The Circus Comes to the Laurens Library
May 27, 2024This summer, the Laurens Library is transforming into a three-ring circus with its exciting theme—Ringling Readers! All events and programs for this year’s summer reading adventure will be hosted right…
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LushAcres Farm and Market Extends Hours and Announces Fresh Supply of Local Beef
May 27, 2024LushAcres Farm and Market recently announced the extension of its market hours. With the addition of new team members, the market will now be open from Monday through Saturday, 9…
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Memorial Day Weekend Boating Safety Reminder: A Tragic Loss on Lake Greenwood
May 27, 2024Memorial Day Weekend is often considered the official start of summer, with families flocking to lakes for boating and other water activities. Unfortunately, this past Saturday, a day meant for…
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South Carolina Department of Public Safety Invites Public Feedback for CALEA Accreditation Compliance
May 25, 2024The South Carolina Department of Public Safety seeks to meet and maintain the standards outlined by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). To help meet and exceed…
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Bike Through History: Celebrate National Trails Day in Laurens County
May 25, 2024If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate National Trails Day this year, Laurens County has just the event for you. On June 1st, join fellow cycling…
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Rootimentary in Laurens to Close Its Doors: A Heartfelt Farewell
May 24, 2024Rootimentary in Laurens has announced its closing date with heavy hearts. The establishment will serve its final meal at 9 PM on Saturday, May 25. This decision comes as Chef…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio receives 12 Communicator Awards
May 23, 2024The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts has announced the winners of the 30th Annual Communicator Awards, with South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) receiving 12 wins across several…
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Spoleto announces Pay What You Will ticket pricing for Festival 2024 performances
May 23, 2024Spoleto Festival USA, the country’s premiere performing arts Festival, has announced the “Pay What You Will” ticket pricing program for the 2024 Festival. Designed to welcome new audiences and make…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy launches $125,000 campaign to renovate Colonial Lake
May 23, 2024In an initiative to preserve one of Charleston’s most beloved green spaces, the Charleston Parks Conservancy announced a $125,000 campaign to renovate Colonial Lake. This two-year project aims to transform…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces 2024 Award Winners
May 23, 2024The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2024 award winners. Commissioner Leadership Award, Helen Rosemond-Saunders, Tri-County Technical College Honors an individual who…
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Clarios expanding Oconee County operations
May 23, 2024Approximately $16 million investment will create 12 new jobs FAST FACTS Clarios is expanding operations in Oconee County. The company will invest approximately $16 million and create 12 new jobs.…
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Tickets are on sale for Hog & Barrel 2024
May 23, 2024The Upstate’s most unique celebration of those Southern staples of bourbon, BBQ, and bacon is back this November. Tickets for Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival can…
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Friday Night Laser Lights returns to the State Museum this summer
May 23, 2024Including new shows featuring music from Lady Gaga, Fleetwood Mac and more The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of its popular “Friday Night Laser Lights”…
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Matt Hotchkin joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 23, 2024Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Matt Hotchkin has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Matt is a skilled negotiator having served an average…
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City of Charleston improves services and efficiency with organizational changes – marking the first update in almost 50 years
May 23, 2024Mayor William Cogswell released the City of Charleston’s newly updated organizational structure aimed at enhancing efficiency and improving customer service for its residents. This initiative marks the first substantial update…
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NP Strategy expands in Charleston
May 23, 2024NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, continues to grow its presence in the Lowcountry with the hiring of Belle Fortson who will work…
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Richland School District Two announces new principals
May 23, 2024The upcoming academic year will bring new leadership to several Richland Two schools. William R. Whitehurst will be the new principal of L.W. Conder Elementary School. At E.L. Wright Middle…
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New South Carolina ETV digital series “Curiosity Trek!” explores the history of South Carolinian people and events through artifacts left behind
May 23, 2024South Carolina ETV’s (SCETV) newest digital series Curiosity Trek! tells the stories of historic people and events through the artifacts left behind. Hosted by Andrew Davis, Curiosity Trek! highlights objects of significant historical value…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Tice, Lily Pad
May 23, 2024The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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The Hispanic Alliance and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to gather healthcare community to discuss study’s finding barriers to quality care among Greenville’s Hispanic population
May 23, 2024On June 4 at 9:00 am at the Greenville ONE Center, Upstate medical professionals will come together at Allied4Health, a free, one-hour event presented by Hispanic Alliance and Bon Secours…
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Spartanburg Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) returns on June 1
May 23, 2024The highly anticipated Spartanburg Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Carver Middle School located at 467 S.…
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SCMA announces 2024 Woman of the Year
May 23, 2024Lindsay Leonard, Senior Director for Government Operations at Boeing South Carolina, was today named the 2024 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year at the annual Palmetto Women’s…
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Shareholders of Dogwood State Bank and Community First Bancorporation approve merger
May 23, 2024At separate shareholder meetings, shareholders of Dogwood State Bank (OTC: DSBX) and Community First Bancorporation (OTC: CFOK), the parent holding company of Community First Bank, Inc., approved the previously announced…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners celebrates 20th anniversary
May 23, 2024Quackenbush Architects + Planners recognized its 20th anniversary Tuesday, May 14 with a celebration at Columbia Museum of Art. The event was attended by clients, design partners, and friends of…
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Building a house
May 23, 2024By Jeff Becraft It takes time to build a house. It is a process. And each step is extremely important. You start out by preparing the land and preparing…
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Laurens County Memorial Day Cruise-In Honors Fallen Heroes
