37th Annual Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health to be held November 17
October 18, 2022
The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 37th annual Vista Lights on Thursday, November 17 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-friendly holiday event is presented by Prisma Health…
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Laurens County Community Foundation Awards Grants
October 18, 2022
The Laurens County Community Foundation (LCCF) is pleased to announce grant awards given to support and benefit the lives of citizens in Laurens County. The LCCF contributes its resources to fund a broad…
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South Carolina releases 2022 Report Cards for schools
October 18, 2022
The SC Department of Education (SCDE) and the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) released the 2022 School Report Cards, the first cards to contain ratings since 2019. The Report Cards,…
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SC Ports developing near-dock rail at the Port of Charleston
October 18, 2022With support from South Carolina elected leaders, South Carolina Ports will soon have near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to ensure fluidity and capacity for the Southeast supply chain.…
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Clemson University bioengineers win two national titles at Collegiate Inventors Competition
October 18, 2022
A team of Clemson University bioengineering students that has been winning accolades for its novel medical device triumphed in its biggest national test so far, taking first place in the…
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Presbyterian College to unveil bold new strategic direction at ‘Advancing the Championship Spirit’ Event
October 18, 2022
President Matthew P. vandenBerg to announce new strategic initiatives to propel PC into the future Presbyterian College will reveal its new modern market position and dynamic strategic blueprint at the…
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Greenville County Republican Women to Host United States Senator Tim Scott at October Meeting
October 17, 2022
The meeting is open to the public but requires advance registration. The Greenville County Republican Women’s Club (GCRWC) will host Senator Tim Scott as the keynote speaker for their October…
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Touchdown Club Names Cayson Allege of Laurens District High School Player of the Week
October 17, 2022
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on October 14th, the Player of the week is senior wide receiver and special teams player Cayson…
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Seymour and Paylor appointed CCSD’s Interim Co-General Counsel
October 17, 2022Experienced attorney and retired federal judge to lead CCSD’s legal office Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that the Honorable Judge Margaret Seymour, a retired U.S. District Court Judge, and…
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General admission passes and special event tickets now on sale for SEWE 2023
October 17, 2022
Tickets are now available for the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition’s 41st annual show, to be held February 17-19, 2023 in Charleston, SC After celebrating 40 years of wildlife art and the…
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MUSC board approves pursuit of psych bed certificates of need in Charleston and Pee Dee, supports new building connector, utilities, educational and clinical spaces
October 17, 2022
Trustees receive information on record research funding for FY 2022 The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled…
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Berkeley County working to secure disaster recovery funding for Ian damage
October 17, 2022
Berkeley County Emergency Management Department is working to secure disaster recovery funding from state and federal agencies for residents impacted by Hurricane Ian last month. County Emergency Management officials are…
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Early Voting and Absentee Voting – What You Need to Know Before the Midterm Elections
October 17, 2022
Voting in South Carolina changed when the new election law was signed on May 13 of this year. “The law is designed to strengthen our elections in South Carolina by…
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SC Ports CEO Barbara Melvin delivers State of the Port Address
October 17, 2022Investing in infrastructure, operations and people for continued success South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin delivered her first State of the Port address today, sharing her vision to…
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MUSC named 2022 Top College for Diversity and Diversity Champion by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine
October 17, 2022
For sixth consecutive year, MUSC recognized with national diversity award Recently, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, announced its 2022 Health Professions Higher…
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Midlands Technical College announces $0 tuition and fees for Spring 2023
October 17, 2022
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is offering $0 tuition and fees this Spring Semester for eligible students. By choosing to attend MTC, students can save up $40,000 per year compared to…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation raises $124,655 for Upstate area non-profit
October 17, 2022
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm and permanent endowment of Upcountry Fiber, announces that it raised $124,655 at its inaugural charity golf tournament on September 19 at The Cliffs at…
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Wild Rumpus of Sendak’s ‘Wild Things’ comes to Upcountry History Museum
October 17, 2022
Stomping into Greenville in its only South Carolina stop, “Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak” will open at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on Saturday, October…
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Colliers brokers ±89,284-square-foot lease at Synergy in Columbia
October 17, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina’s Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM and Henry Roe represented BV DRP Synergy LLC in the lease renewal of ±89,284 square feet of office space to the South…
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5K Run/Walk Raises Funds for Laurens County Safe Home
October 17, 2022
The annual 5K run/walk to support the Laurens County Safe Home and raise awareness for domestic violence took place on Saturday. The event was well attended and raised much needed…
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Judson Mill District celebrates community partners & looks toward future
October 17, 2022Once the largest textile mill in the Greenville, developers have transformed Judson Mill District into a vibrant mixed-use campus Judson Mill District partners, community members and special guests gathered in…
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City of Laurens Announces Christmas Parade Theme – Applications Available Now
October 17, 2022
It’s never too early to think about Christmas, especially when you are planning the annual Christmas Parade. The City of Laurens has announced the theme for the 2022 Christmas Parade…
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The Beach Company’s John Darby honored with 2022 GlobeSt. Multifamily Influencer award
October 17, 2022
The Beach Company announced today that its president and chief executive officer, John Darby, was selected by GlobeSt. as a top individual in the outlet’s Influencers in Multifamily Real Estate…
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Community Comes Out in Support of Laurens County Cancer Association
October 17, 2022
By now everyone knows that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the staff and volunteers at the Laurens County Cancer Association every day is about meeting the needs of…
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LCSO Christmas for Kids Applications Available November 1
October 17, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for what will probably be a larger need this year for the their Christmas for Kids program. Applications to participate in the program…
