City of Columbia Preservation staff receive Preservation Service Award from the State of South Carolina
June 24, 2024
Each year thousands of South Carolinians work to preserve the state’s legacy that is reflected in our historic buildings, structures, and sites. Since 1995, Preservation South Carolina, the SC Department…
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Berkeley County unveils new heliport on Daniel Island
June 24, 2024
Located seven minutes or less from area hospitals Berkeley County Government has opened a new designated heliport on Daniel Island, located near the off-ramp from I-526 and Seven Farms Drive.…
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Wilson Associates adds Molly Mills, Betty Beacham to growing concierge-level agent group
June 24, 2024
Based on rapid growth and ever-increasing demand for its concierge-level service, Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, has added two new members to its team of…
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University of South Carolina receives federal grant for restoration of historic Florence C. Benson School
June 24, 2024
The University of South Carolina, with the aid of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research, will restore and preserve the historic Florence C. Benson Elementary School in Columbia,…
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Meet the Author: Mathew Cordell
June 24, 2024
An Evening of Imagination and Inspiration Join Richland Library for an enchanting evening with celebrated children’s book author and illustrator, Matthew Cordell, as he shares insights into his creative journey, the…
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The SC Philharmonic presents new chamber music series led by acclaimed pianist Andy Armstrong
June 24, 2024
Andy & Friends welcomes internationally acclaimed classical musicians to the SC Midlands The South Carolina Philharmonic is expanding its artistic program offerings by presenting Andy & Friends in the 2024-2025…
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Trustus Theatre to close 39th season with workshop premiere production of Dandelion, an original musical
June 24, 2024
Executive Director Jessica Francis Fichter, also a co-writer of the musical, will Direct, with Musical Direction and Orchestration by Steven Gross Hannah Bonnett (Five: The Parody Musical, Legally Blonde) to…
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Close Harmony, Close Friends: Lander’s New Barbershop Quartet Brings Students Together
June 24, 2024
While they can’t offer an actual shave and a haircut, the BarberCats at Lander University are here to entertain the Lander campus community with their unique sound of four-part barbershop-style…
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County Council Adopts $1.24B Operating Budget for FY2025
June 24, 2024
During its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 18, Richland County Council passed the County’s budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on third reading. County Council uses the budget to oversee the…
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Sunny Meadow Boutique to Bring Unique Children’s Fashion to Laurens
June 24, 2024
A new boutique specializing in children’s clothing, shoes, and accessories is set to open its doors on the Public Square in Laurens this August. Sunny Meadow Boutique, founded by Shannon…
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Laurens Police Department Honored at Statewide DUI Enforcement Ceremony, Wins New Patrol Vehicle
June 23, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held its annual DUI Enforcement Recognition and Target Zero Challenge ceremony last Thursday in Columbia, highlighting the dedicated efforts of law enforcement personnel…
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Kipper Ackerman ’97 Joins Alma Mater as New Assistant Director of Admission for Fine Arts and Director of Choir at Presbyterian College
June 23, 2024
Presbyterian College alumna Kipper Edens Ackerman ’97 will join her alma mater as its new assistant director of admissions for fine arts and choir director.Ackerman, a seasoned musician and music…
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Laurens County Mourns the Loss of Deputy Christopher Motes
June 22, 2024
The Laurens County community is grieving the loss of Deputy Christopher Motes, who passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Deputy Motes, a dedicated…
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Defy Gravity at the Laurens Library!
