Allegiance Flag Supply expands Charleston County operations
May 22, 2024
Allegiance Flag Supply, a producer of American flags, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $6.3 million investment will create 84 new jobs. “We are beyond…
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City of Laurens Invites Community to Memorial Day Ceremony
May 22, 2024
The City of Laurens invites all residents and visitors to join in a Memorial Ceremony on May 27th, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the City Plaza. This event is an…
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Memorial Day Service at LCSD56 Conference Center to Honor Rosalind Martin with Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary
May 22, 2024
On Monday, May 27, the Clinton community will come together to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. The American Legion Post 56 will host a Memorial…
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Meagan Culbertson and Courtney Jackson Approved by the LCSD 55 School Board to Fill 2024-2025 Administrative Positions
May 22, 2024
The Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) School Board held its regularly scheduled School Board Meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024. The LCSD 55 School Board approved recommendations for…
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First United Methodist Church of Laurens Launches Laurens County Hunger Coalition
May 22, 2024
Recognizing the pressing issue of hunger and food insecurity in Laurens County, Reverend Gray Stallworth, Pastor at First United Methodist Church of Laurens, is spearheading an initiative to form the…
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LCSD 55 Board of Trustees Votes to Extend Offer to Dr. Jody Penland as Superintendent
May 22, 2024
The Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees voted 5-2 to extend an offer to Dr. Jody Penland to become the next superintendent pending contract negotiations. Jody…
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Lynn Boyd Honored with VA “Great American: Volunteer of the Year” Award at American Legion Post 56 Meeting
May 21, 2024
American Legion Copeland-Davidson Post 56 Adjutant Lynn Boyd received the Veterans Affairs “Great American: Volunteer of Year” award at the May 14th regular meeting of Post 56. Laurens County Veterans…
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SC Boating & Fishing Alliance Supports National Safe Boating Week Amid Safety Concerns Over NOAA’s Proposed Speed Rule
May 21, 2024
During National Safe Boating Week (May 18-24), the South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) joins the National Safe Boating Council and organizations across the country in promoting crucial safety…
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LEC Pay It Forward May 2024: Line Crew Supervisor Makes Generous Contribution to Shriners Hospitals for Children
May 21, 2024
Line Crew Supervisor Alan “Maybell” Mason paid forward $500 to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Greenville. Shriners Children’s recently celebrated their 100th year. According to shrinerschildrens.org, “Since opening our first…
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Piedmont Technical College Awards 420 Credentials at Spring Graduation Ceremony
May 21, 2024
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) proudly celebrated the achievements of 420 graduates during its Spring Graduation Ceremony. Students received a diverse array of credentials, ranging from certificates to associate degrees, marking…
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Wallace Lightsey ranked as the number-one attorney in South Carolina for the third year in a row by Super Lawyers
May 21, 2024
Super Lawyers, a publication recognizing outstanding lawyers, has ranked Wallace Lightsey as the number-one attorney in South Carolina for the third year in a row. Lightsey is recognized in the…
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Brooks Center for the Performing Arts announces its 30th season
May 21, 2024From Grammy Award-winning musicians and classical powerhouses to ballet dancers and circus artists who defy gravity, the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts unveils a diverse lineup of world-renowned talent…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Della Watkins, Columbia Museum of Art
May 21, 2024
The 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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Greenville Chapter of the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association launches new emergency assistance program
May 21, 2024
In partnership with VisitGreenvilleSC, the Greenville Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association will introduce Heart of Hospitality GVL during the National Travel & Tourism Week Celebration on May 21…
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Historic Columbia announces 2024 Preservation Award Winners
May 21, 2024
Awards honor individuals and projects for design and preservation accomplishments Historic Columbia (HC) announced the recipients of its 2024 Preservation Awards. Each year, HC celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing local projects and leaders that have maintained…
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$418,700 awarded to 16 Midlands nonprofits for community improvement projects
May 21, 2024
Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded $418,700 to 16 organizations this year through its Connected Communities Grant. The 16 nonprofits will launch projects to improve the quality of life in the…
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Countybank promotes Patrice Freeman to Financial Center Manager
May 21, 2024
Countybank announced that Patrice Freeman has been promoted to Financial Center Manager. She will be responsible for managing Countybank’s Calhoun financial center in Greenwood as well as building relationships with…
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Laurens County Republican Candidates Forum
May 21, 2024
The June 11th Republican Primary is heating up quickly with many important positions up for grabs! Partnering with the Lakelands Young Republicans, the Laurens County Republican Party will host a…
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South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance supports National Safe Boating week
May 20, 2024
As National Safe Boating Week (May 18-24) commences, the South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) joins the National Safe Boating Council and organizations across the country in promoting crucial…
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NAI Earle Furman welcomes new administrative coordinator
May 20, 2024
NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm in the Carolinas, recently welcomed a new administrative coordinator to their Greenville office. Cassidy Van Houten: Administrative Coordinator Prior…
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Three Clemson astrophysicists get NASA Data Analysis Program grants totaling over $1 million
May 20, 2024
Three Clemson University astrophysicists have been awarded more than $1 million combined through the NASA Astrophysics Data Analysis Program to study active galactic nuclei, their obscuring material, and variability and…
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Airport High School teacher named Youth Financial Educator of the Year
May 20, 2024
Airport High School’s Tammi Campbell has been named the Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Youth Financial Educator of the Year. Campbell, who chairs Airport’s Career and Technology Education (CATE) Department…
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RSF Berkeley Hospital expansion project celebrates milestone
May 20, 2024
Final beam placed on hospital expansion that will double the number of beds The final beam was placed atop the Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital expansion project on Friday, a…
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NPatel Communications adds Redbud Lane Studio to client roster
May 20, 2024
NPatel Communications, a woman-owned marketing and public relations firm located in Greenville, S.C., announced it has added Redbud Lane Studio, a studio specializing in bespoke stationary and creative design. NPatel…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands honors fifteen gold award Girl Scouts
May 20, 2024
