Early Voting Closed with Six Percent Turnout – Polls Open Tuesday for Laurens Mayoral Run-Off Election
March 20, 2023
Early voting for the run-off election for Laurens Mayor closed on Friday, March 17 and the run-off election is Tuesday. According to the Laurens County Voter Registration Office, six percent…
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LCSO Inmate Litter Cleanup Report for January and February
March 18, 2023
During the months of January and February, the Laurens County inmate litter cleanup crew picked up 38,780 pounds of trash from Laurens County roadsides. The following roads were cleaned: -Taylor…
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American Legion Post 25 2nd Annual Golf Tournament – Registration Open
March 18, 2023
You don’t have to look far in Laurens County to see the work of the members of American Legion Post 25. They are always out in the community looking for…
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PC to Celebrate dedications of New Baseball and Softball Facilities
March 18, 2023
Presbyterian College is dedicating its newest athletic facilities on March 25 as part of its $8 million Championship Spirit Initiative. The new Blue Hose softball team facilities – a…
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PTC Selected for Gates Foundation Higher Education Initiative
March 18, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has been selected to participate in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s “Intermediaries for Scale” (IFS) initiative, a $100 million investment over five years to forge…
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Lander Professor Discusses ‘The Mathematics of Communication’
March 18, 2023
“Human beings are not as good at communicating as we think we are,” according to Lander University Professor of Mathematics Dr. Josie Ryan. Ryan spoke at the Greenwood Arts Center…
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More than Jazz Concert at PC – April 25
March 18, 2023
PC’s Jazz Band brings More Than Jazz to the stage on April 25! The up-beat blues of Don’t Let Up, the rock and jazz fusion of Peter Gunn, the swing of My Baby…
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Youth Turkey Hunting Days are Here
March 18, 2023
Youth Turkey Hunting Days are right around the corner! Mark your calendars: •March 18-19: Private Lands in Game Zones 3 & 4 •March 25-26: Private Lands in Game Zones 1…
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Building Industry Association of Central SC announces new CEO
March 17, 2023
The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) announces that they have hired Bin Wilcenski as the new Chief Executive Officer of the association. Mr.…
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Sustain SC Partners with Coca-Cola Consolidated to gift Litter Gitter
March 17, 2023
Sustain SC and Coca-Cola Consolidated, the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, installed a Litter Gitter on the University of South Carolina’s campus. The Litter Gitter, a patented tactical…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announces opening of 2023 ticket sales
March 16, 2023
Tickets for the 2023 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX are now available to the public at bmwcharitygolf.com. This year’s tournament, which will be held June 5-11, will return…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces Real Estate Management Services staff promotions
March 16, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announced promotions of Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team members in Columbia to Senior Property Managers. As Senior Property Managers, these professionals have proven experience in…
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SeamonWhiteside doubles fundraising goal for Lowcountry Heart Walk
March 16, 2023
Over the last seven years, SW+ has participated in the annual Lowcountry Heart Walk hosted by the American Heart Association. This year, they exceeded their fundraising goal by 2x and…
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Rick Erwin Dining Group set to open new location in Greer
March 16, 2023
Rick Erwin Dining Group is expanding into downtown Greer. The group, known for its family of steak & seafood restaurants across the Upstate, has plans to open Rick Erwin’s Greer,…
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Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grant opportunities
March 16, 2023
The Duke Energy Foundation is kicking off the second year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase their resiliency to major…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities appoints 3 new Board Members
March 16, 2023
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Carolinas announced the appointment of Dr. Nicole Cothran, Brooks Whittington, and Victoria Carmen to the Board of Directors. Dr. Cothran practices Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine…
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Dorchester County holds groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate Pine Trace Natural Area
March 16, 2023Dorchester County Government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pine Trace Natural Area on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Community leaders and honored guests gathered together to celebrate the future…
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Raines acquires HP Hotels to accelerate strategic growth and expand property management capabilities
March 16, 2023
Raines, a fully integrated hotel development, management, and investment company, has acquired HP Hotels, a full-service, third-party hotel management company, resulting in operational expansion throughout the southeast and southwestern United States. The financial…
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Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy lead first Cohesion Culture™️ Conference
March 16, 2023
It’s not your grandparent’s kind of conference Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy will be the keynote speakers and facilitators of the first Cohesion Culture™ Conference hosted by Palmetto SHRM…
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Todd R. McCaffrey Confirmed by SC Senate as Next Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs
March 16, 2023
Retired Major General, Todd R. McCaffrey, has been confirmed by unanimous vote from the South Carolina Senate as the next Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Spring Diversity Leaders Certificate Program participants
March 16, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce the Spring Diversity Leaders Certificate program participants. This informative program is designed to equip business leaders with the necessary tools and resources…
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Innovative product suite, OrangeWIP, for & by entrepreneurs launches to deliver game changing playbook to grow and scale businesses
March 16, 2023
National integrated marketing agency Bright+CO, officially announces the launch of its sister company OrangeWIP (Work In Progress), a dynamic multimedia company that equips busy founders and entrepreneurs with a suite…
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Southern First announces new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia
March 16, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced our new Dream Mortgage Center. Southern First’s mission is to impact lives in the communities we serve, and we…
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African American Studies Director named inaugural Whipper Distinguished Professor
March 16, 2023
The College of Charleston has named Anthony Greene, director of the African American Studies Program, as its inaugural Lucille Simmons Whipper Distinguished Professor. This new professorship was created in an effort to…
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THRIVE | Coworking debuts in Charleston with grand-opening event on March 30
March 16, 2023
