Columbia College announces new Board of Trustees leadership for 2025–2026
September 18, 2025
Columbia College announces new leadership for its Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees elected Tim Arnold Chair (pictured left) and Rodrick Shiver Vice Chair for the 2025–2026 term. Outgoing…
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Deadline approaching for VisionGreenwood ‘s statewide Artificial Intelligence (AI) art competition
September 18, 2025
$1,000 in Awards | Expanded Categories | New Theme: Life Through A “Eyes” VisionGreenwood is excited to announce the 2025 AI Art Show + Competition, a statewide creative challenge that…
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Scout Motors makes additional $300 million investment in South Carolina to build supplier park
September 18, 2025
Initiative projected to support 1,000 supplier jobs and spur $368 million of additional local investment for a cumulative investment impact of nearly $700 million Scout Motors is making an additional investment…
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Deadline approaching: VisionGreenwood ‘s statewide Artificial Intelligence (AI) art competition
September 18, 2025
$1,000 in Awards | Expanded Categories | New Theme: Life Through A “Eyes” VisionGreenwood announced the 2025 AI Art Show + Competition, a statewide creative challenge that invites South Carolinians…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. announces 46th Leadership Spartanburg class
September 18, 2025OneSpartanburg, Inc., the Carolinas only consolidated business, economic, and tourism development entity, announced the participants for the 46th class of Leadership Spartanburg. The class will get to know Spartanburg County…
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City of Charleston announces 2025 holiday lineup as council boosts budget and parade applications open
September 18, 2025
The City of Charleston released the lineup for its 2025 holiday season, a month-long celebration of parades, lights, markets, and community traditions that bring the Holy City together each year.…
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SC Ports and SC Department of Agriculture work with industry to boost soybean exports
September 18, 2025
Three million bushels sent to overseas markets Inland Port Dillon, opened in 2018, provided soybean farmers a direct connection to the Port of Charleston via CSX. (Photo/Sean Rayford) When a…
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HUB Carolinas names Columbia-based Norman Clarke as Carolinas Employee Benefits Chief Sales Officer
September 18, 2025
HUB Carolinas has named Norman Clarke, former President of Clarke & Company, the Region Employee Benefits Chief Sales Officer (CSO). Norman will work closely with the Carolinas Regional Employee Benefits…
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Honoring Officer Greg Alia
September 18, 2025
Police Across the Carolinas Unite for 10th Anniversary Packing Event On Tuesday, September 30 at 10:00 AM, police departments and sheriff’s offices from across North and South Carolina will gather…
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Obviouslee joins forces with Meteorite PR to elevate outdoor industry marketing leadership
September 18, 2025
Obviouslee, a Certified B Corporation and strategic marketing agency, today announced its merger with Meteorite PR, a Boulder, Colo.-based firm specializing in outdoor industry public relations. The move strengthens Obviouslee’s…
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Main Street District welcomes Mike Ralphs as new operations manager
September 18, 2025
The Main Street District announced the appointment of Mike Ralphs as its new Operations Manager, overseeing the beloved Yellow Shirt Ambassador program. With over a decade of experience in real…
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Celebrate fall at the Harvest Festival on Nov. 1
September 18, 2025
Head on out to Johns Island County Park on Nov. 1 for bluegrass, hayrides, and fall family fun at the annual Harvest Festival! From 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., this…
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Richland First Steps launches 2025 Community Needs & Resource Survey
September 18, 2025Richland First Steps is inviting community members to share their voices in the 2025 Community Needs & Resource Survey. The survey will help the organization better understand the needs of…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio earns 16 nominations and wins five Public Media Awards
September 18, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the network has won five Public Media Awards from the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). SCETV projects received 16 nominations across 12…
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Richland Library announces new museum passes
September 18, 2025
Exciting Addition to the Library of Things Richland Library announced complimentary passes to the South Carolina State Museum, as the latest addition to the Library of Things. This exciting addition…
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Denmark Technical College concludes five-year strategic plan cycle, celebrates progress, and looks ahead
September 18, 2025
Denmark Technical College has concluded its Forging Onward 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, closing out a five-year cycle of growth and transformation. The report, recently approved by the Area Commission, highlights advances in…
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Port of Charleston boasts quick berth access, efficient gateway to Southeast
September 18, 2025
