Sturm elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 9, 2025
H. Richard Sturm, regional president of the Carolina’s for Ameris Bank, Mt. Pleasant, SC, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a…
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Omatic partners with investment firm Clearhaven Partners
July 9, 2025
To Accelerate Its Mission to Solve Data Interoperability and Management for Nonprofits CHARLESTON, SC and BOSTON, MA – Omatic, the leading integration and data platform for social impact organizations and…
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BermudAir adds twice-weekly service from Charleston International Airport
July 9, 2025
Just in time for the peak summer travel season, BermudAir announces expanding from a once-weekly service to a more convenient twice-weekly service, effective August 7, 2025. The new service on…
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Eurocharm Group selects Kershaw County for first North American manufacturing facility
July 9, 2025
Eurocharm Group, a metalworking supplier, announced it selects Kershaw County to establish its first North American manufacturing facility. The company’s $12 million investment will create 46 new jobs. Headquartered in…
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YMCA of Greenville renovates Simpsonville location with $10.7 million in JEDA bonds
July 9, 2025
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) issued $10,690,000 in Economic Development Revenue Bonds for the YMCA of Greenville to finance the expansion of the Prisma Health Family YMCA campus in…
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Planned multimillion-dollar solar investment to energize Richland County
July 9, 2025
Pontiac Solar LLC announced plans to construct a solar farm in Eastover, in southeast Richland County. The company plans to invest $112.5 million to develop a tract along Pine Thicket…
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Presbyterian College Unveils a Dynamic New Website, Strengthening Community Ties and Spotlighting Student Impact
July 9, 2025
Presbyterian College has launched an engaging new website designed to welcome prospective students, alumni, and community members with easy navigation, bold visuals, and a strong emphasis on both academic excellence…
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The Brew and Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Hoyt Hanvey Jewelers’ Grand Opening
July 9, 2025
Local business leaders and community members are invited to gather on Wednesday, July 16th for a special edition of The Brew Laurens County, hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of…
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Gov. McMaster Announces Deployment of South Carolina Team to Texas for Flood Response
July 9, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of South Carolina Task Force 1 (SC-TF1), the state’s Urban Search and Rescue team, to assist with response and recovery efforts following severe…
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Bismarck Joins Lander as Education Dean
July 9, 2025
Lander University has welcomed Dr. Stephen Bismarck to his position as dean of the College of Education. Dr. Bismarck joins Lander from the University of South Carolina Upstate, where he…
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Six Local Heroes Recognized for Decades of Service in Laurens County
July 9, 2025
On July 8, 2025, at the Hickory Tavern Fire Department’s monthly meeting, State Representative Luke Rankin honored six extraordinary volunteer firefighters who have each served over two decades protecting their…
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Christmas in July: Reserve Your Tree, Wreaths & Garland Now at LushAcres Farm
July 9, 2025
It may be summer in South Carolina, but at LushAcres Farm, the countdown to Christmas has officially begun. As part of their festive. LushAcres is inviting families to reserve their…
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LCCA Seeks Donations of Toilet Paper and Paper Towels for Cancer Patients
July 9, 2025
The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) is putting out a simple but heartfelt request: they are in urgent need of toilet paper and paper towels for the cancer patients they…
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Favorite Hymns & Hallelujahs of the Faithful: An Evening of Worship with Dawn Smith Jordan
July 8, 2025
A special night of music and inspiration is coming to Laurens as First United Methodist Church hosts recording artist, speaker, and former Miss South Carolina Dawn Smith Jordan, for an evening…
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Bow Riding and “Aura Farming” Pose Serious Dangers on the Water, Warns SC DNR
July 8, 2025
As summer boating season continues in South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SC DNR) is reminding boaters of the serious risks associated with bow riding — a…
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GJFF SummerFest to feature three events this summer
July 8, 2025
The Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s signature summer event is back, and we are kvelling (bursting with pride). SummerFest 2025 invites you to celebrate in three locations, with three events, and…
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Assistant Chief Crystal Roberts Honored by Clinton City Council for 25 Years of Service
July 8, 2025
The City of Clinton formally recognized Assistant Chief Crystal Roberts for her 25 years of dedicated service to the Clinton Police Department during its July City Council meeting on Monday.…
