OTO Development purchases Hyatt House Dallas/Uptown
September 8, 2025
OTO Development has purchased its first property in Texas, expanding the geographic reach of the company’s portfolio of upscale select service, extended stay, and lifestyle hotels. The South Carolina-based hotelier,…
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Transitions to host 14th annual Reconstructing Home at the Columbia Museum of Art
September 8, 2025
Transitions Homeless Center will host its 14th annual Reconstructing Home event on Wednesday, October 1, at the Columbia Museum of Art. The evening will bring together community leaders, businesses, and…
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2025 Carolina Leadership Seminars announcement
September 8, 2025
24 Nonprofit Leaders Named to 2025 Carolina Leadership Seminars Class Together SC program equips new executive directors with skills, strategies, and a statewide peer network to strengthen their organizations and…
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Coastal States Bank appoints Laura Fraser as Lowcountry Market President
September 8, 2025
Coastal States Bank (“CSB”) has announced the promotion of Laura Fraser to Lowcountry Market President. Laura brings more than 15 years of commercial banking experience to her new role, previously…
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Lexington’s inaugural Week of Restaurants set for September 11–21, 2025
September 8, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, in partnership with the Town of Lexington, is excited to announce the inaugural Lexington’s Week of Restaurants, September 11–21, 2025. This 11-day initiative will…
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Blue Ridge Electric’s employees exceed $85,000 fundraising goal in honor of the co-op’s 85th anniversary
September 8, 2025
The second annual Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative (BREC) Employee Days of Giving campaign exceeded its $85,000 fundraising goal to donate to area nonprofits as the co-op celebrates its 85th anniversary…
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Community Input Session on Land Use and Zoning Set for September 11 in Clinton
September 8, 2025
The Laurens County Citizens for Land Use and Zoning Task Force invites all members of the public to attend an upcoming community input session on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at…
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Revolutionary War Lecture Series Kicks Off at Laurens County Museum Sept. 9
September 8, 2025
First Topic: The Snow Campaign and Its Chilling Impact on the Southern Front The Laurens County Museum will launch its highly anticipated Revolutionary War Lecture Series on Tuesday, September 9,…
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Laurens Electric Employee Chooses AMIkids WINGS for Pay It Forward Gift
September 8, 2025
Operations Specialist John Earl Thomas has chosen to make a difference in the lives of local youth by donating $500 to AMIkids WINGS Piedmont, a residential program in Clinton that…
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DPH Highlights Importance of Food Donation During National Food Bank Day
September 8, 2025
In recognition of National Food Bank Day on Friday, Sept. 5, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is shining a spotlight on the vital work of food banks…
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Gov. McMaster Directs DSS to Submit Waiver Banning Candy, Unhealthy Drinks from SNAP Program
September 7, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2025-30, directing the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) to submit a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to…
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Giving Hope to Young Adults Leaving Foster Care Is Life Goal for Lander Alumnus
September 7, 2025
When young people leave the foster care system, their future success can be in jeopardy – one in four will end up homeless within six months, one in five males…
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ZF Gray Court Achieves Milestone with New Electric Vehicle Drive Launch
September 7, 2025
ZF Gray Court has marked a major milestone with the successful completion of its first pre-series demand for a major premium OEM in South Carolina. Completed ahead of schedule, the…
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Mark Your Calendar: Clinton High School Homecoming Festivities Begin October 1
September 7, 2025
Get ready for a week of school spirit, tradition, and Red Devil pride! Clinton High School’s 2025 Homecoming celebration is just around the corner, and the community is invited to…
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Courtney Stonell Receives Leadership Award at 2025 Litter Summit
September 7, 2025
Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) Affiliate Coordinator Courtney Stonell was honored with the Upper Region Individual Leadership Award at the 2025 Litter Summit, hosted by the South Carolina Litter Control…
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Thornwell to Host Free Strengthening Families Program Beginning September 23 in Clinton
September 7, 2025
Do you ever wish your family could listen more and yell less? Thornwell’s Strengthening Families Program may be just what you need. Starting Monday, September 23, Thornwell is offering this…
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The Brew Returns to Laurens with Spotlight on New South Candles
September 7, 2025
The popular small business series The Brew is back, and this time it’s lighting the way—literally. Community members and entrepreneurs are invited to gather at New South Candles, LLC to…
