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December 8, 2022
By Jeff Becraft Back when I was in my early 20’s, I heard a guy speak at a camp and he gave a message that he called “The 7…
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Spectrum announces $10,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for the Senior Citizens Association in Florence County
December 8, 2022
The Senior Citizens Association Will Provide the Florence Area with Digital Education Support for Senior Citizens Spectrum announced the Senior Citizens Association (SCA) in Florence County has received a…
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SeamonWhiteside accelerates workforce growth with new Summerville office
December 8, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, has moved its Summerville office to a new space in the heart of Summerville, South Carolina. The office, conveniently located…
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Greenville Chamber announces staff promotions
December 8, 2022The Greenville Chamber has promoted two individuals: Liz Horton (left) has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Jennifer Powell (right) to Executive Assistant and Director of Administrative Services.Since first…
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Clemson University’s Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business wins national design award
December 8, 2022LS3P announced that the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University garnered an Honorable Mention in the 2022 American Architecture Awards, sponsored by the Chicago Atheneum.…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance announce recipients of the Professionals of the Year Awards
December 8, 2022
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded four individuals in the manufacturing industry with the SCMA Professionals of the Year Awards. The SCMA Professionals of the Year Awards recognize…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Tracie Broom, Flock and Rally: Integrated Communications & Marketing
December 8, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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District 56 to Provide Retention Stipends to Employees
December 8, 2022
In a called meeting of the Laurens County School District 56 School Board of Trustees on Wednesday evening, the Board approved a recommendation by the administration to amend the ARP/ESSER…
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PC and Local Business Leaders Collaborating for Combined Success
December 8, 2022
Last Friday, Dr. Matt vandenBerg. president of Presbyterian College joined Clinton city leaders, business owners and community stakeholders for coffee and conversation. The meeting took place at Laila’s, the new…
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Hickory Tavern 18th Annual Country Christmas Celebration this Saturday
December 8, 2022
The 18th annual Country Christmas Celebration is coming up this Saturday, December 10 in the Hickory Tavern Community. Since its inception this celebration has been presented by the Hickory Tavern…
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World No. 2 Ons Jabeur to play Charleston Open
December 7, 2022
World No. 2 and two-time 2022 Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur has entered the 2023 Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America. The WTA 500…
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Emma T. Dean named South Carolina Bar Executive Director
December 7, 2022
Columbia attorney Emma T. Dean has been named executive director of the South Carolina Bar. A member of the South Carolina Bar for 16 years, Dean most recently has served…
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Retail space leased at National Crossing in Mt. Pleasant
December 7, 2022Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich represented the landlord, Buck Investments, LC, in the leasing of 1,200sf of retail space at National Crossing, 3377 S…
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Christmas at PC Kicks Off the Holiday Season
December 7, 2022
PC’s Department of Music presented this year’s Christmas at PC concert: “A Christmas to Remember” this past weekend to the delight of those who attended. The festive concert will feature sacred and…
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Diaper Drive Thru Scheduled for December 13 in Laurens
December 7, 2022
The next Diaper Drive Thru will be held on Tuesday, December 13 from 10 am – noon in the parking lot of First Baptist Church in Laurens. Those needing help…
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Brittain, Cail, Wallace and Hucks join Waccamaw Community Foundation Board of Directors
December 7, 2022
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. – Emma Ruth Brittain, Cheryl Cail, Wallace Evans, Jr., and Robert Hucks, II, have been elected to the Waccamaw Community Foundation’s board of directors. WCF board president…
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Owens Insurance Agency celebrates 70 years in business
December 7, 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency serving the Upstate and beyond, is wrapping up a year-long anniversary celebration marking 70 years in business.…
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LCDC Holds Open House and Office Ribbon Cutting
December 7, 2022
The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) moved into their new space on the Square in Laurens back in April but made it official with a ribbon cutting and open house…
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Hotel Hartness to hold Career Fair Receptions on December 12th and 20th
December 7, 2022
Hotel Hartness, a luxury boutique hotel situated within the award-winning Hartness community and set to open this winter 2023, is pleased to announce two Career Fair Receptions ahead of its…
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CBL State Savings Charitable Foundation supports African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College
December 7, 2022CBL State Savings Charitable Foundation has partnered with Greenville Technical College (GTC) to increase outcomes for African American male students through a $2,500 gift in support of the African American…
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Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation
December 7, 2022
Nonprofit registration is now open for Midlands Gives, the annual 18-hour online giving challenge and online giving platform hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. This year’s Midlands Gives Day will…
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New name and new title sponsor for the Reedy Reels festival
December 7, 2022
When film fans head to the South Carolina Children’s Theatre this February to watch movies and documentaries that can’t be found anywhere else, they will be doing it as a…
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Crawford grows creative team with addition of Jim Harris as UX designer
December 7, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently added Jim Harris as UX designer. In this role, Harris will curate strategically crafted content for video production and graphic…
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Studio 2LR recognized with two design awards from AIA South Carolina
December 7, 2022
Studio 2LR, Inc. was recently recognized with 2 design awards from the South Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The design awards were presented by the jury Chair,…
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Campus, Community Gather for Lander’s Largest-Ever Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 7, 2022
