Together SC announces new partnership with Grantlytics
December 8, 2025
To Bring AI-Powered Grant Discovery Tools to South Carolina Nonprofits Exclusive 20% Member Discount Now Available – Introductory Webinar on December 17 Together SC, the state’s network for nonprofit leadership,…
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Ezekiel Ministries announces staff openings to strengthen group mentoring programs
December 8, 2025
As part of a renewed push to build healthy mentoring relationships and meet growing demand, Ezekiel Ministries is now hiring for several part-time positions across its after-school group mentoring programs.…
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Palmetto Citizens wraps up third annual Teacher of the Game program with Gamecock Athletics
December 8, 2025Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, as part of their partnership with Gamecock Athletics, announces the conclusion of the third annual Teacher of the Game program. Launched in 2023, the season-long…
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Lack of affordable housing is hurting schools
December 8, 2025
By Mario E. Brown We hear a lot about educators leaving their profession, and that there is a looming teacher shortage across the country. While we often hear about low…
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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community names Donald Lilly as new President & CEO
December 8, 2025
Following a months-long nationwide search, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community has announced its incoming Chief Executive Officer, Donald Lilly. Lilly most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer for The…
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Not too late to get tickets for Saturday’s Yuletide Home Tour in Georgetown
December 8, 2025
Proceeds benefit area public libraries It’s hard to believe the annual Friends of the Georgetown Library Yuletide Home Tour happens this Saturday, December 13th, from 1 – 5 pm, featuring…
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Wagner Wealth Management brings home four SC Best in Business Awards
December 8, 2025
Wagner Wealth Management was honored with four 2025 South Carolina Best in Business Awards this week. Nominated and voted on by the public, the firm received two Gold Awards for…
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Together SC announces new partnership with Grantlytics to bring AI-powered grant discovery tools to South Carolina nonprofits
December 8, 2025
Exclusive 20% Member Discount Now Available – Introductory Webinar on December 17 Together SC, the state’s network for nonprofit leadership, announced a new partnership with Grantlytics, an innovative AI-driven grant…
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Home for the Holidays: A Song That Celebrates the Journey Back to What Matters Most
December 8, 2025
Few Christmas songs capture the warmth of returning home quite like “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays.” With its cheerful melody and heartfelt lyrics, the song has become…
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Nominations Open for the 2026 Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award
December 8, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award—an honor that recognizes individuals whose commitment to helping others strengthens and…
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Chris White named President & CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport
December 8, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that Chris White, A.A.E. has been named President & CEO, effective January 5, 2026. “It’s a privilege to be chosen to serve as President and…
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Don’t Get It — Or Regret It: A Holiday-Market Lesson for Laurens County Doers, Dreamers, and Difference-Makers
December 8, 2025
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher There’s something magical about wandering through a European Christmas market — lights twinkling overhead, music drifting through cobblestone streets, vendors showcasing handcrafted treasures. While exploring one…
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LCSO Celebrates Service and Community at Annual Employee Christmas Dinner
December 7, 2025
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office gathered last night for its annual Employee Christmas Dinner, an evening dedicated to reflection, appreciation, and fellowship among the men and women who keep the…
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Laurens CPW Announces 2026 Laurens County Public Power Scholarship
December 7, 2025
In partnership with the City of Clinton and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA), Laurens Commission of Public Works (CPW) has announced the opening of the 2026 Laurens County Public Power…
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A Sip of Support: Crave Clinton’s Sugar Plum Fairy Gives Back This Holiday Season
December 7, 2025
Crave Clinton is adding extra sweetness to the season with a special drink that does more than delight taste buds. Throughout December, customers can enjoy the festive Sugar Plum Fairy,…
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Interstate 85 Corridor Study to Set Stage for Upstate Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
December 6, 2025
