Central SC Alliance’s Jason Giulietti earns Foreign Direct Investment Professional honor
September 29, 2025
Jason Giulietti, President & CEO of the Central SC Alliance, has been recognized as part of the inaugural class of ResearchFDI Academy’s Foreign Direct Investment Professionals (FDIP), a designation awarded…
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Spooky Fun Awaits at the Clinton Library’s Kid Flicks Night
September 29, 2025
The Laurens County Public Library’s Clinton Branch is setting the stage for a magical October evening of spooky fun and creativity. On Thursday, October 2, from 5–7 p.m., children ages…
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Prisma Health Expands Rural Access to Care with $1 Million Grant for Clinton Practice
September 29, 2025
Prisma Health has expanded primary care access in Laurens County with the support of $1 million in grant funding from the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS).…
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American Tire Distributors appointed as national partner for Giti Tire across its entire network
September 29, 2025
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. announced that American Tire Distributors (ATD) will now serve as a national distributor of Giti and GT Radial brand tires across ATD’s extensive network. Headquartered in…
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Disagreeing, But Remaining Friends: Constitution Day Highlights Civil Discourse for Lander Students
September 28, 2025
The political discourse among the Founding Fathers was complex and often contentious. Although they shared a common goal of establishing a free and independent nation, the leaders held profoundly different…
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DPH Recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September 28, 2025
In observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) joins partners across the state in raising awareness about pediatric cancer and supporting…
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SCDOT Hosts Ceremony at Jones Gap State Park to Mark Progress Since Hurricane Helene
September 28, 2025
he South Carolina Department of Transportation along with Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, gathered at Jones Gap State Park today to recognize…
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Tartan Lager Brings Big Support for Blue Hose Student-Athletes
September 28, 2025
A new brew is giving Presbyterian College fans another reason to raise a glass—and it’s all for a good cause. The Garnet and Blue Collective, the official NIL collective for…
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Exhilarating Start Leads to 41-0 Shutout for PC Against Morehead State
September 28, 2025
Stacking up at least 35 first-half points for the third consecutive week and gaining their first shutout in a conference game since the program was still Division II, the #25 Presbyterian…
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Martha Franks Retirement Community Brings Fall Fun to Greenwood Uptown Market
September 27, 2025
Martha Franks Retirement Community, a familiar name in Laurens County, is extending its community spirit to Greenwood this fall. The retirement community will host Fall Fun at the Uptown Market…
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Ollie’s Outlet Opens in Laurens
September 27, 2025
On Wednesday, September 24, the long-anticipated Ollie’s Outlet officially opened its doors in Laurens. The store has moved into the building formerly occupied by Badcock Furniture, bringing new life and…
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Governor McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
September 26, 2025
Statewide Operations Activated to Prepare for Tropical Disturbance Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-33, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential impacts of Tropical Disturbance…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Urges Parents to Watch for Emoji “Drug Codes” Online
September 26, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is warning families about a dangerous tactic being used by drug dealers: hiding illegal drug sales behind seemingly harmless emojis on social media and…
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Free Community Shred and RX Takeback Event Set for October 4
September 26, 2025
Laurens County residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents and unused medications at a Free Community Shred and RX Takeback Event on Saturday, October 4, 2025,…
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Lander named among region’s Best Colleges
September 25, 2025
Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.…
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New numbers: SC Arts Commission grantmaking, services impacted all 46 counties in FY25
September 25, 2025
Communities receive $12.5 million through 676 grants Artmaking and learning in and through the arts received support in all 46 South Carolina counties in FY25 thanks to $12.5 million in…
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The Maker’s Mark
September 25, 2025
By Tom Poland The Author’s Signature Is A Commodity I can’t remember who I signed the first book for but I’ll hazard a guess it was a woman. Not…
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Transportation Sales Tax Special Committee begins work, seeks community input on future investments
September 25, 2025
Charleston County Council has launched a new public input process to help shape the future of local transportation and green space. September 24, the Council’s newly formed Transportation Sales Tax…
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Colliers represents the tenant and landlord in leasing 440 Knox Abbott Drive to Engineering Design & Testing Corporation
September 25, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina’s Tommy Johnson represented the landlord, Park Place 440 LLC, and Sydney Lanham represented the tenant, Engineering Design & Testing Corporation, in the leasing of a 3,945-square-foot office space…
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Breeze Airways launches international flights from Charleston to Cancun
September 25, 2025
The Seriously Nice airline makes history with nonstop service from Charleston International Airport to Mexico’s Caribbean coast Breeze Airways is going international! The Seriously Nice™ airline today announced its first-ever…
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Kenny’s Golf Club to open indoor golf experience at Judson Mill District.