June 22, 2024
The Laurens County Library is thrilled to announce its next Summer Reading program event, set for June 27. This engaging program will feature two special performances by Gravity Check, the…
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Fountain Inn Receives Preservation Service Award for Outstanding Contributions to Historic Preservation
June 22, 2024
The City of Fountain Inn’s Main Street Grant Program was selected as a recipient of the prestigious Preservation Service Award for their remarkable efforts in preserving their historic downtown. This…
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Studio 2LR attends groundbreaking for the Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum at Railroad Corner in Orangeburg, South Carolina
June 21, 2024
Studio 2LR recently attended the ground-breaking ceremony on June 19th for the redevelopment of a historic downtown corner in Orangeburg, SC known as Railroad Corner. A focal point of the…
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Saluda Law, LLC welcomes Bryan Letteer
June 21, 2024
Saluda Law, LLC announced that Attorney Bryan Letteer has joined the firm. Letteer’s practice will focus on criminal defense and professional license defense. His experience as an Attorney at the…
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Anna Spatafora joins United Way of Pickens County as Director of Education
June 21, 2024
United Way of Pickens County is pleased to announce that Anna Spatafora has joined its leadership team as the Director of Education. Anna comes to United Way of Pickens County…
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Carolina Handling breaks ground on new Pickens County, South Carolina facility
June 21, 2024
Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, broke ground on a new 267,000-square-foot facility in Pickens…
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Motley Rice Law Firm expands mass tort practice in Philadelphia area
June 21, 2024
Seasoned Litigator Mike Daly Joins Firm One of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ civil litigation firms, Motley Rice LLC, has expanded its class action and multidistrict litigation practice by adding seasoned…
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Berkeley County unveils new heliport on Daniel Island
June 21, 2024
Located seven minutes or less from area hospitals Berkeley County Government has opened a new designated heliport on Daniel Island, located near the off-ramp from I-526 and Seven Farms Drive. See…
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Coffee with the Mayor is back! Join Mayor Cogswell on Johns Island for coffee and conversation June 27th
June 21, 2024
Mayor Cogswell is bringing back Coffee with the Mayor to engage with residents across the city. The first event will be on Johns Island at Gold Star Coffee, 3293 Maybank Hwy,…
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New management on King
June 20, 2024
David Newman and Walter Reid of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Coastal Equity Management in a lease of 2,631 SF of office space located at 577 King Street in downtown Charleston.…
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DeWees Real Estate Group represents the sellers in multi-property sale on Sunset Boulevard and Mineral Springs Road
June 20, 2024
President and Broker in Charge, Sam DeWees, Represented three sellers in the sale of 5 acres on Sunset Boulevard and Mineral Springs Road DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial…
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Carolina Handling breaks ground on Pickens County facility
June 20, 2024Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, broke ground today on a new 267,000-square-foot facility in…
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Nominate a Woman of Distinction
June 20, 2024
All of us know that woman—the woman who does it all. She has excelled in her career and is a mentor in the community. A Shero. We want to hear…
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Triumph Taproom opens at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
June 20, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is proud to partner with the Greenville Triumph professional soccer team to introduce the Triumph Taproom at GSP. The Triumph Taproom is only the second soccer-themed…
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The Citadel announces Russell Triplett as new baseball head coach
June 20, 2024
After conducting a nationwide search throughout the offseason, The Citadel announced Russell Triplett as the Bulldogs’ new baseball head coach. A former standout at Clemson University, Triplett has served as…
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Beat the Summer Heat and Stay Healthy: Prisma Health gives tips to keep you safe all season long
June 20, 2024
Summer officially arrives on Thursday, with temperatures already in the 90s in parts of South Carolina. Extreme heat can cause everything from heat exhaustion to more dangerous heat stroke –…
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Winners announced at inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown
June 20, 2024
June 14-15, 2024 at Segra Park in Columbia, South Carolina The first-ever Southeastern BBQ Showdown (SEBBQSD) concluded at Segra Park with a spectacular display of culinary talent, drawing competing Chefs from across…
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“Just Sharing – Building Communities Through Stories of Our Past” at the Laurens County Museum on June 25
June 19, 2024
A panel of scholars and historians will gather with the public on Tuesday, June 25, at the Laurens County Museum, 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC. “Just Sharing – Building…
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A Conversation with Javier Ortiz, Founder, New Forge
June 19, 2024
New Forge offers customized augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that enhance an organization’s frontline productivity. Their solutions make manufacturing operations safer, more efficient, and less costly. Functions…
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Celebrating the smaller victories
June 19, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Sometimes in life, I feel like we miss out on celebrating some of the smaller victories. And some of the smaller victories really are not that…
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Remembering Cale Yarborough
June 19, 2024
By Tom Poland The breaking news alert held just 29 words. “Cale Yarborough, a NASCAR great, dies at 84. Known for his fierce toughness and grit, Mr. Yarborough won…
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Graham H. Duncan named 2024 recipient of Lander’s prestigious Alston Award
June 19, 2024
Lander University has selected Graham H. Duncan, whose “dedication to excellence is evident in every aspect of his work,” as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Mary Frances Poole Alston…
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Colliers brokers lease of retail space in Parkland Plaza to Oak Street Health
June 19, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented Parkland Associates in the lease of ±10,865 square feet of retail space at Parkland Plaza to Oak Street…
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Clyburn celebrates Orangeburg Railroad Corner Redevelopment groundbreaking
June 19, 2024On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Railroad Corner Redevelopment project in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This project will revitalize downtown Orangeburg…
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Exciting News from The Lumberyard: A New Full-Service Kitchen in the Works!
