SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2023 Angels

  August 14, 2023

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors several…

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Terminix Service, Inc. opens new branch in Fort Mill

  August 14, 2023

New Location Will Help Area Homeowners with Protection Against Challenging Pests Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas and tenth-largest pest control company in North America,…

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Reed Gray joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

  August 14, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Reed Gray has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Reed is excited to announce his affiliation with Berkshire…

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Colliers Report: A quarter of growth and opportunities

  August 14, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Highlights Vacancy increased quarter over quarter due to the delivery of 190,079 square feet. Construction increased from Q2…

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Deadline to appeal Assessment Notices: August 17

  August 14, 2023

Property owners have until Thursday, August 17, 2023 to appeal their most recent Assessment Notice sent by Berkeley County. These notices were sent in May and were delivered to those…

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SC7 After Action Report

  August 14, 2023

Officials tout the success of this year’s expedition from the mountains to the sea By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Two weeks ago, Tom Mullikin and Company concluded the 4th-annual month-long…

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They only make movies about gunslingers

  August 13, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   I am basically a gunslinger. Somebody asked me recently what that meant. Well, that means I ride into the OK Corral and then find something to…

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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – August 15

  August 13, 2023

The City of Laurens will hold a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 15 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the CPW Training Center at…

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District 55 Runoff Election Tuesday August 15

  August 13, 2023

On Tuesday, August 15, voters in the district will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the runoff elections for Seat 1 and Seat 3 of the Laurens…

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CDS hosts 2023 Eggs Benefit with guest speaker Michael Hayes

  August 11, 2023

The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 12th annual Eggs Benefit on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown Greenville. Breakfast will be served at…

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Co-working space, The Worx, opens at Bridgeway Station

  August 11, 2023

Hughes Investments, Inc. is pleased to announce BridgeWay Station’s first tenant to open: The Worx at BridgeWay Station. The Worx is a membership based co-working community that offers a functional…

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Global Management Partners acquires Koch Project Solutions

  August 11, 2023

Global Management Partners (GMP), based in Greer S.C., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Koch Project Solutions (KPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES)-owned company based in Houston, Texas. GMP…

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Technology advances Zoo’s “Mane” goal of quality care

  August 11, 2023

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Takes Pride on World Lion Day Outstanding Care of Aging Animals is a Top Priority On World Lion Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden takes paws to…

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Kelly Killeen-Haupt wins sales award

  August 11, 2023

Lifetime Sales Achievement Award recognizes chamber of commerce sales professionals The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Kelly Killeen-Haupt of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce with…

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LDHS Students Receive AP Scholar Award

  August 11, 2023

Four Laurens District 55 High School seniors have been distinguished as AP Scholars for their outstanding scores on Advanced Placement exams taken during their high school career. The AP Scholar…

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Thornwell Named One of the “Best Places to Work” in South Carolina

  August 11, 2023

The award recognizes “best-in-class” examples of positive workplace cultures producing results. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to serving children and families in need across South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, is…

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Colliers announces new accounting hires in Columbia office

  August 10, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce two new hires in its accounting department in Columbia. Moody Mishal has been hired as a Property Accountant. He is responsible for…

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Major upgrade in progress for Gower Park courts

  August 10, 2023

A major renovation underway at Gower Park will add two basketball courts, three tennis courts and 10 pickleball courts. As part of a grant request for Gower Park renovations, the City received…

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My Good Friend, Steve Blackmon

  August 10, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland Writer’s Note: Steve Blackmon died July 3rd surrounded by loved ones.    The writing life introduces me to some memorable people. Steve Blackmon found me when his…

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