LawLens celebrates official public launch, surpasses 23,000 searches
October 10, 2025LawLens, a South Carolina–based legal technology platform, announced its official public launch this October, reporting more than 23,000 searches since its initial rollout in January 2025. The platform is now…
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Anchored in Service: Lander Veteran Celebrates U.S. Navy’s 250th Anniversary
October 10, 2025As the nation observes the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy on Oct. 13, Lander alumnus Jeff Long is among the thousands of Navy veterans who share the values of…
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Five Ways Greenville is embracing affordable housing
October 10, 2025By Mario E. Brown Affordable housing is a major buzz word in the Upstate right now. As people move in, it creates more demand for housing of all kinds. And…
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USC Palmetto College and USC’s College of Information and Communications formalize AI education partnership
October 10, 2025iCarolina Labs rebranded as USC Palmetto College AI Innovation Labs The University of South Carolina Palmetto College and USC’s College of Information and Communications signed an agreement to expand artificial…
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Colliers | South Carolina welcomes James Hyatt as land brokerage professional in the Greenville Office
October 10, 2025Colliers | South Carolina announced the addition of James Hyatt as a Brokerage Associate in its Greenville office. Hyatt will be a member of the land and commercial brokerage team,…
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Stokes & Company CPAs welcomes Shelly Davis as Accountant
October 10, 2025Stokes & Company CPAs is excited to welcome Shelly Davis as the newest Accountant. Shelly Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Charleston Southern University and brings…
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Lander alumnus races to success with suitcase full of courage
October 10, 2025Cameron Dorn doesn’t just talk about pushing limits. He lives it. Some might call the South Carolina native a business daredevil, but the founder of Suitcase of Courage strategically channels…
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Randy Akers named recipient of the Order of the Palmetto
October 10, 2025SC Humanities former Executive Director Randy Akers Receives the Order of the Palmetto South Carolina Humanities announced that its former longtime Executive Director, Dr. Randy Akers, has been named a…
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Keel expanding Charleston County operations
October 9, 2025Keel, a defense manufacturer, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $67 million investment will create 170 new jobs at Keel’s Yonges Island shipyard. Headquartered in Ladson, Keel…
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The Plague of Little Things
October 9, 2025By Jeff Becraft There are many times I will run into what I call “the plague of little things.” Now this applies to a lot of different situations, but…
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Southern Exposure—The Fly Swatter
October 9, 2025By Tom Poland Grandmothers’ Weapon Of Choice The New Oxford American Dictionary defines “fly swatter” as “an implement used for swatting insects, typically a square of plastic mesh attached…
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Upstate Institute of Youth Programs receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to support its STEM Success & Career Readiness Program for high school students in Oconee County
October 9, 2025Pictured L to R: Tequisha Whitener, UIYP Project Advisor; Thwanda L. Davidson, Ed.D.UIYP Executive Director; SCSL Marketing & Outreach Director Destra Capers; Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons; and SCSL President…
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Vivacity Tech opens new 67,000 square-foot warehouse in Greenville, creating 100 jobs
October 9, 2025Vivacity Tech celebrated the grand opening of its new 67,000-square-foot warehouse with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 8. The expansion marks a major milestone for the growing national company,…
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Lowcountry Land Trust protects gateway to McClellanville
October 9, 2025Scenic entrance, iconic live oaks, and new public green space protected for future generations Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Retail Market Q2 2025
October 9, 2025Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Retail market shows signs of easing after breakneck pace Market Highlights After several years of robust demand and consistently low vacancy, retail markets across…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Office Market Q3 2025
October 9, 2025Colliers | South Carolina Market Report New-to-market demand resets top-end rates as rebound continues Market Highlights Charleston’s office market continues its steady recovery, led by strong demand for Class A…
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Comporium promotes Brian Bendt to Vice President
October 9, 2025Bendt to Lead the Company’s Network Services and Internet Planning and Development Teams ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium has promoted Brian Bendt to Vice President of Network Services and Internet…
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Charleston Legal Access Executive Director Lana Kleiman to step down after seven years of leadership
October 9, 2025After seven years of dedicated service, Charleston Legal Access (CLA) Executive Director Lana Kleiman has announced she will step down in the coming months to spend time with family and…
