Windows of refreshment
March 6, 2025
By Jeff Becraft There are windows in life. Sometimes circumstances can become overwhelming in life. It can be severe things… or maybe even little things that all start to…
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Portions of Riverfront Park will be temporarily closed for two successive weeks in March by Columbia Parks & Recreation Department
March 6, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Departments advises that portions of Riverfront Park remain temporarily closed through Friday, March 7 and the following week on Monday, March 10 through…
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City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities is calling for presenters for the 12th annual Small Business Week Conference
March 6, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is looking for presenters to conduct breakout sessions during the City of Columbia’s 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference on Friday, May…
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GSSM Robotics Teams shine at South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) robotics teams excelled at the South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Championship, held at Dreher High School on Feb.…
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Matt Sherman named 2025 5A Principal of the Year
March 6, 2025
Matt Sherman, Principal of Blythewood High School has been selected as the 2025 SCAAA 5A Principal of the Year, announced by The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA). This prestigious…
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Public invited to drop in to view free Lexington Two District art show
March 6, 2025
A favorite art exhibit of student work is free and open to the public at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center (L2PAC). The District Art Show, on the first and…
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Charleston’s Herterich selected as one of just 15 Afterschool Ambassadors in the U.S. this year
March 6, 2025
Lauren Herterich Will Work Locally and Across the Country to Make Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Available to More Students and Families Washington, DC – The Afterschool Alliance today announced…
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Area youth invited to attend a community Youth Symposium
March 5, 2025
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., invites youth in the West Columbia, Columbia and surrounding areas to attend its annual Youth Symposium on Saturday,…
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Lander Professors Discuss Artificial Intelligence in Upcoming Lecture
March 5, 2025
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the fifth installment of the 2024-25 Community Lecture Series Tuesday, March 11. The event will…
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Quartet of Blue Hose Players Earn Big South Honors
March 5, 2025
Four players on the Presbyterian Blue Hose men’s basketball team earned All-Big South Conference honors, as announced by the league office on Tuesday. BIG SOUTH HONORS Senior guard Kobe Stewart…
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Architect Camden Muldrow joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in Charlotte
March 5, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is expanding its Charlotte team with the addition of architect Camden Muldrow, AIA, NCARB. Muldrow has nearly a decade of experience designing…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C.’s Retail & Hospitality Practice Group welcomes attorney Robert S. Forney
March 5, 2025
Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomed Robert S. Forney to its expanding Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. An accomplished trial attorney, Rob brings a wealth of litigation experience and a strong…
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Low Voter Turnout in Municipal Elections Across Laurens County
March 5, 2025
Just eight percent of registered voters in municipalities across Laurens County went to the polls Tuesday, March 4, to cast their ballots in non-partisan municipal elections. According to the South…
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Two Clinton Middle School students recognized as SC Junior Scholars
March 5, 2025
Laurens County School District 56 and Clinton Middle School are proud to announce the recognition of two current 8th graders as South Carolina Junior Scholars. The South Carolina Junior Scholars…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center Announces New Location for March 11 Diaper Drive-Thru in Clinton
March 5, 2025
The Upstate Pregnancy Center is excited to announce a new, more central location for its upcoming Diaper Drive-Thru in Clinton. The next event will be held on Tuesday, March 11,…
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Clinton Area Students Invited to Enter 1st Annual American Legion Auxiliary Unit 56 Americanism Essay Contest
March 5, 2025
The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 56 of Clinton, invites student writers in grades 3 through 12 to participate in the 1st Annual Americanism Essay Contest for the 2024-2025 school year.…
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Four finalists named in search for next president of Greenville Technical College
March 5, 2025
The Greenville Technical College Area Commission has announced the selection of four finalists for the position of college president. This announcement follows a thorough search that yielded 61 applicants from…
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A Conversation with Joel Edwards, Humimic Medical
