“Celebrating Our Voices and Our Votes” Luncheon
June 13, 2022
The idea came from a conversation about Women’s History Month and how to encourage conversation and cooperation between all communities in Laurens County. The result was the Laurens County Women’s…
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A “Perfect’’ Visit from National Accreditor Puts PC’s Education Department in Elite Territory
June 13, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Education Department is in elite company after getting a perfect visit from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation this spring.The department met all seven of the…
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Wrestling Coming to Clinton High School
June 13, 2022
Clinton High School recently announced they are adding wrestling to the array of sports offered to students. With the new sport comes a new coach. Andy Wright comes to CHS…
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LPD K9 Unit Receives Recertification
June 13, 2022
The Laurens Police Department announced Monday some great news out of their #K9Unit. The announcement was that all of their K9s and their handlers recently received their recertifications through the…
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Dr. Zach Rubin named Lander University’s 2022 Young Faculty Scholar
June 13, 2022
A Lander University faculty member who studies “intentional communities,” also known as communes, is the recipient of the 2022 Young Faculty Scholar Award. Dr. Zach Rubin, an assistant professor of…
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Robertson Allen recognized as No. 1 agent In South Carolina
June 13, 2022
Realtor Robertson Allen was recognized as the No. 1 agent in South Carolina by Real Trends as part of its 2022 list of top producers. Allen was named to its…
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Laurens Master Gardener Course Scheduled to Start August 16
June 13, 2022
The Clemson University Extension Service will be offering a Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course this Fall in Laurens County. The Program will be held once each week on Tuesday evenings…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – June 14
June 13, 2022
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 14th. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens and starts at…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session June 22
June 13, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Main Street Clinton, invites you to join us for next week’s meeting of The Brew. The meeting will take place on…
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Ribbon Cutting for A2 Exterminators
June 13, 2022
Wednesday, June 8th, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening ribbon cutting celebration in the City of Laurens for A2 Exterminators. Chamber President/CEO, Amanda Munyan, and City…
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Lander nursing major brings heart health message to Miss South Carolina pageant
June 13, 2022
Anna Joy Hulsey will be bringing a bit of disco and funk to the 2022 Miss South Carolina Pageant with her clogging routine to the music, “Boogie Shoes,” by KC…
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District 55 Announces Principal Moves for 2022-23 School Year
June 13, 2022
Following a called meeting of the Laurens County School District 55 Board of Trustees on Monday, Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas announced the relocation of some school principals for the upcoming 2022-2023…
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Colliers | South Carolina hires Matthew Pollard as Senior Brokerage Associate in Columbia office
June 13, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Matthew Pollard has joined the firm as a Senior Brokerage Associate in its Columbia office. Pollard will focus on office and medical tenant representation…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Courtney Pack to the company’s Pelham Road Office
June 13, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Courtney Pack has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Courtney has worked over twenty…
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Chotty Trail spur connects Camden to the Palmetto Trail
June 13, 2022Namesake trail connector honors Mullikin family patriarch By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Chotty Trail connecter, a 3.5-mile spur running from the east bank of the Wateree River through historic…
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Prime Time in the Parks teen program returns
June 13, 2022
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will host 12 free teen nights for Columbia’s youth beginning Friday, June 10. Prime Time in the Parks is a free late-night teen program that…
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Greystar hires Cope Willis as Managing Director, Sustainability
June 13, 2022
Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC announced that Cope Willis has joined the company as Managing Director of Sustainability to support Greystar’s sustainability and broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts.…
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Colliers | South Carolina hires Amy Fowler as a Marketing Assistant in Columbia
June 13, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Amy Fowler has joined the company as a Marketing Assistant in the Columbia office. In her role, Fowler specializes in creating high-quality marketing materials…
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Part 3 – Making Strategic Alliances Work: Clear Governance Rules
June 13, 2022
By Thomas Pietras Bauknight, Pietras, & Stormer, PA. [Part 1 – Making Strategic Alliances Work: What is a Strategic Alliance?] [Part 2—Making Strategic Alliances Work: Proper Strategy and Aligned Structure]…
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BASF in Seneca promotes pay increase, job fair, 55 open positions
June 13, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca announced today an increase in pay for employees and all open positions at the site. It also announced a job fair slated for Wednesday, June 15…
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Duke Energy programs offer relief from high cooling costs this summer
June 13, 2022
The warm days of summer are here, which means it is a prime time for a combination of outdoor activities and the cool comfort of indoors. Duke Energy is offering…
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Berkeley County hosting inaugural Family Emergency Preparedness Day
June 13, 2022
Saturday, July 9 at Cypress Gardens Berkeley County Emergency Management will host its inaugural Family Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Cypress Gardens, located at…
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SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition announces name change after 36 years
June 13, 2022
After nearly four decades, SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition has rebranded and changed its name to Project R.E.S.T. On July 1, 2022, the domestic and sexual violence nonprofit will officially launch…
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South Carolina filmmaker selected as one of five finalists for the American Black Film Festival’s HBO Short Film Award
June 13, 2022
A Greenville-based writer and director was recently named one of the five finalists for the American Black Film Festival’s (ABFF) annual HBO® Short Film Award. Destiny Macon’s short film, TALK BLACK,…
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Clemson University awarded $3.2 million to contribute to development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
June 13, 2022
Clemson University is seeking healthy older adults to volunteer for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study. This landmark study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of…
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Better understanding of DNA repair protein could lead to novel cancer therapies
