23 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys in Columbia recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 21, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 73 HSB attorneys for inclusion in The 2026 Best Lawyers in America® across the state of…
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Air Compressor Services ranks No. 2645 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list for the fourth consecutive year
August 20, 2025
GREENVILLE, SC – Inc. announced that Air Compressor Services is No. 2645 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The…
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Charles River Laboratories expands Charleston County operations
August 20, 2025
Company investing $13 million in microbial solutions facility Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (Charles River), a leading global drug discovery, development, testing and manufacturing solutions provider, announced it is expanding…
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Christopher Way named Charleston County EMS chief, effective Friday
August 20, 2025
Charleston County announced that Christopher Way has been selected to lead the Emergency Medical Services Department, effective Friday, August 22, 2025. Chief Way brings more than 33 years of emergency…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio wins four awards from South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association
August 20, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has been recognized with four prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. The announcement was made during the…
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University of South Carolina, The Nuclear Company partner to advance nuclear deployment, innovation
August 20, 2025Agreement will see up to $5M investment in Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing The Nuclear Company, which in April opened its primary engineering and construction office in Columbia, S.C.,…
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SC Thrive’s 2025 annual training to spotlight smart technologies and human potential
August 20, 2025
As technology reshapes every aspect of how we live and work, South Carolina’s nonprofit sector faces a critical challenge, and a powerful opportunity. The ability to adopt and adapt to digital tools…
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City Council highlights | Tuesday, August 19, 2025
August 20, 2025
The City Council Meeting on August 19, 2025 started out with several proclamations, as well as special Key to the City presentations. To begin, At-Large Councilwoman Aditi Bussells read a proclamation…
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Harbor Logistics invests in people with higher pay and retention bonuses
August 20, 2025Harbor Logistics, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, announced significant compensation enhancements for its team members, underlining the company’s unwavering commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in Charleston.…
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Join the Movement: NAMIWalks Charleston returns October 11 to raise mental health awareness
August 20, 2025
NAMI Charleston invites the community to take a powerful step forward in the fight for mental health awareness at NAMIWalks Charleston, happening Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Palmetto Islands County…
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Columbia Streams Art public art program announces new smartphone-based filmmaking contest, Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema
August 20, 2025Red Carpet Access is Right In Your Pocket! The City of Columbia opens the gateway for cellphone, mobile, and smartphone films from filmmakers of all levels. Submission portal for contest entries…
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Oasis Animal Hospital + Greenville County Animal Care Adoption event
August 20, 2025
Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Oasis Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, 900 W Butler Road, Greenville, SC…
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Trident United Way announces new board leadership and members
August 20, 2025
Trident United Way announced the appointment of Melanie Stith, President of Culture Wins, LLC and Principal, The McNair Group, LLC, as the newly elected Chair of its Board of Directors,…
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County launches new round of community forums for ‘Reimagine Richland’
August 20, 2025
Comprehensive Plan update will provide framework for long-term development Richland County is moving into the third and final phase of “Reimagine Richland,” the 10-year update of the County’s Comprehensive Plan.…
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S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame names members of its board of directors
August 20, 2025The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) announced six members of its board of directors, earlier this week, as Hall of Fame leaders met to discuss the organization’s new…
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Moultrie Moves to Reservation-Only for Weekend Dinner Service
August 20, 2025
Moultrie, Laurens’ new fine dining destination, has announced that Friday and Saturday dinner service will now be reservation only. The change comes just 90 days after opening, as steady growth…
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House of Pizza Clinton Now Hiring: Join their Dream Team
August 19, 2025
House of Pizza in Clinton is looking for enthusiastic and dependable individuals to join their team. The popular local restaurant is now hiring for several positions, including cooks, host/hostess, servers,…
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Lander Journalism Professor Named to Duke Energy Regional Advisory Board
August 19, 2025
Dr. Robert Stevenson, a highly respected journalism professor at Lander University, has been named to the Duke Energy Regional Advisory Board for Upstate South Carolina. Duke’s Regional Advisory Boards are…
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Third Thursday Concert Series Returns August 21 with Flashback—The Party Band
August 19, 2025
Downtown Clinton’s Third Thursday Concert Series continues on Thursday, August 21, with Flashback—The Party Band bringing an evening of beach music to The Depot. Businesses downtown will open early for…
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DPH, Prisma Health Officials Highlight Importance of Vaccinations During Immunization Awareness Month Event
August 19, 2025
As part of National Immunization Awareness Month, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and Prisma Health held a press conference today at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Upstate focusing on…
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South Carolina National Guard Troops Deployed to Washington, D.C.
