Aqua Blue Pools unveils new brand in 2025
January 8, 2025
Aqua Blue Pools (ABP), the Lowcountry’s premier pool-building company since 1991, announced its new rebranding initiative in 2025. After more than three decades of service under the same trusted brand,…
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Upstate South Carolina Boat Show returns to Greenville Convention Center January 23-26
January 8, 2025
Start planning for summer at the lake at the Upstate SC Boat Show at the Greenville Convention Center from Thursday, January 23 through Sunday, January 26, 2025. This event is…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces attorney elevations
January 8, 2025
Next Generation of Firm Leadership Collins & Lacy, P.C., a leading South Carolina business defense law firm, announced the elevation of four attorneys. Attorneys Molly Flynn, Evan Gessner, Henry McMaster,…
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NAI Earle Furman promotes Nick Smith to Director of Property Management – Greenville
January 8, 2025
NAI Earle Furman announced the promotion of Nick Smith as Director of Property Management – Greenville. Nick has over 14 years with NAI Earle Furman as a Senior Property Manager…
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Fine Arts Center celebrates six students as YoungArts National Competition award winners
January 8, 2025The Fine Arts Center announced that six students have been honored as winners in the prestigious YoungArts National Competition. Six Fine Arts Center students were also selected last year for…
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Calendar Update 2025
January 8, 2025
Riverbanks Zoo Reveals Starting Lineup For 2025 Riverbanks Zoo and Garden kicks off 2025 with the highly anticipated return of Free Fridays and the introduction of a lofty new resident,…
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Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q4 2024 notable transactions
January 8, 2025
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the fourth quarter of 2024. Sales Transactions • Roger Winn, SIOR, Braden Shockley, SIOR, and Will McGregor represented…
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Court Walsh of Robinson Gray appointed to S.C. Contractor’s Licensing Board
January 8, 2025
Court Walsh, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to the South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board. The board regulates the licensing, certification or…
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Margaret-Ann Ashburn earns another real estate designation
January 8, 2025
Margaret-Ann Ashburn with CARTER Realty in Columbia has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation. Earning the designation requires 16 hours of specialized instruction plus ancillary courses and a…
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Lakeland Capital surpasses $200 Million in total transactions
January 8, 2025
Lakeland Capital, a private, multifamily investment company active in select East Coast markets, announced it has surpassed $200 million in total transactions. In 2024, the firm completed a disposition, refinancing…
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Sarabeth Jordan Boutique to Continue Thriving Online as Storefront Closes
January 8, 2025
After four years of serving the community with carefully curated fashion and heartfelt service, Sarabeth Jordan has announced the closing of her boutique storefront, effective January 31, 2025. While this…
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Rhonda White promoted to Community Studio Leader at DP3 Architects
January 8, 2025
DP3 Architects announced that Rhonda White has stepped into a new leadership role as Community Studio Leader. In her new role, Rhonda will oversee the firm’s community projects, bringing her…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces four staff members
January 8, 2025
Artist development, arts industry and communications roles filled The South Carolina Arts Commission began 2025 with full teams serving artists and arts organizations and its communications needs after adding four…
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Mission Lexington expands Ron Williams’ role to lead capital funding and growth initiatives
January 8, 2025
Mission Lexington announced that Ron Williams, Director of Operations will be expanding his role within the organization to oversee capital funding initiatives and manage projects related to corporate and foundation…
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Converse University receives $10K donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
January 8, 2025
Feeding the Hungry grant addresses food insecurity; supports nutrition education Converse University has received $10,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to restore hope and help rebuild after Hurricane…
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Laurens County Officials Sworn In During Ceremony at Courthouse
January 8, 2025
The main courtroom of the Laurens County Courthouse was filled to capacity on the evening of Tuesday, January 7, as the community gathered for the swearing-in ceremony of recently elected…
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City of Clinton Seeks Community Input to Make Christmas 2025 Shine Bright
January 7, 2025
As the holiday season comes to a close, the City of Clinton is already planning for Christmas 2025 to ensure the community experiences a holiday season to remember. Recognizing the…
