Latin American Festival set for Oct. 5 at Wannamaker County Park
August 29, 2025
Experience the tastes and traditions of Charleston’s Latin American community Celebrate Charleston’s vibrant Latin and Caribbean cultures at the Latin American Festival, Sunday, Oct. 5 at Wannamaker County Park, from…
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SC Ports announces its 2025-2026 Port Ambassador class
August 29, 2025Welcoming 30 South Carolina professionals to join the program for its ninth year The group of community and business leaders will meet monthly September through May to get a firsthand…
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Lowcountry Literacy Project and CCSD partner to expand literacy support in Title 1 Elevation Schools
August 29, 2025
The Lowcountry Literacy Project and Charleston County School District (CCSD) are partnering to expand literacy support into Title 1 Elevation Schools. Beginning this academic year, the initiative will bring Orton-Gillingham…
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Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA break ground on new sports complex in Oakbrook
August 29, 2025
Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA leaders, along with local officials, broke ground on the new Oakbrook Sports Complex. The project is part of a broader effort to redevelop the Oakbrook…
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Arby’s Foundation Awards Lowcountry Food Bank $28,600 to support school food distributions for its childhood feeding programs
August 29, 2025
The Charleston-area Arby’s team selected Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) as a recipient of a $28,600 grant to support youth throughout the 10 coastal South Carolina counties that LCFB serves. With…
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Mashburn Construction adds eight new hires across the state
August 28, 2025
Mashburn Construction is proud to announce the addition of eight new employees across the four offices. Brandon Wright joins as a Superintendent based in the Charleston office, bringing ten years…
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CIU celebrates record fall enrollment growth
August 28, 2025
Columbia International University is celebrating significant enrollment growth this fall, with total preliminary enrollment climbing to 3,239 students, a 10% increase from last year’s final census of 2,934. Traditional undergraduate…
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Habitat Greenville’s 40th Anniversary laces up with Dinner on Ice 2025
August 28, 2025
The Upstate’s only fundraiser held on the expansive Bon Secours Wellness Arena is back this October. Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County will hold its signature fundraising event, Dinner on…
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Jill Smith + Associates Counseling announces Nicole Deems as clinical director
August 28, 2025
Growing therapy group deepens commitment to clinical excellence and whole-team care Jill Smith + Associates Counseling — the premier counseling practice in the greater Columbia, S.C. region — proudly welcomes…
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South Carolina Conservation Bank welcomes new board members
August 28, 2025The South Carolina Conservation Bank announced the appointment of three board members to its board. Atlantic Packaging president and founder of A New Earth Project, Wes Carter was appointed by…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood expands its geotechnical expertise in Charleston
August 28, 2025
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), a local architecture and engineering firm, announced the appointment of Ryan Wakeford, PE, as regional geotechnical lead in its Charleston office. Wakeford’s expertise further strengthens the…
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Fountain Inn Fire Department Recognized for Excellence in Training Management
August 28, 2025
The City of Fountain Inn Fire Department is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that empower performance excellence in public safety,…
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South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health hosts education session on supporting vulnerable populations through disaster
August 28, 2025
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care, held its second of four…
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Genesis Healthcare’s back-to-school initiatives equip more than 800 students
August 28, 2025
Genesis Healthcare extended its commitment to community well-being this summer through a series of back-to-school outreach events that supported families in four South Carolina communities. By providing essentials such as…
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Knight named president of the elite S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame
August 28, 2025The SCBBHOF board was also appointed and SCDNR director was named vice president By Chris Carter The S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF), the Palmetto State’s premier karate and…
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Dianne Mitchell launches bid for SC House District 21 with strong conservative backing
August 28, 2025
Conservative Republican leader, former teacher and small businesswoman, mother, grandmother, and Greenville County native, Dianne Mitchell, announced her run for South Carolina House District 21. “We need leaders who will…
