Presbyterian College Baseball & Softball Season Tickets on sale now
January 27, 2025
The Presbyterian College Athletic Department has released ticket availability for the 2025 Blue Hose baseball and softball seasons, beginning next month. Blue Hose fans can purchase tickets to any of…
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Trinity Partners facilitates industrial sublease in St. Louis, Missouri
January 27, 2025
Trinity Partners has completed the sublease of an industrial facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Bruce Harper, SIOR, one of the founding partners of the South Carolina office, represented the sublessor,…
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Lima One Capital hires Dave Hughes as Senior Director of Core Servicing
January 27, 2025
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has hired mortgage servicing industry leader Dave Hughes as its new Senior Director of Core Servicing. Hughes, who will…
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‘Medically Speaking’ Series at Lander Examines Evolution, Future of Health Care
January 27, 2025
The evolution of health care for the treatment of diseases of the spine and brain, along with the future of health care more broadly, was a topic of interest when…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 26th Annual Chefs’ Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger
January 27, 2025
Sponsorships are available to support Lowcountry Food Bank Childhood Hunger programs Donate and support Lowcountry Food Bank Childhood Feeding Programs: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/chefsfeast-1/event/26thannualchefsfeast/ Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that its 26th…
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Lander Education Professor to Discuss Decision Education in Community Lecture
January 27, 2025
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the fourth installment of the 2024-25 Community Lecture Series Tuesday, February 4. Dr. Rachel Schiera,…
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American Floral named winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2025 and WeddingWire Couples Choice Award 2025
January 27, 2025
19th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Recognizes Top Wedding Professionals Across the U.S. The family-team at American Floral, announced that her company has been selected as a 2025 winner of…
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre welcomes Kelley Barnhardt as Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives
January 27, 2025
South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) announced the addition of Kelley Barnhardt as the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives. Kelley officially joined the SCCT team on Monday, January 13, 2025, bringing…
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The deadline is approaching: WhatWorksSC Award
January 27, 2025
South Carolina is home to many outstanding programs that are designed to support public education and help the children of our state succeed in school and life. To celebrate and learn…
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WKHS teacher Susan Scott earns a Presidential Award for Excellence in teaching
January 27, 2025
Dr. Susan Scott from White Knoll High School recently received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This program, administered by the National Science Foundation on behalf…
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Columbia-Richland 911 Hiring Fair at capacity
January 27, 2025
The Columbia-Richland 911 Hiring Fair scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. is now at capacity. Please also note that the hiring fair has changed…
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National report reveals BMT program at MUSC one of only 12 centers performing better than expected
January 27, 2025
The Medical University of South Carolina Blood and Marrow Transplant Program’s outcomes for one-year survival for allogeneic transplant are above the expected survival rate, compared with similar patients transplanted across the U.S. The Center for International Blood and Marrow…
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Revolutionary War Lecture on General Thomas Sumter Rescheduled for January 28 at Laurens County Museum
January 27, 2025
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series program about General Thomas Sumter has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28, at 7:00 pm. Durant Ashmore will speak about the life,…
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LEC Pay It Forward Program: Angel Caughorn Supports Joanna Fire Department
January 27, 2025
Angel Caughorn, Member Service Representative at Laurens Electric Cooperative, paid forward $500 to the Joanna Fire Department as part of the cooperative’s employee Pay It Forward program. Founded in 1966,…
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Tax Season Kicks Off: What South Carolina Taxpayers Need to Know
