Fountain Inn Welcomes New City Clerk and Fire Chief
October 17, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn adds two staff members to senior administration. At a City Council Meeting held on October 13 two new senior staff members were sworn in to…
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Lander University Recognizes Three Alumni for Outstanding Record of Service
October 17, 2022
“It’s not every day that we have the opportunity to recognize our alumni for the good work they do in their communities,” Lander University President Richard Cosentino said during Lander’s…
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PC Music Department to Host Faculty Recital Tuesday October 18th
October 17, 2022
Dr. Richard Thomas and Andrew Sheffield will present a duo recital on October 18 at 7:30 pm in Edmunds Hall on the Presbyterian College campus. The program will feature music…
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Greenville’s SLG Staffing, LLC acquires Lexington, KY Snelling franchise
October 14, 2022
Greenville based SLG Staffing, LLC, the owner and operator of Snelling Staffing Services franchise offices in South Carolina and Virginia has announced the acquisition of a third franchise office in…
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NAACP honors Midlands Technical College President with Excellence in Education Award
October 14, 2022
Midlands Technical College (MTC) President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has been bestowed the Excellence in Education Award from the NAACP Columbia Chapter. The honor recognizes the significant contribution an educator…
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Seasoned Healthcare Executive Joins PTC Area Commission
October 13, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Area Commissioner from Abbeville, Anita M. Butler. Retired in 2020 from Spartanburg Regional Health Care System, Butler…
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blueWATER Civil Design announces four new partners
October 13, 2022
blueWATER Civil Design announced that Christopher W. Brown, Christina L. Drake, Michael H. MacNabb, and Jeremy S. Ritchie have been elected to the firm’s partnership. Offering a broad range of…
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Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County named winner of David W. Robinson Catalyst Award by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 13, 2022The Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County has been named this year’s David W. Robinson Catalyst Award winner by Central Carolina Community Foundation. “The Free Medical Clinic’s commitment to supporting…
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Infinity Marketing expands service for 21st Mortgage
October 13, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is proud to expand its service with 21st Mortgage. The agency has aided the company with digital marketing strategy, content creation, and analytics…
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Sheriff’s Department flooded with notes of praise from Blythewood community
October 13, 2022
Parents, teachers, and students overwhelmed by speed and precision of RCSD response By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the wake of a “report of shots fired” hoax at Blythewood High…
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United Community Bank to renovate West Main St. in the new year
October 13, 2022
As part of its commitment to investing in the Laurens community, United Community Bank will begin extensive renovations to improve its downtown Laurens branch beginning in early 2023. Due to…
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The Feared Invader
October 13, 2022
By Tom Poland Let’s talk invasive species. One will bite you. You can bite the other. You can eat it, but given time it will entomb all you possess. Fire…
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The Main Street District celebrates 21st Anniversary & Chairman’s Awards will be presented at the annual meeting
October 13, 2022
The Main Street District will hold its 21st Annual Meeting and Celebration on Monday, November 7 at 5:30 pm in the Bourbon Lounge, located at 1214 Main Street. Join us…
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West End Baseball moving to Verdae property on Laurens Road
October 13, 2022
Verdae has repurposed its first big-box retail space as part of its refreshed vision for 90 acres of Laurens Road. West End Baseball, which has been located off of Dunbar…
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FUEL selects Aqua Angels as fourth quarter grant recipient
October 13, 2022
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – announced that it has selected Aqua Angels as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for the fourth quarter. Aqua…
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Pillar Holistic Living announces new location in Greenville
October 13, 2022
New concept to be first of its kind in the region; provide “third place” destination for families Pillar Holistic Living, a new holistic wellness concept, has announced its establishment in…
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Crawford grows digital team with new content marketing specialist
October 13, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently added Thomas Catoe as content marketing specialist. In this role, Catoe will curate engaging social media messaging and copywriting that…
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New standard set for Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty’s Clemson office with $4.4 million sale at the Reserve at Lake Keowee
October 13, 2022
CLEMSON, SC – The Clemson office of Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty’s has a new 2022 home sales record. Lisa Vogel represented both the buyer and seller on…
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Comporium and York Electric Complete first phase of buildout
October 13, 2022
1Gbps Internet Now Available to over 2,100 Customers in Western York County ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium and YEC have completed the first of three phases of their joint effort…
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UniComm Media Group Partners with Influential to authentically connect brands with hispanic audiences
October 13, 2022
Influential, the world’s largest influencer marketing company by revenue, announces a partnership with UniComm Media Group (UMG), a Hispanic-owned agency that helps brands craft creative to reach Hispanic audiences through…
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Rebuild Upstate staff earn Certified Aging in Place Specialist certification
October 13, 2022
Nick Kulick, Brooke Perkins, and Ashley Weekly have earned Certified Aging in Place Specialist certification. More than half of the homeowners served by Rebuild Upstate are 60 years or older,…
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CCSD improves on Advanced Placement results
October 13, 2022
Scholars from Charleston County School District (CCSD) made significant gains on Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the 2021-2022 school year. The national testing organization recently released results, and CCSD improved…
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Drayton Hall Elementary named Apple Distinguished School
October 13, 2022
Drayton Hall Elementary School is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022–2025, thanks to a digital learning culture built around connection, creation,…
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Turner Padget expands with addition of Hunter Windham
October 13, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Hunter Windham to the firm’s Charleston office. Windham joins the Insurance Litigation practice group and will support the Insurance Litigation team by representing…
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South Carolina Air National Guard extends operations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
October 13, 2022
