Berkeley County storm damage assessment continues
August 12, 2024Berkeley County continues to assess storm damage throughout the county. Crews will be out surveying damage and going door-to-door to gauge the extent of storm’s impact. Residents and businesses that…
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Crayton Middle named 2024 School of Distinction by Association for Middle Level Education
August 12, 2024Crayton Middle School has been named a 2024 School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), becoming the first school in South Carolina to earn the distinction.…
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Second annual Upstate Educational fair will take place on September 25, 2024
August 12, 2024With back to school on everyone’s mind, organizers of this year’s Upstate Education Preview Event are excited to announce a new date, name, and format for this year’s event. Upstate Education Preview…
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City of Columbia partners with Sistercare for second annual toiletry drive
August 12, 2024WHO: The City of Columbia is collaborating with Sistercare for the second annual toiletry drive. Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. WHAT: Please consider donating…
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Restaurant Week Upstate begins THIS Thursday!
August 12, 2024The tastiest time of the year is almost here! Beginning Thursday, August 15, join us as the top restaurants in Upstate South Carolina show off their culinary skills during this…
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Cason Development Group announces Cocky Rooster coming to 5 Points
August 12, 2024Cason Development Group announces the Cocky Rooster, a Richmond, VA-based restaurant specializing in fried, smoked and boneless wings, is coming to Five Points, in space formerly occupied by the Carolina…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s crisis intervention K-9 competing to become Bark Brew’s Spokesdog
August 12, 2024C.J. is currently in third place out of nearly 50 entries to become the new face of Bark Brew By W. Thomas Smith Jr. C.J. (aka Canine C.J.), the Richland…
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Rotary Club of Five Points celebrates 70th anniversary of service and community engagement
August 12, 2024The Rotary Club of Five Points proudly announces the celebration of its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of dedicated service, community engagement, and fostering goodwill locally and internationally. In 1954,…
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The Nickelodeon Theater receives major gift in memory of Dr. Suzan Boyd
August 12, 2024The Nickelodeon Theater is honored to announce a major donation from Ed Sellers in memory of his late wife, Dr. Suzan Boyd. The $75,000 contribution comes at a crucial time…
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Laurens 55 Graduate Named New Director of Teaching & Learning in Laurens County School District 55
August 12, 2024During the August 12, 2024, Special-Called Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) School Board Meeting, the LCSD 55 School Board unanimously voted to approve Wendy Burgess as the 2024-2025…
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Iron Gate Realty merges with The Cassina Group, welcoming Top Realtors® Renee Reinert Pote and Doreen Sanderson
August 12, 2024The Cassina Group, Charleston’s leading luxury boutique real estate firm, is thrilled to announce a merger with Iron Gate Realty, bringing esteemed REALTOR® Renee Reinert Pote and licensed assistant Doreen…
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Heart Math Tutoring Charleston seeks volunteer tutors to support students during 2024-25 school year
August 12, 2024HMT needs 200 tutors to help over 180 students in CCSD schools Heart Math Tutoring is looking for volunteer tutors (https://heartmathtutoring.org/charleston/#volunteer) to support over 180 students in Charleston during the…
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Visit Laurens County Partners with the Culinary Encourager to Showcase Local Restaurants
August 12, 2024Visit Laurens County (VLC), the official destination marketing organization representing Laurens County under the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce it’s partnership with Jamie Sanderson, widely known…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare will sell Roper Hospital property by 2029
August 12, 2024Purchase sale agreement approved Saturday by MUSC Board of Trustees; Current Roper Hospital will remain fully operational for patients Roper St. Francis Healthcare is announcing its plans to sell the…
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Berkeley County Emergency Operations transition to OPCON 2
August 12, 2024Public Encouraged to Report Storm Damage Berkeley County Emergency Operations transitioned to OPCON 2 at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 10. The Emergency Operations Center continues to remain activated and…
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Berkeley County Crews surveying damage from Debby
