Countybank Foundation donates $500 to Salvation Army
September 19, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $500 to The Salvation Army of Greenwood. This donation represents a longstanding relationship between the organizations, including…
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Upcountry History Museum dives in with ‘Splash and Bubbles’
September 19, 2023
Explorers of all ages will be able to dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration when “Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin” makes its only South Carolina…
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John M. Rivers gifts 44 objects from his private collection of Charleston fine and decorative arts to the Gibbes Museum of Art
September 19, 2023
The Gibbes Museum of Art, home to the foremost collection of American art that incorporates the story of Charleston, has received a donation of 44 objects from the private collection…
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Carolina Lady Anglers give back to community with Annual Fishing Tournament
September 19, 2023
The Carolina Lady Anglers are gearing up for their 25th Annual Fishing For the Cure Open Tournament, which will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023. The Lady Anglers are currently…
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Newberry College rises as a leader among Southern colleges
September 19, 2023
Newberry College has boldly taken its place among the South’s top 10 colleges in multiple categories, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report, which were released…
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American Red Cross of South Carolina announces two more students selected for HBCU Ambassador program & scholarship
September 19, 2023
Claflin student, member of inaugural cohort, honored for collecting most units nationwide The American Red Cross of South Carolina is pleased to announce two students from South Carolina Historically Black…
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Two Lowcountry Organizations join forces to create informative website
September 19, 2023
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) and the Lowcountry Council of Governments (LCOG) are thrilled to announce the launch of the new data driven Lowcountry Community Indicators website at lowcountrycommunityindicators.org CFL…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases End-of-Course and Career Readiness Assessments
September 19, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education has released statewide public school results for the Career Readiness and End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) assessment tests taken for high school courses in the…
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ScanSource Board Member Peter Browning recognized with NACD Lifetime Achievement Award
September 18, 2023
Award recognizes excellence in corporate governance ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced that esteemed Board Member Peter Browning has been recognized by…
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Charleston Collegiate School to host Run Like the Devil
September 18, 2023
Charleston Collegiate School announced their 9th annual Fall Festival at Kiawah River, featuring the Run Like the Devil 5K and Fun Run, on Saturday, October 21, from 9am to 2pm.…
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Two new employees join the S.C. Aeronautics Commission
September 18, 2023
Two new employees have joined the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. Christopher S. Eversmann, P.E., A.A.E., will be the Airport Development Program Manager and Ronnie L. Gannt will be a pilot…
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Furman first-year experience among top-20 in US News rankings
September 18, 2023
Furman University again ranked among the best universities in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, which were released today. Overall, the university ranked…
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Hughes Agency welcomes two new team members
September 18, 2023Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, introduced its latest team members, Hays Bacon and Hallie Rae Jones. Bacon joins Hughes Agency as a senior…
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U.S. News and World Report includes Columbia College in 2024 rankings
September 18, 2023
U.S. News and World Report releases their Best Colleges lists each year to aid the next generation of college students in selecting the institution that best suits their needs. As…
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LC Touchdown Club Announces Player of the Week – Travois Quarles
September 18, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on September 15th, the Player of the week is Travious Quarles from Thornwell Charter School. Quarles is…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the third class of SLI Fellows
September 18, 2023
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University are proud to announce the 2023-2024 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the third SLI class…
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Bob Jones University Ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2024
September 18, 2023
In its 2024 Best College Rankings, U.S. News & World Report again recognized Bob Jones University as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South. BJU’s rankings have consistently improved each of…
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USC budget proposal holds down tuition; board advances key projects
September 18, 2023
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved a state budget request for the next academic year that prioritizes access and affordability, enhances research and improves health outcomes for…
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USC retains top rankings in first-year experience and international business, advances in learning communities
September 18, 2023
The University of South Carolina has retained its top ranking for first-year student experience among public colleges and its No. 1 ranking for international business, according to the latest U.S.…
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Richland Library closes for CSI Day
September 18, 2023
Schedule Effective for all Library Locations on September 21 All Richland Library locations will close Thursday, September 21, 2023, for Customer Service Improvement (CSI) Day. During CSI Day, nearly 400…
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Three new Take Five Oil Change locations to the S.C. Lowcountry
September 18, 2023
NAI Charleston announces that veteran broker Will Sherrod, CCIM has recently represented Take Five Oil Change in the acquisition of three new locations. The first is situated on Highway 176…
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City of Columbia announces Mayor Daniel Rickenmann’s Town Hall Tour
September 18, 2023Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Council members, Assistant City Managers, City staff What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will be leading a town hall tour across all four districts to share the state of the…
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College of Charleston earns high praise in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
September 18, 2023
The College of Charleston is one of the top universities in the South, according to the 2024 edition of Best Colleges, by U.S. News & World Report. In the latest edition of the…
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For 13th consecutive year, The Citadel is named #1 Public University in the South by U.S. News & World Report
September 18, 2023
For the 13th straight year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked The Citadel as the best Public University in the South. The rankings – which were released Monday, Sept. 18 –…
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Kershaw’s Bela Family Dentistry welcomes Dr. Robert S. Hegler and team
September 18, 2023
Kershaw’s premier dental care provider, Bela Family Dentistry, is delighted to announce the newest addition to its team, Dr. Robert S. Hegler and his dedicated team from Kershaw, S.C. Dr.…