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Stantec expands Community Development and Water teams in South Carolina
October 17, 2022
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed two professionals to its growing Water and Community Development practices in Charleston and Columbia. Brendon Wilson has joined Stantec’s Charleston…
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Clinton Homecoming Parade Kicked off Big Night for Red Devils
October 17, 2022
Homecoming weekend is a big deal. It’s an even bigger deal when your football team is undefeated. Last Friday afternoon crowds lined the parade route and waited to enjoy the…
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No more Mr. “Mice” Guy: Terminix promotes public knowledge on possible infestations during Terminix Rodent Awareness Week
October 17, 2022
According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), October 16-23, 2022 is Rodent Awareness Week, an annual acknowledgment to boost greater awareness of the threats that rodents pose to property…
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701 CCA announces new Executive Director
October 17, 2022
701 Center for Contemporary Art announced that Caitlin Bright has been appointed as its new Executive Director. “We are pleased that Caitlin will be joining us as we enter into…
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City of Laurens Seeks Public Input – Schedules Series of Meetings on Ten Year Plan
October 17, 2022
The City of Laurens wants to hear from residents as they begin the job of updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan is a document that includes the City’s history,…
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Crawford promotes Emily Moseley to Associate Director of Public Relations
October 17, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, announced longtime team member, Emily Moseley, has been promoted to associate director of public relations. “Emily has been invaluable to our…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Executive Order to Coordinate State’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Roll-out
October 17, 2022
Last week Governor Henry McMaster signed Executive Order 2022-31, which formalizes the governor’s efforts to coordinate the future roll-out of the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The governor’s order prioritizes the…
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Lander Expert Explains ‘Why We Create Monsters’
October 17, 2022
Lander University’s community lecture series continued at the Greenwood Arts Center on Tuesday, Oct. 11, with Assistant Professor of English Dr. Rachel Scoggins’s presentation, “Why We Create Monsters.” Scoggins, who…
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Fountain Inn Welcomes New City Clerk and Fire Chief
October 17, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn adds two staff members to senior administration. At a City Council Meeting held on October 13 two new senior staff members were sworn in to…
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Lander University Recognizes Three Alumni for Outstanding Record of Service
October 17, 2022
“It’s not every day that we have the opportunity to recognize our alumni for the good work they do in their communities,” Lander University President Richard Cosentino said during Lander’s…
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PC Music Department to Host Faculty Recital Tuesday October 18th
October 17, 2022
Dr. Richard Thomas and Andrew Sheffield will present a duo recital on October 18 at 7:30 pm in Edmunds Hall on the Presbyterian College campus. The program will feature music…
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Greenville’s SLG Staffing, LLC acquires Lexington, KY Snelling franchise
October 14, 2022
Greenville based SLG Staffing, LLC, the owner and operator of Snelling Staffing Services franchise offices in South Carolina and Virginia has announced the acquisition of a third franchise office in…
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NAACP honors Midlands Technical College President with Excellence in Education Award
October 14, 2022
Midlands Technical College (MTC) President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has been bestowed the Excellence in Education Award from the NAACP Columbia Chapter. The honor recognizes the significant contribution an educator…
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Seasoned Healthcare Executive Joins PTC Area Commission
October 13, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Area Commissioner from Abbeville, Anita M. Butler. Retired in 2020 from Spartanburg Regional Health Care System, Butler…
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blueWATER Civil Design announces four new partners
October 13, 2022
blueWATER Civil Design announced that Christopher W. Brown, Christina L. Drake, Michael H. MacNabb, and Jeremy S. Ritchie have been elected to the firm’s partnership. Offering a broad range of…
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Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County named winner of David W. Robinson Catalyst Award by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 13, 2022The Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County has been named this year’s David W. Robinson Catalyst Award winner by Central Carolina Community Foundation. “The Free Medical Clinic’s commitment to supporting…
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Infinity Marketing expands service for 21st Mortgage
October 13, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is proud to expand its service with 21st Mortgage. The agency has aided the company with digital marketing strategy, content creation, and analytics…
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Sheriff’s Department flooded with notes of praise from Blythewood community
October 13, 2022
Parents, teachers, and students overwhelmed by speed and precision of RCSD response By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the wake of a “report of shots fired” hoax at Blythewood High…
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United Community Bank to renovate West Main St. in the new year
October 13, 2022
As part of its commitment to investing in the Laurens community, United Community Bank will begin extensive renovations to improve its downtown Laurens branch beginning in early 2023. Due to…
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The Feared Invader
October 13, 2022
By Tom Poland Let’s talk invasive species. One will bite you. You can bite the other. You can eat it, but given time it will entomb all you possess. Fire…
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The Main Street District celebrates 21st Anniversary & Chairman’s Awards will be presented at the annual meeting
October 13, 2022
The Main Street District will hold its 21st Annual Meeting and Celebration on Monday, November 7 at 5:30 pm in the Bourbon Lounge, located at 1214 Main Street. Join us…
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West End Baseball moving to Verdae property on Laurens Road
October 13, 2022
Verdae has repurposed its first big-box retail space as part of its refreshed vision for 90 acres of Laurens Road. West End Baseball, which has been located off of Dunbar…
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FUEL selects Aqua Angels as fourth quarter grant recipient
October 13, 2022
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – announced that it has selected Aqua Angels as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for the fourth quarter. Aqua…
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Pillar Holistic Living announces new location in Greenville
October 13, 2022
New concept to be first of its kind in the region; provide “third place” destination for families Pillar Holistic Living, a new holistic wellness concept, has announced its establishment in…
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Crawford grows digital team with new content marketing specialist
October 13, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently added Thomas Catoe as content marketing specialist. In this role, Catoe will curate engaging social media messaging and copywriting that…
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