Among the jingle and mingle of Lander University’s Holiday Tree Lighting were smiles, laughter, holiday fun – as well as a chance to share compassion with those who may not…
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Light Up the Night – City of Clinton Christmas Decoration Contest
December 7, 2022
The City of Clinton is hosting a Christmas decoration contest. If your house or business is located within the city and you are decked in lights you may be a…
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City Council Highlights | December 6, 2022
December 7, 2022City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Highlighted agenda items for the meeting include the following: City Council approved item #13: Council is asked to improve Contract…
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City of West Columbia selects new Fire Chief
December 7, 2022
West Columbia City Council has selected Marquis Solomon as the next West Columbia Fire Chief. Fire Chief Marquis Solomon is a 23-year fire service veteran. Chief Solomon most recently held the…
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Nick Murray to serve as state director for Conservatives for Clean Energy – South Carolina
December 7, 2022
Today, Conservatives for Clean Energy – South Carolina (“CCE-SC”) congratulated current state director, Matt Orr, on his new position as U.S. House Representative-elect Russell Fry’s (SC-7) chief of staff in…
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The Studio at GMK Interiors launches revamped website
December 7, 2022
To reflect its crafted custom interior designs and the creativity of its robust group of designers, the Studio at GMK Interiors has recently launched an updated web presence at www.gmkinteriors.com.…
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Hot Deals in 2022 from Berkshire Hathaway C. Dan Joyner Commercial
December 7, 2022
Joyner Commercial Announces Recent Transactions Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate…
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LCSO Making Christmas Happen for Hundreds of Kids
December 7, 2022
Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) staff and volunteers served as Santa’s helpers on Monday. The shopping spree at the Laurens Walmart was part of the LCSO Christmas for Kids program.…
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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Exit 2
December 7, 2022
by Joseph Dyches ‘Twas the night before Christmas and at Exit 2, The sign had been broken, that leads to me and you; It reflected no vision, no respect or…
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Power:Ed awards $35,000 in scholarship support to SC State University
December 6, 2022The South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide Graduate Assistance Program scholarships to deserving students. “Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student…
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Eight Upstate organizations receive Barbara Stone Foundation’s Community Innovation Grants to support programming for people with disabilities
December 6, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded eight Community Innovation Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces expanded Orchestra showcase for 2023
December 6, 2022Three concerts highlight the acclaimed Festival ensemble with special guest conductors Mei-Ann Chen and Jonathon Heyward In a preview to the full season announcement on January 27, Spoleto Festival USA…
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MOA Architecture, Inc. adds retail studio director
December 6, 2022
MOA Architecture, Inc. (MOA) has named Larry Moore as its retail studio director. Moore has more than seven years of experience in architecture as a director and project manager. “I…
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Congregation Beth Israel honors Barry Nocks
December 6, 2022
Long-time Greenville community leader and steward Barry Nocks was honored with the Leading from the Heart Award from Congregation Beth Israel this week. As part of the honor, numerous current…
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20th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic December 27 – 30
December 6, 2022
Experience Columbia SC Sports announced the 20th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held at River Bluff High School in Lexington, SC, Dec. 27 – 30, 2022. Participating teams…
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REI Automation creates new engineering scholarship
December 6, 2022
When it comes to manufacturing, engineers play a key role – from conception and implementation to maintenance and innovation. Because of the importance of engineers in the entire operations of…
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Lecture to relate the largely untold story of the men lost on HMT Rohna in 1943
December 6, 2022
On Nov. 26, 1943, HMT Rohna – HMT for His Majesty’s Transport – was attacked by German aircraft in the Mediterranean off North Africa. She was hit by a Henschel…
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Frampton Construction wraps up work on four-building industrial campus
December 6, 2022
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed the construction of TradePark East industrial campus in North Charleston, S.C.…
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Community Association Management Services promotes Callie Fenlon to closings manager
December 6, 2022
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced that Callie Fenlon has been promoted to closings manager. As closings manager, Fenlon will lead…
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Community Association Management Services promotes Callie Fenlon to closings manager
December 6, 2022
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced that Callie Fenlon has been promoted to closings manager. As closings manager, Fenlon will lead…
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Community Association Management Services promotes Callie Fenlon to closings manager
December 6, 2022
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced that Callie Fenlon has been promoted to closings manager. As closings manager, Fenlon will lead…
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NAI Columbia facilitates sale of future mixed-use development in West Columbia
December 6, 2022
$60 million project represents latest in booming West Columbia, spurred from successful River District redevelopment Redevelopment in West Columbia received a boost with the sale of a 37.87-acre property along…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
December 6, 2022
Baleen Solutions, FinSiteful, PeriopHealth, Real Motors, and Sagacity were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Baleen Solutions, CarbonCents, Elevate Therapeutics, Incora Health, ProTrustee, and Sojourn MedTech received new…
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DP3 Architects wins AIA South Carolina Award
December 5, 2022
DP3 Architects won a Design Award at the American Institute of Architects South Carolina (AIA SC)’s annual awards presented on December 02, 2022. DP3 Architects received a Merit Award in…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary “Notable Non-Profit” Voting Now Open
December 5, 2022
Sadler Hughes Apothecary has the spirit – the spirit of giving! Now in its fourth year, Sadler Hughes Apothecary in Clinton is asking the community to help them select a…
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Clinton’s “Winter Wonderland” Parade Winners Announced
December 5, 2022
Clinton’s Christmas Parade “Winter Wonderland” was a delight for kids young and old who lined the streets on Saturday, December 3rd. The parade included more than 40 entries and the…
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