations. To begin, At-Large Councilwoman Aditi Bussells read a proclamation…
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Harbor Logistics invests in people with higher pay and retention bonuses
August 20, 2025Harbor Logistics, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, announced significant compensation enhancements for its team members, underlining the company’s unwavering commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in Charleston.…
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Join the Movement: NAMIWalks Charleston returns October 11 to raise mental health awareness
August 20, 2025
NAMI Charleston invites the community to take a powerful step forward in the fight for mental health awareness at NAMIWalks Charleston, happening Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Palmetto Islands County…
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Columbia Streams Art public art program announces new smartphone-based filmmaking contest, Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema
August 20, 2025Red Carpet Access is Right In Your Pocket! The City of Columbia opens the gateway for cellphone, mobile, and smartphone films from filmmakers of all levels. Submission portal for contest entries…
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Oasis Animal Hospital + Greenville County Animal Care Adoption event
August 20, 2025
Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Oasis Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, 900 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC…
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Trident United Way announces new board leadership and members
August 20, 2025
Trident United Way announced the appointment of Melanie Stith, President of Culture Wins, LLC and Principal, The McNair Group, LLC, as the newly elected Chair of its Board of Directors,…
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County launches new round of community forums for ‘Reimagine Richland’
August 20, 2025
Comprehensive Plan update will provide framework for long-term development Richland County is moving into the third and final phase of “Reimagine Richland,” the 10-year update of the County’s Comprehensive Plan.…
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S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame names members of its board of directors
August 20, 2025The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) announced six members of its board of directors, earlier this week, as Hall of Fame leaders met to discuss the organization’s new…
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Moultrie Moves to Reservation-Only for Weekend Dinner Service
August 20, 2025
Moultrie, Laurens’ new fine dining destination, has announced that Friday and Saturday dinner service will now be reservation only. The change comes just 90 days after opening, as steady growth…
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