The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $180,000 to six South Carolina organizations
August 15, 2024More than $4.1 million in grants awarded since Foundation’s inception Each year, the band donates to different organizations that align with the priority areas that the band selects for the…
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Major exhibition of French modern art coming this fall
August 15, 2024Monet, Matisse, and much more courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950, a major exhibition…
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Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business partner to enhance sustainability and economic development
August 15, 2024Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business Partner to Enhance Sustainability and Economic Development Sustain SC is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina Darla…
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John Cuttino elected 2024-2025 President of the NFJE
August 15, 2024John E. Cuttino elected 2024-25 President of the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence. Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that John E. Cuttino has been elected as the 2024-2025 President of…
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NAI Columbia announces July 2024 transactions
August 15, 2024The firm executed $4 million in sales and leased 283,445 SF this month Sales: Bill Lamar, John Gregory, PE, CCIM, and Tristan Lee sold ±9,155 SF at 14 Monckton Blvd.…
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Dorchester County to distribute flood cleanup buckets following Tropical Storm Debby
August 15, 2024In the aftermath of the recent flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby, Dorchester County will host additional distribution sites for flood cleanup buckets, generously donated by The Salvation Army of…
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New consulting firm launches to connect Charleston businesses and nonprofits
August 15, 2024Good Strategies to focus on building a stronger community through volunteerism Good Strategies, a new consulting firm, announces its launch with a mission to foster a more connected and thriving…
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BASF VETS Employee Resource Group partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children in need
August 15, 2024Dozens of children in Oconee County have beds soon after an inspiring day of building done by volunteers from BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) in Seneca. Members of…
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Affordable Upstates launches new property management arm
August 15, 2024One of the region’s leaders in creating affordable housing solutions, Affordable Upstate, has launched a new company to relieve many of the burdens facing renters in the current market. Naturally…
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Billfish: Catch & Release
August 15, 2024By Tom Poland Billfish Conservation & Record Releases of Blue Marlin I wanted a real-deal Ernest Hemingway long-bill cap to let me see into the depths. One that would…
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State Museum receives 250k IMLS Museums for America grant to digitize its Natural History collection
August 15, 2024The grant will support staffing to digitize nearly 5,000 fossils The South Carolina State Museum has been awarded a fourth Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America…
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Five Richardson Thomas partners honored in “Best Lawyers”
August 15, 2024The just-released 2025 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” includes another outstanding showing for Richardson Thomas in the national directory, with five of the firm’s partners included in at least…
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Griffin Humphries attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition
August 15, 2024Griffin Humphries founding members James M. Griffin and Badge Humphries are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America . James M. Griffin, based in Columbia, is…
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11 at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel honored in “Best Lawyers,” including a Lawyer of the Year
August 15, 2024Eleven attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the just-released 2025 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion guide, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” a total…
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Best Lawyers in America honors five Bluestein Attorneys in 2025 edition
August 15, 2024Best Lawyers in America has named four Bluestein Attorneys to its 2025 Best Lawyers list for Columbia, and another to its “Ones to Watch” list. The attorneys on the…
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No reserve, no retreat, no regrets
August 15, 2024By Jeff Becraft This week, my Dad developed the beginnings of aspirated pneumonia. I was already planning on coming to see him, but that phone call caused me to…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2024Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, and Matthew G. Gerrald have been…
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CPI for all items rises 0.2 percent in July; shelter up
August 15, 2024The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after declining 0.1 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.…
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Where Vikings and Sandlappers Converge
August 14, 2024Iceland, the Fridrikssons, and the necessity of addressing environmental challenges for all of humanity By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD HAVING SPENT MUCH OF THE LAST 40 YEARS traveling around the…
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LPL and Raymond James now offer Inspire Investing’s Fidelis ETF
August 14, 2024Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF (NYSE: FDLS), whose mandate is to replicate the faith and factor-based Fidelis 100 Index, is now available through LPL and Raymond James custody platforms, in addition…
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Laurens County Planning Commission to Meet on August 20th
August 14, 2024The Laurens County Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 20th in the Laurens County Administration Building Conference Room. The meeting will begin at 5:30 PM. Below is the published…
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Real Estate Agents Prepare for Historic Commission Shakeup
August 14, 2024Realtors across the United States are bracing for a seismic shift in the industry as new rules are set to transform how agents are compensated. Starting August 17, the changes—stemming…
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Laurens Academy Prepares for Orientation with Over 300 Students Set to Begin the 2024-25 School Year
August 14, 2024Laurens Academy is set to welcome new and returning families to its upcoming Orientation this Sunday, August 18th, as they prepare to kick off the 2024-25 school year. In response…
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Dr. Andrew Steiner Joins Prisma Health in Laurens as New Orthopedic Surgeon, Bringing Passion for Medicine and Music
August 14, 2024Prisma Health–Laurens County Hospital welcomes a new addition to its medical team, Dr. Andrew Steiner, who recently joined the hospital’s orthopedic practice. An experienced orthopedic surgeon, his interest in this…
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Introducing The Marie Method Beauty Bar: Clinton’s New Esthetics Spa
August 14, 2024This week, Clinton will welcome a new esthetics spa as Susanna Frazier opens The Marie Method Beauty Bar on August 15th. Located at 400 Plaza Circle, Suite G2, this new…
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Indulge in Culinary Delights: Restaurant Week South Carolina Returns!