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Greenville Literacy Association receives $55,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen college and career pathways for adult learners
August 28, 2025
Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) has been awarded a $55,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to sustain and expand its College and Career Navigator (CCN) program.…
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Oliver’s Nannies now servicing in the Charleston area
August 27, 2025
Oliver’s Nannies, a full-service nanny agency, is now operating and servicing in the Charleston area out of their Mount Pleasant, SC office. The nanny agency franchise has been open since…
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SCDOR named 2025 PEBA Partners award Overall winner
August 27, 2025
The SCDOR has been named the 2025 Overall winner of the PEBA Partners award by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA). PEBA awards this honor annually to the…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union promotes Randy Blanchette to Vice President of Electronic Services
August 27, 2025
AFE Federal Credit Union announces the promotion of Randy Blanchette to Vice President of Electronic Services. Blanchette, who joined SAFE in 2022, previously served as Director of Payments. Blanchette has…
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Greenville Technical College students earn top ranking in global competition
August 27, 2025
Four student teams from Greenville Technical College’s Management program recently ranked in the Global Top 100 of the GLO-BUS Business Strategy Simulation, an internationally recognized, highly competitive learning experience used…
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Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series
August 27, 2025
Inaugural Column — August 2025 The Laurens County Buzz is proud to introduce a new monthly feature — Echoes & Insights: The Laurens County Series. Beginning this month, readers will be invited to…
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Healthy Learners names Derek Cromwell as new Executive Director
August 27, 2025
Healthy Learners announced the appointment of Derek Cromwell as its new Executive Director. With over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management, Derek brings a proven track record…
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Truliant and Easley High School launch Student-Athlete Assistance Program
August 27, 2025Truliant Federal Credit Union and Easley High School announced the launch of a Student-Athlete Assistance Program for the school’s Green Wave sports teams. Truliant is providing financial support for clothing…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Managing Shareholder, Jay Swearingen, named among SC Biz News’ 2025 Most Influential Leaders Columbia
August 27, 2025
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, a leading accounting and consulting firm in South Carolina, announced that Managing Shareholder Jay Swearingen has been recognized by SC Biz News as one of its…
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The freedom of forgiveness
August 27, 2025
By Jeff Becraft There is no freedom in unforgiveness. We may try to talk ourselves into that our attitude and actions are right, and this is what we should…
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NP Strategy welcomes veteran communications professional Hope Derrick as Senior Advisor
August 27, 2025
NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm specializing in crisis, media, and public relations, has announced that veteran communications professional Hope Derrick has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in…
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AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital names Heath Watson as CEO
August 27, 2025
Heath Watson has been appointed as chief executive officer of AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital. The 60-bed rehabilitation hospital is located at 1 Spring Back Way in Anderson, South Carolina. The hospital,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Draws Large Crowd to Laurens County GOP Freedom BBQ
August 27, 2025
The Laurens County Republican Party welcomed nearly 100 attendees to its Third Annual Freedom BBQ, held this week with featured speaker South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. The evening blended…
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Learn about the M16 at West Columbia library – Sept 12
August 27, 2025
If you’ve served in the U.S. military in the last 60 years, you are quite familiar with the M16 rifle – intimately so, if you were in the Army or…
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Affordable housing key part of new Gordon Street Lofts
August 27, 2025
Officials and community leaders welcomed the much-anticipated Gordon Street Lofts Tuesday afternoon. Located just outside Greenville City limits near the intersection of Easley Bridge Road and South Washington Avenue, Gordon…
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Laurens County Citizens on Land Use and Zoning Task Force to Meet August 28
August 27, 2025
The Laurens County Citizens on Land Use and Zoning Task Force will hold its next meeting on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Complex East, located…
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Lights on the Lake Returns This Saturday with Music, Football, and Fireworks
August 27, 2025