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3 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
January 7, 2025
If you have sustained damage or losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, it is important to act quickly, as the deadline to apply for federal assistance is approaching.…
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City of Laurens Fire Department Reflects on a Year of Service and Excellence
January 7, 2025
The City of Laurens Fire Department in Laurens County had an extraordinary year in 2024, responding to over 1,900 alarms, managing the challenges of a detrimental storm, and dedicating countless…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Pushes Back Against Unlawful Racial Discrimination in Law School Admissions
January 7, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson signed onto a letter raising concerns that proposed changes to the American Bar Association’s (ABA) admission standards for law schools violate a Supreme Court…
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Approaching Winter Storm Threatens Community Blood Supply
January 7, 2025
The Blood Connection Enacts Emergency Continuity of Operations as Blood Supply Reaches Point of Criticality As the first major winter storm of 2025 bears down on the region, The Blood…
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Meta Announces Major Changes to Reduce Content Censorship
January 7, 2025
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced sweeping changes to its content moderation policies, signaling a shift away from practices that have been criticized as overly restrictive.…
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Laurens Little League Registration Now Open
January 7, 2025
It’s time to grab your gloves and get ready for an exciting season of Laurens Little League baseball! Registration is officially open for the 2025 season, welcoming players for the…
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Columbia College launches lacrosse program, welcomes accomplished head coaches
January 7, 2025
The college proudly announces the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, set to debut in 2026, and welcomes Tom Kinney and Mallory Bahr to lead the programs In a…
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Luck Companies growing quarry operations across South Carolina
January 7, 2025
Combined investment of $450 million will create 70 new jobs FAST FACTS Luck Companies is growing its quarry operations across South Carolina. The combined investment of $450 million will create…
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Charleston Metro Chamber celebrates 2024 Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator graduates
January 7, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the graduation of the 2024 Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) cohort on December 11. This milestone marked the culmination of a transformative,…
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Good Strategies launches new Tricounty Nonprofit Directory and Events Calendar to boost local volunteerism
January 7, 2025
Good Strategies, Charleston’s leader in social impact solutions, announced the launch of two new Charleston regional community resources aimed at making it easier to discover and engage with more of…
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Gateway named beneficiary of The Spinks Family Foundation’s 2024 giving
January 7, 2025
Gateway is honored to be one of the Spinks Family Foundation’s 2024 charitable giving beneficiaries. One of the Foundation’s key areas of giving is mental health, which aligns with Gateway’s…
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The New Orleans Blues
January 7, 2025
By Tom Poland New Orleans-bound, Georgia Dawgs Andy and I left Columbia, South Carolina, December 31 at 7:30 a.m. Headed to the Sugar Bowl, our rooms waited at a…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
January 7, 2025
myMechanic, The After Cancer, and Volare Boats were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Brokerbase, NovaVia Spine & Biologics, Rapid Title, and Zitles received new grant funding. All…
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Maynard Nexsen elevates nine attorneys to Shareholder
January 7, 2025
Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 24 offices across the United States, announced the promotion of nine attorneys to Shareholder, effective January 1, 2025. The Firm’s new shareholders include…
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Turner Padget elevates Ben Calhoun to Shareholder
January 7, 2025
Turner Padget announces the elevation of Benjamin E. Calhoun as a shareholder. Calhoun is based in the firm’s Columbia office, where he is a member of the nationally recognized Workplace…
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Lucius Bullock joins Smith Robinson law firm as associate
January 7, 2025
Attorney Lucius Bullock has joined SMITH | ROBINSON law firm as an associate, practicing in the areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, general litigation, and tort claims act litigation.…
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Public safety startup PursuitAlert appoints new CEO
January 7, 2025
PursuitAlert, a leading innovator in public safety technology founded by former Pickens County Undersheriff Tim Morgan, announced the appointment of Joe Cameron as its new Chief Executive Officer. Morgan founded…
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Collier to focus on Third Place speaking in 2025
