acac to partner with Greenville Humane Society this August
July 31, 2025
Sweat for the pets! This August, your gym time at acac supports our four-legged friends. As part of its 30 Days for $30 in August, 100% of every 30-day pass…
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Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Students Host Community Yard Sale Fundraiser for Belize Mission Trip
July 30, 2025
The Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctoral (PCOTD) program is excited to announce a Community Yard Sale Fundraising Event on Saturday, August 2nd, to support students traveling to Belize on a…
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Smart Business Recycling Program Accepting Survey Responses and Award Applications Through October 15
July 30, 2025
Businesses across South Carolina committed to sustainable practices have an opportunity to be recognized for their efforts. The South Carolina Smart Business Recycling Program has officially opened its annual Survey…
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City of Fountain Inn Named One of the Safest Cities in South Carolina
July 30, 2025
The City of Fountain Inn has been recognized as one of the top 20 Safest Cities in South Carolina, according to a recent report by SafeWise. Among 64 cities evaluated,…
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Wild Dunes Resort appoints Chris Sessions as director of sales, marketing, and events
July 30, 2025
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt located on Isle of Palms, announced Chris Sessions as its director of sales, marketing, and events. Sessions will also serve on the resort’s…
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LawyerLisa, LLC welcomes Jeanean Petoskey as Chief Executive Officer
July 30, 2025
LawyerLisa, LLC announced the appointment of Jeanean Petoskey as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer. A widely respected leader in legal operations and business strategy, Ms. Petoskey brings a bold…
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Twelve No’s and a Yes: One Man’s Journey to Building a Business
July 30, 2025
By Jeff Becraft I have mentioned before that years ago I was with an organization called Fairway Outreach. One of the kids that was part of Fairway Outreach was…
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Highway 13, Cemetery Road
July 30, 2025
By Tom Poland Pot holes pockmarked the old road. She promised a bumpy ride, but rivulets of tar stitched her together, and that was good enough for me. I…
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Turner Padget’s Cathy Kennedy extends South Carolina Bar Leadership with new term on Board of Governors
July 30, 2025
Turner Padget announced that Columbia-based attorney Catherine (Cathy) H. Kennedy will serve another one-year term on the South Carolina Bar’s Board of Governors, effective July 1, 2025. In this role,…
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47 hospitals in South Carolina recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke
July 30, 2025
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care 47 hospitals in South Carolina are among the…
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City of Orangeburg celebrates milestone with ribbon cutting of new City Hall
July 30, 2025
Modern facility to enhance services and strengthen community engagement The City of Orangeburg announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new City Hall on Wednesday, August 6…
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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority dedicates home with Habitat Greenville
July 30, 2025
An agency that has long advocated for more affordable housing helped dedicate a home with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County Tuesday evening. The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) works…
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Charles & Associates offering Design-Build Renovation services
July 30, 2025
One of the region’s leading home repair firms is now offering Design-Build Renovation services. Design-build renovations are a project delivery method where a single entity is responsible for both the…
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9th Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament to Benefit CDS
July 30, 2025
Join golfers from across the Southeast for a day of fun, games, and friendly competition—while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Center for Developmental Services (CDS), continuing the legacy…
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New free reading lab offers real help for adults who want to read well
July 30, 2025
Literacy SC has launched a new free class for adults who want to raise their reading skills. It’s called the Turning Pages Reading Lab. Starting August 18 until November 21,…
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City of Columbia, Core Spaces, and Richland County announce transformative Municipal Complex and Downtown Development
July 29, 2025Announcement of the City of Columbia Municipal Complex at 1401 Main Street & Core Spaces’ Newest Mixed-Use Development, ōLiv Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Manager Teresa Wilson, Core Spaces Chief Development…
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Cooling Stations Remain Open Through Thursday as Heat Wave Persists
July 29, 2025
In response to the ongoing extreme heat, Laurens County Emergency Management has announced that all designated cooling stations will remain open through Thursday, July 31, to continue offering relief to…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces new shareholders
July 29, 2025
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – The Board of Directors of Colliers International South Carolina, Inc. announced the election of five new shareholders from three Colliers markets across South Carolina. The new shareholders are:…
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Religious Liberty Upheld as Federal Court Blocks Oregon Law Backed by AG Wilson and Allies
July 29, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed with him and 19 other states and has blocked an Oregon law that…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Displays Local Pride with Handmade Flags Honoring PC and Clinton High
July 29, 2025
Sadler Hughes Apothecary, a cornerstone of the Clinton community since 1917, is proudly showcasing two unique works of local craftsmanship: hand-crocheted flags representing Presbyterian College and Clinton High School. Created…
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Fountain Inn to Host National Night Out 2025 with Family Fun, Food, and Public Safety
July 29, 2025
The City of Fountain Inn Police Department is proud to host National Night Out 2025 on Tuesday, August 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Downtown Fountain Inn along…
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CPW Natural Gas Division Earns National APGA SOAR Award for Operational Excellence
July 29, 2025
The Laurens Commission of Public Works was recently presented with the American Public Gas Association’s (APGA) System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) award. This program honors those public natural gas systems that have…
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The Vault Salon + Spa to Host Grand Reopening Celebration in Downtown Laurens
July 29, 2025
A New Location, 10 Years in Business — and One Big Party to Celebrate! The Vault Salon + Spa in downtown Laurens is hosting a Grand Reopening Celebration, and the…
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M. Lynne West Awarded South Carolina’s Top Election Official Honor at SCARE Meeting
July 29, 2025
The South Carolina Association of Registration and Election Officials (SCARE) is proud to announce that M. Lynne West, Director of Voter Registration and Elections for Laurens County, has been named…
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Building a Culture of Excellence: Laurens 55 Opens 2025-2026 School Year with Purpose and Passion
July 29, 2025
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) held the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Laurens District 55 High School. The district and school administrative teams greeted…
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MUSC ranked South Carolina’s No. 1 hospital for 11th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report