September 25, 2025
State-of-the-art facility brings year-round play, professional instruction, and advanced simulator technology to Greenville Judson Mill District announced the addition of Kenny’s Golf Club, a new indoor golf facility founded by…
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Bon Secours offering free flu vaccines to the community
September 25, 2025
Health System to Host 3 Flu Clinics During October With the goal of making flu shots accessible throughout the community, Bon Secours is hosting a series of flu vaccine clinics…
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Hotel Trundle sweeps three prestigious “Best Of” awards in 2025, plus runner-up for Best Local Business Leader
September 25, 2025
Hotel Trundle, Columbia’s boutique hotel, has earned three top honors in 2025, further solidifying its reputation as one of the Southeast’s most unique and welcoming independent hotels. In addition, to…
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EdVenture needs community votes to turn $30K into $200K for local kids (Vote by Sept. 30)
September 25, 2025
EdVenture named regional winner for Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards; community voting could lift grant from $30,000 to up to $200,000 by Sept. 30. EdVenture Children’s Museum has been selected as…
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The Citadel named overall #1 Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report for second year in a row
September 25, 2025
For the 2nd consecutive year, The Citadel has been named Best Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report out of more than 100 other public and private institutions…
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Columbia College earns top rankings in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list
September 25, 2025
Columbia College announced its strong placement in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, continuing its tradition of academic excellence, value, and commitment to student success. For…
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West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest returns: a night of music, murals, and market shopping
September 25, 2025
The City of West Columbia invites the community and visitors to celebrate the season at the 9th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 5:30 to 9:30…
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Jim Hudson Automotive Group purchases land in Chapin for a Ford dealership
September 25, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina’s Grayson Greiner represented Jim Hudson Automotive Group in the purchase of two parcels totaling 15.41 acres at 715-725 Columbia Avenue in Chapin for $4,525,000. The automotive…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Multifamily Market Q2 2025
September 25, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Multifamily construction grows behind residential demand Market Highlights Columbia’s multifamily market continues to perform at one of the Southeast’s highest levels. Not beset by…
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Serve & Connect will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Greg’s Place, a new community center and future headquarters
September 25, 2025
Serve & Connect will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Greg’s Place, a new community center and the future headquarters of the organization, on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 9:30…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks the College of Charleston a top university for the 10th consecutive year
September 25, 2025
For the tenth consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has recognized the College of Charleston as a top public regional university in the South. The 2026 edition of U.S.…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three Laureates in 2026
September 25, 2025
2026 inductees’ commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday,…
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The City of Charleston is hosting a public engagement meeting on preliminary design ideas for the Johns Island Recreation Center
September 25, 2025
The City of Charleston will host a public engagement meeting to gather community feedback on preliminary design ideas for the future Johns Island Recreation Center. The meeting will take place…
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Tikvah Health and Wellness establishing operations in Charleston County
September 25, 2025
Company’s investment will create 13 new jobs over the next few years Tikvah Health and Wellness (Tikvah), a health engagement platform, announced it is establishing operations in Charleston County. The…
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NAI Columbia welcomes Tabitha Dorsey as a new Administrative Coordinator
September 25, 2025
Scope of Service and Experience Tabitha Dorsey is an Administrative Coordinator at NAI Columbia. In her role, she works with NAI Columbia’s brokerage teams to support numerous administrative and marketing…
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Only two weeks remain to submit entries to the Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smartphone filmmaking contest
September 25, 2025
