Three Upstate women named Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
September 5, 2024
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor three Upstate women at its Annual Women of Distinction: Boots and Pearls Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 17, 2024,…
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Community Diaper Drive Thru: September 10 in Clinton
September 4, 2024
The monthly Diaper Drive is happening at the Victory Worship Center Parking Lot on Tuesday, September 10th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Growing Impact We’re excited to see our…
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PC Student and Professor Team Up to Launch Children’s Book on Pediatric Development
September 4, 2024
A classroom discussion between Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctoral student Madison “Madie” DeGennaro and her mentor, Dr. Courtney Addison, has blossomed into an exciting new project—“Pebbles’ Great Adventure,” a children’s book…
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Southern Fiction Author Donna Everhart to Visit Laurens Library
September 4, 2024
The Laurens Library is excited to welcome acclaimed Southern fiction writer Donna Everhart for a special event on September 10th at 4 p.m. Everhart will discuss her latest novel, When…
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Lowcountry Kettle debuts new collegiate branded chips with University of South Carolina and Clemson University
September 4, 2024
Lowcountry Kettle, celebrated as the Official Chip of South Carolina, is proud to announce the launch of two collegiate-branded bags honoring the University of South Carolina (USC) and Clemson University.…
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Introducing Rodgers Creations – Charcuterie & Catering
September 4, 2024
Chapin’s Charcuterie Duo Expands to Laurens County Chapin’s own sister duo, Rodgers Creations, is now bringing their exquisite charcuterie and catering services to Laurens County. Recently joining the Laurens County…
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The Design Room at Unclaimed Furniture now open in Greer Station
September 4, 2024
The Design Room at Unclaimed Furniture opened its doors on September 3 at 228 Trade St, Greer Station, offering a new destination for custom furniture and unique home décor. The…
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“Artists Teaching: Teaching Artists,” exhibitions highlight the work of artists and educators
September 4, 2024
The Department of Art Faculty Exhibition, “Artists Teaching: Teaching Artists,” showcases the artwork of Clemson University’s artist-educators, symbolically connecting faculty research and experiences that explore elements of place, media, technology,…
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Community Development Committee highlights
September 4, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Community Development Committee met on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 to discuss several items involving programs and activities that directly affect our communities in the City of…
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Laurens Electric Chapter of WIRE: Continuing a Legacy of Community Impact
September 4, 2024
The Laurens Electric chapter of Women Involved in Rural Electrification (WIRE) is entering an exciting new chapter in its history, continuing its legacy of impactful community service. Established in 1981…
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Local Potter Joey Holmes Adds a Spooky Twist to Fall
September 4, 2024
As autumn approaches, local potter Joey Holmes is embracing the season with a touch of spooky charm. Known for his skillful pottery, Holmes has been throwing on the wheel and…
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Sweet Tea & Mocktails: It’s Finally Friday on September 6th
September 4, 2024
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 6th, as downtown Laurens prepares for the next edition of the popular “It’s Finally Friday” series. This special event will feature a lively evening…
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Laurens Public Libraries Host Nature-Themed Craft Programs This September
September 4, 2024
This September, the Laurens County Public Libraries are offering two special craft programs designed to bring families closer to nature through creativity and fun. Adopt a Pet Rock at the…
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Growing again: Seed Sanctuary launching in time for cooler weather
September 4, 2024
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) has opened its Seed Sanctuary in time for the fall season. This means County residents can again obtain up to four free…
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Greer Relief to open new Neighborhood Impact Center with ribbon cutting
September 4, 2024
Greer Relief is set to unveil its new Neighborhood Impact Center (NIC) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 6. The event marks the opening of a…
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Disability Rights South Carolina receives $30,000 grant from the SC Bar Foundation to increase services
September 4, 2024
Disability Rights South Carolina, the nonprofit, federally mandated, and state designated Protection and Advocacy System serving people with disabilities, has received a $30,000 grant from the South Carolina Bar Foundation.…
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Richland Two School Board unanimously votes to extend superintendent’s contract
September 4, 2024
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees conducted the annual superintendent’s performance evaluation for Dr. Kim D. Moore during regularly scheduled board meetings on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and…
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Brooks Center welcomes The Concert Truck back to the Clemson community
September 4, 2024Back by popular demand, The Concert Truck will make its way through the greater Clemson area from September 10-14 during a four-day residency. Presented by the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts and sponsored by Bill…
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VentureSouth announces promotion of Alex Biermann to Principal
September 4, 2024
VentureSouth, one of the largest angel investment groups in the country, announced that Alex Biermann has been promoted to Principal. Alex joined VentureSouth in 2021 as Portfolio Manager. In that role,…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness teams up with Defenders for Children
September 4, 2024
The next month of workouts at the three Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness locations are taking on a unique goal. As part of its 30 Days for $30 in September, 100%…
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CDS hosts 2024 Eggs Benefit
September 4, 2024
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 13th annual Eggs Benefit on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown Greenville. Breakfast will be served at…
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Lexington Two Middle School Teacher one of 10 in nation awarded Javits-Frasier Scholarship
September 4, 2024
A Lexington Two middle school teacher is one of just 10 educators nationwide to be selected as a recipient of the Javits-Frasier Scholarship, presented by the National Association for Gifted…
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Clayton Construction Company announces new headquarters in downtown Spartanburg, strengthening local presence
September 4, 2024
Clayton Construction Company, Inc., a leading commercial general contractor based in the Upstate of South Carolina, has announced that they will move their corporate headquarters to 316 West Main Street…
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Columbia College & Newberry College partner to co-host South Carolina Teaching Fellows program
September 4, 2024
Columbia College and Newberry College have been selected as co-hosts for the South Carolina Teaching Fellows program, with the first cohort opening in fall 2025. The fellowship, administered by the…
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City Council highlights | September 3, 2024
September 4, 2024
To begin the City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann and City Council approved the honorary naming of the intersection of the 1200 block of Blanding Street and the 1600…
