Laurens County Girl to Be Honored for Bravery at National Law Enforcement Gala
October 20, 2025
When tragedy struck the Hines family, 7-year-old Kinsley Hines showed courage beyond her years. Following a devastating car accident caused by an illegal alien who didn’t know the area and…
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DPH Highlights Importance of Early Detection During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 20, 2025
In observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the month of October, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is highlighting the life-saving role of screenings and early…
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Veteran Educator Kathy Taylor to Serve on Lander’s Board of Trustees
October 20, 2025
Kathy Taylor, an educator with more than 30 years of experience, was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to serve on the Lander University Board of Trustees. Recognized for…
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Hotter on the Hill Chili Cook-Off Brings Heat and Heart to Cross Hill
October 20, 2025
The first annual Hotter on the Hill Chili Cook-Off fired up taste buds and community spirit on October 18 at the Cross Hill Town Park. Seven teams came ready to…
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PC Moves Up Three to No. 16 in AFCA Coaches Poll
October 20, 2025
The 7-0 Presbyterian College football team (one win away from a new program-record for the greatest start to a season in school history) has moved up to #16 on Monday’s…
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Veteran educator Kathy Taylor to serve on Lander’s Board of Trustees
October 20, 2025
Kathy Taylor, an educator with more than 30 years of experience, was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to serve on the Lander University Board of Trustees. Recognized for…
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Record-Breaking Night Earns Clinton RB Javen Cook Player of the Week Honors
October 20, 2025
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday, October 17th, the Player of the week is Clinton High School running back Javen Cook.…
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Scott Powell appointed to Clemson Architectural Foundation Board
October 20, 2025
Craig Gaulden Davis | PBK (CGD | PBK) announced that Scott Powell, Managing Principal of the firm, has been appointed to the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF) Board at Clemson University.…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in Greenville-Spartanburg
October 20, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices in Greenville-Spartanburg: Industrial Garrett Scott, SIOR, John Montgomery, SIOR, Brockton Hall, SIOR and Dillon…
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The Blackbaud Giving Fund surpasses $550M in charitable giving in 2024
October 20, 2025
$2.75B in Lifetime Giving The Blackbaud Giving Fund®, a donor-advised fund that brings supporters and nonprofits together to advance the state of giving, announced the disbursement of more than $558.7…
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LexOne Educational Foundation 2025-26 Michelin VEX Robotics Grant Awards
October 20, 2025The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded the 2025-26 Michelin VEX Robotics Grant Awards. Thanks to the generosity of Michelin North America and the Lexington, South Carolina…
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Attain Finance announces rebranding of all U.S. locations to Heights Finance
October 20, 2025
GREENVILLE, SC – Attain Finance, a trusted provider of personal lending solutions, announced that all of its 388 branches in 13 states in U.S. locations have officially rebranded to Heights…
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UBS hires financial advisor Michael Shain in Greenville
October 20, 2025
UBS Wealth Management announced the hiring of Financial Advisor Michael Shain in Greenville. Michael returns to UBS after a distinguished 33-year career at the firm, before his retirement in February…
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Hog and Barrel Festival returns this weekend
October 20, 2025
The Upstate’s best festival that honors all things bacon, bourbon and barbecue is back this weekend at Events at Judson Mill. The 2025 Hog & Barrel Festival kicks off on…
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Lander Alumnus promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in U.S. Army
October 20, 2025
GREENWOOD, SC – Lander University graduates regularly climb the ranks to hold positions of leadership in their respective organizations. That journey is true for Lander alumnus, Ed Moore, who was…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas facilitates successful sale of Better Bins Disposal
October 20, 2025
Sunbelt Business Brokers, a trusted advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions for privately held businesses, announced the successful sale of MB&E Inc., doing business as Better Bins Disposal, a…
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Ghosts of the Relic Room go a-haunting
October 20, 2025
The ghosts of the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum are on the move. For years, Joe Long – curator of education at the museum – has presented…
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Reed Brown receives 2025 United Way of the Piedmont Morgan Award
October 20, 2025Each year, United Way of the Piedmont presents the Morgan Award to a donor who exemplifies the spirit of its inscription: “One Who Cares.” This year, United Way is proud…
