Laurens 55 Announces Return of Summer Feeding Program
June 2, 2024
Summer Feeding is coming soon to a school near you! Beat the summer heat with a refreshing and FREE summer meal for any child in your household or care, 18…
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Thornwell Grab-N-Go Meal Program Returns for Summer 2024
June 2, 2024
Thornwell recently announced the return of their daily Grab-N-Go meal pickups beginning June 5th through July 26th. This program is open to all children under the age of 18. Parents…
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Cross Hill Fire Department Announces Annual Meeting
June 2, 2024
The Cross Hill Fire Department will hold its annual meeting on June 18th at 6 pm at the Watts Bridge Road fire station. This meeting will serve as an opportunity…
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Applications Open for South Carolina Public Alligator Lottery
June 2, 2024
South Carolina residents and visitors eager to participate in this year’s public alligator hunting season can now submit their applications. The application window is open until July 15 at 11:59…
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First United Methodist Church in Laurens Seeks Community Support for Food Bank Amid Rising Demand
June 2, 2024
The First United Methodist Church in Laurens is calling on civic groups, other churches, and individuals to help support their food bank as it faces an unprecedented surge in demand…
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Laurens County School District 55 2024 Summer Programs
June 2, 2024
Engaging Academic Activities to Prepare for Next School Year As the summer approaches, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55) is excited to announce a variety of enriching summer programs designed…
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Lumberyard’s Inaugural Beer Mile Run Event Raises Funds for Whitten Center
June 2, 2024
In celebration of its one-year anniversary, The Lumberyard, owned by Charlie and Stacey Michaels, recently held its inaugural Lumberyard Beer Mile. This unique event, combining running and beer, not only…
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Kennedy Mortuary to Host Informative Seminar Series: Pastries in the Parlor
June 2, 2024
On June 26, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, the Kennedy Mortuary will launch a new seminar series titled “Pastries in the Parlor,” designed to educate and empower the community.…
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Get Ready for Warrior Fest 2024 at The Sawmill Training Complex
June 2, 2024
Mark your calendars for an extraordinary summer weekend! The Sawmill Training Complex, home of Warrior Women International, is thrilled to announce Warrior Fest 2024, a two-day event on July 6-7…
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June Yard and Garden Tips
June 2, 2024
Summertime has arrived! With school out and family vacations on the horizon, it’s easy to overlook yard maintenance. This spring’s ample rainfall has everything flourishing. Here are some essential yard…
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Class of 2024 graduates from South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics
May 31, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) held its 35th Annual Commencement Ceremony, drawing nearly 130 families from across the state to Hartsville to honor their graduates.…
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Village at Sandhill Marketplace welcomes new fitness tenant to shopping center
May 31, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds, John Gressette and Rox Pollard III represented RCC Village at Sandhill LLC in the lease of ±3,200 square feet of retail space…
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South Carolina Brewers Guild announces annual beerfest
May 31, 2024
The festival will take place October 12, 2024 at Segra Park in Columbia. The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) has announced their annual beerfest, with a new name, updated logo,…
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Kennedy Gains Ballot Access in South Carolina
May 31, 2024
The Kennedy campaign today announced it has gained ballot access in South Carolina. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was nominated for president and Nicole Shanahan was nominated for vice president by…
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Thankful in the midst of changes
May 30, 2024
By Jeff Becraft When we first moved to where we live now 30 years ago, there were all kinds of trees between the interstate and where our neighborhood was.…
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Broomstraw Brooms
May 30, 2024
By Tom Poland I call it broomstraw. Others broomsedge. Whatever you call it, it doesn’t kill my memories of my grandmother’s homemade brooms. About a yardstick long, they stood in…
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New female founder group launches in CHS: Like Minded CHS
May 30, 2024
Angel Passailaigue Holmes, an experienced PR and events professional, has recently established a new organization called “Like Minded CHS,” specifically for female founders in Charleston. This organization is a beta…
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The Sullivan: Greenville’s biggest affordable housing effort in years opens its doors
May 30, 2024
Community, business and government officials and leaders gathered this morning to unveil The Sullivan, a 180-unit, five building complex that marks Greenville’s latest effort to create more affordable housing. Housing…
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Trinity Partners announces the sale of 7227 Parklane Rd. in Columbia, SC
May 30, 2024
Trinity Partners successfully facilitated the disposition of 7227 Parklane Road in Columbia, SC. Nick Stomski, SIOR, and Roger Winn, SIOR represented the seller, AllSouth Federal Credit Union in the transaction.…
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Countybanc Insurance’s Tammy Hendrix receives officer appointment
May 30, 2024
Countybanc Insurance announced that Tammy Hendrix has been appointed Assistant Vice President by the Countybanc Insurance Board of Directors. Hendrix has an extensive background in customer service with more than…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio shares resources during Mental Health Awareness Month
May 30, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) highlighted Mental Health Awareness Month throughout May, dedicating programming and resources to foster understanding, support and dialogue surrounding mental health. As part of…
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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann joins Southeastern BBQ Showdown as celebrity judge
May 30, 2024
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced the third esteemed member of the Southeastern BBQ Showdown’s (SEBBQSD) judging panel. City of Columbia, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, brings a wealth of experience in…
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Hundreds of educators gather for a day of learning at the EPI Center’s annual conference
May 30, 2024
As the school year ends, hundreds of educators gathered in Columbia for a full day of learning. The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI…
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City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is back for the summer
May 30, 2024
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is back for the summer, every Thursday night, in June, July (except July 4), and August, from 4 PM – 8…
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Columbia’s Historic Black Business District featured in new documentary film “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street” to premiere in Columbia June 19
May 30, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street,” a powerful documentary that chronicles…
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Hand & Stone expands in Lexington with newest spa opening
May 30, 2024