In 2026, SCDOT will conduct a comprehensive, planning-level transportation study of the Interstate 85 Corridor, setting the stage for significant transportation infrastructure improvements in the Anderson-Greenville-Spartanburg area. The study will…
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Understanding the Joro Spider: Clemson Expert Shares What Locals Need to Know
December 6, 2025
Content adapted from Clemson University’s Joro Spider Q&A, authored by Dave Coyle, Clemson Cooperative Extension. As Joro spiders continue making headlines across the Southeast, Clemson University is helping residents separate…
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A General’s Journey: Lander Alumna’s Images Chronicle Life of Service, Travel, Storytelling
December 6, 2025
Lander University alumna and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Marie Goff has spent her life in motion – leading soldiers, crossing continents and now capturing the world one photograph at a…
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Five Football Players Named in PFL All-Academic Teams
December 6, 2025
The postseason awards rollout for the Pioneer Football League concluded on Wednesday afternoon with the announcement that five Presbyterian College football players were selected for the conference’s All-Academic squads. 2025…
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Lander Professor Awarded Grant in Decision-Making Research
December 5, 2025
Empowering students to learn and understand decision-making skills is the goal of a project by Lander University Associate Professor of Education Dr. Rachel Schiera. Schiera was recently awarded a grant…
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South Carolina Advances Long-Term Cybersecurity Strategy With Launch of New Center at SCRA
December 5, 2025
South Carolina continued its steady, years-long investment in cybersecurity on Wednesday with the official launch of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)—a major step…
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South Carolina State Election Commission Selects Next Executive Director
December 5, 2025
The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Jenny Wooten as the agency’s next Executive Director, concluding a two-month appointment process that began in October…
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Annual Membership Drive: Friends of the Georgetown Library
December 5, 2025
Annual Membership Drive Underway As 2025 draws to a close, the Friends of the Georgetown Library are reaching out to local residents and businesses to participate in its annual membership…
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Holiday Scams Grow More Sophisticated as Fraudsters Target Busy Season
December 5, 2025
As families, shoppers, and businesses gear up for the holiday rush, scammers are rolling out new tactics designed to take advantage of year-end financial activity. This is the time of…
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TSA to Begin Charging Travelers $45 for Not Having a REAL ID Starting in 2026
December 5, 2025
Air travelers who show up to airport security without a REAL ID or another TSA-approved form of identification will soon face a new fee. Beginning February 1, 2026, the Transportation…
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Century-old live oak successfully relocated to anchor new Gather MTP campus
December 4, 2025
A century-old live oak has completed a rare journey across the future Gather MTP campus in Midtown Mount Pleasant, officially taking its place as the defining marker of the new…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces 2026 MLK Tribute theme and event schedule
December 4, 2025
Beginning January 15, 2026, South Carolinians will gather to celebrate the 54th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute, one of the longest-running tributes to Dr. King in the nation. Organized by YWCA…
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1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, LLC acquires Mottes Mechanical, LLC
December 4, 2025
CHARLESTON, SC – 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, LLC announced the acquisition of Motte’s Mechanical, LLC, a move that significantly enhances 1st Choice’s service capabilities and operational scope.…
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The College of Charleston launches fitness and community health testing for anyone seeking to optimize their health
December 4, 2025
The College of Charleston’s School of Health Sciences is debuting a state-of-the-art testing program that will have students, faculty and staff working directly with campus and community members wishing to better understand various measures of fitness and how these impact their health. The Fitness and…
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Nelson Mullins builds momentum with growing Greenville Litigation Team
December 4, 2025
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced the continued growth of its Greenville Litigation Team. Longtime firm partner John Kuppens and senior associate Kelly Reid transition to the team from…
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Habitat Greenville launches unique Women’s Build
December 4, 2025
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has launched its annual Women’s Build program with a new approach. Peer-to- Peer fundraising. “We are doing…
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Why scale matters when a commercial facility floods at 2 A.M.
