LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts are Down
September 6, 2022
Mid-Year 2022 South Carolina Construction Trends Report Key Takeaways: Mid-year statewide construction starts in key sectors totaled $1.4 billion, a $453 million decrease compared to mid-year 2021. Pre-development indicators appear favorable…
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Nominate S.C.’s best artists, advocates for arts awards now!
September 6, 2022Nominate S.C.’s best artists, advocates for arts awards now! • Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Folk Heritage Awards recognize arts achievement, influence, and support • Nomination window closes Sunday,…
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Robinson Gray moves into WestLawn, its exciting new home in the BullStreet District
September 6, 2022The future has arrived, which means a new beginning for Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte – and for Columbia. Last week, Robinson Gray moved to WestLawn, the BullStreet District’s newest…
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Joseph “Joe” Catalano promoted to McKay Firm Partner
September 6, 2022
The McKay Firm announced the promotion of Joe Catalano to the position of Partner with the firm. Joe practices in the areas of Transportation and Trucking Law, Government Defense and…
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Sustain SC hires Chief Operating Officer
September 6, 2022
Brent Jonas joins as organization’s first COO Sustain SC is pleased to welcome its first ever Chief Operating Officer to the organization. Brent Jonas will take on the new position…
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Lander University Psychology Students Present at National APA Conference
September 5, 2022
When the American Psychological Association (APA) convened for its 2022 annual conference in Minneapolis, Minn., it included as presenters two graduates of Lander University who are now pursuing advanced degrees…
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LCCT Performance of Willy Wonka Jr. Starts this Friday
September 5, 2022
Final rehearsals will take place this week for the much-anticipated performance of Willy Wonka Jr. by the Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT). Picking up where they left off when COVID…
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13th Annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K Run/Walk is Huge Success
September 5, 2022
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) held its 13th annual “Run Like a Mann” 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 27. The event was held at the office of the Laurens…
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Lander’s College of Arts & Humanities Announces 2022-23 Season of Events
September 5, 2022
Lander University’s College of Arts & Humanities has announced a fantastic lineup of music and art events for the 2022-23 academic year. “We are excited to showcase the incredible talents…
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Convocation Kicks Off New Academic Year at Lander University
September 5, 2022
“I’m delighted that you’ve joined us today for Academic Convocation,” said Scott Jones, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. “The last few years have been challenging for us,…
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Two Laurens County Council Meetings Scheduled for Tuesday, September 6
September 4, 2022
On Tuesday, September 6, there will be a Special Called meeting at 5:30 pm followed by a meeting for the Committee as a Whole. The meeting location is the old…
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City of Clinton Accepting Accommodations Tax Grant Applications – Deadline is September 12
September 4, 2022
The City of Clinton will open the 2022 Accommodations Tax Grant Program funding cycle on Friday August 12, 2022. Organizations that attract or provide for tourists are encouraged to apply to the…
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Laurens County Museum Holds Volunteer Luncheon – Presents Safe Home with Donation
September 4, 2022
The Laurens County Museum Board and staff held a Luncheon on Wednesday, August 31, in the beautiful Magnolia Room of the Laurens County Museum. This luncheon presented itself with a…
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Fountain Inn To Hold Its First Civics Academy
September 3, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding its first ever Civics Academy for residents. The Fountain Inn Civics Academy (FICA) is a Free 6-week course that provides residents of…
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How to Have a Safe and Successful Dove Hunt
September 3, 2022
The official start of fall | By Michael Hook For a good many South Carolinians the dove opener is the official start of fall. There’s football, BBQ and the first…
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Clinton YMCA Expands Class Offerings with Tang Soo Do
September 3, 2022
The Clinton Family YMCA is expanding their classes to include a new martial arts program. Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan is a brotherhood and school of stopping inner and…
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Fountain Inn To Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony at Sanctified Hill Park
September 3, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn will be holding a Groundbreaking Ceremony for renovations on Sanctified Hill Park. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at Sanctified Hill Park on Putman St.…
