City of Laurens to Host Emergency Preparedness Meeting September 23
September 22, 2025
The City of Laurens will host an Emergency Preparedness Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, at 5:00 p.m. at The Ridge, located at 301 Exchange Road in Laurens. Laurens County Emergency…
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Celebrate “The Path to the US Constitution” at the Laurens County Museum
September 22, 2025
The journey to adopting a constitution after the Revolutionary War was anything but simple for the founding fathers of the United States. On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 7:00 pm,…
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Talk of the Town Returns September 26 at Whiteford’s Giant Burger in Laurens
September 22, 2025
The City of Laurens is continuing its community engagement series with the next Talk of the Town forum on Friday, September 26, from 8:00–9:00 a.m. at Whiteford’s Giant Burger. This…
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SC Treasurer’s Office Works to Return Unclaimed Funds to South Carolina Residents
September 22, 2025
The South Carolina Treasurer’s Office is on a mission to reunite residents with money that rightfully belongs to them. Through its Unclaimed Property Program, the office safeguards funds from forgotten…
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Rabies Cases Confirmed in South Carolina: Reminder for Laurens County Residents
September 22, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three new cases of rabies in separate incidents across the state, involving a skunk in Anderson County and raccoons in…
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Dodge® Industrial’s Erik te. Riele selected for Leadership Greenville program
September 22, 2025
Erik te. Riele, Global Product Manager for Tigear® at Dodge Industrial, was accepted as a member of Leadership Greenville’s 52nd class. The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership program helps develop informed,…
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DPH Offers Free STD HIV Testing, Webinars During PrEP Awareness Week
September 22, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) will observe its sixth annual PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) Awareness Week by offering free HIV testing, PrEP educational webinars for providers and other…
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The Cozy Coop at JBW Farms: A Staycation That Feels Like a Getaway
September 22, 2025
Sometimes the best escapes don’t require a plane ticket. Just a short drive from anywhere in Laurens County, The Cozy Coop at JBW Farms in Gray Court offers the perfect…
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OJRSA’s Coneross Creek facility recognized nationally for compliance
September 22, 2025
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has honored the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) with a Platinum 7 Award for the Coneross Creek Water Reclamation Facility. Gold…
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Entrepreneur Minute – T.D. McMurry, T.D. McMurry’s Men’s Clothing
September 21, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Registration Now Open for 15th Annual Run Like a Mann 5K
September 21, 2025
Lace up those sneakers, because registration is officially open for the 15th Annual Run Like a Mann 5K, set for Saturday, October 11, 2025. The community favorite race honors the…
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Food Lion Feeds Foundation and Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) hold dedication ceremony for Community Resource Center in Hampton County
September 21, 2025
Food Lion Feeds Contributed $300,000 to Support the Facility’s Teaching Kitchen and Conference Room’s Community Resource Center Food Lion Feeds and Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) held a dedication ceremony last…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Sam Mabry Elected Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
September 21, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. announced that shareholder H. Sam Mabry III has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF), an honor reserved for less than 1%…
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Habitat Greenville launching 40th anniversary celebration
September 21, 2025
Forty years ago this week, a small group of Greenville residents looking to build one house a year to help local families escape generational poverty received a charter from Habitat…
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Cason Development Group adds Vice President of Finance
September 21, 2025
Cason Development has expanded its team with the addition of Brian Ford, a Columbia native and 15-year veteran of the finance and accounting industry, as Vice President of Finance. In…
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Greenville Technical College adjusts program roster to meet current and future workforce needs
September 21, 2025
Greenville Technical College (GTC) was founded in 1962 to provide skilled workers as the state moved from reliance on the textile industry to an expanded base of business and industry.…
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BofA raises U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25, increasing starting salary to more than $50K
September 21, 2025CHARLOTTE, NC – Bank of America announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in…
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PC Bludgeons Bluefield 76-3, Moves to 4-0 for the First Time in 66 Years
September 21, 2025
Another program landmark has been achieved by the Presbyterian College football team as they extended the nation’s best winning streak to eight games, incinerating Bluefield on Saturday afternoon by a…
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Laurens County Chamber to Host 17th Annual Oyster Roast & College Football Fan Challenge
