Red Cross: Donation appointments critical in coming weeks
October 26, 2023
Help build back the national blood and platelet supply by giving now As October comes to a close, the American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and…
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SCDOT continues work on I-85 business through the end of the year
October 26, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will continue work on I-85 business through the end of the year. SCDOT is adding some additional paving and guardrail work to the project…
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Carnes Crossroads breaks ground on Agrihood amenities
October 26, 2023
Agrihood Experts onsite at the Largest Future Residential Community Farm in SC The unique Agrihood community to begin work on farms, multi-functional barn, and more. Carnes Crossroads developers achieve a…
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College of Charleston Speaker Series on Public Discourse and Civility
October 26, 2023The College of Charleston’s Speaker Series on Public Discourse and Civility, hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist Kathleen Parker, aims to highlight the value of civility when sharing opposing…
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Colliers represented Kids Garden in the lease of its seventh location in Forest Acres
October 26, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s John Gressette represented Kids Garden in the leasing of ±1,880 square feet of retail space at 4714 Forest Drive in Columbia, making this its seventh location…
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PSTA Statement on school financial dashboard
October 26, 2023
Palmetto State Teachers Association released the school financial dashboard developed by the state’s Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. Increased transparency for education funding has been a key element of…
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Stanley set to lead Lexington One’s new South Lake Elementary School
October 26, 2023
At the October 24 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Jennifer A. Stanley as the principal of the district’s newest elementary…
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PTC opens The Hope Pantry in Greenwood
October 26, 2023
This semester, Piedmont Technical College is (quite literally) providing students with food for thought. Officials from the college, the Food Bank of Greenwood County, and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new hires
October 26, 2023
K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomed two new hires to the office: Ms. Allessandra Stewart joins the Charleston office as counsel in the firm’s Health Care and FDA practice group. Prior…
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Two great Midlands accounting firms come together: J.W. Hunt and Company joins Scott and Company
October 26, 2023
Scott and Company LLC announced that J.W. Hunt and Company joined Scott and Company, LLC effective October 1, 2023. Two great Columbia, South Carolina full-service certified public accounting firms, with…
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SCAC artist grant supports arts-based entrepreneurship
October 26, 2023
The arts-based business initiatives of two South Carolina artists (#SCartists) are getting FY24 support from a South Carolina Arts Commission grant and program designed to develop artists’ knowledge and skills…
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Marchant Real Estate celebrates 30 years in business
October 26, 2023
Marchant Real Estate is celebrating three decades in business and came together on Thursday, October 19, for a special evening of commemoration. Since its founding in 1993, Marchant Company has been…
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Southern First opens Dream Mortgage Center
October 26, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the opening of its new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Southern First’s mission is to impact lives…
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Southern First opens Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia
October 26, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the opening of its new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Southern First’s mission is to impact lives…
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Hooked on Heroes: The 5th Annual Veterans Day Bass Fishing Tournament
October 26, 2023
In the spirit of honoring our nation’s heroes, anglers from all walks of life will gather at Lake Hartwell’s Green Pond Landing on November 11, 2023, for the highly-anticipated 5th…
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Mojave Energy Systems establishes operations in Anderson County
October 25, 2023
$4 million investment will create 200 new jobs Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced that Mojave Energy Systems (Mojave), a clean technology (cleantech) start-up…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC wins Diversity Champion of the Year Award
October 25, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) is the recipient of the Diversity Champion of the Year Award, one of seven Honors awards presented by…
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The Original Six Foundation raises over $170,000 for SC students
October 25, 2023
The Original Six (O6) Foundation raised over $170,000 to support South Carolina students in rural and underserved public school districts during the 5th Annual O6 Sporting Clays Tournament on October…
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Are you sure it’s not you?
October 25, 2023
By Jeff Becraft There was no article last week… my wife and I went on an epic trip to see grandkids in Texas and the second part of that…
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Artist Minute – Candace Thibeault
October 25, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of…
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Clinton High School Girls Tennis Team Advances to Third Round of SCHSL AAA Playoffs
October 25, 2023
In a thrilling showdown at the Clinton Middle School tennis courts, the Clinton High School Girls Tennis Team secured a resounding victory against the Seneca Bearcats. The CHS Girls Tennis…
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The Lumberyard Line Up
October 25, 2023
And just like that we are heading into another weekend. Get ready for an exciting upcoming weekend at the Lumberyard! Come indulge in your favorite pint while relishing some fantastic…
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LushAcres Fall Festival in Clinton: A Grand Finale on October 28th
October 25, 2023
As October nears its end, the vibrant colors of autumn adorn are showing up, and with it comes the culmination of a month-long celebration at LushAcres Farm in Clinton. The…
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Friday Night Lights – High School Football Schedule for the Week
October 25, 2023
The weather looks good for game time this Friday. Here’s the lineup for this Friday, October 28: Clinton (7-2) at Emerald High (1-8) Laurens Raiders – No game Laurens Academy…
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Laurens District 55 High School Agriculture Students Win Big at the 2023 South Carolina State Fair Competition
October 25, 2023
The Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Agriculture students received an extra warm welcome from LDHS administrators, teachers, staff members, and students on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The LDHS Agriculture…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Launch of Education Funding Dashboard
October 25, 2023
Education Dashboard Provides Public Easy Access to School Districts Budgets, Increasing Transparency and Accountability Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) and…