August 14, 2024Mark your calendars, food lovers! August 15-25, 2024 Restaurant Week South Carolina is back, and it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the diverse and exciting culinary landscape of our beautiful…
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Laurens County Humane Society Appeals for Community Support
August 14, 2024The Laurens County Humane Society, located at 793 Poplar Street in Clinton, South Carolina, is reaching out to the community for support. As the only shelter in the county dedicated…
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Laurens County Revolutionary War 250th Sestercentennial Committee Announces Winners of Essay Competition
August 14, 2024The Laurens County Revolutionary War 250th Committee (LC250), in partnership with The South Carolina Revolutionary War 250th Commission (SC250), and the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC), is proud to…
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TealHaus welcomes Shelby Cohen as new designer
August 14, 2024TealHaus, a local marketing agency with a focus on strategic storytelling, is excited to announce the addition of Shelby Cohen to their team as a graphic designer. With a passion…
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Santee Cooper welcomes newest additions to Power Associates Scholarship Program
August 14, 2024Santee Cooper welcomed 14 new students to the Power Associates Scholarship Program during its annual Power Associates Signing Day at the utility’s headquarters. Through the program, Santee Cooper awards scholarships…
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United Way to invest nearly $15 million to meet basic needs and foster resilience in the Midlands
August 14, 2024United Way of the Midlands will invest more than $14.9 million in funding to community organizations over the next year, including $3.2 million in impact grants for its 2024-2025 fiscal…
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Greenville Tech Foundation launches new Greenville Tech Champions giving society
August 14, 2024The Greenville Tech Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Greenville Tech Champions monthly giving society. For over 50 years, the Foundation has worked to support the…
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GMC’s landscape architecture services expanding to the Carolinas
August 14, 2024Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) has expanded its landscape architecture services to the Carolinas with the addition of Tripp Barrineau as vice president of landscape architecture in the firm’s Charlotte office.…
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Dorchester County recognized with two prestigious awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting and Procurement
August 14, 2024Dorchester County is proud to announce that it has received two distinguished awards that highlight its commitment to excellence in government operations. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States…
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School District Five names interim Director of Special Services
August 14, 2024Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Jinni Friend as the interim Director of Special Services. Friend currently serves as the Coordinator of Special Services. Prior to that position,…
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Private Client Advisor – Greenwood
August 14, 2024What We’re Looking For Greenwood Capital is seeking a talented and knowledgeable professional to serve as a Private Client Advisor for its Greenwood Office location. The role of a Private…
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Coastal Carolina University celebrates topping out at new Indoor Practice Facility
August 14, 2024Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction joined Coastal Carolina University for a special topping-out celebration at the new Indoor Practice Facility on Tuesday, August 13. Designed to accommodate various…
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Clinton High School Athletic Booster Club Hosts 50-Year Reunion for State Championship Tennis Teams
August 14, 2024The Clinton High School Athletic Booster Club is preparing to host a special 50-year reunion celebration for the 1971-1974 State Championship Tennis Teams. This event marks a significant milestone in…
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Gray Court Community Cleanup Set for September 14th in Honor of World Cleanup Day
August 14, 2024Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) and Gray Court council members are inviting the community to participate in the Gray Court Community Cleanup on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. The event, scheduled…
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Lander University Dining Hall Gets a Major Facelift
August 14, 2024When students return to Lander University this week for the Fall 2024 semester, they might not recognize their campus dining hall. Located on the lower level of the Grier Student…
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Indulge in Culinary Delights: Restaurant Week South Carolina Returns!
August 14, 2024Mark your calendars, food lovers! August 15-25, 2024 Restaurant Week South Carolina is back, and it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the diverse and exciting culinary landscape of our beautiful…
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Butterfly release will honor and remember women affected by ovarian cancer
August 13, 2024The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 26 (5:30 pm) at the SC State House to raise awareness of…
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County altering hours at 2 drop-off facilities
August 13, 2024Changes going into effect Sept. 9 aim to make service more efficient Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling is introducing changes at two drop-off facilities to reduce confusion for residents,…
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Cayce Re-introduces Cayce Code Compliance team
August 13, 2024The City of Cayce is rolling out a brand-new look for their Cayce Code Compliance Department. Cayce Interim City Manager, Jim Crosland, stated, “We want the public to know that our Code…
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Financial Planning Association of South Carolina to host Annual Symposium on October 1 in Columbia
August 13, 2024The Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina is excited to announce its Annual Symposium, taking place on October 1, 2024, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This premier event…
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SeamonWhiteside continues expansion, fueling economic development in Raleigh
August 13, 2024SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced their continued momentum in the southeast, opening its second North Carolina office in the heart of Raleigh.…
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Lowcountry students gain work experience as 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders
August 13, 2024Bank of America selected two Charleston County high school students as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week paid summer internship connecting students to employment, skills development and service. These community-minded students…
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South Carolina Bar Foundation awards 3.7 million in grants for fiscal year 2025
August 13, 2024The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants to 42 law-related organizations and programs totaling over $3.7 million for Fiscal Year 2025. The grants will go to nonprofit organizations across…
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Local author and life coach, Karin Freeland, creates workbook for career transitions
August 13, 2024The Career Compass is the latest endeavor from local author and life coach, Karin Freeland. The Career Compass is a companion piece workbook to her book, “Grab Life by the…
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New students arrive at Clemson University
August 13, 2024After receiving a record number of undergraduate applications in an increasingly competitive admissions cycle, Clemson University will soon welcome a first-year class of around 5,031 students to Tigertown. These incoming…
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