Northside Development Group announces new CEO David Summers
June 26, 2025
After an extensive national search, the Board of Directors of Northside Development Group (NDG) announced the appointment of David Summers as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2, 2025. Summers brings…
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Entrepreneur Minute – John Seaman, Data Moose
June 26, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, 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 our markets…
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Avant Holdings plans to purchase and restore the former Whit-Ash buildings in the Vista
June 26, 2025
Avant Holdings, LLC, a South Carolina-based real estate development and investment company, is under contract to acquire the former Whit-Ash Furnishing properties, a prominent historic landmark in Columbia’s Vista district.…
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Granddad’s Fiddle
June 25, 2025
By Tom Poland Long did Grandad’s fiddle hang on my mother’s living room wall. I could never walk by it without wondering … “What’s its story?” Best I recall,…
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Laurens County Council Recap – General Operating Budget and First Reading of Temporary Moratorium on Open Space Residential Developments
June 25, 2025
During a called meeting on Monday evening, the Laurens County discussed the general operating budget and had the first reading of a temporary Moratorium on open space residential developments. Bridge…
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Greenville Tech Foundation receives grant to strengthen the local community
June 25, 2025
The Greenville Tech Foundation has received a grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina to further its efforts to support the ASPIRE program, which addresses key barriers…
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Oasis Animal Hospital & Emergency Center welcomes Board-Certified Surgeon and Expands Surgical Services
June 25, 2025
Advanced Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Procedures Now Offered Locally Oasis Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is proud to announce a major expansion of its surgical offerings with the addition of…
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Segra Park brings back Tacos & Margarita Festival
June 25, 2025
Event sold out in 2024 and returns to Segra Park October 4 The Columbia Fireflies announced the return of their Taco & Margarita Festival slated for Saturday, October 4 from…
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Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center launches “Community Conversations”
June 25, 2025
Presented by Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center is proud to announce the launch of its newest initiative, Community Conversations, a monthly series spotlighting a community leader…
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Literacy SC adds new expertise to Board as program grows regionally
June 25, 2025Literacy SC welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors this spring, bringing fresh energy and a wider range of expertise at a time of rapid organizational growth. With…
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LawyerLisa expands to Aiken, welcomes new attorney Karl Lutterloh
June 25, 2025
LawyerLisa, LLC, a leading elder law and estate planning firm serving South Carolina, announced the opening of its newest location in Aiken, SC, and to welcome Attorney Karl Lutterloh to…
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Junior Achievement and BofA drive financial literacy for South Carolina high schoolers
June 25, 2025
Multi-stop JA Finance Park Mobile tour provided students an immersive financial experience Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater South Carolina and Bank of America partnered to deliver financial literacy education to…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Jennifer Mihalic as Senior Director of Media Relations
June 25, 2025
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising, and event management firm, announced the addition of Jennifer Mihalic as Senior Director of Media Relations. Mihalic will oversee the agency’s public…
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Lowcountry Land Trust & Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission expands recreation and restores waterway access on Johns Island
June 25, 2025
Protection of 66-acre property responds to community needs while preserving forestland, fields, and water quality for future generations Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways…
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2025 Upstate Heart Ball unites community to create a world of longer, healthier lives
June 25, 2025
American Heart Association annual event raises support to fight heart disease and stroke in the Upstate Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., and new published…
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Richland County mailing notices for property value changes
June 25, 2025
Notifications are not tax bills; use online application for appeals Richland County is giving many property owners an early heads up about changes to the value of their property for 2025.…
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Town of Hilton Head Island announces changes to beach parking fees effective June 24
June 25, 2025At the Hilton Head Island Town Council’s meeting on June 17, the members amended the Town’s beach parking program fees, effective as of June 24, to the following: Weekend Parking Fees (Saturday…
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Colliers hires Avery Frazeur as Marketing Assistant in Columbia office
June 25, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Avery Frazeur has been hired as Marketing Assistant in the firm’s Columbia office. In her role, Frazeur will create and manage a variety of marketing…
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Congaree Land Trust permanently protects 174-acre family farm in COWASEE Basin
June 25, 2025
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) announced the permanent conservation of 174 acres of land in Sumter County. This newly protected property is a significant addition that further protects the ecological integrity…
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Robinson Gray’s Molly Campolong honored among South Carolina’s Women in Business
June 25, 2025
Robinson Gray Member Molly Campolong has been recognized by Integrated Media Publishing as part of their 2025 statewide list of Women in Business. This annual list from the publishers of…
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BASF ECMS celebrates completion of sixth manufacturing apprenticeship cohort
June 25, 2025
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) recognized five apprentices who successfully completed its North American Apprenticeship Development Program on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Tri County Technical College’s (TCTC)…
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The M&A Source recognizes M&A advisor David Yezbak
June 25, 2025
The M&A Source has awarded David Yezbak, President of Apogee Equity Partners, with the Gold Club Award for outstanding performance in 2024 as a part of its annual Member Awards…
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Duke Energy urges North Carolina and South Carolina customers to reduce electric usage
June 25, 2025
As high temperatures increase, Duke Energy is urging customers in the Carolinas to reduce their energy use during periods of peak demand today, June 23 from 3-8 p.m. to help…
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Greenville Literacy Association announces dates for 2025 Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
June 25, 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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JDPR promotes Wendy Henry to account group manager
June 25, 2025
Agency celebrates senior team member’s 10-year tenure JDPR, a strategic marketing and communication agency providing services to regional, national and global clients for more than 30 years, has promoted Wendy…
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A seat at the table
June 25, 2025
