Fountain Inn 12u Team Wins SCRPA State Championship in Rock Hill, SC with Undefeated Season
December 16, 2024
The Fountain Inn 12u football team has made history by capturing the 2024 South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association (SCRPA) State Championship title. The team achieved this remarkable feat with…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2024 Minority Business Accelerator graduates
December 16, 2024The Greenville Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator Upstate initiative held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, December 5th, celebrating the completion of the annual program. The Minority Business Accelerator supports and scales…
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Colliers South Carolina Retail Report: Supply limitations driving tenant competition
December 16, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina’s retail market continues to tighten as population growth and high construction costs combine to…
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The Insurance Source brings home three SC Best in Business Awards
December 16, 2024
The Upstate’s premier independent insurance brokerage has secured Gold and Silver honors in the 2024 Best in Business Awards. The Insurance Source earned Gold in Best Employee Benefit Broker and…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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Credit One Charleston Open named Tournament of the Year
December 16, 2024
The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament and the official clay season kickoff on the Hologic WTA Tour, has been named ‘WTA 500 Tournament of the Year’…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from economic development training program
December 16, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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The City of Simpsonville celebrates the grand opening of the Simpsonville Municipal Complex
December 16, 2024
On Wednesday, December 11th, the City of Simpsonville welcomed city officials, project partners, and residents to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the new Simpsonville Municipal Complex. “This is truly…
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Upstate Upstarts and Abundance Capital launch Catalytic Fund to fuel local innovation
December 16, 2024
The Upstate Upstarts program, a community-driven initiative promoting high-growth early-stage companies in Upstate South Carolina, announced a new opportunity to allow investment through charitable donations. The Upstate Upstarts List features…
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Upcountry Fiber and the Foundation for Rural Service award $5,000 joint grant to Clemson Rural Health Mobile Clinic
December 16, 2024
Grant will support essential health services for rural communities in Upstate South Carolina Upcountry Fiber, together with The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic branch of NTCA–The Rural Broadband…
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LDHS Seniors Nate Campbell and Cam Seay Make History with USC Union Bass Fishing Scholarships
December 16, 2024
Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) held a signing ceremony on December 12, 2024, in the Lecture Theatre for senior students Nathan (Nate) Campbell and Cameron (Cam) Seay. Nate and…
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Governor Henry McMaster Leads 25 Other Fellow Republican Governors in Support of President Trump’s Immigration Policies
December 15, 2024
Gov. McMaster’s First Initiative as Republican Governor’s Association Policy Chair Governor Henry McMaster, in his first official action as policy chair of the Republican Governors Association, led 25 other fellow…
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Quality Assurance: PTC Paramedic Program receives national accreditation
December 15, 2024
In a meaningful accomplishment, the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Paramedic Program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The college’s Paramedic Program, which was…
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Grammy-Nominated Artist Johnathan Bond to Perform at Wayside Baptist Church
December 15, 2024
Wayside Baptist Church is excited to welcome Grammy-nominated artist Johnathan Bond for a special concert on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m., offering attendees an…
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Merry Grinchmas at the Laurens Library
December 15, 2024
The Laurens Public Library invites children to a festive and fun event, Merry Grinchmas!, on Wednesday, December 18, at 4:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to join for a special reading…
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Santa to Visit the Clinton Library on December 19
December 15, 2024
The holiday season is in full swing, and the Clinton Public Library is spreading cheer by hosting a special visitor—Santa Claus! Families are invited to gather at the library on…
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Olde Eight Development hosts exclusive “Sneak Peek” event at new Greenwood County location
December 13, 2024On December 13, 2024, select community members and leaders were invited to Olde Eight Golf Course in Greenwood, South Carolina, for a “Sneak Peek” event unveiling Olde Eight Development, a…
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South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council announces Lexington attorney Gary Jack Duncan recipient of prestigious service award
December 13, 2024
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council has recognized attorney Jack Duncan with the Mullis Award of Excellence. This distinguished honor celebrates outstanding service, dedication, and contributions to…
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Flying Biscuit Café offers Gingerbread Pancakes, OMGrits Bowls for the holiday
December 13, 2024
From now through the end of December, the Flying Biscuit Cafe is serving up holiday cheer with two special menu items: Gingerbread Pancakes and OMGrits Bowls. Flying Biscuit’s homemade Gingerbread Pancakes are a must-try – topped with…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from Economic Development Training Program
December 13, 2024The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park
December 12, 2024
Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…
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Columbia College joins Global ‘Partners in Peace’ initiative with NCHC and Nobel Peace Center
December 12, 2024
Columbia College is honored to join the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative launched by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in partnership with the Nobel Peace Center. This…
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Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center hosts Be the Light: A Celebration of Community for the Holidays
December 12, 2024
On Saturday, December 21 from noon to 4:00 PM, the Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center is hosting a FREE holiday celebration for everyone with giveaways, holiday treats, children’s…
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River Bluff High School recognized for outstanding work-based learning opportunities
December 12, 2024
River Bluff High School (RBHS) announced that Career Specialists Susan Bennett and Carole Farrar have been recognized for achieving the highest reported work-based learning experiences at the high school level in South Carolina for the…
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ElectroWire establishes operations in Lexington County
December 12, 2024
Innovative cardiac surgery device to be manufactured in the heart of South Carolina A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the…
