Clinton Community Garden to Celebrate Community Resilience at ‘Gathering in the Garden’ Party on October 14th
October 6, 2024
In the midst of the ongoing clean-up from the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, the Clinton Community Garden feels now is the perfect time to come together for our annual…
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Sonny Ledda Retires as Clinton Police Chief, Begins New Role as Laurens County Emergency Management Director
October 6, 2024
By staff reporter On Friday at 3:15 PM, Chief Sonny Ledda made his final call with the City of Clinton, marking the end of a 25+ year law enforcement career…
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South Carolina Extends Voter Registration Deadline Due to Historic Storm
October 6, 2024
South Carolina citizens now have additional time to register to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election, following a court order extending the voter registration deadline to Monday, October 14.…
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Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline Open for Assistance
October 6, 2024
Residents impacted by Hurricane Helene can now call the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline at (844) 965-1386 for help with cleanup efforts. The hotline is designed to connect those in need…
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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team in Laurens County
October 6, 2024
A FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) team is set up at The Ridge, located at 301 Exchange Drive in Laurens. The DSA team will be available on Sunday, October 6,…
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Laurens County Issues Statement on FEMA Emergency Declaration Exclusion
October 5, 2024
Laurens, South Carolina, October 4, 2024: Since the beginning of one of the most catastrophic storms in the history of Laurens County, County staff and personnel have worked around the…
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Laurens Electric Saturday Morning Update
October 5, 2024
As of Saturday at 9:00 a.m., 12,715 members remain without power. Service has been restored to 51,151 members, representing 81% of our member-base. We are entering the most difficult phase…
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Chris Gantt-Sorenson named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2024 Employment Law Power List
October 4, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Chris Gantt-Sorenson was named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2024 Employment Law Power List. Statewide, only ten attorneys received this recognition. Chris leads…
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$75K matching gift fuels Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Upstate SC
October 4, 2024
Hurricane Relief Donations from BlackRock, Duke Energy, and Mary Black Foundations With severe impact from Hurricane Helene in Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties, United Way of the Piedmont launched the…
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Columbia Museum of Art November 2024 Exhibitions and Events Calendar
October 4, 2024
EXHIBITIONS French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950 On view October 5, 2024 – January 5, 2025 In France, the years between the Revolution of 1848 and the end…
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Tenant representation in North Charleston
October 4, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial represented the Tenant, Yellowstone Landscape – Southeast LLC, in a lease of 1.44 acres located at 2819…
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Sam Rittenberg retail space leased
October 4, 2024
David Newman and Walter Reid of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Tenant, Izzie Mac LLC, in a lease of 1,000 SF of retail space located at 1124 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard,…
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Hog & Barrel 2024 creates “Pay It Forward” campaign for Hurricane Helene disaster relief workers
October 4, 2024
Hog & Barrel has added a Pay it Forward campaign for people purchasing tickets to the Upstate’s most unique celebration of bourbon, barbecue, and bacon that will provide admission for…
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Upcoming Historical Lecture: Brigadier General James Williams – The Most Ardent Patriot in Laurens County
October 4, 2024
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the Laurens County Museum will host renowned historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore as he delivers a compelling continuation of his lecture…
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AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District join in Hurricane Helene relief effort
October 4, 2024
AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District have joined together to provide $315,000 in relief aid for those hard hit by Hurricane Helene. These entities share a…
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Tom & Huck Distillers unveil LIVE Straight Bourbon Whiskey: A Melody in Every Pour
October 4, 2024
A staple of the bourbon lineup delivers a bold and harmonious taste to celebrate live music From the makers of Firefly Distillery, Tom and Huck Distillers just released a new…
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South Carolina recognizes National Manufacturing Day, dedicates October as SC Manufacturing Month
October 4, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has once again issued a proclamation recognizing October 4, 2024, as National Manufacturing Day and dedicating October as South Carolina Manufacturing Month. “National Manufacturing Day and South…
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Hurricane Helene disaster relief effort underway in the Midlands
October 4, 2024
Drop off donations at Jack Oliver’s Pool, Spa and Patio at 3303 Forest Drive, weekdays 10 a.m until 6 p.m and Saturdays 9 a.m to 5 p.m. In the wake…
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Laurens Electric Friday Morning Update
October 4, 2024
As of Friday at 8:30 a.m., 16,337 members remain without power. Service has been restored to 47,525 members, representing 75% of our member-base. All 32 substations are back online. There…
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Lander University Closed Until Thursday, October 10
October 3, 2024Due to the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene, Lander University’s campus will remain closed until Thursday, Oct. 10. All classes, activities and sporting events are canceled during the closure. This…
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AT&T donates $300,000 to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene
October 3, 2024
AT&T is also supporting its employees affected by the disaster and is matching 100% of employee relief contributions to select organizations Key Takeaways: AT&T is contributing $300,000 to assist communities…
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Charleston Metro Chamber and CRDA release Talent Demand Study that indicates 35,000 net new jobs in the next four years
October 3, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA), has released the Talent Demand Study 2024. This comprehensive analysis serves as a key resource…
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City of Columbia will be performing damage assessments throughout the city tomorrow, October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024
The City of Columbia in conjunction with Richland County, South Carolina Emergency Management Division and FEMA will be performing damage assessments throughout City neighborhoods tomorrow, October 3, 2024, as a…
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Spartanburg Water to hold drive-through water fill station again on October 3
October 3, 2024
Due to demand, Spartanburg Water will again be offering a drive-through water fill station, October 3, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at our Collection & Distribution Complex –…
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Riverbanks Calendar Update
October 3, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is rolling out the red carpet for their fall and winter events lineups featuring new adult-oriented programs, family-friendly Halloween fun, and a dazzling experience at Wild…
