The Original Six Foundation raises over $120,000 for South Carolina students
October 27, 2021
Carolina Business Community Comes Together to Support Rural Students The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced over $120,000 raised for educational programs supporting students in rural and underserved areas of…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces recipient of 2021 John S. Rainey Philanthropy Award
October 27, 2021
Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, has announced Laura Jackson Hoy as the recipient of the 2021 John S. Rainey Philanthropy Award. The award, established in 2017, is named in…
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Clinton and Laurens FFA Students Install Pollinator Garden at Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center
October 27, 2021
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) from Laurens & Clinton High Schools recently installed a pollinator garden at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center. A pollinator garden is a…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. recognizes community progress, award-winners, during 2021 Annual Celebration
October 27, 2021
Following COVID-19 safety protocols, OneSpartanburg, Inc. recognized a host of community leaders and exemplary businesses at MOMENTUM: The 2021 Annual Celebration held Tuesday at the Chapman Cultural Center. OneSpartanburg, Inc.…
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PC Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds Concert Open to the Public
October 27, 2021
The Presbyterian College Music Department invites the community to the Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds concert. The concert is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great musical literature and support the…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman releases statement on candidacy for 2022 election
October 27, 2021
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the following statement concerning her candidacy for re-election in 2022. “A strong public education system that offers every student, no matter where…
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LCSO K9 Team to be Featured on First Responder Friday
October 26, 2021
The K9 team at the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is getting noticed. WSPA Channel 7 and Fred Cunningham traveled to Laurens County to check out our K9 team! The LCSO…
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Tyger River Correctional Institute Job Fair Announced
October 26, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hosting a job fair at the Tyger River Correctional Institute in Enoree, SC on Wednesday, November 3rd from 10 am – 1 pm.…
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Boo in the Park Location Changed Due to Weather Forecast
October 26, 2021
The weather forecast for Thursday, October 28 is calling for significant rain so those in charge of Boo in the Park have made the decision to move the event to…
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SC School Nutrition Association Names Former District 56 Director of Child Nutrition to School Nutrition Hall of Fame
October 26, 2021
South Carolina School Nutrition Association (SNA of SC) has named Tallulah Richardson, Retired Director of Child Nutrition for Laurens School District 56 to the School Nutrition Association Hall of Fame. …
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Lander announces online option to B.S. in psychology, partnership with Midlands Technical College
October 26, 2021
Lander University recently announced that the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education granted full approval for Lander to offer its existing bachelor of science in psychology in a 100 percent…
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Foothills Skills and Crafts Show is Back November 6
October 26, 2021
Supply chain experts everywhere are saying to shop early for the holidays this year. Well guess what — local art isn’t stuck offshore waiting to be unloaded. It’s here right…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins lawsuit to stop federal funding of abortions
October 26, 2021
A federal rule change allowing taxpayer dollars to be used to encourage and support abortions has prompted Attorney General Alan Wilson to join with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and…
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SeamonWhiteside’s Lia Contursi joins Junior Achievement Lowcountry board
October 26, 2021
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a civil engineering and landscape architecture firm, announced its Marketing Manager, Lia Contursi, as the newest board member of the local nonprofit Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina.…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2021
October 26, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three- and nine- month periods ended September 30, 2021. “The third quarter was…
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SC Thrive “46 Veteran Salute” call for nominations ends October 30th
October 26, 2021
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit, calls for nominations to honor 46 veterans across the state. This event, entitled “The 46 Veteran Salute” will recognize one veteran in each county in…
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Secretary Raimondo appoints 11 leaders to FirstNet Board, names Stephen Benjamin as new Board Chair
October 26, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointment of 11 leaders in public safety, technology and finance to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority).…
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Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails welcomes Sweetens Cove Bourbon visionary Mark Rivers for insights and tasting
October 26, 2021
Endeavor, the coworking and meeting space community in downtown Greenville, announces that Mark Rivers, the visionary and co-founder behind Sweetens Cove Tennessee Bourbon Whiskey, will speak at its next Collaborators…
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Liquid Catering adds Pamela Rich as Sales Representative
October 26, 2021
High Spirits Hospitality has brought Pamela Rich onto the Liquid Catering team as a sales representative. Rich earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from College of Charleston in 2010. She…
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Applause for Paws Gala raises record funds for Charleston Animal Society
October 26, 2021
400 participants delivered a win for homeless and injured animals Party Animals were out in full-force this past weekend as the Applause for Paws Gala shook the roof at the…
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DIG SOUTH announces partnership with College of Charleston
October 26, 2021DIG SOUTH Tech Summit, the South’s first and foremost event connecting leading global brands to the South’s most scalable startups, announced on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, a partnership with the…
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A M King completes North America’s largest avocado ripening and processing facility
October 26, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established Upstate presence, recently celebrated the grand opening of Mission Produce’s largest forward distribution center in Laredo, Texas. Mission Produce…
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Brandon Rattray joins Robinson Gray law firm as associate
October 26, 2021
Attorney Brandon Rattray has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. His practice will focus on workers’ compensation. Brandon received his Juris Doctor degree this spring from the University…
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Taylor Wright joins Endeavor as new Communications Coordinator
October 26, 2021
Starting November 1st, Taylor Wright will be joining Endeavor as its new Communications Coordinator. Taylor graduated Clemson in 2019 with a B.S. in Marketing plus a minor in Psychology. After…
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John Beale promoted to Greenwood Capital Compliance Manager
October 26, 2021