September 20, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for one of its most anticipated fall traditions—the 17th Annual Oyster Roast & College Football Fan Challenge, set for Thursday, November 6, 2025.…
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Laurens First in South Carolina to Launch Housing Pattern Book
September 20, 2025
Laurens has made state history once again. On September 16, Laurens City Council unanimously approved South Carolina’s first-ever housing pattern book, a tool designed to make building new homes easier…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to Host Fundraiser with Live K9 Demo, Food, and Family Fun
September 20, 2025
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office invites the community to mark their calendars for the Annual K9 Fundraiser on Saturday, October 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Laurens Tractor…
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Lander Alumna Destiny Opotzner’s Career Is a Real-Life Crime Drama
September 20, 2025
Destiny Opotzner first made a name for herself at Lander University when she created the campus’ first True Crime Club. The club meetings, which spanned topics ranging from forensic psychology…
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Greenville Technical College opens new space for HVAC and Industrial Electricity
September 19, 2025
Greenville Technical College (GTC) cut ribbon today on a new, 16,220 square foot space for the HVAC and Industrial Electricity programs. The space opened in time for Fall Semester classes,…
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S.C. Department of Natural Resources Director earns CLASS-I Law-Enforcement certification
September 18, 2025
Retired two-star general officer and renowned global expedition leader Tom Mullikin completes rigorous law enforcement training By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Director Tom…
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Hartness welcomes Denis Mangic Davis as Development Manager
September 18, 2025
Hartness announced the addition of Denis Mangic Davis as Development Manager. With a proven background in engineering and real estate development, Denis will help guide the growth of Hartness through…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Matt Rosa, Alita
September 18, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Zeus appoints Robert “Cory” James as Gaston site Plant Manager
September 18, 2025
Zeus, the world’s leading polymer extrusion and catheter design manufacturer, has appointed Robert “Cory” James as Plant Manager of its Gaston, S.C., facility, which has been a cornerstone of the…
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Alita establishing operations in Charleston County
September 18, 2025
Alita, an artificial intelligence (AI)-focused healthcare technology company, announced it is establishing operations in Charleston County. The company’s investment will create 17 new jobs. Alita is an AI-powered agent that…
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That others may live
September 18, 2025
By Jeff Becraft Last week was the anniversary of 9/11. My wife, Brenda, and I have lately been watching some documentaries on that fateful day. Even now, years later,…
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State Museum hosts new exhibition, When I See Myself, I See . . ., from artist Natalie Daise
September 18, 2025
The South Carolina State Museum announced the opening of When I See Myself, I See…, a dynamic portrait series by acclaimed storyteller and visual artist Natalie Daise paired with original…
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New study reveals key insights on pay, benefits, and workforce trends in South Carolina’s nonprofit sector
September 18, 2025
Together SC, in partnership with the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities at the College of Charleston, has released the 2025 South Carolina Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Study—the…
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Offenders face financial and legal consequences
September 18, 2025
The City of Greenville has announced plans to take stronger steps to reduce parking gate damage in City-owned garages. Starting immediately, the City will pursue criminal charges against motorists who…
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Bon Secours opens new suite to enhance digestive health services
September 18, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis is celebrating the opening of its new, state-of-the-art fluoroscopy-equipped endoscopy suite. The $4 million investment underscores the health system’s commitment to delivering advanced gastroenterology care to…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School and Public Charter Alliance of South Carolina celebrate new partnerships with South Carolina Children’s Fund
September 18, 2025
South Carolina Public Charter School District Superintendent Chris Neeley and civic and educational leaders from across South Carolina will be visiting Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) on Thursday, September…
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Dan Wagner honored as one of South Carolina’s most influential
September 18, 2025
Merging a career of business acumen, civic involvement, and mentoring, Dan Wagner was honored this week as one of the Most Influential Leaders in South Carolina by SC Biz News.…
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Community Story Idea: Nominate your favorite local businesses for a chance to win $50,000
September 18, 2025
AT&T’s Small Business Contest is now open, and it’s more than just a contest—it’s a chance for the community to rally around the local businesses that make their town special.…
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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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