THRIVE | Coworking, a flexible workspace solution with a commitment to philanthropy and community involvement, announced its Charleston, SC, location is hosting its grand opening on Thursday, March 30, at…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Mindy Johnston to the company’s Augusta Road office
March 16, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Mindy Johnston has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Mindy began her real estate career because she…
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SAUDIA to grow long-haul fleet with up to 49 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
March 16, 2023
Boeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) announced the national flag-carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners. SAUDIA is set to purchase 39…
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A grand adventure
March 16, 2023
By Jeff Becraft A couple of weeks ago, we moved our daughter’s furniture to a temporary residence that allows her to go visit her Grandad every single day. I…
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Transfer Student from New York Brings Star Power to PTC
March 16, 2023
It should surprise no one that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Presidential Ambassador Abigail Jacquet’s former track coach nicknamed her “Hollywood.” This student has star power for miles. Her bright smile…
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Leadership South Carolina’s Class of 2023 donates money, goods, and service to Connie Maxwell’s Children’s Minitries
March 16, 2023On Saturday, March 11, members of Leadership South Carolina’s Class of 2023 gathered at Connie Maxwell’s Greenwood campus to present a monetary donation of over $27,000 as well as numerous…
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Colonial Life invests $500,000 in United Way’s ‘Young Men United’
March 16, 2023
Young men preparing to attend college or enter the workforce have a better chance to reach their academic and career goals thanks to a $500,000 financial investment from Colonial Life.…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brianna Jackson to the company’s Midtown office
March 16, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brianna Jackson has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Brianna was born and raised in the heart of…
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A Writer’s Moon Tide Memories
March 16, 2023
By Tom Poland It seems like yesterday though it was forty-five years. I took a job as a scriptwriter-cinematographer with the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department. I…
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Superintendent Weaver announces Clover High School’s Wayne Williams as Teacher of the Year Finalist
March 16, 2023State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver surprised Clover High School’s Wayne Williams today with news that he has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher…
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Five schools named Palmetto’s Finest
March 16, 2023
Five schools have been named 2023 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington School District 1 Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington-Richland School District 5 John W. Moore Middle…
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Blue Water Diving
March 16, 2023IT’S BEEN SAID that a picture is worth a thousand words, but this one may be well-worth 10,000. It’s Dr. Tom Mullikin, chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission and founding…
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Richland County artisans sought for Ag + Art Tour
March 16, 2023
Painters, potters, weavers, quilters, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans are invited to apply to be featured in the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, which comes to Richland…
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of South Carolina relocating operations with new distribution facility in Lexington County, SC
March 16, 2023
Company investing $80 Million to build distribution facility Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of South Carolina (Southern Glazer’s), a leading wine and spirits distribution company, today announced plans to relocate operations…
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Colliers Report: Constrained retail construction and turnover create opportunities
March 16, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Headlines have been filled in recent years with stories announcing the “demise of retail”. In reality, vacancies…
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Midlands Technical College opens Center for Business and Information Technologies
March 16, 2023
New facility on the Beltline Campus directly supports workforce development for in-demand jobs. Midlands Technical College cut the ribbon and formally opened the new Center for Business and Information Technologies…
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PC Students Embrace Networking at ’23 Mocktails and Mingling Event
March 16, 2023
At Presbyterian College, what you know – and who you know – are both important. At the college’s seventh annual “Mocktails and Mingling” this spring, students met nearly two dozen…
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Highlights of the 49th Annual Spotlight on Agriculture Event
March 15, 2023
Last week the 49thAnnual Spotlight on Agriculture was held at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. This is always a “who’s who” of Ag event for Laurens County. The crowd was…
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The Lumberyard in Clinton Set for Soft Opening Next Week
March 15, 2023
They say good things are worth the wait and the wait for The Lumberyard in Clinton to open is almost over. Owners Charlie and Stacey Michaels look forward to opening…
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Fountain Inn Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Impersonation of an Officer During a Recent Traffic Stop
March 15, 2023
Fountain Inn Police Chief Michael Hamilton released a statement and public service announcement on Tuesday regarding a traffic stop this past weekend that involved an individual impersonating a law enforcement…
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Food Truck Monday – Big Hit and More to Come
March 15, 2023
Monday is the first day of the work week for most and this past Monday many were dragging after the “spring forward” time change over the weekend. That made Food…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Kelsey Andrews to the Company’s Midtown office
March 15, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kelsey Andrews has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Kelsey is an Annapolis, Maryland native and a licensed…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Morgan Voke to the Company’s Midtown office
March 15, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Morgan Voke has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Morgan Voke is a dedicated market specialist, client success…
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Vietnam Veterans Day: Those who have served get in free to museum on March 29
March 15, 2023
Admission will be free for all military veterans and active duty personnel on Wednesday, March 29, at the South Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, in observance of National Vietnam…
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Clinton Branch of Laurens County Public Library System Holding Used Book Sale
March 15, 2023
If you love to read books you will want to know that the Clinton branch of the Laurens County Public Library is hosting a used book sale. Stop by the…
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Blues legend Mac Arnold to perform March 23 in Greenwood
March 15, 2023
Blues legend Mac Arnold, a native of Greenville, and his Plate Full O’ Blues Band will star in two events in Greenwood as part of a program that is bringing…
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