Armen Shaomian is the 2024 Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner at USC
October 29, 2024
Armen Shaomian is the winner of this year’s prestigious Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award at the University of South Carolina. Shaomian, an associate professor of sport and entertainment management,…
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Longtime USC board member Eddie Floyd steps down
October 29, 2024
Retired physician Eddie Floyd, the longest-serving member of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees, has resigned. Floyd, a former heart surgeon and chairman of the board from 1992…
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Helene Hurricane recovery report
October 29, 2024
On Friday, Sept. 27, 90 percent of the City of Greenville, South Carolina residents woke up without power. More than 67% of traffic signals did not function. Low-lying areas flooded.…
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Over 735,000 South Carolinians Cast Ballots in First Week of Early Voting
October 29, 2024
South Carolina voters are setting records in early voting turnout, with over 735,000 ballots already cast during the first week of the early voting period. As of October 26, more…
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Clinton High School’s Clayton Lawson Named Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week for Dominant Performance Against Blacksburg Wildcats
October 28, 2024
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 25th, the Player of the week is offensive and defensive lineman senior Clayton Lawson of Clinton…
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Laurens County Hall of Heroes Celebrates Second Class of Inductees, Honoring Local First Responders
October 28, 2024
In a moving ceremony dedicated to the bravery and sacrifice of local first responders, the Laurens County Hall of Heroes inducted its second class of honorees. The 2024 class comprises…
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CarolinaPower promotes Wyatt Gwyn to Industrial Operations Executive
October 28, 2024
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has promoted Wyatt Gwyn to Industrial Operations Executive – a new position focused on supporting and growing…
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Like Minded CHS announces November’s event line-up
October 28, 2024
Like Minded CHS, a leading community for female entrepreneurs in Charleston, announces their events for November Event Highlights: Wednesday, November 6 at 10:00am at Serendipity Labs 75 Port City Landing,…
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Riverbanks spreads its wings with a new arrival
October 28, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Celebrates Egg-Citing News A Hatching 12 Years in the Making Delights Zoo Staff Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is flying high after a new chick has emerged…
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Kolapasi Indian Canteen selects JDPR as Agency-of-Record
October 28, 2024
JDPR to support the launch and expansion of international-restaurant brand Kolapasi across North America Kolapasi Indian Canteen, an international fast-casual restaurant offering delicious, authentic South Indian cuisine has selected JDPR…
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Northwestern Mutual Upstate SC offices and Paladin football athlete raise funds for childhood cancer
October 28, 2024
Upstate SC and Furman Paladin senior linebacker #39, Evan DiMaggio, proudly announce their participation in the National Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Cancer Champion Competition. The fundraising competition was designed to…
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Southern First names Julie Fairchild Chief Accounting Officer
October 28, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Julie Fairchild to Chief Accounting Officer. Fairchild has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience…
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Pennington receives Petigru Award from Charleston Bar
October 28, 2024
Ashley Pennington, an attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has received the James Louis Petigru Award from the Charleston County Bar Association. The award is rarely given. Pennington is only…
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Hog & Barrel is this weekend in Greenville
October 28, 2024
The Upstate’s most unique celebration of those Southern staples of bourbon, BBQ, and bacon is back this November. Tickets for Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival can…
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Hoyt Hanvey Jewelers Now Open in Temporary Location with Regular Hours
October 28, 2024
Hoyt Hanvey Jewelers, a fixture in downtown Clinton, has officially reopened in a temporary location at 202 Musgrove Street after the devastating fire heavily damaged their store in August. The…
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Maynard Nexsen launches Business Advisory Services team
October 28, 2024
Serving Privately Held and Family Owned Businesses Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 24 offices across the United States, announced the creation of Maynard Nexsen Business Advisory Services, a…
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Upstate businesses raise funds for veterans through flag football tournament at Fluor Field
October 28, 2024
Upstate businesses brought their best tailgate game to Fluor Field on Oct. 24 for a unique fundraising event. Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, hosted its third annual flag…
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Women at Work – Networking Event with a Twist!
