Genova Karate hosts women’s self-defense seminar
March 5, 2023Sheriff Leon Lott attends as special guest speaker By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Legendary Midlands-area karate instructor and nationally acclaimed tournament fighter Mike Genova hosted an hour-long women’s self-defense seminar…
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Lexington County deputy receives Order of the Palmetto for more than 50 years of service
March 5, 2023
Col. Mel Seboe, who has served the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for more than 50 years, has received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster. Seboe started the…
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Scout Motors plans to establish manufacturing operations in Richland County
March 4, 2023
Record-setting $2 billion investment has the potential to create 4,000 or more permanent jobs The Richland County Economic Development Office announced that Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout”), makers of the next-generation…
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LifeNet Expands Air Medical Service with New Base in Laurens County
March 3, 2023
A trusted name in air medical service is ready to answer the call when residents of Laurens County and beyond need emergency care. LifeNet 7 opened on Wednesday, March 1 in…
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City of Laurens Partners with Piedmont Agency on Aging for Expanded Seniors Program, Meals on Wheels
March 3, 2023
The City of Laurens announced Friday that it would be partnering with the Piedmont Agency on Aging (PAA) to assist with Meals on Wheels and to expand the city’s popular…
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Governor Proclaims March Prescribed Fire Awareness Month
March 3, 2023
Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed March 2023 Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in South Carolina. A coalition of state, federal and non-governmental land management organizations under the umbrella of the South…
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Congressman Jeff Duncan and Wife Melody Announce Birth of First Grandchild
March 3, 2023
Jeff and Melody Duncan announced the birth of their first grandchild, John Waylon Duncan, born on February 27, 2023. “We are excited to announce the birth of our first grandchild,…
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Lander University College of Education Launches Middle Level Education Degree
March 3, 2023
South Carolina’s future middle school teachers can now choose Lander University to continue their education and launch their careers with Lander’s new Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education, which…
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In District 55 Students Can “Dig In” to Healthy Breakfast Options at School
March 3, 2023
National School Breakfast Week Campaign Focuses on the Benefits of School Breakfast To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Laurens County School…
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March 20 showcase to highlight PTC 2023 travel packages
March 3, 2023
It’s one thing to learn about a place by reading about it or watching a video. To actually experience a place — to see, feel, hear, smell, and taste its…
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Teacher Clothes Closet Returns to Lander
March 3, 2023
When it comes time for student teaching or job interviews, education students often find that they don’t have the clothes they need to look professional. That’s where teacher clothes closets…
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Allison Sullivan named to SC Lawyers Weekly’s Personal Injury Law Power List
March 2, 2023
Allison Sullivan, a partner with Bluestein Attorneys, has been named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Personal Injury Law Power List, which has been published in the magazine’s February edition. The…
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Team Ecology Volunteers Needed
March 2, 2023
Get Ready for Team Ecology! This week long adventure will take place March 28 – 31 at the Joe Adair Outdoor Education Center in Laurens. All of the public school…
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City of Charleston hosting Small Business Opportunity Expo March 31, 2023 at Charleston Gaillard Center
March 2, 2023
Registration is now open for the City of Charleston’s 2023 Small Business Opportunity Expo, which will take place on Thursday, March 31, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at…
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Heyman to receive Distinguished Mentor Award from Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication
March 2, 2023
William “Bill” Heyman, founder and chief executive officer of leading executive recruitment firm Heyman Associates, has been selected to receive the inaugural Distinguished Mentor Award from the newly established Martin Center…
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Second annual Get Fit Where You Live Campaign runs in March
March 2, 2023
Encouraging Residents to Support Local Health and Wellness Businesses in Mount Pleasant The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have joined forces once again…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden opens the new Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center
March 2, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a world-class recreational and educational attraction in Columbia, S.C, officially opened its new state-of-the-art Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center at…
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Wilson Associates co-founder Nick Carlson named president of Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS
March 2, 2023
Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, announced that its co-founder, Nick Carlson, has been named president of the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® (GGAR) and the…
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Town seeks volunteers for William Hilton Parkway Gateway Corridor Independent Review Advisory Committee
March 2, 2023
Hilton Head Island, SC – The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking engaged volunteers to serve on its William Hilton Parkway Corridor Independent Review Advisory Committee and is now…
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All Good Books opens in Five Points
March 2, 2023
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Council members, Economic Development staff, All Good Books owners and staff hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for All Good Books on March 2…
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SC Housing, USC Moore School release first phase of Palmetto State Housing Study report
March 2, 2023
Study shows population growth, depressed housing supply driving affordability gap in the state The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) and the University of South Carolina’s…
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Ann Holtschlag honored with the CMA’s Craft Leadership Award
March 2, 2023
The Columbia Museum of Art is proud to have presented the 2022 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Ann Holtschlag. A committed volunteer and community advocate, Holtschlag epitomizes the values…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects new officers
March 2, 2023
The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) recently announced the election of officers for 2023. Sarah Windham, Partner with FORVIS, was elected Chair; Fred West, Vice President with Amick Farms was elected…
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Standing on a solid foundation
March 2, 2023
By Jeff Becraft A friend of mine named Lennox recently lost his wife to alzheimer’s. I have only met Lennox twice in person. We are part of a Monday night…
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CCSD opens survey for 2023-2024 Academic Calendar options
March 2, 2023
