Abacus Planning Group welcomes Michael Holt to its Financial Planning Team
July 22, 2024
Abacus Planning Group welcomed Michael Holt to its financial planning team as a Support Advisor. As a member of the financial planning team, Michael works closely with senior advisors to…
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Daddy Had A Worm Farm
July 22, 2024
By Tom Poland The towns sounded distant, not as miles go, but as memories. Hazlehurst, McRae, Baxley, Soperton, Alma, and Tifton. Tifton meant trouble. I was studying a map…
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BASF VETS partner with Blue Ridge Community Center
July 22, 2024
SENECA, SC – The Blue Ridge Community Center now has six state-of-the-art basketball goals in its newly constructed courts thanks to a team from BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions…
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New Commerce Park Stage Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Randomonium Live Performance
July 22, 2024
The City of Fountain Inn is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new Commerce Park Stage with a special ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a live performance by…
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USDA Deputy Undersecretary, USDA Special Advisor, USDA State Executive Director visit Lowcountry Food Bank
July 22, 2024Discuss Ongoing Collaboration with the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) hosted a site visit this month from the United States Department of Agriculture, the South Carolina…
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Laurens Got Talent at “It’s Finally Friday” This Coming Weekend
July 22, 2024
Main Street Laurens invites all aspiring singers to participate in the exciting “Laurens Got Talent” contest, hosted by Studio 55. Set to take place during It’s Finally Friday on July…
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Shag Night Returns to The Lumberyard with Pat Patterson Spinning Tunes
July 22, 2024
Get ready to slide into the rhythm because Shag Night is back by popular demand at The Lumberyard! Join other music and dance fans on July 27 from 6:30 PM…
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Overstock Outlet Expands to Support Local Vendors in Clinton
July 22, 2024
Overstock Outlet in Clinton is expanding to provide booth spaces for local vendors. This new initiative aims to support artisans, crafters, and bakers by offering them a platform to showcase…
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Laurens County Community to Walk with Student Doctors
July 22, 2024
The community of Laurens County has a unique opportunity to combine health and education this Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 10 AM. Students from VCOM, the Edward Via College of…
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The Laurens Library Goes Wild with Wildlife Geeks of Greenville!
July 22, 2024
The Laurens Library is set to host an exciting and educational event on July 25th, as the Wildlife Geeks of Greenville bring their renowned “Conservation Meets the Classroom” program to…
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Ashley Bragg Named Laurens Elementary School Principal in Laurens County School District 55
July 22, 2024
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) named Ashley Bragg as the 2024-2025 Laurens Elementary School (LES) Principal. Ashley is the wife of Kevin Bragg. They have 3 boys: Heath,…
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New Hours for Roc’s Burgers: Catering to the Community
July 21, 2024
Roc’s Burgers, a local favorite in Clinton (28098 Hwy 76), recently announced a change in their operating hours to better serve customers. After listening to feedback from patrons, particularly those…
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Annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest: Capture Laurens County’s Beauty
July 21, 2024
The Laurens County Conservation District is excited to announce the Annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest, inviting amateur photographers to capture the natural beauty of Laurens County. This free-to-enter contest…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson calls on Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act
July 21, 2024
Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 22-state coalition of state attorneys general in a letter co-led by Iowa and Indiana calling on Congressional leaders to support and pass the Safeguard…
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Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare Reach New Multi-Year Agreement
July 20, 2024
Prisma Health is back in-network for UnitedHealthcare Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare (United) have reached a new multi-year agreement. The new agreement ensures that Prisma Health hospitals, physician practices and other…
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SCDOT awarded $175 million to replace bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
July 19, 2024This week, the Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by…
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The Rock It! Co.’s Leah Stoudenmire named Women in Business honoree
July 19, 2024
Greenville Business Magazine has named Leah Stoudenmire, Founder and CEO of The Rock It! Co., as a SC Women in Business honoree. The SC Women in Business Awards are for…
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Central SC Alliance announces promotion of Zechariah Willoughby to Director of Business Development
July 19, 2024
The Central SC Alliance, an economic development organization situated in the central region of South Carolina, is proud to announce the promotion of Zechariah Willoughby from Director of Research to…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds financial advisor
July 19, 2024
Wagner Wealth Management has added an experienced financial advisor, Clay Koch, to its team. A College of Charleston graduate, Koch brings more than nine years of experience in the financial…
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Greenwood Capital celebrates 40 years of service
July 19, 2024
On June 30, 2024, Greenwood Capital marked 41 years of business and officially wrapped up a year of celebrating four decades of client service to South Carolina. Greenwood Capital is…
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First Tuesday Strategies announces new Public Affairs staff
July 19, 2024
Slayten Carter Sapp Joins FTS as Director, Public Affairs First Tuesday Strategies (FTS), South Carolina’s top political and public affairs consulting firm, has welcomed Slayten Carter Sapp as Director, Public…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Columbia
July 19, 2024
Jump-Start Back-to-School will offer school supplies, backpacks, and more on July 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. What Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its first Jump-Start Back-to-School event…
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Mirci receives $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support general operations
July 19, 2024
Mirci is proud to announce that it will receive $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support program operations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The grant will be used…
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Town of Irmo renames Community Park in honor of Jake Moore, Sr.
