Diaper Drive Thru Scheduled for January 10
January 4, 2023
The next Diaper Drive Thru will be held on Tuesday, January 10 from 10 am – noon in Clinton in the Victory Worship Center Parking Lot (at intersection of Highway…
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Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Program Scheduled for January 19
January 4, 2023
The Laurens County Museum will host another history lecture in January – “The Role of Alcohol in the American Revolution” Revolutionary War Lecture. Alcohol proved to be an important aspect…
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Fire and Ice Fashion Show in Clinton Rescheduled for April
January 4, 2023
The Fire and Ice Fashion Show originally scheduled for February has been rescheduled. The event will now be held on April 15 at 6 pm. Other details remain the same.…
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LCSD 56 is Holding a Recruitment Fair
January 4, 2023
Laurens County School District 56 is holding a recruitment fair on Saturday, January 28. The event will be held at Clinton Middle School, 800 North Adair Street in Clinton, from…
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PC Men’s Basketball Hosts Charleston Southern Saturday, January 7
January 4, 2023
Presbyterian College Men’s basketball team plays Charleston Southern at home on Saturday, January 7th at 2:00pm in a Big South Conference matchup. If you want to get out of the…
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Harbor Commercial Partners represents landlord in lease extension in North Charleston
January 4, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the landlord, Pepperdam Industrial, LLC, in the lease extension of 2,000sf of industrial space…
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Looking forward
January 4, 2023
By Jeff Becraft I was talking to a friend the other day and I commented, “There were so many things I wanted to accomplish in 2022 and here it…
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The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee now accepting letters of intent for grants to benefit charitable organizations in Greenville County
January 4, 2023
The Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, is accepting letters of intent between January 1-13, 2023 for grant applications. The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee determines recommended grants for funding in…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s Kara Moore named to No Kid Hungry’s Out of School Time Meals Champion Cohort
January 4, 2023
Lowcountry Food Bank‘s Director of Child Hunger Programs, Kara Moore, has been named to No Kid Hungry’s 2023 Out of School Time Meals Champion Cohort. Kara Moore is one of…
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Flock and Rally announces the hiring of three team members
January 4, 2023Flock and Rally, a full-service, communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced the hiring of Julia Flowers as director of accounts, Matt Peters as integrated media buyer…
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LEAD Upstate presents financial donations to three Upstate K-9 programs
January 4, 2023
LEAD Upstate held a press conference on Tuesday to present three Upstate K-9 programs with financial contributions. Representatives from the Greenville Sheriff’s office, Greer Police Department and Travelers Rest Police…
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Computer Science Chair, Renée McCauley, to receive Lifetime Service Award
January 4, 2023
For Renée McCauley, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science, having a passion for computer science education extends far beyond the classroom. That’s one reason she is such a dedicated…
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Kids On Point receives $57,000 Power:Ed grant to expand its services to North Charleston
January 4, 2023Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $57,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy…
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David Barnes promoted to Vice President at Comporium
January 4, 2023
ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium has announced that David Barnes has been promoted to Vice President of Production Resources, Innovation and Technical Training effective December 12, 2022. In this role,…
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Clemson’s Deep Orange 11 to be Showcased at Consumer Electronics Show
January 4, 2023
Clemson University is nationally known for its football team, Tiger Paw logo and distinctive shade of orange, but when alumni and faculty gather in Las Vegas for the 2023 Consumer…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office – 2022 Year in Review
January 4, 2023
2023 is here and while many are making New Year’s resolutions, it’s also good to look back at the prior year. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has done just that.…
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Spencer Cole joins FinTrust Capital Advisors
January 4, 2023
FinTrust Capital Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Community Bank, announced the addition of Spencer Cole as Vice President Investment Advisor. In this role, Cole will assist clients with wealth…
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Bryan Kitz named shareholder with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
January 4, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announce that Bryan J. Kitz has been elected shareholder. Bryan Kitz is a commercial real estate attorney who counsels clients on a broad range of transactional…
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Carolina Children’s Home offering 2023 scholarships and grants
January 4, 2023
Carolina Children’s Home (CCH), a nonprofit which provides financial services and advocacy to children’s initiatives in South Carolina, is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for 2023 scholarships and…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
January 4, 2023
Secure Process Intelligence and Tandem Concepts were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Real Motors and Soil Economy received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching,…
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First Bancorp completes acquisition of GrandSouth Bancorporation
January 3, 2023
First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) announced the completion of its acquisition of GrandSouth Bancorporation (“GrandSouth”), the parent company of GrandSouth Bank, on January 1, 2023. The merger solidifies First Bank’s position…
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Carter Massingill elected Partner at Gallivan White Boyd
January 3, 2023
Gallivan White Boyd announced that Carter Massingill has been elected a partner in the firm. Carter works in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office. Carter is a business and construction…
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Proactive MD, Bob Jones University partnership brings new approach to Advanced Primary Care
January 3, 2023
New Upstate Health Centers available to university educators and other local businesses Advanced Primary Care provider Proactive MD is launching two new Health Centers in the Upstate serving employees of…
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Charleston Wine + Food Board of Directors name Alyssa Maute Smith new Executive Director
January 3, 2023
Following a national search that elicited applications from 70-plus qualified individuals, the Charleston Wine + Food Board of Directors have announced Alyssa Maute Smith the Festival’s new Executive Director. “The…
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Bon Secours names new Vice President of Mission
January 3, 2023
Bon Secours St. Francis announced that Joseph Mazzawi has been named Vice President of Mission. In this role, which he assumed on January 1st, Mazzawi will lead initiatives to support…
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Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn to Seek Another Term
January 3, 2023
Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has announced that he is seeking a second term. To those who have seen the progress of the city in recent years, that comes as welcome…
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DAODAS Director Sara Goldsby, Gov. Henry McMaster Announce S.C. Center of Excellence in Addiction
January 2, 2023
New partnership between key state agencies, state’s research universities to bolster state’s response to opioid and addiction crisis In response to the evolving addiction crisis that is impacting communities throughout…
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MBM Partner, Jane Downey, selected to 2023 Top 50 Lawyers in America list
December 31, 2022Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) congratulates Partner, Jane Downey for being selected to the 2023 Top 50 Lawyers in America. Downey practices primarily in bankruptcy and debtor/creditor law. Jane has been…
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River Bluff and Palmetto Academy named champions in SC Bar’s We the People Competition
December 31, 2022
River Bluff High School of Lexington and Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success of Myrtle Beach won the South Carolina Bar’s We the People competition held Dec. 8 at River…
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The big deal with college beds
December 31, 2022
By John Della Bella, Lima One An amazing 61 percent of the nation’s student housing beds are located in the Southeast. Over the past 20 years, Southern student housing has…
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BASF’s Kirkland honored for community work
December 30, 2022
BASF Site Director Jerome Kirkland, who leads the site in Converse, was recently recognized by the Converse Fire Department with an award recognizing his community leadership and his outstanding support…
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Andrew Merline named shareholder at Merline & Meacham, P.A.