June 19, 2024
The Lumberyard, a local favorite in Clinton, announced an exciting new development that promises to enhance the Lumberyard experience for all its patrons. Co-owners Charlie and Stacey Michaels have decided…
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Laurens County’s Graham H. Duncan Named 2024 Recipient of Lander’s Prestigious Alston Award
June 19, 2024
Lander University has selected Graham H. Duncan, whose “dedication to excellence is evident in every aspect of his work,” as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Mary Frances Poole Alston…
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Crawford Agency taps earned media veteran to lead public relations efforts
June 19, 2024
Crawford, a leading full-service marketing and creative agency in Greenville, announced the addition of Colton Grace as its senior public relations account director. In this new role, Grace will use…
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Rehabilitation begins at Columbia’s historic Olympia Armory
June 19, 2024
Garvin Design Group recently began a year-long project to rehabilitate Columbia’s historic Olympia Armory building on Granby Lane. Following extensive historical research, treatment planning, and approval from the State Historic…
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SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez appointed S.C. Commission on Higher Education president and executive director
June 19, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of the S. C. Commission on Higher Education (CHE) has selected SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez as its next president and executive director. “Dr. Perez…
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Berkeley County Government launches new online portal for residents
June 19, 2024
Berkeley County Government has launched a new online portal for residents called “The OneBerkeley Portal,” which serves as a one-stop shop for all county services and information. The portal can…
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Sandvik Coromant expanding Oconee County operations
June 19, 2024
Company investing $29.4 million to improve production facility Sandvik Coromant, a tooling solutions supplier, announced it is expanding operations in Oconee County. The $29.4 million investment will improve the company’s…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support more than 100 South Carolina nonprofits
June 19, 2024
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded more than $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across South Carolina, part of more than $4.2 million given across six states in the…
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Well Walkers dates announced for July
June 19, 2024
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced July dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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Historic Columbia announces entertainment lineup for the 46th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
June 19, 2024
R&B Artist Sunshine Anderson to headline the festival on September 21st Historic Columbia is thrilled to announce that R&B and soul singer Sunshine Anderson will headline the entertainment lineup for the 46th…
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Columbia Chamber graduates 62 Midlands leaders
June 19, 2024
62 Participants in the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Program Honored at Graduation Ceremony On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Columbia Museum of Art, the Columbia Chamber and the Leadership Columbia…
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Experience Columbia announces digital version of Reconstruction Trail
June 19, 2024
Since 2021, visitors and local history buffs alike have been able to explore the Reconstruction Era in Columbia SC with the history-centered tourism trail Reconstructed: A Journey Through the Reconstruction Era…
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Timken Foundation contributes $250k to College of Engineering
June 19, 2024A generous gift of $250,000 from the Timken Foundation is a big boost to the Anderson University’s College of Engineering’s efforts to renovate its new home in downtown Anderson. Kurt…
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