July 29, 2025
MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th year in a row as the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina.…
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SCDMV unveils new driver’s license and ID card designs
July 29, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) unveiled designs for the state’s new driver’s licenses and identification cards, featuring enhanced security features and iconic visuals celebrating the Palmetto State.…
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Berkeley County receives additional $500,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment grant to revitalize St. Stephen area
July 29, 2025
Berkeley County has received a second $500,000 Brownfield Assessment grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to help revitalize the St. Stephen area. This initiative is part of a larger Brownfield…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Industrial Market Q2 2025
July 29, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Shrinking availability, residential pressure creating urgency Market Highlights Short-term demand pressure is building as new leasing has taken roughly 28% of Class A availability…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Industrial Market Q2 2025
July 29, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Leasing continues to rebound despite moveouts Market Highlights TwinStar Home’s end-of-quarter million-square-foot moveout masked healthy underlying activity as the Charleston market appears to be…
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Colliers brings historic 911 Lady Street to full occupancy
July 29, 2025
Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham of Colliers | South Carolina represented the landlord, Rosie Craig, CEO of R. MacFarlane Craig Historic Properties, in the leasing of 911 Lady Street…
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Lexington welcomes Diamond Youth Baseball World Series
July 29, 2025
The crack of the bat and roar of the crowd are set to fill the air as Lexington proudly welcomes youth baseball champions from 11 states and 6 different divisions…
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Mirci Executive Director to retire after three decades of service
July 29, 2025
Through Transformative Leadership in Mental Health Advocacy Julie Ann Avin Has Helped Mirci Become One of the State’s Most Respected Mental Health Organizations The Board of Directors of the Mental…
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Six law students awarded MGC Law Student Scholarships
July 29, 2025
Law firm McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) announced the six recipients of the 2025 MGC Law Student Scholarship, a program in its fifth year providing law students with access to…
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Brittney Kessler receives prestigious Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Sales Award
July 29, 2025
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Brittney Kessler, Greenville Chamber Senior Engagement Manager, the prestigious Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award at the Gold Level. This…
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FabLogix expands Spartanburg County operations
July 29, 2025
FabLogix, a pipe fabrication company, announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $9.8 million investment will create 150 new jobs. A subsidiary of Kelso Industries, FabLogix…
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Chamber welcomes Samantha Damato as Leadership & Workforce Development Coordinator
July 29, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce welcomed Samantha Damato to the team as the new Leadership & Workforce Development Coordinator. In this role, Samantha will play a key part in…
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Greenville Literacy Association announces dates for 2025 Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
July 29, 2025
The Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) will host its 24th annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale at McAlister Square on Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, August 10,…
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes Lexington Medical Center as Best Hospital for fourth year in a row
July 29, 2025
U.S. News & World Report has named Lexington Medical Center as the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area for the fourth consecutive year and has once again named it…
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Charleston Southern University announces banking partnership with The Huntington National Bank
July 28, 2025
Collaboration underscores shared commitment to education and community impact Charleston Southern University announced a new partnership with The Huntington National Bank to provide strategic financing, institutional banking services and access…
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College of Charleston and Trident Tech partner for new direct admission program
July 28, 2025
This week, the College of Charleston and Trident Technical College (TTC) will enter a new partnership to expand the new direct admission program known as the EPIC Scholars program. Through the…
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Bon Secours completes critical care expansion at downtown campus
July 28, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis announced the completion of renovations to expand its critical care and medical/surgical (med-surg) services on the Downtown campus. The updates will enhance patient care and increasing…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $15,000 to local Upstate non-profits
July 28, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has donated $15,000 to three Upstate non-profit organizations to help them deliver…
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National ministry based in Columbia, SC expands executive team
July 28, 2025
School Ministries Welcomes Two New National Leaders to Advance Released Time Bible Education School Ministries, a national leader in Released Time Bible Education, is pleased to announce two significant additions…
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Unpacked Leadership Conference announces powerhouse 2025 speaker lineup
July 28, 2025
Global Core Strategies & Consulting, today announced the speaker lineup for the 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference, featuring Major General Patricia R. Wallace, Colonial Life CEO Tim Arnold, and other transformational…
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Freedom Caucus Lawmaker Ralph Norman Vows to ‘Shake Things Up’ in South Carolina Governor Bid
July 28, 2025
Representative Ralph Norman (R‑SC‑5), a longtime conservative firebrand and member of the House Freedom Caucus, has officially entered the race to become South Carolina’s next governor. With current Governor Henry McMaster term-limited,…
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From Player to Coach: Pitching a New Baseball League in Laurens County
July 28, 2025
Baseball, for Ryland Culbertson, has always been more than just a game. It was a first love—one he left behind for another opportunity, but never quite forgot. “Baseball for me…
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TRIO announces team growth and new leadership roles as agency approaches 25th anniversary
July 28, 2025
TRIO, the longest-running, full-service woman-owned marketing agency in Mount Pleasant, is proud to announce the expansion of its team and several key promotions that mark the agency’s continued growth as…
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Richland Library’s new Executive Director announced by Board of Trustees
July 28, 2025
The Richland Library Board of Trustees has appointed Tamara King as the organization’s next executive director, effective August 24, 2025. This unanimous selection follows a comprehensive, nationwide search led by Bradbury Miller…
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Columbia Area Development Partnership now officially leading Richland County’s economic development efforts
July 28, 2025
The Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) has officially launched in Richland County, taking the lead on all economic development efforts for Richland County. This marks the full transition from the former…
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