January 27, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially begins accepting tax returns today, January 27, 2025, marking the start of the tax filing season. Taxpayers have until April 15, 2025, to submit…
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Sunny Meadow Boutique Launches Baby and Gift Registries for Easy and Personalized Gifting
January 27, 2025
Sunny Meadow Boutique, located on the historic Public Square in Laurens, has announced an exciting new feature on its website: Baby and Gift Registries! Responding to customer requests for a seamless way…
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Carolina Land Company Facilitates Sale of 20-Acre Tract in Laurens, SC, for Future Homestead”
January 27, 2025
Carolina Land Company recently represented the seller in the sale of a 20 +/- acre tract on Alewine Drive in Laurens, SC. The buyer purchased the property to create their…
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South Carolina Pimento Cheese Festival – March 29th
January 26, 2025
Red Maple Events, LLC, announces South Carolina’s first Pimento Cheese Festival will be held on Saturday, March 29th from 11am-4pm at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia, South Carolina. The festival…
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ABC Carolinas announces 2025 Lowcountry regional council leadership team
January 24, 2025
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas ABC Carolinas announces the 2025 leadership team for the organization’s Lowcountry Regional Leadership Council, chaired by Miller Valentine’s Timothy (TC) Cooner. Cooner noted,…
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ABC Carolinas announces Upstate Regional Council leadership team for 2025
January 24, 2025
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas ABC Carolinas announces the 2025 leadership team for the organization’s Upstate Regional Leadership Council, chaired by S&ME’s Jonathan Thrasher. Thrasher noted, “In 2025,…
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ABC Carolinas announces leadership team for 2025 for Midlands Regional Leadership Council
January 24, 2025
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced the 2025 leadership team for the Midlands Regional Leadership Council, chaired by Equipment Share’s Lee Nabors. Nabors noted, “More residents,…
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S.C. Arts Commission granted a record $18.5 million in FY24 through 721 awards
January 24, 2025
With final reports in, the South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing a record grantmaking investment in South Carolina artists (#SCArtists), arts organizations, and arts learning in the 2024 fiscal year.…
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Prisma Health announces Sharyl Smith, APR, as its executive vice president and chief strategy officer
January 24, 2025
Prisma Health announced the appointment of Sharyl Smith, APR, as executive vice president and chief strategy officer. With more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing and communications…
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David Campbell named CEO of Chernoff Newman
January 24, 2025
Chernoff Newman, a leading integrated communications agency, announces the promotion of David Campbell to Chief Executive Officer. With a proven track record of operational excellence and a decades-long commitment to…
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Brooks Gaylord joins Wyche’s Commercial Real Estate Practice Group
January 23, 2025
Former General Counsel brings extensive experience in real estate transactions, finance, and development Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced that Brooks Gaylord has joined…
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University of South Carolina Dance Marathon
January 23, 2025
University of South Carolina Students Stand Together to Make Endless Miracles University of South Carolina Dance Marathon celebrates a yearlong fundraising initiative on Feb. 22, revealing the number of miracles…
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The Lost Art of Letter Writing
January 23, 2025
By Tom Poland When you write about earlier times as I often do, you hear from people who lived the very days you describe. Over the course of summer…
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Entrepreneur Minute – John Powell, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE)
January 23, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Trinity Partners announces the sale of landmark office building in downtown Columbia
January 23, 2025
Trinity Partners announced the sale of a Class A office building located at 1710 Gervais Street in Columbia, SC. Macon Lovelace, SIOR and Meredith Rhodes of Trinity Partners represented the…
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Don’t miss the 2025 Tourism Marketing Summit February 5th at Harbison Theatre!
