Dent Middle School student competes at National Beta Convention and schools earn Beta Club recognitions
June 27, 2022
Dent Middle School student Caroline Brandes is competing at the National Beta Convention this week in Nashville, Tennessee. Earlier in the school year, Brandes won 1st Place in the category…
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Richland Two hires Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
June 27, 2022
Effective July 1, 2022, Richland School District Two will have a new Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. Tommy Carter, a 25-year veteran of the district, will take over the position…
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Richard Stratton named Dean of the BJU School of Business
June 27, 2022
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced today the appointment of Richard Stratton as dean of the School of Business effective August 1. Stratton succeeds Mike Buiter who is transitioning to a…
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Celebrate the “Dog Days of Summer at the State Museum” this July
June 27, 2022
Special events include service dog demonstrations and an adoption fair. This July the South Carolina State Museum invites guests to stay cool with a museum visit and enjoy special super…
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Richland Library welcomes Entrepreneur-in-Residence
June 27, 2022
Meet LLE Construction Group President and CEO Lasenta Lewis-Ellis Richland Library announced our next Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Lasenta Lewis-Ellis. A graduate of Midlands Technical College, the University of South Carolina, and Webster…
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Tipsy Gypsy is Coming to Clinton
June 27, 2022
Like the name, the Tipsy Gypsy, or TG Consignment Boutique, is not your ordinary consignment shop. The store located at 105 E. Main Street in downtown Clinton (previously home to…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation appoints four additional board members
June 27, 2022
New Board Members Bring Deeper Philanthropic, Development, and Non-Profit Expertise to Foundation The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today the appointment of four new board members to the Lowcountry Food Bank…
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Joan Herlong sets Upstate record with $8.9 million sale
June 27, 2022
Joan Herlong, one of the region’s most recognized and experienced Realtors, has added another amazing accomplishment to her career with a record-breaking sale of $8,999,861 for an estate in Simpsonville.…
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Hartness announces the promotion of Andy Jex as Director of Hartness Construction
June 27, 2022
Hartness announced the promotion of Andy Jex as director of Hartness Construction where he will be responsible for supervising and leading the construction process, assuring homes are built according to…
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Richland County Recreation Commission announces lineup of summer camps and activities
June 27, 2022The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) is releasing their Game Plan Summer Guide that offers various events such as: family activities, special events and athletic programs for residents of all…
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Fifty-three complete Doctor of Chiropractic program at Sherman College
June 27, 2022
Fifty-three students from across the U.S. received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The college’s 143rd commencement was…
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SC Ports’ Melvin receives prestigious ‘Women of Courage’ Award
June 27, 2022
South Carolina Ports’ incoming president and CEO Barbara Melvin has been honored with the prestigious Women of Courage Award. The College of Charleston School of Business and Women for Women…
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Registration open for 23rd Annual 5K Fun Run to benefit local families living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia
June 27, 2022
The ARK of South Carolina Alzheimer’s family support services, announces that its 23rd Annual McElveen Race For The ARK is planned for August 27, 2022 and will take place in historic downtown…
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Santee Cooper Board names Rahul Dembla as Chief Planning Officer
June 27, 2022
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors named Rahul Dembla as Santee Cooper’s Chief Planning Officer. Dembla has been with Santee Cooper since 2016 and, prior to his appointment, served as…
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The Brew – Coffee and Conversation about all Things Laurens County
June 27, 2022
Last week, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Main Street Clinton, hosted another session of The Brew. The Brew is a bi-monthly meeting providing a unique opportunity for local…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s decision protecting religious freedom
June 27, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson applauded the decision released today by the Supreme Court of the United States that protects the religious rights of public employees. The Court ruled…
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OTO Development promotes Kelly Haager to Regional VP/Sales
June 27, 2022
Kelly Haager has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Sales at OTO Development. A long-time company leader, she brings a wealth of experience in revenue strategy development and execution…
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EO Charleston welcomes three new members
June 27, 2022
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing 14,000 entrepreneurs from 61 countries, welcomes three new members. The new members include Ryan Hamilton, founder…
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Experience Columbia SC announces new vice president
June 27, 2022
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) has named a new vice president to its executive team. Danna Lilly will serve as the vice president of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (DBA Experience…
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The Original Six Foundation names Kara Gormley Meador Executive Director
June 27, 2022
The Original Six Foundation (06) announced that communications professional and former journalist, Kara Gormley Meador will serve as executive director. Gormley Meador has more than 25 years of communications experience.…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – June 28 Agenda
June 27, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 28. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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Putting Red, White and Blue into Your Fourth of July Festivities
June 27, 2022
You’ve invited friends over to celebrate on Independence Day. The menu probably consists of some of the most popular grilling meats and picnic side dishes, American staples for the holiday.…
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Smithsonian Exhibit at Laurens County Museum until July 16
June 27, 2022
Visit the Laurens County Museum before Friday, July 16, 2022, to see the traveling Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Exhibit “Voices and Votes, Democracy in America.” The exhibit documents the…
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Wando picks Craft as head basketball coach for boys’ program
June 26, 2022
Wando High School is excited to announce Calvin Craft as the new head coach for the boys’ varsity basketball team. Craft has been a member of the Wando faculty and…
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Stokes & Company, CPAs, PC promotes within
June 26, 2022
Stokes & Company, CPAs, a Greenville-based firm specializing in monthly accounting, business advisory, and payroll services for business clients, as well as individual tax planning and preparation, is proud to…
