Volunteers Needed to Help Local Abused and Neglected Children
August 31, 2024
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING to those interested in becoming a volunteer…
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LushAcres Fall Festival Seeks Vendors for October Events
August 31, 2024
LushAcres Farm in Clinton, SC, is gearing up for its highly anticipated Fall Festival, held every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm is inviting professional…
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Clinton Community Rallies to Support Businesses Displaced by Devastating Downtown Fire
August 31, 2024
On August 27th, a catastrophic fire swept through downtown Clinton, leaving several cherished small businesses in ruins. These businesses, integral to the community’s fabric, provided not only goods and services…
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GLEAMNS is Now Enrolling for Head Start and Early Head Start Programs Across Multiple Counties
August 31, 2024
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. is excited to announce that it is currently enrolling children for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Their Head Start programs serve families…
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SCDPS Partners with NASCAR Driver to Educate Darlington Students on Safe Driving
August 31, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) teamed up with NASCAR driver Ross Chastain for an educational outreach event at West Florence High School, one day ahead of the…
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SCDE Launches Initiative Empowering Students with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Message of Hope and Unity
August 31, 2024
The SC Department of Education (SCDE) is unveiling a new initiative to provide high-quality civics education resources to South Carolina teachers and students at no cost to local districts. On…
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State organization recognizes two emerging leaders in the district
August 30, 2024
Compellingly leading the way, two employees in Richland Two are on an elite list of educators in the Emerging Leaders Class of 2024-2025. The South Carolina ASCD recently announced that…
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Polo Road Elementary continues to gain recognition for developing future leaders
August 30, 2024
Polo Road Elementary School continues to make high marks in developing future leaders. For the third year in a row, the school has earned National Beta School of Merit status.…
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New National certification for Richland Two Magnet Programs
August 30, 2024
Four magnet programs in Richland School District Two are continuing to earn top honors from Magnet Schools of America (MSA). The Montessori Magnet at Pontiac Elementary School, Forest Lake Elementary…
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Local entrepreneurs to open TakoSushi in downtown Lexington, S.C. on Thursday, Sept. 5
August 30, 2024
Latin and Asian cuisine restaurant expands with third Midlands location Food People Restaurant Group, owned by local entrepreneurs Chris Sullivan of Lexington, S.C., and James Williams of Columbia, S.C., is…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU 3rd annual $25,000 HBCU undergraduate research grant
August 30, 2024
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced the receipt of a Power:Ed $25,000 grant for fostering increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by students attending SCICU’s five…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024
“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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SC Women in Leadership announces the Honorable Nancy Gutierrez as 2024 Rising Star
August 30, 2024
Annual Leading Women Dinner Honors Women Who Have Blazed Trails in Civic Leadership SC Women in Leadership (SC WIL) announced the Honorable Nancy Gutierrez, City of Hardeeville Municipal Judge, as…
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Anderson, Boykin, Clinkscale, and Spinks to be honored Oct. 14 at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
August 30, 2024Awards luncheon to feature performance by Phillip Boykin The Phillis Wheatley Community Center in Greenville will induct former State Senator Ralph Anderson, Broadway star Phillip Boykin, community leader Bobbie Jo…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board Annual Meeting reports strong tourism impact
August 29, 2024
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board’s (CCLMC) Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, August 22 at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center. The meeting reviewed CCLMC’s 2023-24 achievements…
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Charleston Southern sees record enrollment in its 60-year history
August 29, 2024
Southern University welcomed its largest incoming freshman class ever this fall. In its 60th anniversary year, Charleston Southern also celebrates record overall enrollment for its traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online…
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Berkeley County Council approves Greenbelt Preservation Plan
August 29, 2024
Protecting land and improving outdoor recreation in the County During its meeting on Monday, August 26, Berkeley County Council approved Berkeley County’s first-ever Greenbelt Preservation Plan. The plan outlines the county’s strategy…
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City announces 2024 free registration for the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
August 29, 2024
The 2024 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29207. October is Domestic Violence Awareness…
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Community Association Management Services (CAMS) Welcomes Ryan Condron as Director of Project Management to Enhance Client Services
August 29, 2024
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced the appointment of Ryan Condron as the new Director of Project Management. This strategic addition to the CAMS team is set to bring significant…
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Denmark Technical College celebrates 2024 nursing graduates
August 29, 2024
Denmark Technical College proudly marked a significant milestone on August 21 with the annual School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, an event that honored 13 graduating nursing students on the brink…
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Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center
August 29, 2024
$800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs FAST FACTS Meta selects Aiken County to establish the company’s first South Carolina data center. The $800 million investment will support…
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Established law firm expands reach with new Charleston location and welcomes Lowcountry attorney
August 29, 2024
CHARLESTON, SC – LawyerLisa, an elder law and estate planning firm, announced the opening of its newest office in Mount Pleasant, strategically located to better serve clients in the Lowcountry…
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Community Association Management Services (CAMS) welcomes Ryan Condron as Director of Project Management to enhance client services
August 29, 2024
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced the appointment of Ryan Condron as the new Director of Project Management. This strategic addition to the CAMS team is set to bring significant…
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Leadership Greenville announces members of Class 51
August 29, 2024
The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership development program, Leadership Greenville, announced members of its 51st class. Participants were selected based on a thorough application process including essays, professional resumes and community involvement. USC Upstate is…
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The Insurance Source adds First Impressions Specialist
August 29, 2024
The Insurance Source has added Clara Padua Cruz as a First Impressions Specialist. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Limestone University where she was a three time-Academic All-American in wrestling,…
