Squealin’ on the Square Postponed Due to Hurricane Helene Impact
September 30, 2024
The 24th Annual Squealin’ on the Square, originally set for Friday and Saturday, October 4th and 5th, has been postponed due to the historic and lingering impact of Hurricane Helene.…
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Wild Birds of Laurens County Lecture Postponed to October 15
September 30, 2024
The Wild Birds of Laurens County lecture by local wildlife expert and photographer Gene Ott, originally scheduled for October 1 at the Laurens County Museum, has been postponed. The event…
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Hurricanes, A Personal History
September 30, 2024
By Tom Poland Growing up in landlocked Lincoln County, Georgia, I never worried about hurricanes. I left that to folks on the coast. Hurricanes were not to be feared. If…
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Public safety alert – Roads & boat ramps to close in Columbia & Richland County ahead of post-storm river crest
September 30, 2024
Public safety agencies with the City of Columbia and Richland County are making preparations ahead of historic river crests expected on the Congaree River in the aftermath of Tropical Storm…
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Richland County resumes normal operating hours, reminds residents to continue exercising caution
September 30, 2024
Richland County Government is reminding residents that the County has reopened to the public for business services. Residents may access government functions in person at 2020 Hampton St., Columbia or…
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Harbor Commercial Partners finds space for Moore Immigration LLC
September 30, 2024
Gerry Schauer, CCIM of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Tenant, Moore Immigration LLC, in an office lease. The office is located at 5841 Rivers Avenue, Suite 106 B, in North…
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Sportsman Boats renews lease in Summerville
September 30, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Landlord, 2550 Summerville Property Owner LLC, in the lease renewal of a 94,000 SF industrial…
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NOAH launches 24/7 service for tenants
September 30, 2024
Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Property Management (NOAH) has launched a new service aimed at making the rental experience for its 3,500 and growing Upstate residents a little less stressful. The…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Michaela Weaver to Family Law team
September 30, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Michaela N. Weaver has joined the firm’s Family Law team as an associate in our Greenville, SC office. Michaela focuses her practice on family…
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Trident United Way announces Bridget Durkan Laird as Chief Advancement Officer
September 30, 2024
Veteran Nonprofit Leader to Drive Strategic Growth and Community Impact Trident United Way announced the appointment of Bridget Durkan Laird as the organization’s Chief Advancement Officer. Laird, former CEO of…
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Greenville’s tastiest celebration returns: Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta!
September 30, 2024
Get ready to indulge your taste buds at Greenville’s most vibrant party of the season! The highly anticipated Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta is back. Join us on October 6, 2024,…
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Google breaks ground on two new data center campuses in South Carolina as part of $3.3 billion investment
September 30, 2024
Google announced a $3.3 billion investment in South Carolina to expand its cloud and data center infrastructure. The company also announced new support for energy affordability programs and a local…
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Sight Savers America receives $80,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide high-tech vision aids to SC children with severe visual impairment and blindness
September 30, 2024
SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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Top food stylist and cookbook author Victoria Granof featured at sit down supper and book signing
September 30, 2024
Event to Be Held At M. Judson Booksellers On Sunday, October 27th, 2024, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Victoria Granof, a James Beard Award Finalist, Cordon Bleu graduate, and one of the…
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College Night at the State Museum
September 30, 2024
Thurs., Oct. 3rd | 7 – 10 p.m. In partnership with USC Thursday After Dark, the South Carolina State Museum is inviting college students from across the state to experience…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the fourth class of SLI fellows
September 30, 2024
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University introduced the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort between Furman…
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Greenville County officials give storm recovery update; urges the public to stay off the roads; stop hoarding gas
September 29, 2024By Local Contributor Greenville Sheriff Hobart Lewis said during a Sunday afternoon press conference that Greenville county is not experiencing food or fuel shortages. All resupply routes to the Upstate…
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Laurens Electric Update – Sunday Morning
September 29, 2024
Crews continued work through the night, removing and replacing broken poles and transformers and cutting trees off power lines along 7,100 miles of line in 7 counties. Another substation was…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Helene
September 28, 2024Governor Henry McMaster today requested an Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local response efforts to Hurricane Helene. The Presidential Disaster Declaration, if approved, would provide FEMA Individual…
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Saturday Evening Update: Laurens Electric Power Restoration Efforts Continue Amid Catastrophic Damage
September 28, 2024
As of Saturday evening, 70% of Laurens Electric’s members remain without power, down from a peak of 98%. Due to the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Helene, there is still…
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Laurens School District 56 Shifts to E-Learning and Encourages Students to Help Neighbors in Wake of Hurricane Helene
September 28, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s unprecedented impact, Laurens County School District 56 has announced a transition to e-learning for all schools from Monday, September 30 through Wednesday, October 2.…
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Food Safety in Power Outages
September 28, 2024
A power outage may occur during a seasonal storm such as a hurricane, tornado or flood, or may simply be caused by work being done on electric lines. Whatever the…
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Some Restoration Progress Made – An Update from Laurens Electric
September 28, 2024
Restoration work continues this morning. Power has been restored to approximately 20 percent of our service area. Hundreds of crews are in the field, and we are expecting dozens more…
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South Carolina State Museum media advisory
September 27, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Friday, September 27th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. The museum expects to resume…
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Like Minded CHS announces October Event Line-Up
September 26, 2024
Like Minded CHS, a leading community for female entrepreneurs in Charleston, is thrilled to announce a series of empowering and inspiring events scheduled for October. These events offer unique opportunities…
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Laurens County Names Sonny Ledda as Emergency Management Director
