Serve your county: local boards, committees looking for volunteers
June 24, 2026
Richland County offers the public opportunities to stay active in their local government by serving on one of several volunteer boards and committees. To apply for an open position online,…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Multifamily Market Q1 2026
June 24, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Charleston multifamily demand holds steady as growth pushes inland. Market Highlights Development activity is accelerating inland from Charleston, particularly across the North Charleston and…
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Colliers Report: Augusta-Aiken Industrial Market Q1 2026
June 24, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Move-outs and speculative construction are increasing liquidity. Market Highlights Despite a Q1 leasing slowdown, the Augusta-Aiken market saw an increase in quality options for…
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Cohn Construction completes the expansion & renovation of First Baptist Church of Irmo
June 24, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the expansion & renovation of First Baptist Church of Irmo, delivering a revitalized sanctuary & narthex addition designed to better serve the congregation and support future…
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Laurens County Council Passes Budget on Third Reading, Hears Hours of Public Input
June 24, 2026
Laurens County Council passed its general budget on a third reading vote during a special called meeting that included public hearings on both the general budget and the fire budget.…
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Laurens County SAFE Home Receives $25,100 Grant to Expand Legal Help for Domestic Violence Survivors
June 24, 2026
Laurens County SAFE Home has received a 25,100.00 grant from the South Carolina Bar Foundation to support its Legal Advocacy program. DawnMarie Ardelt , executive director of Laurens County SAFE…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd team receives Local Counsel of the Year Award from New Civil Liberties Alliance
June 24, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder Steve A. Matthews and associate Sarah Hodges recently received the “George Washington Award for Local Counsel of the Year” from the New Civil…
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Father and daughter honored together through Greenville Technical College’s ASPIRE Scholars Initiative
June 24, 2026While many students celebrate academic achievements with their families, Emma S. and her father, Josh S., had the opportunity to celebrate alongside one another. This spring, both were recognized through…
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SC Hunters for the Hungry Launches First All-Season Raffle to Fight Food Insecurity
June 24, 2026
SC Hunters for the Hungry is holding its first All-Season Raffle, a fundraiser that gives one winner a three-gun package while helping put venison on the tables of food-insecure families…
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McCrory Construction’s Chris Corbett earns national design-build credential
June 24, 2026
Chris Corbett, Senior Preconstruction Manager for McCrory Construction, has earned the prestigious Designated Design-Build Professional® (DBIA®) certification. This sought-after construction industry credential requires successful completion of the Design-Build Institute of…
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mRNA research highlights South Carolina’s growing role in life sciences innovation
June 24, 2026South Carolina’s life sciences sector is growing rapidly, and new advances in mRNA-based cancer research are drawing attention to the state’s expanding role in medical innovation. mRNA technology is now…
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Georgetown County Board of Education approves 2026–2027 budget
June 24, 2026
During a Special Called Board Meeting held Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the Georgetown County Board of Education approved the Georgetown County School District’s 2026–2027 General Fund Budget by a vote…
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Fountain Inn Police Department Earns Reaccreditation Through South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Program
June 24, 2026
In June 2026, the City of Fountain Inn Police Department earned reaccreditation through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation (SCLEA) Program, reaffirming the department’s commitment to excellence, professionalism, accountability, and…
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Progress Continues at Historic Joanna Stadium as Hornets Prepare to Return Home
June 24, 2026
A ballpark once left overgrown and forgotten is steadily being transformed into a first-class baseball facility and community gathering place, as restoration work continues at Historic Joanna Stadium. The project,…
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Hobcaw Barony announces special semiquincentennial lecture: “The Most Dangerous Sentence Ever Written”
June 23, 2026
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Hobcaw Barony will host a special “Lunch and Lecture” event on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 12:00 pm to…
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Georgetown’s lost Spanish colony could have rewritten American history
June 23, 2026
By Mary Boyd In the history of Georgetown County, a story emerges that could have changed American history and changed the British dominance in the colonies and world affairs. In…
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Horizons receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support summer learning for middle & high school girls
June 23, 2026