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Greenville Jewish Federation and Greenville Jewish Film Festival hosting March ’68
October 3, 2024
As the world continues to struggle with antisemitism, The Greenville Jewish Federation and the Greenville Jewish Film Festival are bringing the award-winning March ‘68 to the community next month. March…
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Lease renewal in North Charleston
October 3, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial represented the Tenant, Fairway Lawns LLC, in a lease renewal of 15,200 SF of industrial space located…
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Office space leased on Wappoo Road
October 3, 2024
Vitré Ravenel Stephens of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, Marcus A. LLC, in the lease of 2,170 SF of office space at 718 Wappoo Road Unit B in Charleston.…
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Colliers Charleston Office Report: Performance mixed as top-end rents accelerate
October 3, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Charleston Office Market Highlights Charleston’s office market continues to experience high overall vacancy and record high rental rates as the…
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Historic Rutledge Tomb protected by Lowcountry Land Trust and Phillips Community Association, transforms into community park in Phillips
October 3, 2024
Lowcountry Land Trust, the nonprofit dedicated to protecting Lowcountry land and water forever, in partnership with the Phillips Community Association and its residents, is proud to announce the protection of…
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Colliers brings Five Below to Parkland Plaza
October 3, 2024
Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette of Colliers | South Carolina represented Parkland Associates in the lease of ±10,898 square feet of retail space at Parkland Plaza to Five…
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Jonathan Nazeer joins SC Association for Community Economic Development as Capacity Building Program Director
October 3, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) announced the appointment of Jonathan Nazeer as Capacity Building Program Director. In his role, Nazeer will administer several programs designed to build…
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The Longshoremen’s strike and its impact in South Carolina
October 3, 2024
By Staff Writer Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) walked off the job Tuesday, October 1, in a strike that is set to disrupt operations at 36…
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Ingevity announces CEO transition as Fortson departs company
October 3, 2024
Fernandez-Moreno appointed as interim president and CEO NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) announced that John Fortson has departed as president and chief executive officer and from the…
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Two Richland One high schools honored with 2024 AP School Honor Roll recognitions
October 3, 2024
For the second year in a row, two Richland One high schools have been named to College Board’s AP School Honor Roll. The recognition program, which launched in 2023, celebrates…
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Court rules federal Trade Secrets law applies to conduct and sales outside the U.S.
October 3, 2024
By David Dubberly On July 2, 2024, in Motorola Solutions, Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd., 108 F.4th 458 (7th Cir. 2024), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh…
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Helping in devastating times
October 3, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Just a little over a week ago, I was driving through Asheville with a friend named Johnny, heading to do a retreat with Black Mountain Home…
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FEMA specialists in South Carolina after Hurricane Helene
October 3, 2024
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are in South Carolina neighborhoods helping people apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene. DSA specialist wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges.…
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The American Bass Anglers 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship on Lake Murray is postponed and rescheduled on May 5-9, 2025
October 2, 2024
American Bass Anglers (ABA) and Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) have announced the postponement of the 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship, originally scheduled for October 6-11, due to the…
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Historic Columbia announces October 2024 events
October 2, 2024
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for October 2024. See the full list of October events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Hilton Head Island highlights regional arts and culture during the 2024 annual Crescendo Celebration
October 2, 2024
The Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Arts Council of Hilton Head are thrilled to announce the seventh annual Crescendo Celebration of Arts & Culture, scheduled…
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Winkler Group announces key promotions to drive national growth and transform nonprofit fundraising
October 2, 2024
The Winkler Group, a national fundraising consulting firm known for driving transformative growth in the nonprofit sector, has promoted Rachel Santos to Director of Marketing and Jennifer Morgan to Senior…
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Santee Cooper planning for near-record spill
October 2, 2024
Santee Cooper expects near-historic water flows coming from North Carolina and making their way downstream into Lake Marion. The utility began drawing down the lake last week to make room…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
October 2, 2024
JVPro, Qatalyst Health, and Storybutton were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. FSI Advanced Research, LifeTagger, Little Beeings, and SMPL-C received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies…
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Charleston retains title of No. 1 small city in the U.S. in Condé Nast Traveler readers’ Choice Awards
October 2, 2024
For the third consecutive year, and 13th time in the last 14 years, Charleston has been named the most popular city in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers. The…
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Richland County, FEMA to begin County-wide damage assessment
October 2, 2024
The Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD), along with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel, will begin “window” tours Thursday, Oct. 3 throughout the County’s 11 districts as part of…
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Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort completes multi-million dollar Ocean Point golf links renovation
October 2, 2024
The modernized Dye Designs layout is now open Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort announced the completion of an extensive multi-million dollar renovation of its acclaimed Ocean Point golf course,…
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The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department closes Riverfront Park for repairs to canal levee and to clear debris from Hurricane Helene
October 2, 2024
Parks and Recreation Department will close Riverfront Park from Monday, October 7, 2024, through Friday, October 11, 2024, to clear debris from the canal headgates, remove trees, and repair the…
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Apexgraphix sold after 30 years, transitions to Minuteman Press in Columbia
October 2, 2024
After 30 years of service, Apexgraphix, a longstanding print shop in Columbia, has been sold by longtime owner John Runy, who is retiring at the age of 82. The business…
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Top-Ten American and Charleston local Emma Navarro to compete in hometown Hologic WTA Tour Tournament
October 2, 2024
World No. 8 and US Open semifinalist will compete in the Credit One Charleston Open for the sixth time 2024 US Open semifinalist, Olympian and World No. 8 Emma Navarro…
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