July 19, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers Senior Partner, S. Jahue “Jake” Moore, Sr., was recognized by the Town of Irmo for his years of dedication to conservation, beautification, literacy and community service. At the July…
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Smoked reflects on its success of the Blue Zone Dinner collaboration & what is to come for Columbia
July 19, 2024
Smoked, an award-winning Main Street restaurant and bar, presented Columbia’s first Blue Zone Dinner on June 27th. The evening took guests on a culinary journey inspired by the blue zone…
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Trio Solutions Inc. expands team and services
July 19, 2024
Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a marketing communications agency in Mount Pleasant, has expanded its team and line of services to handle the agency’s growth and new market opportunities. With the…
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From Idea to Execution: Building a Sustainable Oasis in the Galapagos
July 19, 2024
By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD EDITOR’S NOTE: This following excerpt is part of an article appearing in the July 2024 edition of CONSERVATION magazine. Small developing nations and islands have…
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Inspiring others
July 18, 2024
By Jeff Becraft The other day at Our Place of Hope, someone threw out a question about what’s one thing lately you’ve done to improve your life. One person…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes two new team members
July 18, 2024
DP3 Architects announced the addition of two new team members to the firm, Diana Courson and Laurel Getty. Both Diana and Laurel were previously summer interns at DP3 Architects, and…
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Industrial team secures lease opportunity
July 18, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Industry Associates, LLC in the lease of a 4,000 SF industrial space located at 7360…
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How the Upstate fits into the Luxury Outlook
July 18, 2024Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2024 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook, a first-of-its-kind mid-year report, delves into the pivotal, forward-looking issues shaping luxury residential property markets around the world. And the Upstate. “Luxury housing…
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Flock and Rally welcomes Halleigh Carlson as Integrated Media Buyer
July 18, 2024
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes Halleigh Carlson to the advertising department as the agency’s integrated media buyer. “Halleigh’s ability to…
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Lease renewal in Wando
July 18, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Cainhoy, LLC in the lease renewal of a 6,180 SF industrial space located at 2300 Clements…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2024
July 18, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024. “We reported solid performance in…
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20 South Battery launches exclusive new packages
July 18, 2024
20 South Battery, a historic boutique hotel in Charleston, SC, today announces exciting new packages designed to offer guests unparalleled experiences in the Holy City. These packages include the “Water…
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Five Points officially unveils new mural
July 18, 2024
The latest permanent art installation by artist, Shelby LeBlanc, unveiled in the Five Points district The Five Points Association hosted an official unveiling reception of their newest permanent art installation,…
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Cheryl Lang promoted to President & CEO of Tindall Corporation
July 18, 2024
Tindall Corporation, a leading provider of precast, prestressed concrete solutions, is proud to announce the promotion of Cheryl Lang to the position of President & CEO of the company effective…
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South Carolina Aquarium JuLionfish Festival returns on July 26
July 18, 2024
Celebration After Months of Hunting Invasive Lionfish Includes Live Music, Food and Drink The JuLionfish Festival returns for its third year on Friday, July 26, for an all-inclusive, 21+ event…
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NAI Columbia announces June 2024 transactions
July 18, 2024
Sales: Ben Kelly, CCIM, Patrick Chambers, and Jack Springs, sold ±5.35 acres at Western Lane and Broad River Road in Irmo, SC. The land sold for $5,000,000. Ben Kelly, CCIM…
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The City of Charleston launches annual School Supply Drive for the 21st First Day Festival
July 18, 2024
The City of Charleston is proud to announce the kickoff of its annual School Supply Drive in support of the upcoming First Day Festival. While the First Day Festival will…
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SC Ports sees 7% cargo growth in June
July 18, 2024
Wando Welch Terminal achieved an all-time record year, moving more than 1.2 million containers. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) South Carolina Ports finished fiscal year 2024 strong with a 7% uptick in container…
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Tickets are on sale now for Sync for Survivors!
July 18, 2024
Don’t miss a beat – Sync for Survivor tickets are now on sale! All proceeds support the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance. Tickets are $125 per person and include mouth-watering bites…
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The Citadel Board of Visitors approves tuition rates for 2024-25 academic year
July 18, 2024
During a June meeting, The Citadel Board of Visitors voted not to raise in-state cadet tuition for the upcoming academic year. At the same meeting, the BOV also voted to…
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Gov. McMaster, Sen. Graham, Rep. Clyburn announce SCDOT awarded $175 million to replace bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
July 18, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by the Federal Highway…
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SCDOT to hold a drop-in public information meeting in Beaufort County
July 18, 2024
Intersection improvements proposed at SC 116 (Laurel Bay Road) and S-597 (Stanley Farm Road) SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024 regarding a proposed…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Successful School Supply Drive
July 18, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) celebrated a triumphant day last Friday with their annual “Fill the Cruiser” school supply drive, held at the Laurens Chick-fil-A. This event, dedicated to…
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Make-A-Wish: Clinton’s Ellie Tallman Helps Grant Dreams and Inspire Communities
July 18, 2024
Make-A-Wish has long been a beacon of hope for children with chronic or terminal illnesses, granting wishes that bring joy and create lasting memories. In 2024 alone, Make-A-Wish Central &…
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GLEAMNS Announced A Job Fair to Help Fill The Company’s Open Positions
July 17, 2024
If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community, don’t miss the GLEAMNS job fair on July 26 from 10:00 am…
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for HOTWORX Fitness Studio in Columbia
July 17, 2024
The City of Columbia helped welcome HOTWORX Fitness Studio into our City with a ribbon cutting ceremony that their location, 4464 Devine St., Suite G. At-Large City Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells,…
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Bravo1 Protection adds new operations manager
July 17, 2024
Chris Coscarella has joined the area’s leading security company, Bravo1 Protection, as its new operations manager. A ten-year Air Force veteran, Coscarella will oversee all daily security operations, including staffing,…
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