June 13, 2022
Summer is here, and that means more time soaking up the sun for many of us. But sun rays contain ultraviolet (UV) light that damages DNA, the part of cells…
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Richland County environmentalists earn state honors
June 13, 2022
Environmentalists in Richland County, including a County employee, earned places in the spotlight at the annual conference for the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC), taking home more than…
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STORY hires Jonathan Tribble as Director of Marketing Services
June 13, 2022
Industry veteran Jonathan Tribble has joined STORY, a leading digital marketing firm serving the Southeast, as its new Director of Marketing Services where he will oversee the creation and execution…
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The Southern Bank announces Vice President, Branch Manager of new Greenville location
June 13, 2022
The Southern Bank has named Clayton Davenport as Vice President and Branch Manager of the Greenville location. Davenport has a decade of experience in the financial industry and specializes in…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Joseph Spate completes 2022 SC Bar Leadership Academy
June 13, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Joseph Spate recently graduated from the 2022 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is a highly selective five-month program…
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Crawford strengthens operations and production services with new team members
June 13, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed two experienced individuals to support operations and production at the company. Amy Santarelli joins as staff accountant, and Tracee…
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Ladies of Distinction Tea to honor local trailblazers, award scholarships
June 13, 2022
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., serving West Columbia and surrounding areas, will hold its Ladies of Distinction Tea: Centennial Edition on Sunday, June…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment appointed five new board members
June 13, 2022
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment appointed five new board members in fiscal year 2022. The five new board members include: Charles “Chaz” Ellis is a realtor at The Moore Company…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2022 Blue Star Museum
June 13, 2022
The Upcountry History Museum – Furman University has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to museums for the nation’s active-duty military…
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Revisiting Creedence to headline Rock 4 Recovery concert presented by Dominion Energy
June 13, 2022
With a musical lineage tied to the very essence of traditional Southern folk, down-home blues, and legendary “swamp” rock, Revisiting Creedence will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s 8th annual fundraising event…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Volunteer Coordinator
June 13, 2022
Rebuild Upstate has brought on Natalie Buck to be its new Volunteer Coordinator. After graduating from the University of North Dakota, Buck received her Master of Divinity at Candler School…
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Give OUT Day Campaign focuses on Queer EmPOWERment
June 11, 2022
Pride Link Encourages Queer EmPOWERment with Give OUT Day Campaign Pride Link is focusing on Queer EmPOWERment for Give OUT Day, a month-long fundraising campaign beginning June 1 and culminating…
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Berkeley County holding public hearing on amended FY 2022 Annual Action Plan
June 11, 2022
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 5 p.m. Berkeley County has proposed a substantial amendment to its FY2022 Annual Action Plan and 2022-2025 Consolidated Plan—both of which address local housing and…
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Live To Play Tennis announces Michael Sell as new leader of Professional Development Program
June 11, 2022
Accomplished tennis professional and coach joins Live To Play Tennis team as the new leader of LTP Professional Development Program Live To Play (LTP) Tennis, an esteemed tennis facility that…
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Graham submits funding requests for South Carolina Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education projects
June 11, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) submitted the following member-directed spending requests for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies projects in South Carolina. Graham made the requests…
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DHEC urges vaccinations and masking amid COVID-19 community levels spike
June 11, 2022
As COVID-19 community levels increase across South Carolina and the rest of the nation, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is urging residents to track community…
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American Masters presents the U.S. broadcast premiere of Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
June 11, 2022
Features an original song written by Wilson and Jim James and interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Nick Jonas, Jakob Dylan, Gustavo Dudamel and others The principal originator of the…
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Council approves 2022 Comprehensive Plan to manage future growth in Lexington County
June 11, 2022
Lexington County Council voted unanimously to approve the 2022 Comprehensive Plan entitled “Grow With Us: Responsibly Planning Lexington County.” The 2022 Comprehensive Plan is Lexington County’s effort to partner with…
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SC Chamber statement on budget agreement
June 11, 2022
In response to the South Carolina Budget Conference Committee’s agreement announced this morning, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Morgan released the following statement: “The South Carolina business community…
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IAAM adds PR and community relations manager
June 10, 2022
The International African American Museum (IAAM) has added Keisha Kirkland as the public and community relations manager. In this role, Kirkland will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive…
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CPI for all items rises 1.0% in May; shelter, gasoline, food indexes rise
June 10, 2022
In May, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 1.0 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 8.6 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for…
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PCT LTD signs memorandum of understanding with international energy company providing cash infusion
June 10, 2022
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL). Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LeadGreen Energy Services Limited. LeadGreen Energy…
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GEM Mining announces May 2022 production update
June 10, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – GEM Mining, a bitcoin (“BTC”) mining company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, published its mining production results for May 2022. Key metrics include: At the end of…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Victoria Svistun to the Company’s Woodruff Road Office
June 10, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Victoria Svistun has joined the company’s Woodruff Road office as a sales associate. Victoria was born and raised…
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Infinity welcomes Tia Ternberg and Mallory Farmer
June 10, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, expanded the team’s roster with the addition of Tia Ternberg, Media Buyer, and Mallory Farmer, Media Coordinator. “We are thrilled…
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