Upcountry History Museum showcases holiday classic with behind-the-scenes close-ups
October 31, 2023
It’s a holiday classic that almost didn’t make it from book to screen but for a friendship forged during World War II. In its Southeastern debut, “A Very Grinchy Christmas,”…
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864 Realty LLC Expands with the Addition of Joni Wilson
October 31, 2023
Joni Wilson is the newest addition to the 864 Realty LLC team. As a licensed realtor, Joni is ready to assist you in achieving your real estate goals. A native…
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Revolutionary Times Market and Fair on Nov. 18 Offers Colonial-themed Experience
October 31, 2023
As part of the upcoming America250 celebration in 2026, the Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR will hold a Revolutionary Times Market and Fair on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4…
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GE Vernova helps ignite STEM dreams with $710,000 commitment to Clemson University
October 31, 2023GE Vernova has solidified its commitment to nurturing STEM talent with a new pledge of $710,000 over the next two academic years to fund three Clemson University initiatives aimed at…
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School District Five receives $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education
October 31, 2023
Lexington-Richland School District Five has received a new $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the department’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The money will be used at…
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May your Holidays be “Murray & Bright”
October 31, 2023
Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale: Thursday, November 16 The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center will host its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale, on Thursday, November 16,…
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The City of Columbia & the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation hold grand opening ceremony for Boyd Island Sanctuary
October 31, 2023
The City of Columbia and the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation announced the official grand opening for the Sanctuary at Boyd Island on Boyd Island on Monday, October…
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GE Vernova helps ignite STEM dreams with $710,000 commitment to Clemson University
October 31, 2023
GE Vernova has solidified its commitment to nurturing STEM talent with a new pledge of $710,000 over the next two academic years to fund three Clemson University initiatives aimed at…
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South Carolina and Georgia Governors Join Forces to Preserve Port Jobs and Operations
October 31, 2023
Governors McMaster and Kemp Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Rule Against Longshoremen’s Boycott of Port Terminal Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina and Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia have filed…
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Well Walkers dates announced for November
October 31, 2023
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena announced November dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking outside…
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Injured Firefighter Finds New Career in Horticulture at PT
October 31, 2023
A firefighter’s air supply is of vital importance, and Emily Galloway’s was running very low. Adding to that, she was trapped, wedged in by heavy steel and unable to move.…
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Congaree Vista Guild celebrates business anniversaries
October 31, 2023
The Vista District is celebrating several business anniversaries. The SC State Museum is celebrating 35 years in the Vista with free admission on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.…
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38th annual Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health to be held November 16
October 31, 2023
The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 38th annual Vista Lights on Thursday, November 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-friendly holiday event is presented by Prisma Health…
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Michael and Jude Shuman: KLCB Community Champions
October 31, 2023
The Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) Community Champion Award celebrates its 3rd quarter honorees, Michael and Jude Shuman, for their extraordinary dedication to environmental preservation in the Boyds Mill Dam…
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Greyrock Accounting promotes Elizabeth Campbell to Shareholder
October 31, 2023
Greyrock Accounting announced the promotion of Elizabeth Campbell from Senior Director of Tax Services to Shareholder. Campbell is a registered CPA who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting…
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Making payments to the SCDOR now easier than ever thanks to QR code enhancement
October 31, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR has added QR codes to all notices that include a payment voucher to make paying your tax bill easier than ever. The QR…
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City, partners break ground on Ashley River Crossing
October 31, 2023
Federal, state, county and city officials gathered alongside Mayor John Tecklenburg this morning to break ground on the Ashley River Crossing, a forthcoming standalone bridge that will provide a safe…
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City of Charleston holds groundbreaking for the Ashley River Crossing
October 31, 2023On Monday, October 30, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and federal, state, county and city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ashley River Crossing. When completed, this bridge will provide…
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City Office of Sustainability, regional partners to offer free pumpkin composting options
October 31, 2023
In an effort to promote environmentally-friendly practices throughout the holiday season, the city of Charleston Office of Sustainability and its regional partners are providing a number of free pumpkin composting…
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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann partners with Instacart, announces Grocery Access program to support families in Columbia food deserts
October 31, 2023
Instacart’s technology connects families in food deserts with online grocery delivery and monthly funds to spend on produce City of Columbia, SC Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading…
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Fireforge Crafted Beer co-founders Brian and Nicole Cendrowski to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails November 16th
October 31, 2023
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces that Brian and Nicole Cendrowski, co-owners of Fireforge Crafted Beer will speak at its final Collaborators &…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces new Director of Chamber Music
October 31, 2023
Spoleto Festival USA announced that cellist and composer Paul Wiancko will become the next Charles E. and Andrea L. Volpe Director of Chamber Music and will debut in the role during the 2024 season (May…
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Reid Sherard named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Family Law Power List