August 19, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of 200 South Carolina National Guard soldiers to Washington, D.C., following a request from the Pentagon. The soldiers, part of the 4-118th Combined…
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PC Choir Announces 2026 “Sounds of the Alps” Tour
August 19, 2025
The Presbyterian College Choir is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime musical journey across Austria during Spring Break 2026 — and choir alumni are invited to join the adventure. From March 6–14,…
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City of Laurens Launches “Talk of the Town” Forum with Mayor Senn
August 19, 2025
Laurens residents are invited to a new opportunity to share their voices directly with city leadership through Talk of the Town, a pop-in forum designed to connect the community with…
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Lander Move-In, By the Numbers
August 19, 2025
Before the fall semester begins, Lander University staff, faculty and administrators spend months coordinating the many logistical pieces needed to ease the transition from home to campus for students. It…
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Greenville Housing Fund joins NeighborWorks America Network
August 19, 2025
Supporters of affordable housing in Greenville joined together at the Unity Park’s Welcome Center for a reception to applaud Greenville Housing Fund’s official chartering as a new NeighborWorks America affiliate.…
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Lowcountry Land Trust celebrates grand opening of the Lowcountry Center for Conservation
August 19, 2025
A Mission-Driven Home for Collaboration, Education, and Conservation in the Heart of West Ashley at Mrs. Emily Ravenel Farrow’s former Ashem Form Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving…
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Healthy Learners names Gwen Walker as new Community Manager for the Lowcountry Region
August 19, 2025
Healthy Learners announced the appointment of Gwen Walker as the new Community Manager for the Lowcountry region. Gwen brings over 20 years of experience with Healthy Learners to this new…
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Presbyterian College’s Class of 2025 embarks on bright futures
August 19, 2025
New graduates pursue top graduate programs, land dream jobs, and make history in athletics and public service From doctoral programs at prestigious universities to professional sports contracts and global teaching…
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University of South Carolina named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers
August 19, 2025
The University of South Carolina has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025 by Forbes. This honor affirms USC’s continued commitment to providing top-notch resources and experiences for…
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Caine welcomes Jennifer Jeffries as vice president of marketing
August 19, 2025
Industry veteran to drive brand strategy for Caine’s residential, commercial and insurance divisions The Caine Company, including Coldwell Banker Caine, KDS Caine and Caine Hayes Insurance announced that Jennifer Jeffries…
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Richland One MSAP grant project director selected for Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools program
August 19, 2025
Dr. Teresa Turner, Richland One’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) project director, has been selected for the Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools program. The program sends cohorts of U.S. K–12…
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Charleston County School District earns national recognition for budget excellence
August 19, 2025
Becomes the Largest SC Public Agency Recipient Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), marking the first…
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ScanSource’s Mary Gentry honored as one of 50 Women to Watch for Boards
August 19, 2025
Gentry recognized by prestigious program as a qualified board-ready leader ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced that Mary Gentry, Senior Vice President,…
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Converse University welcomes five new faculty members
August 19, 2025
Converse University President Dr. Boone J. Hopkins has announced the hiring of five new faculty members for the School of the Arts, the School of Business & Data Science and…
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Rock Hill-based attorney Ashley Creech to lead top legal group
August 19, 2025
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has unanimously elected Ashley White Creech as its new President. Creech, a respected trial attorney with McGowan Hood Felder & Phillips, will lead…
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Stephen Mitchell and J. Hagood Tighe elected as College of Labor & Employment Lawyers Fellows
August 19, 2025
