Primaries Certified, Runoffs Set for June 25
June 17, 2024
If you believe your vote doesn’t matter, think again. The race for Laurens County Council District 7 is heading to a runoff because the candidates received an equal number of…
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Dorchester County welcomes Denise M. Christmas as new Deputy Administrator – Chief Financial Officer
June 17, 2024
Dorchester County is pleased to announce Denise M. Christmas as the new Deputy Administrator/Chief Financial Officer. With 24 years of dedicated county government experience in South Carolina, Ms. Christmas brings…
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Hood Construction hits 3 million man-hours without a lost time incident
June 17, 2024
Hood Construction proudly announces they have reached 3 million man-hours without a lost time incident. This landmark accomplishment is not commonly reached among firms of Hood’s size, especially among those employing…
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National League of Cities brings Centennial ‘Roadshow’ to the City of Columbia
June 17, 2024
The City of Columbia is honored to announce its participation as an official stop on the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This initiative is…
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Congaree Vista Guild announces new board members
June 17, 2024
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the election of new board members for 2024-2027. The organization has a 13-member board, six of whom are selected by the current board members,…
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Spartanburg Water participating in the SCORE program to help Recycle Oyster Shells
June 17, 2024
Statewide program collects and recycles oyster shells to benefit the South Carolina coast Spartanburg Water is now only the second location in the Upstate to partner with the South Carolina…
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Pelion-area schools eligible for no-cost meals
June 17, 2024
Forts Pond Elementary, Pelion Elementary, Pelion Middle and Pelion High in Lexington County School District One are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024–25 school year. Section…
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Transportation Penny yielding strong results in road safety, efficiency
June 17, 2024
County aims to boost transportation enhancements with potential new Penny Richland County is boasting safer and more efficient travel for residents and commuters as County Council considers funding avenues for…
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Design/Development Review Commission | Thursday, June 20, 2024
June 17, 2024
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, the Design/Development Review Commission meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or…
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Columbia’s Historic Black Business District featured in new documentary film “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street” to premiere in Columbia June 19
June 17, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street,” a powerful documentary that chronicles…
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“Operation: Cool Down” provides a fan to beat the heat
June 17, 2024
With temperatures staying steady over 90 degrees for the foreseeable future, Chief Terrence Green would like to remind the Town of Lexington community that the Lexington Police Department offers free…
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Irmo High School names new varsity basketball coach
June 17, 2024
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Alex Quillen as the new head basketball coach for Irmo High School. He will replace Tim Whipple who is retiring. Quillen is an Irmo…
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Explore Charleston hosts annual meeting
June 17, 2024
Area Leaders Honored for Distinguished Service More than 450 business and civic leaders gathered at the Charleston Marriott for Explore Charleston’s annual meeting. Attendees heard from special guest Sheila Johnson,…
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Kids Teeth expands team with the addition of Dr. Frances Gouldin as new Associate Pediatric Dentist
June 17, 2024
Kids Teeth, a locally owned and operated dental practice for children in a welcoming environment, is thrilled to announce the addition of a new Associate Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Frances Gouldin,…
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Santee Cooper’s Lake Moultrie Regional Water System awarded for 25 years of outstanding performance
June 17, 2024
Santee Cooper received the 25-Year Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water, a program developed by Environmental Protection Agency, American Water Works Association, and associated Partner organizations to guide water utilities toward improving…
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SCDOT to fully reopen part of US 701 North in Horry County after storm drain installation completed early
June 17, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will reopen part of US 701 North in Horry County at 6 p.m. on June 13. The portion of road was closed on June…
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Spartanburg Water issues boil water advisory for Residents in Central Pacolet and Pacolet Mills
June 17, 2024
Advisory is in effect until further notice, with a minimum of 48-hours Residents and businesses in Central Pacolet and Pacolet Mills are now under a boil water advisory. Spartanburg Water…
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Buist teacher honored by the SC Bar
June 17, 2024
Buist Academy’s seventh grade English teacher, Christopher Garner, was recently honored by the South Carolina (SC) Bar; he was named their 2024 Law Related Education (LRE) Middle School Teacher of the…
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Special Day for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
June 17, 2024
RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN CELEBRATES 40 MILLIONTH GUEST Riverbanks Zoo and Garden marked a significant milestone today as Peyton McMillan became the Zoo’s 40 millionth guest. Since opening its gates…
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An arduous Mountain and an indomitable Marine
June 17, 2024
How a 70-year-old Marine officer from South Carolina proves the Marine Corps still builds men By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD America’s Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, when…
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Lander’s Jason Smith Tandem Jumps with Golden Knights
June 17, 2024
Jason Smith, director of military and veteran services at Lander University, recently participated in the Golden Knights Tandem Jump at Orangeburg Municipal Airport as part of a U.S. Army recruiting…
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United Way of Laurens County Hosts 30th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
June 17, 2024
The United Way of Laurens County is excited to announce its 30th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, set to take place on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the Greenwood Country Club.…
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Courthouse Coffee to Close Amid Changes on the Square
June 17, 2024
With the unfortunate closing of Palmetto Brothers Dispensary, the Square in Laurens faces another loss as Courthouse Coffee announces its last day of operation will be Wednesday, June 19th. Tim,…
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Upcountry History Museum channels the ‘Force’ for newest exhibition
June 17, 2024
Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters often create lasting identities by the costumes they wear. There’s no mistaking who the characters are in “Finding the Force…Awakening an Empire,”…
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SCbio welcomes Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for new Greenville life science hub
June 17, 2024
SCbio welcomes Kimberly Penick as Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for Main Street Labs, the newest 100,000-square-foot development in downtown Greenville that will become a laboratory hub for life sciences.…
