South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces additional award recipients to be honored at 45th Annual Summit
October 17, 2024
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber), the state’s leading voice for business, is set to host its 45th Annual Summit, presented by Ogletree Deakins, October 28th-30th at the Wild Dunes…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces $1.2 million in grants
October 17, 2024
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 120 grants totaling $1,148,000 to nonprofit organizations across the state. The Foundation supports the work of organizations that meet the immediate…
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Spartanburg Water submits inventory findings for Lead and Copper Rule revision requirement
October 17, 2024
The samples collected showed no lead service or “unknown” lines throughout distribution system In late 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a revised version of its Lead and Copper…
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Grammy-nominated The War and Treaty at Harbison Theatre
October 17, 2024
With opening act The Kentucky Gentlemen, one of NPR’s 2023 “Artists to Watch” The War and Treaty is coming to South Carolina for one night only, November 1, at Harbison…
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SC Ports CEO: 10 million TEUs of capacity, rail capabilities support customers’ growth in booming Southeast
October 17, 2024
In her third State of the Port address, South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin reinforced how SC Ports is a powerful gateway for shippers seeking reliable, highly productive…
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SCDES hosts first Environmental Justice PREP meeting with community partners, plans impactful use of $1 million EPA grant funding
October 17, 2024
On Oct. 15, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) welcomed community partners from around the state to the first EJ Strong PREP meeting, which is a new Environmental…
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From Sacred Earth—Catawba Pottery
October 17, 2024
By Tom Poland On a hot July Saturday I drove to the Native American Studies Center in Lancaster, South Carolina. First chance I got, I abandoned I-20 for U.S. 21.…
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“Gnaw More” Surprises: Terminix warn homeowners of hidden dangers during 2024 Rodent Awareness Week
October 17, 2024
In alignment with Rodent Awareness Week 2024, which takes place October 20-26, Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI), the largest pest control company in the Carolinas, is committed to educating homeowners about…
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“Gnaw More” Surprises: Terminix warn homeowners of hidden dangers during 2024 Rodent Awareness Week
October 17, 2024
In alignment with Rodent Awareness Week 2024, which takes place October 20-26, Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI), the largest pest control company in the Carolinas, is committed to educating homeowners about…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ashley Demosthenes, Lowcountry Land Trust
October 17, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, 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…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands names new Chief Executive Officer
October 16, 2024
After an extensive and thoughtful process in partnership with Find Great People, Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announced the selection of Melanie Huggins to be its next Chief…
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Mashburn Construction expands Upstate presence
October 16, 2024
Mashburn Construction Company, Inc. announced the expansion of their presence in the upstate of South Carolina. The company has been in business for over 48 years, headquartered in Columbia with…
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Early Voting in South Carolina Begins October 21
October 16, 2024
Voters across South Carolina will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early starting Monday, October 21, with early voting centers available statewide, including in Laurens County. South Carolina voters…
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Lexington Medical Center achieves Magnet with Distinction® recognition
October 16, 2024
Lexington Medical Center today achieved Magnet with Distinction recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. “Achieving Magnet with Distinction recognizes the exemplary care…
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Team South Carolina Day Brings Vital Aid to Laurens, Union, and Newberry Counties
October 16, 2024
On Tuesday, October 15, hundreds of residents from Laurens, Union, and Newberry counties gathered at Piedmont Technical College’s Laurens County Higher Education Center in Clinton to receive assistance in the…
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Abacus Planning Group celebrates another Certified Financial Planner Professional
October 16, 2024
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announced that Carolyn A. Stewart has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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Hear tales of the haunted museum and more, on Oct. 31 at Richland Library
October 16, 2024
A museum filled with artifacts from every war in which South Carolinians have fought since the American Revolution inevitably contains many artifacts that were once the treasured possessions of people…
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Sponsorships available for inaugural Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
October 16, 2024
Sponsorship opportunities are available for Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of…
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Award-winning comics artist Ebony Flowers to speak at USC
October 16, 2024
One of the country’s foremost African American comics artists, Ebony Flowers, will discuss creative storytelling during a public talk at the University of South Carolina. Flowers, renowned for her award-winning…
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Leadership team announced for Affordable Upstate
October 16, 2024
Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Property Management (NOAH) has announced the leadership team it has created to help residents of Upstate apartment communities receive better service. NOAH Property Management was created…
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Midlands restauranteurs to open modern steakhouse on Lexington’s Main Street in January 2025
October 16, 2024
A new dining destination is set to open its doors in January 2025 at 101 W. Main St. STE 200, in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina. The project is…
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SCETV honors naturalist Rudy Mancke with a documentary about his impact on South Carolina and the world
October 16, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) honors the legacy of Rudy Mancke, host of NatureScene and NatureNotes, with a special 30-minute documentary airing on Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. on ETV-HD. Rudy…
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Free Community event to celebrate 2024 Lowcountry Artist of the Year
October 16, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation is celebrating the 2024 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year with a free reception on Wednesday, October 23 at 6 p.m. at City Gallery (34 Prioleau St.…
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City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announces public response to planning surveys during 10-Year Master Plan community presentations
October 16, 2024
Citizen Input Matters: See the Results & Shape Our Future! Through recent surveys, more than 1,000 Columbia residents and citizens have shared their thoughts about the future of our community…
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Main Street Laurens Board Announces New Dates for “Squealin’ on the Square”
October 16, 2024