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Update on Pollard Family Still Displaced After Devastating House Fire
July 8, 2025
Kate and Dustin Pollard and their children are still without a home following the devastating house fire that destroyed everything they owned on June 30th. The fire has since been…
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Bon Secours performs 1st BiPortal Endoscopic Spine Surgeries in SC
July 8, 2025Bon Secours announced a major milestone in surgical care: the successful completion of South Carolina’s first BiPortal Endoscopic Spine surgeries. This ultra minimally invasive technique represents a major step forward…
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“Connecting Communities” mural series starts in Swansea
July 8, 2025
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) announced that as a part of our “#DoBeautifulThings” campaign, we have committed to installing murals in municipalities across Lexington and Richland Counties. The first mural…
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Hartness welcomes Diggs Designs to the Village Center
July 8, 2025
The lifestyle boutique and interior design studio is set to open in January 2026, joining a vibrant mix of local businesses Hartness announced that Diggs Designs will join the growing…
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Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 170 acres of forests and critical waterways in Oconee County
July 8, 2025
Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever and private landowners recently worked together to finalize conservation easements on two properties in Oconee County. The conservation of these properties, known as Oconee Station…
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Meals on Wheels of Summerville embarks on a new chapter at the Little Blue House
July 8, 2025Community Invited to Support Renovations Through Matching Campaign Celebrating More Than 43 Years of Service As demand for home-delivered meals continues to rise in the Lowcountry, Meals on Wheels…
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SEC Successfully Completes Statewide Voter Registration Check
July 8, 2025
An Important Step in Maintaining the Accuracy and Integrity of Elections The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has successfully completed a statewide voter confirmation mailing and related voter list…
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County Public Works officials to deliver quarterly update on Main Road Segment A project
July 8, 2025
Charleston County Public Works officials will host a quarterly public meeting for the Main Road Corridor Segment A project on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at…
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Young’s Farm protected forever
July 8, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust announced the permanent protection of a 225-acre working agricultural property owned by Rita and Melvin Young in Dorchester County. Located just outside the Town of Saint George,…
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Greenville Technical College’s Culinary Institute of the Carolinas rebrands
July 8, 2025
The Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at Greenville Technical College recently unveiled a refreshed brand identity that better reflects the program’s prestige, aligns with the college’s new brand and reinforces…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds four new members
July 8, 2025The Columbia Museum of Art announces Bill Bodine, Lander Hiott, Felicia Rhue Howard, and J.P. Scurry as the four new members elected to serve on its board of trustees for…
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Rotary Club of Lexington celebrates start of new Rotary year and inducts 2025-2026 officers and new board members
July 8, 2025
The Rotary Club of Lexington, which has served the Lexington community for over 50 years, proudly kicked off the new Rotary year on July 10, marking the official start of…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Excellence Safety Award for 15th consecutive year
July 8, 2025
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and operations support services provider, has earned the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. This prestigious…
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CCSD leader Sharon Randall appointed principal at Morningside Middle
July 8, 2025
Charleston County School District announced that Sharon Randall has been named principal of Morningside Middle School. Currently the assistant principal at the East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies, Randall brings…
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Charleston County Parks’ Inclusive Prom is back August 9
July 8, 2025
Join us for a Space-tacular, Galaxy-Themed Inclusive Prom The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission invites all members of the community with disabilities to the annual Inclusive Prom on Aug.…
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CS INSTRUMENTS establishing North American headquarters in Beaufort County
July 8, 2025
CS INSTRUMENTS, a manufacturer of compressed air measuring technology, announced it is establishing its North American headquarters in Beaufort County. The company’s $3.6 million investment will create 13 new jobs.…
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South Carolina DPH unveils online health compass for county-level data insights