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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards $50,000 grant to Lowcountry Food Bank
October 20, 2025
Partnership increases access to nutritious food, provides nutrition education Lowcountry Food Bank has received $50,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors who experience hunger in…
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Paysmart Payroll welcomes Mariel LeCouter as Payroll Specialist
October 20, 2025
GREENVILLE, SC – Paysmart Payroll welcomed Mariel LeCouter as the newest member of the team. A graduate of Clemson University with degrees in Sociology and Nutrition, Mariel brings strong communication,…
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Greenville-based Crawford wins three MarCom Awards
October 20, 2025
Crawford has been recognized with three 2025 MarCom Awards for its exceptional strategic and creative marketing work, including one honoring a campaign for Greenville-based United Community, highlighting the strength of…
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Ellen Weaver Announces Re-Election Campaign for State Superintendent of Education
October 20, 2025
“Hope in Action for South Carolina’s Students” South Carolina Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver has officially announced her campaign for re-election, highlighting a strong record of results and a renewed…
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Cobblestone Land Co. launches to redefine land development services across the Southeast
October 20, 2025
Cobblestone Land Co., a full-service landscape and hardscape development company, formerly Bridgewater Land Services, announced its official launch, bringing a new level of clarity, accountability and craftsmanship to the land…
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Local businesses encouraged to Deck the Halls for Good and support Homeless No More families
October 20, 2025
COLUMBIA, SC – Homeless No More is calling on local businesses to Deck the Halls for Good and transform their holiday office décor into a powerful act of community giving.…
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Experienced litigator David Bornemann joins Rogers Townsend
October 20, 2025
Rogers Townsend announced that David Bornemann has joined the firm’s litigation practice group. David will be based in the firm’s Columbia office. David joins the firm with a focus on construction-defect…
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Columbia celebrates grand opening of Lips by U Lab
October 20, 2025
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Council members, and representatives from the City of Columbia Economic Development joined local entrepreneur Tasha Feaster Jones Monday for the grand opening of Lips by…
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Devil Regiment Shines at State Championship, Achieves Highest Placement Since 1988
October 20, 2025
The Clinton High School Devil Regiment capped off an unforgettable season this weekend at the South Carolina Band Directors Association Class 2A State Championship, held at T.L. Hanna High School.…
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Presbyterian College’s Alpha Delta Pi to Host “ADPalooza” Philanthropy Carnival
October 20, 2025
Presbyterian College’s Alpha Delta Pi sorority is inviting the community to join them for a day of fun and philanthropy at ADPalooza, a carnival-style event taking place Saturday, October 25,…
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Truist Lecture on Free Enterprise kicks off the 2025-26 Presbyterian College Lecture Series
October 20, 2025
Alumnus Lee Hunter ’94 to speak on Oct. 22 Presbyterian College alumnus Lee Hunter ’94, chief operating officer of Hunter Hotel Advisors, will return to campus on Oct. 22 to deliver the Truist Lecture on…
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Little River Duck Race Set for Nov. 6: Adopt a Duck and Support Laurens Rotary
October 20, 2025
The ducks are ready to make a splash! The Laurens Rotary Club is gearing up for the 23rd Annual Little River Duck Race on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:30…
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A Living Tribute: Clinton Canopy’s Annual Daffodil Planting Returns November 8
October 19, 2025
Fall is here, and Clinton Canopy is ready to bring the community together for a meaningful tradition. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Clinton Canopy will host its third annual Daffodils…
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Laurens County Hiring Director of Building Codes
October 19, 2025
Laurens County is on the lookout for a new Director of Building Codes to lead the county’s inspection and code enforcement division. This pivotal leadership role involves supervising staff, ensuring…
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Blue Hose Dominate Stetson, Stay Perfect at 7–0 on Homecoming Saturday
October 19, 2025
Presbyterian College football delivered another commanding performance on a picture-perfect Homecoming Saturday, defeating the Stetson Hatters 42–7 before a crowd of more than 7,000 at Bailey Memorial Stadium. The win…
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Susan Carol joins lineup for BizArts Scooby-Doo murder mystery at the Columbia Museum of Art
October 17, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities and 7Sunday WHAT: BizArts is back and bolder than ever! In partnership with the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities (OBO), 7Sunday presents…
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City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to host SCORF project workshop for community service providers.