By Jeff Becraft Last week I was at a week-long retreat with a children’s home. As part of this retreat, we all have meals together. We wait until everyone is seated…
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Hurricane Season Begins: Laurens County, Be Ready—and Stay Alert
June 25, 2025
As the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins (June 1–November 30), forecasters are warning of another active year. Following last year’s devastating Hurricane Helene, inland communities like Laurens County were starkly reminded that…
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A New Icon in the Sky: LCWSC Raises 1-Million-Gallon Elevated Water Tank
June 25, 2025
A striking new symbol of progress now towers above the treetops of Laurens County. On Saturday, June 14, the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) raised the bowl of…
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Watch Your Wallet: Why Monitoring Your Bank Account is More Important Than Ever
June 25, 2025
In an age where paper checkbooks are rarely balanced and banking is done with a few taps on a smartphone, it’s easy to get lulled into a false sense of…
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Battle-Tested Conservative Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Run for Governor
June 25, 2025
Monday night, June 23rd, Attorney General Alan Wilson announced his candidacy to become South Carolina’s next Governor. “Today is a pivotal moment for our state. The future of South Carolina…
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SBA offers disaster relief to South Carolina small businesses, private nonprofits affected by drought
June 24, 2025
Low Interest Disaster Loans Now Available The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in South Carolina…
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Laurens County Fire Service Acquires Critical Equipment Through Forestry Commission Program
June 24, 2025
The Laurens County Fire Service marked a major win last week with the acquisition of several vital emergency vehicles through the South Carolina Forestry Commission’s Federal Excess Property (FFP) program.…
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Upstate Earth Month 2025: 67,000 Pounds of Litter and a Growing Legacy of Impact
June 24, 2025
April 2025 marked the third year of the Upstate Earth Month collaboration, and communities across nine counties came together once again to clean, educate, and inspire. This multi-county effort, led…
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Charleston, SC Mayor William Cogswell honors Southern First Bank
June 24, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that it has been recognized by the City of Charleston with a local proclamation for National Homeownership Month. The…
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AG Alan Wilson Announces $100K Grant to Strengthen SC’s ICAC Unit and Support Victims
June 24, 2025
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office will receive a $100,000 grant from the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) to support the mental health of…
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Dual Enrollment program at Greenville Technical College earns accreditation
June 24, 2025
The Accreditation Commission of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) has granted initial accreditation to the Dual Enrollment program at Greenville Technical College (GTC) along with five other…
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Confirmed Rabies Case in Laurens County Involves Skunk, Pet Exposure
June 24, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Burton and Stagecoach roads in Laurens, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare debuts nation’s first AI-powered full-service coffee shop
June 24, 2025
Roper St. Francis Healthcare has officially opened Palmetto Market, a groundbreaking 24/7 coffee and gift shop located inside Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston. Uniquely powered by Amazon’s Just…
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Lyons Industrial Properties represents Rudolph Logistics in a 95,000 SF lease in Duncan, SC
June 24, 2025
Lyons Industrial Properties announced the successful lease of approximately 95,000 square feet of Class A industrial space to Rudolph Logistics Group at 1061 Duncan-Reidville Road, a premier multi-tenant industrial facility…
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Charleston Symphony appoints Ryo Hasegawa as Assistant Conductor
June 24, 2025
The Charleston Symphony (CSO) announced the appointment of Ryo Hasegawa to Assistant Conductor, recognizing his outstanding leadership as Conductor of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO). This promotion signals an…
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SC Becomes Nation’s First Let Grow ‘Lighthouse State’
June 24, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is teaming up with the national nonprofit Let Grow to launch a groundbreaking statewide initiative. South Carolina is once again lighting the way—this…
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Colliers | South Carolina welcomes William Makepeace as Property Manager in Greenville
June 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced that William Makepeace has joined its Greenville office as Property Manager. In this role, Makepeace will oversee operations of a diverse commercial real estate portfolio…
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Cielo Digital Infrastructure selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina development project
June 24, 2025
Estimated $2.1 billion investment expected to create 30 new jobs Cielo Digital Infrastructure, LLC (Cielo), a provider of data center infrastructure, announced it selects Cherokee County to establish its first…
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Mayor Rickenmann joins nation’s mayors in Tampa and elected to Trustee at U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 93rd Annual Meeting
June 24, 2025Housing, Federal Budget Cuts, and Public Safety Among the Priority Issues at Largest Annual Gathering of Mayors Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann traveled to Tampa, Florida this week to attend the…
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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann launches re-election campaign for Mayor of Columbia
June 24, 2025Mayor Daniel Rickenmann officially launches his campaign for re-election, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening Columbia’s neighborhoods, expanding economic opportunities, and ensuring a safe, vibrant future for all residents. A respected…
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Palmetto Nuclear Coalition launches to advance South Carolina’s energy and economic future
June 24, 2025
DC BLOX, Milliken & Company, Google, and Nucor unite to support growth of nuclear energy across South Carolina. South Carolina’s top business and civic leaders have launched the Palmetto Nuclear…
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Palmetto Goodwill welcomes new Chief Financial Officer
June 24, 2025
Palmetto Goodwill, a local nonprofit that provides training, education and employment opportunities, proudly announces the appointment of Theresa Craft as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Craft replaces the retiring…
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Media Training Tips for Elected Officials and City Staff — From Someone Who’s Been on Both Sides of the Camera
June 24, 2025
By Lynnsey Gardner Baker Director at NP Strategy You know the phrase, “You catch more flies with honey than vinegar?” It’s a cliché for a reason—and one that applies perfectly…
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SIOS Technology announces strategic partnership with FCS InfoTech
June 24, 2025
To Deliver High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solutions Across India and the GCC Region SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high…
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Nancy Curtis named Vice President of CAMS Charleston region
June 24, 2025
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), a leading provider of community management throughout the Carolinas, announced the promotion of Nancy Curtis to Regional Vice President. Curtis has worked in the community…
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