October 28, 2024
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce its upcoming “Women at Work – Happy Hour & Networking” event, scheduled for Tuesday, October 29th, from 4:00-5:00 PM. Open…
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Fall Fun at the Laurens Library: A Colorful Exploration for Kids!
October 28, 2024
The magic of fall will come alive for young learners at the Laurens Library on November 4, as part of this month’s STEM activity designed to engage children ages 6…
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Clinton’s Copeland-Davidson Post 56 Honored at American Legion Conference
October 28, 2024
Clinton’s Copeland-Davidson Post 56 was a standout presence at the 2024 Annual American Legion Conference held in Columbia, where members proudly represented their community. The post received the Department’s Annual…
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Courtney Snow Announces Candidacy for PRTC Board of Directors – Waterloo Seat
October 27, 2024
Community advocate and longtime Laurens County resident Courtney Snow has announced her candidacy for the PRTC Board of Directors, representing Area 3, Seat 2 for Waterloo. Courtney, known for her…
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Union’s American Legion Post 22 Donates $1,000 to Fisher House, Supporting Military Families in Need
October 27, 2024
At the recent 2024 American Legion Fall Conference, South Carolina’s American Legion District 10 Commander Wayne Hipp proudly presented a $1,000 donation for the Fisher House in Columbia, SC. The…
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South Carolina State Library Offers Free Online Course on Grant Writing
October 27, 2024
Nonprofit organizations looking to secure funding for their projects now have an opportunity to learn the essentials of successful grant proposal writing through the South Carolina State Library’s upcoming online…
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Main Street Clinton Presents Scots & Brats Community Festival
October 27, 2024
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, Main Street Clinton will host Scots & Brats on the 100 block of Gary Street, transforming The Lumberyard into a spirited celebration from 4 p.m.…
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Ernie Whiteford Announces Candidacy for PRTC Board of Directors – Area 1, Seat 3
October 25, 2024
Laurens County native and longtime small business owner, Ernie Whiteford, has announced his candidacy for a position on the PRTC Board of Directors. Born and raised in the community, Whiteford…
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USC planning S.C.’s first hospital specializing in neurological care
October 25, 2024
The University of South Carolina is planning to develop a unique hospital that would house the Palmetto State’s first standalone comprehensive medical facility dedicated entirely to integrated care of patients…
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NHE taking part in Trident Tech Career Fair – October 30
October 25, 2024
One of the largest homeowner association management services, and multi-family and apartment management solutions in the Carolinas will be taking part in the Trident Tech Career Expo & Job Fair.…
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South Carolina principal named National Principal of the Year
October 25, 2024
Amid National Principals Month, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) announced that Tracie Anderson Swilley, principal of Fairfield Central High School in the Fairfield County School District, is…
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Columbia College announces partnership with the SC Technical College System
October 24, 2024
On October 24, 2024, Columbia College welcomed SC Technical College System (SCTCS) representatives as well as presidents from many of the participating institutions (Central Carolina Technical College, Denmark Technical College,…
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House of Pizza to reopen in Clinton following purchase of 112 Musgrove Street from Presbyterian College
October 24, 2024
When fire destroyed and damaged several businesses in Clinton last August and the weeks passed, one question quickly came to the forefront for owners and customers. What next? For the…
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Turner Padget adds two associates
October 24, 2024
Turner Padget announces the addition of two associates Mary Stewart DeLong and Chase Stokes O’Reilly. Delong resides in Turner Padget’s Charleston office and is a member of the Workplace Law…
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Poppi, what are you doing?
