South Carolina’s 2023 Tax Free Weekend kicks off on Friday, August 4
July 5, 2023
What you need to know: South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 4-6, 2023. For 72 hours, tax-free items include computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories,…
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Berkeley Animal Center issues moratorium amid overcrowding
July 5, 2023
Shelter operating at max capacity Berkeley Animal Center is implementing an emergency moratorium on animal intakes due to being at max capacity. Until further notice, the shelter will only accept…
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International African American Museum opens to the public
July 5, 2023
Public opening follows a line-up of celebration and community events The International African American Museum (IAAM) officially opened to the public on Tuesday, June 27, after over 20 years of…
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Explore Charleston hosts annual meeting
July 5, 2023
Area Leaders Honored for Distinguished Service More than 400 business and civic leaders gathered today at the Gaillard Center for Explore Charleston’s annual meeting. Guests heard travel industry insights from…
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CSU promotes two to senior leadership team
July 5, 2023
Charleston Southern University has selected two of its own to serve in two new vice president roles at the university. On July 1, Janelle Fox will begin serving as the vice president…
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CSU names interim president; presidential search progresses
July 5, 2023
The Board of Trustees at Charleston Southern University has named Dr. Michael Bryant as interim president as the university continues the presidential search process. Beginning July 1, Bryant will reprise this role…
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2023 CALENDAR UPDATE: Adventure is Closer Than You Think at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
July 5, 2023
Toucan Tuesdays Every Tuesday from June 6 to August 8, 2023 On select Tuesdays this summer, visitors to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden can get buy-one-get-one-free admission along with buy-one-get-one-free ICEEs…
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Mullikin inducted into London International Hall of Fame
July 5, 2023
HOF recognizes excellence in martial arts By Alex Junes-Ward London, United Kingdom: Famed global expedition leader and S.C. Black Belt Hall of Famer, Dr. Tom Mullikin, was inducted into yet…
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Greenville SHRM awards college scholarships
July 5, 2023
The Greenville chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (Greenville SHRM) has awarded college scholarships to two incoming college freshmen: Kelsey Kolarik and Elliot Sanders. Each year, the GSHRM…
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Clinton 8 and Under Dixie Youth Team Heads to Dixie Youth State Tournament after Winning All-Star District 3 Baseball Championship
July 5, 2023
The Clinton 8 and Under Dixie Youth Team is headed to the State Tournament this weekend in Dillon, South Carolina. They earn the right to advance to the state championship…
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The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker wins Women in Business Award
July 5, 2023
Greenville Business Magazine has named Kamber Parker, founder of The YoPro Know, as one of its 2023 a Women in Business Award winners. Greenville Business Magazine’s Women in Business Awards…
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The Leon Levine Foundation invests $50,000 in WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic
July 5, 2023
United Way of the Midlands’ WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to support the continuation of clinic services. WellPartners offers dental and…
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Local farmers can now receive AgPack benefits from Cooper Chevrolet GMC of Walterboro
July 5, 2023
Walterboro, S.C. — Farmers helping farmers find a return on their truck investment is how AgPack® was born. Now, 10 years later, AgPack benefits to farmers and growers could quickly…
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MUSC Health Orangeburg shares future directions at “It’s a New Day Café”
July 5, 2023
It’s a new day for health care in Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Bamberg counties, and MUSC Health Orangeburg celebrated these next steps at the “It’s a New Day Cafe” on Thursday,…
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SC7 Expedition to make its way along the Doodle Trail
July 5, 2023
Historic rail-line between Pickens and Easley, S.C. to be destination passage The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition will make its way toward and along the 8.5-mile Doodle Trail between the…
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Clinton High Cross Country Team Runs for Charity
July 5, 2023
And that’s a wrap! The seventh annual running of the cans is in the books and the winner is the community. A tradition since 2017, the Clinton High Cross Country…
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Supreme Court issues unanimous ruling in religious accommodation case
July 5, 2023
By David Dubberly Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued headline-grabbing decisions in which it split along ideological lines. But it was Thursday’s unanimous decision in Groff v. DeJoy (June…
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City of Clinton Announces Two Food Truck Mondays for July
July 5, 2023
It’s hot, really hot in July. Instead of heating up the kitchen you can head out to Food Truck Monday twice in July. They are scheduled for July 10 and…
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City of Clinton Seeks Community Feedback for New City Mural – Deadline July 8
July 5, 2023
The City of Clinton in conjunction with PC Junior, Barrett Moody, are seeking your input on a building mural. All residents of Clinton are asked to give their opinion on…
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Laurens County Museum to Lecture on Laurens County Revolutionary War Heroine Dicey Langston
July 5, 2023
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues with a lecture about Laurens County’s own Dicey Langston. Rev. Dr. Paul Wood, Jr., will speak on Tuesday, July 18, at…
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FCC & Attorney General Alan Wilson Warn Consumers of Increased Risk of Student Loan Debt Scam Robocalls and Robotexts
July 5, 2023The FCC’s Robocall Response Team and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson are teaming up to warn consumers about a potential rise in student loan debt scam robocalls and robotexts…
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Diaper Drive Thru in Clinton on Tuesday July 11
July 5, 2023
The next Diaper Drive Thru will be held on Tuesday, July 11 from 4 – 6 pm in Clinton in the Victory Worship Center Parking Lot (at intersection of Highway…
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LCSO School Supply Drive Set for Friday, July 14
July 5, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will hold their annual School Supply Collection Drive on Friday, July 14. The event will be held at the Laurens Chick-fil-A from 9AM to 2PM.…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Weekend
July 5, 2023
Come beat the summer heat this weekend at the Lumberyard. This weekend they are offering some great food options and a variety of live music performances to go with the varied…
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July Yard and Garden Tips
July 5, 2023
July is already here and so is the heat. Here are your July yard and garden tips courtesy of the Laurens office of Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. Watch out…
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Homer Elwood Elected to National Funeral Directors Association Board of Directors
