United Homes Group announces new Raleigh, NC division

  August 25, 2023

COLUMBIA, SC – United Homes Group, Inc. (“UHG”) (NASDAQ: UHG), a leading homebuilder in the Southeast, announced that it is opening a new division in the Raleigh, NC, area. The…

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9Rooftops named among Best Workplaces in South Carolina

  August 25, 2023

Agency Awarded 2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina HILTON HEAD, SC – 9Rooftops, an award-winning integrated marketing agency, announces that it was named among the Best Places to…

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The Southern Bank announces opening of Spartanburg branch

  August 25, 2023

The Southern Bank announced the opening of its second South Carolina branch in Spartanburg. The new branch, which will also serve as Southern Financial Corporation’s headquarters, is located at 468…

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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Leadership Charleston Class of 2024

  August 24, 2023

The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the participants of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2024. For over 50 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community…

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Kimber Roberts joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

  August 24, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kimber Roberts has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Kimber Roberts, an accomplished professional with a background in…

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Lone Star, The Rambling Ghost

  August 24, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   I’ve long felt that two of South Carolina’s prettier community names are Silverstreet and Lone Star. Silverstreet I’ve seen many times. Those names, evocative and atmospheric,…

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Andrew Anderson joins Purpose Equity

  August 24, 2023

Purpose Equity, a mergers & acquisitions (“M&A”) advisory firm that helps business owners transition their companies either through sale or other exit strategy, has added Andrew Anderson as Vice President.…

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Carolina Sunshine for Children 2nd annual 5k for children

  August 24, 2023

Walk, run, or roll to grant wishes for children in South Carolina! Local nonprofit Carolina Sunshine for Children will host its second annual 5k for children to raise funds that…

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Financial Wellness for your Employees

  August 24, 2023

Charles B. Flowers, CFA Employers want highly engaged employees who are focused on their work during business hours. Hopefully, the employees also want to be “all in” while they are…

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Countybank Foundation donates time, funds to new Habitat build

  August 24, 2023

The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $5,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation represents a longstanding relationship between the organizations and…

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A glorious journey

  August 24, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   One of the statements I utter the most these days is: “Well… you see what my wife lives with.” I mentioned a couple of weeks ago…

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Great Crepes & More Opens to Supportive Crowd

  August 23, 2023

Downtown Laurens experienced a culinary delight this past weekend with the opening of Great Crepes & More (GC&M) in the space that is also known as Palmetto Brothers Dispensary. The…

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Friday Night Lights – Week 2

  August 23, 2023

Last week marked the first week of high school football. Clinton Red Devils beat the Laurens Raiders in the County Championship game and Laurens Academy lost to the Richard Winn…

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Support 160+ local, Black-benefiting nonprofits on Give 8/28

  August 23, 2023

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, its African American Philanthropy Committee, and In Good Company partners are celebrating Give 8/28 by awarding $15,000 in prizes to…

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Upcoming events at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

  August 23, 2023

*** 2023 CALENDAR UPDATE *** Adventure is Closer Than You Think at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden UPCOMING EVENTS Riverbanks ZOOfari: Friday, September 29. Tickets are on sale now for Riverbanks’…

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Alpha & Omega Auto Sales leases .525 acres in Columbia

  August 23, 2023

Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the tenant, Alpha & Omega Auto Sales in the lease of .525 acres at…

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The Lumberyard Lineup

  August 23, 2023

What a week! If you’re ready to relax and some cold brews, great food and music, the Lumberyard is the place to be. Here’s the line up at the Lumberyard…

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Colliers hires Ruby Mercer as Marketing Coordinator

  August 23, 2023

Ruby Mercer has joined Colliers | South Carolina in the firm’s Charleston office as a Marketing Coordinator. As Marketing Coordinator, Mercer will be responsible for creating materials and executing strategies for property…

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Colliers Report: Retail rents flatten due to new supply deliveries

  August 23, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Despite net negative absorption and increasing vacancy, lease rates remained flat at $21.31 per square foot from…

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Clinton High School Gears Up for Homecoming Celebration

  August 23, 2023

Mark your calendar and get ready for an exciting time as Clinton High School prepares to celebrate Homecoming on Friday, September 8, 2023. The festivities will kick off with a…

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Nephron welcomes Morgan Nichols Scarnecchia as Chief of Staff 

  August 23, 2023

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation welcomed Morgan Nichols Scarnecchia as its Chief of Staff. In her new role, Scarnecchia will implement strategic business initiatives, manage daily operations and work alongside CEO, Lou…

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Robbins Construction Group welcomes a new project executive to the team

  August 23, 2023

Robbins Construction Group, a full-service design-build construction firm focusing on site selection, preconstruction, and project management, proudly welcomes Ziad Moumne as a new project executive. Moumne is a distinguished construction…

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