North end of Riverfront Park to reopen August 23, 2025 following trail improvements
August 4, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is making progress on improvements to the concrete path along the lower trail at Riverfront Park that will enhance accessibility, safety, and…
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Family Promise of the Midlands appoints Alysha McConnell as new Executive Director
August 4, 2025
Columbia, SC Family Promise of the Midlands announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Alysha McConnell as the organization’s new Executive Director. This appointment follows an extensive search…
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Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction complete Coastal Carolina University’s Indoor Practice Facility
August 4, 2025
Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction announced the completion of Coastal Carolina University’s new Indoor Practice Facility in Conway, South Carolina. This state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot facility marks a significant enhancement…
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Superintendent Anita Huggins receives Community Impact Award from Historic Rotary Club of Charleston
August 4, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Superintendent Anita Huggins has been honored with the Community Impact Award by the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston. The award recognizes leaders who exemplify…
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Celebrate Cool Creativity and Healthy Habits at the Library!
August 4, 2025
Two Fun Events for Kids and Teens This August The Laurens County Library System is keeping things cool this August with two fun, free programs designed to inspire creativity, encourage…
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U.S. Representative Nancy Mace Enters 2026 Governor’s Race
August 4, 2025
Fifth Republican candidate joins the contest to succeed Gov. Henry McMaster U.S. Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) officially announced her candidacy for Governor of South Carolina on Monday, becoming the fifth…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat announces Fall Jam Headliner, Rodney Atkins
August 4, 2025
The Township Auditorium, Presented by Dominion Energy on November 8, 2025 The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) announced this year’s Fall Jam will feature country music artist, Rodney Atkins. The…
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Sylvan’s Jewelers announces new offerings at Vista location in historic move
August 4, 2025
After over 100 years on Main Street, the jeweler will move to the historic South Carolina Railroad Depot building at 740 Gervais Street in the Vista Sylvan’s Jewelers is excited…
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Laurens Native Scott Todd Earns Statewide Recognition for DUI Defense Excellence
August 4, 2025
Laurens native Scott Todd, partner at Sumner & Todd Attorneys at Law, has once again been named to South Carolina’s Legal Elite 2025 in the category of DUI Defense. Voted on exclusively…
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Susan Galloway Named 2nd Quarter Community Champion for Beautification Efforts
August 4, 2025
Susan Galloway Named 2nd Quarter Community Champion for Beautification Efforts Susan Galloway has been named the 2nd Quarter Community Champion Award winner, recognized for her leadership and dedication to beautifying…
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Back‑to‑School Safety: Protecting Our Children at the Bus Stop and on the Road
August 4, 2025
School Begins Tuesday, August 5 in Laurens County With students in Laurens County School Districts 55 and 56 heading back to class, drivers should expect more school buses, increased morning and…
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SC Housing sets records for helping South Carolinians achieve the dream of homeownership
August 4, 2025
SC Housing is setting records for homeownership despite a housing market noted for historically high prices, elevated interest rates and limited inventory. SC Housing — officially titled the South Carolina…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Announces Rebranding Ahead of Milestone Anniversary
August 4, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces a comprehensive rebranding initiative. This timely evolution reflects the Chamber’s ongoing growth, renewed leadership, and preparations for its upcoming 50th anniversary. With…
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Celebrating 50 Years of “The Pride of Clinton”: CHS Booster Club Honors 1975 State Championship Team
August 4, 2025
The Clinton High School Booster Club is proud to announce that the 2025 Red Devil Football season will be one to remember. This fall marks the golden anniversary of one…
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Greer CPW awarded $10 million grant
August 4, 2025
Will Strengthen Infrastructure and Wastewater Treatment Plant Services The Greer Commission of Public Works (CPW) was recently awarded a $10 million dollar grant from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority…
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North end of Riverfront Park to reopen August 23, 2025 following trail improvements
August 4, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is making progress on improvements to the concrete path along the lower trail at Riverfront Park that will enhance accessibility, safety, and…
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Building a healthier future: Charleston construction leaders join forces for heart health and wellness
August 4, 2025
Blake Banks named chairperson of American Heart Association’s Hard Hats with Heart Twelve Charleston construction leaders joined forces to improve the cardiovascular health of the area’s construction workers, with Banks…
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USC College of Information and Communications to partner with Google and Columbia Chamber on AI workshops
August 4, 2025
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Google will offer a free AI workshop for local businesses on August 26 at…
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AgFirst welcomes new CIO, CHRO
August 4, 2025
AgFirst recently welcomed two members to its executive team. Michael Lehmbeck was named Chief Information Officer, and Sharmequa Franklin was appointed to the Chief Human Resources Officer role. Lehmbeck will…
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Trehel promotes Matt Nalley to project superintendent
August 4, 2025
Trehel announced the promotion of Matt Nalley to a project superintendent role. Nalley joined Trehel in 2022 as an Assistant Superintendent. Since then, he has steadily grown in his role,…
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Berkeley County accepting applications for State Accommodations Tax funding
August 4, 2025
Berkeley County is now accepting applications from individuals or businesses to apply for State Accommodation Tax funding. The deadline to apply is Sunday, August 31 at 5 p.m. Applications can be…
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Marion Harris named President and Chief Executive Officer of AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
August 4, 2025
Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Credit Company to lead the wholesale lender and business-service provider to a network of local farm credit associations across 15 southern…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Midlands Legal Elite
August 4, 2025
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…
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7 at Burnette Shutt &McDaniel included in new “Legal Elite” edition
August 4, 2025
Seven attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel have earned honors in a variety of practice areas in the latest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Three attorneys were recognized…
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City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, August 7, 2025
August 4, 2025
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…
