Truliant Foundation awards seven Mini Grants to S.C. nonprofits
August 19, 2026
The Truliant Foundation is awarding $75,000 in Community Mini Grants to fund 30 different nonprofit organizations across Truliant Federal Credit Union’s footprint in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The…
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Georgetown Harbor maintenance dredging completed in $3.5M operation
August 19, 2026
According to Georgetown County, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Charleston District, in partnership with contractor Southern Dredging, has officially wrapped up the Georgetown Harbor maintenance dredging project. The…
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Simpsonville fire engineer retires after 21 years of service
August 19, 2026
A longtime member of the Simpsonville Fire Department has hung up his gear after more than two decades on the job. Engineer Jason Mode officially retired the morning of Aug.…
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United Community names Sean Simpson Chief Commercial Banking Officer
August 19, 2026
United Community announced Sean Simpson has joined the bank as chief commercial banking officer, bringing proven leadership and industry expertise. Simpson’s addition reinforces United’s commitment to investing in exceptional talent…
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Twenty six thousand small things
August 19, 2026
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher I let my inbox get to 26,000 emails. That is a humbling number to print in my own publication. I am doing it anyway, because I…
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Twenty six thousand small things
August 19, 2026
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher I let my inbox get to 26,000 emails. That is a humbling number to print in my own publication. I am doing it anyway, because I…
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Christmas stamps
August 19, 2026
By Jeff Becraft Last December, we ran out of stamps. It was late one night and I decided to go to the post office and use their self-service station…
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A Chain-Smoking Cat Saved My Life
August 19, 2026
By Tom Poland Maybe I Saved Hers Too Summer 2022, St. Simons Island, I’m sitting around the pool when my niece, Harper, and her friend, Stella, ask me to…
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Greenville County Schools to Host Transportation Job Fair at Golden Strip Career Center
August 19, 2026
Greenville County Schools is looking to expand its transportation team ahead of the upcoming school year, hosting an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 5:00 PM to…
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Main Street Fountain Inn Farmers Market concludes stellar season, welcoming thousands to downtown Depot Street
August 19, 2026
Downtown Fountain Inn officially brought its seasonal market festivities to a close following the final Main Street Fountain Inn Farmers Market on Saturday, August 8. The weekly Saturday morning market,…
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A Sneak Peek into Georgetown’s New City Hall
August 19, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher On Friday at noon, the former bank branch on North Fraser Street that has served as City Hall for nearly a decade will close its doors.…
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Barnabas Horse Foundation earns Candid’s highest honor for nonprofit transparency
August 19, 2026
The Barnabas Horse Foundation is proud to announce that it has officially earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency—the highest level of recognition awarded by Candid (formerly GuideStar). What the…
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Blink Book Review: “The Irish Goodbye” by Beth Ann Fennelly
August 19, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell My summer reading challenge continues with another book about writing. But this one doesn’t include a single tip, hint or rule to make my writing better.…
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Midlands Technical College recognizes Employees of the Year at fall convocation
August 19, 2026
Midlands Technical College (MTC) recognized some of the college’s outstanding faculty and staff during Fall Convocation Monday, August 17, 2026, at Harbison Theatre. Among the awards presented were six Employee…
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Greenville Symphony announces 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series
August 19, 2026
The Greenville Symphony will bring its principal musicians into four intimate venues across Greenville for its 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series. Tickets for the series are now on sale at greenvillesymphony.org.…
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Free lecture addresses what the Vietnam War meant, and how it ended – Friday, Sept. 4
August 19, 2026
Free lecture at noon on Friday, Sept. 4, at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia At first, the Vietnam Memorial in Washington was controversial, especially…
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VFW Post 6444 invites community to 25th Anniversary Patriot Day observance
August 19, 2026
VFW Post 6444, Georgetown South Carolina invites veterans, families, and community members to unite in honor and remembrance for the 25th Anniversary of Patriot Day, on Friday, September 11, 2026.…
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SYNNAP Technology Group appoints Chris Cykoski as Chief Financial Officer and Board Member
August 19, 2026
