Lander’s hooding ceremony recognizes graduate students’ journey of success
December 22, 2022
Earning a graduate degree for many students is an academic journey often fraught with uncertainty and resilience. For 74 graduate students who were awarded their degrees in Lander University’s recent…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and Bank of America bring holiday cheer, continue employee booster campaign partnership
December 22, 2022
Bank of America contributed $70,000 and hands-on support to help curb hunger amidst this year’s challenging economic circumstances Bank of America and Lowcountry Food Bank have partnered throughout this year…
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Legendary crimefighters exchange coins
December 22, 2022
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Near 91-year-old Jim Hamilton, a commissioner emeritus of the S.C. Aeronautics Commission and a S.C. Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, exchanged coins and reminisced about…
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Laurens Electric Cooperative Prepared for Wind and Winter Weather
December 21, 2022
Preparation and plan of action already in place. Forecasters expect gusty winds and freezing temperatures to move into our service area on Friday. High winds can cause power outages, which…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Announces Winner of Notable Non-Profit Community Vote
December 21, 2022
Sadler Hughes Apothecary “Notable Non-Profit” community voting has closed and the votes have been tallied. This year, the Laurens County Humane Society received the most votes, and as such, they…
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Preparing Your Home for the Frigid Weather Forecasted
December 21, 2022
It doesn’t look like we will have a white Christmas but it will definitely be a cold one. The forecast for Friday – Sunday calls for temperatures to be below…
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Lander’s Corporate Partners Program Enhances Educational Opportunities
December 21, 2022
A partnership between Lander University and six area businesses and corporations will help employees earn their bachelor’s or master’s degrees through online courses and reduced tuition fees. “Since its inception,…
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Quackenbush Architects receive AIA South Carolina Merit Award in New Construction
December 21, 2022
Quackenbush Architects + Planners received a 2022 American Institute of Architects South Carolina Merit Award in New Construction for its design of the Rosewood Elementary School Library Addition and Renovation…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces participation in national settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens worth potentially $242 million to South Carolina
December 21, 2022Brings S.C.’s potential total recoveries from opioid cases to more than $646 million South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that he has agreed to settlements with Teva, Allergan,…
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LushAcres Farm Adds New Product Line
December 21, 2022
LushAcres Farm and Market recently announced their new product line from Faithful Foods. It’s a full line of mixes for biscuits, pancakes & waffles, desserts, dips, bread, soups, rice, and…
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CLNTA Dedicates New Tennis Scoreboards
December 21, 2022
Members of the Clinton-Laurens-Newberry Tennis Association (CLNTA) and Laurens City Parks & Recreation recently gathered at the Laurens City Park courts to dedicate new scoreboards. The scoreboards were dedicated to…
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Richland County taking further steps to evaluate ARPA funding applicants
December 20, 2022
County aims to ensure all relief applications get appropriate consideration Because of overwhelming demand for a program that provides relief to businesses and nonprofits impacted by the pandemic, Richland County…
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Turner Padget expands with addition of Carew Alvarez, Ashley Milan, and Lindsey Behnke
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Carew J. Alvarez to the firm’s Charleston office, Associate Ashley A. Milan to the firm’s Myrtle Beach office, and Associate Lindsey M. Behnke…
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Students learn valuable leadership and service skills through giving
December 20, 2022
Students in Richland School District Two are learning valuable leadership and service skills through charitable giving during the holidays. Each year students at all five of the district’s high schools,…
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Camden mayor, state representative, global expedition leader, others join hands with the Salvation Army
December 20, 2022
Veritable who’s who of Camden and Kershaw County ring bells for Salvation Army’s kettle campaign By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – Less than two days after returning from…
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Turner Padget elects John Kelchner and Ryan Judd to shareholder
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Columbia-based John Kelchner and Ryan Judd have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Kelchner and Judd are both…
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United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium seeks 150 volunteers to enhance students’ literacy skills
December 20, 2022
United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in reading to elementary-age students to support its Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2022-2023 school year. MRC is a…
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Breeaunna Hall named Community Manager of Judson Mill Community Innovation Hub
December 20, 2022
The Jud Hub, a collaborative social innovation hub located in the historic Judson Mill District, has tapped Breeaunna Hall as its Community Manager. An Upstate South Carolina native with extensive…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Introduces the Nation’s First State Probation and Parole Electronics Detection Canine
December 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has become the nation’s first State Probation and Parole agency to acquire an Electronics Detection Canine. K-9 Chip, a…
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SCDPS Announces Sober or Slammer Enforcement, Encourages Safe Driving Ahead of Holiday Travel
December 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety anticipates heavy traffic on roadways ahead of holiday travel and is encouraging motorists to drive safely. The South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers, State…
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Countybank Associates receive officer appointments
December 20, 2022Countybank announced that Kevin Duncan, Tremayne Lee, and Dayle Mumford have been appointed Senior Vice President by the Countybank Board of Directors. Duncan, Greer City Executive, joined Countybank in 2017…
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EO Charleston welcomes Inc. magazine editor-in-chief to Inc. 5000 event
December 20, 2022
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing nearly 18,000 entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries, announces it will host its annual Inc. 5000…
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Inaugural Winter Invitational Men’s Basketball Tournament was a slam dunk at The Well
December 20, 2022
The Greenville Winter Invitational was held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena this past Saturday, December 17th. Gamecocks, Tigers, and Paladins all came out to cheer on their team and enjoy…
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Aflac Group awards $378,000 in grants to South Carolina nonprofits
December 20, 2022
Aflac has awarded $378,000 in grants to 48 local nonprofit organizations in its Spring and Fall 2022 grant cycles. Awarded grantees are working on projects that support health & well-being…
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SC Ports awards $252,500 to community organizations
December 20, 2022
South Carolina Ports awarded $252,500 in grants to 90 community organizations and nonprofits throughout South Carolina through its fiscal year 2023 Community Giving Program. SC Ports dedicates a portion of its…
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90 acres on Johns Island, once slated for development, to be protected forever
December 20, 2022Charleston County Aviation Authority and Lowcountry Land Trust announced the permanent protection of a 90-acre site once threatened by development in the heart of Johns Island. The announcement comes after…
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Over 150 students receive degrees during College of Charleston winter commencement
December 20, 2022When Mark Buono graduated from the College of Charleston in 1981, he always knew he would return to the Lowcountry. What he didn’t know was that it would take over 40 years.…
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Highland Baking Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
December 20, 2022
$35 million investment to create approximately 80 new jobs Highland Baking Company, a wholesale bread baking company, announced plans to expand its existing facility in Spartanburg County. The company’s $35…
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Alyssa Smith, The 2023 Charleston Wine + Food Festival
December 20, 2022
Charleston Wine + Food was founded in 2005 by a group of loyal community leaders with a vision of creating an event to promote and elevate Charleston’s culinary brand. As…
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Laurens Holds First Wreaths Across America Event
December 19, 2022
This past Saturday was Wreath’s Across America Day. It’s a day when thousands of volunteers work together to “Remember, Honor, Teach.” “We are a community which fully appreciates the cost…
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Father knows best
December 19, 2022
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. This is not a story of “I told you so.” Rather, it is a stirring – or so I think – tale of a man’s…
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Ring in the New Year in Style!