Charleston County School District’s Board of Trustees approved two options for the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar for public review and feedback this week. Students, staff, district employees, parents, and community members…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Hayden Turlington named Chamber YP of the Year
March 2, 2023
The Greenville Chamber of Commerce has named Wagner Wealth Management’s Hayden Turlington its Young Professional of the Year. A born and raised Greenvillian, Turlington majored in music and was on…
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Marchant Real Estate marks passing of Bo Matheny
March 2, 2023
Veteran REALTORⓇ and Commercial Broker Mourned by Real Estate Community Bo Matheny, multi-decade real estate professional and agent at Marchant Real Estate, has died following a recent illness. Bo was…
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Bon Secours and American Family Care Strengthen Partnership in Upstate
March 2, 2023
Bon Secours will now operate 18 urgent care facilities in Upstate South Carolina Bon Secours is expanding its network of urgent care centers in Upstate South Carolina through their affiliation…
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CAE one of two SC airports awarded millions from FAA’s ATP Fund
March 2, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been awarded $5 million after its application was selected as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. CAE was one of 99 airports (of…
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Charleston District receives supplemental funding for storm risk management projects
March 2, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has just been allocated $97 million dollars in supplemental funding from The Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023, to repair damages to…
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Colliers represents Randolph Development in the lease of ±76,738 square feet at Portside Distribution Center Building B
March 2, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina is providing brokerage and property management services for Building B Colliers | South Carolina brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts represented Randolph Development, LLC in…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Orr, Medpoint
March 2, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Lander Professor to Discuss African American Athletes and the Olympic Games
March 2, 2023
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Lander University invites the community to attend a discussion with Dr. Kevin Witherspoon, professor of history, titled “African American Athletes, Race, and…
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Laurens County School District 55 Provides New Mental Wellness Resource for Parents
March 2, 2023
As the pandemic’s unseen costs begin to unfold on the mental health front, some wonder how school children will be impacted. Despite the massive challenge we face, there are growing…
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South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles hosts book drive to support Original Six Foundation “My First Library” campaign
March 2, 2023
This event gives new meaning to the phrase book drive. When South Carolina residents visit the SC Department of Motor Vehicles for their driving or vehicle transaction needs between now…
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Wingard’s Market Wildlife Specialist, Zach Steinhauser, announces new business: The Carolina Safari Company
March 1, 2023
Wingard’s Market Wildlife Specialist Zach Steinhauser announces the opening of his new business, The Carolina Safari Company (CSC), where he will lead guided tours of the unique southeastern landscapes and…
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2023 Midlands Heart Ball rallies to advance health equity
March 1, 2023
American Heart Association celebration recognizes importance of local supporters and volunteers The 2023 Midlands Heart Ball will be held Friday, March 3 at the Pastides Alumni Center. The annual gala…
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SMITH | ROBINSON welcomes new member, Tina Cundari
March 1, 2023
SMITH | ROBINSON announced Tina Cundari has joined the firm as a member. Cundari has nearly twenty years of experience in litigation and will focus her practice on commercial litigation,…
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Upcountry History Museum Exhibit showcases Kenny Rogers’ talents
March 1, 2023
Say the name Kenny Rogers and the first things that come to mind are songs and television movies. The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, offers a…
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OTO Development purchases, opens new AC Hotel by Marriott in downtown St. Petersburg
March 1, 2023
AC Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has opened its newest property in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, bringing the brand’s “perfectly precise hotel” experience…
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Fifth annual Cottontown Art Crawl returns March 11
March 1, 2023
CARTER REALTORS supports the fifth annual Cottontown Art Crawl as a Gold Level sponsor. The event will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm…
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Center for Developmental Services highlighted in the New England Journal of Medicine
March 1, 2023
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) was highlighted in the New England Journal of Medicine as a successful example of how to best serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
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Pre-revolutionary downtown Charleston property closes at $8.6M
March 1, 2023The Anne Boone House, located at 47 East Bay Street, has sold for $8.6 Million. This is the highest sale on the downtown peninsula so far this year. Helen Geer…
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High Spirits Hospitality to open The 405 in downtown Greenville
March 1, 2023
The Upstate’s leading event and hospitality company, High Spirits Hospitality, is expanding its brand with The 405, an 11,500-square-foot indoor venue with an attached 3,000-square-foot covered patio along the banks…
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PC Welcomes Students to First Annual Jacobs Scholars Day
March 1, 2023
Presbyterian College welcomed students impacted by foster care to campus during the first annual Jacobs Scholars Day on Feb. 20. Two dozen prospective students, 17 legal guardians, and four social…
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Prisma Laurens Hospital to Host Job Fair March 2
March 1, 2023
Prisma Laurens County is holding a job fair and want you to share your talent with them. The in-person hiring event will be held on Thursday, March. 2 from 9 a.m.-2…
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PC Men’s Tennis to Host Campbell Saturday
March 1, 2023
Saturday is Men’s Tennis Senior Day. Let’s pack out the Pondo! Come on out and show your support for the PC Men’s Tennis team on Senior Day as they look to…
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Cooper Motor Company to Host Blood Drive on Saturday
March 1, 2023
Did you put “save a life” on your New Year’s resolution list? The Blood Connection (TBC), the non-profit community blood center, is hoping you did and it may surprise you…
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PTC Foundation Lacing Up Sneakers for ‘Spring Forward 5K’ on March 25
March 1, 2023
Bolstered by enthusiastic participation and numerous finish line high-fives last year, the Piedmont Technical College Foundation is preparing to hold its second annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Honors Palmetto ABLE Ambassadors as part of SC Disability Advocacy Day observance
March 1, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off SC Disability Advocacy Day with a reception honoring 22 disability organization partners for their support of the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. Administered by the State Treasurer,…
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