I Am Lander: U.S. Army Capt. Marcus Brown takes love for Lander to Alaska post
November 8, 2021
“The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of…
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Laurens County Council Special Called Meeting Tuesday November 9th
November 8, 2021
The Laurens County Council will meet in a special called executive session on Tuesday, November 9th. The meeting will be held in the Hillcrest Square Administrative office at 2:15 pm.
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Red Devils Score Most Points … Ever
November 8, 2021
Clinton High’s football team scored more points in a game than any team in the school’s history. And it was in the Class 3A playoffs, and the Red Devils played…
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Blue Hose Women Enter Season with High Aspirations
November 8, 2021
Presbyterian College women’s basketball coach Alaura Sharp has four starters back and no shortage of optimism as the Blue Hose attempt to improve on last season’s 11-10 record. Sharp’s teams…
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Laurens Destroys Easley in 1st Round of 4A Playoffs
November 8, 2021
The fact that Easley was seeded higher made no appreciable difference to the Laurens Raiders, who hammered the Green Wave, 56-13, on Friday night in Easley. Quarterback James Rawl threw…
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Halls Chophouse names Nashville restaurant leadership
November 8, 2021
Preparing for first expansion outside of South Carolina, Halls Chophouse names experienced General Manager and Executive Chef to launch nation’s top-rated fine dining in Music City. CHARLESTON, SC – Halls Chophouse,…
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Blue Hose Come a Little Bit Closer
November 8, 2021
Jalen Jones set a pair of school records, but Valparaiso managed to keep Presbyterian at bay in a 65-55 victory on the Beacons’ home turf on Saturday. The Blue Hose…
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Leading Clinical Lab Luxor Scientific LLC expanding operations in Greenville County, S.C.
November 8, 2021
Clinical laboratory investing over $3 million, creating 54 new positions Luxor Scientific, LLC (Luxor), a full-service clinical laboratory serving customers nationwide, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County, South…
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David Smith joins Palmetto State Exteriors
November 8, 2021
David Smith has been named director of the Waterproofing Division of Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides waterproofing solutions for commercial and residential applications in South Carolina, North Carolina and…
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Frampton Construction to build three new industrial facilities in Berkeley County
November 8, 2021Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been chosen to lead the construction of three facilities at Camp Hall…
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Richland County offices, drop-off sites to close for Veterans Day
November 8, 2021
Richland County Government offices will close Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The County’s C&D Landfill, Lower Richland Drop-off Center, and Clemson Road Drop-off Recycling Site will also…
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Boeing donates $150,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank to support childhood hunger programs
November 8, 2021
At a Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) food distribution at Devon Forest Elementary School in Goose Creek recently, The Boeing Company announced a donation of $150,000 to LCFB’s childhood hunger programs.…
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The Cassina Group sells notable Kiawah Island home for more than $11 million
November 8, 2021
Robertson Allen, founding partner and broker-in-charge of The Cassina Group, recently closed 147 Flyway Drive on Kiawah Island. The oceanfront home, which traded for $11,650,000, is one of the highest-priced…
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South Carolina Recognized as Leader in K-12 Computer Science Education
November 7, 2021
On November 3, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress…
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United Way of Laurens County to Hold Youth Volunteer Rally
November 7, 2021
On Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 3:00PM, there will be a Youth Volunteer Rally on the Public Square in Laurens (rain location at the picnic shelter at Little River Park)…
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Lander University will hold annual Tree Lighting celebration to kick off holiday season
November 7, 2021
Lander University invites the Lakelands community to join students, faculty and staff on campus for the University’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration. The festivities will take place on Tuesday, Nov.…
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Chief Prosecutor of 9/11 terrorists honored at Governor’s Mansion
November 5, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. This month – November – is Veterans Month, perhaps my favorite month of the year as we celebrate both the Marine Corps birthday (Nov. 10)…
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Marketing Minute: Marketing for Professional Services
November 5, 2021
Marketing Minute with Catherine Dingler, NP Strategy In the recent past, professionals could rely solely on their reputation and a simple handshake to grow their practice. Now, in our highly…
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Local luxury design + build firm brings home top award for the thirteenth consecutive year
November 5, 2021
Gabriel Builders was awarded the Pinnacle Award for Best New Home Construction in the $5,000,000 and above category by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina. These awards recognize the…
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CCSD to offer COVID-19 vaccine to students ages 5-11
November 5, 2021
Now that the Center for Disease Control has officially approved the COVID-19 vaccine for five to 11-year-olds, Charleston County School District (CCSD) will provide the vaccine through partnerships with local…
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Bluestein Attorneys again listed in top tier of Best Law Firms in 2022 edition
November 5, 2021
Bluestein Attorneys has once again been named one of the top law firms in the Columbia area in two practice areas – Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs and Workers’ Compensation Law-Claimants –…
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EventWorks has added three event rental companies under its umbrella to create most comprehensive rental company in the Southeast
November 5, 2021
EventWorks, a full-service event rental company that has been serving the Charleston area for more than a decade, has added event rental companies in Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville under its…
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The Cliffs announces the release of new mountain homesites at Southridge at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
November 4, 2021
Limited release features high elevation homesites with sweeping views The Cliffs announced the release of 11 new homesites at Southridge at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Located within minutes of…
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The Citadel Board of Visitors votes on tuition for 2022-23 academic year
November 4, 2021During its annual, two-day fall meeting on Oct. 29-30, The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) approved a modest tuition increase for the 2022-23 academic year. After two years with no…
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William Means Real Estate team expands with new agent