December 19, 2022
Celebrate! Get your tickets through Friday, December 23, to celebrate the start of 2023 and the first full year of the new Laurens County Museum at “Midnight at the Museum“…
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Lincoln Street
December 19, 2022
By Tom Poland One word. That’s all it takes, and the brain’s mystifying chemistry swirls past and present into an amalgam we call life. Phases pass before us in…
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Berkeley County names new Director of Veterans’ Affairs Office
December 19, 2022
Deputy Director Gerald “Jerry” Baxley to assume role January 1, 2023 The Berkeley County Legislative Delegation has named Deputy Director Gerald “Jerry” Baxley as the next Director of the Berkeley…
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BASF donates to Safe Harbor, Collins Children’s Home
December 19, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca is supporting the local community this holiday season through donations to two local non-profit organizations. Employees contributed more than $1,300 to Safe Harbor along with 50…
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City of Clinton Announces Winners of 2022 Spirit of Christmas Decorations
December 19, 2022
It’s hard not to notice the beautiful holiday decorations throughout the city of Clinton and in the neighborhoods. No two are alike and all are beautiful. City Council members have…
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Colliers Report: Experiential restaurant concepts continue to succeed
December 19, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2022 Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg restaurants experiencing the most consistent business are those offering more than simply food and beverages. Restaurants…
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City of Clinton Incubator Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
December 19, 2022
Last Friday, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce made the opening of the City of Clinton Incubator official with the celebratory ribbon cutting and grand opening. The incubator is a…
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Charleston Open named WTA 500 Tournament of the Year
December 19, 2022
The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has been named the WTA 500 tournament of the year. The recognition comes from the Women’s Tennis…
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Academic Advisor (2 positions)
December 19, 2022
Academic Advisor (2 positions) University of South Carolina Upstate STA01770PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu Academic Advisors are responsible for advising declared, undeclared, and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting…
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Academic Transfer Coordinator
December 19, 2022
Academic Transfer Coordinator University of South Carolina Upstate STA01773PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Academic Transfer Coordinator is responsible for advising, coaching, and providing academic interventions for college transfer students. This…
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$2 million legacy lives on through CSU students
December 19, 2022Swain’s $2 million legacy lives on through CSU students Lifetime donations and gifts from the estate of the late Ken Swain will impact the lives of Charleston Southern University students…
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Wando’s yearbook staff makes history with national award
December 19, 2022
For the first time in school history, Wando High School’s yearbook, Legend, has been recognized as the top yearbook in the nation by Quill & Scroll. Wando’s 2022 edition, “Something…
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The Pasture Steakhouse Restaurant – Coming to Clinton in January
December 19, 2022
Opening a restaurant is not for everyone. Knowledge of the food service industry, supply chain issues, and customer service can be daunting for someone new to the industry. The Pasture…
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Congaree Vista Guild opens bid for Artista Vista marketing services
December 19, 2022
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced its search for a marketing agency to assist with marketing and communications for Artista Vista. The weekend-long art event is scheduled for April 14-16,…
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District 55 Superintendent Dr. Thomas Named 2022 Superintendent to Watch by National School Public Relations Association
December 19, 2022
Dr. Ameca C. Thomas, Superintendent of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55), has been selected as a 2022 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).…
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The Gift of Christmas “Presence”
December 19, 2022
By Reba Campbell We’ve just returned from a glorious two-week adventure in Germany, Austria and Hungary – most of it spent traveling with friends we’ve known since our young…
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Mueller joins LGBTQ+ Bar Association Family Law Institute
December 19, 2022
Mandy Mueller, a partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been accepted as a member of the LGBTQ+ Bar Association Family Law Institute. She is among only four South Carolina…
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BASF sponsors Clemson University’s Solid Green Day
December 19, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca sponsored Clemson University’s Solid Green Day, an event which promotes sustainability efforts across the campus. The event included a campus-wide litter pickup and showcase of sustainable…
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Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture welcomes Meghan Moore to the team
December 19, 2022
Meghan Moore joins Craig Gaulden Davis (CGD) Architecture with a Master of Architecture from California Baptist University. Meghan’s passion for architecture stems from designing empathetically for end-users with a particular…
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