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Two Richland Two principals earn top recognition
December 12, 2024
Richland School District Two announced that Teresa Mingo, principal of Longleaf Middle School, and Matt Sherman, principal of Blythewood High School, have been named the 2025 Middle Level Principal of…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces designer for Colonial Lake revitalization
December 12, 2024
Renowned garden designer Molly Hendry joins the effort to create a resilient and sustainable landscape for Charleston’s beloved public space The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced the latest updates on the…
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$8.5M Greenbelt funds awarded to land trust projects
December 12, 2024Lowcountry Land Trust is proud to announce the designation of $8,556,750 from the Charleston County Greenbelt Program to support eight transformative conservation projects that will safeguard cultural heritage, enhance public access to green spaces,…
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Colliers Charleston Retail Report: Growing rents follow residential expansion
December 12, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Charleston Retail Market Highlights Retail development continues to follow residential corridors outwards beyond existing submarkets as Charleston continues to attract high-income…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Guy Furay, The Insurance Source
December 12, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Dodge® Industrial named Large Manufacturer of the Year
December 12, 2024
Dodge Industrial, Inc., a leading provider of innovative industrial solutions, is announced it has received the 2024 Large Manufacturer of the Year Award from the Development Corporation of Anderson County…
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Historic Palmetto Candy and Tobacco Building undergoing renovation
December 12, 2024
Beam & Hinge Relocating to Iconic Space in Columbia’s Vista District The Palmetto Candy & Tobacco Building, an iconic landmark in Columbia’s Vista District, is undergoing a comprehensive historic rehabilitation.…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $25,000 Power:Ed grant to sustain its career exploration program for SC students
December 12, 2024Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the…
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Turner Padget welcomes seasoned litigator Rob Peele
December 12, 2024
Turner Padget announces the addition of Robert McNair Peele, III, as a shareholder in the firm’s Columbia office. Peele is an experienced litigator who defends businesses and professionals in civil…
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Affordable Upstate names Mario Brown as CEO
December 12, 2024
Move reinforces commitment to workforce and affordable housing Affordable Upstate, a private equity firm focused on workforce and affordable housing, has evolved its leadership structure by naming co-founder Mario Brown…
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Clyburn statement on President Biden providing clemency and pardons for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes
December 12, 2024Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on President Joe Biden providing clemency for nearly 1,500 individuals on home confinement and pardons for 39 individuals convicted of non-violent…
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LaserForm & Machine, Inc. expanding Kershaw County operations
December 12, 2024
LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, announced it is expanding its operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $16 million investment will create 32 new…
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CSU’s STEM-program growth prompts building expansion
December 12, 2024Charleston Southern University will complete its second construction phase to fill out the 28,000-square-foot science and engineering building. In conjunction with CSU’s rapid growth in engineering and aeronautics, the Board…
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ElectroWire establishes operations in Lexington County
December 12, 2024
Innovative cardiac surgery device to be manufactured in the heart of South Carolina A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the…
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Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park
December 12, 2024
Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…
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The Price of Going Higher: A Tale of Ladders, Effort, and Perspective
December 12, 2024
By Jeff Becraft I used to own just one ladder. It’s an aluminum extension ladder and it lives in our garage. It doesn’t just hang on a wall… it’s…
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Aging Life Care Charleston team members earn prestigious certifications
December 12, 2024
Aging Life Care Charleston announced that two additional team members have recently earned the Care Manager Certified (CMC) credential from The National Academy of Certified Care Managers. As Aging Life…
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Leonard’s Losers
December 11, 2024
By Tom Poland The show claimed to raise your pigskin IQ. To get my weekly prescription of smart pills, I’d tune in the crackling, AM station to hear what…
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Richland One Board approves new state-required policy on student use of personal electronic devices at school
December 11, 2024
Starting January 1, 2025, Richland One students and their peers in other school districts across the state will not be able to use their cell phones or other personal electronic…
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Harold K. Johnson named principal of Pontiac Elementary School
December 11, 2024
Richland School District Two announced Harold K. Johnson as the new principal of Pontiac Elementary School, effective January 1, 2025. With a proven track record of educational leadership, innovation, and…
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Start Planning Now: Top Tips to Prepare for the 2025 Tax Season and Protect Against Fraud
December 11, 2024
With the new year just three weeks away, start planning now for the 2025 tax season! Getting organized before tax season begins can save you time and money when you’re…
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Boyer Construction welcomes Lindsey Yarborough to management team
December 11, 2024
Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced the addition of Lindsey Yarborough as Director of Marketing and Business Development. Lindsey brings more than 11 years of marketing and business development experience related…
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Colliers | South Carolina welcomes Barbie Gogan as Real Estate Document Coordinator in Columbia
December 11, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce Barbie Gogan has joined its team as the Real Estate Document Coordinator in the firm’s Columbia office. In her role, Gogan will…
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Adam Neil Bolsters Parker Poe’s litigation services in Columbia
December 11, 2024
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced that Adam Neil has joined the firm’s Columbia office as counsel. Adam has more than 20 years of experience trying cases and handling…
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Two Richland School District Two principals earn top recognition
December 11, 2024
Richland School District Two announced that Teresa Mingo, principal of Longleaf Middle School, and Matt Sherman, principal of Blythewood High School, have been named the 2025 Middle Level Principal of…
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