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NEVER FORGET: CrossFit864 to Host 9/11 Hero Walk in Clinton
September 7, 2025
In honor of the thousands of lives lost on September 11, 2001, the community is invited to join CrossFit864 for a special 9/11 Hero Walk this Thursday, September 11, at…
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Blue Hose Stun Furman in Overtime, Move to 2-0
September 7, 2025
Presbyterian College delivered another thrilling finish on Saturday night, shocking Furman 39-38 in overtime in Greenville and improving to 2-0 on the season. Down 31-14 in the fourth quarter, the…
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HUNGER GAMES – May The Odds Be Ever In Your Flavor
September 5, 2025This will be a great event in The Landrum Farmer’s Market for a Benefit Dinner & Competition hosted by ANGELS CHARGE MINISTRY. The date is October 18 from 5 –…
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Maynard Nexsen’s Atlanta office adds elite hospitality real estate lawyer
September 5, 2025
Maynard Nexsen announces a highly-regarded and experienced real estate attorney to the firm’s growing Atlanta office. Daniel R. Weede joins Maynard Nexsen as a Shareholder from the former Morris Manning…
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Spirit Airlines to exit Columbia Metropolitan Airport in October
September 4, 2025
Spirit Airlines will end all service at Columbia Metropolitan Airport on Oct. 4, airport officials announced. The move will eliminate flights between Columbia and Orlando International, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and…
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Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. attorneys recognized in the Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Editions)
September 4, 2025
Seven attorneys from Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and one attorney has been named to the 2026 edition…
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City of Columbia partners with DreamKey Partners to advance housing priorities
September 4, 2025The City of Columbia announced a new partnership with DreamKey Partners, a nationally recognized nonprofit developer with more than three decades of experience in affordable housing and community transformation. This…
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SC Ports opens Cosgrove Avenue extension, new pedestrian bridge
September 4, 2025
SC Ports marked the opening of the new Cosgrove Avenue extension and pedestrian bridge in North Charleston, a key fixture of the Port’s Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF). The project extends…
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Milliken acquires South Carolina textile facility
September 4, 2025
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company has acquired the assets of Highland Industries, Inc. in Cheraw, South Carolina. The transaction strengthens Milliken’s domestic operations and position in technical textiles. “This acquisition…
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United Airlines announces new nonstop service from CAE to Newark beginning January 2026
September 4, 2025
United Airlines announced today that beginning January 7, 2026, the legacy airline will operate new nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The route…
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A conversation with my GPS
September 4, 2025
By Jeff Becraft There are several things I like about my phone. I like the camera… I really enjoy being able to just pull it out of my pocket…
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SIOS Technology named among the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the sixth consecutive year
September 4, 2025
Company recognized in the medium employer category for fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and community engagement SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 5th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger
September 4, 2025Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day! On Saturday, September 20th at Wannamaker Park in N. Charleston Click here to register for free: https://lowcountryfoodbank.org/get-involved/walk/ Lowcountry Food Bank’s 5th Annual…
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities names new program coordinator
September 4, 2025
GREENVILLE, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) announced the addition of Katie Norris as program coordinator. The Endowment’s headquarters is located in Greenville. In this…
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SCDNR establishes new sub-department
September 4, 2025Merger of education, outreach, and information aimed at enhancing public engagement By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has established an Office of Education,…
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The Hometown Weekly
September 3, 2025
By Tom Poland In my youth we had a daily newspaper, The Augusta Chronicle. What we didn’t get every day was local news. That’s what made The Lincoln Journal…
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Lemonade & Popcorn fundraiser returns to support Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer
September 3, 2025Columbia residents are invited to sip, snack, and support a good cause at the return of the annual Lemonade & Popcorn Fundraiser benefiting the Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer. The…
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CAE launches community engagement initiative, SOAR WITH US, to increase small business and DBE involvement
