“Prelude to War” Next in Series of Revolutionary War Lectures Hosted by the Laurens County Museum
July 22, 2021
“Prelude to War” The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues with “Prelude to War” on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 7:00 pm, at the Witherspoon Building, 116 South Public…
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July 22, 2021Wilson Associates welcomes Anne Carter Hughes MacNabb as Realtor Associate
July 22, 2021
Wilson Associates Real Estate welcomed Anne Carter Hughes MacNabb to its team of real estate professionals. A lifelong resident of Greenville, MacNabb has nearly fifteen years of experience in real…
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Noreta Family Medicine celebrates one year of service to the midlands owner/physician reflects on revolutionary model of healthcare
July 22, 2021
Noreta Family Medicine is celebrating one year since its founding in July 2020. Noreta, shortened from No Red Tape, is unlike most healthcare practices in the region. Instead of dealing…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new media team members
July 22, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Heath Parish and Ryker Webb as Media Coordinators. “We are excited to…
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Big Bass Tour returns to Columbia and Lake Murray in April 2022
July 22, 2021Big Bass Tour officials announced the 2022 Bass Tour schedule yesterday at ICAST in Orlanda, Florida. Miriam Atria, President/CEO of the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Office, was at…
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Refrigerated truck will triple capacity for Ruth’s Gleanings and FoodShare Spartanburg
July 22, 2021
Ruth’s Gleanings, who empowers people in nutritional poverty by increasing access to healthy, fresh food, has unveiled a new refrigerated box truck to serve all of Spartanburg County. As part…
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UnitedHealthcare donates $300,000 to nonprofits in South Carolina
July 22, 2021
Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $11.4 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities UnitedHealthcare,…
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$26 billion settlement reached with “Big Three” opioid distributors
July 22, 2021
A preliminary $26 billion settlement was announced with Johnson & Johnson and the nation’s “Big Three” opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. The settlement, if accepted by a majority…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces new Master Lease for College of Charleston
July 22, 2021Funding will support energy conservation equipment needs and efficiency upgrades for campus facilities State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that his office recently worked with the College of Charleston to secure affordable financing…
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Taylor Beaudrot, AIA, NCIDQ, earns Architecture Licensure
July 22, 2021
Studio 2LR announced that Taylor Beaudrot has earned her Architecture License to become a Registered Architect. She recently passed the six-part Architect Registration Examination (ARE) that assesses aspects of architectural…
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Hello Weekend!
July 22, 2021
And another week is almost over. Here’s what’s happening in Laurens County this weekend. Thursday, July 22nd: Palmetto Brothers is presenting Live Music with Billy Dalton inside the dispensary from 7…
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VentureSouth reports record results in first half of 2021
July 22, 2021
VentureSouth, one of the Top 10 angel investment groups in North America, is proud to announce record results in the first half of 2021. Despite ongoing limitations brought on by…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Grand Opening was More than a Ribbon Cutting
July 22, 2021
Last Friday, Sadler Hughes Apothecary celebrated the opening of their new and expanded location with an event that was much more than a ribbon cutting. With over 100 years serving…
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The COMET awarded $2.9M grant from Federal Transit Administration
July 22, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has been selected to receive $2,935,190 under Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program for Fiscal Year 2021. The…
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Laurens County Development Corporation Relocating to Downtown Laurens
July 22, 2021
The Laurens County Development Corporation recently announced that they will be relocating their office to the recently renovated Midtown Building in the heart of downtown Laurens. The move to the…
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Richland School District Two Board of Trustees to hold board retreat on July 23-24
July 22, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat on Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24, 2021. On Friday, the board retreat will be held…
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PC Little Ballers Camp
July 22, 2021
PC Women’s Basketball will be hosting Little Ballers Camp on August 5th and 6th. The camp is free to boys and girls from kindergarten to 5th grade. Register online at this…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation Announces New Board Members and Officers
July 22, 2021
Columbia, SC ─ The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Becky Askins is the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson: U.S. Department of Education backs off critical race theory, marking a win for SC families
July 22, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the Biden Administration has reversed course on educational proposals aimed at imposing the teaching of critical race theory (CRT), the 1619…
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Coffee Roost Announces High School Game Nights
July 21, 2021
The Coffee Roost is launching a high school game night! Every Thursday night from 6-9pm come hang out at the Coffee Roost. Games in the line up include: Exploding Kittens…
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City of Laurens Receives Grant from Main Street SC
July 21, 2021
Main Street SC has partnered with AARP-SC to award two local Main Street programs with Vibrancy Grants to jump start placemaking projects that focus on creating public spaces and streets that…
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Taylor Sekanovich moves to Brokerage Associate in Charleston
July 21, 2021
Chris Fraser, CCIM, Principal and Managing Director of the firm’s South Carolina and Savanah, GA, offices announced that Taylor Sekanovich in its Charleston office will be moving to Brokerage Associate.…
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West Columbia Police Chief to retire after 37 years of service
July 21, 2021
After 37 years of dedicated service to the West Columbia Police Department, Chief Dennis Tyndall is announcing his retirement. Chief Tyndall will remain with the Police Department during the search…
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Ensemble Eclectica’s Comeback: “Symphony of Life”
July 21, 2021
Ensemble Eclectica’s new production “ENSEMBLE ECLECTICA’S COMEBACK: SYMPHONY OF LIFE!” An intimate journey through music, dance, songs. Ensemble Eclectica is thrilled to present its new interdisciplinary production “Symphony of Life!”…
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DHEC issues wildfire smoke alert
July 21, 2021
Residents of South Carolina should be aware of possible health effects related to smoke from wildfires that originated from fires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the…
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AT&T supports African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College
