Main Street Laurens Launches Fall Farmers Market
October 18, 2021
Main Street Laurens has a new FALL FARMERS MARKET. It started this past weekend and will run each Saturday through the end of November, thanks to the sponsorship of PRISMA…
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Overstock Outlet Opening Soon
October 18, 2021
As reported earlier, Overstock Outlet will fill the empty building on the corner of West Main and Laurens Street that used to be Home Sweet Home. The store will carry general…
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Clemson intelligent irrigation system: Increase profits, protect environment
October 18, 2021
“This advanced technology will make it much easier and cost-effective for farmers to apply irrigation water and nutrients where, when and in the amount needed to meet crop requirements.” Jose…
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Lander’s first Music for Meals fundraiser brings ‘true joy’
October 18, 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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Raiders Wallop Eastside in 1st Region Game
October 18, 2021
After consecutive Region 2-4A cancellations due to COVID, the Laurens Raiders looked recovered and refreshed in a 69-10 victory over Eastside in Taylors. Laurens (3-3) plays outside its region in…
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Blue Hose Absorb 4th Straight Loss
October 18, 2021
Davidson won the new Border Cup for its games against Presbyterian with the ease, doubling up the Blue Hose, 70-35, at Richardson Field on Saturday. Presbyterian (2-4, 0-3 Pioneer Football…
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Chapman Hands Red Devils a Bitter Loss
October 18, 2021
A tough call that transformed a Clinton interception into a Chapman touchdown played a crucial role in the Panthers’ 27-26 victory over the Red Devils at a near-capacity Wilder Stadium.…
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Presbyterian College issues challenge to future service entrepreneurs with statewide competition for high school seniors
October 18, 2021
Presbyterian College announced today that it is leaning into its motto – “While We Live, We Serve” – with a challenge to high school seniors who are interested in making…
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PC Community Health and Wellness Fair
October 18, 2021
Presbyterian College is hosting a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, October 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on PC’s campus in front of Mabry-Smith-Yonce building and Templeton Gym…
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Gramophone Artist of the Year headed to the Columbia Museum of Art
October 18, 2021
Season premiere of CMA Chamber Music on Main features violinist James Ehnes The Columbia Museum of Art announces the triumphant return of CMA Chamber Music on Main, the critically acclaimed,…
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County offering $100 gift cards as vaccination incentive
October 18, 2021
Pair of events Oct. 30 will focus on community resources In an effort to make COVID-19 shots easier to access for Richland County residents, an upcoming vaccination drive will be…
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October brings opportunity to highlight the impact tissue donors have on breast cancer survivors
October 18, 2021
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), the state’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, is going pink this October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month and celebrate the life-changing impact…
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Moranz Entertainment celebrates 26 years of the Charleston Christmas Special
October 18, 2021
Moranz Entertainment will celebrate 26 years of delighting audiences with the Charleston Christmas Special. A long-standing holiday tradition for hundreds of families, the show will be Dec. 16-22 at the…
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Attorney General Wilson joins 19-state effort urging Congress to oppose increased natural gas, oil costs
October 18, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 19-state coalition urging Congress to reject burdensome legislation that would increase fees on energy producers and hit American consumers with even greater…
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Dorchester County Economic Development welcomes Michelle McDonald
October 15, 2021
Dorchester County Economic Development announced the recent addition of Michelle McDonald as its Deputy Director. In this role, McDonald will engage Dorchester County’s existing industry partners and promote workforce development…
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J. Michael Taylor, DP3 Architects founding principal announces retirement
October 15, 2021
J. Michael Taylor, AIA, LEED AP, Chairman and CEO, and a founding principal of DP3 Architects, has announced his retirement effective March 31, 2022. Mike co-founded DP3 Architects, Ltd. (formerly…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival announces restaurants and distilleries
October 15, 2021
More than 40 restaurants and distilleries from across the Southeast will be taking part in the inaugural Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival this November. Everything from…
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Lasagna Night at Post House benefits program to help new moms
October 15, 2021
Postpartum Support Charleston has partnered with Mount Pleasant restaurant Post House for a fundraiser supporting its new program, Beyond Delivery. Lasagna Night at Post House is at 6 p.m. Tuesday,…
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Dickey family announces initiative to provide support and resources to families for #InfantLossandAwareness Day
October 15, 2021
West Columbia City Councilman and attorney, Joseph Dickey, and wife, Kiosha Dickey are announcing today that they have started a non-profit in honor of their daughter, Autumn Rei Dickey. Autumn…
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Early childhood innovation grant to help local First Steps organizations assist hard-to-reach families from all economic backgrounds
October 15, 2021
Berkeley County First Steps, together with Charleston County First Steps and Dorchester County First Steps, has received a $198,000 grant from South Carolina First Steps to support the three agencies’…
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Snapdragon Book Foundation raises money to diversify school library on Edisto
October 15, 2021The Snapdragon Book Foundation raised $6,915 through a fundraiser for Jane Edwards Elementary School’s library. The money will be used by librarian Jill Smith to purchase new books. Smith’s grant request…
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Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center opens new office in Greer
October 14, 2021
Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center has opened a new location in Greer to better serve patients across the Upstate region. The office is located on the Prisma Health…
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Bon Secours collaborates with Guild Education to expand associate education program
October 14, 2021
New program provides strategic career pathways and 115 academic program offerings Bon Secours today announced a collaboration with Guild Education, the nation’s leading education and upskilling platform, to offer an…
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The Village of West Greenville Micro-Area Plan
October 14, 2021
Since February, the City of Greenville has worked to unlock the Village’s potential as a welcoming, diverse, vibrant and artistic community. With GVL2040 in mind, the City of Greenville and Wernick & Co.…
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Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods partner with Feeding America to give back to local communities
October 14, 2021Organizations teamed up to donate 15,000 pounds of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank For the fifth year in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods have joined…
