S.C. Commerce announces first UK and Republic of Ireland office, managing director
October 16, 2024New 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, 2024Prisma 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024Laurens 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024Clinton 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, 2024As 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, 2024The 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, 2024Republicans 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, 2024McMillan 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, 2024Jeremy 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, 2024Todd 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, 2024Taylor 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, 2024NHE, 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, 2024Trinity 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, 2024The 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, 2024536 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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Mayor Cogswell makes offer to Charleston County for substantial affordable housing investment
October 15, 2024Last week, Mayor William Cogswell took a significant step toward addressing affordable housing in our community by sending a letter of intent (LOI) to Charleston County’s administrator to purchase 993…
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A Conversation with Martin White, Ruffian Software
October 15, 2024Martin White earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Clemson University in 1998. He spent much of his career developing business software for managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide.…
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Prisma Health partnership with Wholespire Richland Coalition awarded $750,000 grant for healthy eating and active living initiative
October 15, 2024Projects to focus on 29203 ZIP code area as part of Duke Endowment’s “Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas” grant program Prisma Health and Wholespire Richland Coalition announced new funding from The…
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S.C. Commerce awarded grant to support state exporters
October 15, 2024State of South Carolina receives U.S. Small Business Administration funding The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration…
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Clemson selected to participate in AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum
October 15, 2024A dedicated team of Clemson University faculty and staff has been selected to participate in the 2024-25 American Association of Colleges and Universities Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. This…
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Clemson University partners with Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea for new study abroad program in Spain
October 15, 2024Clemson University and Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea have partnered to deliver an interdisciplinary study abroad experience in Madrid, Spain, beginning in 2025. Led by the Clemson University Department…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct four Laureates in 2025
October 15, 20242025 inductees commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced four new Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, March…
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Skeletons, ghosts, and haunting music come together for “Chamber Music at the Pearl”
October 15, 2024Chamber Music Charleston continues its newest concert series, “Chamber Music at the Pearl,” on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7pm at the West Ashley Theater Center (1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.…
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The Clinton Community Rallies to Aid Western North Carolina After Devastating Crisis
October 14, 2024The Clinton community has stepped up to support Western North Carolina, where widespread devastation has left many without essential supplies. This mission of compassion was initiated by Casey, Devin, and…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer adds Jay Brietz to leadership team
October 14, 2024BPS announced that Robert James “Jay” Brietz, Jr., CPA, CIA has been named a principal. BPS is one of the premier public accounting and consulting firms in the Southeast, serving leading…
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Shifa Free Clinic receives $561,000 Federal Grant to fund the new INSPIRE-D Project, helping prevent Diabetes in underserved communities
October 14, 2024Shifa Free Clinic announced that it has been awarded over $500,000 in grant funding from the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This…
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2024 Fireflies Holiday Lights tickets on-sale Tuesday
October 14, 2024The show is EVEN BRIGHTER this year with more lights and entertainment The Columbia Fireflies announced that tickets for 2024 Fireflies Holiday Lights presented by Lexington Medical Center go on…
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American Legion Post 25 Celebrates Grand Opening of Pavilion in Laurens
October 14, 2024The grand opening of the American Legion Post 25 pavilion in Laurens, originally set for September 28th, was delayed by a few weeks due to Hurricane Helene. However, the weather…
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Colliers Greenville-Spartanburg Office Report: Downtown rents grow while suburbs lead absorption
October 14, 2024Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Greenville-Spartanburg Office Market Highlights Vacancy in Greenville’s Central Business District (CBD) continues to drop as asking rents rise sharply, highlighting a…
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Charleston-Based Hall Management Group opens seafood-inspired restaurant Halls Catch
October 14, 2024Hotly anticipated new concept from Hall family now open for dinner in Broadwest Nashville; Menu features oysters and caviar, sushi, whole fish and more flown in fresh from around the…
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ARC Document Solutions relocates to Judson Mill District
October 14, 2024Innovative printing company builds on 45 years of success with strategic move to revitalized textile mill ARC Document Solutions, a leader in digital printing and document management services, announced the…
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Berkeley County EMS receives $5,000 donation from 9/11 Heroes Run – Charleston, SC
October 14, 2024For Continued Emergency Care Services Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services was honored as this year’s first responder agency recipient of a $5,000 donation from the 9/11 Heroes Run – Charleston,…
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School District Five names new Director of Planning and Accountability
October 14, 2024Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Audrey Black as Director of Planning and Accountability. Black currently serves as the Director of Federal and State Programs in Richland School District Two.…
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School District Five named the top school district in the Midlands
October 14, 2024Niche.com has released its 2025 Best Schools in America rankings, and Lexington-Richland School District Five was named the number one school district in the Midlands. The website ranks over 10,000…
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Mom and Pop Alliance of South Carolina to Host 2024 Member Appreciation Dinner
October 14, 2024The Mom and Pop Alliance of South Carolina is delighted to announce its 2024 Member Appreciation Dinner, celebrating the vital contributions of small businesses to the state’s economy. The event…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty Property sets new Upstate record with $10 million sale on Lake Keowee
October 14, 2024David Vandeputte with Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has set a new Upstate sales single home sales record with the closing on the best waterfront property on Lake…
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KIND of the Upstate hosting Fall for KINDness on October 20
October 14, 2024An organization founded on the principles of promoting kindness toward all children, KIND of the Upstate, will be hosting a community fundraiser this weekend at Conestee Park. Fall for KINDness…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center Expands Diaper Drive-Thru Event on October 15 to Support Families Impacted by Hurricane Helene
October 14, 2024In response to the growing needs of families affected by Hurricane Helene, the Upstate Pregnancy Center has added a second Diaper Drive-Thru event in Laurens. The additional event will take…
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Charleston Angel Partners hosts Catalyzing Innovation Summit: “Angel Investing as the Cornerstone of Startup Success”
October 14, 2024The heart of Charleston’s entrepreneurial scene will take center stage this October as Charleston Angel Partners (CAP) hosts its highly anticipated Catalyzing Innovation Summit, titled “Angel Investing as the Cornerstone…
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South Carolina tech industry intensifies the State’s economic growth, according to new study by SC Competes
October 14, 2024The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (“SC Competes”) has released its 2024 SC Tech Economic Impact Study, revealing a surge in the state’s tech sector, driven by rapid industry expansion…
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