City of Columbia Parks & Recreation opens up facilities to assist with recovery efforts
October 2, 2024
The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will be opening up Greenview Park, Leroy Moss Multipurpose Center at Hyatt Park and Charles R. Drew Wellness Center for recovery efforts…
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Laurens County Recovery Efforts Continue After Historic Storm
October 2, 2024
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has prompted an unprecedented response effort in Laurens County. As the county transitions from rescue operations to the recovery phase, local and state officials are…
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LCCT Adjusts Show Dates for ‘Snow White and the Prince’ Due to Hurricane Helene
October 2, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT) has announced changes to the production schedule for their highly anticipated performance of Snow White and the Prince. Originally…
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Lush Acres Farm and Market Fully Stocked After Storm
October 2, 2024
Lush Acres Farm and Market is now fully stocked and ready to serve the community following the recent storm. Shoppers will find a wide variety of fresh produce and local…
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A Month In Tokyo – Artist’s Reception and Photography Exhibition – Oct 12
October 2, 2024
ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 5, THIS EVENT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 12 Artist’s Reception and Photography Exhibition at Woodbine Studio & Gallery by Samuel Bogardus Greenville-based film photographer Samuel…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce names W. Tobin Cassels III 2024 Business Leader of the Year
October 2, 2024
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced Southeastern Freight Lines President W. ‘Tobin’ Cassels III as the 2024 recipient of the organization’s annual Business Leader of the Year…
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Spectrum commits $1 million to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
October 2, 2024
Includes $250,000 in Cash Contributions and $750,000 in PSAs to Relief Organizations Nearly 90,000 WiFi Access Points Opened to Keep Communities Connected Spectrum announced it has committed $1 million, including…
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The Boxmasters to rock the house at Harbison Theatre
October 2, 2024
Experience a signature take on 60s rock with The Boxmasters featuring Billy Bob Thornton The Boxmasters, featuring Billy Bob Thornton, will be at Harbison Theatre one night only, October 18,…
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SCBFA to host fourth annual Boat, Fish, Football Weekend on October 5th
October 2, 2024
More than 30 South Carolina-made boats, from bass boats to offshore fishing vessels, will be on display at Gamecock Village Oct. 5 when South Carolina takes on Ole Miss for the South Carolina…
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52nd annual Mt. Hebron UMM BBQ returns this Sat
October 2, 2024
United Methodist Men’s Largest Annual Fundraiser to be Held October 5th! Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Men (UMM) host their fifty-second annual BBQ – the largest–and longest running–annual…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center Urgently Calls for Diaper Donations Ahead of Upcoming Drive Thru Event
October 2, 2024
The Upstate Pregnancy Center has issued an urgent call for diaper donations in preparation for its upcoming diaper drive-thru events, scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, and most likely another on…
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Dorchester County and The Furman Co. provide update on the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street
October 2, 2024
Dorchester County, in partnership with The Furman Co., provided an update on the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street property in Summerville, SC. This transformative project, which includes a blend…
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Dorchester County announces 2024 Tax Sale details
October 2, 2024
Dorchester County will hold its 2024 Tax Sale on Monday, October 28, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Tuesday, October 29, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The sale…
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Wells Fargo donates more than $1 million for Hurricane Helene disaster relief
October 2, 2024
Funding to benefit communities across the region with support for temporary shelter, supplies and other recovery needs As communities across the Southeast grapple with the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,…
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Laurens County Mobilizes Unified Recovery Efforts Following Devastation from Hurricane Helene
October 2, 2024
Laurens County continues to make significant strides in its storm recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, which impacted the area on Friday. Laurens County Emergency Management remains at OPCON 1, with…
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SCETV launches new digital series, Now We’re Cookin’ on Oct. 8
October 2, 2024
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) welcomes Now We’re Cookin’ with Chef Lauren Furey to its digital line-up of content. The show celebrates makers and creators, from farmers to fishermen, to butchers and beekeepers.…
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City Council highlights | October 1, 2024
October 2, 2024
Before the evening’s City Council meeting, City Council held a work session, in which several projects and plans were discussed including: Replacement of the Olympia Fire Station Parks & Recreation…
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Dominion Energy allocates additional reinforcements to hardest hit areas
October 2, 2024
Power restored to more than 80 percent of customers Within days of Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic arrival in South Carolina, Dominion Energy has restored power to more than 370,000 customers, as thousands of tree crews and lineworkers continue the labor-intensive…
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Richland County gives update on disaster relief process for residents
October 2, 2024
Richland County Government held a news conference Tuesday to clarify information about the County’s eligibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Helene.…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Rikard & Protopapas as presenting sponsor for 2024 Light The Night Columbia event
October 2, 2024
The Midlands Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced that Rikard & Protopapas has joined LLS’s 2024 Light The Night® campaign as this year’s Presenting Sponsor. Held…
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Berkeley County announces early voting locations for 2024 General Election
October 2, 2024
The Early Voting Period for the 2024 General Election is Monday, October 21 – Saturday, November 2. Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. during this time (closed on Sundays). Registered…
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BCDCOG hosting public meetings for US 52 feasibility study
October 2, 2024
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) invites the community to participate in two upcoming public meetings focused on enhancing public transit along the US 52 corridor, which connects North Charleston,…
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LushAcres Fall Festival Delayed by One Week: Free Community Day This Saturday
October 2, 2024
As our community recovers from severe storm damage across the area, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Fall Festival, Corn Maze, and Scary Corn Maze After Dark…
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Dodge® Industrial’s Kaleigh Aldridge selected for Leadership Greenville program
October 2, 2024
Kaleigh Aldridge, Engineering Manager at the Dodge Greenville gearing manufacturing facility, was accepted as a member of Leadership Greenville’s 51st class. The extensive 10-month experience is Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership…
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Greenville Symphony to offer free outdoor broadcast of opening concert at TD Stage Sunday, Oct. 6