Lake Greenwood’s signature summer celebration, Lights on the Lake 2025, is set for this Saturday, August 30, at the Fellowship Camp & Conference Center. The annual tradition promises an afternoon…
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DP3 Architects named South Carolina “Best Places to Work”
August 26, 2025
DP3 Architects shared that it has once again been recognized as one of South Carolina’s “Best Places to Work”. This marks the fourth consecutive year the firm has earned this…
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Position Your Business for Fall Success: A Financial Checklist for Columbia Entrepreneurs
August 26, 2025
By Charlie Griffin, South Carolina Business Banking Market Executive, Bank of America For many entrepreneurs, fall marks a key transition point that can set the tone for year-end performance. It’s a crucial…
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LCWSC Approves 25-Year Masterplan to Strengthen Water and Wastewater Systems
August 26, 2025
The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) has taken a major step toward ensuring reliable water and wastewater service for decades to come. At its July Commission meeting, LCWSC…
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Laurens Police Department Reminds Residents to Secure Vehicles and Valuables
August 26, 2025
The Laurens Police Department is reminding residents to take simple precautions that can make a big difference in keeping the community safe. Officers are urging citizens to lock their vehicles…
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Martha Franks to Honor Four Employees for 40 Years of Faithful Service
August 26, 2025
Martha Franks Retirement Community will host an Employee Awards Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, at 2:00pm and part of that celebration will be to honor four dedicated employees who have…
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SCDOR Named 2025 PEBA Partners Award Overall Winner
August 26, 2025
The SCDOR has been named the 2025 Overall winner of the PEBA Partners award by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA). PEBA awards this honor annually to the…
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33 Turner Padget attorneys honored as top in the nation by Best Lawyers
August 26, 2025
Turner Padget announced that 33 attorneys have been named among The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America lists. In addition, two attorneys – Mark…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads 44 AGs demanding Big Tech end predatory AI targeting of kids
August 26, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he is leading a coalition of 44 state and territory attorneys general in sending a clear warning to the world’s biggest…
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Laurens CPW and City of Clinton Land Nearly $1.8M for Grid Resilience Upgrades
August 26, 2025
Laurens County will see significant investment in its electric infrastructure following Santee Cooper’s approval of a second round of Grid Resilience Grants. Two local utilities—Laurens Commission of Public Works (CPW)…
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The City of Fountain Inn Hosts Public Awareness Event on South Carolina Excavating Guidelines
August 26, 2025
Fountain Inn Natural Gas (FING), in partnership with South Carolina 811 (SC811), recently hosted a public awareness event to educate the local emergency responders and the utility community on safe…
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Rebuild Upstate to host annual Wake Up With Rebuild event on September 10
August 26, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, is hosting its annual breakfast, Wake Up With Rebuild, on September 10th…
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Colliers brokers lease of 62,812-square-foot warehouse in West Columbia to Stroud Supply
August 26, 2025
Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles, SIOR of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the lease of an approximately 62,812-square-foot warehouse at 150 Queen Parkway in West Columbia,…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union celebrates 70 years of community impact
August 26, 2025
Sharonview Federal Credit Union celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, marking seven decades of unwavering commitment to empowering its members and giving back to communities across North and South Carolina.…
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State Museum Foundation names new board leadership and welcomes board members
August 26, 2025
New leadership brings fresh vision to support the museum’s mission and growth. The South Carolina State Museum Foundation has announced new board leadership and the election of three new members…
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Trehel welcomes Zach Wright and Paul Smith
August 26, 2025
Trehel welcomed Zach Wright (pictured) to its team as a new senior project superintendent and Paul Smith as project superintendent. In his new role at Trehel, Wright will lead onsite…
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Richland County earns top credit ratings from Moody’s, S&P Global agencies
August 26, 2025
Richland County recently earned top ratings from two of the nation’s premier credit rating bureaus, a nod to the County’s sound financial practices and policies. Moody’s Ratings assigned its Aaa rating…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2025 Angel Charities
August 26, 2025
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors…
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