When reliability matters, carriers calling SC Ports benefit from accessing the Southeast through the deepest harbor on the East Coast. At 52 feet deep, Charleston’s deepwater port and two-way harbor…
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Colliers brokers the sale of an 8,285-square-foot retail building in downtown Lexington to local cards and collectibles retailer
September 18, 2025
Grayson Greiner of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of an approximately 8,285-square-foot retail and office building at 607 Columbia Avenue near downtown Lexington. Colliers represented the buyer, Palmetto…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Retail Market Q2 2025
September 18, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Renovations, move-outs create quality availability Market Highlights Absorption flipped to net negative in Q2 after solid gains the past two quarters, an indicator of…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Retail Market Q2 2025
September 18, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Vacancy approaches bottom despite national headwinds Market Highlights The Columbia retail market held steady, experiencing solid net absorption even as consumer confidence begins to…
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Stumbo Launches Attorney General Campaign to Packed House at Laurens County Museum
September 17, 2025
The Laurens County Museum was filled to capacity Tuesday night as Solicitor David Stumbo formally launched his Republican campaign for South Carolina Attorney General. Supporters packed the historic downtown venue—many…
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Laurens City Council Holds September 16 Session, Addresses Key Issues
September 17, 2025
The Laurens City Council met on Tuesday evening, September 16, with a number of important items on the agenda. Mayor Nathan Senn opened the meeting by addressing the current political…
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U.S. Army Veteran Brings Record of Service to Lander Veterans, Students
September 17, 2025
“When duty calls, that is when character counts.” The quote from American author and columnist William Safire is easily applied to Brent Delgado’s family members, whose service in the U.S.…
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Greenville Convention Center’s General Manager Matt Hollander to serve as second vice chair of the International Association of Venue Managers’ Board of Directors
September 17, 2025
Greenville Convention Center announced that its General Manager Matt Hollander, CVE, has been elected as the second vice chair of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Board of Directors…
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The Kerosene Lamp
September 17, 2025
By Tom Poland Readers Respond My September 10th post, “A Whale of a Lamp”, received reader comments that deserve sharing. Who in this era of ultra-dark-defying lighting would take…
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2025 Compensation and Benefit Study
September 17, 2025
New Study Reveals Key Insights on Pay, Benefits, and Workforce Trends in South Carolina’s Nonprofit Sector Together SC, in partnership with the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities…
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Upcountry History Museum exhibit to showcase extraordinary bravery and service of K9 military heroes
September 17, 2025
“War Dogs: K9 Military Heroes” delivers a powerful display of the heroism, service, and history of America’s military working dogs in the newest exhibition opening Saturday, September 20, 2025, at…
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Temporary Break from Social Media: City of Laurens Announcement
September 17, 2025
Due to the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, escalating political violence nationwide, and concerning discussions of civil unrest on local social media, the City of Laurens is temporarily stepping away…
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TGHA elects new board chair and vice chair
September 17, 2025
A veteran of the Upstate’s residential and commercial real estate development and construction industry will be serving as the new board chairman of The Greenville Housing Authority for the next…
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THS Constructors selected for second industrial spec facility in Greenwood County
September 17, 2025
THS Constructors, Inc. announced that it has been selected by Greenwood County to construct a new industrial speculative facility. This marks the company’s second such project in Greenwood County, reinforcing…
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Central Midlands Development Corporation awarded $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support workforce development
September 17, 2025
CMDC, the foundation arm of the Central Midlands Council of Governments, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to enhance workforce services,…
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Clinton Girls Tennis Sweeps Fairfield Central
September 17, 2025
The Clinton High School Girls Tennis team continued its strong start to the season with a dominant 6–0 win over Fairfield Central on Tuesday, September 16. The match, played at…
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DPH to Kick Off Child Passenger Safety Week with Car Seat Check Events
September 17, 2025
In observance of Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 22-27), the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is emphasizing the critical importance of proper car seat use and hosting a…
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Handyman Hal Coming to Big Air for Special Meet and Greet