Greenwood Capital, an SC-based $1.5 billion asset manager, is pleased to announce the promotion of John E. Beale, Jr. to the firm Compliance Manager. In this role, Beale administers Greenwood…
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Wingard’s Market expands Gift Shoppe and announces dates for holiday open house
October 26, 2021
Just in time for the Holidays, Wingard’s Market, one of the state’s most recognizable destination plant and flower markets, is expanding its Gift Shoppe to allow for additional unique merchandise…
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Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School Celebrations 100th Anniversary
October 26, 2021
Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School (WLGOS), one of the oldest and most reliable continuing education schools in South Carolina, celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year. The school, established by Dr.…
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Charleston Metro Chamber PAC endorses Haynie for Town of Mount Pleasant Mayor
October 26, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC) is pleased to announce the endorsement of Will Haynie for Mayor of the Town of Mount Pleasant. Mayor Haynie has served…
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Homeless No More holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new education facility
October 25, 2021
Homeless No More, a nonprofit offering emergency services, transitional and affordable housing for homeless families across the Midlands, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 25 for their new education…
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Tickets now on sale for the 38th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival
October 25, 2021
Tickets Now on Sale for the 38th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival The Charleston Restaurant Foundation (CRF) announced that tickets are on sale for the 38th annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival held…
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Building I-73 is in the state’s best interest
October 25, 2021
By Richard Eckstrom – S.C. Comptroller Supporters of a proposed stretch of interstate connecting I-95 to Myrtle Beach recently got a couple of pieces of welcome, long-awaited news. A judge…
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TacMed Solutions™ announces new trauma simulator rental program
October 25, 2021
TacMed Solutions™ has announced the launch of its new and innovative trauma simulator rental program, designed to provide first responders, military personnel, and emergency response teams with the ability to…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2022 Board, Cal Hurst named Chair-Elect
October 25, 2021
The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Cal Hurst as chair-elect of its Board of Directors. He will take over the highest volunteer leadership role for the Greenville Chamber in 2023.…
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Robinson Gray’s La’Jessica Stringfellow joins Leadership Columbia class of 2022
October 25, 2021
La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named to the Leadership Columbia class of 2022. She is one of 65 rising community leaders named to the…
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Lockheed Martin’s Greenville site to add more than 300 new jobs by end of 2022
October 25, 2021
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will add more than 300 new jobs for F-16 production and sustainment to its Greenville, South Carolina site by the end of 2022. The company is actively hiring…
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Hartness wins three 2021 Pinnacle Awards from the Home Builders Association of South Carolina
October 25, 2021
Hartness is pleased to announce that the urban village has been recognized by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina with three 2021 Pinnacle Awards. Hartness received awards for Best…
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The Intersect Group expands to Greenville, SC and hires new sales manager
October 25, 2021
Top IT and Finance/Accounting recruiting and staffing resources provider The Intersect Group has hired Mandi Segale as Sales Manager for its new Greenville branch office. Mandi comes to The Intersect Group with more than 13 years…
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Clinton, Laurens High Schoolers See Possible Future in Manufacturing
October 25, 2021
Anyone who has raised a teenager knows that a back-to-school fashion priority for many is their kicks, and those who visited the Piedmont Technical College Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM)…
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Next in Series of History Lectures – The Little River and Spartan Regiments
October 25, 2021
“The Fightingest Regiments the War Ever Saw” The Laurens County Museum presents the fifth in the Revolutionary War Lecture Series “The Little River and Spartan Regiments” by historian and battlefield…
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Marketing Minute: Best Practices and Advice
October 25, 2021
Marketing Minute with Krystal Cau, NP Strategy Marketing has always been important for the success of any business. However, since the many changes the world encountered due to the pandemic,…
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Electric Cooperatives host “Ride Across South Carolina” to raise awareness for heart disease
October 25, 2021
The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country…
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USC Columbia Technology Incubator receives $200,000 scholarship grant from Truist
October 25, 2021
The USC Columbia Technology Incubator announced Monday (Oct. 25) a $200,000 grant from Truist Financial Corporation through the Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation, to provide…
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PC’s Inauguration of Dr. Matthew vandenBerg in Pictures
October 25, 2021
Inauguration week at Presbyterian College left no doubt that the championship spirit is alive and thriving on campus. The week was full of events and announcements that demonstrate the passion…
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Clinton High Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Take Region III Titles
October 25, 2021
On Saturday, October 23 Clinton High School Cross Country teams competed in the Region III AAA Championships. The Red Devil runners finished as winners with the Boys Cross Country team…
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PC Announces Endowed Jack and Jane Presseau Chaplain Position
October 25, 2021
During inauguration week, many announcements regarding new initiatives were made. Among them was an announcement that an anonymous gift, one of the largest in PC history, honors Jane Presseau and the…
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Lander to host Mays Panel on November 5
October 24, 2021
On Nov. 5-7, the Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and Lander University is partnering with organizers to host and participate in the weekend…
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Lander’s first Music for Meals fundraiser brings ‘true joy’
October 24, 2021
Nothing could stop the music – or the enthusiasm to raise funds for Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry. COVID-19 restrictions may have forced the rescheduling twice of the Music…
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San Diego Disappears in the Distance
October 24, 2021
At Presbyterian College homecoming, the Blue Hose allowed a point less than the week before, but the University of San Diego still won by a score of 69-28. Davidson won,…
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Red Devils Win Big at Emerald
October 24, 2021
A week after a 1-point loss to Chapman, Clinton’s football team bused to Greenwood and overwhelmed Emerald, 47-0. The Red Devils improved to 8-1 overall and 3-1 in Region 3-3A.…
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Raiders Hold On at White Knoll
October 24, 2021
For all practical purposes, Laurens visit to play White Knoll in Lexington meant little. This week’s home game with Greer means much. The 19-14 victory did, however, lift the Raiders…
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