July 21, 2021AT&T is helping with closing the gap in student connectivity through a $15,000 contribution to support the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI). The contribution, given through the Greenville Tech…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation announces new Board members and officers
July 21, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Becky Askins is the Vice President of…
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BJU unanimously approved as member of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
July 21, 2021
Bob Jones University was unanimously approved as a member of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) by the Board of Trustees Tuesday, July 21, 2021. The SCICU board includes the…
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Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground at Saluda Shoals Park breaks ground for expansion
July 21, 2021
Leo’s Pride Foundation, in partnership with Contract Construction, the Saluda Shoals Foundation, and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, will host a Groundbreaking Celebration for the expansion of Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground…
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Richland County, SCDOR reach agreement on Transportation Penny Tax Program
July 21, 2021
County Council has approved the terms of a settlement agreement to end long-running litigation involving the County, the Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority and the S.C. Department of Revenue (SCDOR)…
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Cason Development Group acquires Five Points corner
July 21, 2021Cason Development Group has acquired a marque corner at Harden and Devine streets in Columbia’s Five Points. Cason acquired the property for future redevelopment and is evaluating long-term plans for…
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Charleston Tennis, LLC announces Credit One Bank as new title sponsor of WTA 500 tennis tournament and world-class stadium
July 21, 2021
Charleston Tennis, LLC has unveiled Credit One Bank as the new title sponsor of the WTA 500 tennis tournament hosted in Charleston, SC and state-of-the-art stadium located at the LTP…
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Scholarships available for new ManuFirst SC session starting August 16
July 21, 2021
Four-week training course prepares County residents for manufacturing jobs Berkeley County residents interested in growing their qualifications for manufacturing jobs can apply for scholarships for the ManuFirst SC program HERE. This…
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County seeks public input on how to spend $2.4M in housing grants
July 21, 2021
An upcoming virtual public hearing will gather input on how Richland County uses federal funding to aid low-to-moderate-income residents. The meeting, set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 via Zoom,…
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Coastal Community Foundation awards $685K to 37 Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits in Tri-County through Facebook Grant for Sustaining Black Communities
July 21, 2021
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina (CCF) has awarded $685,000 to 37 nonprofit organizations in the Tri-County region that are Black-led and/or Black-serving in an effort funded by Facebook to…
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College of Charleston History Professor wins prestigious fellowship
July 21, 2021
There are so many disturbing aspects of the enslavement of Africans that took place in the United States between 1619 and 1865, it’s hard to know where to begin. But…
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Summer tax tips, from teen jobs to summer camp
July 21, 2021
Summer means warmer temperatures, vacations, and special tax situations. Wait. Tax situations? From teen summer jobs and W-4s to taxes on gig work and using summer camp costs for a…
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The Insurance Source adds Maryanna Caggiano as First Impressions Specialist
July 21, 2021
Maryanna Caggiano has joined The Insurance Source as a First Impressions Specialist. A graduate of Spartanburg High School, Caggiano worked in the retail sector for several years including The Sock…
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County’s rental assistance efforts earn praise from U.S. Treasury
July 21, 2021
Richland County’s management of its Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is being touted as a national model of “promising practices” for other jurisdictions to follow. ERAP, launched in April, aids renters who…
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University of South Carolina selects leading recruiter for presidential search
July 21, 2021
R. William Funk & Associates has placed hundreds of presidents and chancellors The University of South Carolina has selected R. William Funk & Associates to assist with its search for…
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April Stewart promoted to Agent Development Manager at Coldwell Banker Caine
July 21, 2021
April’s transition follows a successful stint as a residential agent Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed former residential agent, April Stewart, into her new role of Agent Development Manager. April provides…
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Greenville County Council adopts budgets with $2 million for greenspace funding
July 21, 2021
This evening, Greenville County Council showed their commitment to conservation by committing $2 million over the next two years to the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust—a program unanimously…
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H2O Blue Withdraws Permit Application for Laurens County Site
July 20, 2021
As local residents were gearing up to fight the permit for a hauled wastewater receiving and evaporation facility on Highway 56 North, it was announced Tuesday afternoon that the application…
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Agape Care Group continues expansion strategy in the Southeast Region with the acquisition of Integrity Hospice in Georgia
July 20, 2021Adds coverage areas across central and southern Georgia, now serving 72 counties Agape Care Group (Agape Care), a leading hospice and palliative care in the Southeast region announced today it…
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Office property sold in Lexington, South Carolina
July 20, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 4574 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington, South Carolina. Sungold Company, LLC purchased the 5,600 square foot office building from Ligon, LLC for…
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Columbia Urban League Young Professionals to host the Columbia Mayoral Candidates Forum: A Healthy Future Isn’t Up For Debate! in Allen University’s Historic Chappelle Auditorium
July 20, 2021
The Columbia Urban League Young Professionals (CULYPSC), will be hosting a mayoral candidate’s forum on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The goal of the community forum is to…
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Moore Bradley Myers Law attorney is a Leadership in Law Honoree
July 20, 2021
Moore Bradley Myers recognized Ward Bradley for his South Carolina Lawyers Weekly selection as a Leadership in Law Honoree. Bradley secured his selection because of his tireless effort supporting the…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month for July
July 20, 2021Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has been named the July Small Business of the Month by Greenville Chamber. Joan Herlong started working in real estate in 1993, and…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is hosting Night at the Ballpark at the Columbia Fireflies on August 6th
July 20, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them for a Columbia Fireflies game on Friday, August 6th at 7:05 p.m. at Segra Park. As the community organization…
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