SYNNAP Technology Group, Inc., a developer of sovereign AI infrastructure platforms, today announced the appointment of Chris Cykoski as Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors.…
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The Marie Method Beauty Bar marks two years in Clinton and adds massage therapy
August 19, 2026
The Marie Method Beauty Bar has reached its two-year mark in Clinton, and owner Susanna Frazier is marking the milestone by expanding both her team and her service menu. Frazier…
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Olive Branch Therapy Services marks two years in Laurens with a clinical team of six
August 19, 2026
Olive Branch Therapy Services is marking two years on the historic square in Laurens, and in that time the practice has grown from a single counselor into a clinical team…
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Clemson Extension shares tips for identifying fall armyworms
August 19, 2026
Late summer is prime season for fall armyworms in South Carolina, and Clemson Cooperative Extension is helping producers and homeowners learn to spot them before they do serious damage. The…
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Anderson Brothers Bank promotes Caleb Shelley to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
August 18, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Caleb Shelley to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Shelley is based at the bank’s Conway Admin office. With more than…
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Room to Grow: Lander University announces plans for acquisition of Greenwood District 50’s Genesis Education Center property
August 18, 2026
For the past decade, Lander University has done something few higher education institutions can claim: It has continued to grow, year after year. That momentum – fueled by seven consecutive…
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Mayor’s Youth Council applications open to Laurens high school students
August 18, 2026
The City of Laurens is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Youth Council, giving high school juniors and seniors a seat at the table in local government and a chance to…
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The science of inspiration: Dr. Melissa Hayes honored for impact on students and community
August 18, 2026
Dr. Melissa Hayes, a Lander University associate professor, has found that teaching microbiology can’t be confined to a laboratory. Often the lessons with the greatest impact are found in student…
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Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office announces open hiring event on August 25
August 18, 2026
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office will host an Open Hiring Event on Tuesday, August 25, at 9:00 AM at agency headquarters, located at 430 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC. The…
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“Disability Made for Business”– SC’s only conference focused on disability employment and workforce development coming this October
August 18, 2026
2026 Employer Summit approved for nationally transferable HRCI and SHRM credits Able South Carolina and Hire Me SC are set to host the 11th annual Employer Summit, scheduled during National…
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North Charleston POPS! announces new Executive Director and 2026–2027 Board of Directors
August 18, 2026
The North Charleston POPS! announced the appointment of Frank Duvall as its new Executive Director, along with its 2026–2027 Board of Directors. The new leadership team will guide the organization…
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College of Charleston among South Carolina schools awarded $10M NSF grant
August 18, 2026
The National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) earlier this month awarded $10 million to launch the South Carolina Collaborative Academic Pathways in STEM (SC-CAPS), a statewide initiative to…
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Charleston County School District creates resource hub for community as work continues on Generative AI
August 18, 2026
Charleston County School District (CCSD) recently created a Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) Resource Hub on its website to provide students, families, educators, staff, and community members with a central location…
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The College of Charleston is featured in the latest edition of The Princeton Review’s Annual College Guide
August 18, 2026
The College of Charleston is earning praise as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate students by The Princeton Review. This is CofC’s 25th consecutive year being featured as a Best…
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State of Our City hits the road this fall — five events across the city
August 18, 2026This fall, the City of Charleston is bringing State of Our City directly to residents with five nights of community events. At each stop, residents will hear directly from the Mayor, their…
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SC Ports taps McCrory as Chief Operating Officer
August 18, 2026
South Carolina Ports named Patrick McCrory its new chief operating officer, a move aimed at strengthening the port’s reliability and speed for customers moving goods through the Southeast. McCrory will…
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ReGenesis Health Care celebrates grand opening of new Business, Administration & Training Center
August 18, 2026
ReGenesis Health Care celebrated the grand opening of its new Business, Administration & Training Center on August 7 with local leaders, patients, staff, board members, and community partners. The celebration…
