ART Clinton 2025 Kicks Off April 5th: An Epic Celebration of Creativity, Community, and Live Art Battles!
April 1, 2025
The upcoming ART Clinton 2025 promises to be a vibrant celebration of local talent and community spirit, showcasing the creative prowess of artists from Clinton and surrounding areas. Organized by…
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Jared Lemus Encourages New Writers as Lander’s 2025 Visiting Writer
April 1, 2025
Lander University hosted author Jared Lemus Wednesday, March 19, as its 2025 edition to the Lander Writer Series. Jared Lemus is the author of Guatemalan Rhapsody, a book of short…
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Laurens County Emergency Services to Host Full-Scale Disaster Response Exercise on April 16th
April 1, 2025
Laurens County Emergency Services, in collaboration with multiple agencies across the Upstate, will conduct a full-scale mass casualty exercise on April 16th, 2025, from 0700-1800 at The Sawmill Training Complex…
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For the third year, City of Columbia Parking Services partners with the American Heart Association to bring awareness to heart health
April 1, 2025
The City of Columbia Parking Services, in coordination with the local chapter of The American Heart Association, announces an initiative to bring awareness of heart health to the City of Columbia…
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Upstate Deputy Calls for Better Care After Line-of-Duty Injury
April 1, 2025By Corporal Lucas Watts On November 16, 2023, our family began the long, grueling journey of recovery that comes with a traumatic brain injury. While on duty for the Oconee…
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M16, which generations of American soldiers have carried into battle, discussed at next Noon Debrief
April 1, 2025
The eight-shot, semiautomatic M1 Garand rifle got the American infantryman through both the Second World War and Korea. General George S. Patton called it “the greatest battle implement ever devised.”…
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Adventure Awaits! Young Readers Time-Travel to 1776 – With Help from One Curious Pup
April 1, 2025
When author Karen Petit was approached with the idea of writing a Revolutionary War-themed story for young readers, it felt like a natural fit —almost. Petit, an established author with…
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South Carolina mourns loss of Mary Elizabeth Mullikin
April 1, 2025
Remembering attorney, former White House (presidential) advance team member, and eldest daughter of SCDNR director Mary Elizabeth Mullikin, Esq. 38, of Camden, was called home to the Lord on March…
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CVS Health commits $100,000 to Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s HonorCare Program
April 1, 2025
CVS Health® is stepping forward as a founding sponsor of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s (CMOHS) HonorCare Program—a newly defined health program designed to safeguard the well-being of the…
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Publix Super Market announces grand opening of Market at Spears Creek in Columbia
April 1, 2025
Publix Super Market announced the grand opening of its new location at the Market at Spears Creek, located at 185 Earth Rd. The store will officially open its doors to…
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Tickets are on sale for the next Greenville Jewish Film Festival Pop-Up Movie
April 1, 2025
The next Pop-Up Movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival is a compelling story of religious tolerance set against the backdrop of a desert survival movie. No Name Restaurant is…
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Countybank promotes Amber Price to HR Director
April 1, 2025
Countybank announced the promotion of Amber M. Price to Human Resource Director. Price joined Countybank in 2019 as HR Manager and has over 10 years of experience in human resource…
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Well Walkers dates announced for April
April 1, 2025
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced April dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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Apply for the Citizens Transit Academy
April 1, 2025
Greenlink’s Citizens Transit Academy (CTA) is a free, six-week program designed to offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public transportation, as well as the opportunities and…
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Field surveyors at the US 17A Main Street Improvements project site
April 1, 2025
The US 17A Main Street Improvements Project is underway! The project includes improvements to US Highway 17A (Main Street) in Summerville between Carolina Avenue and Luke Avenue to improve safety…
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2025 election official results released for District 1 Dorchester County Council Member
April 1, 2025
The Dorchester County Board of Elections has released the official election results for the District 1 Dorchester County Council Member seat. A provisional hearing was held on Friday, March 28,…
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Chaquetta Greene wins ‘Environmentalist of the Year’ award recognition
April 1, 2025
Congratulations to Chaquetta Greene, an SCDES Environmental Health Manager, for being named “Environmentalist of the Year” by the South Carolina Public Health Association. Chaquetta received the special recognition during the SCPHA Annual Conference…