July 5, 2023
Homer E. Elwood Jr. was elected to serve as at-large representatives on the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Board of Directors. He begins a two-year terms of service immediately following…
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College View Parade Brings Patriotism and Community to Life
July 4, 2023
You can go to the big gatherings with bands and fancy fireworks and have an amazing time, but nothing says Independence Day like a local neighborhood parade. The College View…
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Laurens Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course
July 4, 2023
The Laurens Master Gardener group will host a volunteer training course beginning August 15. Classes will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on Tuesdays, August 15 – December 6,…
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CSU earns Gold rank in 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation
July 3, 2023
Charleston Southern University announced that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation yet again, this year hitting Gold status. CSU moved up the ranks to Silver a few years ago. “As…
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4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray Presented by Lexington Medical Center
July 3, 2023
The First Place Winning Boat: Robyn King of Columbia, SC The Patriotic Boat Parade on Lake Murray took place Saturday, July 1, 2023. The boat parade kicked off the 35th…
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Carolina Land Company Sells 109+ acres in Gray Court, SC
July 3, 2023
Carolina Land Company recently represented the seller of 109+ acres on Warrior Creek Church Road, Gray Court, SC in the sale of his family property. The buyer purchased the property…
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Historic Columbia announces July 2023 events
July 3, 2023
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for July 2023. See the full list of July events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Midlands Technical College Building Construction team places second in nation
July 3, 2023Midlands Technical College’s Building Construction team placed second in the nation during the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, TeamWorks category. Hosted at the World Congress…
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Senator Thomas Alexander discusses SC7 2023
July 3, 2023
Senator Thomas Alexander, president of the South Carolina Senate, talks from the trail July 3, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of short videos running throughout the month of July,…
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Sheriff Lott, other county officials cut ribbon on new Midlands Gang Task Force headquarters
July 3, 2023Multi-agency substation located in North Columbia By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) opened its seventeenth satellite substation with the new RCSD-led Midlands Gang Task Force…
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Fall Semester ‘Last Call’ for No-Cost Tuition at PTC
July 3, 2023
This fall likely will be the “last call” to pay zero dollars for tuition at Piedmont Technical College (PTC). College officials worked diligently to tap various funding sources to extend…
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Dixon Named Director of PTC Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing
July 3, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce that Charles Dixon has been named director of the PTC Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing (LCAM). “Charles is a familiar face to…
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International African American Museum opens doors wide for visitors near and far
June 30, 2023
Public opening follows a line-up of celebration and community events The International African American Museum (IAAM) officially opened to the public on Tuesday, June 27, after over 20 years of…
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Five new degree tracks expand opportunities for business majors
June 30, 2023
Starting this fall, Furman University students majoring in business administration can choose to concentrate in one of five tracks: finance, international business, marketing, entrepreneurship and general business administration. These are…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2023 begins Saturday: What to expect
June 30, 2023
Michelle McCollum, president of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, talks from the trailhead June 30, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this first of several short videos beginning today and running…
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Leasing vs. Buying a Car: Which one is right for you?
June 30, 2023
By Carolyn A. Stewart If you have been in the market for a new (or used) car in the last 2-3 years, you are probably aware that the cost of…
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International African American Museum opening remarks
June 29, 2023The International African American Museum (IAAM) hosted its community dedication ceremony celebration at Marion Square set for June 24. The event, presented by Boeing, brought visitors, community, and celebrities together…
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Blink Book Review #5: Newsroom Confidential – Lessons (and Worries) from an Ink-Stained Life
June 29, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell As a lifelong news junky, I love reading about the machinations of a newsroom – How do news stories actually get to the front page? Who…
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Making The Sea Bountiful
June 29, 2023
By Tom Poland Artificial Reefs & Memorial Fishing Grounds Early 1980s, it was. We put out to sink a ship. Waves tossed us about as we headed seaward to…
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City of Orangeburg receives $22.7 million for Railroad Corner
June 29, 2023The City of Orangeburg will be receiving $22.7 million that will fund a pedestrian bridge and parking lot at Railroad Corner. Secretary Pete Buttigieg, along with Congressman James Clyburn were…
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Countybank Foundation donates $25K to Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont
June 29, 2023Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently presented a check for $25,000 to Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont. The donation was given on behalf of the Countybank Foundation, which was…
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North Columbia project to unite communities with returning summer block party series
June 29, 2023
Serve & Connect and the North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) have reunited with the City of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department to host their annual Be Safe Summer…
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Garvin Design Group celebrates 20 years
June 29, 2023
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 20th anniversary on June 26, 2023. Scott Garvin established his firm in the Vista’s historic Gervais Place building in…
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National engineering firm Garver to create Water Design Center, add new office in Greenville
June 29, 2023
Firm emphasizes East Coast growth plans in adding approximately 100 new jobs downtown in “region ripe for sophisticated, custom solutions” Garver, a multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with…
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National engineering firm Garver to create Water Design Center, adds new offices in Greenville County, S.C.
June 29, 2023
Firm emphasizes East Coast growth plans in adding approximately 100 new jobs downtown in “region ripe for sophisticated, custom solutions” Garver, a multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with…
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