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James Becker named 2024 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Litigation – Banking and Finance in Columbia
June 17, 2024
Best Lawyers has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder James Y. “Jamie” Becker as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for litigation – banking and finance in Columbia, South Carolina.…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Updates Community Resources and Blessing Boxes
June 17, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has released an updated and comprehensive list of community resources and Blessing Boxes available to residents. These resources provide vital assistance, from food and clothing…
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Town of Cross Hill Prepares for Nonpartisan Municipal Election
June 17, 2024
The community of Cross Hill is gearing up for its upcoming nonpartisan municipal election, scheduled for Tuesday, July 30. Residents will head to the polls at the Cross Hill Precinct,…
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USPS to Close on June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth
June 17, 2024
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Freedom Day, also known as Juneteenth. According to the USPS, all postal service locations…
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STP Father-Son Duo Reflect on How Their Dads Shaped Their Desire to Serve
June 17, 2024
By SCDPS Staff Member, Teddy Kulmala With three generations of law enforcement officers in their family, serving others is not learned for State Transport Police Master Officer Thomas Thrasher and…
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Celebrate Summer at Ferguson Meditation Garden’s Ice Cream Social
June 15, 2024
The Ferguson Meditation Garden Board invites the public to celebrate the summer season with a delightful Ice Cream Social on June 22nd, 2024. This family-friendly event will take place from…
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GSSM Offers Tuition-Free Virtual Courses to SC High School Students for 2024-2025 School Year
June 15, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) has announced an exciting new opportunity for high school students across the state. For the 2024-2025 school year, GSSM will…
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State Department Revives Online Passport Renewal Service
June 15, 2024
Good news for U.S. travelers (and introverts) — renewing your passport might no longer require an in-person visit. The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday that it is reintroducing a trial…
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Megan Medley joins Colliers | South Carolina as Marketing Assistant in Spartanburg
June 14, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce that Megan Medley has joined the Spartanburg office as a Marketing Assistant. In her role, Medley will support the industrial, retail and…
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City of Laurens Announces Amnesty Period Before “Clean Up Crack Down” for a Cleaner, Safer Community
June 13, 2024
In an effort to enhance the beauty and safety of the community, the City of Laurens is offering city residents a unique opportunity to address property maintenance code violations without…
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Firefly Distillery unveils Tom & Huck Distillers: A New Era of Refined Spirits
June 13, 2024
An elevated whiskey and bourbon experience launches ahead of Father’s Day & National Bourbon Day Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s most popular distillery, announces the launch of Tom & Huck Distillers,…
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Origins of life scientist Greg Springsteen receives Governor’s Award
June 13, 2024
Furman University’s Greg Springsteen, professor of chemistry, received the 2024 South Carolina Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution in a June 11 ceremony at…
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Colliers hires Chandler Messer as Property Management Coordinator
June 13, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Chandler Messer has joined the company as Property Management Coordinator in the firm’s Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in the Greenville office. In…
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The ARK of SC announces 8th Annual “Swing for the ARK” Golf Tournament
June 13, 2024
Event to Raise Funds and Awareness for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Programs in Upper Dorchester and Lower Orangeburg Counties The 8th Annual Swing for the ARK will take place at Lake…
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Camp Rise Above receives grant to provide adaptive overnight camp programs for children with disabilities and serious illnesses
June 13, 2024
Camp Rise Above (CRA) received a $50,000 grant from the Honda USA Foundation to provide adaptive and inclusive overnight camp programs for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and life challenges.…
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Charleston biscuit brand launches new product in local Whole Foods Market
June 13, 2024
Charleston-based Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits just recently launched its Biscuit Crackers in select Whole Foods Market stores, including the Savannah Highway and Mt Pleasant locations. Biscuit Crackers go perfectly with dips or on a charcuterie…
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A New Backroad Magazine
June 13, 2024
By Tom Poland Backroad Portfolio You cannot raise your ancestors from their grave, but you can appreciate how they lived. Just take a backroad deep into the countryside and…
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Hollings opens new dedicated cancer clinical trials unit
June 13, 2024MUSC Hollings Cancer Center has opened the Summer and Clyde Anderson Advanced Cancer Therapy Clinic to provide specialized care to patients participating in phase I clinical trials for cancer. This…
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Trinity Partners announces the sale of 1907 Thurmond Mall in Columbia, SC
June 13, 2024
Trinity Partners represented both sides in the disposition of 1907 Thurmond Mall in Columbia, SC. Peyton Bryant, CCIM, SIOR, and John Coleman represented the seller and Roger Winn, SIOR, Braden…
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Pvolve-Columbia debuts in Columbia
June 13, 2024
Pvolve, an omni-channel fitness company making their South Carolina debut with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 12 and a grand opening celebration Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m.- 1…
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Celebrate Juneteenth week with Black Eats Week 803
June 13, 2024
Announcement of participating food establishments in the Midlands area, June 17-23 Get ready! The 2nd Annual Black Eats Week 803 is just around the corner, and nine Black-owned food establishments will participate in this…
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The “and” principle
June 13, 2024
By Jeff Becraft This week I was talking to someone and they told me about the “and” principle. I was talking to them about how sometimes certain situations or…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces Preservation Through Art: Charleston
June 13, 2024
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Preservation Through Art: Charleston, an exhibition at City Gallery that presents new interpretations by Charleston area artists of 150-year-old etchings of…
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Carrero named principal of Lakeside Middle School
June 13, 2024
At their June 11 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Dr. Megan Carrero as the new principal of Lakeside Middle School. She replaces Casey…
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S.C. Police Chiefs Association, U.S. Secret Service representative, others receive counter-riot briefing in June
June 13, 2024National security analyst briefs South Carolina law enforcement leaders By Chris Carter Kyle Shideler, director and senior analyst for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security at the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Security…
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