December 30, 2022
Merline & Meacham, P.A. announced that attorney Andrew D. Merline has been named a shareholder in the firm. Andy focuses his practice on representing individuals and businesses in Mergers and…
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Randy Garrett Announces Candidacy for Mayor
December 30, 2022
Lifelong Laurens resident running for Office in 2023. L.aurens resident and former Government Affairs professional Randy Garrett has announced his intention to run for the mayoral seat in the 2023 election.…
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ACEC-SC honors Secretary of Transportation with Service to the Profession award
December 29, 2022The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) presented its Service to the Profession award to Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, chief executive of SCDOT, at its 25th…
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Joe Taylor passes on
December 29, 2022
We were saddened to hear today of the passing of former Secretary of Commerce and current Councilman for the city of Columbia, Joe Taylor. Columbia City Council released the following…
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Alexander McQueen and more coming to the Columbia Museum of Art
December 29, 2022
2023 exhibition schedule announced The Columbia Museum of Art announces its schedule of featured exhibitions for 2023, a broad assortment of exclusive, house-organized shows as well as traveling exhibitions, including…
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South Carolina Christian Foundation gifts $225K to ministries in the Upstate
December 29, 2022
South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF), a community foundation devoted to Biblical philanthropy, presented grants to 52 ministries in Upstate counties including York, Chester, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Greenville, Anderson, and Oconee counties.…
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Furman to build inclusivity and belonging in STEM fields as part of $8.6 million HHMI grant
December 29, 2022
Furman University is part of a 15-school cohort that has been awarded $8.625 million by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for the purpose of creating a more inclusive environment for…
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Candidate Filing Now Open for Non-Partisan Election in March – Several File on First Day
December 28, 2022
Candidate filing opened at noon on Wednesday, December 28 for the non-partisan elections to be held on March 7, 2023. Filing for these elections will open until noon on Friday,…
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Laurens County to End Use of 800 number for 911 Resulting in Budget Savings
December 28, 2022
It was recently announced that Laurens County Emergency Communications would be ending service of their 1-800-922-0523 number effective January 1. Historically, this number has been used by alarm companies to…
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Vault Celebrates Relocation with Ribbon Cutting
December 28, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Vault Salon & Spa in Laurens. Vault Salon & Spa is not new to Laurens but recently relocated…
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The National Park Service Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2023
December 28, 2022
The National Park Service will have five entrance free fee days in 2023 that provide free admittance to all national parks for everyone. On these significant days of commemoration or celebration,…
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Cook Up Some Good Luck with a Traditional New Year’s Day Meal
December 27, 2022
You may not be in to making New Year’s resolutions but what about that New Year’s Day meal. In the South, to set yourself up for prosperity in the new…
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New Federal Budget Includes Funding for Laurens County
December 27, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) recently announced the South Carolina projects that were included in the year-end spending bill set to be debated and voted on in both the…
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Three First Day Hikes Scheduled at Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
December 27, 2022
What better way is there to kick off the New Year than with a visit to one of our South Carolina State Parks (SCSP)? The extreme cold temperatures are in…
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New Year’s Resolutions – History and Trending for 2023
December 27, 2022
As the new year approaches thoughts of New Year’s resolutions increase. But why and when did this ritual begin? The first New Year’s resolutions are said to date back more than…
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BASF Converse celebrates Spartanburg community
December 27, 2022
BASF’s site in Converse is giving back to the community this holiday season through community volunteering and donations to key local non-profit organizations. Team members recently participated in Breakfast with…
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Fire and Ice Fashion Show to Benefit Laurens County Humane Society
December 23, 2022
The Laurens County Humane Society is in danger of closing. The City of Clinton, SC and it’s retail businesses are collaborating to create an annual event to fundraise and show…
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Lander Education Graduates Praised for ‘Grace and Grit’
December 23, 2022
Lander University’s College of Education held its pinning ceremony for fall semester graduates on Tuesday, Dec. 13, with 23 undergraduates and two graduate students receiving pins. “The students we recognize…
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Northwestern Mutual Spartanburg expands office and Nate Samuel is named the Growth and Development Director
December 22, 2022
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, has named Nate Samuel to serve as Spartanburg’s Growth and Development Director. Northwestern Mutual has been operating an office in Spartanburg since 2005…
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