Through the Gold Award, girls not only provide solutions that last to some of society’s biggest problems—like cleaner oceans, equity in girls’ education, and greater access to science and technology…
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“2024 South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts” to broadcast and stream on South Carolina ETV
May 20, 2024
Through its continued partnership with the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC), South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will premiere the 2024 South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts on Sunday, May 19 at 7…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2024 honors recipients
May 20, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber celebrates the achievements of local organizations and leaders with an exemplary commitment to the region’s economic development and quality of life at the 2024 Honors awards, presented by BlueCross…
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Aiken welcomed to the ranks of S.C. Arts Commission-designated cultural districts
May 20, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that the southern Midlands city of Aiken is home to the 12th South Carolina Cultural District designated by its board of commissioners, the…
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Calhoun named Lexington One’s Executive Director of High Schools and Postsecondary Pathways
May 20, 2024
At their May 14 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Casey B. Calhoun as the district’s new Executive Director of High Schools and Postsecondary…
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SCDOT requests public comment on the 2021-2027 statewide Improvement Program to include the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program
May 20, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the action to amend the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program. SCDOT will receive public comment for a 21-day period from May…
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CSU and KION North America form tuition discount partnership
May 20, 2024
KION North America and Charleston Southern University held a signing ceremony at KION NA’s stateside headquarters in Summerville celebrating a new tuition discount program. The memorandum of understanding offers KION…
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A.C. Flora Varsity boys golf team wins State Championship
May 20, 2024
A.C. Flora High School’s boys varsity golf team won the Class AAAA state championship May 14 at the Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton. The team had a score of…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare Nurse of the Year Awards
May 20, 2024
As part of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), The Roper St. Francis Healthcare Nurse of the Year Awards are presented annually to nurses that demonstrate excellent contributions to the healthcare…
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Advocacy groups unite in their support for public amenities at Union Pier
May 20, 2024
Mayor William Cogswell announced today that a broad coalition of advocacy groups have signed a letter in support of establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District to fund public infrastructure…
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St. Johns Fire District celebrates new Johns Island maintenance facility
May 20, 2024
Choate Construction Company partners with St. Johns Fire District (SJFD) and Construction Dynamics, Inc to bring a fully-equipped Fire Equipment Maintenance facility to the community through a design-build delivery. Following…
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Increased Patrols on I-26, I-85, and I-95 as Part of Operation SafeDRIVE
May 20, 2024
Motorists traveling on South Carolina’s major highways—Interstates 26, 85, and 95—will see increased law enforcement presence over the next few days. The South Carolina State Transport Police (SCSTP) is launching…
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Clinton Police Chief Sonny Ledda Honored with American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award
May 20, 2024
Clinton Police Chief Sonny Ledda received the prestigious American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award at the 105th South Carolina Annual Department Convention on May 17, 2024. In a moving speech,…
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Laurens City Council Meeting – May 28
May 20, 2024
The May meeting of Laurens City Council will be held at the Municipal Center, located at 250 West Laurens Street, Laurens SC 29360, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:15…
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Moore & Van Allen named Diversity Initiative finalist for 2024 Southeastern Legal Awards
May 20, 2024
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that the Daily Report and Law.com have named MVA as a 2024 Southeastern Legal Awards finalist in the Diversity Initiative category for the…
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Theresa Terrio joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 20, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Theresa Terrio has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Theresa is a seasoned professional with diverse experience as…
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Steven Angel joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 20, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Steven Angel has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Steve is not your ordinary Real Estate agent. Over…
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Michael Angel joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 20, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michael Angel has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Michael is a lifelong Upstate resident and has spent…
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Geddings H. Crawford, Jr. joins Vision Wealth Advisors | Raymond James
May 20, 2024
Vision Wealth Advisors, LLC welcomed Geddings H. Crawford, Jr., Senior Vice President, as a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, LLC. Geddings, a third-generation financial advisor, takes pride in…
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J. Philip Land joins JAASC Advisory Board
May 20, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder J. Philip Land has been named to the advisory board of the Japan-America Association of South Carolina (JAASC). JAASC promotes positive relationships between…
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O’Brien joins Callison Tighe as an associate
May 20, 2024
Forest O’Brien has joined Callison Tighe as an associate. With a background in accounting, he will focus his practice on corporate and business law, estate planning and probate matters, tax…
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Brown joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as an attorney
May 20, 2024
A Palmetto State native and graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, Meredith Cooper Brown is the newest attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Her practice will…
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Relic Room to be closed to general admission for four months
May 20, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed to general admission for four months, starting June 3. It will still be available to…
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Relic Room to be open on Memorial Day, with admission free for veterans
May 20, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum normally closes every Monday, but will be open on Memorial Day. And on that day, admission will be…
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Colliers facilitates lease of ±4,164-SF office space to GreenGas USA at The Ice House Phase II
May 20, 2024
Colliers’ Kristie Roe and Will Ederle have successfully facilitated a lease for ±4,164 square feet of office space at The Ice House Phase II to GreenGas USA Holdings LLC, a…
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Big South Baseball Championship Bracket Revealed
May 20, 2024
The 2024 Big South Conference Baseball Championship bracket was released by the league office following the final games of the 2024 regular season on Saturday. The Blue Hose earned the…
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