Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Laurens County; Four Pets Exposed
November 3, 2024The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed that a skunk found near Graden and Calf Barn roads in Ware Shoals, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. According…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services Achieves Success with Electronics Detection K9 in Combatting CSAM Offenses
November 3, 2024The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) acquired Electronics Detection K9 Chip to assist Probation and Parole Agents in their search for hidden electronics by individuals…
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Lander University Honors College to Offer Senior Scholars Program
November 3, 2024Lander University has created a new dual enrollment option for high school seniors with the launch of the Honors College Senior Scholars Program. In addition to providing general education courses…
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South Carolinians May Be Eligible for Transitional Sheltering Assistance
November 3, 2024South Carolinians who have been displaced from their homes by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) from FEMA. Individuals and households who have applied for disaster…
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The Wildlife of Laurens County Photography Exhibit and Lecture
November 3, 2024The Laurens County Museum is currently showcasing an extraordinary photography exhibit focused on the diverse wildlife of Laurens County. The exhibit, which runs until November 16, offers visitors an in-depth…
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November Gardening Checklist: Essential Tips for a Healthy Spring Start
November 3, 2024As autumn transitions to early winter, it’s an ideal time to prepare your home garden and outdoor spaces for the coming months. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting…
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Craftin’ in Clinton Event: Create Framed Art with the Community
November 3, 2024The Clinton Library invites craft enthusiasts and community members to join the upcoming Craftin’ in Clinton event on Tuesday, November 12, at 11 a.m. This month’s project will be all…
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Off to the Races! Balloon Turkey STEM Fun at Clinton Library
November 3, 2024Families in Clinton are in for a festive treat as the Clinton Library gears up to host an exciting and educational event, Off to the Races!, on November 12 at…
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Camp Fellowship Welcomes Back Ugandan Children’s Choir with Community Concerts
November 3, 2024After an extended absence brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Imani Milele Choir from Uganda is set to return to the Upstate, rekindling bonds forged in times of…
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Clinton Library Hosts Blood Connection Blood Drive to Support Community Needs
November 3, 2024The Clinton Public Library is set to host The Blood Connection Bloodmobile on Friday, November 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This community blood drive offers residents an invaluable…
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Rachel Hutchisson to lead Common Impact as Interim CEO, ushering in new era of strategic growth
November 1, 2024Common Impact, a nonprofit that fosters purposeful partnerships between prominent companies nationwide and leading nonprofits to propel social good, announces the appointment of Rachel Hutchisson as its interim CEO for…
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Top karate fighter receives Order of the Palmetto
October 31, 2024Black Belt Hall of Famer Bruce Brutschy receives South Carolina’s highest honor By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Bruce Hammond Brutschy, an accomplished national martial arts tournament fighter and S.C. Black…
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Best Foot Forward
October 31, 2024By Jeff Becraft I was once reading a book by Tony Dungy and he was describing a time in his life where he was heading into an interview with…
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Empower Charleston Showcase raises $137,410 for six local nonprofits
October 31, 2024Empower Charleston announced that its recent Showcase Event successfully raised $137,410 to support six impactful nonprofits serving the Tri-County region. This unique gathering brought together over 200 community leaders, philanthropists,…
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Over 200 SC educators attend personal finance conference
October 31, 2024On Monday, October 28, over 200 dedicated educators from across South Carolina gathered at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for the annual South Carolina Finance Forum, a premier event dedicated…
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The Last Pecan Pie
October 31, 2024By Tom Poland When I heard Hurricane Helene destroyed some 42,000 pecan trees in Georgia, I thought of my mother and my last pecan pie, not the last…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to host open door event for prospective students
October 31, 2024The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for the arts in Greenville, is hosting its largest event of the year—Go Govie! Day—for families…
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Sequoia Financial Group acquires Charleston-based Family Asset Management
