Keeping more of what you earn: Smart tax strategies for long-term growth
September 9, 2026
By Ellis O’Tuel, CRPC®* Principal, Hammock Wealth Management Every year, millions of Americans fulfill their civic duty by filing Form 1040 before the April deadline. Yet, behind those routine filings lies…
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Anderson Brothers Bank welcomes Hugh M. Blanton as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
September 9, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce that Hugh M. Blanton has joined the bank as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Blanton will serve customers at the bank’s Florence Cashua…
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Gloria Steinem, My Mom & Opening Windows
September 9, 2026
By Lane Byrum Director of Corporate Accounts & Emotional Intelligence Coach SHIFT Company When I learned that Gloria Steinem had died, an unexpected memory came rushing back. I remembered my…
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, Upstate Warrior Solution stands with those who answered the call
September 9, 2026
This week marks 25 years since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a morning that sent a generation of Americans toward recruiting offices, firehouses and police academies. A quarter century…
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The need is real, and the Laurens County Cancer Association is meeting it
September 9, 2026
The need is real, and the Laurens County Cancer Association is answering it one tank of gas and one meal replacement at a time. Over June, July and August, the…
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Registration open for Annual Training 2026: strategies, solutions, and inspiration for South Carolina’s changemakers
September 9, 2026
What does it take to create meaningful impact in today’s rapidly changing environment? That question will be at the center of the Protech Annual Training 2026, Presented by Ritedose and…
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The Deadly Silo
September 9, 2026
By Tom Poland I’ve always looked at silos with wonderment. Silos fill me with a sense of mystery. Just how do they work? Then I began to notice nearly all…
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Clinton High senior named National Merit semifinalist
September 9, 2026
William “Samuel” Hunt, a senior at Clinton High School, has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more…
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Good to Go expands team with Anna Britton Madden as Director of Marketing and Summer Gibson as Director of Gourmet Vending
September 9, 2026Good to Go, the locally owned neighborhood market known for its chef-prepared meals, fresh grab-and-go offerings, boutique wines, curated retail products and catering, today announced the appointment of Anna Britton…
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Flock and Rally marks 15 years with national honors, team growth
September 9, 2026
Columbia-based integrated marketing and communications agency marks milestone year with statewide and national recognition, individual honors and new hires Flock and Rally, a women-owned and women-led integrated marketing and communications…
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Inspiration Magazine spotlights success of Mary Black Foundation
September 9, 2026
With 30 years of successfully starting some of Spartanburg’s major health and community initiatives, the Mary Black Foundation has garnered a lot of well-deserved attention. But a recent piece from…
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After-hours art event Overdue celebrates 10 years at Richland Library
September 9, 2026September 18 event marks a decade since Studio Services opened at Richland Library Main Richland Library Main will come alive after hours with art, music, and hands-on creativity on Friday,…
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Joseph F. Rice, prominent attorney and longtime USC benefactor, dies at 72
September 9, 2026
Joseph F. “Joe” Rice, a nationally known attorney, University of South Carolina alumnus and philanthropist whose name graces the university’s law school, died Sept. 3. He was 72. University of…
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HGTC names Dr. Nancy Lynch 2026 Adjunct Faculty of the Year
September 9, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has named Dr. Nancy Lynch, adjunct faculty member in the Physical Therapist Assistant program, the College’s 2026 Adjunct Faculty of the Year, recognizing an educator whose…
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Spartanburg Community College awarded $1.325 million to continue TRIO Talent Search program in Cherokee County
September 9, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) has been awarded a five-year federal grant totaling $1.325 million to continue its TRIO Talent Search program in Cherokee County. The renewed funding, totaling $265,000 annually for five years, will…
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Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 800 acres in Laurens and Union Counties
September 9, 2026Newly conserved properties protect family farms, working lands, clean water, and wildlife habitat for future generations Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever has permanently protected more than 800 acres across Laurens…
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National Preparedness Month puts focus on household readiness
September 9, 2026
September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s federal theme, “Americans Stand Ready,” frames disaster planning as a matter of self-reliance. Households that can get by on their own for…