Submission process through the entry portal will be closed at end of day on Wednesday, October 8. The City of Columbia’s Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smart phone filmmaking competition continues to…
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Charleston County Council announces vacancies on various boards and commissions
September 25, 2025
Charleston County Council announced vacancies on a range of its boards and commissions, detailed in full below. Residents interested in volunteering to serve on one of these boards or commissions…
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Adapt Forward welcomes back cybersecurity veteran Micheal Small as Technical Lead of Detection and Response
September 25, 2025
Adapt Forward, a veteran-owned cybersecurity firm supporting the Department of War and other federal agencies, has announced the addition of Micheal Small as attack sensing and warning (AS&W) technical lead.…
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The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition announces artist Henry von Genk III from Jacksonville, Florida, as its 2026 featured artist
September 25, 2025
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that celebrates wildlife and the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment and special events – announced Florida-based artist Henry Von…
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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital has received a $5 million pledge to benefit children’s cancer research
September 25, 2025
Pledge from Curing Kids Cancer marks largest in Prisma Health Midlands history Curing Kids Cancer, a nonprofit organization devoted to funding cutting-edge pediatric cancer therapies, has pledged a historic $5…
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The Berkeley County Council approves opioid funding for local organizations
September 25, 2025
At its meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025, Berkeley County Council approved $707,968.64 in opioid recovery funding to be distributed to local organizations and agencies helping fight the opioid epidemic…
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Cohn Construction completes a new 20,060 SF industrial building along I-20
September 25, 2025
Cohn Construction has completed a new 20,060 SF flex industrial building off I-20 in Northeast Columbia. Delivered in partnership with Walker Development and Trinity Partners, Newland Road Speculative Building is…
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CIU ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report
September 25, 2025
Columbia International University ranks among the best universities in the Southeast in three categories in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. CIU is #7…
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Eppley Waste names Bruce Boykin Aughtry, Jr. president and partner
September 24, 2025
Proven operations and sales leader to guide company towards market dominance in northern Upstate Eppley Waste, a locally owned residential waste collection company serving the northern Upstate for nearly 50…
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The things we take for granted
September 24, 2025
By Jeff Becraft We are in the process of selling Mom and Dad’s house. It has been a long process to get the house ready and it has taken a…
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Laurens City Council Debates CPW Vacancy Appointment
September 24, 2025
During a special called meeting at noon on Wednesday, Mayor Nathan Senn addressed Laurens City Council with remarks clarifying the legal process surrounding the vacancy on the Laurens Commission of…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Q2 2025
September 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Activity rebounds as tenant churn continues Market Highlights The Greenville-Spartanburg market saw absorption bounce back to 83,396 square feet behind solid new leasing activity.…
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Laurens County Hall of Heroes Hosts First Joint Induction for Veterans and First Responders
September 24, 2025
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Laurens County Hall of Heroes hosted a historic milestone with its first-ever joint induction ceremony honoring both Veterans and First Responders. Twelve outstanding individuals—six…
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Contender America lists seven residential development opportunities across South Carolina for sale
September 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina to provide seller representation services with offers due October 10, 2025 Columbia / Florence / Greenwood, SC – Contender America has engaged Frank Hammond and Ryan McCue of…
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Garvin Design Group, Oliver Hospitality and Colliers | South Carolina to host Design Charrette September 29-30 for public feedback on Hotel Aiken redevelopment
September 24, 2025WHAT: Design Charrette for Hotel Aiken redevelopment, hosted by Garvin Design Group, Oliver Hospitality and Colliers | South Carolina WHO: Citizens and media are invited to a public input session for the…
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