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Business growth and multiple locations leads to accelerated plans of firm administrator position for Tara Kennedy
October 14, 2021
Stokes & Company CPAs, is a local firm specializing in monthly accounting and payroll services for business clients, as well as individual and business tax planning and preparation. With four…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces record-breaking third quarter with $222 million brokerage transaction volume
October 14, 2021
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina, which has offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, announced a record-breaking $222 million in commercial real estate sale and lease transactions for…
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Alex Campbell of NAI Earle Furman and Tammy Dixon of NAI Piedmont Triad awarded CCIM designation
October 14, 2021
Campbell and Dixon were among other individuals who earned commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement in Pittsburgh this past weekend. Alex was the only recipient from South Carolina…
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George B. Wolfe, partner at Nelson Mullins, to receive 2021 Global Vision Award
October 14, 2021
The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that George B. Wolfe will receive the 2021 Global Vision Award. Mr. Wolfe will be honored at a black-tie gala at the…
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Unbound reschedules “One” for October 27 & 28
October 14, 2021
The Columbia dance collective Unbound will present One, a multi-genre show featuring dance, live music and singing on Oct. 27 and 28 at 701 Whaley. The show was originally scheduled…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
October 14, 2021
Sold: Spartanburg, South Carolina: Rob Schmidt and Peter Couchell, CCIM of Furman Capital Advisors, an investment service division of NAI Earle Furman represented the seller in the sale of a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster urges congressional leaders to protect S.C. Auto Workers, Manufacturers
October 14, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster wrote a letter to U.S. House and Senate leadership yesterday urging them to reject current legislation that would discriminate against South Carolina automobile workers and automobile manufacturers by giving tax credits to…
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The Cliffs announces record sales through Q3 2021
October 14, 2021
Private club real estate demand continues; Cliffs Builders expands ownership opportunities The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by its brokerage teams totaled $180,570,732 through the third quarter of 2021.…
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Bank of America awards $15,000 grant to United Way’s Homeless Prevention Fund
October 14, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont announced today that Bank of America has provided funding to support its Homeless Prevention Fund, which will improve economic mobility for residents within Spartanburg, Cherokee…
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Colliers assists Gallivan White & Boyd in the renewal of their Downtown Columbia office space
October 14, 2021
Colliers office brokerage team members Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR, CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented Gallivan White & Boyd in a long-term renewal of their ±19,765-square-foot office space in…
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William McKinney appointed Chair of Catawba – North Carolina Compact Certification Commission
October 14, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that William McKinney has been appointed as Chair of the North Carolina Catawba Compact Certification Commission by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. “I…
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Charleston City Councilmember Marie Delcioppo statement on her decision to step down from City Council
October 14, 2021
Charleston City Councilmember Marie Delcioppo released the following statement on her decision to step down from Charleston City Council. In accordance with South Carolina law, a special election for the…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation brings back wildly popular ‘CAN Talks,’ an event where ideas and stories challenge the status quo and broaden perspectives
October 14, 2021
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, will host a special event called ‘CAN Talks’ where five individuals with…
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Understanding COVID-19’s Deadly Delta Variant – Part II: How To Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy
October 14, 2021
By Mike DuBose In the previous segment of this two part-series, I shared current information about the Delta variant of COVID-19, which has swept the US and now makes up…
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Lexington County employees to receive ‘premium pay’ from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
October 14, 2021
Lexington County employees who worked through the COVID-19 pandemic will receive “premium pay” as an authorized use of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF). Lexington County has been…
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The South Carolina State Fair welcomes more than 20,000 guests on opening day
October 14, 2021
The 152nd anniversary South Carolina State Fair opened its gates to an enthusiastic crowd as 22,266 visitors flocked to the fairgrounds for the fair’s opening day, Oct. 13. It marked…
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Columbia-area couple turn job layoff into thriving business
October 14, 2021John and Emily Barnes aren’t your average farmers. In fact, Emily jokes that both she and John are the black sheep of their families because no other relative ever had…
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USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director
October 14, 2021
President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…
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Southern Trade Outfitters Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
October 14, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Southern Trade Outfitters, LLC, 124 South Public Square in Laurens, on Friday, October 1, 2021. This much-anticipated…
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Hello Weekend – Let’s Play!
October 13, 2021
Another great Fall weekend in Laurens County is almost here. Local Fall events that have been popular include: The Patch in Mountville is closed for the season! They had a…
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LCSO Holds Successful Fundraiser for K9 and Bloodhound Teams
October 13, 2021
The annual fundraising event for the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K9 and Bloodhound Teams was held last Saturday at Tractor Supply in Laurens. The turnout was good and so was…
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My Last Dog
October 13, 2021
By Tom Poland Should you walk our family land in eastern Georgia, you’ll come across several cemeteries. No, they’re not ancestors. You won’t see headstones. You’ll see wooden crosses…
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USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director
October 13, 2021
President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…
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5 Steps for Holiday Budgeting Success
October 13, 2021
World Finance offers simple tips to take the stress out of holiday expenses It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you know what that means? It may not…
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Lander University’s scholarship celebration marked by gratitude
October 13, 2021
They came from as far away as Zimbabwe and as close by as Greenwood and Ninety Six. Their stories were as disparate as their paths – a college professor who…
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