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Spoleto Festival USA asks community to share memorabilia ahead of 50th Anniversary Festival
August 18, 2026
What was the first Spoleto performance you ever saw? Do you still have the ticket? A photograph? A program tucked away in a drawer? Maybe a VHS recording, a Festival T-shirt, or a story…
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Katee Fletcher at Tri-County Technical College receives Linda C. and Dr. Ralph D. Elliott Presidential Medallion
August 18, 2026Katee Fletcher, academic resource specialist in the Engineering and Industrial Technology (EIT) Division at Tri-County Technical College, was presented the highest award given to staff on August 12. Fletcher was…
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Greenville Chamber’s State of Greenville event highlights economic outlook and region’s continued growth
August 18, 2026Business and community leaders gathered Thursday morning for the Greenville Chamber’s annual State of Greenville, an event focused on the economic outlook, opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Greenville.…
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Faherty to open downtown Greenville location in early 2027
August 18, 2026
Faherty, a national lifestyle and apparel retailer, will open a new location in downtown Greenville at 200 North Main Street in early 2027, adding to the brand’s existing South Carolina…
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GLA expands entrepreneurship program following successful pilot
August 18, 2026
Registration now open for 20 participants to earn a nationally recognized entrepreneurship credential Following a successful spring pilot, Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) is opening registration for 20 participants in the next cohort…
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Cohn Construction completes campus expansion for Patterson Fan Co.
August 18, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed its fourth design-build project for Patterson Fan Co., expanding the production facility for the Blythewood-based manufacturer. The 14,100 SF expansion was completed while the campus remained…
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Betty’s Beach Chairs launches on Folly Beach
August 18, 2026
Bringing Effortless Beach Days to the Sand There’s a new girl on Folly, and she’s making beach days a whole lot easier. Betty’s Beach Chairs, a new beach chair and…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes interior designer Nicole Kuehner
August 18, 2026
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group recently welcomed Nicole Kuehner back to the firm as a full-time member of the interior design team. She completed a summer…
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CAMS wins Best HOA Management Company in Columbia
August 18, 2026
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that it has been named Best HOA Management Company in the 2026 Best of Columbia contest, recognizing the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional service…
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InVestra celebrates Stephanie Vokral’s appointment to Central Carolina Community Foundation Board of Trustees
August 18, 2026
InVestra announced that Stephanie Vokral, South Carolina Lead Advisor, has been appointed to serve on the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Fiscal Year 2027 Board of Trustees. Stephanie’s appointment reflects her…
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Kamya Brooks joins Ivey Palmer PR as Project & Operations Coordinator
August 18, 2026
Ivey Palmer PR has welcomed Kamya Brooks as Project & Operations Coordinator, where she will support project coordination, internal operations and client service as the agency continues to expand. Brooks…
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Jazlyn Gallishaw joins Ivey Palmer PR as Digital Content Strategist
August 18, 2026
Ivey Palmer PR has welcomed Jazlyn Gallishaw as Digital Content Strategist. In this role, Gallishaw will lead digital communications, content development and social media strategy for the agency and its…
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Continuous Protection: Updating and maintaining your continuity plan
August 18, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher This article concludes our four-part series on business and nonprofit emergency preparedness. By identifying risks, building and testing your plan, and keeping your procedures updated, your…
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The Kids Mud Run & Back to School Bash return to Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA
August 18, 2026
The Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA has announced the return of its annual Kids Mud Run & Back to School Bash, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026. Open to the…
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Georgetown’s 500-Year-Old Mystery: The high-tech quest for America’s earliest shipwreck
August 17, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher Last week, I had the pleasure of joining 300 attendees at the Winyah Auditorium for a fascinating two-hour presentation on the quest to find America’s earliest…
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Echoes & Insights: When the whistle blew, and what is rising now in Laurens County’s mill villages
August 17, 2026
AUGUST 2026 COLUMN Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series. Readers are invited to journey through the history of Laurens County, uncovering the stories, places, and people that have shaped…
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