Diaper Drive Thru in Clinton on Tuesday May 9
May 2, 2023
The next Diaper Drive Thru will be held on Tuesday, May 9 from 4 – 6 pm in Clinton in the Victory Worship Center Parking Lot (at intersection of Highway…
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Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission Awarded $7.9M SCIIP Grant for Laurens County Hospital Area Water System Improvements
May 2, 2023
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is pleased to announce it has received $7.9 Million in grant funding from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) to assist…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
May 2, 2023
Glossifi and SiteLabs were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Builder Rocket, CloseWise, Drobot, and PeriopHealth, received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to…
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Buzz Burwell to receive Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette from Government of Japan
May 2, 2023
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP partner Henry M. “Buzz” Burwell will be awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, the government of Japan announced on…
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Regional Finance raises over $90,000 in support of the American Heart Association Upstate Heart Walk
May 2, 2023Regional Finance, a subsidiary of Regional Management Corp., raised more than $90,000 in support of the American Heart Association’s Upstate Heart Walk through its community outreach program, Regional Reach. The…
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Lexington County to kick off South Carolina Ag+Art Tour on Saturday, May 6
May 2, 2023
Lexington County is set to kick off the 2023 South Carolina Ag+Art Tour on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit seven tour sites across the county featuring local artisans at…
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Miriam Atria recognized by South Carolina Legislature for 40 years of service to tourism industry
May 2, 2023Representatives Nathan Ballentine, Paula Rawl Calhoon, and former Representative Chip Huggins presented Miriam Atria with a House Resolution from the South Carolina General Assembly “To congratulate Miriam Atria, President/CEO of Capital City/Lake Murray…
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CAE restarts valet parking in partnership with Columbia area company, additional parking options
May 2, 2023
On Monday, May 15th, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be restarting its valet parking operations. The service, offline since 2020, will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week…
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Richland County’s new fireworks law: What to Know
May 2, 2023
Updated ordinance makes overnight pyrotechnics unlawful in unincorporated areas With the adoption of a new fireworks ordinance, Richland County Council is introducing major changes to the County’s fireworks laws. County…
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Chernoff Newman awarded multi-year contracts by two South Carolina agencies
May 2, 2023
Recent announcements reflect new, existing state agency partnerships Chernoff Newman, a top-ranking Southeastern agency and South Carolina’s longest-standing and most prominent integrated marketing communications firm has been selected to provide…
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Historic Columbia May 2023 events
May 2, 2023
Historic Columbia announced programming and events for May 2023. See the full list of May events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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All-new ‘American Jukebox 2’ celebrates the hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s
May 2, 2023
Twenty of the country’s most talented performers will bring hits from the Eagles, Neil Diamond, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, and many more to the Charleston Music Hall for one spectacular…
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PTC Horticulture students shine at national competition
May 2, 2023
Six Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students in the Horticulture Program traveled to Mississippi State University in Starkville last month to compete in the 47th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC). After all the soil settled, they returned to Greenwood…
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PTC Horticulture Students Shine at National Competition
May 2, 2023
Six Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students in the Horticulture Program traveled to Mississippi State University in Starkville last month to compete in the 47th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC).…
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South Carolina Federal announces 2023 Scholarship Winners
May 2, 2023
South Carolina Federal Credit Union announced the winners of its 2023 scholarship program. Nine outstanding students who are attending a technical or traditional college in South Carolina beginning fall…
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Clemson University, Prisma Health NIH Accelerator Program helps researchers get prestigious funding
May 2, 2023
Confidence. Experience. Career-long advice. These are just some of the things that post-doctoral fellow Amy Schuster has gained while in the Clemson University/Prisma Health National Institutes of Health (NIH) Accelerator…
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Burnette, McDaniel and LeFever profiled in National Law Journal
May 2, 2023
M. Malissa Burnette, Kathleen McDaniel, and Grant Burnette LeFever have been named to the “National Law Journal” list of Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Trailblazers and are being highlighted in the national publication’s…
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Upcountry Fiber to offer free digital literacy classes in Easley
May 2, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has partnered with Tri-County…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2023 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
May 2, 2023
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Emily Collins Brown, and Jeffrey D. Hopkins are honored…
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Regional hospice & palliative care provider announces new name
May 2, 2023
Hospice of Laurens County Will Continue Serving the Community as VIA Health Partners Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR), and Hospice of Laurens County, announce their official name change…
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NIH awards MUSC $11.3 million to study autism, other neurodevelopmental differences
May 2, 2023
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Medical University of South Carolina $11.3 million dollars to create a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence, or COBRE, focusing on neurodevelopmental conditions.…
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Laurens County 4-H Summer Camp Options – Registration Now Open
May 2, 2023
Laurens County 4-H Summer Day Camps are open for registration and there are three great opportunities. Here is a description of each camp. Use the link for each camp to…
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Palmetto Goodwill to host Shining Star Awards Luncheon on May 10
May 2, 2023
Palmetto Goodwill will host its signature annual Shining Star Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 10 at the College Center of Trident Technical College from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All…
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Veteran Business Outreach Center launches at The Citadel
May 2, 2023
The Citadel now hosts a center designed to help South Carolina’s veterans start or expand their small businesses. The college has been awarded funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration…
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Lander University Hosts Social Science Symposium
May 2, 2023
“Rural areas have unique issues,” according to Lane Riley, keynote speaker at this year’s Carolina Undergraduate Social Science Symposium (CUSSS), hosted by Lander University. She should know. After graduating from…