December 4, 2025
Rainbow Restoration of Greenville shares critical insights for Upstate business leaders on preventing costly downtime from after-hours water losses When a commercial building floods in the middle of the night,…
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CMA announces major gift from the Joseph Bruce Collection of Georgian Porcelain
December 4, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art announced a major gift of the Joseph Bruce Collection of Georgian Porcelain, one of the most comprehensive private holdings of New Hall porcelain in the…
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IntelliSystems recognized as Best of Georgia
December 4, 2025
IntelliSystems, a leading provider of business-focused technology solutions for Georgia and South Carolina businesses, has been named a 2025 Best of Georgia Award winner. The recognition highlights the company’s commitment…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation celebrates fall fundraising successes
December 4, 2025
As the Lexington One Educational Foundation nears the end of its Second Quarter in 2025, the Board of Directors and staff are extremely thankful for the year-end successes and generous…
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HTC expands Horry Georgetown Technical College support by sponsorship of student pantry
December 4, 2025
Funding Supports Food Assistance Services Across All Three HGTC Campuses HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, has committed $3,000 annually to support the Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Pantry,…
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Sustain SC awards second round of grants through Land and Water Action Platform
December 4, 2025
Sustain SC has announced the second round of grants awarded through its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), advancing conservation projects across South Carolina in partnership with the state’s business…
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South Carolina Civil Rights Museum honored as the 2025 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award Winner from Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 4, 2025
The South Carolina Civil Rights Museum has been named the 2025 recipient of the David W. Robinson Catalyst Award from Central Carolina Community Foundation. The annual award honors organizations that…
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Advanced Metalworks expands Anderson County operations
December 4, 2025
$10.5 million investment will create 69 new jobs Advanced Metalworks, a metal fabrication company, has announced that it is expanding its operations in Anderson County. The company’s $10.5 million investment…
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Unity Park playground to close for repairs Dec. 8
December 4, 2025
Unity Park Playground to Close for 2-3 Weeks for Hurricane Repairs Unity Park’s playground will close Monday, Dec. 8, as crews replace synthetic turf. The turf system at the TD…
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GSP opens new parking garage and consolidated rental car facility
December 4, 2025
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) celebrates the opening of Parking Garage C and the consolidated rental car facility, delivering new infrastructure designed to support continued passenger growth and enhance customer experience.…
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Columbia City Council highlights | December 2, 2025
December 4, 2025
The City Council Meeting, December 2, 2025, began with a proclamation presented by Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and City Manager Teresa Wilson, which declared “Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta…
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Charleston International Airport sees 9% increase in Thanksgiving holiday travelers
December 4, 2025
Charleston International Airport (CHS) welcomed significantly more passengers this Thanksgiving holiday, recording over 142,000 travelers passing through the terminal from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving through the Monday after the holiday.…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announces Christa Maier as new Director of Membership & Outreach
December 4, 2025
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announced the appointment of Christa Maier as the Director of Membership & Outreach. Based in the Greenville Office, Maier will spearhead efforts to…
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Ezekiel Ministries recognized as a “2025 Angel” Charity by South Carolina Secretary of State
December 4, 2025
Ezekiel Ministries has been named a 2025 Angel Charity by South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond, earning one of the state’s top distinctions, now in its 26th year. The…
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The medicine of laughter
December 4, 2025
By Jeff Becraft One of the things that we do at Our Place of Hope is… we laugh. It is a very important dynamic. Now, Our Place of Hope…
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My Fried Chicken History
December 3, 2025
By Tom Poland As evening shadows fell, I made my way home through woods. Overpowering the peppery smell of autumn leaves, the chicken frying in Mom’s cast iron skillet…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces the Center for Cybersecurity at SCRA
December 3, 2025
Center Designed to Lead Statewide Coordination for Advancing Cyber Growth Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA).…
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JDPR welcomes three new interns to highly competitive EMAP Internship
December 3, 2025
Three aspiring communication professionals join the agency for the Fall 2025 semester Industry-leading strategic marketing and communication agency, JDPR, announces the addition of three new interns for its Fall 2025…
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Publix Super Markets is coming to the BullStreet District
December 3, 2025The BullStreet District, known as the region’s largest urban redevelopment project, announced that national supermarket retailer Publix Super Markets will open its next downtown Columbia, South Carolina location in the…
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