November 4, 2021
Kaelin Hall, recently named a “Rising Star” in Charleston real estate, has joined William Means Real Estate, one of the most established firms in Charleston. Hall grew up just outside…
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The Red Shoe Society’s Online Auction is Open! 100% of proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
November 4, 2021
The Red Shoe Society of Charleston is hosting an online auction to raise some of the vital funds needed to support families with critically ill children staying at Ronald McDonald…
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VentureSouth leads investment in OneDigitalTrust
November 4, 2021
VentureSouth is pleased to announce its recent Series Seed investment in OneDigitalTrust, a McLean, VA-based EstateTech platform. OneDigitalTrust allows users to digitally create and update their personal estate plans through all…
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Elusive Butterfly Of Fall
November 4, 2021
By Tom Poland December 1965, that’s when a catchy tune debuted. Bob Lind’s “Elusive Butterfly” used a butterfly as a metaphor for love. Some of you survivors of these…
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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers commit to fighting hunger for the 7th year
November 4, 2021For the 7th year, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers will continue a tradition of giving, donating $1, to Harvest Hope Food Bank for every oil change performed in the…
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Moore Bradley Myers partner named 2021 Women of Influence
November 4, 2021
Sheila Robinson, Partner at Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), has been named a 2021 Woman of Influence by Columbia Regional Business Report. Robinson, a graduate of Furman University and the University…
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SCORH’s Shannon Chambers wins national leadership award
November 4, 2021
Shannon Chambers, director of provider solutions for the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), has been awarded the 2021 Ron Nelson Award by the National Association of Rural Health…
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Councilman Pugh to discuss Northeast rezoning request at Town Hall
November 4, 2021
County Councilman Derrek Pugh will hold an in-person town hall meeting Saturday, Nov. 13 to discuss a map amendment request on Farrow Road in Northeast Richland. Pugh, who represents District…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a 2022 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 4, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 12th consecutive year. The firm earned…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a 2022 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 4, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 12th consecutive year. The firm earned…
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Raymond James welcomes the Clauss & Ellison Group to the downtown Greenville branch
November 4, 2021Ben Clauss, CFA®, and Doug Ellison, CFP®, recently joined Raymond James & Associates (RJA) to form the Clauss & Ellison Group of Raymond James. Also joining them are Financial Advisor…
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Golden Career Strategies announces special Veterans Day offer
November 4, 2021
In honor of Veterans Day, Golden Career Strategies (GCS) is offering a complimentary Stress and Well-Being Assessment to the first 100 veterans who call or register online by December 31,…
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SCBIO names Louisiana Economic Development executive James Chappell to lead state’s fastest-growing Industry
November 4, 2021
Following a nationwide search that targeted 200 candidates in 39 states and resulted in 116 total applications from across the country, the Board of Directors of SCBIO has named James…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a 2022 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 4, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 12th consecutive year. The firm earned…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel earns 4 top-tier honors in “Best Law Firms”
November 4, 2021
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has earned Tier One honors in two employment law categories as well as in two additional practice areas in the just-released addition of “Best Law Firms…
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Robinson Gray named to top tier in 11 practice areas by Best Law Firms 2022
November 4, 2021
Robinson Gray has been named to the top tier in the Columbia area for 11 practice areas in the 2022 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers® publication…
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Morton & Gettys again listed by Best Law Firms for 2022
November 4, 2021
Morton & Gettys, which is celebrating its 20th year in practice, has been recognized again as a Tier-1 firm in Real Estate Law in the Rock Hill area in the…
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Best Law Firms places Callison Tighe & Robinson in top tier in six areas for 2022
November 4, 2021
Best Law Firms in America has named Callison Tighe & Robinson to its top tier in six practice areas in its 2022 edition. A firm must have at least one…
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Upcountry History Museum ushers in the holidays with Norman Rockwell
November 4, 2021
Join the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, as it ushers in the holiday season with Norman Rockwell’s Home for the Holidays exhibition and four of Rockwell’s full-sized original…
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Tax rate cuts announced as the UI trust fund remains strong
November 4, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey today announced South Carolina’s unemployment insurance tax rates for employers will decrease or remain unchanged for 2022.…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Deputy Secretary
November 4, 2021
Agency taps Ashely Teasdel to serve alongside Secretary Lightsey The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Ashely Teasdel, most recently serving as director of the Business Services division, has been…
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Clinton YMCA Youth Basketball
November 4, 2021
Clinton YMCA Basketball Registrations for basketball are being taken for the following age groups: (Age as of Dec. 1, 2021) Basics: 5-6 Mini-Mite: 7-8 Jr.Mite: 9-10 Mite: 11-12 All age…
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Clerk to County Council, Betty Walsh, Retires after Decades of Service
November 3, 2021
In a place where change is commonplace, Betty Walsh has been a source of consistency and familiarity. Walsh has served as the Clerk to County Council for Laurens County since…
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Signature New Year’s Eve Event Coming to Laurens
November 3, 2021
The holiday season isn’t over until we “ring in the new year” and now for the first time there is a local option to celebrate in style. The Laurens County…
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5Church Charleston to host special dinner for sixth anniversary
November 3, 2021
5Church Charleston, located in the heart of Charleston’s bustling Market Street district, will host a special anniversary dinner on Thursday, November 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. to celebrate…
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Hello Weekend – What will you do this weekend?
November 3, 2021
There is a crispness in the air and another weekend is almost here. Lots to do in Laurens County – here’s what we know. Lush Acres Fall Festival and Corn…
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