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Do What You Love: Nathan Bridges Completes BSN Degree with Lander’s RN-BSN Completion Program
May 2, 2023
After earning a degree in business, former Lander University baseball player Nathan Bridges spent his first few years out of college working in the accounting field. But in 2018, after…
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Historic Charleston Foundation celebrates achievements in preservation with Charter Day Winners
May 2, 2023This April, Historic Charleston Foundation commemorated its 1947 founding by honoring extraordinary contributions in preserving Charleston’s irreplaceable built environment and cultural character during Charter Day. This annual event honors…
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Wando’s Nicole Breen honored as 2023 SC Scholastic Journalist of the Year
May 2, 2023
Wando High School is proud to announce Nicole Breen, co-editor in chief of the school’s award-winning yearbook Legend, was recently named the 2023 South Carolina Scholastic Journalist of the Year by the…
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SC Homeowner Rescue Program Remains Open, Now Offering Additional Financial Support to Previous Recipients
May 2, 2023
The SC Homeowner Rescue Program, South Carolina’s federally-funded emergency homeowner assistance program, remains open to applications until all funds are expended. The program is leaving the door open for struggling…
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Elliott Davis announces move to BullStreet District in Columbia
May 2, 2023
The Columbia office of Elliott Davis, LLC will occupy the second floor of the BullStreet District’s WestLawn office building beginning this fall. More than 80 employees will move into approximately…
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CHS Boys Tennis Advance to Upper State Championship
May 2, 2023
The Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team defeated Chapman 6-0 in the third round of the SCHSL playoffs at the CMS courts yesterday. They will compete in the Upper State…
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City of Charleston awarded $10 million grant for King/Huger Pump Station
May 2, 2023The City of Charleston has been awarded $10 million in funding from the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Fund for the “King Street Pump Station” project, the second and…
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Elliott Davis announces move to the BullStreet District
May 2, 2023
The Columbia office of Elliott Davis, LLC will occupy the second floor of the BullStreet District’s WestLawn office building beginning this fall. More than 80 employees will move into approximately…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis joins coalition of state financial officers in slamming Biden’s penalty on responsible homebuyers
May 2, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced he and 33 other state financial officers have united to speak out against new federal policy that will make it more expensive for homebuyers…
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Rosen Hagood attorneys selected to 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2023
Seven attorneys from the Charleston-based law firm of Rosen Hagood have been named to either the 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers list or the 2023 South Carolina Rising Stars list,…
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Prisma Laurens Hospital Hosting Onsite Hiring Event May 4
May 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, May 4 from 9…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson & 25 other attorneys general urge Biden administration to provide Medicare coverage for Alzheimer’s treatment
May 1, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide coverage for a drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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Benton battles back to win action-packed Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Murray
May 1, 2023
The night leading up to Championship Sunday at the Marathon Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray, Drew Benton was angry. He could hardly sleep. After claiming the Day 2 lead with back-to-back bags over…
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BASF in Seneca announces 10 new apprenticeship roles, celebrates 5 who completed program
May 1, 2023
BASF announced 10 new job openings for full-time process operation technician apprentices at its site in Seneca. These roles pay $21.50 per hour as part of the North American Apprenticeship…
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Film submissions start today for Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival
May 1, 2023
Have the next great film? The Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival wants to see it. Film submissions start Monday, May 1, 2023, via FilmFreeway or the…
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CHS Boys Tennis Team Advances to Round 3 of Playoffs
May 1, 2023
The Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team beat Powdersville in Round 2 of the AAA SCHSL Tennis Championships with a score of 5-1. They will host the winner of Chapman…
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Local Artists Compete in Newberry Art Competition
May 1, 2023
Local artists of The Art Group (T.A.G.) traveled to Newberry, SC on Saturday, April 29 to compete against more than 20 other creatives in the all-day outdoor event. The event,…
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Cary Street Partners adds Truist Financial Advisors
April 29, 2023
GREENVILLE, SC – Cary Street Partners announced Eric J. Morris and Thomas B. Underwood, III have joined its wealth management team. Mr. Morris will be spearheading Cary Street Partners’ expansion…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Receives Communication Excellence Award for “Monday Midday Minutes” Radio Segment
April 28, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) recently received a Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) 2023 Communication Excellence Award for Advertising and Marketing, specifically the “Monday Midday…
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Blink Book Review: “It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs” by Mary Louise Kelly
April 28, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell The books I enjoy the most typically sit unfinished with one chapter to go. They deliciously hang out in my reading stack or on my…
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New NETFLIX series to feature Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigators
April 28, 2023
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MISSING: DEAD OR ALIVE, a new NETFLIX documentary series featuring the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) as the principle law enforcement agency, premieres Wednesday, May…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Bonnie Robinson of Irmo High School as Educator of the Month
April 28, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Irmo High School’s Bonnie Robinson as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for April. “Making sure the students…
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Barrett Hardin joins the Simpsonville Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 28, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Barrett Hardin has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Barrett treats customers like family and has consistently delivered…
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Columbia College Commencement
April 28, 2023
“I immediately felt at home at Columbia College because of the experience I had during orientation made possible by my orientation leader. I wanted to create this experience for other…
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South Carolina Super Lawyers 2023 recognizes 12 attorneys at Robinson Gray
April 28, 2023
Super Lawyers has again listed nine Robinson Gray attorneys on its annual recognition of excellence in South Carolina. And two of the nine – Betsy Gray and Bobby Stepp –…
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