The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing, which has been operating out of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) since April due to runway renovations at McEntire Joint National Guard…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Matt Vaadi, guHRoo
October 13, 2022
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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South Carolina students achieve moderate gains on ACT
October 12, 2022
The ACT® has released 2022 assessment data for South Carolina high school students who took the ACT test. South Carolina public school students saw a moderate increase in the average…
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LC School District 55 to Host Education Career Fair
October 12, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 will host an Education Career Fair on October 20 in hopes of filling many open positions. They are hiring a School Psychologist, Speech Language Professional,…
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Lake Greenwood Boundary Line Agreement Process Changing
October 12, 2022
Greenwood County Council will be considering a proposed change to Lake Greenwood boundary line agreement process at their meeting on Tuesday, October 18. This proposal is a change in focus…
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Support for Local Diaper Drives Grows – Fourth Diaper Drop Location Announced
October 12, 2022
The first Diaper Drive in Laurens County was a big success and interest in supporting the initiative continues to grow. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors in Clinton has…
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Wallick Institutional welcomes Eric Blake
October 12, 2022
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based registered investment advisory firm, is proud to announce that Mr. Eric Blake, a senior risk management operations analyst with TD Bank, has joined…
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Richland County Recreation Commission hosts Skills and Drills Combine with the Richland County High School Player of the Year Nominees
October 12, 2022Join the Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) for a Skills and Drills Combine with the Richland County High School Player of the Year Nominees. This free 2-hour football combine-style clinic…
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Following successful pilot, City of Charleston to make parking rules on Upper King Street permanent
October 12, 2022After a successful pilot program lasting more than a year, the city of Charleston will soon make its weekend parking rules along King Street permanent. The weekend parking rules, which…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards grants for Computer Science Immersion Schools
October 12, 2022
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 STEM Grant to support each of Lexington District One’s Computer Science Immersion Schools at the elementary level. New…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville celebrate home dedication
October 12, 2022
Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville wrapped up their 3rd annual house build with a dedication ceremony last week. During the event, Natalia Mayley and her…
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Next-Gen electric vehicle company Dash EV establishing operations in Greenville County
October 12, 2022
Carsharing pioneer to create at least 10 new jobs as it establishes headquarters Dash EV, an innovative electric car company, announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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Fall Festival at The Vestibule Coffee & Tea this Saturday.
October 12, 2022
It’s Fall so there are many festival options locally and here is another one for you to consider. The Vestibule Coffee & Tea (310B E. Carolina Ave.) in Clinton is…
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PC Women’s Soccer Team Senior Night – Community Invited
October 12, 2022
Presbyterian College and the Women’s Soccer team invites the community to come out for senior night October 15 at 7:00 pm at Martin Stadium. Prior to the game they will…
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Nephron Nitrile hosts National Manufacturing Day
October 12, 2022
National Associational of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute, Nephron Hosting Creators Wanted For Second Straight Year Last Friday, October 7, the team at Nephron Pharmaceuticals including CEO Lou Kennedy hosted a…
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Deadline nears to apply for ARPA funding through Richland County
October 12, 2022
Applications must be complete to be considered for available grant dollars Organizations in Richland County impacted by COVID-19 have until this Friday, Oct. 14 to apply for emergency federal funding…
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First Female Real Estate Agent in Spartanburg – a Tribute
October 12, 2022
A Tribute to my Grandmother, First Female Real Estate Agent in Spartanburg, SC: Diecy Gray Brennemann 1918-2022 By Taylor Vick, CFA / Grandson of Diecy / Blue Ridge Asset Management…
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12th Annual TD SYNNEX Share the Magic celebration raises $2.8 million
October 12, 2022
Event shatters fundraising goal to benefit children’s charities TD SYNNEX hosted its annual charity event, Share the Magic, Saturday night with record-breaking fundraising total of $2.8 million. About 1,200 TD…
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United Way of the Midlands receives $75,000 grant from the Nord Family Foundation
October 12, 2022
The Nord Family Foundation awarded United Way of the Midlands $75,000 to raise awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resilience, continue parent engagement programming for caregivers, support the operations…
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Countybank grows SBA lending program with new team member and loan product
October 12, 2022
Countybank is excited to welcome Samantha Barnett to the team as SBA Business Development Associate and to introduce the SBA 7(a) Express Loan to its line of products. Barnett comes…
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Piedmont Tech Extends No-Cost Option Through Summer 2023
October 12, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is extending its No Cost for Tuition Option through Summer 2023. “The fact that enrollment has been up since we offered this option — 17 percent…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 9
October 12, 2022
Last week marked week 8 of high school football. Clinton Red Devils remain undefeated this far in the season. Here’s the lineup for all local teams this Friday… Here’s the…
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Laurens District 55 High School Students Kick Off Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ 2022-2023
October 12, 2022
This year, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™ will be partnering with Laurens District 55 High School to provide curriculum opportunities that teach students important leadership skills to help make a difference in…
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Clinton High School Girls Tennis Team Takes 2022 Region IV AAA Title
October 12, 2022
The Clinton High School Girls Tennis Team is the 2022 Region IV AAA Champions after completing the season with a perfect in-conference record. The team, led by Coach Clovis Simmons,…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top associates
October 11, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top associates for September. In the Greenville office, the top agents for transactions closed for buyer clients were Kim Crain…
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McCrory wins national design-build award and regional best project award for SC manufacturing facility
October 11, 2022
McCrory Construction has been honored with two separate project recognition awards – one national and one regional – for its single-source delivery of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Anderson, S.C.,…
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