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City of Columbia holds successful Center for Architecture grand opening
August 4, 2025
The City of Columbia, American Institute of Architects South Carolina Chapter (AIASC), South Carolina Architectural Foundation (SCAF) and the Main Street District, held a grand opening for the Center of…
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A dozen Robinson Gray attorneys named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2025 Legal Elite
August 1, 2025
Columbia Business Monthly has named 12 Robinson Gray attorneys to its annual “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list—an increase from last year’s 11. Selected through a vote by local practicing…
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Greenwood Capital expands employee ownership
August 1, 2025
Bond, Cooper, and Pyles are New Principals of the Firm Greenwood Capital announced three additional employee owners to the firm. Claud W. (Will) Bond IV, John W. Cooper, and Dr.…
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Two experienced Rock Hill attorneys join Frost Echols
August 1, 2025
Two experienced York County attorneys have joined Frost Echols to expand the firm’s civil litigation practice. Frost Echols has a national practice focusing on creditors’ rights and collection defense with…
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Sumner & Todd attorneys named to 2025 Legal Elite
August 1, 2025
Steve Sumner and Scott Todd, partners of Sumner & Todd Attorneys at Law in Greenville, have been voted by their peers to South Carolina’s Legal Elite 2025 for DUI Defense.…
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S.C. Certificate of Immunization for 5K-12th Grade School Entry Now Available Online
August 1, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is pleased to announce the addition of the S.C. Certificate of Immunization (DPH Form 4024) to the Statewide Immunization Online Network (SIMON).…
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Educators Who Inspire: Lander Recognizes Faculty Excellence Across Disciplines
August 1, 2025
One of the many reasons students choose Lander University to continue their education is because of the unparalleled mentorship they receive from professors who challenge them in the classroom, and…
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InSource Fuels Future Workforce with $250K Mechatronics System Donation to PTC
August 1, 2025
InSource Solutions is proud to announce the donation of a Festo Mechatronics Learning System, valued at $250,000, to Piedmont Technical College (PTC). This contribution to PTC’s Laurens Center for Advanced…
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Beemok launches start-up pitch competition offering $1M for local companies
July 31, 2025
Applications open today due by September 30 Today, Beemok Capital launched Catalyst, a new initiative designed to fuel early-stage companies across Charleston’s Tri-county area. At its core, Catalyst, is…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Susan Johnson, Nature at Work
July 31, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Book signing Aug. 2 features new children’s book on Declaration of Independence
July 31, 2025
Children’s author Karen Petit will be at M. Judson Booksellers in Greenville on Saturday, Aug. 2, a pivotal date as the nation marks the 249th anniversary of the signing of…
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SC Drivers Face New Hands-Free Law Starting Sept. 1: What You Need to Know
July 31, 2025
Warning Period Begins September 1 Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by members of the General Assembly and state agency leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3276, the…
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The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 10th Annual PARK(ing) Day!
July 31, 2025PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform on-street parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
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Columbia Streams Art public art program awards 12 local artists with more than $15,000 in micro-grant funding for creative projects
July 31, 2025
A jury pool of local artists/arts professionals reviewed seventeen micro-grant applications submitted The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art program has awarded $15,250 in micro-grants to 12 local artists, with funding ranging from…
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Forged Physical Therapy celebrates grand opening at new Columbia location
July 31, 2025
The City of Columbia welcomes the grand opening of Forged Physical Therapy’s newly expanded clinic at 1150 Bower Parkway, Suite F8. The ribbon-cutting celebration will take place on Tuesday, August…
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Future Angel Oak Preserve entrance road receives a new, community-chosen name
July 31, 2025
Road name honors the promise to safeguard the Angel Oak and its surrounding acres in perpetuity Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current…
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Seven Midlands women named Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
July 31, 2025
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor seven Midlands area women for their courage, confidence, and character. Since 1993, the Women of Distinction event has recognized…
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City of Columbia to spray for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the season starting Thursday, July 31
July 31, 2025
In an effort to control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness, the Columbia Police Department’s Code Enforcement Division will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the…
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City of Columbia launches “Sistercare Saturdays” to support survivors of domestic violence – Aug 9
July 31, 2025The City of Columbia announced the launch of “Sistercare Saturdays,” a new community initiative aimed at raising funds and awareness for Sistercare, a local nonprofit that supports victims of domestic…
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CHS Cares helps Lowcountry educators clear their lists
July 31, 2025
Charleston International Airport (CHS) will once again sponsor its community initiative, CHS Cares: Clear the List campaign, providing local educators with much-needed school supplies for the upcoming academic year. The…
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DeWees Real Estate Group represents sellers in the sale of Lake Murray Golf Center
July 31, 2025
DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm, announced the sale of the Lake Murray Golf Center located at 2032 Old Hilton Rd, Chapin, SC. Broker in Charge,…
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US News & World Report names Bon Secours Hospitals Best in Greenville metro area
July 31, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis has been recognized as a 2025-2026 “Best Hospital” by the U.S. News & World Report. Together, the health system’s two hospital campuses – St. Francis Eastside…
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Generation Five Homes celebrates 5 years of building custom homes
July 31, 2025
The Lowcountry’s Only True Turnkey Modular Builder Marks a Milestone Generation Five Homes, the Lowcountry’s premier full-service modular home builder, is proud to celebrate its fifth anniversary this July. Founded…
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City of Charleston launches ‘Operation Move-Out’ to reduce downtown clutter
July 31, 2025
The City of Charleston’s annual Operation Move-Out initiative will take place from July 31 through August 5, 2025 (with no work scheduled for Sunday, August 3), as students and tenants…
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1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas appoints first General Manager
July 31, 2025
1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, a leading provider of HVAC, plumbing, and gas services in the Lowcountry, announces the appointment of RJ Adolfi as its first General Manager.…
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