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Columbia, SC hotelier Andy Briggs acquires first Fairfield by Marriott in Anderson and 5th Marriott branded hotel owned in South Carolina
June 26, 2022
A14 Capital Hotels is excited to announce the acquisition of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Anderson/Clemson in South Carolina. The Fairfield by Marriott hotel offers guests varying amenities in a…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Jessica Moss to the company’s Augusta Road office
June 26, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jessica Moss has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Jessica is a passionate business…
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District 9 Community Meeting to discuss new elementary school
June 26, 2022
Charleston County School District staff members will present information and a possible plan of action about the new elementary school set to be built on Johns Island on Thursday, June 30,…
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UofSC holds tuition steady as Board of Trustees approve 2022-23 budget
June 26, 2022
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved a budget Friday (June 24) for the 2022-23 fiscal years that invests in strategic priorities while holding tuition flat for the…
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Morrison Yard to open first phase of multi-family community and workspace in September 2022
June 26, 2022
Morrison Yard, the 4.6-acre, mixed-use community located in Charleston’s Upper Peninsula, is on track to complete its first apartment residences this summer and will welcome its first residents in September.…
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Caring for Plants an ‘Obsession’ for Alston Award Winner Coffey
June 26, 2022
The newest recipient of Lander University’s Mary Frances Poole Alston Award is Assistant Grounds Manager Karla Coffey. The award was established by Rowland P. Alston, host of the SCETV gardening…
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Dual-Enrolled Sisters Land Dual Full Rides to Emory University
June 26, 2022
Araceli and Yesenia Manuel understand that some traditions endure because they work. Hailing from a close-knit family, they hold dear the values their parents raised them with. “Our family has…
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Lights on the Lake – July 2nd Fireworks
June 26, 2022
The annual Lights on the Lake is the fireworks and music event of the year on beautiful Lake Greenwood, South Carolina. Hosted by Connect Lake Greenwood, the event is a great opportunity…
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Aldo’s Bench
June 24, 2022
By Tom Poland The bench you see overlooks an estuarine creek. That creek snakes its way into a wider creek, Pine Creek, I believe, that snakes its way into…
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Grace and golf
June 23, 2022
By Jeff Becraft If there was ever a sport or an activity where one needed grace, golf would be it. Although there is debate as to whether he was…
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The Beach Company announces three new hires
June 23, 2022Today, The Beach Company announces three new hires at the company’s corporate headquarters in downtown Charleston and Kiawah River on Johns Island. Samantha Costello has been hired as an investor…
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LS3P welcomes summer intern Nehemiah Ashford-Carroll
June 23, 2022
LS3P welcomes Nehemiah Ashford-Carroll, who joins the firm’s Columbia office team as a summer intern. Ashford-Carroll, a Harvard University student pursuing a Master of Architecture, is passionate about improving the…
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Sheriff Lott, Chief Holbrook receive top community service honors
June 23, 2022
Award is the namesake of the late Milton Kimpson By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Columbia Police Chief William H. “Skip” Holbrook both received the…
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The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition names John Powell new President and CEO
June 22, 2022
Longtime SEWE Executive Director John Powell will step into new role as President and CEO of the nonprofit wildlife art and sporting event on July 1 The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition…
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Bourbon & Bubbles to Host Tasting of Ranch Water Tequila Drinks Friday June 24
June 22, 2022
Bourbon & Bubbles in Clinton will host a tasting on Friday, June 24th from 3:30 – 6:30 pm, inside their store located in the Food Lion shopping center in Clinton.…
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Candidate for SC Superintendent of Education Coming to Laurens Saturday June 25
June 22, 2022
Republican candidate for SC Superintendent of Education, Ellen Weaver, will visit Laurens County this Saturday. With just a few days before the Republican primary runoff election, Weaver will come to…
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Laurens Teen Wins Evening Gown/Onstage Question in Preliminary of Miss South Carolina Teen Pageant
June 22, 2022
The Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina Teen pageants preliminary competition began on Tuesday, June 21st at the Township Auditorium in Columbia. For the two pageants, a total of…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is Hiring a Tourism Marketing Manager
June 22, 2022
Do you love all things Laurens County? Would you like to be a part of a dynamic team promoting tourism in Laurens County? If so, there is a job for…
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Sammy Riddle, former Transplace executive, joins Stillwater Capital Corporation as a Business Development Advisor
June 22, 2022Stillwater Capital Corporation is delighted to welcome Sammy Riddle as a Business Development Advisor in the firm’s Transportation and Logistics practice group, effective June 15, 2022. He is based in Greenville, South Carolina. Sammy…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes of FY 2022-2023 State Budget
June 22, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his Line Item Vetoes of FY 2022-2023 State Budget. The governor’s 73 vetoes total over $52.6 million. This year’s budget includes a record number of…
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Attorney General joins bipartisan multi-state letter urging Congress to protect children and take action on THC copycat products
June 22, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a bipartisan letter to Congress, signed by 22 other attorneys general, urging them to take action regarding copycat THC edibles. These products are designed…
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IMPH releases guide for local policymakers in use of opioid settlement funds
June 22, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), hosted a press conference regarding…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Ashley Martin to the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office
June 22, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Ashley Martin has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. An equine enthusiast,…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Christopher Knox to the company’s Midtown office
June 22, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Christopher Knox has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Christopher is an alumnus of Wofford…
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The Citadel’s summer Executive Leadership Academy to offer two professional development opportunities
June 22, 2022
Limited seating available for in-person professional development sessions July For almost 200 years, The Citadel has trained and developed principled leaders for all walks of life. Now, in cooperation with…
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