Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Holds Successful Back to School Bash, Equipping Students for a Bright School Year
July 24, 2023
As the summer break comes to a close, students in Laurens County were welcomed back to school with smiles and backpacks full of school supplies, thanks to the Laurens County…
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South Carolina Boaters Beware – New Law Requires Boater Education Course
July 24, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources recently announced that effective August 18, 2023, boaters born after July 1, 2007, are required to pass an approved boater education course before…
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Jill Smith + Associates Counseling celebrates the grand opening of its expanded downtown Columbia office
July 24, 2023
Jill Smith + Associates Counseling — the premier counseling practice in the greater Columbia, S.C. region — proudly announces the official grand opening of its new and expanded office located…
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Charles R. Drew Wellness Center is named the Best Community Center
July 24, 2023
Congratulations to the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center for being voted the Best Community Center for the 2023 Best of Columbia contest. Charles R. Drew Wellness center offers several amenities…
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South Carolina ETV completes interactive collection exploring the Reconstruction era in American history
July 24, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is pleased to announce the completion of its interactive and immersive educational website Reconstruction 360. Work on Reconstruction 360 began in 2019 to complement the PBS…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio nominated for five South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association STAR Awards
July 24, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce its nomination for five prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. Winners of the…
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Cypress Gardens boasts record number of visitors over the last year
July 24, 2023
Over the last year, Cypress Gardens has witnessed a record number of visitors. Between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, a total of 150,614 visitors have been to the…
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Clemson University shatters fundraising record with unprecedented philanthropic support
July 24, 2023
On June 30, Clemson University concluded another extraordinary fiscal year marked by record-breaking levels of philanthropic generosity in academics and athletics. With an overwhelming outpouring of support from donors, the…
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Marketing Minute Video: Six Ways PR is Innovating in a Changing Landscape
July 24, 2023
Marketing Minute Amanda Loveday, NP Strategy This insightful Marketing Minute explores the transformative impact of the pandemic on the public relations industry, highlighting six innovative ways PR professionals are…
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Grant from The Leon Levine Foundation helps New Morning expand vital reproductive healthcare
July 24, 2023
New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization, announced it has received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) to support its program that provides free and low-cost birth…
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Success of South Carolina Seven 2023 far exceeding all expectations
July 24, 2023
With nine days remaining, the SC7 Expedition is setting a measurable record far beyond previous years’ indeterminate numbers CHARLESTON, S.C. – SC7 officials say this year’s trek from the mountains…
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The Sheriff and his oak tree
July 24, 2023Commanding oak stands as a tangible testament to Sheriff Leon Lott’s 26 years in office so far By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the Spring of 1997, Richland County Sheriff…
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First Day of School and Back to School Supply Drive-Thru in Laurens County School District 55
July 24, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) reminds students and parents that school starts in less than two weeks. LCSD 55 schools start Tuesday, August 1, 2023. As a further…
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Rep. Duncan Releases Statement after Joining Amicus Briefs to Restart Construction on the Mountain Valley Pipeline
July 24, 2023
Following the filing of an amicus brief by the U.S. House of Representatives and another by select members of the House and Senate, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – July 25 Agenda
July 24, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 25. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Introducing “Aspen & Figs” Clinton’s Premier Inspired Gifts and Artisan Market
July 24, 2023
Bringing Local Artisan Craftsmanship and Natural Beauty to Your Doorstep Nestled in the heart of downtown, Clinton welcomes a new addition to the shopping experience that promises to be a…
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Scoops of Smiles: Ice Cream with a Cop to Bring Joy to Kids in the Community
July 23, 2023
In a delightful and tasty initiative, the Clinton Police Department (CPD) is partnering with Scoops on West Main to host an ice cream social on Wednesday, July 26 from 2-5:00…
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South Carolina Tax-Free Weekend: Grab Your Shopping Bags from August 4-6, 2023!
July 23, 2023
As teachers, parents and kids prepare to start school in Laurens County on August 1, savvy shoppers and families across South Carolina are eagerly gearing up for one of the…
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Life-Saving Collaboration: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Blood Drive with The Blood Connection
July 23, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is teaming up with The Blood Connection to host a blood drive on July 27, 2023. From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to welcome…
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Laurens County Chorale Starts Rehearsal and Announces Interim Artistic Director
July 23, 2023
The Laurens County Chorale (LCC) is pleased to announce that Mr. Matthew “Matt” McCall has accepted the position of Interim Artistic Director for the LCC. A Laurens County native, McCall has a BA in Sacred Music,…
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Clinton Red Devil Football Tickets on Sale August 1
July 22, 2023
Are you ready for some Red Devil Football? The 2023 football season is less than a month away, and it is time to purchase season tickets and parking passes. The…
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Lakelands Young Republicans Unite District 55 Community for an Informative School Board Forum
July 22, 2023
The Lakelands Young Republicans are excited to announce a significant initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement and informed decision-making within the Laurens District 55 community. We take immense pride in…
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Quoizel begins new chapter as a standalone company
July 21, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – Quoizel, LLC, a leading brand in decorative lighting, announced that it has emerged as a standalone company after its former parent company, NBG Home filed for Chapter…
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Dr. Susan L. Johnson discusses SC7 2023
July 21, 2023
MUSC’s Director of Health Promotion and Assistant Professor of Graduate Studies in the College of Health Professions talks from the trail July 19, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of…
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Laurens 55 Community Supports Countdown to Kindergarten
July 21, 2023
On July 13, 2023, the Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) administrative office hosted a remarkable event, the Countdown to Kindergarten. Community representatives, district staff members, school administrators, and…