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Rotary Club of Laurens Celebrates a Century of Community Service
October 25, 2023
Join Us in Honoring 100 Years of Rotary’s Dedication to Laurens The Rotary Club of Laurens, is extending an invitation to all community members to join in celebrating their remarkable…
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Fountain Inn Seeks to Fill Seats on Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals
October 25, 2023
The city of Fountain Inn is calling upon its residents to step up and get involved in shaping the community’s growth and development. The city is currently seeking applicants to…
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Fostering Trust: Clinton’s Successful Coffee with a Cop Event
October 25, 2023
In an impressive display of community engagement, many in the town of Clinton came out for the “Coffee with a Cop” event on Wednesday, October 25th. Held at The Vestibule…
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United Way of the Piedmont celebrates community gathering
October 25, 2023
At this year’s annual gathering at Drayton Mills Catering, United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) was pleased to bring together members of our community, from donors and volunteers to community…
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TravelBoom develops new website for Evergreen Lodge
October 25, 2023
The digital hotel marketing agency is prepared to launch Evergreen’s new website on September 12th. Evergreen Lodge, a timeless resort in the heart of Yosemite National Park, partnered with TravelBoom…
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Chamber Music Charleston welcomes multi-Grammy award-winning violinist James Ehnes to Sottile Theatre for “Chamber Music with Friends”
October 25, 2023
James Ehnes, who has established himself as one of the most sought-after violinists on the international stage, makes his highly anticipated debut with Chamber Music Charleston on Sunday, November 5…
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Tabitha Davidson joins Robinson Gray as workers’ compensation associate
October 25, 2023
Attorney Tabitha Davidson has joined Robinson Gray as an associate. She will practice in the area of workers’ compensation law, working primarily with Member Grady Beard. Tabitha graduated summa cum…
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The Beach Company’s Stono Oaks begins leasing on Johns Island
October 25, 2023
The Beach Company, a Charleston-based full-service real estate firm, announced Stono Oaks, a brand-new, 240-unit apartment community, has begun leasing. Located on Johns Island near the intersection of Maybank Highway…
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Jerell Wesley appointed Senior Program Manager at statewide fatherhood initiative
October 25, 2023
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families announced that Jerell Wesley has been promoted to Senior Program Manager for SC program operations. Wesley joined the Center in November of…
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NP Strategy 10 Year Anniversary Party
October 25, 2023
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David Ward named shareholder of Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, CPAs
October 25, 2023
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS) today announced that David Ward, CPA, has been named a shareholder in the firm effective January 1, 2024. The new role comes with expanded…
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Mayor Nathan Senn Elected President of the Association of South Carolina Mayors
October 25, 2023
Mayor Nathan Senn of Laurens, South Carolina, has been elected as the President of the Association of South Carolina Mayors (ASCM) during the first board meeting following the resignation of…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners, recognizes Dr. Forest Mahan, Aiken Technical College President as 2023 Southern Region CEO of the Year
October 24, 2023
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) 2023 Southern Region CEO of the Year The South Carolina Association of Technical Colleges is thrilled to announce the recognition of Dr. Forest…
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Laurens Police Officers Bond with Students at Laurens Elementary
October 24, 2023
Corporal Miguel Catalin and Officer Dania Manasra from the Laurens Police Department paid an unexpected visit to Lauren’s Elementary for a security check. But what started as routine soon turned…
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PTC Honors Program Inducts 10 Students
October 24, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) inducted 10 students into its newly restored Honors Program at a special ceremony in August. The new inductees are: Etana Baker of Hodges, Emily Galloway of…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan, multistate coalition in lawsuits against Meta for harming children
October 24, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that today, 42 attorneys general sued Meta in federal and state courts alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram…
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Riverbanks’ Destiny is in the Ocean
October 24, 2023
Partnerships Provide Hope For Green Sea Turtles To Flourish Head Start Program Continues to Go Swimmingly Two years ago, a green sea turtle hatched from a nest on the south…
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Recovery Centers of America shares sober October advice: Navigating the ‘Bermuda Triangle’
October 24, 2023
How to Prepare for the Holiday Season and Addiction Recovery Recovery Centers of America (RCA), a healthcare network of substance use disorder treatment facilities in the East, Midwest, and South,…
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The 2023 Rose Ball raises half a million to benefit local charities
October 24, 2023
The Charity Ball Board of Greenville shattered fundraising records for the 2023 Rose Ball, distributing $522,000 to its beneficiaries, which the committee announced at a reception on Oct. 19. Continuing…
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BASF ECMS in Seneca, Converse to hold two hiring events this week
October 24, 2023
Two BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) sites located in Converse and Seneca are both holding hiring fairs this week. They are hiring full-time production technicians and full-time apprentices.…
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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency, takes home an Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP) Award
October 24, 2023
Firm Wins a 2023 Gold dotCOMM Award for Work with AgFirst Farm Credit Bank Cyberwoven, a full-service brand, marketing, and web agency, recently won an Association of Marketing and Communication…
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American College of the Building Arts expands campus on peninsula
October 24, 2023
NAI Charleston announced that The American College of the Building Arts has purchased a ±6,000 SF building located at 1084 King Street on ±0.32 AC for the expansion of the…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) ranked as a top school in SC
October 24, 2023
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) ranked Excellent on the SC Department of Education State Report Cards and is currently ranked as the #1 best charter school in South Carolina…
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Lowcountry Food Bank is a recipient of Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC’s Fall 2023 Immediate Needs Grant
October 24, 2023
Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that it received a $5,000 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. The foundation awards grants to nonprofits that strive to reduce…
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