May 22, 2024On May 27, 2024, the Laurens County Hall of Heroes will host a special Memorial Day Cruise-In at the Laurens County Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive in…
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Kids Classic Golf Tournament raises record-breaking amount for the Meyer Center
May 22, 2024The Meyer Center for Special Children announced that the Kids Classic Clarence Edwards Golf Tournament raised $809,006 for the nonprofit specializing in early education and intensive therapy services to empower…
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Summer move out trash collection program
May 22, 2024Building on last year’s success, 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…
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New Exhibition opening soon
May 22, 2024From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has long been a muse in American art. Through objects from the colonial era to the present, (Un)Settled explores the rich, complicated, and…
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Vista Guild announces results and donations from annual Artista Vista
May 22, 2024The Congaree Vista Guild has announced that $12,000 in donations will be made to local performing arts groups using proceeds from the recent Live on Lincoln event. The annual event,…
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533 Cyclists tackle the 47th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion
May 22, 2024The 47th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion on Monday, May 20 saw the ascent of approximately 436 cyclists on Mt. Michell and 97 on Marion. The cyclists began…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sarah Frick, The Works A Sweat Studio
May 22, 2024The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Mayor William Cogswell announces unified effort to combat homelessness with Lowcountry Rapid Housing Program
May 22, 2024This morning, Mayor William Cogswell announced the city’s intent to launch Lowcountry Rapid Housing Program, a transformative plan designed to address homelessness across four municipalities by providing rapid housing and…
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Bon Secours celebrates 2024 Project SEARCH graduates
May 22, 2024Program Helps Students with Disabilities Prepare for Employment After School Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will celebrate the Class of 2024 during a special ceremony at the Bon Secours…
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Lexington Two’s adult education graduates celebrate milestone
May 22, 2024About 150 students are graduating with GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington Two’s adult education program, and many of them walked in a graduation ceremony Tuesday night at the…
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Ms. Jean named South Carolina Hospitality Employee of the Year
May 22, 2024Thelma Seibles, fondly known as “Ms. Jean,” continues to shine in the hospitality industry. Ms. Jean was awarded the South Carolina Association of Tourism Regions (SCATR) Hospitality Employee of the…
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South Carolina Department of Education, Dominion Energy host luncheon to celebrate student writing contest winners
May 22, 2024The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Dominion Energy recognized five students from across the state Tuesday for their outstanding submissions in the fourth annual Strong Men & Women…
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Hurricane Preparedness Expo at Ashley River Park
May 22, 2024In anticipation of the upcoming hurricane season beginning June 1, Dorchester County Emergency Management will be hosing the annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo. This is an educational and interactive event designed…
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Johns Island Acupuncture opens its doors, offering holistic healing in Johns Island, SC
May 22, 2024Johns Island Acupuncture proudly announces its grand opening May 28, 2024 at 1807 Crowne Commons Way, Suite F8, in Live Oak Square, inviting residents of Johns Island and surrounding areas…
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Nominations are open for Girl Scouts Women of Distinction!
May 22, 2024Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Girl Scout Women of Distinction honorees! This prestigious recognition celebrates women…
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COMET receives multiple awards at Live United event
May 22, 2024The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) received two awards at the Live United Awards hosted by United Way of the Midlands at Central Energy recently. The COMET’s United…
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When the Border Boys Were Young
May 22, 2024By Tom Poland Before the photos, Robert Clark had been photographing architecture for ten years. I had been writing scripts for documentaries. Much earlier, during a teaching stint, I…
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Governor Henry McMaster proclaims May 19-25, 2024 is South Carolina travel and tourism week
May 22, 2024State Hospitality Employee of the Year also recognized To celebrate the positive impact South Carolina’s tourism industry has on the economy, workforce, and quality of life, Governor Henry McMaster today…
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Upstate Home Maintenance Services announces summer special
May 22, 2024Upstate Home Maintenance Services, a premier HVAC company specializing in heating and cooling solutions in the Upstate South Carolina area, is excited to introduce their Free Duct Cleaning promotion in…
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The ever-curious ‘George’ spending his summer at the Upcountry History Museum
May 22, 2024Straight from the television screen and pages of countless stories from his exploits, that inquisitive little monkey named Curious George will make the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County his…
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Blackbaud appoints Tom Barth head of Investor Relations
May 22, 2024Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced that Tom Barth has been appointed head of Investor Relations (IR). In this role, Barth will report to Tony Boor, executive vice president and CFO, and will be…
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Season for Reflection
May 22, 2024By Reba Hull Campbell As a milestone anniversary of my high school graduation hits this year, old photographs I recently unearthed prompted some reflection over the many life lessons…
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Follow the North Star highlights search for freedom
May 22, 2024Special exhibition explores the African American journey The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host the world premier of a special exhibition highlighting the African American search for freedom and self-determination.…
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‘Silent Surfaces: Mapping Spatial and Personal Discoveries’ art exhibition to open at GCCA’s Main Gallery – June 7-24
May 22, 2024Exhibition opens June 7, 2024 Visit GCCA on Friday, June 7th from 6-9pm for the opening reception of the newest Main Gallery exhibition, ‘Silent Surfaces: Mapping Spatial and Personal Discoveries’.…
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Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. promotes Kyle Clampitt, Adam Hogan to Senior VP, VP
May 22, 2024Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc., a Columbia, South Carolina-based civil and environmental engineering firm, has promoted Kyle M. Clampitt, P.E. to Senior Vice President and Adam R. Hogan, P.E. to Vice…
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