The Main Street Laurens Board of Directors has announced new dates for the highly anticipated annual event, “Squealin’ on the Square.” Originally scheduled for earlier in the fall, the event…
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S.C. Commerce announces first UK and Republic of Ireland office, managing director
October 16, 2024
New international office to continue building trade and investment relations The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the opening of a new international office to serve the United Kingdom…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $52 million multistate settlement with Marriott for data breach of Starwood guest reservation database
October 16, 2024Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large…
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LCI-Lineberger Construction, Inc. expands Lancaster County operations
October 16, 2024
$10 million investment will create 30 new jobs LCI-Lineberger Construction, Inc. (LCI) is expanding its operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 30 new jobs. LCI is…
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Prisma Health Opens New $32 Million Outpatient Surgery Center in the Upstate
October 16, 2024
Prisma Health has opened a state-of-the-art $32 million ambulatory surgery center specializing in same-day-discharge outpatient procedures. The new Prisma Health Surgery Center—Centennial Way, which represents Prisma’s largest outpatient surgery expansion…
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Laurens County Touchdown Club Honors Logan Martin as Player of the Week for September 25th Performance Against Lexington Wildcats
October 16, 2024
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on September 25th, the Player of the week is sophomore linebacker Logan Martin of Laurens District High…
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Clinton High Quarterback Tushawan Richardson Named Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week for October 11
October 16, 2024
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud ot announce that for games played on October 11th, the Player of the week is senior quarterback Tushawan Richardson of Clinton High School.…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson co-leads coalition of AGs urging Homeland Security to uphold integrity of upcoming elections
October 16, 2024South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in sending a letter today to the head of the Department of Homeland Security urging him to…
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Laurens County to Assist Hurricane Helene Survivors
October 16, 2024
Laurens County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene now have access to in-person assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Laurens County Public Library (1017 W. Main St.,…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K9 and Bloodhound Fundraiser Set for October 19th: Join the Community to Support Our Four-Legged Officers
October 16, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for its annual K9 and Bloodhound Fundraiser, set to take place this Saturday, October 19th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…
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Lander University to Host 2024 Miss Lander Pageant: A Showcase of Talent and Grace
October 16, 2024
The community is invited to attend the 2024 Miss Lander Pageant held Monday, November 11 at 7 p.m. in the Abney Cultural Center Auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Lander chapter of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Leads Coalition of Governors in Defense of Help Not Harm Laws
October 16, 2024Governor Henry McMaster today was joined on Tuesday by nine other Republican governors in filing an amicus brief in United States v. Skrmetti supporting Tennessee’s Help Not Harm Law that prohibits physicians…
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Clinton Canopy to Host Second Annual Daffodils for Remembrance Event
October 16, 2024
Clinton Canopy will hold its second annual Daffodils for Remembrance Event on November 9, 2024. Community members are invited to gather in the West Main Street Parking area to plant…
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Stronger than the Storm: Lander University Recovers from Hurricane Helene
October 16, 2024
As Hurricane Helene was releasing its fury across Upstate South Carolina in the early hours of Friday, Sept. 27, Lander University police officers, administrators and essential personnel were alreadyon campus…
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LCSD 55 Targets Excellence with 2023-2024 School Report Card Progress
October 16, 2024
The 2023-2024 School Report Card Data has been released by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC). School report cards contain the…
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Cross Hill Republicans to Hold Organizational Meeting on October 22
October 15, 2024
Republicans in the Cross Hill precinct are invited to gather for an organizational meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Town Park,…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith announces partnership with Providus Capital Partners
October 15, 2024
McMillan Pazdan Smith, LLC (MPS), a leading Southeast-based architecture firm, today announced a partnership with Providus Capital Partners LLC, a growth-oriented equity partner to the architecture and engineering industry. “Providus…
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Office space leased on Broad Street
October 15, 2024
Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, 18 Broad LLC, in the lease of 550 SF of office space at 18 Broad Street, Suite…
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Sale on Meeting Street Road
October 15, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Buyer, Prima LLC, in the sale of 4,170 SF of industrial space located at…
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Tenant representation in Mount Pleasant
October 15, 2024
Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Tenant, Charleston Academy of Musical Theatre in a lease of 2,400 SF of office/warehouse space at 443-H Long Point Rd in Mount…
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NHE promotes Leslie Register to VP of Conventional Properties
October 15, 2024
NHE, Inc. has promoted Leslie Register to Vice President of Conventional Property Management. Register joined NHE in 2023 as a Regional Property Manager bringing more than two decades of experience…
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Trinity Partners leases retail space in Rosewood Shopping Center in Columbia
October 15, 2024
Trinity Partners announced the lease of Suite 3 in the Rosewood Shopping Center at 2800 Rosewood Drive in Columbia, SC. William Mills and Robbie Cook represented the landlord in the…
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South Carolina’s 2024 school report cards show continued improvements in CCSD
October 15, 2024Charleston County School District (CCSD) is sustaining and improving student academic performance and growth along with school climate, according to the annual report cards released by the South Carolina State…
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Smithey Ironware Company expands Charleston County operations
October 15, 2024
$3.1 million investment will create 16 new jobs Smithey Ironware Company (Smithey) is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $3.1 million investment will create 16 new jobs. Smithey is…
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The 35th annual Holiday Festival of Lights opens Nov. 15!
October 15, 2024
The Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park opens on Nov. 15! The event will be open nightly from 5:30 – 10 p.m. through Dec. 31, 2024. For…
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Top-Priced Lake Murray home lists for $3.9M
October 15, 2024
536 Yachting Rd, Lexington, S.C. 29072 $3,998,500; MLS: 594551 Listed by Patrick O’Connor, Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas 5 bedrooms; 4 full- and 1 partial-bedrooms; 7,194 sq. ft.; 2-car…
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