September 17, 2025
Get ready, Laurens County! Big Air is about to make kids’ dreams come true with a once-in-a-lifetime event. Beloved YouTuber Handyman Hal is coming to town for a special meet…
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Safeguards Consulting celebrates 15 years of excellence in physical security technology and design
September 17, 2025
Safeguards Consulting, Inc., a Greenville-based physical security technology consulting and design firm, is celebrating its 15th anniversary milestone this year. Safeguards Consulting is celebrating a decade and a half of…
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Medically Speaking Event to Feature Local Orthopedic Surgeon
September 16, 2025
Lander University invites the Greenwood and Lander communities to attend the first of its “Medically Speaking” series for the Fall 2025 semester Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the…
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ACRE Seeds for Success: Growing Future Ag Entrepreneurs
September 16, 2025
South Carolina students with big ideas and entrepreneurial dreams have a unique opportunity to turn their vision into reality through the ACRE Seeds for Success program. Designed for students in…
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Greenville Triumph founder Joe Erwin steps down as chairman after seven transformational years
September 16, 2025
Greenville Pro Soccer, LLC, today announced that Joe Erwin has stepped down as Chairman of the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty soccer clubs. The founder of both clubs announced the…
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Charleston County School District achieves ‘AA+’ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings
September 16, 2025
Highest Among School Districts in SC Charleston County School District (CCSD) has earned the highest credit rating issued to a public school district in South Carolina, with S&P Global Ratings…
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College of Charleston shares updated information on Coming Street Commons project
September 16, 2025
In an ongoing effort to keep the campus and community informed and engaged on a much-needed expansion of on-campus student housing, the College of Charleston is hosting its third community…
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American Heart Association donates CPR training kits to YMCA of Sumter to help build a nation of lifesavers
September 16, 2025
Empowering the Sumter community one lifesaver at a time The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, has donated Hands-Only CPR training kits to the YMCA…
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Greer CPW Natural Gas Manager honored with industry service award
September 16, 2025
Greer CPW’s Natural Gas Manager, Rob Rhodes, was recently awarded the inaugural Chairman Award at the Carolinas Public Gas Association (CPGA) Annual Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina. The award recognizes…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 legislative award winners
September 16, 2025
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced the recipients of its annual Legislator of the Year awards for their work during the 2025 legislative session and their efforts to…
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City of Columbia to host “Sharing the Road” community meeting – Oct 8
September 16, 2025
The City of Columbia is kicking off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users – from our more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit…
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Dorchester County firefighters honor lives lost during the September 11th terrorist attacks
September 16, 2025
Dorchester County Fire Rescue firefighters joined to walk the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in their turnout gear, in commemoration of those who perished due to the terrorist attacks on September…
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Trident Medical recognizes life-saving efforts of Berkeley first responders
September 16, 2025
Trident Medical Center held a special challenge coin ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025, recognizing more than 60 first responders from agencies across Berkeley County. The group was honored for life-saving efforts…
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RPM breaks ground on major facility expansion in Charleston Trade Center
September 16, 2025
Choate Construction Company joined RPM leadership and project partners to break ground on a major expansion at RPM’s existing facility in the Charleston Trade Center business park. This marks the…
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Forbes ranks Richland One among South Carolina’s best employers
September 16, 2025
Forbes has named Richland One as one of the best employers to work for in South Carolina. Fifty-five South Carolina employers made the magazine’s 2025 ranking; Richland One was ranked…
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Richland Library observes Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16, 2025
Enjoy Live Entertainment, Storytelling and More! Richland Library is honoring the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. From September 15 to October…
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2025 Chapin Mayoral Candidate Forum – Oct 14
September 16, 2025
Tuesday, October 14th, 6:00 PM at Crossroads Church in Chapin The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce will host a Mayoral Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00 PM at Crossroads…
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