Chamber Small Business EmPOWERment Group Talks Marketing
June 19, 2023
Earlier this year the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) launched the Small Business emPOWERment Program (SBP). The eight-month program is designed to support local entrepreneurs and small business owners.…
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The Graphics Source wins PICA Print Award for Prisma Health fleet graphics program using BrandArmor®
June 19, 2023The Graphics Source, a TCS.ink Company, was awarded Best Of Category for Wide Format Vehicle Graphics in sync with Prisma Health for the 2023 Printing Industries of the Carolinas (PICA)…
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Thornwell Volunteer Serve Days are Spent Making a Difference
June 19, 2023
Community members give back with time talent and love through volunteer work at Thornwell Thornwell welcomed 39 volunteers from First Presbyterian Church of Anderson, South Carolina and St. Luke’s Presbyterian…
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Let’s Go Fishing – SCDNR Fishing Tackle Loaner Sites
June 19, 2023
It’s summertime and the fish are biting! Are you ready to go fishing? The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has created a program to help everyone have the…
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The Lumberyard Cruise-In Draws Crowd on Saturday
June 19, 2023
The weather was perfect for an afternoon cruise-in this past Saturday. Members of the Laurens County Cruisers drove into Clinton and lined up their cars outside of The Lumberyard for…
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LPD Partners with Tiny Trotters Therapy to Bring “Just Say Whoa to Bullying Campaign” to Schools in the City
June 19, 2023
The Laurens Police Department is partnering with Tiny Trotters Therapy to bring the “Just Say Whoa to Bullying” program to schools in the city. This program takes a unique approach…
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Registration Closes June 30 for Laurens County 4-H Farm to Table Day Camp
June 19, 2023
Join other 4-H members at LushAcres Farm in Clinton, July 10-12 from 9 am to 12 pm for Farm to Table Day Camp. Participants will learn more about gardening and…
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Duke’s Pad Thai owners announce opening of Little Bee Bun Mee Company
June 19, 2023
A New Open-Concept Asian Eatery in Cayce The owners of Duke’s Pad Thai, Chris and Noi Souvanna, are proud to announce the opening of their new eatery, Little Bee Bun…
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First public dog park opens in Travelers Rest SC
June 19, 2023
The Standard at Pinestone, a new upscale apartment community in Travelers Rest, SC, hosted a grand opening event for their state-of-the-art dog park on Tuesday, June 6th. Located at 125…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Olivia Vernon to their Talent team
June 19, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Olivia Vernon has joined the Chamber team as Talent Program Manager. In this role, she will work with the Talent team to develop and…
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School District Five names longtime educator principal of Chapin High School
June 19, 2023
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime educator Ed Davis the new principal of Chapin High School. He was approved to his new post during a school board meeting on…
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School District Five names veteran administrator new Chief of Academics
June 19, 2023
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Tina McCaskill as its new Chief of Academics. McCaskill will replace Anna Miller who is retiring. McCaskill currently serves as the Director…
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CofC receives STARS Silver rating for its sustainability achievements
June 19, 2023The College of Charleston has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The Sustainability…
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Voorhees names Dr. Devin Randolph as Director of the Institute for Social and Environment Justice, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
June 19, 2023
Voorhees University has named Dr. Devin Randolph as the new Director of the Institute for Social and Environmental Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion. In his role, he will implement a clearly…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names new Director of Agent Sales & Development
June 19, 2023
April Stewart assumes new leadership role in Greenville office April Stewart has been promoted to Director of Agent Sales and Agent Development for Coldwell Banker Caine’s Greenville office. For nearly…
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Greenville Chamber CEO, Carlos Phillips earns Certified Chamber Executive designation
June 19, 2023
Greenville Chamber’s President/CEO, Carlos Phillips, completed the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive’s Certified Chamber Executive program, earning prestigious CCE designation. Designed for experienced leaders, Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) is…
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Langston Baptist Church in Clinton to Host Symposium – “Can We Trust the Bible?”
June 19, 2023
Langston Baptist Church will host a symposium titled “Can We Trust the Bible?” The Symposium will be held on Tuesday, June 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and is open…
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10X Digital campaign recognized as a finalist in the national WealthManagement.com 2023 Industry Awards
June 19, 2023
10X Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency announced that its digital marketing campaign for Concorde Investment Services has been named a Finalist in the WealthManagement.com 2023 Industry Award (the “Wealthies”).…
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Greenville Technical College’s SACSCOC accreditation is reaffirmed
June 19, 2023
Greenville Technical College (GTC) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. The college was recently reaffirmed for…
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announces opening date for Columbia location
June 19, 2023
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, the most award-winning brewery east of the Mississippi, will officially open its doors at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 22 in Columbia’s growing BullStreet District.…
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BASF, Wild Hearts Equine Therapeutic Center, Marine Corps League Detachment 1131 dedicate new playground
June 19, 2023
Volunteers from the VETS Team at BASF’s site in Seneca, along with Seneca-based Wild Hearts Equine Therapeutic Center and the Oconee County’s Lewis G. Watkins Marine Corps League Detachment 1131,…
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Laurens Commission on Public Works Receives $5M Grant to Replace Pipelines
June 19, 2023
Laurens Commission on Public Works (LCPW) recently received a grant award of $5,083,760.00 from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). LCPW was one of two utilities in the…
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Laurens City Council Meeting Agenda – June 20
June 19, 2023
The City of Laurens will hold a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the CPW Training Center at…
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The quest to save one of the last living dinosaurs – the African Rhinoceros
June 18, 2023
By Dr. Tom Mullikin Special to MidlandsBiz.com The civilized world which professes its concern for the environment and all living creatures seems to be sitting back as the last of…
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Terminix releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities List
June 18, 2023
While there are many things to love about summer in the south – warm weather, longer days and time spent outdoors – the season also marks the arrival of heavy…
