Southern First welcomes Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support
May 15, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, welcomed Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support and Senior Vice President. Rich has over 25 years of experience…
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Summerville Mayor’s Committee Luncheon honors scholars and celebrates community empowerment
May 15, 2025
The Summerville Mayor’s Committee held its annual luncheon, bringing together local leaders, educators, students, and community advocates to celebrate resilience, inclusion, and the transformative power of community support. The Committee,…
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Pizza and fried chicken
May 15, 2025
A couple of Friday nights ago I needed to work late, which meant I had to eat late. Brenda was not feeling well. as she was fighting off a cold,…
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The Ideal Life Foundation expands Partnership with Charleston Hope
May 15, 2025
The Ideal Life Foundation announced an expanded partnership with Charleston Hope, investing in leadership coaching to strengthen nonprofit capacity and drive sustainable growth. Charleston Hope is dedicated to increasing access…
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Colliers Market Report: Augusta-Aiken Industrial Market Q1 2025
May 15, 2025Deal volume slows as Savannah River Site picks up Market Highlights Following a flurry of activity throughout the second half of 2024, the Augusta-Aiken market experienced a quiet first quarter…
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South Carolina ETV receives seven Southeast Emmy® nominations
May 15, 2025
The Regional Southeast Emmy® Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) recently announced nominations for the 2025 Southeast Regional Emmy® Awards. Seven South Carolina ETV (SCETV)…
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Midlands Gives raises $3.7 million in 12th annual giving day
May 15, 2025
The 12th annual Midlands Gives Day raised $3.7 million for local nonprofits across 11 South Carolina counties. Hosted by the Central Carolina Community Foundation, the event brought the total amount…
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Qatar Airways places record-breaking Boeing order
May 15, 2025
In a landmark aviation deal, Qatar Airways announced the purchase of up to 210 Boeing widebody aircraft, including 130 787 Dreamliners and 80 777X jets. Valued at $96 billion, this…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points donates more than $62,000 to local charities and nonprofits
May 15, 2025
Thirty-three Midlands organizations recognized at annual check presentation event St. Pat’s in Five Points concluded its 43rd season with a check presentation recognizing 33 Midlands-area charities and nonprofit organizations. The event…
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First Tenant at Richland Mall announced
May 15, 2025The City of Forest Acres and Southeastern Development announced that Kroger is the first official tenant of the landmark redevelopment at the former Richland Mall site. The new development, yet…
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R01 grant awarded to USC School of Medicine Greenville to study exercise is medicine program
May 15, 2025
A first-of-its-kind, physical activity health promotion model for primary care healthcare providers The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the USC School of Medicine Greenville an R01 research grant…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in NeuroQuest
May 15, 2025
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $250,000 in NeuroQuest. The Charleston-based company is developing NeuroScreen® to provide an accurate and affordable blood…
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Laurens County Gears Up for Annual Ag+Art Tour on May 17
May 14, 2025
There is a lot to do this Saturday and the annual Ag & Art Tour is at the top of the list. Get ready for a day filled with farm-fresh…
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National Prevention Week: LRADAC’s Speakers Bureau Would Like a Word with You!