October 31, 2024Sequoia Financial Group, LLC (Sequoia Financial), an SEC-registered wealth manager with $21.5 billion in assets under management as of Sept. 30, 2024, and Family Asset Management (FAM), a Charleston, South Carolina-based investment advisory firm,…
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Colin Burns joins Greenwood Capital team
October 31, 2024Greenwood Capital announced the addition of Colin J. Burns to the wealth team as an Associate Advisor in the Downtown Greenville office, located at 201 W. McBee Ave. In this…
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Jessica Lerer Fickling joins Wyche’s litigation team
October 31, 2024Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced that Jessica Lerer Fickling has joined the firm as a Member in its litigation practice group. Fickling will concentrate…
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Charleston County Parks hosts annual inclusive Holiday Hoedown on Dec. 4
October 31, 2024Charleston County Parks invites people with disabilities and their families, friends and caregivers to a special holiday celebration! The Inclusive Holiday Hoedown will be held at the Park Circle Community…
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SC Works Trident to host two veteran job fairs
October 31, 2024Events during Veterans in the Workforce Month connect veterans with local employers SC Works Trident will be hosting two veteran job fairs in observance of November being Veterans in the Workforce Month. Veterans in the…
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Iconic Charleston home on High Battery listed for sale with The Cassina Group
October 31, 2024One of the most recognized homes in historic downtown Charleston, the John Ravenel House, has been listed for sale with Charleston’s leading boutique real estate firm, The Cassina Group. Originally constructed…
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Monthly bills will drop for Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina beginning in November for annual adjustment to fuel costs
October 31, 2024Home energy bills will decrease 12.7% Decrease more than offsets base rate increase that took effect in August Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina will see their electric rates…
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Inaugural WaterSC meeting brings together statewide collaborators to plan for the preservation and management of South Carolina’s water resources
October 31, 2024Representatives from multiple state agencies and stakeholder groups joined Gov. Henry McMaster for the first meeting of the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group. WaterSC is a newly launched statewide initiative…
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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams to begin door-to-door visits with City of Columbia and Richland County residents
October 31, 2024The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will begin door-to-door visits with City of Columbia and Richland County residents Thursday, Oct. 31 in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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No tricks, only a treat! Catch the Comet for free to vote on Tuesday Nov. 5!
October 31, 2024The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) wants to help riders exercise their right to vote. The COMET fixed route buses and DART services will be free for those…
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Fountain Foods Market now open in downtown Fountain Inn
October 31, 2024Fountain Foods Market is now open in downtown Fountain Inn. One of only a handful of grocery stores in the area, the specialty market, where FRESH meets FAMILY, has a wide variety of…
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City of Charleston & Charleston Parks Conservancy come together to host 9th annual Light the Lake
October 31, 2024The City of Charleston and the Charleston Parks Conservancy announced that the popular Light the Lake holiday event will continue this year, thanks to the dedicated support of Mayor William…
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Greenville Transit Authority lists Downtown Greenville West End Historic District land parcel for sale
October 31, 2024The Greenville Transit Authority selects Colliers | South Carolina for the sale of its Augusta Street and Main Street parcel with bidding set to begin October 31. The Greenville Transit…
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Augusta Street’s Holiday Open House returns Nov. 17
October 31, 2024Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) is hosting their annual celebration to kick off the holiday season. Holiday Open House will take place on Sunday, November 17 from 1:00 p.m. to…
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Triumph announces new 10,000-seat multi-use stadium at BridgeWay Station
October 31, 2024The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club and Greenville Liberty Soccer Club along with the City of Mauldin announced plans for a 10,000-seat multi-use sports and entertainment stadium as part of a…
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Koops Automation Systems to invest $10.2 million in Greenville County
October 31, 2024Expansion to Create 26 Jobs Koops Automation Systems (Koops), a leader in delivering custom automation solutions, is expanding its Greenville County facility with a $10.2 million investment, creating 26 new…
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Former Laurens County Sheriff R. Eugene Johnson Honored in South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