For a second year, Horizons at Ashley Hall (Horizons), received a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support programming at its middle and high…
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Berkeley County awards $1M in CDBG funds to local organizations
June 23, 2026
Berkeley County has awarded $1,015,276 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to 10 local agencies and nonprofit organizations. County Council approved the recommended funding allocations at its meeting on Monday, June 22,…
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Sen. Tim Scott leads affordability hearing following historic bipartisan passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
June 23, 2026
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, led a crucial committee hearing focused on practical, immediate strategies to…
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Community and history intersect at this Saturday’s special Georgetown Growers Market
June 23, 2026
This coming Saturday promises to be far from an ordinary weekend morning in historic Georgetown. The weekly Georgetown Growers Market, located at the intersection of Front and Fraser Streets, is…
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Winyah Auditorium presents “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” featuring Ron Daise
June 23, 2026
A 75-Minute Reader’s Theatre Presentation Commemorating America’s 250th Year and Revealing a Crucial Chapter of South Carolina History GEORGETOWN, SC — In celebration of America’s 250th year of freedom, the…
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FREE webinar helps residents learn budgeting, debt management, and credit basics – June 24
June 23, 2026
WHAT: The City of Charleston and the Charleston Bank On Coalition will host the first webinar in the Summer of Savings financial wellness series, designed to help residents build financial…
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Georgetown County Parks & Recreation announces the ‘Patriot 250 Challenge 2026’
June 23, 2026
A Fun, Free, and Flexible Outdoor Adventure Trails Challenge for All Ages and Abilities GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC — Georgetown County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with G.O.A.T. (Georgetown Outdoor Adventure…
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Allan family matching challenge and Foundation commitment move Allan Park renovation forward
June 23, 2026The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced two major commitments that will help bring the proposed Allan Park renovation to fruition and support its ongoing care. Mr. Robb Allan, whose family developed…
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A win for St. George: nearly 300 acres protected from development
June 23, 2026
Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to protecting land and water forever and connecting the community to conservation, is proud to announce the permanent protection of 296 acres in the…
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Charleston Digital launches AI Academy at Charleston Learning Center
June 23, 2026
Charleston Digital has launched the AI Academy at the Charleston Learning Center (CLC), expanding its efforts to help residents develop practical artificial intelligence skills for the workplace and beyond. The…
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Spartanburg Community College announces Spring 2026 President’s List
June 22, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) proudly announces that 274 students earned President’s List honors for Spring 2026. To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have a declared major, be…
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Driving educational transformation and teacher success
June 22, 2026
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC – The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) is celebrating a year of unprecedented growth, national recognition and measurable impact on the educational landscape.…
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Summer Blink Book Reviews Return
June 22, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell If it’s summer, that means I’m back to my annual effort to get off the screens and back to the page by reading more. In recent…
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South Carolina Public Radio launches Sound Shift, a new 24/7 music service
June 22, 2026
New statewide channel offers curated day-to-night programming and expands access to music discovery across South Carolina South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) officially launched Sound Shift on June 21…
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FEMA makes $50 million available for mitigation projects in Southeastern States
June 22, 2026
FEMA announced that more than $50 million in federal funding for 25 hazard mitigation projects is available to seven Southeastern states. Congress authorized these named projects through the Fiscal Year 2026…
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Clemson University Foundation welcomes two new members to Board of Directors
June 22, 2026
The Clemson University Foundation (CUF) has appointed two accomplished alumni and business leaders to its Board of Directors. Chalmers Carr III of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, and Eric J. Miller…
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USC board approves freezing tuition, expanding Russell House, building Civil Rights Center
June 22, 2026
University of South Carolina trustees approved a 2026-27 fiscal year budget Friday (June 19) that freezes in-state tuition systemwide and advanced key projects tied to the Columbia campus’ USC Next master plan,…
