NAI Earle Furman gains two new CCIM members
October 30, 2023This past Tuesday, October 24th, the South Carolina chapter of The CCIM Institute inducted two members from NAI Earle Furman’s Greenville office. Rob Schmidt, Director and Shareholder with the Furman…
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Laurens Elementary School Student Makes a Perfect Score on South Carolina Math Assessment
October 30, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Ameca C. Thomas was proud to recognize Wyatt Elijah Gambill at the October 2023 LCSD 55 School Board Meeting. Dr. Thomas…
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Colliers promotes Eric Zimmerman to Director of Real Estate Management Services
October 30, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Eric Zimmerman has been promoted to Director of Real Estate Management Services (REMS) for its Charleston and Columbia offices. He has served as the…
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Presbyterian College Athletic Department Salutes Military Heroes with Free Admission to PC Football Game
October 30, 2023
The Presbyterian College Athletic Department is pleased to extend an invitation to all active-duty and retired military personnel, along with their families, to attend the PC Football game on November…
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Registration and Sponsorships Now Open for 2023 Laurens YMCA Reindeer Run 5K
October 30, 2023
Lace up your running shoes and join the 24th annual Reindeer Run supporting the Youth Scholarship Program The holiday season in Laurens, South Carolina, is about to receive a healthy…
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Home Grown Music Showcase: Calling All Upstate Bands for a Night of Acoustic Excellence
October 30, 2023
On February 17, 2024, the City of Laurens is set to break new ground with an event that’s bound to make waves in the Upstate music scene. “Home Grown,” a…
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Community Unity and Kindness: How a Truck Accident Brought Downtown Clinton Together
October 30, 2023
In the heart of downtown Clinton, in the early hours of a Friday morning, a seemingly unfortunate incident occurred that ultimately led to a remarkable display of community unity. A…
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Simple Steps for an Extra Safe Halloween
October 28, 2023
Children adore the enchantment of Halloween, but it’s crucial to prioritize costume and traffic safety to ensure a delightful and secure experience for all. These guidelines can contribute to a…
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Naturaland Trust celebrates 50 years of land conservation
October 27, 2023
With a celebration event held yesterday that drew more than 150 conservationists and civic and community leaders from across S.C., Naturaland Trust – a nonprofit land conservation trust established in…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson and Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announce Multistate Settlement Agreement with Safeguard Metals
October 27, 2023Precious metals dealer alleged to have targeted retirees in $68 million fraud Attorney General Alan Wilson and Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that South Carolina, in partnership with…
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Lander Medically Speaking Lecture Examines Plastic Surgery
October 27, 2023
“Taking Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgery to the Next Level” is the topic of a community program at Lander University on October 24. Sponsored by Lander, the Greenwood Chamber of…
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 Supports Family Promise
October 27, 2023
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25, represented by Denise Harter and President Donna King, recently partnered with Family Promise to provide crucial monthly assistance to families in need in Laurens County.…
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Selecting a Credit Card
October 27, 2023
By Carman M. Young, CFP® Credit card companies can be aggressive in marketing their cards and their perks. Who doesn’t want a free trip to Europe? With so many options…
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Exclusive Sergio Hudson exhibition opens November 18 at the CMA
October 27, 2023
Hudson and team to participate in special opening day program The Columbia Museum of Art presents Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit, an exhibition showcasing the work of iconic fashion…
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Lander in Good Hands with Haigler
October 26, 2023
Lander University’s enrollment is at an all-time high, with more than 4,300 students, and the work put in by Senior Admissions Counselor Taylor Haigler is one of the reasons why.…
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Catching Up With Lou Miller
October 26, 2023
By Tom Poland No. 87 lay on Buddy Bufford Field as still as a stone. Louis Miller, senior end, had broken ribs, but better days lay ahead. The undefeated…
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 Preparing for Trick or Treat
October 26, 2023
The Ladies of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 are diving into a mountain of treats to be bagged up for the Laurens County Sheriff’s “Trunk or Treat” on Tuesday, October…
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Helen Hill named 2023 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award recipient
October 26, 2023
The Chamber announced that Helen Hill, President and CEO of Explore Charleston, will be honored with the prestigious Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award at The Honors on November 16. Through…
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New legislative agenda identifies strategies to address maternal and infant mortality and child care in SC
October 26, 2023
Children’s Trust to Unveil Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session at State House Event on Nov. 1 Children’s Trust of South Carolina has set its policy priorities for the 2024 legislative session…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country to host major Kayak Fishing Championships in 2024
October 26, 2023
USA Kayak Fishing Team Qualifier April 25-28, 2024 Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship September 26-29, 2024 Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced that Lake Murray has been chosen as the site for…
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Greater Columbia Restaurant Association to induct six individuals into 2023 Restaurant Hall of Fame
October 26, 2023
The Greater Columbia Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its annual Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame and Benefit Dinner on Monday, November 20 at…
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Countybank donates $5,000 to First Light
October 26, 2023
Countybank recently donated $5,000 to First Light. The donation will go toward making interior and exterior facility improvements and helping fund the organization’s programming. First Light, previously known as Foothills…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Office Administrator to help chamber grow
October 26, 2023
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announced the hiring of Marion Lovett as its new Office Administrator for its first brick and mortar location. While the space is undergoing…
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Chamber PAC endorses Town of Mount Pleasant candidates ahead of November elections
October 26, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) announced its endorsement of candidates for Council in the Town of Mount Pleasant. To be considered for the endorsement, candidates for…
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Chamber PAC endorses City of North Charleston candidates ahead of November elections
October 26, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) announced its endorsement of candidates for City Council and Mayor in the City of North Charleston. To be considered for the…
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Chamber PAC endorses City of Charleston candidates ahead of November elections
October 26, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) announced its endorsement of candidates for City Council and Mayor in the City of Charleston. To be considered for the endorsement,…
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Chamber PAC endorses Town of Summerville candidate ahead of November elections
October 26, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) announced its endorsement of a candidate for Mayor in the Town of Summerville. To be considered for the endorsement, candidates for…
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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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