Fisher Phillips LLP, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers announced Stephen Mitchell and J. Hagood Tighe have been elected as Fellows of The College of Labor &…
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Bon Secours among first in region to offer proven treatment for patients with chronic low back pain
August 19, 2025
Bon Secours has become one of the only health systems in the Upstate to offer an innovative approach to provide relief for patients suffering from a distinct type of chronic…
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Laurens YMCA to Offer Free LIVESTRONG® Program for Cancer Survivors
August 19, 2025
The Laurens YMCA will launch a new session of the LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA program this September, offering cancer survivors a free 12-week opportunity to regain strength, improve endurance, and…
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Final Federal Reimbursement Secures Completion of Charleston Harbor Deepening
August 19, 2025
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham joined South Carolina Ports Authority President and CEO Barbara Melvin and Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District to announce…
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Silicon Ranch, Central Electric partner with Meta to bring 100 MW of solar online in Orangeburg County
August 19, 2025
Project supports Meta’s 100% sustainability goal at its first data center in South Carolina COLUMBIA, SC & NASHVILLE, TN – Silicon Ranch, owner and operator of one of the nation’s…
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Serve & Connect launches 2025 “Feed an Officer” campaign in honor of fallen Officer Greg Alia
August 19, 2025
Donations & Volunteers Needed to Help Deliver Meals to Over 1,000 Officers this December This December, Serve & Connect invites the community to join its annual Feed an Officer campaign,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson issues Parental Rights Guide
August 19, 2025
Attorney General Alan Wilson today released the 2025–2026 Parental Rights Guide, equipping parents with key federal, state, and local laws. Last week, a federal court ruling allowed bathroom access to…
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“Nonprofits Get It Done” — National Council of Nonprofits and Together SC Launch SC campaign to reaffirm the role of nonprofits in American life
August 18, 2025
New Campaign Highlights How Local Nonprofits Strengthen Communities, Serve Neighbors, and Improve Lives Across South Carolina Together SC, a network of 1,000 nonprofits across the state, announced the official launch…
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Jim ’60 and Carolyn Willis Creel ’61 make transformational gift to Clemson
August 18, 2025Jim ’60 and Carolyn Willis Creel ’61 have made a lasting impact on Clemson University with a generous $2 million gift to name the Creel Family Auditorium in the newly…
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Charleston County to update downtown parking garage rates Oct. 1
August 18, 2025
Following a comprehensive market analysis that found Charleston County’s monthly and transient parking rates to be below prevailing market values, the County will implement rate adjustments at the Cumberland (90…
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Colliers announces the promotions of Melissa Brewington and Brigette Walters
August 18, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotions of Melissa Brewington and Brigette Walters within its accounting department in Columbia. Melissa Brewington’s new role as REMS Accounting Manager includes the supervision…
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United Community expands access to homeownership with up to $10,000 in down payment assistance
August 18, 2025
United Community is strengthening its commitment for a path to homeownership through expanded down payment assistance and grant offerings, highlighted by a bank-funded program that provides up to $10,000 in…
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Garvin Design Group, Hood Construction complete USC Garnet Station at Russell House
August 18, 2025
Garvin Design Group and Hood Construction joined University of South Carolina (USC) administrators, students, and staff to celebrate the grand opening of Garnet Station, the newest and largest dining destination…
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SC Ports receives final federal reimbursement for Harbor Deepening Project
August 18, 2025
The final federal reimbursement for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project has been disbursed to the South Carolina Ports Authority, a total of $21.28 million allocated by Congress in the U.S.…
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CCSD sees significant increase in enrollment at district Centers for Advanced Studies
August 18, 2025
Charleston County School District is proud to announce a significant increase in enrollment at the district’s three Centers for Advanced Studies (Cooper River, East Cooper, and West Ashley Centers for Advanced Studies).…
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