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced its newest location opening in Lexington. Owned by longtime South Carolinian Amy Daly,…
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South Carolina Entrepreneurs awarded $200,000 for innovative Agribusinesses
May 30, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) awarded $200,000 in grants to 12 local businesses as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship program. The finalists pitched to a…
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FUEL accepting applications for nonprofit grant program
May 30, 2024
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency, is accepting applications until June 17 for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the second half of 2024. As part of its…
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Harbor Freight Tools signs deal to open new location in West Columbia, SC
May 30, 2024
Hiring to Begin for 25-30 New Jobs in the Community Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening…
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MUSC Children’s Health Pediatric Trauma Program honors exceptional DCEMS teams for outstanding service and dedication
May 30, 2024
On May 29, 2024, a representative from the MUSC Children’s Health Pediatric Program presented awards to several of Dorchester County Emergency Medical Services (DCEMS) teams for their extraordinary contributions to…
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Shield Your Summer Getaway: Terminix Shares 8 Essential Tips to Keep Bed Bugs at Bay
May 30, 2024
Summer travel season is on the horizon and experts predict another strong season for the Carolinas. The spike in travel throughout the region also comes with an increase in encountering…
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CEOs welcome the Samora family to their new Habitat Greenville home
May 30, 2024
On a street off of White Horse Road, the Samora family walked into the first home they have ever owned Wednesday afternoon. And 30 some community and business leaders were…
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Palmetto Bluff Real Estate Company expands team with new sales executive, David Johnson
May 30, 2024
Palmetto Bluff Real Estate Company (“PBREC”), the sole real estate firm in the storied Lowcountry community focused exclusively on Palmetto Bluff real estate – with the only on-property sales office…
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The Beach Company announces renaming of Johns Island’s Bernice Robinson Road
May 30, 2024
The road that runs behind The Beach Company’s new Johns Island multifamily community, Stono Oaks, now bears a new name, Bernice Robinson Road, in honor of the Charleston native and…
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Pop’s BBQ and Country Cooking Now Open for Your Dining Pleasure!
May 29, 2024
Just two weeks after announcing the launch of his new restaurant, owners Marcus and Fran Cheeks proudly opened the doors of Pop’s BBQ and Country Cooking to a strong crowd…
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Expandable, LLC selects Greenville County to establish first North American operation
May 29, 2024
$3 million investment will create 10 new jobs Expandable, LLC (Expandable), a supplier of expandable, movable spaces, announced it selects Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation.…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio to participate in inaugural South Carolina Interagency Drone Users Symposium
May 29, 2024
South Carolina Interagency Drone Users Consortium hosts its first annual statewide symposium in Columbia South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is excited to announce its participation in the inaugural…
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SMC to launch online General Studies Degree benefitting returning adult learners
May 29, 2024
Partnership with OneSpartanburg’s Re:Degree Initiative is Focused on Increasing College Completion Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) is launching a new online bachelor’s degree that provides a clear path to a degree…
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Berkeley County receives funding from national opioid settlement
May 29, 2024
Grants available to help combat the opioid epidemic Berkeley County has received an installment of $1,244,050.95 as part of a $26 billion national opioid settlement. The County plans to distribute…
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Expandable, LLC selects Greenville County to establish first North American operation
May 29, 2024
$3 million investment will create 10 new jobs Expandable, LLC (Expandable) selects Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation. The company’s $3 million investment will create 10…
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Meet the winners of The We 360° Business Pitch Competition
May 29, 2024
WE 360° | Empowering women of color entrepreneurs by providing them with comprehensive support to overcome barriers in business. Through our program, we equip these visionary leaders with the necessary tools…
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Overnight detours scheduled at I-20 and Broad River Road interchange
May 29, 2024
Starting Sunday, June 2, SCDOT will begin demolishing the old bridge on Broad River Road over Interstate 20 at Exit 65. Traffic will be directed onto the off-ramp to Broad…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to support expansion of annual STEMersion Institute
May 29, 2024
Dorchester County Economic Development accepted a grant of $25,000, on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between industry needs and local education by integrating high-demand…
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Kids can eat free as part of summer meals program in Lexington Two
May 29, 2024
Lexington Two announces hours and locations for this summer’s federally funded child nutrition program that provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals through the months when youth are out of…
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Will Schenk joins Colliers | South Carolina as Market Analyst
May 29, 2024
Columbia/Charleston/Greenville-Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina has announced that Will Schenk has joined its statewide team as a Market Analyst. Schenk will focus on market data and research initiatives for…
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Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience brings innovative art attraction to Broadway at the Beach beginning June 21
May 29, 2024
Tickets for This Acclaimed Event On-Sale Now Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, is set to open at Broadway at the Beach beginning Friday, June…
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TealHaus welcomes Ashley Stidfole as new Sales and Account Manager
May 29, 2024
TealHaus, a local marketing agency with an emphasis on storytelling, is thrilled to announce the addition of Ashley Stidfole to their team as a Sales and Account Manager. With over…
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Who’s Behind Bars? Come Bail Out Your Favorite Locals at the Laurens County Jail and Bail on Friday
May 29, 2024
Get ready, Laurens County! The annual Jail and Bail event hosted by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is back, and it’s shaping up to be a great event. Mark your…
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Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation hosts Spring Conference on K-12 excellence
May 29, 2024
The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI Center) is hosting a Spring Professional Development Conference for educators. The conference is Wednesday, May 29, 2024,…
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Lander University Announces President’s List for Spring 2024
May 29, 2024
Lander University announces the names of 458 undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the President’s List during the second semester of the 2023/24 academic year. To…
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