BIG News – Big Air Laurens to Open August 17: A New Hub of Family Fun
August 11, 2024
Big Air Laurens is set to bring an exhilarating new experience to Laurens County, filling a massive 40,000-square-foot space with activities for kids and adults of all ages. This isn’t…
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Back to Roots Gathering: Cultivating Connections at Barefoot Acres
August 11, 2024
Are you interested in becoming more self-sufficient, learning traditional skills, or building a local community of like-minded individuals? The Back to Roots Gathering is your opportunity to do just that.…
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Heaven Bound Trio to Perform at Davidson Street Baptist Church on August 18
August 11, 2024
The Southern Gospel group, Heaven Bound Trio, will be performing at Davidson Street Baptist Church, located at 400 Davidson Street in Clinton, on Sunday, August 18, at 11:00 a.m. The…
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City of Clinton Police Department Promotes Two Officers to Sergeant
August 11, 2024
During the Clinton City Council meeting last Monday, two dedicated officers of the City of Clinton Police Department received well-deserved promotions to sergeant. School Resource Officer (SRO) Dena Messer and…
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City of Fountain Inn Introduces New Primary Phone Number
August 10, 2024
In a dedicated effort to enhance accessibility and communication between citizens and the local government, the City of Fountain Inn is excited to announce the launch of its new primary…
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Freshens Re-Opens Aug. 13 in Downtown Clinton
August 10, 2024
New name. New look. Same great food and downtown location. Freshens, formerly PC 112, is reopening to the public for the fall semester at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at…
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Celebrated Opera Singer Joining Lander’s Music Faculty
August 10, 2024
Keith Jameson has had many important roles in his life as a world-renowned tenor. Yet, he’s most excited about the role that begins when students arrive at Lander University in…
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SC Institute working to prevent sexual violence on campuses statewide
August 10, 2024
Lander University is at the helm of a statewide push to address sexual violence on college campuses with its creation of the South Carolina Institute on the Prevention of Sexual…
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Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center Seeks Vendors for Fall Festival on November 2nd
August 9, 2024
The Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center is excited to announce its upcoming Fall Festival, set to take place on Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins lawsuit against giving taxpayer-funded healthcare to illegal immigrants
August 9, 2024South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a federal lawsuit to block the Biden administration’s unconstitutional move to extend Obamacare coverage to some illegal immigrants. The Biden administration has…
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Laurens County Mourns the Loss of Local Legend Robin Morse
August 8, 2024
Laurens County is grieving the loss of a beloved man, Robin Eric Morse, who passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the age of 71. A man whose life…
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A Coquina Sunrise
August 8, 2024
By Tom Poland And Carnivorous Plants At first I thought men had poured cement onto the beach. Protection against an encroaching sea, I figured. The waves had scoured it…
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He interrupted me!
August 8, 2024
By Ken Gasque There are four rules that are the key to success. We made a poster to illustrate these rules called “The Four Rules of Success.” You will…
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Town of Hilton Head Island lifts State of Emergency
August 8, 2024
Town of Hilton Head Island Mayor Alan Perry has rescinded the State of Emergency that was put in place to respond to impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, effective 9 a.m.…
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Mashburn Construction hires six in Columbia and Charleston
August 8, 2024
Mashburn Construction announced the recent hires of six new team members within two of their four offices. Emily Amick joins Mashburn as a Project Manager with over ten years of experience…
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West Columbia Municipal Court rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Debby
August 8, 2024
All West Columbia Municipal Court cases scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169, have been rescheduled for Tuesday, September…
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City of West Columbia Tropical Storm Debby inclement weather information #4: closures, sanitation, market, and court
August 8, 2024
The City of West Columbia has issued the following closures, schedule changes, and postponements due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby: City Hall City Hall will be closed on…
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City of Charleston announces revised garbage collection schedule due to Tropical Storm Debby impact
August 8, 2024
The City of Charleston announces an important update to the garbage collection schedule in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby. Following a last-minute assessment of conditions at the Berkeley County…
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Town of Hilton Head Island updates after Tropical Storm Debby – August 7, 2024
August 8, 2024
With Tropical Storm Debby subsiding, the Town of Hilton Head Island administrative offices will resume normal operations at 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 8. “We are fortunate that we did…
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State Museum closed Thursday due to inclement weather
August 8, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Thursday, August 8th to ensure the safety of our campers, visitors, and staff. We will be monitoring…
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Sunny Meadows Boutique Now Open in Laurens, Offering Stylish and Durable Kids’ Clothing
August 7, 2024
A new boutique specializing in children’s clothing, shoes, and accessories has opened its doors on the Public Square in Laurens. Sunny Meadow Boutique, founded by Shannon Walker, promises to fill…
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Mayor Senn Announces Formation of Mayor’s Youth Council in Laurens
August 7, 2024
Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has announced the formation of the Mayor’s Youth Council, an exciting new initiative aimed at empowering high school students and engaging them in community leadership. This…
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Richland County government offices closed to the public Thursday, Aug. 8 amid the uncertainty of Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
Because of the forecasted increase in inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby and the uncertain impacts in Richland County, the County will be closed to the public on Thursday, Aug.…
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City of Cayce Closing on Thursday, August 8
August 7, 2024Due to the inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby, Cayce City Hall will be closed on Thursday, August 8. If you have an emergency, please call 911. The non-emergency number…
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The M&A Source recognizes Columbia M&A Advisor David Yezbak
August 7, 2024
The M&A Source has awarded David Yezbak, President of Apogee Equity Partners, with the Gold Club Award for outstanding performance in 2023 as a part of its annual Member Awards…
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Dominion Energy crews work around the clock as Tropical Storm Debby crawls across South Carolina
August 7, 2024