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Two Restaurants Temporarily Closed
September 3, 2022
Patriots Kitchen is temporarily closed due to Covid. They expect to reopen for business sometime next week and apologize for the inconvenience. The Joanna Grill will be closed for vacation from…
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Laurens Christmas Market to Open on Black Friday – Vendor Space Available
September 3, 2022
The City of Laurens announced something new coming to the city, the “Laurens Christmas Market.” Laurens Christmas Market will be open on weekends starting on Black Friday and run through…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Expanding its Project Lifesaver Program Through New Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Grant
September 2, 2022
Public Safety Program Helps Protect Individuals with Dementia-Related Illnesses The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded grant funding to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to expand their Project Lifesaver…
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South Carolina Animal Shelters Declare a State of Emergency
September 2, 2022
Shelters Across the State are at Critical Capacity. The lives of hundreds of animals in shelters across South Carolina are at stake, as homeless animals have been pouring into shelters…
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Start Planning Now: 7 Things You Have To Do On A Trip To The Hammock Coast
September 2, 2022
The weather along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast is near perfect in the fall. The summer humidity recedes and with average high temperatures of 77 degrees in October and 70 in…
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Andrea Cooper promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources
September 2, 2022
Provides Strategic Guidance & Leadership in Employee-Related Matters ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium is pleased to announce that Andrea Cooper has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources.…
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Midlands Technical College wins two national Collegiate Advertising Awards
September 2, 2022
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has been awarded two national awards from the Collegiate Advertising Awards, and MTC was the only college in South Carolina to win awards in the Business/Community…
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Attorney Scott Todd named “Best & Brightest”
September 2, 2022
Attorney Scott Todd, a partner with Sumner & Todd Attorneys at Law, has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s “Best & Brightest Under 35” list for 2022. Now in its…
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JNO Accelerator puts down roots in Greenville
September 2, 2022
The JNO Accelerator, a Nashville startup technology accelerator that brought on local company founder Dr. Jonathan Fowler as managing partner in May, has officially moved its global headquarters to Greenville.…
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Charleston talent retention coach joins global AI platform
September 2, 2022
Talent retention expert Dr. Troy Hall has been selected as a coach for GetMee, the world’s first AI-powered communication and personal development coaching software. GetMee integrates AI technology with human…
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Lander’s College of Arts & Humanities Announces 22-23 Season of Events
September 1, 2022
Lander University’s College of Arts & Humanities has announced a fantastic lineup of music and art events for the 2022-23 academic year. “We are excited to showcase the incredible talents…
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Infinity Marketing promotes four team members
September 1, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to promote several team members: Aimee Foster, Data Analyst; Micah Inafuku, Senior Data Analyst; Erica Gregory, SEO Supervisor;…
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Attorney Stephanie M. Brinkley appointed to the Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) Committee
September 1, 2022
Attorney Stephanie M. Brinkley has been appointed Chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) Committee for the 2022-2023 year. Brinkley founded her Charleston based practice in…
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Greenville Country Club hires Jessica Martin as Private Events Manager
September 1, 2022
Greenville Country Club, one of the South’s most historic golf clubs, recently welcomed Jessica Martin to its team as Private Events Manager. Prior to this role, Martin was a staff…
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Coach Shane Beamer, others plant national championship tree
September 1, 2022University officials, other VIPs plant tree recognizing USC’s eight four-sport national championships By W. Thomas Smith Jr. University of South Carolina Head Football Coach Shane Beamer joined Dr. Tom Mullikin,…
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Toni Moore of Frampton Construction makes the Charleston Business Magazine’s “Best & Brightest” list
September 1, 2022
Toni Moore of Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named to Charleston Business Magazine’s 2022 Best &…