August 12, 2024Residents, Businesses Encouraged to Report Structural Damage Berkeley County is assessing damage from recent flooding caused by Tropical Depression Debby. Over the next few days, crews will be out surveying…
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2024 Dave Spurlock CCSD Football Jamboree canceled
August 12, 2024Due to challenges created by Tropical Storm Debby, the annual Dave Spurlock Charleston County School District (CCSD) Football Jamboree will not happen in 2024; the 12-team exhibition event was initially…
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NAI Earle Furman leases 16,000+ SF of office space
August 12, 2024Shareholder W. Scott Jones, SIOR; Senior Associate John Stathakis, CCIM; and Associate Chrestman Rainey of NAI Earle Furman’s Greenville office represented the landlord in securing a long-term lease of ±16,467…
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Clinton Red Devils Set to Compete in Chapin Kickoff Classic on August 16
August 12, 2024The Clinton Red Devil varsity football team is gearing up to take part in the Chapin Kickoff Classic on Friday, August 16. The event, hosted at Chapin High School, will…
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Lander University to Host Artists Rojas, Yazmin
August 11, 2024The community is invited to join the Department of Art + Design for a reception and conversation with visiting artists Jorge Rojas and Siara Yazmin on Thursday, September 5, at 5 p.m. in the Lander…
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BIG News – Big Air Laurens to Open August 17: A New Hub of Family Fun
August 11, 2024Big Air Laurens is set to bring an exhilarating new experience to Laurens County, filling a massive 40,000-square-foot space with activities for kids and adults of all ages. This isn’t…
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Back to Roots Gathering: Cultivating Connections at Barefoot Acres
August 11, 2024Are you interested in becoming more self-sufficient, learning traditional skills, or building a local community of like-minded individuals? The Back to Roots Gathering is your opportunity to do just that.…
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Heaven Bound Trio to Perform at Davidson Street Baptist Church on August 18
August 11, 2024The Southern Gospel group, Heaven Bound Trio, will be performing at Davidson Street Baptist Church, located at 400 Davidson Street in Clinton, on Sunday, August 18, at 11:00 a.m. The…
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City of Clinton Police Department Promotes Two Officers to Sergeant
August 11, 2024During the Clinton City Council meeting last Monday, two dedicated officers of the City of Clinton Police Department received well-deserved promotions to sergeant. School Resource Officer (SRO) Dena Messer and…
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City of Fountain Inn Introduces New Primary Phone Number
August 10, 2024In a dedicated effort to enhance accessibility and communication between citizens and the local government, the City of Fountain Inn is excited to announce the launch of its new primary…
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Freshens Re-Opens Aug. 13 in Downtown Clinton
August 10, 2024New name. New look. Same great food and downtown location. Freshens, formerly PC 112, is reopening to the public for the fall semester at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at…
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Celebrated Opera Singer Joining Lander’s Music Faculty
August 10, 2024Keith Jameson has had many important roles in his life as a world-renowned tenor. Yet, he’s most excited about the role that begins when students arrive at Lander University in…
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SC Institute working to prevent sexual violence on campuses statewide
August 10, 2024Lander University is at the helm of a statewide push to address sexual violence on college campuses with its creation of the South Carolina Institute on the Prevention of Sexual…
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Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center Seeks Vendors for Fall Festival on November 2nd
August 9, 2024The Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center is excited to announce its upcoming Fall Festival, set to take place on Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins lawsuit against giving taxpayer-funded healthcare to illegal immigrants
August 9, 2024South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a federal lawsuit to block the Biden administration’s unconstitutional move to extend Obamacare coverage to some illegal immigrants. The Biden administration has…
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Laurens County Mourns the Loss of Local Legend Robin Morse
August 8, 2024Laurens County is grieving the loss of a beloved man, Robin Eric Morse, who passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the age of 71. A man whose life…
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A Coquina Sunrise
August 8, 2024By Tom Poland And Carnivorous Plants At first I thought men had poured cement onto the beach. Protection against an encroaching sea, I figured. The waves had scoured it…
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He interrupted me!