October 2, 2024
Symphony taps into the healing power of music to bring outdoor concert experience to a recovering community The Greenville Symphony Orchestra announced there will be a free live outdoor broadcast…
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Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission
October 2, 2024
Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a…
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Laurens County Opens Point of Distribution for Storm Recovery Supplies
October 2, 2024
A Point of Distribution (POD) for storm recovery supplies is now open at 105 Bolt Drive in Laurens, located in the Voter Registration parking lot. The POD operates as a…
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Laurens Electric – Wednesday Morning Update
October 2, 2024
As of Wednesday at 8 a.m., power has been restored to 36,227 members, representing 57% of our member-base. 22 of 32 substations are back online. The number of broken power…
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Lexington County to extend operation hours for storm debris drop-off site
October 2, 2024
The County of Lexington is extending the debris site operation, located on Ball Park Road in Lexington, through the weekend. The site will now be open on Saturday, October 5,…
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Update From Laurens Mayor Senn – Evening of Tuesday October 1st
October 1, 2024
Here’s the latest update on our city’s post-storm recovery efforts as we work to return things to “normal.” 1) Trash Pick-Up Success: Despite storm debris along the roadsides and partial…
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National Guard Supports Laurens County in Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
October 1, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, recovery efforts in Laurens County are ongoing, now bolstered by the support of the South Carolina Army National Guard, led by Col. William Matheny.…
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Laurens Electric – Tuesday Night Update
October 1, 2024
As of Tuesday at 8 p.m., power has been restored to 35,743 members, representing 56% of our member-base. 22 of 32 substations are back online. The number of broken power…
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Laurens Electric – Tuesday Afternoon Update
October 1, 2024
As of Tuesday at 5 P.m., power has been restored to 32,501 members, representing 51% of our member-base. 20 of 32 substations are back online. Reports we’ve received estimate transmission…
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Wind Damage from Tropical Storm Helene: Insights from the US National Weather Service – Greenville Spartanburg
October 1, 2024
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, many residents in the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia have reported extensive wind damage to trees, power infrastructure, and structures. The US National…
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Charleston Public Safety and National Guard Aid Laurens County in Storm Recovery Efforts, As Local Officials Continue Damage Assessments
October 1, 2024
Yesterday, Charleston Public Safety deployed its Unified Mobile Command post here to assist our community in the wake of recent storm damage. The National Guard has also been present. These…
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United Way of the Piedmont activates United for All Fund for Hurricane Helene relief
October 1, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties, United Way of the Piedmont has activated the United for All Fund to provide immediate relief…
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Berkeley County pursuing EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant
October 1, 2024
Berkeley County is pursuing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the former St. Stephen High School property that closed to the public in 1996 and is located…
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) to celebrate 43rd showcase in downtown Charleston
October 1, 2024
TICKETS AND PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating wildlife and the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment and special events,…
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CCSD’s Simmons selected as “What Women Bring” honoree
October 1, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD)’s Chief Academic Officer, Michelle Simmons, was recently named the 2024 Education Honoree by the YWCA of Greater Charleston. The YWCA’s What Women Bring is an…
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Duke Energy’s Hurricane Helene recovery restores power to more than 1.1 million in South and North Carolina
October 1, 2024
Duke Energy restored power to more than 1.1 million Carolinas customers impacted by Helene, less than 48 hours after the storm devastated parts of the region. About 904,000 customers –…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond urges donors to give smart as the Southeast recovers from Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene. “The people of South Carolina,…
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Cypress Gardens to host annual Halloween in the Swamp Oct. 24, 25, 26
September 30, 2024Tickets to go on sale October 1 Cypress Gardens will host its annual Halloween in the Swamp for three consecutive nights: Thursday, October 24, Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26. Each night will…
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CAE begins in-terminal phase of checkpoint expansion construction
September 30, 2024
During construction, passenger flow will be impacted near security screening and exit lanes The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will soon start the next phase of its multi-million dollar checkpoint expansion project…
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Laurens Police Department Postpones National Night Out Due to Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
The Laurens Police Department, in partnership with public safety officials, has announced the postponement of its annual National Night Out originally scheduled for October 1, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene.…
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SC Forestry Commission Issues 20-County Burning Ban
September 30, 2024
Outdoor burning restriction stretches from Aiken to Richland to York counties, westward The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a State Forester’s Burning Ban for 20 counties, effective at 6…
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Fountain Inn Community Update – September 30
September 30, 2024
Please see the important updates below regarding Hurricane Helene’s impacts on Fountain Inn. Please note that these are subject to change. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS DAMAGED Here’s what to do…
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Laurens 55 to Transition to E-Learning Due to Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
In response to the disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene, Laurens 55 has announced that students will transition to E-Learning from Monday, September 30, through Wednesday, October 2, 2024. This decision…
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Gov. Henry McMaster’s Federal Major Disaster Declaration Approved
September 30, 2024Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina’s September 28 request for an Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in response…
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Laurens County Launches Damage Assessment Efforts Following Severe Storm; Public Assistance and Supplies Available This Week
September 30, 2024
After working non-stop through the weekend ensuring life and safety needs were attended to, Laurens County officials, staff, and volunteers gathered today to coordinate the initial property damage assessment process…
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Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission Reassures Residents of Safe Drinking Water Post-Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, rumors have been circulating throughout the Upstate concerning the safety and availability of drinking water. The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) has…
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