House Vote Revives Push to End Twice-Yearly Clock Changes, and South Carolina Is Already on Record
July 15, 2026
The U.S. House voted 308-117 on Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, sending the Sunshine Protection Act to a Senate where its future remains uncertain. The bill, sponsored…
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House Vote Revives Push to End Twice-Yearly Clock Changes, and South Carolina is Already on Record
July 15, 2026
The U.S. House voted 308-117 on Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, sending the Sunshine Protection Act to a Senate where its future remains uncertain. The bill, sponsored…
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A Close Call Next Door: What the Move Over Law Means for Laurens County Drivers
July 15, 2026
A Greenville County deputy came within a half second of losing his life on Interstate 85 earlier this month, and Laurens County law enforcement leaders say the driving that nearly…
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The SML Leadership Mailbag: Manager or Leader, and Why the Difference Matters
July 15, 2026
Editor’s note: The SML Leadership Mailbag is a new recurring column. In each installment, leadership consultant Jon Antonucci answers a question from a reader navigating the realities of managing people.…
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The SML Leadership Mailbag: Manager or Leader, and Why the Difference Matters
July 15, 2026
Editor’s note: The SML Leadership Mailbag is a new recurring column. In each installment, leadership consultant Jon Antonucci answers a question from a reader navigating the realities of managing people.…
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Timeless Georgetown: The Lost Vessel Beneath the Black River
July 15, 2026
By Mary Boyd Timeless Georgetown is a series dedicated to the rich history and stories that shaped Georgetown, South Carolina—the third-oldest city in the state. From the strategic maneuvers of…
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Mauldin Police Department to Host National Night Out on August 4
July 15, 2026
Event includes K-9 demonstration, free food and beverages, music, children’s activities and more The Mauldin Police Department invites residents to join officers, first responders and community partners for National Night…
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Business & Menus Takes Educators Inside Laurens County Workplaces
July 15, 2026
Laurens County served as the sixth stop of the Business & Menus program on Monday, June 29, giving educators from across the Upper Savannah region a firsthand look at local…
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State Election Commission Rules June Democratic Primary Voters Ineligible for Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary
July 15, 2026
Voters who cast a ballot in the June Democratic Primary will not be eligible to vote in the Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate, the South Carolina State…
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State Election Commission Rules June Democratic Primary Voters Ineligible for Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary
July 15, 2026
Voters who cast a ballot in the June Democratic Primary will not be allowed to vote in the Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate, the South Carolina State…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations
July 15, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations for the firm’s four South Carolina offices. In her new position, Cook will lead the…
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Friendship Place, Inc. announces registration for free After-School Program for Georgetown middle schoolers
July 15, 2026
Friendship Place, Inc is excited to announce that enrollment is officially open for its Fall 2026 Georgetown LEARNS Teens Initiative. This free, 16-week after-school program is specifically designed to help…
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City of Georgetown to dedicate new sign for historic West End Heritage Center
July 15, 2026
The City of Georgetown, in partnership with the City of Georgetown Arts and Cultural Commission, invites the community to attend a special sign dedication ceremony at the West End Heritage…
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Extended through July 31st: Lowcountry Food Bank continues free summer meals program for kids
July 15, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is participating in the Summer Lunchbox – Summer Meals Program to provide nutritious summer meals to children 18 years old and younger without charge. The program is in…
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A’ja Wilson honors her Girl Scout roots with special Nike Player Exclusive shoe
July 15, 2026
Spotlighting the Local Organization That Helped Shape a Champion Three-time WNBA champion, four-time MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Columbia native A’ja Wilson is shining a national spotlight on an…
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Georgetown Community Theater Arts to present Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical
July 15, 2026
This summer, Lowcountry youth interested in theater will have a new opportunity. The newly established Georgetown Community Theater Arts is hosting its inaugural workshop, which started July 13th, at the…
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City of Columbia advises customers to be aware of fraudulent Planning & Development payment scams
July 15, 2026
The City of Columbia is advising residents, design professionals, architects, developers, contractors and others conducting business with the Planning & Development Services Department to remain vigilant against fraudulent payment scams…
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Museum offers chance to see, and experience, what it was like to be a Civil War soldier
July 15, 2026Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a Civil War soldier? At the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum on Saturday, July 25, from 10…
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Laurens County Council Approves Data Center Moratorium, Honors Special Olympics Champions
July 15, 2026
Laurens County Council worked through a full agenda at its Monday, July 13, 2026 meeting, recognizing local Special Olympics athletes, approving a temporary moratorium on data center development, advancing two…
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Laurens County Community Theatre Sets Auditions for “The Addams Family”
July 15, 2026
Laurens County Community Theatre will hold auditions Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 for “The Addams Family,” the opening production of its 2026-27 season. Valerie Jones will direct the musical comedy,…
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Fountain Inn Police Department Presents $24,198 to Friends of the Little White House
July 15, 2026
Funds were raised through the seventh annual Superhero 5K for Autism Fountain Inn Police Chief Patrick Fortenberry presented a check for $24,198.97 to Lu Grant of Friends of the Little…
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Fountain Inn Police Department Presents $24,198 to Friends of the Little White House
July 15, 2026
Funds were raised through the seventh annual Superhero 5K for Autism Fountain Inn Police Chief Patrick Fortenberry presented a check for $24,198.97 to Lu Grant of Friends of the Little…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation surpasses $1 million invested in flexible funding for Midlands nonprofits
July 15, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation has surpassed $1 million invested through its General Operating Support grant program, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations across the Midlands.…
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Barbecue, Beverages and Ice Cream Await Riders at Flight of the Dove Aug. 1
July 15, 2026
Cyclists who cross the finish line at the Flight of the Dove benefit ride next month will find a barbecue lunch waiting for them. Organizers have announced the food lineup…
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Gray Court Seeks Volunteers for Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals
July 15, 2026
The Town of Gray Court is updating the rosters for its Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and is accepting applications for two volunteer openings. One position is available…