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Seeds for Success applications open for South Carolina student agribusiness entrepreneurs
September 9, 2026
Students across South Carolina have until Sept. 16 to declare their intent to compete in this year’s Seeds for Success Entrepreneurship Program, which offers up to $5,000 in funding for…
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Governor ceremonially signs Nutt Act protecting visitation rights in long-term care
September 9, 2026
Gov. Henry McMaster ceremonially signed the Senator Roger A. Nutt Act on Tuesday at the Spartanburg County Courthouse, marking a state law that lets long-term care residents decide who may…
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National Preparedness Month puts focus on household readiness
September 9, 2026
September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s federal theme, “Americans Stand Ready,” frames disaster planning as a matter of self-reliance. Households that can get by on their own for…
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Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 800 acres in Laurens and Union Counties
September 8, 2026
Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever has permanently protected more than 800 acres across Laurens and Union counties through three new conservation easements. The newly protected lands preserve family farms, working…
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Shutt named a Lawyer of the Year in Best Lawyers
September 8, 2026
Nekki Shutt has earned her seventh Lawyer of the Year designation in Best Lawyers in America®, this time winning the honor for her work in Employment Law – Individuals for…
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2 Morton & Gettys attorneys included in latest edition of SC Legal Elite
September 8, 2026
Elizabeth Smith Owen and Joe’Terrious Neal of Morton & Gettys are honored in the 2026 edition of South Carolina Legal Elite, an annual publication that recognizes distinguished attorneys across the…
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10 attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel honored in Best Lawyers
September 8, 2026
Ten attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the just-released 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and its companion guide, Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch. The list…
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Capitol Theatre to show ‘Tombstone’ free of charge Friday
September 8, 2026
The City of Laurens will host a free showing of the 1993 Western “Tombstone” at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, Sept. 11. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie…
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National Night Out comes to downtown Clinton on Sept. 17
September 8, 2026
The City of Clinton and the Clinton Police Department will host National Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in downtown Clinton. Admission is free, and the…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K9 fundraiser set for Saturday
September 8, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will hold its annual K9 fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Tractor Supply Co., 917 E. Main St. in Laurens,…
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Georgetown County to host informational sessions on proposed Local Option Sales Tax ahead of November 3 vote
September 8, 2026
Georgetown County officials are launching a series of public education events across the community this month to provide voters with essential facts regarding the proposed Local Option Sales Tax (LOST).…
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Costumes and trails collide at second annual Trick or Trail 5K in Laurens
September 8, 2026
Runners, walkers and anyone willing to log 3.1 miles in a costume will gather at Collyar Park on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the second annual Trick or Trail 5K. The…
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Lander Community Lecture Series Opens with Discussion of Ideas that Shaped Independence
September 8, 2026
A discussion on the Declaration of Independence launched the annual Lander University Community Lecture Series by covering a wide range of topics related to the historic document. Dr. Ryan Floyd,…
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Georgetown County Council supports permanent protection of 3,492-acre Arcadia East tract
September 8, 2026
Georgetown County Council passed a resolution on Sept. 8 formally supporting the acquisition and permanent protection of the Arcadia East Tract, a 3,492-acre property on the east side of Highway…
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Historic Soapstone site opens its story to visitors with new self-guided tour
September 8, 2026
PICKENS COUNTY, SC – A remarkable Upstate story spanning Cherokee history, slavery, emancipation and more than 160 years of African American community life is now easier for the public to…
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Greenville Technical College helps build the workforce powering the Upstate economy
September 8, 2026
As Upstate employers face growing demand for skilled workers in health care, advanced manufacturing, aviation, technology, skilled trades, and other key industries, Greenville Technical College is helping build the talent…
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Jordan Edmisten promoted to Business Development Manager
September 8, 2026
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that Jordan Edmisten has been named Business Development Manager. She joined the Business Development team in 2023 and previously served as Business Development Specialist.…
