Breaking News – City of Laurens Takes Top Award at South Carolina Municipal Association Annual Meeting
July 24, 2021
The city of Laurens was well represented at the South Carolina Municipal Association Annual Meeting. The conference was held July 22-24, 2021 at Hilton Head Island, SC. Representing Laurens at…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs the Student Identification Card Suicide Prevention Act into law
July 23, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, members of the General Assembly, and state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S.231, the Student Identification Card…
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GADC names officers, adds three directors to board
July 23, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Don Erickson as Chairman of…
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Laurens YMCA to Hold Blood Drive – Monday, July 26th
July 23, 2021
Laurens YMCA will hold a blood drive on Monday, July 26th from 9:30-11:45 am at their location (410 Anderson Drive, Laurens). To schedule an appointment scan the URL code in…
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Edwin McCain in Concert – Younts Center for Performing Arts Fundraiser
July 23, 2021
The Younts Center is honored to host EDWIN McCAIN IN CONCERT as a fundraiser for our beautiful performing arts venue in the heart of Fountain Inn. Join us on August…
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Home Works named nonprofit partner with Lowe’s
July 23, 2021
Home Works of America, a home repair organization serving low income elderly homeowners in need in South Carolina, has been selected as a nonprofit partner with Lowe’s Home Improvement. The…
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LS3P welcomes Grant Wylie, Kevin Jiang, and Caroline Pedrotti
July 23, 2021
LS3P welcomed Grant Wylie, Associate AIA, and Kevin Jiang, WELL AP, as Emerging Professionals and Caroline Pedrotti as an Interior Designer in the firm’s Charleston office. Wylie brings nearly 5…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. receives top awards from ESGR and the American Legion
July 23, 2021
Sheriff Lott praised by Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and two RCSD officers – Major Maria…
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Online education begins at Ben Lippen School this fall
July 23, 2021
The Crest Online (TCO), a new learning alternative from Ben Lippen School, will begin offering ninth-grade courses this fall. The ninth-grade course launch is just step one in the multi-year…
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Pat McNamara joins Joan Herlong &Associates Sotheby’s International Realty
July 23, 2021
One of the Upstate’s leading land brokers, Pat McNamara, has joined Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty. A Greenville native and a Clemson University graduate, McNamara has been in…
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The Cliffs welcomes Chris Rhodes as general manager of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
July 23, 2021
The Cliffs announced that Chris Rhodes has joined its team as general manager of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. An industry-certified professional with more than a decade of private club…
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NAI Columbia welcomes Will DuPree to the brokerage team
July 23, 2021
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Will DuPree to the Columbia brokerage team. Will joins NAI Columbia as a Brokerage Associate with a focus on medical offices and investment properties.…
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Barnwell PV 1, LLC establishing operations in Barnwell County
July 23, 2021Company is investing $75 million into solar project Barnwell PV 1, LLC, a solar solutions company, announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company is investing $75 million…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host Restaurant Week Greenville after year hiatus
July 23, 2021It’s almost the tastiest time of the year! Get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week Greenville makes its much-anticipated return August 5-15. Restaurant Week is…
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Laurens County selected as South Carolina Community Planning Assistance Team’s Annual Project
July 23, 2021
Laurens County was recently selected by the Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) program for its annual project. The CPAT is a premier community outreach initiative of the South Carolina chapter…
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2021 Laurens Youth Livestock Show Scheduled for October 2nd, 8th and 9th
July 23, 2021
Laurens County 4-H will host the 2021 Laurens Youth Livestock Show on October 2nd & October 8th-9th! The show is open to any current 4-H or FFA members. Shows will…
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BRN Sleep Products establishing operations in Orangeburg County
July 23, 2021More than $4.3 million investment will create more than 300 new jobs BRN Sleep Products, a premium manufacturer and supplier of bedding products, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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SC Probation and Parole Agency Appoints Gambrell to Divisional Deputy Director
July 23, 2021
Columbia, SC- Chad Gambrell of Laurens County has been appointed Deputy Director of Offender Su- pervision and Enforcement Services with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Par- don…
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PC President to Coach Kelley – Is there Ever a Time to Punt?
July 22, 2021
PC President Matt vandenBerg has a sense of humor and it shows in the 2021 PC ticket promotion video. There is great interest and anticipation for the upcoming season with…
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Greenwood — and 3 ex-Raiders — Ousted from Legion Playoffs
July 22, 2021
Greenwood Post 20 fell one series shy of a trip to the American Legion state baseball tournament. After slipping past the Braves 4-2 in game one, Greer eliminated Post 20…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs the Student Identification Card Suicide Prevention Act Into Law
July 22, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, members of the General Assembly, and state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S.231, the Student Identification…
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Statewide expedition celebrates seven natural wonders of the Palmetto State
July 22, 2021
SC7 participants list reads like a who’s who of celebrated South Carolinians By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Several years ago when global expedition leader and future S.C. Floodwater Commission Chair…
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Your Crawlspace, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
July 22, 2021
More than $3.6 million investment will create 40 new jobs Your Crawlspace, Inc. (YCS), a patented crawlspace encapsulation manufacturing and distribution company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County.…
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“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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Q2 Market Reports + Five Fast Facts | Charleston
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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