January 23, 2025
Website traffic dipping? Feeling lost or overwhelmed by Google’s big changes and AI integration? The 2025 Tourism Marketing Summit is here to provide attendees with the essential tools, knowledge, and…
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Meyer Center for Special Children welcomes new board members
January 23, 2025
The Meyer Center for Special Children announced the addition of four distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors: Jake Fischer, Kate Little, Hall Todd, and Joseph Williams. These new members…
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The United Way of the Midlands updates schedule and seeks volunteers for 2025 Point-in-Time Homelessness Counts
January 23, 2025
The United Way of the Midlands is calling on community members to join the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Counts. The PIT Counts were originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday,…
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Big Red Barn Retreat named as 2024 Catalyst Award winner
January 23, 2025
Every year, Central Carolina Community Foundation honors a local nonprofit with the David W. Robinson Catalyst Award to recognize an outstanding organization making a significant difference in our community. This…
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Truliant continues Upstate S.C. expansion with new branch in Mauldin
January 23, 2025
Truliant, a top 100 U.S. credit union, announced that it opened a new branch today in Mauldin, S.C., as part of its Upstate South Carolina expansion. The branch is located…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in VBASE Oil Company
January 23, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in VBASE Oil Company. The Pendleton-based startup manufactures a new class of sustainable, high-performance base oils that are biobased,…
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City of Columbia facilities to have delayed start due to winter weather on Thursday, January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025
Due to the threat of black ice and dangerous roads, City of Columbia facilities will be operating on a delayed start tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025 and will open at…
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Broadstreet announces BridgesCRM
January 22, 2025
Broadstreet.net recently announced the launch of BridgesCRM, a tool designed to help small businesses manage customer relationships and improve their sales processes. According to Broadstreet CEO, Tom Sliker, the new…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds coastal engineering with addition of South Coast Engineers
January 22, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further expanding its services through the strategic acquisition of South Coast Engineers (SCE) in Fairhope, Alabama. SCE was formally established in…
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South Carolina Republicans Push for Closed Primaries with H. 3643
January 22, 2025
A resounding majority of South Carolina Republicans—at least 90%, according to recent data—are calling for action to protect the integrity of the GOP’s candidate selection process. At the center of…
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Santee Cooper seeking proposals to acquire and finish V.C. Summer Nuclear Station expansion
January 22, 2025
Responding to interest nationally in new nuclear power to help meet growing electricity needs, Santee Cooper today launched a process seeking proposals to acquire and complete, or propose alternatives, for…
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Laurens County First Steps Empowers Families Through Parents as Teachers Program
January 22, 2025
Laurens County First Steps (LCFS) is dedicated to supporting parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher. Through the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program, LCFS serves…
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Laurens County Development Corporation Hosts Annual Meeting to Highlight 2024 Achievements
January 22, 2025
On Tuesday, January 21, the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) held its annual meeting at Musgrove Mill Golf Club, drawing a full house of community leaders despite frigid temperatures and…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2025 band lineup, with 24 acts across six stages
January 22, 2025
St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast, announces the lineup for its 43rd event, set for Saturday, March 15, in Columbia,…
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Lander Department of Music to Host Student Honors Recital
January 22, 2025
The community is invited to join the Department of Music at Lander University for the Student Honors Recital Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Josephine B. Abney Cultural…
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Arctic Breeze Freezes Blood Collections
January 22, 2025
The Arctic Breeze storm system dealt significant disruptions to The Blood Connection’s (TBC) operations across its eastern service areas, intensifying the need for blood donations in minimally affected areas. Severe…
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Big South Releases 2025 Baseball Preseason Awards
January 22, 2025
Following an exceptional 2024 season, the Presbyterian College baseball team has landed four student-athletes on the Big South Conference’s annual Preseason All-Conference Team. Jackson Hugus, Jake Randolph, Trey Fenderson, and Sean Hollister were instrumental in…
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Martha Franks Retirement Community Celebrates 40 Years of Christ-Centered Ministry
January 22, 2025
Martha Franks Retirement Community in Laurens, SC, invites the community to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM. This special event commemorates four decades of…
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Mast General Store hosts a RoundUp to support the Arts on January 24-26
January 22, 2025
Dolly Parton’s birthday is January 19, and she is 79 years young! Mast General Store is celebrating Dolly’s birthday and her legacy of support for many different causes with a…
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City Limits Barbeque Chef again named James Beard Awards semifinalist
January 22, 2025
West Columbia Chef Robbie Robinson of City Limits Barbeque has been named a 2025 James Beard Awards® semifinalist for the second consecutive year. Robinson earned the semifinalist nod in the…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina earns A+ rating from AM Best for 23rd consecutive year
January 22, 2025
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been awarded an A+ rating from AM Best Company for the 23rd consecutive year. AM Best, a leading global insurance rating and information source, evaluates companies…
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