October 30, 2024The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame held an induction ceremony today to recognize seven officers for their exemplary service to the law enforcement profession in South Carolina.…
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Tech firm Kopis bolsters AI credentials through Orange Bees deal
October 30, 2024The agreement marks significant growth amid Kopis’ 25th anniversary and introduces HoneyBrain, an AI-powered quality control platform enhancing manufacturing standards through advanced visual detection Kopis, a Greenville, South Carolina-based tech…
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Tickets on sale for YMCA of Greenville’s Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast presented by HomeTrust Bank
October 30, 2024YMCA of Greenville is now selling individual tickets for $50 per person for its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast on the morning of November 21 at Greenville Convention Center. The event…
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Laurens County School District 55 Recognizes Outstanding Academic Achievement with Perfect EOCEP Scores
October 30, 2024Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) honored students during the LCSD 55 School Board Meeting held on October 28, 2024, at the District Administrative Office. Fifty-nine Laurens District 55 High…
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Hispanic Heritage Celebrated in Laurens County School District 55
October 30, 2024Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) held its first district-wide celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) recognizes the influence and contributions…
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City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign launch two Fitness Courts® bringing free community wellness to South Carolina’s Capital
October 30, 2024The City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) unveiled not one, but two new outdoor Fitness Courts® at Greenview Park and Finlay Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at…
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Historic Halloween 2024 Recap: Laurens County Museum’s Exclusive Night of Fun!
October 30, 2024The Laurens County Museum hosted its Historic Halloween 2024 event on October 29th, inviting museum members and their guests to an evening of nostalgia and Halloween spirit. Attendees gathered from…
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Five parcel assemblage sold at King and Line Streets
October 30, 2024NAI Charleston announced that Jack Owens, CCIM assisted in facilitating the transaction of a five-parcel assemblage at King and Line Streets. The land will be redeveloped as a new King…
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Share the Warmth in your hometown this November
October 30, 2024The Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. Columbia jumpstarted the drive with a donation of coats to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. This…
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Brooks’ Playground
October 30, 2024Cleveland Park will host the city’s first inclusive playground A generous gift from a Greenville family to honor their daughter will provide a lasting contribution to other families with special…
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Get Ready for the Long Night in Lanford: A Trail Challenge for All Levels!
October 30, 2024Get Ready for the Long Night in Lanford: A Trail Challenge for All Levels! Back for its second year, Long Night in Lanford is gearing up to be bigger than ever, with…
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AAC East, LLC expands Marlboro County operations
October 30, 2024$6 million investment will create 25 new jobs FAST FACTS AAC East, LLC (AAC East) is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will create 25 new…
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City of Charleston celebrates breaking ground on the final phase of Huger and King Street pump station
October 30, 2024The City of Charleston hosted a groundbreaking to celebrate entering the final phase of the Huger Street and King Street Pump Station. Upon completion, this pump station will increase flow…
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Hoyt Hanvey Jewelers Celebrates Grand Reopening Event This Friday
October 30, 2024Hoyt Hanvey Jewelers is excited to announce a special Grand Reopening celebration at their new temporary location on 202 Musgrove Street in downtown Clinton. This Friday, November 1, from 9:00…
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Black Food Truck Festival delivers massive economic impact to Charleston Region
October 30, 2024The 2024 Black Food Truck Festival, held April 26-28 at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson, South Carolina, proved to be a resounding economic success for the Charleston Tri-County area.…
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On Veterans Day, learn about the Battle of Ia Drang at Richland Library
October 30, 2024The battle of Ia Drang in 1965 was the first great clash between the U.S. and North Vietnamese armies. About 237 Americans were killed, along with 132 South Vietnamese, and…
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United Community announces William Kyle McKinney as chief audit executive
October 30, 2024United Community is pleased to announce William Kyle McKinney as the bank’s new chief audit executive. McKinney, who brings nearly 25 years of experience to the team, will oversee the…
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