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Home Works of America announces executive leadership transition
September 4, 2024
The board of directors for Home Works of America, South Carolina’s largest nonprofit focused on charitable home repair, has announced a transition of executive leadership, effective Sept. 16. Madelyn Smith,…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
September 4, 2024
NovaVia Spine and Biologics, Tax Titans, and Terratory were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Dealerverse, Notey, and Querri received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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Twenty-one Richland One students honored with College Board’s National Recognition Program award
September 4, 2024
Twenty-one Richland One high school students have been honored with the College Board’s National Recognition Program award, which recognizes high-performing students in underrepresented communities. To be eligible for the award,…
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Pope Flynn public finance attorney Lawrence Flynn appointed to Memory Hold the Door committee of South Carolina Bar
September 4, 2024
Lawrence Flynn, a public finance attorney and member of the management team with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has been appointed to…
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SC Department of Education Launches ‘Free to Focus SC’ to Support Transition to Cell Phone-Free School Environment Statewide
September 4, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has introduced a new initiative called “Free to Focus SC,” designed to support the statewide implementation of a model cell phone policy aimed…
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THS Constructors Selected by Nordson to Build New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Clinton, SC
September 4, 2024
THS Constructors, Inc., a leading design-build, construction management, and general contracting firm in the Southeast, has been selected by Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions to construct a state-of-the-art, 225,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing…
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ScanSource releases fiscal year 2024 Corporate Citizenship Report
September 4, 2024
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, released its annual Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting ScanSource’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and progress for…
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Meet and Greet: Laurens Native Robert Sprouse Welcomed as New Executive Director at Martha Franks Retirement Community
September 4, 2024
Martha Franks Retirement Community in Laurens is hosting a special drop-in event on Monday, September 9th, to welcome Robert Sprouse as the new Executive Director. The event will take place…
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The Laurens County Battles of Fort Williams: The Most Contested Site in the American Revolution
September 4, 2024
Nestled between Mountville, Cross Hill, and Newberry County, near a modest creek, lies the historic location of Fort Williams. Known as the most contested site in America during the American…
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SC Hunters for the Hungry: Feeding South Carolina One Hunt at a Time
September 4, 2024
As deer hunting season approaches in South Carolina, hunters across the state are gearing up to contribute to more than just the thrill of the hunt. They’re participating in a…
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Laurens County First Steps Celebrates Achievement with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program
September 4, 2024
The Laurens County First Steps (LCFS) proudly announces its ongoing commitment to childhood literacy: the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program has had remarkablesuccess in the community, marking a transformative impact…
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Fibertex Nonwovens is Hiring for Two Key Positions in Gray Court, SC
September 4, 2024
Fibertex Nonwovens, a leader in the nonwovens industry, is expanding its operations and seeking qualified candidates for two essential roles at its Gray Court, South Carolina facility. The company is…
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Tenant Representation in Ladson
September 3, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Tenant, Rock City Mechanical Company LLC in a lease of 6,000 SF of industrial…
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Holiday Fair & Kringle Village ticket sales now live
September 3, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club…
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PC Alumnus and Trustee Steve Smith ’84 to Deliver Annual Vance Lecture on Business Ethics
September 3, 2024
Presbyterian College alumnus Steve Smith ‘84 will deliver the 2024-25 Robert M. Vance Lecture on Business Ethics at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Edmunds Hall. Smith, a member of…
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Recovery Centers of America celebrates National Recovery Month with expanded services and community initiatives: empowering recovery through support, education and family engagement
September 3, 2024
To celebrate National Recovery Month this September, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is highlighting its expanded services and community initiatives aimed at supporting recovery and raising awareness about substance use…
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Columbia Museum of Art October 2024 exhibitions and events calendar
September 3, 2024
EXHIBITIONS French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950 October 5, 2024 – January 5, 2025 In France, the years between the Revolution of 1848 and the end of World…
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Winning S.C. play comes to Harbison Theatre
September 3, 2024
“Let It Grow,” a new play by Chad Henderson and the winner of the 2024 Jasper Project Play Right Series, will be showcased in a staged reading at Harbison Theatre…
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Clinton’s Cal Pitts Named Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week for Dominant Performance Against Laurens Raiders
September 3, 2024
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for the Laurens County gameson August 30th, the Player of the week is Clinton High School Senior Offensive Lineman, Cal…
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Pair of CCSD teachers win PSTA Classroom Grants
September 3, 2024Charleston County School District teachers Jacqueline Clarke and Katharine Johnson have been selected as recipients of the 2024 Palmetto State Teachers Association Classroom Grant. This is the third year of…
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Robert Browning, M.D. joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
September 3, 2024
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced the addition of Dr. Robert Browning to our team as of September 1st, 2024. Dr. Browning joins us after completing his Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship…
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USC research funding jumps double digits
September 3, 2024
University attracts $309 million in sponsored awards, powering innovation and impact The University of South Carolina reached a new research milestone in fiscal year 2024, attracting $309 million in sponsored…
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More Charleston families “Go Public:” CCSD student enrollment increases
September 3, 2024West Ashley High School enrollment over 2,000 for first time since 2006 school year Charleston County School District (CCSD) has seen an increase in the enrollment of students at the start…
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Charleston Jazz to receive $15K National Endowment for the Arts Grant
September 3, 2024
Charleston Jazz announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award in the amount of $15,000. This grant will…
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CCSD welcomes new Procurement Services leader
September 3, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Ramona Brown as Director of Procurement Services. Brown joins the district from St. Johns Fire District where she has served as Controller for the last…
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