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Shiloh Waits for Help
July 15, 2026
By Tom Poland I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist,…
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Guardian ad Litem Program Seeks Volunteers to Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children
July 15, 2026
The South Carolina Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is recruiting volunteers to serve as advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The next free virtual training…
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NSF taps Clemson for energy grid innovation
July 14, 2026
Federal investment of up to $160 million in multi-institutional, public-private collaboration to nurture technological innovation and workforce development to meet the nation’s rising demand for reliable electricity. The National Science…
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HGTC and WMBF News partner to provide free Back-to-School haircuts for K-12 students
July 14, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC), in partnership with WMBF News, will host a free community haircut event for K-12 students on Thursday, July 16, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the…
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Blink Book Review: Allen Levi’s “Theo of Golden”
July 14, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Theo of Golden was high on my TBR list for summer this year. From what I’d heard, it needed to be a summer book –…
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SJWD Water District announces promotion of Cam Miller to Executive Director of Technical Services
July 14, 2026
Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the promotion of Cam Miller to Executive Director of Technical Services. In this new role, Miller will help lead key operational functions that support the…
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Mission Lexington announces Leah Doyon as Director of Development
July 14, 2026
Mission Lexington announced the promotion of Leah Doyon to Director of Development, recognizing her exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission, and the vital role she will play in…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to Host Community Blood Drive Aug. 20
July 14, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will again partner with The Blood Connection to host a community blood drive Thursday, Aug. 20, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the front parking…
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New State Laboratory Strengthens South Carolina’s Public Health and Environmental Protection Efforts
July 14, 2026
The S.C. Department of Public Health (DPH) and S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) today celebrated the opening of the state’s new Public Health and Environmental Laboratory, a modern facility…
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The Peace Center raises the bar on entertainment with 2026-2027 lineup
July 14, 2026
The Peace Center officially unleashes a masterfully curated 2026-2027 season of global icons, chart-topping musicians, visionary dance companies, and beloved cultural figures. Designed to connect audiences with artists they love…
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Don’t Stop Believin’: Tickets selling fast for Trial by Fire: Tribute to Journey in Pawleys Island!
July 14, 2026
Get ready to experience the rock concert that never was! The Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art is thrilled to present Trial by Fire: Tribute to Journey on October…
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The pre-retirement checklist every 60-year-old needs
July 14, 2026
The decade before retirement is often when your biggest financial decisions are made. By Amanda Stilwell Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor Clarity Financial Solutions Turning 60 is more than…
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Caine Company expands executive leadership as it builds next generation of integrated real estate services platform
July 14, 2026
Matt Alexander joins as chief operating officer to support enterprise alignment, shared services and long-term growth Caine Company, a Greenville-based real estate services organization, has announced the creation of a…
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Colliers announces the promotion of Allison Katitus
July 14, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of Allison Katitus to Property Management Coordinator within its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division. Katitus is advancing from an Administrative Assistant role…
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Anderson Brothers Bank welcomes Melissa Myotte-Carter as Director of Human Resources
July 14, 2026
Anderson Brothers Bank is proud to welcome Melissa Myotte-Carter as the Bank’s new Director of Human Resources. As Director of Human Resources, Myotte-Carter will lead the Bank’s human resources initiatives…
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CPI for all items falls 0.4% in June; gasoline down
July 14, 2026
The annual inflation rate fell to 3.5% in June, down from 4.2% in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumer prices declined 0.4% from May to June,…
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Trinity Partners completes sale of Columbia dental office
July 14, 2026
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of a ±2,915 square foot medical office property located at 392 Saint Andrews Road in Columbia, SC. The property, formerly home to the dental…
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Johns Island Elementary welcomes Dr. Stephanie Hall as Interim Principal
July 14, 2026
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) has named Dr. Stephanie Hall interim principal of Johns Island Elementary School, effective immediately, following the appointment of former principal Judith Condon as Interim…
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Barnabas Horse Foundation announces Annual “Black Tie Gala” to support trauma survivors
July 13, 2026
The Barnabas Horse Foundation warmly invites the community to its signature black-tie gala fundraising event, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Village House at…
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The Commons introduces seasonal specials
July 13, 2026
New drinks, menu items and promotions available for a limited time The Commons is celebrating summer with a collection of limited-time food and beverage offerings from several of its culinary…
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Havenwood Behavioral Health launches inpatient women-focused trauma support program
July 13, 2026
Havenwood’s new Women’s Trauma Support Program offers a structured, women-specific inpatient environment unrelated to substance use. Havenwood Behavioral Health at Springbrook, an inpatient behavioral health center near Greenville, S.C., recently…
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Protecting your Upstate investment: A seasonal roadmap for home longevity
July 13, 2026
By Chad Charles, Owner of Charles & Associates Living in the Upstate of South Carolina offers an incredible quality of life, from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains down…
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New Healthcare Option Arrives: Vitality Direct Primary Care Set for Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
July 13, 2026
Local residents will soon have a new alternative for managing their medical needs as Vitality Direct Primary Care officially prepares to celebrate its arrival in the community. The Mauldin Chamber…
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Supporting Youth and Families: Just Say Something Set for Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours
July 13, 2026
Local business leaders and community advocates will gather next month to celebrate the ongoing impact of a prominent Upstate non-profit. The Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce announced it will host…
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Gov. McMaster appoints Darline Graham to the U.S. Senate
July 13, 2026Cover photo: SCETV Live Stream Governor Henry McMaster today announced the appointment of Darline Graham to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the passing of…
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