August 8, 2024By Ken Gasque There are four rules that are the key to success. We made a poster to illustrate these rules called “The Four Rules of Success.” You will…
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Town of Hilton Head Island lifts State of Emergency
August 8, 2024Town of Hilton Head Island Mayor Alan Perry has rescinded the State of Emergency that was put in place to respond to impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, effective 9 a.m.…
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Mashburn Construction hires six in Columbia and Charleston
August 8, 2024Mashburn Construction announced the recent hires of six new team members within two of their four offices. Emily Amick joins Mashburn as a Project Manager with over ten years of experience…
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West Columbia Municipal Court rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Debby
August 8, 2024All West Columbia Municipal Court cases scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169, have been rescheduled for Tuesday, September…
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City of West Columbia Tropical Storm Debby inclement weather information #4: closures, sanitation, market, and court
August 8, 2024The City of West Columbia has issued the following closures, schedule changes, and postponements due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby: City Hall City Hall will be closed on…
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City of Charleston announces revised garbage collection schedule due to Tropical Storm Debby impact
August 8, 2024The City of Charleston announces an important update to the garbage collection schedule in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby. Following a last-minute assessment of conditions at the Berkeley County…
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Town of Hilton Head Island updates after Tropical Storm Debby – August 7, 2024
August 8, 2024With Tropical Storm Debby subsiding, the Town of Hilton Head Island administrative offices will resume normal operations at 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 8. “We are fortunate that we did…
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State Museum closed Thursday due to inclement weather
August 8, 2024Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Thursday, August 8th to ensure the safety of our campers, visitors, and staff. We will be monitoring…
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Sunny Meadows Boutique Now Open in Laurens, Offering Stylish and Durable Kids’ Clothing
August 7, 2024A new boutique specializing in children’s clothing, shoes, and accessories has opened its doors on the Public Square in Laurens. Sunny Meadow Boutique, founded by Shannon Walker, promises to fill…
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Mayor Senn Announces Formation of Mayor’s Youth Council in Laurens
August 7, 2024Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has announced the formation of the Mayor’s Youth Council, an exciting new initiative aimed at empowering high school students and engaging them in community leadership. This…
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Richland County government offices closed to the public Thursday, Aug. 8 amid the uncertainty of Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024Because of the forecasted increase in inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby and the uncertain impacts in Richland County, the County will be closed to the public on Thursday, Aug.…
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City of Cayce Closing on Thursday, August 8
August 7, 2024Due to the inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby, Cayce City Hall will be closed on Thursday, August 8. If you have an emergency, please call 911. The non-emergency number…
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The M&A Source recognizes Columbia M&A Advisor David Yezbak
August 7, 2024The M&A Source has awarded David Yezbak, President of Apogee Equity Partners, with the Gold Club Award for outstanding performance in 2023 as a part of its annual Member Awards…
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Dominion Energy crews work around the clock as Tropical Storm Debby crawls across South Carolina
August 7, 2024Coastal Counties are Hardest Hit by Storm Tropical Storm Debby continued to cause outages in South Carolina – primarily along the coast – where saturated soil, falling trees and gusty…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio wins six awards from the South Carolina Broadcasters Association
August 7, 2024South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has been recognized with six prestigious South Carolina Broadcasters Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. The announcement was made during the…
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SC Afterschool Alliance offering free help to SC students to complete FAFSA Applications and secure college funding for 2024-2025
August 7, 2024The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA), as an official partner with the U.S. Department of Education, is offering free assistance to South Carolina students to help complete their Free Application…
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Charleston native Mike McShane to lead Ducks Unlimited Public Policy Committee
August 7, 2024Ducks Unlimited (DU) appointed South Carolina native Mike McShane as a new member of the Board of Directors. As Senior Advisory Vice President of Public Policy, McShane will serve as…
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Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center kicks off Black Philanthropy Month with community open house and launches $2 million capital campaign
August 7, 2024The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center is hosting a drop-in Open House on Thursday, August 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for the community at-large as it launches…
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