May 14, 2025
In recognition of National Prevention Week, LRADAC proudly highlights our Speakers Bureau—an expert, community-focused team dedicated to substance-use prevention and education. From Certified Prevention Specialists to Certified Senior Prevention Specialists,…
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Habit Burger & Grill honors South Carolina’s Hometown Heroes with free burgers
May 14, 2025
Habit Burger & Grill’s Hometown Heroes program has relaunched in South Carolina just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week. Every Thursday through June 12, all Upstate…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd expands Toxic Tort Practice with attorney Dalton Barfield
May 14, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. is growing its litigation team with the addition of associate D. Dalton Barfield to the firm’s Greenville office. Dalton focuses on toxic tort and products liability…
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Golden Career Strategies President Stacey Bevill becomes South Carolina’s first Institute for Zen Leadership Practitioner
May 14, 2025
Stacey Bevill, President of Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies, has earned the professional designation of Zen Leadership Practitioner – the first in South Carolina to earn this leadership credential. In addition…
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Bosch Community Fund invests $25,000 with The Greenville Tech Foundation to support advanced manufacturing education
May 14, 2025
The Bosch Community Fund, driven by its commitment to fostering future generations of skilled professionals, has awarded a $25,000 grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation. This generous contribution will fuel…
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Community leaders come together to start Habitat CEO Build
May 14, 2025
The 13th Habitat Greenville CEO Build started Wednesday morning with a ceremonial wall-raising and a simple request. More community and business leaders are needed to come together to help create…
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Columbia Chamber names Brand Buzz as Small Business of the Year Award
May 14, 2025
Winner announced at May Gather & Grow event. The Columbia Chamber announced Brand Buzz as the Small Business of the Year Award winner. The Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored…
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Juke Joints & Dive Bars
May 14, 2025
By Tom Poland Mom never darkened the door of a juke joint, but that didn’t stop her from rendering a harsh judgment. “The only people who go to juke…
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The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is offering expedited collection services for summer move outs
May 14, 2025
The Solid Waste Division will once again focus on expedited trash collection for move outs, specifically. Solid Waste experiences large increases in bulk item collection during the spring and summer…
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Rebuild Upstate receives $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving to support critical home repairs
May 14, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving affordable housing through home repairs, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving. The generous two-year investment will help provide…
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Greenville Theatre receives $50,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving to renovate historic stage
May 14, 2025
Greenville Theatre was awarded $50,000 by Greenville Women Giving to install a new stage in its nearly 60-year-old building, allowing the theatre to complete a decade-long revitalization effort that included…
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2 LCSD communication professionals earn national credential
May 14, 2025
Two members of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s public information team recently earned a highly selective professional designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. The Commission of Professional Credentialing…
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Pediatrician honored with Limitless Impact Award
May 14, 2025
Dr. Deborah M. Greenhouse has been recognized with the Limitless Impact Award presented by Limitless Purpose, a statewide nonprofit organization working to help all children grow, learn and thrive. “Dr.…
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Studio 2LR celebrates 20 years of design excellence
May 14, 2025
Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of creative impact, collaborative partnerships, and community-centered design. Founded in 2005, Studio 2LR has grown into a…
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Laurens County Council Meeting Recap: Progress, Proclamations, and Public Input Changes
May 14, 2025
Laurens County Council covered a wide range of issues at its Monday, May 12 meeting, from honoring public safety professionals to approving key economic and policy decisions. Council Proclaims EMS…
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Recognizing Local Heroes: Peace Officer Memorial Day in Laurens County
May 14, 2025
On Thursday, May 15, communities across the nation will pause to observe Peace Officer Memorial Day—a solemn day to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of law enforcement officers who…
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SC Supreme Court Upholds Six-Week Abortion Ban in Major Ruling
May 14, 2025
In a ruling with far-reaching implications, the South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld the state’s Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, which prohibits most abortions once cardiac activity is…
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Healthy Learners announces the departure of Executive Director Amy Splittgerber after five transformative years
May 14, 2025
The Healthy Learners Board of Directors announces the departure in good standing of Executive Director Amy Splittgerber, concluding five years of distinguished leadership and service. Her tenure has been marked…
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Main Street Clinton Awards Fire Fund Grants to 18 Downtown Businesses
