Richland County launches Residential Rental Property Registration Program
July 6, 2023
Richland County’s new Residential Rental Property Registration Program will change registration and business license requirements for residential rental properties in unincorporated areas of the County. With the changes, the County…
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Portrait of fallen soldier and RCSD deputy unveiled on State House grounds
July 6, 2023Artist Rachel Myers paints and presents portrait to fallen deputy’s parents By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Master Deputy Rachel Myers presented a uniquely beautiful gift…
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FUEL selects SC Children’s Theatre as 2H23 grant recipient
July 6, 2023
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – announced today that it has selected South Carolina Children’s Theatre as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for 2H…
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Lima One Capital surpasses $1 billion in multifamily bridge loans
July 6, 2023
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier business purpose lender for real estate investors, announced that it eclipsed the $1 billion mark in originations of multifamily bridge loans. “This milestone is…
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R. Andrew Folks named Rotarian of the Year, Rotary Club of Five Points
July 6, 2023
R. Andrew Folks, South Carolina Power Team’s Business Retention and Expansion Manager, was recently named Rotarian of the Year by the Rotary Club of Five Points (Columbia). The award recognizes…
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Laurens County Youth Livestock Show
July 6, 2023
Save the date! The 2023 Laurens County Livestock Show will be held Thursday, August 24 – Saturday, August 26. The show catalog, entry form, and donation form are available online…
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Countybank hires Chris Jackson as SBA Division Manager
July 6, 2023
Countybank announced the hiring of Chris Jackson as Small Business Administration (SBA) Division Manager. The position manages and supervises sales, operations, and administration of Countybank’s SBA lending department. Jackson has…
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Colliers Report: Tenant Demand for Quality Drives New Construction and Rents
July 5, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Office Market Highlights Tenants committed to having their staff in the office are driving demand to better quality spaces. Better…
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PC 112 has space available to rent this summer for community or private events
July 5, 2023
Community members may now rent space this summer at Presbyterian College’s new restaurant in downtown Clinton. PC 112 on Musgrove Street features areas that are available until Aug. 1 for…
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Eight years later: The yellow bike is semi-retired
July 5, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell When I made an impulse purchase of a shiny yellow bike eight years ago, I had no idea how much I’d learn from those 30 pounds…
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Richland Library welcomes Entrepreneur-in-Residence
July 5, 2023
Meet Video Visibility Coach and Content Creator Roshanda “The Rosho” Pratt Build your brand, attract your ideal clients, and maximize your profitability! Richland Library is thrilled to welcome our next Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR), Roshanda…
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Stormwater announces group exhibition as part of BIPOC Residency Program
July 5, 2023
Cultural Heritage | Creative Expression: Stormwater Residency Finalists Stormwater Studios is thrilled to announce a group exhibition titled “Cultural Heritage | Creative Expression” which showcases the finalists of the inaugural…
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SC Ports opens application process for Community Giving Program
July 5, 2023
Fresh Future Farm, dedicated to addressing food insecurity and improving access to healthy food, was a Community Giving grant recipient in fiscal year 2023. The application process is now open…
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Over 2,500 customers served during inaugural Black Eats Week 803, June 19-25
July 5, 2023
Specials and FREE tastings held June 19-25 at participating Midlands Black-owned restaurants The inaugural Black Eats Week 803 (BEW803) has concluded with resounding success. The week-long celebration of Black-owned restaurants…
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Strehl appointed dean of arts, humanities & social sciences
July 5, 2023
Newberry College has appointed Dr. Wiebke Strehl to serve as dean of arts, humanities & social sciences. Strehl comes to Newberry from Penn State Brandywine, where she has served as…
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Rapid Shelter Columbia seeking donations
July 5, 2023Rapid Shelter Columbia serves men and women over the age of 18 who are chronically unsheltered by offering primary care, mental health, substance and overall physical/mental well-being and support. As…
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Hilton Head Island celebrates 360th sighting and town’s 40th anniversary
