Hello Weekend – We’ve Been Waiting for You!
October 6, 2021
Another great Fall weekend in Laurens County is almost here. Local Fall events that have been popular include: The Patch in Mountville – The Patch will be open every Friday and…
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Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general expresses support for Congressional hearings addressing youth social media use
October 6, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general expressing strong support for the hearings being conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee addressing protection and safety of kids and…
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Main Street Clinton Brings a Double Header Event to Clinton
October 6, 2021
With the postponement of Rhythm on the Rails earlier this year, Main Street Clinton is gearing up for a double header weekend for October 22nd and 23rd. First up on…
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Clinton’s Wilson named county’s player of week
October 6, 2021
Davis Wilson became the 1st quarterback this year to be named Player of the Week by the Laurens County Touchdown Club. The Clinton senior directed the Red Devil offense in…
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Hire Me SC Employer Summit to coincide with National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 6, 2021
The 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit is back on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as a virtual event through Zoom. The fifth annual event led…
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Verdin’s Too to Host Free Fall Container Class Saturday
October 6, 2021
Next up in a series of free instructional events at Verdin’s Too is a Fall container class. The event is sponsored by Sycamore Landscaping (Randy and Carol Davis). The class…
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STORY launches new website
October 6, 2021
One of the region’s leading digital marketing agencies has launched a new website for itself. The new website for STORY can be found at storyagency.co and features services such as…
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Lowe installs new crosswalks on Isle of Palms’ Palm Boulevard
October 6, 2021In partnership with the city of Isle of Palms, Lowe, the developer behind Wild Dunes Resort, Sweetgrass Inn and The Cooper Hotel in downtown Charleston, announced the completion of its…
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“Museum on wheels” honoring veterans coming Nov. 18 to Greenwood
October 6, 2021
Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced that its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) will be in Greenwood on Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Greenwood County Veterans Center. The one-day event, which is…
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COR announces new Board of Directors and Executive Committee
October 6, 2021
Organization continues its focus on boosting talent retention and local pride Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) welcomed two new board members and elected the 2021-2022 executive committee and committee chairs this…
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Duke Energy commits nearly $500,000 in grants to organizations that preserve, enhance South Carolina’s natural resources
October 6, 2021
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 16 South Carolina organizations that will fund wildlife conservation efforts, environmental projects and educational programs across the state. “We are committed…
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Brooke Daniels named as Palmetto’s Chief Business Officer & Chief of Staff
October 6, 2021
Palmetto, a rapidly growing platform technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, today announced that Brooke Daniels has joined Palmetto in the newly created dual positions of Chief…
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Dominion Energy partners with organization to install wheelchair ramps in Midlands homes
October 6, 2021
EmmanuWheel, a Midlands nonprofit that installs wheelchair ramps for mobility-impaired people, is among 26 South Carolina organizations to receive the latest round of Dominion Energy Critical Community Needs grants. Since…
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How to Make the Most of this Year’s South Carolina State Fair
October 6, 2021
The 152nd South Carolina State Fair returns Oct. 13-24, 2021, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foods, entertainment and the return of the…
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Fall Festival at LushAcres Farm Continues This Weekend
October 6, 2021
LushAcres Farm’s Fall Festival & Corn Maze is in full swing! This Friday & Saturday you and the family can come out and enjoy the mile long maze, hay rides,…
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Senior Night Brings a Win for CHS Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams
October 6, 2021
Clinton High School Cross Country teams swept their opponents in their final home meet of the year on Monday, October 4th. It was also Senior Night and Dorothy Trent, Joey…
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Somos LU (We Are Lander): Sophomore student Avila-Cabrera helps to make a difference in Lander’s campus community
October 6, 2021
Lander University sophomore Citlali Avila-Cabrera, a political science and history double major, says one of her favorite spots is inside the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center, where Lander displays the…
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Muralist Erbriyon Barrett paints Five Points
October 6, 2021
Bang Back Pinball Lounge Gets a Mural on the Alleyway Between Them and Gibson’s African American Artist, Erbriyon Barrett has been commissioned by UofSC’s School of Visual Art and Design…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation and Endowment established to support long-term viability of organization
October 6, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today the establishment of the Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation and the Patricia S. Walker Endowment to provide a permanent, sustainable source of income to supplement…
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Silent Witness Ceremony Honored 2020 Victims of Fatal Domestic Violence
October 6, 2021
Ceremony Held During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attorney General Alan Wilson led participants through the 24th annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony that was held today at the South…
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Famously Hot New Year opts to be famously safe
October 6, 2021For a decade, Famously Hot New Year — a nonprofit organization since 2016 — has brought visitors, residents, businesses, and community and civic leaders from diverse backgrounds together for South…
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Greenville Technical College student receives Congressional Award Gold Medal
October 6, 2021
Jeremiah Tobin, a student in the Honors Program at Greenville Technical College, has received the Congressional Award Gold Medal as a representative from South Carolina. The award is based on…
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SCETV and SCPRT travel series returns October 7
October 6, 2021
Discover Daufuskie, tag along on a Charleston ghost tour and get a glimpse at colonial life in South Carolina the latest season of the travel series produced by South Carolina…
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BASF in Seneca donates $5,000 and personal hygiene items to Grace’s Closet
October 6, 2021
BASF’s site in Seneca, South Carolina recently donated $5,000 to Grace’s Closet, along with personal hygiene items such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo and more. The donation will provide students in…
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Colliers | South Carolina unveils its 115th anniversary commemorative beer, “The Dealmaker”
October 6, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina partnered with Holy City Brewing to create a custom Carolina Kolsch-style beer called “The Dealmaker” to celebrate its 115 years in the commercial real estate business…
