A Magical Night at the 2023 Raider Navy Military Ball
May 30, 2023
Laurens District 55 High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (LDHS NJROTC), known as the Raider Navy, held its annual Military Ball on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Military Balls…
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Colliers Report: Occupancy and rent growth begin to level as absorption recovers
May 30, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Market Highlights The Greenville-Spartanburg multifamily market remained healthy and showed signs of stabilizing. There were 2,551 units scheduled to…
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Blanchard Machinery purchases land at Sandy Run Industrial Park to expand operations
May 30, 2023
Blanchard Machinery Company has purchased a 61.3-acre site at Sandy Run Industrial Park, 15th Street in Gaston, SC. Blanchard is expanding its existing operation for parts, service, component rebuilds, complete…
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Lander University Announces Spring 2023 Graduates
May 30, 2023
Lander University conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees to over 500 graduates during the University’s 167thCommencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 3. The Class of 2023 includes graduates from local communities, cities…
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Marketing Minute: Crafting an Impactful Elevator Pitch
May 30, 2023
Marketing Minute Jean Cecil Frick, NP Strategy Mastering your elevator pitch is crucial for positioning yourself and your company for success. This week’s video shares tips on making a lasting…
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Local Swim 1922 event focuses on water safety for youth, adults
May 30, 2023
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc, in partnership with City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Greenview Dolphins USA Swim Team will…
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Fountain Inn Seeks Community Input with Comprehensive Plan Survey
May 30, 2023
Like many other areas, Fountain Inn is growing. With that, local leadership is looking for your input to help shape the vision and priorities for the town. There are only…
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Cooper Chevrolet GMC to provide Colleton County Recreation Department with new equipment, monetary contribution and instructional clinics
May 30, 2023Cooper Chevrolet GMC (formerly Rizer Chevrolet GMC) is partnering with Colleton County Recreation Department in Walterboro. Cooper Chevrolet GMC has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball & Softball…
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Scout Motors appoints Chief Design Officer
May 30, 2023
Chris Benjamin, a leading voice in automotive design, joins Scout Motors to holistically shape vehicle design and user experience Tysons, VA and Columbia, SC – Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) announced…
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CSU announces new VP for student life
May 30, 2023
Charleston Southern University has selected Rev. Jody Jennings as its next vice president for student life. Jennings currently serves as the vice president for campus ministries and student engagement at North Greenville…
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SC Ports sees volumes trending up in April
May 30, 2023
South Carolina Ports saw cargo volumes ticking up in April, buoyed by the strength of the Southeast market. Retail importers and advanced manufacturers are investing billions to establish and expand…
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Dorchester County residents encouraged to attend Hurricane Preparedness Expo at Ashley River Park
May 30, 2023
In anticipation of the upcoming hurricane season, Dorchester County invites residents to the 10th annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo. This is an educational and interactive event designed to equip Dorchester County…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Storm Drain Art Contest
May 30, 2023
Keep Laurens County Beautiful is proud to launch the Storm Drain Art Contest, a community-driven initiative aimed at promoting the 2023 Keep It Clean “Drains to Stream” Initiative. The contest…
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School District Five names new principal for Dutch Fork Elementary School
May 30, 2023
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Rebecca Dilley the new principal at Dutch Fork Elementary School. Dilley has served as assistant principal of instruction at Chapin Intermediate School…
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School District Five names new principal for Lake Murray Elementary School
May 30, 2023
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Kristen Eubanks the new principal at Lake Murray Elementary School. Eubanks has served as principal at Bridge Creek Elementary since 2013. Prior…
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Thomas Mechanical Hiring – Job Fair Scheduled
May 30, 2023
Thomas Mechanical is Hiring! Looking for a full-time permanent position, competitive pay, clean working conditions, benefits, fully stocked trucks, and state of the art new facility? Come to the…
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Disaster preparedness takes center stage at Contractors, Closers, & Connections Greenville event
May 30, 2023
Contractors, Closers, & Connections (CCC) of Greenville, in collaboration with Rainbow Restoration, hosted a pivotal discussion on disaster preparedness for commercial property owners on Thursday, May 25th, 2023. The event…
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Well Walkers dates announced for June
May 30, 2023
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced June dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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Burns gives back to celebrate 100 years of business
May 30, 2023
To honor their family’s legacy of giving back to the community for 100 years, Burns Chevrolet will kick off their “100 Days of Giving” on June 1, 2023. A portion…
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Keene Development selects Greenville based ID Studio as interior design partner for The McDaniel
May 30, 2023
Real estate development and investment company Keene Development Group has chosen Greenville based ID Studio Interiors as the interior design firm to select the interior finish options for its new…
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Cooper Motor Company expands with the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro SC
May 30, 2023
Chip Cooper of Cooper Motor Company in Clinton South Carolina, today announced the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, South Carolina. Cooper Motor Company was founded in 1938 by…
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Jon Rivers named Director of Digital Marketing at Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency
May 30, 2023
Cyberwoven, an award-winning South Carolina-based branding, digital marketing, and website development firm, announced Jon Rivers as the agency’s new Digital Marketing Director. Rivers will oversee a team of individuals who…
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Exclusive exhibition showcases art of the Catawba Nation from the last 50 years
May 30, 2023
Resurgence and Renaissance opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Resurgence and Renaissance: Art of the Catawba Nation Since 1973, on…
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Mast General Store celebrates Land Trust Day on June 3
May 30, 2023Land trusts provide benefits to everyone living in or visiting our local communities – from beautiful scenery and wildlife habitat to fresh water, flood mitigation, and recreational opportunities. The Mast…
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Reservations for Purple Martin Tours are officially open for the 2023 season
May 30, 2023Wingard’s Market announced the official opening of the 2023 Purple Martin Tour Season on beautiful Lake Murray in Lexington, SC! The 2-hour guided boat tours will take place every Tuesday…