July 5, 2023You’re invited to participate, volunteer and share in the festivities This year marks two significant milestones in Hilton Head Island’s history – the 360th anniversary of the sighting of the…
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The Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2I2) gets its first patent
July 5, 2023The Richland School District Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) Student Innovation Center was created to give students a place to explore and enhance their critical thinking, problem solving and innovation…
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5k Fun Run on 8/26 to support Charleston families living with Alzheimer’s
July 5, 2023
The ARK of South Carolina Alzheimer’s family support services announces its 24th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK is planned for August 26, 2023, in historic downtown Summerville. Registration is…
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South Carolina’s 2023 Tax Free Weekend kicks off on Friday, August 4
July 5, 2023
What you need to know: South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 4-6, 2023. For 72 hours, tax-free items include computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories,…
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Berkeley Animal Center issues moratorium amid overcrowding
July 5, 2023
Shelter operating at max capacity Berkeley Animal Center is implementing an emergency moratorium on animal intakes due to being at max capacity. Until further notice, the shelter will only accept…
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International African American Museum opens to the public
July 5, 2023
Public opening follows a line-up of celebration and community events The International African American Museum (IAAM) officially opened to the public on Tuesday, June 27, after over 20 years of…
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Explore Charleston hosts annual meeting
July 5, 2023
Area Leaders Honored for Distinguished Service More than 400 business and civic leaders gathered today at the Gaillard Center for Explore Charleston’s annual meeting. Guests heard travel industry insights from…
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CSU promotes two to senior leadership team
July 5, 2023
Charleston Southern University has selected two of its own to serve in two new vice president roles at the university. On July 1, Janelle Fox will begin serving as the vice president…
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CSU names interim president; presidential search progresses
July 5, 2023
The Board of Trustees at Charleston Southern University has named Dr. Michael Bryant as interim president as the university continues the presidential search process. Beginning July 1, Bryant will reprise this role…
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2023 CALENDAR UPDATE: Adventure is Closer Than You Think at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
July 5, 2023
Toucan Tuesdays Every Tuesday from June 6 to August 8, 2023 On select Tuesdays this summer, visitors to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden can get buy-one-get-one-free admission along with buy-one-get-one-free ICEEs…
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Mullikin inducted into London International Hall of Fame
July 5, 2023
HOF recognizes excellence in martial arts By Alex Junes-Ward London, United Kingdom: Famed global expedition leader and S.C. Black Belt Hall of Famer, Dr. Tom Mullikin, was inducted into yet…
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Greenville SHRM awards college scholarships
July 5, 2023
The Greenville chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (Greenville SHRM) has awarded college scholarships to two incoming college freshmen: Kelsey Kolarik and Elliot Sanders. Each year, the GSHRM…
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Clinton 8 and Under Dixie Youth Team Heads to Dixie Youth State Tournament after Winning All-Star District 3 Baseball Championship
July 5, 2023
The Clinton 8 and Under Dixie Youth Team is headed to the State Tournament this weekend in Dillon, South Carolina. They earn the right to advance to the state championship…
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The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker wins Women in Business Award
July 5, 2023
Greenville Business Magazine has named Kamber Parker, founder of The YoPro Know, as one of its 2023 a Women in Business Award winners. Greenville Business Magazine’s Women in Business Awards…
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The Leon Levine Foundation invests $50,000 in WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic
July 5, 2023
United Way of the Midlands’ WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to support the continuation of clinic services. WellPartners offers dental and…
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Local farmers can now receive AgPack benefits from Cooper Chevrolet GMC of Walterboro
July 5, 2023
Walterboro, S.C. — Farmers helping farmers find a return on their truck investment is how AgPack® was born. Now, 10 years later, AgPack benefits to farmers and growers could quickly…
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MUSC Health Orangeburg shares future directions at “It’s a New Day Café”
July 5, 2023
It’s a new day for health care in Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Bamberg counties, and MUSC Health Orangeburg celebrated these next steps at the “It’s a New Day Cafe” on Thursday,…