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Charleston Promise Neighborhood welcomes Katie Hyslop as new Director of Development and Marketing
October 9, 2025Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) has announced the appointment of Katie Hyslop as its new Director of Development and Marketing. Hyslop brings nearly a decade of experience in strategy consulting, leadership,…
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Circular Composite Solutions establishing operations in Bamberg County
October 9, 2025Circular Composite Solutions (CCS), a sustainable manufacturer of proprietary industrial shipping pallet components, announced it is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company’s $53.7 million investment will create 70 new…
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Introducing Emelyn Talento, Land Trust Alliance Fellow
October 9, 2025Lowcountry Land Trust introduces Emelyn Talento, Land Trust Alliance Fellow and Community Lands Associate. Emelyn joins the Lowcountry Land Trust team thanks to a year-long fellowship through the Land Trust…
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Carolina Renewable Products establishing operations in Orangeburg County
October 9, 2025$280 million investment will create 155 new jobs Carolina Renewable Products (CRP), a clean energy company, announced it is establishing operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $280 million investment will…
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21 Liberty Fellowship graduates commit to increase impact & advance civil discourse
October 9, 2025The Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025 has completed a values-based 18-month leadership program and made a lifetime commitment to use their creativity, energy, and resources to tackle the most urgent…
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Everything Outdoor Fest announces amped up adventures and music
October 9, 2025Now in its third year, the non-profit Everything Outdoor Fest (EOF) is fast becoming one of the Southeast region’s leading outdoor festivals. The 2025 Fest is just around the corner on Nov.…
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Irmo’s Chef Chris Williams returns to the World Food Championships in Indianapolis October 16-19, 2025
October 9, 2025Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is proud to announce that Chef Chris Williams of Roy’s Grille will represent Team Lake Murray Country at the World Food Championships (WFC), October 16-19, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Williams will compete…
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Sustain SC and the Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the 2026 class of SLI fellows
October 9, 2025Sustain SC in partnership with The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University announced the 2026 class of the Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI). Now entering its fifth year, SLI…
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SCETV to engage audiences during 156th annual South Carolina State Fair
October 9, 2025South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will be a permanent exhibitor at the 156th Annual South Carolina State Fair, taking place Oct. 8 – 19 at the Columbia fairgrounds.…
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Autumn Leaves: an evening with Chad LB – Charleston Jazz Orchestra
October 9, 2025Every once in a while, a performance comes along that reminds you why you fell in love with music in the first place. On Saturday, October 18, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra joins forces…
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City of Charleston hosts public engagement meeting on preliminary design ideas for WL Stephens Aquatic Center
October 9, 2025The City of Charleston will host a public engagement meeting to gather community feedback on design ideas for the WL Stephens Aquatic Center facility improvements. WHAT: Public meeting to share…
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City of Orangeburg officially passes hate intimidation ordinance
October 9, 2025Ordinance establishes penalties for acts of hate intimidation, reinforcing the city’s commitment to safety and equality The City of Orangeburg is proud to announce that City Council has passed the…
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Berkeley County to hold 2025 delinquent tax sale October 27
October 9, 2025Registration opens October 9 Berkeley County will hold its annual Delinquent Tax Sale on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Azalea Ballroom at the Lowcountry Conference Center in…
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Charleston Housing Authority project at 275 Huger Street gains final approval
October 9, 2025The Charleston Housing Authority (CHA) has received final approval from the City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review (BAR) for the redevelopment of 275 Huger Street, advancing a key affordable…
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City of Charleston Recreation winter youth sports registration now open
October 9, 2025The City of Charleston is announcing that Winter Youth Sports registration is now open! Families can sign up their children for a variety of sports including flag football, basketball, soccer,…
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City of Columbia Homeless Services and Parks and Recreation partner to host Stuff-A-Van in honor of World Homeless Day