October 17, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement WHAT: The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) will host a SCORF Project Workshop. This workshop is designed…
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Dominion Energy to begin performing tree trimming activities as scheduled for 2025
October 17, 2025
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
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Lips by U Lab grand opening
October 17, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Councilmembers, City of Columbia Economic Development, Representatives from Lips by U Lab What: The City of Columbia announced the grand opening of Lips by U Lab,…
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Harcourts grand opening
October 17, 2025
Who: City of Columbia Economic Development, Harcourts North America CEO, Ben Brady and Harcourts Owners Tara Morawski, Chad Widtfeldt and Justin Green What: The City of Columbia celebrating the grand opening of Harcourts…
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City of Columbia announces closure of Woodcreek Farms Road Bridge for public safety
October 17, 2025
The City of Columbia has closed Woodcreek Farms Road, between Woodcreek Ridge Drive and Beaver Lake Drive, following findings from a routine annual bridge inspection conducted by the South Carolina…
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Holiday Market at the Daniel Island Recreation Center set for November 8, 2025 from 10am-4pm
October 17, 2025
The 5th Annual Holiday Market will be held November 8, 2025, 10am – 4pm, Daniel Island Recreation Center, 160 Fairbanks Drive, Daniel Island, free entry, plenty of free parking This…
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Charleston County invites public to share priorities for future transportation investments
October 17, 2025
Online survey is available for community input As part of its new Transportation Sales Tax (TST) planning process, Charleston County has launched an online public input form to gather ideas…
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ABA Automotive establishes Charleston County operations
October 17, 2025
$400,000 investment and three new jobs ABA Automotive, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality belt tensioners and idler pulleys based in Turkey, announced it is establishing its first U.S. operations…
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CCSD awarded grant to address opioid crisis
October 17, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff members are committed to serving students in every capacity, including matters related to substance abuse. Now, CCSD has additional resources to support its efforts;…
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City of Charleston continues series of meetings on 2026 transportation sales tax referendum
October 17, 2025
The City of Charleston held the first in a series of meetings last night to discuss the proposed 2026 Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Referendum and begin identifying the city’s…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Q3 2025
October 17, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Red-hot Upstate industrial market rockets towards record year Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg’s industrial market is on track for a record year, with 5.3M SF of net…
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Congaree Land Trust Presents Fall Celebration – Sunday at Wavering Place
October 16, 2025
Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for this year’s fall conservation celebration, “Sunday at Wavering Place,” on Sunday, November 2nd, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event will recognize CLT’s…
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Humanly acquires Sprockets, Qualifi, and HourWork to build end-to-end AI hiring platform
October 16, 2025
Humanly has announced the acquisitions of Sprockets, Qualifi, and HourWork, uniting three category leaders to create a true end-to-end conversational AI hiring platform. SC based SCRA/SC Launch and Venture South…
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Lane closure notice tonight due to Ashley River bridge construction
October 16, 2025
The City of Charleston, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and Mastec-Civil, will be placing nighttime lane closures in effect for Ashley River Crossing bridge construction.…
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InSite Consulting launches USA BEST Sites™
October 16, 2025
The New Manufacturer-Defined Standard for Industrial/Manufacturing Site Readiness™ Powered by industry leader InSite Consulting, USA BEST Sites™ is the nation’s first readiness program built entirely on manufacturer expectations—not consultant checklists…
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Google announces new $9B investment in South Carolina through 2027
October 16, 2025Funding supports Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as well as workforce development programs On October 13, Google announced a new, two-year $9 billion investment in South Carolina (2026-2027). Google’s…
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