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Well Walkers dates announced for September
August 29, 2024
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced September dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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Minds in Motion Learning Center rebrands; expands
August 29, 2024
The local early childhood education leader is now Minds in Motion Academy, poised for future expansion and franchise growth Minds in Motion Learning Center, a child development center founded in…
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Public Tennis, Inc. gets a boost from Host & Home to benefit Community Tennis outreach programs
August 29, 2024
Hilton Head’s Host & Home Luxury Vacation Rentals recently announced that Public Tennis Inc. (PTi), a USTA Community Tennis Association and a USTA Foundation NJTL, is the beneficiary of its…
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Community comes together for 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Day to support local hero battling rare cancer
August 29, 2024
Coming Together for Hope: Fundraising Event Aims to Ease Medical Burdens On September 21st, 2024, Calvary Chapel Lexington will host a special 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Day to raise…
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First-ever children’s exhibit opens at Native American Studies Center
August 29, 2024
After four years of planning and preparing, the Native American Studies Center opened its first-ever exhibit geared just for elementary-aged children. Opening Tuesday, Sept. 3 in the Duke Energy Gallery,…
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Becky Laffitte named a Lawyer of the Year in two practice areas by Best Lawyers for 2025
August 29, 2024
Becky Lafitte, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, is being honored as Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in America® in the publication’s 2025 edition. Not only…
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Best Lawyers names Bill Metzger a Lawyer of the Year in Banking and Finance Law
August 29, 2024
Bill Metzger, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, is being honored in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® as Lawyer of the Year in the practice…
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Colliers South Carolina Retail Report: Vacancy near historic lows with construction concentrated in major markets
August 29, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Continued population growth across the state’s major metros has led to record-low vacancies in major markets…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in Greenville
August 28, 2024
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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New fitness studio in Hanahan
August 28, 2024
Taylor Sekanovich and Vitré Ravenel Stephens of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, Hanahan Retail Properties LLC, in a lease of 1,200 SF of retail space located at 1000 Tanner…
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City of Clinton Requests Public Assistance in Downtown Fire Investigation
August 28, 2024
The City of Clinton is seeking assistance from the public regarding the recent fire that occurred in downtown Clinton. In an effort to gather crucial information, the City is asking…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys honored by Best Lawyers®
August 28, 2024
Collins & Lacy, P.C., a leading defense law firm serving retail and hospitality, professional liability, construction, product liability, trucking defense, and insurance coverage clients, announces that several of its attorneys…
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Charleston County Parks acquires 19-acre property in Hollywood on Wallace Creek
August 28, 2024
Charleston County Parks has acquired the 19-acre Sea Island Small Farmers Cooperative property on Wallace Creek, a site of historical and cultural significance. The property, linked to the 1739 Stono…
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Queens Court in Mount Pleasant being redeveloped
August 28, 2024Queens Court, the residential complex situated across from Agave’s Cantina, is undergoing a redevelopment project. The former 22 duplexes have been demolished, making way for 22 new duplexes on the…
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Register for CREW September 3 Lunch Program: Downtown Plan/Design Guidelines
August 28, 2024
Planning Administrator Lucinda Statler, AICP and Associate Planner/Community Planner Tristan Kercher will share a special luncheon presentation about the City of Columbia’s recent Downtown Plan/Design Guidelines process and outcomes. This…
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Building a Future in Aagriculture: Anderson has Success with PTC Dual Enrollment
August 28, 2024
Earning college credit while still in high school isn’t the only benefit Madison Anderson has experienced by taking Dual Enrollment courses through Piedmont Technical College. “It’s given me a lot…
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Central SC Alliance CEO Jason Giulietti named Top 10 Influential Leader
August 28, 2024
Jason Giulietti, President and CEO of Central SC Alliance, has been named a 2024 Top 10 Influential Leader by Industry Era Magazine in recognition of his strategic approach, innovative leadership…
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Richland Two announces five finalists for 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year
August 28, 2024
Richland School District Two is announcing its five finalists for 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year. The finalists and their schools are Hannah Cummings, Round Top Elementary School; Yoko Hughes,…
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Applications now open for Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program
August 28, 2024
Columbia Chamber seeking qualified applicants for its class of 2025 The Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2025. The deadline for applications is October…
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Judson Mill District adding 181 loft apartments
August 28, 2024
$60 million project completes historic revitalization of Judson Mill District The Judson Mill District announced the transformation of the remaining two historic buildings known as the Jenny and Westervelt into…
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Country Star Cody Webb set to light up Harbison Theatre stage
August 28, 2024
Experience the South Carolina native’s electrifying performance this fall Singer, songwriter, and musician Cody Webb will be performing live September 6, 2024 at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC).…
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Robin Bowers retires as Executive Director of Mission Lexington after 12 years of dedicated service
August 28, 2024
Mission Lexington announces the retirement of Robin Bowers, who has faithfully served as Executive Director for the past 12 years. Under her visionary leadership, Mission Lexington has grown from a…
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Iron Hill welcomes Fall with Harvest Beer Dinner
August 28, 2024
As the crisp autumn air arrives and the pumpkin spice craze kicks off, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant welcomes guests to its Fall Harvest Beer Dinner. For one night only at select…
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Columbia attorney Sydney Lynn elected President of State’s leading association of lawyers
August 28, 2024
The South Carolina Association for Justice has unanimously elected Sydney Lynn as its new President. Lynn, an attorney at Charleston-based Joye Law Firm, will preside over the 1,400-member Association, which…
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Charleston launches Basin Flood Action Program to address immediate flooding concerns
August 28, 2024
Mayor William Cogswell unveiled the city’s new Basin Flood Action Program (BFAP) following a public workshop about the Charleston Integrated Water Plan with city council. BFAP marks a decisive step…
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