May 14, 2025
Main Street Clinton recently announced the distribution of Fire Fund Grants to 18 downtown businesses affected by the aftermath of the August 2024 fire, marking a significant step forward in…
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Laurens County School District 56 Honors Decades of Service and Dedication at Annual Banquet
May 14, 2025
It was a night of celebration, gratitude, and reflection as Laurens County School District 56 hosted its annual Retirement and Service Awards Banquet at Clinton High School. The event honored…
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Nature Conservancy purchases Jasper County’s Chelsea Plantation
May 14, 2025
2,700+-Acre property planned for future public access Jasper County’s Chelsea Plantation – the site of a proposed development that drew widespread, vocal opposition from citizens throughout the Lowcountry – has…
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Charleston Water System to upgrade bill payment system and offer expanded payment options
May 14, 2025
Customers gain accessibility, flexibility; convenience fee added for card-based payments The Charleston Water System is upgrading its electronic bill payment system and offering several new payment options beginning in July.…
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Bon Secours achieves breakthrough in advanced prostate cancer treatment
May 14, 2025
Bon Secours announced a major milestone in the fight against advanced prostate cancer – the successful delivery of our first Pluvicto™ therapy treatment. This powerful new therapy gives renewed hope…
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The Power of Purpose
May 14, 2025
SCDNR Director Mullikin delivers commencement address at Coastal Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), delivered the commencement address…
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South Carolina’s Russell Bauknight named among Forbes Magazine’s Best-In-State CPAs
May 14, 2025
Russell Bauknight, CPA, who has spent the majority of his 45-year professional career in South Carolina as a trusted advisor to businesses, high-net-worth individuals and estates, has been recognized among…
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New Trail at Laurens County Park Celebrates Nature and Conservation Efforts
May 14, 2025
The Laurens County Trails Association, in partnership with the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, invites the public to attend the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and guided trail walk for the new…
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Piedmont Blues & Roots Festival Returns to Laurens with Legendary Lineup
May 14, 2025
Listen to the music in the city where legends were born. The Piedmont Blues & Roots Festival returns to downtown Laurens for an unforgettable evening of authentic Southern sound and…
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Thornwell to Host Free Strengthening Families Program Starting June 10 in Clinton
May 14, 2025
Thornwell invites Laurens County families to take part in the Strengthening Families Program, a free, evidence-based 11-week course designed to improve family relationships and build resilience in children. Classes begin…
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City of Clinton Opens Applications for 2025 Community Assistance Grants
May 14, 2025
The City of Clinton is now accepting applications for its 2025 Community Assistance Grant Program. Local organizations committed to enhancing the quality of life for Clinton residents are encouraged to…
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The Villa at Martha Franks Set to Reopen with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
May 14, 2025
A landmark in Laurens is reopening its doors to the public. The Villa at Martha Franks Retirement Community, known for its timeless elegance and deep community ties, will officially reopen…
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ScanSource and Intelisys leaders spotlighted on the 2025 Women of the Channel list
May 13, 2025
ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized five ScanSource and Intelisys employees as prestigious…
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The Battle of Camden, as explained by a ‘redcoat’
May 13, 2025
Books have been written about war since writing was invented. In the 1890s, Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage initiated a new way to tell such stories. Rather than…
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Colliers brings 121 Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston to full occupancy
May 13, 2025
Brokerage Associate Maddy Stout represented the landlord, 2783 Atlantic Owners, in the lease of ±2,625 square feet of office space to Berkadia Commercial Mortgage at 121 Calhoun Street in Charleston.…
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The Nick announces return of Kids Summer Movie Series
May 13, 2025
The Nickelodeon Theater is thrilled to announce the return of its Kids Summer Movie Series, bringing classic animated and live-action family favorites back to the big screen for a second…
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LS3P’s Columbia office recognizes outstanding team members
May 13, 2025
LS3P congratulates three Columbia team members who were recently recognized for exemplary efforts. Columbia K-12 Sector Leader | Senior Project Manager Jimmy Wilhide, AIA, was elevated to an Associate Principal. Since…
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Baker School of Business extends prestigious AACSB accreditation
May 13, 2025
The Citadel’s Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business is one of the prestigious educational institutions to have extended its accreditation in business through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools…
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SC Ports graduates 2025 Port Ambassador Class
May 13, 2025SC Ports celebrates the 30 South Carolina professionals who completed the 2024-2025 Port Ambassador program. Throughout the past year, the group toured the Port’s ocean and inland terminals, attended…
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