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SC7 Expedition to make its way along the Doodle Trail
July 5, 2023
Historic rail-line between Pickens and Easley, S.C. to be destination passage The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition will make its way toward and along the 8.5-mile Doodle Trail between the…
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Clinton High Cross Country Team Runs for Charity
July 5, 2023
And that’s a wrap! The seventh annual running of the cans is in the books and the winner is the community. A tradition since 2017, the Clinton High Cross Country…
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Supreme Court issues unanimous ruling in religious accommodation case
July 5, 2023
By David Dubberly Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued headline-grabbing decisions in which it split along ideological lines. But it was Thursday’s unanimous decision in Groff v. DeJoy (June…
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City of Clinton Announces Two Food Truck Mondays for July
July 5, 2023
It’s hot, really hot in July. Instead of heating up the kitchen you can head out to Food Truck Monday twice in July. They are scheduled for July 10 and…
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City of Clinton Seeks Community Feedback for New City Mural – Deadline July 8
July 5, 2023
The City of Clinton in conjunction with PC Junior, Barrett Moody, are seeking your input on a building mural. All residents of Clinton are asked to give their opinion on…
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Laurens County Museum to Lecture on Laurens County Revolutionary War Heroine Dicey Langston
July 5, 2023
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues with a lecture about Laurens County’s own Dicey Langston. Rev. Dr. Paul Wood, Jr., will speak on Tuesday, July 18, at…
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FCC & Attorney General Alan Wilson Warn Consumers of Increased Risk of Student Loan Debt Scam Robocalls and Robotexts
July 5, 2023The FCC’s Robocall Response Team and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson are teaming up to warn consumers about a potential rise in student loan debt scam robocalls and robotexts…
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Diaper Drive Thru in Clinton on Tuesday July 11
July 5, 2023
The next Diaper Drive Thru will be held on Tuesday, July 11 from 4 – 6 pm in Clinton in the Victory Worship Center Parking Lot (at intersection of Highway…
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LCSO School Supply Drive Set for Friday, July 14
July 5, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will hold their annual School Supply Collection Drive on Friday, July 14. The event will be held at the Laurens Chick-fil-A from 9AM to 2PM.…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Weekend
July 5, 2023
Come beat the summer heat this weekend at the Lumberyard. This weekend they are offering some great food options and a variety of live music performances to go with the varied…
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July Yard and Garden Tips
July 5, 2023
July is already here and so is the heat. Here are your July yard and garden tips courtesy of the Laurens office of Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. Watch out…
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Homer Elwood Elected to National Funeral Directors Association Board of Directors
July 5, 2023
Homer E. Elwood Jr. was elected to serve as at-large representatives on the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Board of Directors. He begins a two-year terms of service immediately following…
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College View Parade Brings Patriotism and Community to Life
July 4, 2023
You can go to the big gatherings with bands and fancy fireworks and have an amazing time, but nothing says Independence Day like a local neighborhood parade. The College View…
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Laurens Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course
July 4, 2023
The Laurens Master Gardener group will host a volunteer training course beginning August 15. Classes will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on Tuesdays, August 15 – December 6,…
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CSU earns Gold rank in 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation
July 3, 2023
Charleston Southern University announced that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation yet again, this year hitting Gold status. CSU moved up the ranks to Silver a few years ago. “As…
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4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray Presented by Lexington Medical Center
July 3, 2023
The First Place Winning Boat: Robyn King of Columbia, SC The Patriotic Boat Parade on Lake Murray took place Saturday, July 1, 2023. The boat parade kicked off the 35th…
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Carolina Land Company Sells 109+ acres in Gray Court, SC
July 3, 2023
Carolina Land Company recently represented the seller of 109+ acres on Warrior Creek Church Road, Gray Court, SC in the sale of his family property. The buyer purchased the property…
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