Coastal Counties are Hardest Hit by Storm Tropical Storm Debby continued to cause outages in South Carolina – primarily along the coast – where saturated soil, falling trees and gusty…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio wins six awards from the South Carolina Broadcasters Association
August 7, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has been recognized with six prestigious South Carolina Broadcasters Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. The announcement was made during the…
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SC Afterschool Alliance offering free help to SC students to complete FAFSA Applications and secure college funding for 2024-2025
August 7, 2024
The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA), as an official partner with the U.S. Department of Education, is offering free assistance to South Carolina students to help complete their Free Application…
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Charleston native Mike McShane to lead Ducks Unlimited Public Policy Committee
August 7, 2024
Ducks Unlimited (DU) appointed South Carolina native Mike McShane as a new member of the Board of Directors. As Senior Advisory Vice President of Public Policy, McShane will serve as…
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Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center kicks off Black Philanthropy Month with community open house and launches $2 million capital campaign
August 7, 2024
The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center is hosting a drop-in Open House on Thursday, August 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for the community at-large as it launches…
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The City of Columbia public works to continue cleanup efforts to our residents
August 7, 2024
The City of Columbia Forestry and Beautification Department and Solid Waste Department continue to focus on cleanup efforts in the Melrose Heights, Heathwood and other areas due to Saturday’s storm…
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City-wide curfew extended until Wednesday
August 7, 2024
As a result of the latest forecast, Mayor Cogswell has extended the city-wide curfew until tomorrow morning. As of 7:00am, we have received eight inches of rain and are expecting an additional…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare announces operational changes due to Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
Healthcare system updates temporary changes for elective procedures and facilities operations as tropical storm Debby impacts the area In light of recent forecasts for Tropical Storm Debby, Roper St. Francis…
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Dorchester County requests residents to report structural damage from Tropical Storm Debbie
August 7, 2024
Dorchester County requests residents to report structural damage to residences or businesses. This information will assist county damage assessment teams in evaluating the extent of the storm’s impact and will…
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Tropical Storm Debby Richland County update
August 7, 2024
Areas of Flooding Reported in Richland County, Residents Reminded to Use Caution and Avoid Unnecessary Travel Amid Tropical Storm Debby As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, Richland County Government…
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Indie Craft Parade partners with Bon Secours Health System to provide convenient parking for 15th anniversary festival at Judson Mill District
August 7, 2024
Organizers of Indie Craft Parade, the annual celebration of all things handmade, have partnered with Bon Secours Health System to provide convenient parking for the festival August 16-17 at Judson…
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Cayce introduces newest K9 as Lexington Two students return to school
August 7, 2024
The Cayce Police Department is thrilled to announce the newest addition to their K9 team, Fletcher! Fletcher is a 19-month-old Labrador Retriever. Fletcher and his handler, Senior SRO/K9 Daniel Green,…
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SCETV to livestream and broadcast briefing on Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on Tropical Storm Debby’s impact on South Carolina August 7th at 2 p.m.…
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Greenville Chamber statement on Greenville County penny sales and use tax referendum
August 7, 2024
The Greenville Chamber applauds the Greenville County Council’s visionary leadership for approving the third and final reading of the penny sales and use tax referendum for the November ballot. If…
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Annie Caggiano joins SCbio Strategic Advisory Board
August 7, 2024
Annie Caggiano, Director of Global Business Development with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, has been appointed to the SCbio Strategic Advisory Board. Caggiano brings 20 years of economic development…
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Coastal Community Foundation and Trident United Way prepare to help those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) and Trident United Way (TUW) stand ready to help those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby. Since 2023, a partnership between CCF and TUW has provided coordinated…
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City Council Highlights | August 6, 2024
August 7, 2024
To begin the City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Council and Executive City Staff wanted to ensure our communities of the ongoing efforts from the City of Columbia…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Updates
August 7, 2024
Download and Read Full Report Here Columbia Columbia’s hospitality market continues to perform well with revenue per available room (RevPAR) showing gains across all classes and occupancy…
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The City of Aiken lists historical Hotel Aiken for sale with Colliers
August 7, 2024
The City of Aiken, South Carolina has contracted Colliers to sell the Hotel Aiken and nearby parcels through a public request for proposals, aiming to meet the City’s evolving needs.…
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Colliers South Carolina Healthcare Report: Providers looking to increase consumer access in competitive environment
August 7, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 South Carolina Healthcare Market Highlights The South Carolina healthcare real estate market remains strong as demand continues to grow across the…
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New book by medical care veteran delves into the science of leadership
August 7, 2024
Your leadership style is rooted in your genes — or at least in your hypothetical leadership genes, according to a new book by Spence Taylor, M.D., which takes a deep…
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Love and faithfulness
August 7, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Love and faithfulness… the two go together. In fact, it is almost impossible to have the one without the other. Just think about the movies that…
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Messer Construction Co. Foundation awards $25,000 grant to South Carolina Children’s Theatre for new sound system
August 7, 2024
The Messer Construction Co. Foundation announced a generous grant of $25,000 to South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT). This grant will be used to complete the installation of a new sound…
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Presbyterian College Celebrates Second Commencement for Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program
August 6, 2024
The Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctoral program celebrated its second commencement and doctoral hooding ceremony on Saturday, sending 21 new graduates into their chosen field. In her welcome to the…
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Next Diaper Drive Thru Scheduled for August 13 in Laurens
August 6, 2024
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 13, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm! Join us in the parking lot of Wattsville Drug (24 Sirrine Street in Laurens) for our next…
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