March 5, 2025
Humimic Medical, an SCRA Member Company, is an industry leader in high-grade medical products. Their first invention, the ballistic gel, is best known for setting the standard for durability, quality,…
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Colliers Charleston Retail Report: Retail remains strong behind jobs growth
March 5, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Charleston Retail Market Highlights The Charleston market’s strong employment growth and rising household incomes continue to fuel an attractive environment for…
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Matt Sherman named 2025 5A Principal of the Year
March 5, 2025
Matt Sherman, Principal of Blythewood High School has been selected as the 2025 SCAAA 5A Principal of the Year, announced by The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association (SCAAA). This prestigious…
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Richland One to hold superintendent search community forums March 12-13
March 5, 2025
Richland One students, staff, parents and community members are invited to share their thoughts about the district’s next leader during three upcoming community forums. The community forums will be led…
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New website brings state and private organizations together to simplify and streamline education and workforce resources
March 5, 2025
The Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), a partnership between state and local organizations including South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), has announced the launch the pilot of FindYourFuture.sc.gov. This virtual platform…
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SCAA hosts engaging Legislative Reception to advocate for recurring airport funding
March 5, 2025
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) hosted a well- attended Legislative Reception on March 4 at the Capitol Center Lobby, bringing together aviation leaders and state legislators. The event, held…
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Downtown strategic plan & guidelines public open houses scheduled for March 12
March 5, 2025
Mark your calendars – we’re hosting two public open houses on Wednesday, March 12! These drop-in format open houses are a chance to review the draft guidelines, which are a…
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City of Columbia to hold Grand Opening Ceremony for Copper Penny Boutique
March 5, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia Economic Development, the Five Points Association, and the owner of Copper Penny Boutique What: Founded in 1987, Copper Penny has built a loyal following across the Southeast,…
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CRANSTON appoints Mitchell Murchison as new president and CEO
March 5, 2025CRANSTON, a civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and planning firm serving Southeast communities since 1967, has appointed CRANSTON engineering veteran and principal Mitchell Murchison, PE, MBA, as its…
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City Council highlights | Tuesday, March 4, 2025
March 5, 2025
To begin the City Council meeting this evening (Tuesday, March 4, 2025), City Council presented a special proclamation declaring March 4, 2025, as Mr. John Victor Furgess, Sr. Remembrance Day.…
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Dominion Energy announces changes for all visitors at Lake Murray Public Park
March 5, 2025
Visitors Must Reserve Pass in Advance Cash No Longer Accepted at Gate All visitors will be required to have an advance reservation for the Lake Murray Public Park when it…
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Battle over teaching history in SC rages on: A report from the front
March 5, 2025
“A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government,” said George Washington. And how well do you think we’re doing with that right now?…
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Habit Burger & Grill and OneBlood to host drives at Upstate locations
March 5, 2025
Donate blood on a Big Red Bus at the Habit Burger & Grill blood drive March 4 through March 6! All lifesaving donors receive an Award-winning Charburger with Cheese from…
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Carolina Handling introduces new service app
March 5, 2025
Carolina Handling has launched the Carolina Handling Service App, a quick response tool designed to streamline requests for service and minimize downtime. Developed using “first-call fix” technology, the new app…
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ScanSource and McCracken Middle School Partner to honor memory of former leader at 31st Annual Milliken Earth Run
March 5, 2025
Special tribute planned for beloved wellness champion Blake Zemp at March 8th event The Milliken Earth Run cross country 5k will take place Saturday, March 8th at the beautiful campus…
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Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery takes part in hip replacement research
March 5, 2025
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in Columbia, SC, announced their participation in an FDA clinical study for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing implant, making theirs the first practice in the United States…
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Big Air Laurens Hosts Weekly Senior Bowling Day for Ages 60+
March 5, 2025
Seniors in Laurens County looking for a fun and affordable way to stay active now have a perfect opportunity every week at Big Air Laurens. Every Tuesday from 10:00 AM…