October 24, 2024
By Jeff Becraft One of our grandsons’ name is Caleb. He is almost two years old. We were visiting Caleb and his family back in August for several days.…
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Presbyterian College Blue Hose Basketball: Season Tickets Now on Sale with Exciting New Game-Day Enhancements
October 24, 2024
The Presbyterian College Blue Hose men’s and women’s basketball season tickets are now on sale. Don’t miss your chance to catch all the exciting home games, support the Blue Hose,…
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A Spider Fit for Halloween
October 24, 2024
By Tom Poland Read no further if you suffer arachnophobia … How well I remember a night when we were under the lights scrimmaging. I can’t recall who we…
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Chapin Commercial Construction completes renovation of new Circa Barbershop in Lexington
October 24, 2024
Chapin Commercial Construction announces the completion of renovations at 101B E. Main St. in Lexington, South Carolina, transforming the historic building’s 2,285-square-foot basement space into the newest home of Circa…
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Marwin receives South Carolina Business Partner Award
October 24, 2024
Marwin, a leader in the manufacturing industry, announced that it has been awarded the South Carolina Business Partner Award for Congressional District 2 by the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Association.…
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Spinx Market & Eatery opens Downtown
October 24, 2024
More than 50 years after opening his first Spinx service station and convenience store, Stewart Spinks again chose Greenville to launch something new. The Spinx Market & Eatery officially opened…
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Mullikin addresses several hundred students at CIU
October 24, 2024
S.C. Floodwater Commission chair discussed mandate to protect the environment By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global expedition leader and S.C. Floodwater Commission chairman Dr. Tom Mullikin spoke to group of…
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2nd Annual Meyer Center Polo Classic raises $534,000 to empower children with disabilities
October 24, 2024
The Meyer Center for Special Children hosted its 2nd Annual Polo Classic at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, SC, raising $534,000 to support the center’s mission of empowering children with…
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BASF ECMS’s Kirkland named to Science Board
October 24, 2024
The Spartanburg Science Center inspires excitement for science through interactive exhibits, live animals and programs that excite, engage, and educate. Learn more at www.spartanburgsciencecenter.org. Kirkland holds both a bachelor’s degree…
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World-renowned sculpture “The Three Graces” debuts at Gallery by SEWE
October 24, 2024
Iconic Sculpture by Joseph H. Sulkowski and Diana Reuter-Twining Debuted October 10 in downtown Charleston Gallery by SEWE announced the debut of The Three Graces, an extraordinary sculpture created by…
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The Nick presents ReelTalk: Docuseries featuring Sugarcane, a powerful tribute to Native resilience
October 24, 2024
On October 29, The Nickelodeon Theater presents the next installment of its ReelTalk: Docuseries, featuring Sugarcane, an extraordinary documentary by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie. This event will include…
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DPH asks residents to use ‘Drug Take Back Day’ events to safely dispose of unused prescription medicines
October 24, 2024
Twice a year, in April and October, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) partners with local law enforcement and other community organizations to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Days.…
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Denmark Technical College holds Second Annual President’s Tie Tying Celebration to empower students for professional success
October 24, 2024
On October 16, Denmark Technical College hosted its second annual President’s Tie Tying Celebration. This unique event is part of the college’s mission to engage, educate and empower students, many of whom come…
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Palmetto Trail awarded grant by The Williams-Brice-Edwards Charitable Trust
October 24, 2024
Palmetto Trail announced additions to the trail in Poinsett State Park, made possible by a grant from The Williams-Brice-Edwards Charitable Trust earlier this year. This grant enabled trail staff and…
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Chapin Commercial Construction completes renovation of new Circa Barbershop in Lexington, South Carolina
October 24, 2024
Circa brings its signature blend of tradition and modern style to downtown Lexington Chapin Commercial Construction announces the completion of renovations at 101B E. Main St. in Lexington, South Carolina, transforming…
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Illusionist Mike Super appears at Harbison Theatre
October 24, 2024
Super was an “America’s Got Talent” finalist and winner of NBC’s show “Phenomenon” Illusionist and magician Mike Super will perform his 2.OH! SHOW!™ live at Harbison Theatre November 8, 2024.…
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Fireflies named 2024 Single-A Organization of the Year
October 24, 2024
Columbia honored among 30 Single-A clubs, including three South Carolina teams The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, announced that they were named the Major League Baseball 2024…
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Wiggins receives national recognition
October 24, 2024
Mungo Homes announced that Donna Wiggins, Corporate Director of Marketing, has been recognized by Professional Builder magazine as one the housing industry’s brightest next-generation leaders and innovators in its 2024…
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Lexington attorney, Brian Eckstrom, joins Moore Bradley Myers
October 24, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers has added a new Associate to their team of litigation attorneys. Brian Eckstrom graduated from Irmo High School, The University of South Carolina, as well as The University of South…
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