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A historic step forward: Groundbreaking held for new Conestee Dam project
April 1, 2025
SCDES Interim Director Myra Reece joined state and local officials, stakeholders, and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Conestee Dam replacement project. Originally built in the 1800s, the dam has reached the…
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Heyward Career and Technology Center’s SkillsUSA chapter wins multiple medals and recognitions in State Competition
April 1, 2025
Heyward Career and Technology Center’s SkillsUSA chapter won multiple medals and recognitions during the South Carolina SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Competition. The event was held March 2-5 at the South…
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Flock and Rally promotes three staff members and expands team with new hire
April 1, 2025
Flock and Rally, a women-owned and led integrated marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is proud to announce the promotion of Mary Kate Korpita to vice president…
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Lowcountry Land Trust announces permanent protection of Little Goat Island
April 1, 2025
A Pristine Sea Island Near Isle of Palms Secured Through Generous Land Donation Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations,…
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Eli Gosnell joins Cothran Properties as a financial analyst
April 1, 2025
Cothran Properties, a Greenville-based commercial, industrial, and residential developer, added Eli Gosnell as a Financial Analyst for the company’s land acquisition and site development activity in the Upstate of SC.…
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Oconee Nuclear Station receives approval to extend operations
April 1, 2025
Supports growing energy demand, helps keep customer costs as low as possible The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the operating licenses for Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station for…
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S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) begins daily ground-level ozone forecasts for residents
April 1, 2025
From April 1 through September 30, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) provides a daily forecast for ground-level ozone concentrations across the state. These forecasts can help South…
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Colliers Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Report: New deliveries boost rents as region grows rapidly
March 31, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Market Highlights The Greenville-Spartanburg market saw a slowdown in absorption and a slight decline in occupancy as 1,310 new…
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Sales launch for McNeil Court: A new standard of luxury in Greenville’s North Main
March 31, 2025
Greenville’s coveted North Main neighborhood is welcoming a new townhome community, as sales officially launch for McNeil Court. A collaboration between Charlotte-based Copper Builders and Beauxwright, this meticulously designed development…
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Lexington County Councilman recognized as SC Councils of Governments 2024 Volunteer of the Year for advocacy on senior care safety
March 31, 2025
Lexington County Councilman Darrell Hudson has been named the South Carolina Councils of Governments 2024 Volunteer of the Year. As Chair of the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging’s Regional…
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Faculty secures million-dollar grant to address challenges in graduate education
March 31, 2025
A four-year $1-million grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a new Clemson University program called EMPOWERS (Evaluating Mentoring Practices for Optimal Work-life Balance in Education and Research in…
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Clemson alums give matching challenge gift to support Honors student scholarships
March 31, 2025
Clemson alumni Jim Warner ’95 and Shannon Conner Warner ’95 have made an exciting pledge leading up to Give Day on April 10. They plan to match up to $50,000…
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Clemson Moot Court team finds national success for the fifth year in a row
March 31, 2025
The Clemson Moot Court team, under the coaching of Department of Philosophy Lecturer Cary Berkeley Kaye, placed eighth in the country out of more than 150 entries for respondent’s brief at the American Moot…
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Clemson earns No. 2 ranking as Military Friendly® School for 2025-26
March 31, 2025
Clemson University announced it has earned a No. 2 national ranking as a 2025-26 Military Friendly® School. Clemson improved five spots from last year’s ranking among Tier 1 research institutions…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in North Charleston
March 31, 2025
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), and are…
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College of Charleston’s “Changemakers” series welcomes JK McKnight
March 31, 2025
The College of Charleston, in partnership with Gray Matters Consulting and the Arts Management Program at the College, will present entrepreneur, creator and experiential stager JK McKnight as a special guest for Changemakers, a series…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company announces the launch of Yacht Rock White Ale