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PTC Students Build Storage Shed at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lakelands
July 20, 2023
The screeching of a circular saw, the pounding of hammers, and the amiable chatter of workers filled the air one sunny morning recently on the campus of the Boys &…
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Carolina Handling hosting patriotic forklift auction for charity
July 20, 2023
On National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Carolina Handling will launch an online auction to raise funds for two veteran organizations, Folds of Honor and Upstate Warrior Solution,…
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Former teacher to serve as Original Six Foundation’s first program coordinator
July 20, 2023
The Original Six (O6) Foundation, a nonprofit that provides afterschool and literacy programs for vulnerable students in rural and underserved areas of South Carolina, has named Cameron Gentry program coordinator.…
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Older doesn’t mean we have to be more stupid
July 20, 2023
By Jeff Becraft “Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we have to be more stupid.” This was a statement made to me by a friend when I had asked…
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Blink Book Review #7 – Travel Books
July 20, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve long been a collector of travel guides. There’s a stack on my bookshelf of books about Spain, Mexico, Italy, Thailand, France, England, Scotland, Israel…
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Weston, Inc.’s 6011 Shakespeare Road leased to Lanter Delivery Systems
July 20, 2023
Weston, Inc. announces that Lanter Delivery Systems has leased a ±29,230-square-foot cross-dock building located at 6011 Shakespeare Road in Columbia. Lanter Delivery Systems arranges transportation and courier services to the…
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Oconee Federal to merge with Mutual Savings Bank
July 20, 2023
SENECA, SC. & HARTSVILLE, SC – Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: OFED) (“the Company”), the holding company for Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association, and the majority-owned subsidiary of Oconee…
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Oconee Federal Financial Corp. announces voluntary NASDAQ delisting and SEC deregistration
July 20, 2023
SENECA, SC – Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OFED), the holding company for Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association, announced today that it has notified the NASDAQ Stock…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $300 thousand in Federal Transit Administration funding for rural transit project
July 20, 2023Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced South Carolina will receive $342,000 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Areas of Persistent Poverty Program funding for the TriCounty Link. Currently, the TriCounty Link…
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Artist Minute – Jessica Fichter, Trustus Theatre
July 19, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of…
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Clinton Youth Golfer Mia Carles Claims Another State Championship
July 19, 2023
It’s been a great summer for Clinton’s Mia Carles, really great! For third time in as many months, Mia Carles (age 14) has claimed another state title in golf. The…
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The Citadel and MUSC Health expand partnership, offer additional services for cadets
July 19, 2023
The year-old partnership between The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) has entered a new phase. As of July 1, 2023, services offered by The Citadel’s…
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CONNEX South Carolina now available for SC manufacturers
July 19, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster, alongside leadership from South Carolina’s business community, announced the launch of CONNEX South Carolina, a free online platform that provides one-stop access to manufacturers in the state…
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Colliers Report: Unprecedented wave of new construction about to crest
July 19, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights 8.9 million square feet delivered statewide this quarter and another 10 million square feet will deliver…
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Lumberyard Lineup for the Weekend
July 19, 2023
Summertime in South Carolina is hot! Come beat the heat this weekend at the Lumberyard. Here’s the line up at the Lumberyard in Clinton. Thursday, July 20 – Open Jam Night!…
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PAWchitecture design-build pet furniture competition launches in Greenville to benefit Greenville County Animal Care
July 19, 2023
Nichols Architects partners with AIA Greenville, brings creative community together to make a difference AIA Greenville, a local section of the South Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Architects,…
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Richland County groups can apply for grants worth more than $2 million
July 19, 2023
Funding available for community-based programs, services Organizations in Richland County that offer community-based programs and services have until Monday, July 31 to apply for a share of more than $2…
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The City of Columbia becomes the first city/county in South Carolina to receive LEED Certification
July 19, 2023
The City of Columbia Public Works Department announced at last night’s City Council meeting that the City of Columbia has achieved LEED Gold certification. The City of Columbia is part…
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Richland County groups can apply for Grants worth more than $2 million
July 19, 2023
Funding available for community-based programs, services Organizations in Richland County that offer community-based programs and services have until Monday, July 31 to apply for a share of more than $2…
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Mike Brown contemporary artist in residence Dogon Krigga
July 19, 2023
Mike Brown Contemporary in partnership with One Columbia SC, is pleased to announce Dogon Krigga will serve as the first MBC Emerging Artist In Residence. With generous support from One Columbia…
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Andrew Davis joins the Town of Hilton Head Island as Director of Marketing and Communications
July 19, 2023
The Town of Hilton Head Island is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew Davis as the Town’s Director of Marketing and Communications effective August 14. Andrew joins the Town…
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Rotary Club of Spartanburg elects Coby Cartrette Hennecy as 107th President
July 19, 2023
The Rotary Club of Spartanburg inducted its new officers on Tuesday, July 11 at the Piedmont Club. The roster included: Coby Cartrette Hennecy (President), Louis J. Smith (President-Elect), Lindsay G.…
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Nelson Lindsay bolsters Parker Poe Consulting’s site selection & economic development services
July 19, 2023
Parker Poe Consulting LLC is pleased to announce Nelson Lindsay is joining the firm’s site selection and economic development services division. Nelson brings nearly three decades of expertise in economic…
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Colliers Report: Investment in manufacturing sustains industrial market
July 19, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Highlights Since the second quarter of 2020, nearly $6 billion in capital investments were announced by a broad…
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The Comet’s Crystal Willis Receives Certification in Transit Management
July 19, 2023
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces that Crystal Willis, Financial Accountant for the organization, has successfully completed the Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development Transit Paratransit…
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