September 3, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced it will be hosting a two-part community engagement series: SOAR WITH US. This outreach initiative is designed to deepen ties within the community, increase transparency,…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Seeks Site Leaders for Community Cleanups
September 3, 2025
Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) is calling on local residents to step up and make a difference by becoming Cleanup Site Leaders. These volunteers will play a key role in…
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Welcome Back, PC! Third Thursday Celebration Set for Sept. 18 in Downtown Clinton
September 3, 2025
Special Concert Series Edition Sponsored by Self Regional Healthcare and the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce CLINTON, SC — Downtown Clinton will come alive on Thursday, September 18, 2025, as…
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Annual grant cycle open: Chapin Community Foundation shares thousands
September 3, 2025The Greater Chapin Community Foundation is calling on residents to help shape the future of our community by nominating local nonprofits for grant funding. Since its founding in 2003, the…
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SC Attorney General Alan Wilson to address Lexington Chamber at Business Over Breakfast
September 3, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host its “Business Over Breakfast” on Tuesday, September 9, at 7:30 a.m. at Radius Church, located at 300 W. Main Street in Lexington.…
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The Daniel reopens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony following major renovation
September 3, 2025The newly renovated Daniel officially reopened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city and county leaders, including Greenville Mayor Knox White. The event marked the beginning of a…
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SCDNR Director addresses gathering commemorating end of WWII
September 3, 2025
Dr. Tom Mullikin was joined by legislators, and fellow military veterans including retired U.S. Army Maj. General Todd B. McCaffrey, secretary (director) of the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs; and…
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Endeavor announces food-focused fall Collaborators & Cocktails events featuring local, Insta-famous entrepreneurs
September 3, 2025
Greenville’s food-focused fall includes euphoria turning 20, Fall for Greenville, and Michelin’s unveiling of its first Red Guide to The American South. Naturally, Endeavor hopped on the band wagon. Endeavor…
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities names new program coordinator
September 3, 2025
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) announced the addition of Katie Norris as program coordinator. In this role, Norris will coordinate program-related activities and assist grants management…
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Scout Motors launches “Have a Great Day” national brand campaign featuring its hometown of Blythewood, SC
September 3, 2025
Scout Motors is launching a new national television commercial and brand campaign honoring the South Carolina community as the company continues building its $2 billion Production Center in Blythewood. The…
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SC Whitmore School named National Beta School of Merit
September 3, 2025
SC Whitmore School (SCWS), a statewide online public charter high school, is proud to announce that SC Whitmore is a 2024-2025 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this…
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ElectroWire launches new manufacturing facility in Lexington County
September 3, 2025
ElectroWire Medical, a medical device startup founded by local cardiologist Dr. Robert Leonardi, celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Lexington County on August 18. The facility…
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Seven Cassidy Coates Price attorneys named to 2025 Upstate Legal Elite
September 3, 2025
Seven attorneys from Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. have been recognized in the 2025 Upstate Legal Elite, published annually by Greenville Business Magazine. The list honors top attorneys across the Upstate…
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Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. founding partner Bill Coates named to SC Lawyers Weekly Power list
September 3, 2025
Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. announced that founding partner Bill Coates has been named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Power List for Commercial and Consumer Litigation. The Power List recognizes…
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Amber Glidewell, Trey Suggs, and Clark Price named to Talk-Greenville 2025 Top Lawyers list
September 3, 2025
The 2025 edition of Talk-Greenville’s Top Lawyers list includes Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. attorneys Amber Glidewell, Trey Suggs and Clark Price, each recognized for their work in the Greenville legal…
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Trey Suggs recognized on SC Lawyers Weekly Medical Malpractice Power List
September 3, 2025
Fred W. “Trey” Suggs III of Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. has been named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2025 Medical Malpractice Power List. Suggs is one of just ten…
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