October 9, 2025On Friday, October 10, 2025, the City of Columbia Homeless Services Division in partnership with City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, invites the community to come together at Martin Luther…
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J. Cole Smith named Clemson University’s new executive vice president for academic affairs and provost
October 9, 2025Clemson University has appointed J. Cole Smith ’96 as its new Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, following approval from the Board of Trustees Compensation Committee this afternoon.…
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Bon Secours alerts Humana patients as contract negotiations enter new phase
October 9, 2025Starting December 1, more than 16,000 Humana Managed Medicaid and Medicare Advantage members may lose access to their Bon Secours providers Bon Secours, a leading health system in Greenville, is…
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Zeus welcomes Kevin Greer as Orangeburg Plant Manager
October 8, 2025Zeus, the world’s leading polymer extrusion and catheter design manufacturer, has named Kevin Greer Plant Manager of its Orangeburg, S.C., facility. Established in 1981, Orangeburg was Zeus’ first South Carolina…
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Ford Reynolds moves from intern to Brokerage Associate at Colliers | South Carolina
October 8, 2025Colliers | South Carolina announced Ford Reynolds as its newest Brokerage Associate in the Columbia office. Reynolds will serve as an advisor to owners, tenants, sellers and buyers in the…
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Hood Construction completes Saluda Skyride at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
October 8, 2025On August 28th, Hood Construction joined Riverbanks Zoo & Garden staff and community officials to celebrate the grand opening of the highly anticipated Saluda Skyride. As part of Riverbanks’ multi-year…
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Columbia International University awarded $1 million Lilly Endowment grant to expand innovative Engage Program
October 8, 2025Columbia International University (CIU) has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. This funding will accelerate the full rollout of Columbia Biblical Seminary’s Engage Program, a pioneering…
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Kristina Leaphart Awarded Best & Brightest 35 & Under by Columbia Business Monthly
October 8, 2025Trinity Partners announced Director of Marketing, Kristina Leaphart was selected for the 2025 Best & Brightest 35 & Under Award by Columbia Business Monthly. Each year, Integrated Media Publishing honors…
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace honors BASF ECMS for community impact
October 8, 2025Two Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) have been honored by Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering beds to…
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Flock and Rally’s CEO, Merritt McNeely, named as a 2025 Most Influential Leader
October 8, 2025Flock and Rally, a women-owned, full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is celebrating two major recognitions: CEO Merritt McNeely has been named to the 2025 list…
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United Way of Pickens County welcomes Michelle Lyons as Free File Program Manager
October 8, 2025United Way of Pickens County welcomed Michelle Lyons as the new Free File Program Manager, overseeing the organization’s free tax preparation services for local individuals and families. In her new…
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Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q3 2025 notable transactions
October 8, 2025Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the third quarter of 2025. Sales Transactions • Nick Stomski, SIOR, Ryan Causey, and Jake Nidiffer, SIOR represented…
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Hollingsworth Funds celebrates 25 years of momentous impact on the Greenville Community
October 8, 2025From reshaping the I-85 corridor through its real estate to spearheading the next generation of affordable housing and economic mobility, HollingsworthFunds has spent the past quarter century creating a better…
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Getting Ahead of the Seasons: A Homeowner’s Guide to Fall Preparedness in Upstate South Carolina
October 8, 2025By Chad Charles Fall is here and that is the perfect time for homeowners to prepare their homes for the months ahead. From unpredictable fall storms to holiday gatherings and…
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Verdae Development, Inc. appoints Eric Miller as senior development manager
October 8, 2025Accomplished project manager to oversee Bolden Street District and advance Verdae’s long-term master plan Verdae Development, Inc. has appointed Eric Miller as senior development manager, where he will lead the…
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Pyramid Contracting’s Tana Lee selected for Leadership Charleston Class of 2026
October 8, 2025Pyramid Contracting announced that Tana Lee, a key team member in our Lowcountry office, has been selected to join the Charleston Metro Chamber’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2026, a prestigious…
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Fountain Inn Fire Department Partners with Local State Farm Agents to Promote Fire Prevention Week
October 8, 2025The Fountain Inn Fire Department is proud to partner with Anthony Bennon State Farm and Liz Berry State Farm Agency to highlight Fire Prevention Week, a nationwide campaign created by…
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