October 31, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Reid Sherard was named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Family Law Power List. The statewide publication only recognized seven attorneys in South…
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Charles Hayes joins the midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 31, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Charles “Chuck” Hayes has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Charles was born and raised in the foothills…
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New behavioral and mental health guide for Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties released
October 31, 2023
United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) announces the release of an updated guide to behavioral health services in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties. This is a project of the United…
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Edith L. Frierson Elementary School principal Latrice Smalls to fill role permanently
October 31, 2023
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Latrice Smalls as the permanent principal at Edith L. Frierson Elementary School. Smalls has served as the interim principal since the beginning of…
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Southwest Airlines to introduce new nonstop route from Greenville-Spartanburg to Denver
October 30, 2023
Southwest Airlines recently unveiled its plans for an extended service offering at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, as detailed in an official statement from the airport. Commencing on June 8, 2024, the…
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PC’s Johnson Named Big South Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Rairigh Earned Big South All-Academic Team Honors
October 30, 2023
Senior William Johnson and junior Caroline Rairigh of the Presbyterian Blue Hose cross country teams earned Big South Academic honors. Johnson was named the Big South Men’s Cross Country Scholar-Athlete…
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LC Touchdown Club Announces Player of the Week – Tushawan Richardson
October 30, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 27th, the Player of the week is junior quarterback Tushawan Richardson of Clinton High School.…
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Marketing Minute Video: The Power of Storytelling
October 30, 2023
Marketing Minute by Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy: Storytelling is a powerful tool that can be leveraged in a myriad of ways. This week’s video shares…
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Colliers brokers sale of 37.4-acre land tract for new townhome development in northeast Columbia, SC
October 30, 2023
Craig Waites of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of a 37.4-acre tract of land at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Spears Creek Church Road in northeast Columbia,…
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Colliers Report: Rental rate increases supported by strong fundamentals and growth
October 30, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg maintained strong fundamentals and interest despite higher vacancy and lower absorption. Housing developments, highway projects and…
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Hamas wages war on both Israeli and Palestinian civilians
October 30, 2023
Instilling fear and inciting war regardless of victims are always the aims of a terrorist Part 3: Analysis by W. Thomas Smith Jr. WAR IS TERRIBLE or as U.S. Army…
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Trident United Way announces second round of community Changemaker Grants
October 30, 2023
20 local nonprofits were awarded grants in first cycle Trident United Way, a leading local nonprofit organization committed to fostering positive change and development within the Tri-County, announced their second…
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Lexington Medical Center invests $150,000 in United Way of the Midlands’ WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics
October 30, 2023
Thanks to a $150,000 grant from Lexington Medical Center, more individuals throughout the Midlands will receive accessible healthcare at United Way’s WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics. WellPartners offers free dental…
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The LRADAC Foundation receives funding for prevention and treatment services from the Lexington Medical Center Foundation
October 30, 2023
The LRADAC Foundation, LRADAC’s nonprofit arm that supports the programs and services of LRADAC, has received a Community Outreach Grant of $85,000 from Lexington Medical Center. $20,000 of the grant…
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The YoPro Know starts online Masterclass on attracting and retaining young talent
October 30, 2023
How prepared is your company for 2025, when GenZ and Millennials will make up more than half of the American workforce? If the answer ranges from not at all to…
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Braised & Glazed and House of Brews offer unique Romanian dinner and beer pairing for Charleston Beer Week
October 30, 2023
Braised & Glazed, a local food truck, and House of Brews, a local bar, beer garden and craft beer collective, are offering a unique and authentic Romanian dinner and beer…
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The Leon Levine Foundation makes grant to Habitat Greenville County
October 30, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County received a $40,000 grant from the philanthropic organization created by the founder of Family Dollar Stores, The Leon Levine Foundation. After retiring from Family…
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Sustain SC launches roadmap to support sustainability initiatives in South Carolina
October 30, 2023
Sustain SC launched the Roadmap to Sustain SC, which identifies seven key accelerators that will move South Carolina forward as a sustainable state ensuring economic prosperity and protection of our…
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LRADAC names Eric D. Eaddy as the new Vice President of Administration
October 30, 2023
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has named Eric D. Eaddy its new Vice President of Administration. As a member of the executive…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as Educator of the Month
October 30, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Georgetown County School District’s Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
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Halloween Curfew Announced for Sex Offenders on Probation/Parole
October 30, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) will enforce a statewide curfew for sex offenders under its supervision, whose crime is against a child. Halloween restrictions…
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Lady Red Devils Fall to BHP in Round Three of Playoffs
October 30, 2023
The Lady Red Devils fell to Belton Honea Path (BHP) on Thursday evening after a hard fight in round three of the playoffs. # 1…
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Audition for ‘The Little Mermaid’ – Be Part of the Laurens County Community Theatre Magic
October 30, 2023
Are you ready to be a part of a timeless tale that has captured the hearts of generations? The Laurens County Community Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for their…
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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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