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Military Hall of Famer hits elite numbers in run-up to bench press challenge
June 22, 2026Marine Infantry leader and stroke survivor reportedly one of the top age-specific bench-pressers in South Carolina By Christopher David Carter W. Thomas Smith Jr. is on track to earning a…
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SCTAC CEO Jody Bryson awarded Order of the Palmetto
June 22, 2026
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster presented the Order of the Palmetto today to Jody Bryson, president and CEO of the South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center in Greenville. Established by…
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Together SC welcomes Dr. Heidi Blossom as Learning Programs & Events Manager
June 22, 2026
Together SC announced that Dr. Heidi Blossom has joined the organization as its new Learning Programs & Events Manager, where she will lead the planning and implementation of learning experiences…
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Interim HealthCare celebrates Midlands ribbon cutting and expanded continuum of care
June 22, 2026Interim HealthCare of the Midlands recently celebrated its ribbon cutting and open house, marking a milestone in the organization’s continued investment across South Carolina. Since expanding into the Midlands in…
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City of Fountain Inn Named a Top Workplace
June 22, 2026
The City of Fountain Inn is proud to announce it has been recognized as a Top Workplace, an honor based on direct feedback from employees regarding workplace culture, leadership, and overall experience.…
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SC Institute on Sexual Violence Prevention to OfferFree Continuing Ed Courses through Lander
June 22, 2026
Professionals working in K-12 and higher education can now complete continuing education opportunities related to Title IX and sexual violence prevention, thanks to a partnership between Lander University and the…
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Voters Head to the Polls Tuesday for Republican Primary Runoff
June 22, 2026
Laurens County voters return to the polls Tuesday, June 23, to settle a slate of Republican primary runoffs, after 904 residents cast ballots during the county’s early voting period. Early…
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Laurens Native Returns Home to Join Dr. James C. Todd III’s Dental Practice
June 22, 2026
Residents of Laurens will soon see a familiar face at one of the community’s longstanding dental offices. Dr. Gabriel Hillmann, a native of Laurens, has officially joined the team at…
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Summer Detours Underway: East Butler Road Bridge Over I-385 Closed for Rehabilitation
June 22, 2026
Local commuters and Golden Strip residents are adjusting to new traffic patterns this week following the complete closure of the East Butler Road (S-23-107) bridge over Interstate 385. The South…
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Kaleo Coffee House Introduces Weekly ‘Mondays with the Moms’ Community Playdates
June 22, 2026
Local parents looking to build meaningful neighborhood connections while keeping their young children entertained have a vibrant new weekly meetup option in downtown Fountain Inn. Kaleo Coffee House, a cherished…
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Registration Open for Flight of the Dove 2026 Benefit Ride Set for August 1
June 22, 2026
Registration is now open for the Flight of the Dove 2026 benefit ride, a cycling event supporting the compassionate care and grief support programs of VIA Health Partners. The ride…
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BridgeWay Station to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Community Flag Display and 15-Minute Fireworks Finale
June 22, 2026
BridgeWay Station is gearing up for a major multi-hour Independence Day celebration honoring the nation’s semiquincentennial. The development, located at 1000 BridgeWay Boulevard, has announced a full day of family-focused…
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Limit Break Games Announces Weekly Community Event Schedule for Late June
June 22, 2026
Local tabletop and card gaming enthusiasts have a busy week ahead as Limit Break Games rolls out its official event lineup for June 22 through June 28. The venue is…
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Crown & Bloom Coffee Co. Unveils ‘A Very C+B Summer’ Seasonal Menu
June 22, 2026
Local favorite Crown & Bloom Coffee Co. is welcoming the rising summer temperatures with the debut of its highly anticipated seasonal menu, titled “A Very C+B Summer”. Operating out of…
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Know Before You Glow: A Guide to Firework Laws Across the Golden Strip
June 22, 2026
As Independence Day approaches, skies across the Upstate are preparing to light up for the nation’s 250th birthday. However, before you head out to stock up on legal consumer-grade pyrotechnics,…
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Celebrating Safely: Balancing Holiday Sparks with Pet Protection and Neighborly Courtesy
June 22, 2026
With the 4th of July rapidly approaching, neighborhood skies are preparing to fill with light and sound to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. But while backyard pyrotechnics are a beloved…
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Fountain Inn Chamber Welcomes Kraken Mar y Tierra to Local Business Community
June 22, 2026
The Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce has officially welcomed Kraken Mar y Tierra as its newest corporate member, highlighting the local establishment in its weekly “Member Monday” spotlight. The new…
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