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First Baptist Church of Clinton Announces Backyard Bible Club Event
June 18, 2023
First Baptist Church (FBC) of Clinton has announced a Backyard Bible Club event scheduled for June 26-27. Through their Children’s Ministry, FBC will host the Backyard Bible Club at Westchase…
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PTC Area Commission Meeting – June 20 Agenda
June 18, 2023
The Piedmont Technical College Area Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Administration Building, Room…
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Bake Shoppe in Clinton Extends Hours and More
June 18, 2023
The Bake Shoppe in Clinton is under new ownership and recently announced some changes to better serve the community. Effective June 5, they are now open on Mondays and they…
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Laurens City Fire Department Earns Fire Safe Community Designation at State Conference
June 18, 2023
Laurens City Fire Department was well represented at the recent South Carolina Firefighter Conference. The department was represented at the conference by Chief Neil Roberts, Lieutenant Eric Morse, Engineer Sean…
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Terminix Releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities List
June 18, 2023
While there are many things to love about summer in the south – warm weather, longer days and time spent outdoors – the season also marks the arrival of heavy…
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Molly Campolong joins advisory board of Emerging Leaders program at Meritas
June 16, 2023
Molly Campolong, an associate with Robinson Gray, has been elected to the Emerging Leaders Advisory Board of Meritas. Meritas is an invitation-only alliance of business law firms that connects clients…
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Barbara Hancock joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 16, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Barbara Hancock has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Barbara is an experienced and dedicated Realtor licensed in…
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Carlyle Gillis joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 16, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Carlyle Gillis has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Carlyle is a dedicated Realtor with over three decades…
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Conservation partnership gives head start to endangered gopher frogs
June 16, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) once again partnered to provide a “head start” to the state-endangered gopher frog. As a result, 89…
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DeWees Real Estate Group represents tenant in West Columbia real estate transaction
June 16, 2023
Sales Associate, Angela Cash, Represented the tenant in the lease of 3685 Leaphart Rd. DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail, industrial,…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful Announces Second Quarter Community Champion Volunteer
June 15, 2023
The Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) Community Champion Award recognizes a business, organization, or individual volunteer that has initiated or actively engaged in an activity that has significantly contributed to…
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So you want to officiate youth sports? PTC has your back
June 15, 2023
While their shirts may be black and white, their decisions are anything but. Officiating a sporting event comes with great enjoyment and satisfaction but also intense challenge and heavy criticism.…
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MarineMax Charleston announces new general manager
June 15, 2023
MarineMax Charleston announces new general manager Karl Anderson after Bruce Bellknap retires after 24 years. Karl is a native Texan, having grown up boating on the lakes outside of Dallas before…
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Richland Two School Board announces Superintendent finalists
June 15, 2023
Following a nationwide search, the Richland Two Board of Trustees has narrowed the pool of applicants for the position of Richland Two Superintendent to three finalists. They are Dr. Nia…
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New Bridge Creek Elementary School Principal announced
June 15, 2023
Bridge Creek Elementary School will soon have a new yet familiar leader. On July 1, Taurean Robinson will become the principal of Bridge Creek. “Taurean is a perfect example of…
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Blink Book Review #3: “Daisy Jones and the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
June 15, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell My dream has long been to quit life and join the band. While I’ve taken up music lessons in recent years, this book allowed me…
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Peeler publishes first biography of TV pioneer Dave Garroway
June 15, 2023
Dr. Jodie M. Peeler, professor of communications at Newberry College, has published a new book, “Peace: The Wide, Wide World of Dave Garroway, Television’s Original Master Communicator” (Tyger River Press,…
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State Museum to celebrate those with Disabilities during Disability Pride Day on July 8
June 15, 2023
Event features inclusive activities, including a community art project, silent disco, sensory-friendly shows and more The State Museum is excited to announce its first Disability Pride Day event, celebrating the…
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NP Strategy expands into Alabama
June 15, 2023
NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, welcomes Briana Bryant to its office in Birmingham, Alabama. Bryant, an award-winning public relations professional with…
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UnidosUS launches HOME initiative to create four million Latino homeowners by 2030
June 15, 2023
The initiative will help break down barriers to homeownership for Latinos; Wells Fargo signs on as first anchor funder UnidosUS, a nonprofit, nonpartisan Hispanic civil rights organization, has launched HOME…
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Jennifer Hardin joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 15, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jennifer Hardin has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Jennifer and her family have a…
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Trinity Partners facilitates the sale and lease of Flex Building in West Columbia, SC
June 15, 2023
Partner, Nick Stomski and Senior Brokerage Associate, Jake Nidiffer represented the buyer in the purchase of a flex property located at 100 Branch Road in West Columbia. Following this transaction,…
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Lima One Capital expanding U.S. headquarters in Greenville County
June 15, 2023
Lima One Capital expanding U.S. headquarters in Greenville County $51.4 million investment will create approximately 300 new jobs Lima One Capital, one of the nation’s premier lenders for real estate…
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SIOS Technology announces Regional partnership with Zepto Consulting
June 15, 2023
Zepto Consulting to Resell SIOS SANless Clustering Software in Southeast Asia SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR), announced it has partnered…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg awards $176,500 to 2023 Grantees
June 15, 2023
Women Giving for Spartanburg Awards $176,500 to all Ten Grantee Finalists During 15 Year Anniversary Luncheon On Monday May 1, 2023, Women Giving for Spartanburg (WGFS) closed out their 15th…
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