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Laurens County School District 56 to Showcase Student Talent at ArtsMix 56
March 5, 2025
Laurens County School District 56 will once again celebrate the creativity and talent of its students with ArtsMix 56, set for Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Clinton High School. The…
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Light the Night 5K Glow Run Set for April 26 to Benefit Laurens County Museum – Sponsorship Opportunities Available
March 5, 2025
The Laurens County Museum is inviting the community to participate in Light the Night 5K, a glow-themed run/walk set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Clinton, South Carolina. The event will take place…
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Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time Begins March 9, 2025
March 4, 2025
Laurens County residents, get ready to spring forward! Daylight Saving Time (DST) officially begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. Clocks should be set ahead one hour before…
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Laurens County First Steps Champions Child Abuse Prevention Month with Awareness Event and Community Initiatives
March 4, 2025
Laurens County First Steps is committed to raising awareness and preventing child abuse, especially during Child Abuse Prevention Month. As of March 3, 2025, 163 children in Laurens County are…
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Lauren Smith Joins Laurens County Extension as New 4-H Agent
March 4, 2025
Laurens County Cooperative Extension has announced that Lauren Smith has officially joined the team as the new Laurens County 4-H Agent. Smith’s first day was Monday, March 3, 2025, and…
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Calling All Future Pilots from Laurens County: Charleston Southern Expands Aviation Program with Acquisition of Flight School
March 4, 2025
Calling all future pilots from Laurens County and beyond — Charleston Southern University (CSU) has announced a major expansion of its aeronautics program with the recent acquisition of Holy City…
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Murdaugh Lead Prosecutor Creighton Waters to Headline 2025 Samuel C. Waters Lecture at Presbyterian College
March 4, 2025
Creighton Waters, the lead prosecutor in the high-profile Alex Murdaugh trial, will deliver this year’s Samuel Calvin Waters Lecture in Political Science at Presbyterian College. His lecture, “State Grand Jury Corruption…
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SLED Launches New Cybersecurity Website to Protect South Carolinians
March 4, 2025
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has launched a new cybersecurity website designed to serve as a central hub for cyber threat intelligence, resources, and best practices. The platform…
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Clemson-based startup MyOverlap set to launch iOS app, calendar integration, and inclusion in university’s software suite in March
March 4, 2025Scheduling app developed by Clemson students will soon be available to the public MyOverlap, a group scheduling software developed by Clemson students, is launching an iOS app and integrating with…
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Horizons at Ashley Hall receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed
March 4, 2025
Horizons at Ashley Hall (Horizons) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support programming at its middle school summer academic and…
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Affordable Upstate and NOAH Property Management release Resident Impact Report
March 4, 2025
Flexible Payments, dedicated support services and positive credit reporting are the essentials to helping people break the cycle of poverty, according to a new report from Affordable Upstate and NOAH…
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SC Arts Commission announces 2025 recipients of state’s two arts awards
March 4, 2025
The South Carolina Arts Commission is happily announcing six unique and deserving 2025 recipients of the state’s highest recognitions for exceptional practice or support of contemporary and traditional art forms.…
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Affordable Upstate and NOAH Property Management release resident impact report
March 4, 2025
Flexible Payments, dedicated support services and positive credit reporting are the essentials to helping people break the cycle of poverty, according to a new report from Affordable Upstate and NOAH…
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Lowcountry Food Bank raises $630,000 at 2025 Chefs’ Feast to support childhood feeding programs
March 4, 2025
Lowcountry Food Bank’s 26th annual Chefs’ Feast event, held on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, raised $630,000, a new fundraising record for the event. The event was held at the Trident…
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Lexington County: Safe Streets for All project
March 4, 2025
The Lexington County Department of Public Works is conducting a project to improve road safety in the county, through a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant received from the United…
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SIOS high availability software now validated for Cimcor’s CimTrak Integrity Suite
March 4, 2025
SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, announced that SIOS LifeKeeper and SIOS DataKeeper clustering software have been validated for use…
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