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Turner Padget expands Executive Committee with addition of Kristen Nichols
September 1, 2022
Turner Padget is pleased to announce the addition of Shareholder Kristen N. Nichols to the firm’s Executive Committee. Nichols joins the Executive Committee, effective August 29, 2022, which includes Chief…
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Set Free partners with Tropical Grille to feed rescued children
September 1, 2022
Charit-a-Bowl program will raise money to care for children freed from slavery Set Free, a global non-profit organization that focuses on rescuing children from slavery and providing fresh water and…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hires Hadlee Hoeksema as the new Job Liaison for the UP (Upward Professionals) Employment Initiative
September 1, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a Greenville-based non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families, hired Hadlee Hoeksema as Job Liaison for The UP (Upward Professionals)…
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Wallick Investments’ Index inspires FDLS ETF
September 1, 2022After successfully managing a multi-cap, multi-factor, faith-based, separate account composite for over 10 years, Wallick Institutional of Wallick Investments, LLC, has launched the WI Fidelis Multi-Cap Multi-Factor Index. It is…
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Phil Blake Joins Thornwell Charter School as Athletic Director
September 1, 2022
Thornwell Charter School (TCS) is pleased to welcome Phillip Blake as Athletics Director. He will also serve as Head Boys Basketball Coach and Social Studies Teacher. Blake comes to TCS…
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Tavern & Table announces new Executive Chef and ownership transition
September 1, 2022
Tavern & Table announced the promotion of Denis Crutchfield to Executive Chef as the Shem Creek restaurant enters a new era. Chef Denis came to Tavern & Table in 2020…
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Saving for the Future: 529 Plans
September 1, 2022
By Laird W. Green, CFP® Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education from public or private colleges and graduate schools (as well as private elementary…
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Countybank associates receive Officer appointments
September 1, 2022
Countybank is pleased to announce that Lori Bell, Brandon Calhoun, Sherri Scearce, and Rich Vaughan have been appointed Vice President; Joe Keaton, and Heather McGee have been appointed Assistant Vice…
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Greenville Technical College remembers Melvin Younts with great gratitude
September 1, 2022Greenville Technical College (GTC) mourns the loss of significant donor Melvin Younts, who, with his late wife Dollie, funded two entrances to the college’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) in…
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Rhett Baker joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
September 1, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Rhett Baker as a residential agent to its Greenville office. Rhett has lived in the Upstate his entire life and loves the small town feel…
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Ranger Aerospace celebrates 25th anniversary
September 1, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Ranger Aerospace, a private equity consolidator and management holding company specializing in aerospace operations and aviation services deals since 1997, marks its twenty-fifth anniversary since inception this year. During…
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Men’s Basketball Releases 2022-23 Schedule
September 1, 2022
The Presbyterian College Blue Hose men’s basketball program and head coach Quinton Ferrell announced their 2022-23 schedule which is highlighted by 14 games in the Templeton Center. “We have put…
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Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Five Sports Legends
September 1, 2022
Five individuals who made an impact on the field or on the court were inducted into the Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in the Magnolia Room…
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Generating the Buzz in Laurens County for Two Years
August 31, 2022
You’ve heard the proverb; necessity is the mother of invention. On September 1, 2020, the Laurens County Buzz was launched to fill a need in Laurens County. Today the Buzz…
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Southern Twist & Trade Opens in New Location on Laurens Public Square
August 31, 2022
Southern Trade Outfitters and Southern Twist have combined to create a larger and more comprehensive shopping experience on the Square in Laurens. Relocating to 109 W. Public Square, Southern Twist…
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Rankin Insurance Services, LLC – Serving Laurens County & Upstate
August 31, 2022
Luke Rankin, Laurens County Councilman and community leader, has formed his own insurance business – Rankin Insurance Services, LLC. Having served in the financial industry for over five years, Rankin…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 3
August 31, 2022
Last week marked the second week of high school football. Clinton Red Devils beat the Laurens Raiders in the County Championship game and Laurens Academy lost to the Richard Winn…
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