July 7, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina announced the launch of South Carolina Health Compass — an online collection of data dashboards…
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From Pasture to Purpose, Part Three: A Dream Unleashed at Pet Commander Kennels
July 7, 2025
By Brenda Stewart, Publisher, Laurens County Buzz This article is part three in a three-part series about JBW Farms and the journey of the Watkins family as they turned faith,…
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California Governor Newsom Making Stop in Laurens as Part of SC Tour
July 7, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom will participate in a special meet-and-greet event in Laurens on Wednesday, July 9. The visit is part of his statewide “On the Road With Governor Newsom” tour, organized in…
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Mountain High Outfitters opens in Columbiana Centre
July 7, 2025
Birmingham, Alabama based Mountain High Outfitters has officially opened in the great state of South Carolina. Their first location has opened inside the Columbiana Centre in Columbia SC. The official…
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Vice Presidents selected at Greenville Technical College
July 7, 2025
Two vice presidents have been appointed to leadership roles at Greenville Technical College. Dr. Candice Lewis was selected as vice president of learning and workforce development, succeeding Dr. Larry Miller,…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Office Market Q2 2025
July 7, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Shrinking availability may spur new construction Market Highlights Class A availability in Downtown Charleston is shrinking rapidly as no full floors remain. As the…
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Greenville Technical College and Prisma Health join forces to train new EMS workers
July 7, 2025
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Prisma Health will collaborate to attract and prepare new Emergency Medical Technician workers. According to the South Carolina Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association, the state’s…
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Converse Graduate Chloe Cleland ’25 wins Fulbright Research Scholarship
July 7, 2025
May 2025 graduate Chloe Cleland recently made history at Converse when she became the first recipient of the University’s Fulbright Research/Study Scholarship in more than 50 years. Having completed more…
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Town Theatre – July 11-27
July 7, 2025
“Just look at the world around you ~ such wonderful things surround you ~ what more is you lookin’ for?” Indeed, life under the sea is a magical kingdom. But…
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Colliers brings two Class A office buildings in Columbia to full occupancy
July 7, 2025
Colliers has been awarded the leasing assignment for an additional building in the Center Point office park Colliers | South Carolina brokers Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM have…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Victoria Matise
July 7, 2025
Wallick Investments, LLC announced Ms. Victoria (Tori) Matise, a 2024 University of Georgia Honors graduate in Finance, has joined the firm as an Investment Advisor Representative. Her responsibilities include business…
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acac Greenville completes major revitalization of its fitness floor and tennis courts
July 7, 2025acac Fitness & Wellness’s Congaree Road site looks and feels a little different this week. The 55,000 SF foot fitness center redid its fitness floor with 38 new pieces of…
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2025 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate grants
July 7, 2025
Ten at the Top and Hughes Investments are excited to launch the 12th annual Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Vibrancy Grants. Since 2013, the program has funded over 35 vibrancy initiatives…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomes J. Andrew Ritner to its Retail & Hospitality Practice Group
July 7, 2025
Collins and Lacy, P.C. welcomed J. Andrew Ritner to its Retail and Hospitality Practice Group. Andrew’s career has been defined by his unwavering commitment to both his country and clients…
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Genesis Healthcare receives national recognition for excellence in patient care
July 7, 2025
Genesis Healthcare, which operates multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers across South Carolina, has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to exceptional patient care. The Health Resources and Services…
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Bubble Paper welcomes Alexandra Briordy as Marketing Manager
July 7, 2025
Bubble Paper, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, announced the addition of Alexandra Briordy to its Marketing Team as a Marketing Manager. With a strong foundation in digital marketing, analytics,…
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Midlands Technical College finishes number two in the nation at SkillsUSA
July 7, 2025
Midlands Technical College’s (MTC’s) Building Construction Technology team won silver in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, held June 23-27, 2025 in Atlanta, GA. The award marked the fourth…
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