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East West Partners Charleston announces the completion of Phase III of The Waterfront Daniel Island
September 8, 2026East West Partners, the nationally recognized residential and commercial real estate development firm based in Charleston, South Carolina, announced the completion of The Waterfront Daniel Island’s third collection. Fueled by…
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SC Optometric Physicians elect 2026-2027 board of directors
September 8, 2026The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) elected their new board of directors at the Association’s 119th Annual Meeting, held August 20–22, 2026, at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort…
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Anne Thompson achieves CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification
September 8, 2026
Greenwood Capital recognized Anne Thompson for earning her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation. By earning this credential, Thompson has demonstrated a commitment to providing her clients with comprehensive and effective financial…
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Remembering Ranger School and the difference it has made throughout life
September 8, 2026
By Bill Connor Labor Day weekend held special significance for me. September 3 was the 35th anniversary of my Ranger School graduation. The significance comes because it was a defining…
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My Sister’s House names Ericka Plater as Interim CEO
September 8, 2026
Experienced nonprofit leader brings decades of leadership experience and a deep commitment to mission-driven work My Sister’s House has named Ericka Plater, an executive strategist, certified organizational leadership coach and…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation awarded $50,000 grant to expand statewide STEM programs for Third Consecutive Year
September 8, 2026
The SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSMF) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), through its philanthropic arm, Power:Ed. This marks…
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Greenville Symphony announces new musician appointments following national auditions
September 8, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra is welcoming eight musician appointments to its roster following a competitive national audition process that drew 68 musicians from across the country. Held over four days…
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United Way of Greenville County selects JDPR as Agency-of-Record
September 8, 2026
JDPR announced its partnership with United Way of Greenville County, a Greenville nonprofit organization working to strengthen the systems families rely on to build stability and increase opportunity. Through this…
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Popular Tuesdays With series to kick off Sept. 15 at Georgetown Library
September 8, 2026
The Friends of the Georgetown Library (FOGL) has announced the return of its popular “Tuesdays With…” Speaker Series for the 2026–2027 season, featuring a broad range of topics focused on…
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BEHKO enters Columbia market with new Lexington County warehouse project
September 8, 2026
Charleston-based design-build firm partners with Magnus Development Partners on 57,750-square-foot industrial project inside Lexington County Industrial Park Charleston-based design-build firm BEHKO is entering the Columbia industrial market. Magnus Development Partners…
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HGTC recognizes 2026 Marshall Altman Top Tech Award recipients
September 8, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) recently recognized Justin Dillow and Von See Rowland as the 2026 recipients of the Marshall Altman Top Tech Award, an honor presented to outstanding students in…
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Free Senior Estate & Lifestyle Planning Workshop set for Sept. 16 in Pawleys Island
September 8, 2026
A free educational workshop offering comprehensive guidance on legal, financial, healthcare, and housing decisions for older adults will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at the…
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29th Season of the Moveable Feast brings authors and dining together in Pawleys Island
September 8, 2026
The Moveable Feast, a weekly series connecting community members with regional authors, artists, musicians, and historians, has announced its luncheon schedule through November 2026. Now in its 29th year, the…
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Balazs Events named a Top Three Columbia Wedding Planner
September 8, 2026
Balazs Events has been recognized as one of the Top Three Wedding Planners in Columbia, South Carolina, by Three Best Rated for the fourth consecutive year. Three Best Rated evaluates…
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Huntington Disease Society of American announces South Carolina Education Day set for October 10th in West Columbia
September 7, 2026
The South Carolina Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America(opens in new tab) (HDSA) will hold its annual Education Day on Saturday, October 10, 2026, offering a vital day…
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Help clear South Carolina’s waterways: A call for visionary donors
September 7, 2026
South Carolina’s coastal waters and pristine marshlands face a critical challenge: accumulating marine debris and heavy wreckage that threaten local ecosystems and wildlife. While community volunteer efforts make a meaningful…
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