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OTO Development announces debut of Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
May 30, 2023
Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has made its debut in the Florida Panhandle. Ideally positioned on the sugar-white sand of Okaloosa Island, this six-story, 100-key hotel…
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Experience the stunning story quilts of artist Tina Williams Brewer
May 30, 2023
Stories of Grace opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Tina Williams Brewer: Stories of Grace, on view Saturday, June 10,…
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Dominion Energy renews commitment to SCICU with $105,000 for merit scholarships
May 30, 2023
Extending its nearly 70-year relationship with South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) member colleges and universities, Dominion Energy is renewing its $105,000 scholarship investment – 105 scholarships worth $1,000…
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Cason Development Group adds Historic Columbia Awards
May 30, 2023
Two projects by Cason Development Group, one of Columbia’s fastest growing real estate developers, were recently honored with 2023 Preservation Awards from Historic Columbia. These continue a string of Preservation…
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Topping out celebration held at Greenville Technical College’s Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences
May 30, 2023
A topping out celebration was held on May 26 at Greenville Technical College’s (GTC) Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences. The ritual of topping out to celebrate the…
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Global expedition leader receives lofty home honor
May 30, 2023
May 23 proclaimed Dr. Tom Mullikin Day in historic Kershaw County, S.C. By Alex Junes-Ward CAMDEN, SC – Dr. Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin received a somewhat unique – most-assuredly rare…
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Ballou joins new initiative to help S.C. Legislature evaluate effects of proposed laws
May 30, 2023
ROCK HILL, SC – Dan Ballou, a partner with Morton & Gettys law firm, has joined the South Carolina Law Initiative, a new project started by the University of South…
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Carolina Crossroads Project meets milestone ahead of schedule
May 30, 2023
Motorists traveling along Interstate 20 westbound from Broad River Road may notice a new exit lane for traffic leading toward I-26 westbound. The new lane provides an additional 1,500 feet…
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TravelBoom welcomes Olivia Clifton as Content Writer
May 30, 2023
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – TravelBoom, the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for hotels, resorts, and vacation rental companies, announced today it has hired a new Content Writer, Olivia Clifton. Clifton’s…
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The Citadel awarded grant to create center for artificial intelligence healthcare research
May 30, 2023
The Citadel School of Engineering is taking a big step forward in artificial intelligence research and development through a grant awarded by the National Science Foundation. The grant, in partnership…
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New Grid Resiliency Grant Program approved
May 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy has approved a South Carolina program for strengthening the state’s electric grid resiliency and awarded $10.4 million in funding for the first two years. Santee…
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The Hill Institute at Furman hosts talk focused on innovation and sustainability
May 30, 2023
Leaders in innovation and sustainability gathered recently in downtown Greenville to discuss how sustainability can act as a catalyst for innovation. The group, gathered by The Hill Institute at Furman, was…
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OTO Development announces debut of Hilton Garden Inn in Ocean City, Maryland
May 30, 2023
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront has made its debut along the Maryland coastline. The 12-story, 170-room property reopened Friday, May 26, following an extensive renovation that brings an elevated…
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SC Department of Public Safety Requests Public Input
May 30, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety strives to meet and maintain the standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Part of meeting those…
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LCTA to Host Ribbon cutting for The Loop Trail, the Official Beginning of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail in Laurens County
May 30, 2023
The community is invited to attend the Ribbon cutting Ceremony for the new Loop Trail, the official beginning of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) in Laurens County, onThursday,…
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Laurens County 4-H Livestock Learners Day Camp Registration Closes June 2
May 30, 2023
As we enter the last week of school many parents are finalizing details for kid camps this summer. The Laurens County 4-H program has several camps to consider this summer…
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Annual Shred Day Sponsored by Cornerstone Investment Management Scheduled for June 3rd
May 30, 2023
How many years of financial and health related documents are you storing at home? And why? With almost everything accessible online, there is much less of a need to keep…
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Clinton High School Class of 2023 Fireworks Wednesday Night
May 29, 2023
It’s been a big year for Clinton High School and the Class of 2023 and it’s time to celebrate. To honor the 2023 Graduating Class, the City of Clinton will…
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Laurens County Museum Hosts Business After Hours – Highlights Museum Accomplishments
May 29, 2023
Last week the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held their “Business After Hours” event at the Laurens County Museum. The crowd enjoyed live piano music and refreshments as they networked…
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Laurens Police Department Seeks Public Support for K-9 Grant
May 29, 2023
The Laurens Police Department has applied for a K-9 grant through Aftermath and they need the community to help with voting. “We do not have the funding available to advance…
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City of Laurens Holds Memorial Day Service
May 29, 2023
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Untied States Armed Forces. For many, it is…
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PC breaks ground on Reynolds Hall renovation for JEDI division
May 27, 2023
Presbyterian College broke ground on a renovation project that will transform its former infirmary into the headquarters for its Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion division. Last used as a residence…
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New Muller Road Middle School principal announced
May 26, 2023
This summer a familiar face will return to Richland Two schools as principal at Muller Road Middle School. At the recommendation of Richland School District Two interim superintendent Mrs. Nancy…
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Lander’s Junior Faculty Scholar Seeks ‘the Common Good’ for His Career
May 26, 2023
A faculty member who finds joy in helping undergraduates succeed has earned Lander University’s Junior Faculty Scholar Award. Dr. Matthew Malone, who joined Lander’s faculty in 2017 as an assistant…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Protects Life, Signs Fetal Heartbeat and Protection From Abortion Act
May 26, 2023
Yesterday, Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and the pro-life community to sign S. 474, the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, into law.…
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