September 26, 2024
Laurens County has hired Sonny Ledda as Laurens County Emergency Management Director, effective October 15, 2024. Mr. Ledda has served in a law enforcement capacity for over 25 years, on…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa
September 26, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Richland County to close government offices Friday, Sept. 27
September 26, 2024
Residents urged to prepare now, stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel amid Hurricane Helene Richland County Government offices will be closed to the public Friday, Sept. 27 because of the increased…
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Presbyterian College, Midlands Technical College enter partnership to allow students to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology from PC
September 26, 2024
The presidents of Presbyterian College and Midlands Technical College signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow qualified graduates of the Columbia-area school to transfer to PC and earn their four-year…
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Spoleto Festival USA celebrates exceptional 48th season
September 26, 2024
Sales at Spoleto’s 48th Festival top an impressive $3.53 million Spoleto Festival USA 2024 marked a resounding success, drawing enthusiastic crowds from 13 countries around the world and 48 states,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces state’s price gouging law in effect
September 26, 2024
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency because of…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy wins 2024 NAPF Greenfields Excellence in Community Programming Award
September 26, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has been named as a recipient of the National Association of Park Foundations’ (NAPF) 2024 Lehman Award for Park Foundation Excellence, earning a Greenfields Excellence in…
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Blink Book Review: “The Devil at His Elbow” by Valerie Bauerlein
September 26, 2024
By Reba Hull Campbell Like many people, I decided to do no more reading about, listening to or watching anything about the Murdaugh case once the trial ended in March…
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Remembering Ken Burger
September 26, 2024
By Tom Poland “Don’t forget to be happy. It’s the only measurement of success that really counts.” – Ken Burger I wish I had known Ken Burger for more…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health recognized as a Top Company for Executive Women and Best Company for Multicultural Women
September 26, 2024
Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) received two national recognitions for its commitment to empowering the careers of women leaders and supporting and developing multicultural women leaders throughout its health system.…
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Dorchester County partners with The Salvation Army for 2024 Do More Christmas Angel Tree Program
September 26, 2024
Dorchester County partners once again with The Salvation Army for the third annual Do More Christmas initiative. Through the Angel Tree Program, we are committed to helping local Dorchester County families…
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After seven years of no progress, Sumar Street moves forward with robust plan for West Ashley residents
September 26, 2024
Charleston City Council has approved a comprehensive development plan for the Old Piggy Wiggly site on Sumar Street in West Ashley, marking a significant step forward after seven years of…
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Charleston’s philanthropic tradition faces unprecedented challenges amid national decline in charitable giving
September 26, 2024
Charleston’s long-standing tradition of philanthropy is facing unprecedented challenges, as the number of people and the total dollars that support nonprofits nationwide has reached a historic low, according to a…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal reopening with major weekly Asia service
September 26, 2024
South Carolina Ports celebrated the reopening of Leatherman Terminal, working a vessel with our ILA partners and the support of the maritime community. SC Ports will resume Leatherman Terminal gates…
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Dorchester County disaster loan outreach center: SBA assistance for Tropical Storm Debby recovery
September 26, 2024
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for Berkeley County and Orangeburg County due to the damages caused by Tropical Storm Debby. This declaration also includes the…
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Town of Port Royal, S.C. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Global Eco Adventures, other agencies to host Oct. 8 press event
September 26, 2024
Multi-agency collaboration will feature living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF development and oyster restoration program The Town of Port Royal, the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA),…
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SC Launch Inc. announces second investment in LifeTagger
September 26, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in LifeTagger. The Ladson-based company develops proximity software that helps businesses and organizations easily connect, engage, and communicate…
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Terry K. Peterson celebrated for lifetime of education improvement advocacy
September 26, 2024
A national leader of large-scale education reform, Terry K. Peterson, PhD, channels years of expertise into his current work with the Riley Institute and other key organizations to expand and improve afterschool and…
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True leadership
September 26, 2024
By Jeff Becraft We had a luncheon yesterday at Our Place of Hope with Sheriff Lott as our featured speaker. It was a great event. We had several community…
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Restaurant Week Midlands begins NEXT Thursday!
September 26, 2024
The tastiest time of the year is almost here! Beginning Thursday, October 3, join us as the top restaurants in the Midlands show off their culinary skills during this 11-day…
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Savant Systems Inc. renews lease in North Charleston
September 26, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Pepperdam Industrial, LLC in the lease renewal of a 14,000 SF industrial space located at…
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Office space leased in downtown Charleston
September 26, 2024
Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM of Harbor Commercial Partners, represented the Landlord, Three Broad Inc, in leasing office space at 3 Broad Street in downtown Charleston. The new Tenant,…
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New ice cream shop coming to the Shoppes of Folly
September 26, 2024
Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, Folly Camp LLC, in leasing a 2,000 SF retail space located at 915 Folly Road, Unit P…
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New event venue and mixed-use development coming soon to the historic Laundry Building in the BullStreet District
September 26, 2024
Extensive renovations are nearing completion to restore the Laundry Building, the oldest surviving service building in the historic BullStreet District campus. Avant Holdings LLC, the property’s developer, is transforming this…
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National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership appoints Dr. Justin Habash as senior vice president of leadership programs and chief learning officer
September 26, 2024
The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, a newly founded initiative promoting leadership through the Medal of Honor’s core principles, announced Dr. Justin Habash has joined the team as…
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