March 31, 2025
Peak Drift Brewing Company, an innovative craft beverage company based in Columbia, SC, captures life’s peak experiences with high-quality craft beer, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages inspired by the Southeast’s…
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Tyrell Williams Named Big South Freshman of the Week
March 31, 2025
Redshirt freshman right handed pitcher Tyrell Williams of the Presbyterian College baseball team has been named the Big South Freshman of the Week following his standout performance in Friday’s series opener against…
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Lander Teaching Fellows Program Shapes Future Leaders in South Carolina’s Classrooms
March 31, 2025
As a Teaching Fellows institution, Lander University’s College of Education proudly plays a vital role in preparing the best teachers for South Carolina’s classroom. This year, Teaching Fellows at Lander…
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Tammy Coghill joins ExecEd as director of business development
March 31, 2025
Tammy Coghill, a widely experienced professional in the field, has joined the Darla Moore School’s Executive Education program as director of business development. Her job, a new position with ExecEd,…
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One Year Later: Honoring the Legacy of Clinton Firefighter
March 31, 2025
Many in Clinton will never forget this day. It was Easter Sunday, and during services in crowded churches around town, pagers started going off and text messages coming in. First…
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Beach Commercial names Eddie Hughes Agent of the Year
March 31, 2025
Charleston’s oldest family-owned, full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, announced that broker Eddie Hughes has been named Agent of the Year. Hughes earned…
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Columbia Animal Services making headway in “helping people help pets”
March 31, 2025
Columbia Animal Services’ mission of “helping people help pets” is being met through modern animal welfare practices that focus on providing valuable resources and education to the community. Through cost-efficient…
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Grand Opening of The Prevalent Universe
March 31, 2025
Who: Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells, City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, and members of The Prevalent Universe. What: In 2021, Eursel “Nicole” Weston, a licensed and certified cosmetologist practitioner, instructor, and…
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, April 3, 2025
March 31, 2025
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…
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City of Columbia Community Development Department announces 2025 Community Development Week and 50th anniversary
March 31, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Community Development Department WHAT: City of Columbia Community Development department is celebrating fifty years of service and Community Development Week with various activities. WHEN: Monday, April 21, 2025 –…
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Celebrating 20 years of Life and Legacy
March 31, 2025
20th Annual Race for Life Inspires Hope, Uniting the South Carolina Community We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), celebrated its 20th Annual Race…
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Online option aims to ease payment process for Richland County Taxpayers
March 31, 2025
In an effort to help simplify the payment process for taxpayers, Richland County offers a one-of-a-kind planned payment program for real estate taxes. The County Treasurer’s Office announces a new…
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Planning for the future with Lucky Ducky
March 31, 2025
South Carolina children are learning that when they gain knowledge and develop skills, they’re making smart investments in themselves. Almost 300 educators across the state are using a new lesson…
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Roy’s Grille and Halls Chophouse will compete in the 2025 World Food Championships representing Team Lake Murray Country
March 31, 2025
Two outstanding chefs, Chef Chris Williams of Roy’s Grille and Chef Chris Kravitz of Halls Chophouse, have been selected to join Team Lake Murray Country at the World Food Championships after winning…
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City of Columbia issues statement regarding the “Busted Plug”
March 31, 2025
The City of Columbia is strategically exploring the best possible permanent location for the iconic “Busted Plug” sculpture. Our vision is to integrate this beloved artwork into the most appropriate…
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Upstate SC’s new approach to small Biz Marketing
March 31, 2025
Hibrid Marketing Co.: S.C.’s New Freelancer-Led Agency Making Marketing Accessible to Small Businesses Today marks the official launch of Hibrid Marketing Co., a cutting-edge full-service marketing agency composed entirely of…
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Harvest Hope and Transitions announce new partnership to serve the unhoused community
March 31, 2025
Harvest Hope Food Bank and Transitions Homeless Center announced a new partnership focused on expanding meal services for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Midlands. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will occur on…
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