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Clinton’s Finance Director to become County Finance Director
October 6, 2021
The City of Clinton’s Finance Director, Renee Morrow has been tapped for the open position of Director of Finance for Laurens County. Morrow has served as the Finance Director for…
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Plastic Omnium expanding operations in Anderson County
October 6, 2021
More than $17.7 million investment will create 76 new jobs Plastic Omnium, a leading automotive equipment provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The more than $17.7…
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Lexington United Methodist Church to host Big Band Dance in support of Mission Lexington
October 6, 2021Lexington United Methodist Church invites you to a night of music and dance to support Mission Lexington from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on October 25, 2021 at Lexington United…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) celebrates 30 years as leading corporate communications agency, focuses on future growth
October 6, 2021
The Greenville, SC-based PR agency prepares to usher in new generation of leadership Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) is celebrating its 30th anniversary as one of the Upstate’s leading corporate communications…
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Teresa Corley Elected to LCSD 56 School Board
October 6, 2021
A special election was held on Tuesday, October 5th to fill the unexpired term for Laurens County School District 56, seat 5. Two names were on the ballot to fill…
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CHS Student Named Commended Student in 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program
October 6, 2021
Dr. Martha Brothers, principal of Clinton High School, recently announced that Peregrin Isaac Darden has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of…
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Laurens County School District 55 to Celebrate National School Lunch Week
October 6, 2021
In recognition of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) that serves nearly 30 million children each day, Laurens County School District 55 will celebrate National School Lunch Week (NSLW) from…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina again recognized by Forbes as Best-In-State Employer
October 5, 2021
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina again has earned a place on Forbes magazine’s list of Best-In-State Employers. The inclusion in the 2021 rankings highlights the company’s dedication to providing a…
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Clemson Board approves five-year contract extension for President Jim Clements
October 5, 2021One of the nation’s most sought-after presidents in higher education, President Jim Clements will remain at Clemson University for the foreseeable future. Clemson University’s Board of Trustees on Friday approved…
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Colliers Report: What is next for the Greenville-Spartanburg office market?
October 5, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 Greenville-Spartanburg Office Market Highlights There was a flight to quality in Greenville-Spartanburg evidenced by the decreasing Class A and B vacancy…
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PreZero US expanding operations in Oconee County
October 5, 2021
$11.5 million investment will create 32 new jobs PreZero US, a recycling and waste solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in Oconee County. The $11.5 million investment will…
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Colliers Report: Shuffling the tenant deck – where will they end up?
October 5, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 Charleston Office Market Highlights There is a new office location emerging in the Charleston Central Business District, North of Calhoun Street…
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Lecture tells how Thomas Sumter took Banastre Tarleton down
October 5, 2021
Most folks have never heard of the Battle of Blackstock’s Plantation. “Most have heard of the American Revolution,” Charles Baxley ironically acknowledges. But too few of them understand how important…
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Four from USC Law School receive D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award
October 5, 2021
Four from USC Law School receive D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award A team of four from the University of South Carolina School of Law have been honored with…
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Habitat for Humanity asks Mauldin City Council to change its mind on anti-thrift shop zoning
October 5, 2021
Supporters of Habitat for Humanity gathered today to rally support for a new ReStore that is being blocked by a recent zoning change by the Mauldin City Council. A Habitat…
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SC Ports welcomes 2021-2022 Port Ambassadors
October 5, 2021South Carolina Ports welcomes its 2021-2022 Port Ambassadors class, which consists of 26 delegates from around the state who will gain a deep understanding of how SC Ports and commerce are…
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The Citadel and Virginia Military Institute mark historic year with both Corps of Cadets being commanded by women
October 5, 2021This year marks the first time both Corps of Cadets from The Citadel and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) are led by regimental commanders who are women. The Senior Military Colleges…
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Countybank’s Wells Dunlap transitions to Greenville market
October 5, 2021
Countybank announced that Rufus Thornwell “Wells” Dunlap, V, Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager, will be transitioning from Greenwood to Countybank’s Greenville market. “Wells has been an asset to Countybank’s…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families receives $25K “A Community Thrives” grant
October 5, 2021
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (SCCFF) was announced a grant recipient of A Community Thrives, a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and a part…
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VentureSouth establishing PeeDee angel investor group
October 5, 2021
VentureSouth, one of the country’s largest angel investment networks, is once again expanding its footprint. The PeeDee region of South Carolina will become the 16th community with a VentureSouth angel group,…
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Tricounty Family Ministries will become Neighbors Together
October 5, 2021
We are excited to share historic news with you about the future of . During a special event on Monday, October 4, 2021, Tricounty Family Ministries changed its name to…
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Two YMCA of Greenville executives recognized for business and community impact
October 5, 2021
Barbie Jefferson listed in TALK’s 25 Most Beautiful Women in the Upstate; MaryEllis Petrosian named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under The YMCA of Greenville shared…
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#5 Best Small City in the U.S. – Greenville, SC
October 5, 2021
More than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler® readers cast their votes rating their travel experiences across the globe. Greenville, SC was voted “#5 Best Small City in the U.S.,” marking the…
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LRADAC awarded federal grant to implement mental health first aid training in multiple counties
October 5, 2021
LRADAC has been awarded a five-year federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to implement an innovative Mental Health First Aid training program in Lexington…
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Colliers announces the sale of a ±33,489-square-foot mixed-use building in Downtown Greenville’s ONE City Plaza
October 5, 2021
Colliers office brokerage team members Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR, CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented PTRE Holdings, LLC in the sale of a ±33,489-square-foot mixed-use building at 103 N.…
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