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Lander University History Professor to Discuss North Korea
September 18, 2023
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the second installment of the 2023-24 Community Lecture Series Tuesday, Oct. 17, featuring Lander Professor of…
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Trinity Partners facilitates the sale of office building in Lexington, SC
September 18, 2023
Trinity Partners Columbia recently facilitated the sale of a 4,765 square foot office building located at 125 Park Place Court in Lexington, SC. Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley represented…
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New eBook released on Configuring Amazon EC2 for Business-Critical Applications authored by industry expert from SIOS Technology
September 18, 2023
SIOS Director of Customer Success and Microsoft MVP examines how to take advantage of the 99.99 SLA offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in…
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International African American Museum’s special exhibition with work by Fletcher Williams III focuses on the South
September 18, 2023
WHAT: The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host an opening reception for a special exhibition by Fletcher Williams III: “When It Rains It Shines.” The opening reception, originally planned…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Dinner on Ice Gala set for October
September 18, 2023
Heading toward its major fundraising event of 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is honoring its top sponsors for The Dinner on Ice Gala. The Co-Host and Partner are…
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Big Red Barn Retreat named finalist in “Defender Service Awards”
September 18, 2023
Big Red Barn Retreat of BLYTHEWOOD, SC has been selected as a finalist in the Veteran and Civil Servant Outreach award The Big Red Barn Retreat was named a finalist…
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State’s newest Daughters of the American Revolution chapter holds inaugural meeting
September 18, 2023
GREENWOOD, SC – The Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR, recently held its inaugural meeting as the newest chapter of the South Carolina State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR).…
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Mullikin named Board Chair of Carolina Cup Racing Association
September 18, 2023Appointment announced day before his appointment to S.C. Conservation Bank By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, SC – Dr. Tom Mullikin, founding chair of the gubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater Commission,…
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Original Six Afterschool program expands to reach more rural students in high-poverty public schools
September 18, 2023
The Original Six Foundation (O6) is continuing to grow its commitment to ensure a student’s educational opportunities are not limited by the zip code in which they live with the…
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The Man Who Never Sleeps
September 18, 2023
How one South Carolinian is dramatically improving the world and striving to do so daily By Christopher David Carter So much has been written over the years about Dr. Tom…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – September 19
September 18, 2023
The City of Laurens will hold a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 19 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the CPW Training Center at…
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Prioritizing Victims’ Rights: SC Grants Support Laurens Police Department
September 18, 2023
Last week, Attorney General Alan Wilson made a significant announcement regarding the allocation of funds aimed at bolstering victim services across South Carolina. A commendable initiative, this grant allocation surpasses…
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CHS Boys Varsity Cross Country finishes 11th place at Warrior Invitational, Reid Breaks School Record
September 18, 2023
On Saturday the Clinton High School Cross Country Teams traveled down to the Grand Strand to compete in the Warrior Invitational hosted by Waccamaw High School at Pawleys Island. Clinton…
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Rootimentary in Laurens: A New Chapter Begins
September 16, 2023
Something Has to Give “Something has to give.” Who hasn’t said this at least once in his or her life? Change is inevitable, especially when it’s driven by a vision…
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Arthur State Bank Trust and Wealth Management Department Finds New Home in Clinton
September 16, 2023
The Arthur State Bank Trust and Wealth Management Department is proud to announce its recent relocation to a separate location in Clinton, South Carolina. Located just down the street from…
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Lecture Series Begins with ‘The Art of Play’
September 16, 2023
For many people, work and play are opposites, but not for Lander University Professor of Art Doug McAbee. “I go to school and play every day,” he said. “To make…
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State’s Newest Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter Holds Inaugural Meeting
September 15, 2023
The Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR, recently held its inaugural meeting as the newest chapter of the South Carolina State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution(SCDAR). Organized in March, the…
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SCDPS Emphasizes Car Seat Safety During National Child Passenger Safety Week
September 15, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety will participate with other states across the country in the annual Child Passenger Safety Week September 17 – 23, 2023. According to the…
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City of Columbia holds groundbreaking ceremony for Finlay Park revitalization
September 15, 2023City of Columbia officials are excited to begin the $24,100,000 construction process that will restore Columbia’s crown jewel park The City of Columbia was thrilled to announce the revitalization of…
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Dancing with the Spartanburg Stars announces 2024 all-star lineup
September 15, 2023
The Cancer Association of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties, Inc. is pleased to announce the return of the popular Dancing with the Spartanburg Stars fundraiser presented by the Hunt Family Spartanburg’s…
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Outdoor Men Of Letters
September 14, 2023
By Tom Poland Being a native Georgian, I didn’t grow up reading South Carolina writers. Nor do I recall reading Georgia writers, but I read a lot. Hemmed in…
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CDL Day Returns to State Fairgrounds in Columbia
September 14, 2023
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will host CDL Day at the State Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Rosewood Drive in Columbia. This is…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 2023 3rd Annual Walk to Fight Hunger raises $92,128 to fund programs that address hunger
September 14, 2023
Lowcountry Food Bank’s 3rd Annual Walk to Fight Hunger took place on Sunday, September 10 at Wannamaker Park. The Walk is a family-friendly event that aims to bring awareness to…
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Stacey Billingsley joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 14, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Stacey Billingsley has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Stacey is a native of the Upstate, growing up…
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Hear the artist explain his work that hangs in the Relic Room’s Vietnam exhibit
September 14, 2023
On a wall just as you leave the Relic Room’s new Vietnam exhibit, you’ll see something you might not fully understand at once: a work of art – part painting,…
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