January 7, 2025
Commercial real estate thought leader, Racquel Collier, will focus her 2025 speaking engagements on the Third Place concept. As the founder and CEO of Caliber Real Estate while serving on…
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Tickets for the Greenville Jewish Film Festival next pop-up film event go on sale tomorrow
January 7, 2025
Tickets go on sale January 7 as the Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s Pop-Up Movie series returns Sunday, February 9 at 4 p.m. at the Camelot Cinemas with the Israeli film…
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Dodge® Industrial receives Distinguished Industry Partner of the Year Award
January 7, 2025
Dodge Industrial, Inc., a leading provider of innovative industrial solutions, received the Distinguished Industry Partner Award from the Anderson Institute of Technology (AIT) in recognition of its Belton manufacturing facility’s…
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FordHarrison announces new office managing partner in Spartanburg office
January 7, 2025
FordHarrison LLP, a management-side labor and employment law firm, announced that the firm has named new office managing partners in three offices, effective January 1, 2025, including: Jeffrey A. Lehrer…
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Burnette wins Toal award from South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
January 7, 2025
Malissa Burnette, a founding partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has received the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association Jean Hoefer Toal Award. It’s an honor the organization rarely bestows. Burnette…
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Tickets for the Greenville Jewish Film Festival next pop-up film event on sale now
January 6, 2025
Tickets are on sale now as the Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s Pop-Up Movie series returns Sunday, February 9 at 4 p.m. at the Camelot Cinemas with the Israeli film –…
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Forrest Adair: Celebrating 43 Years of Pharmacy Excellence
January 6, 2025
Forrest Adair, a name synonymous with personalized care and independent pharmacy services, recently concluded a remarkable 43-year career at Adair Apothecary in Laurens, South Carolina. In our interview with him,…
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Laurens County Touchdown Club to Honor 2024 Football Standouts at Annual Awards Banquet
January 6, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Touchdown Club will host its annual TD Club Awards Banquet on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Ridge. This highly anticipated…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Reflects on a Remarkable 2024
January 6, 2025
The 2024 Annual Report from Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) showcases an extraordinary year of achievements in litter reduction, recycling, and community beautification. With a mission to engage the public…
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Candidate Filing for 2025 Laurens County Municipal Elections Closes
January 6, 2025
Candidate filing for the 2025 Laurens County Municipal Elections closed today at noon, Friday, January 3, 2025. The elections will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2025, and will use the Majority-Runoff…
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Rodgers Creations Expands Creative Catering with Customizable Graze Packages
January 6, 2025
Rodgers Creations, a Laurens-based catering business renowned for its stunning charcuterie spreads, continues to delight the Upstate community with an expanded menu of graze packages. Known for bringing a touch…
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Regional Librarian recognized at Stiles Point Elementary
January 6, 2025
Cooper named Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year Leslie Cooper, the teacher-librarian at Stiles Point Elementary School, was named the Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year on December 11, 2024,…
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Berkeley County hosting Community Development Block Grant Workshop
January 6, 2025
Registration Period Opening December 30, 2024 Berkeley County is hosting a special Application Workshop on its Community Development Block Grant Program at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the Assembly…
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Greenville Transit Authority operations and maintenance facility opens
January 6, 2025
Creating the foundation to fulfill mobility goals and support growing demand for bus service, the Greenville Transit Authority opened a state-of-the-art operations and maintenance facility at 205 Arcadia Drive. City,…
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Gateway moves closer to groundbreaking
January 6, 2025
Greenville’s skyline will rise as a project decades in the making moves closer to reality. The Design and Review Board (DRB) unanimously approved street lighting and landscaping plans for the…
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Colliers South Carolina Student Housing Report: High interest rates, slow enrollment growth moderate student housing market
January 6, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report 2024 South Carolina Student Housing Market Highlights South Carolina’s student housing market saw privately owned inventory grow to 36,816 beds even as overall…
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