City of Columbia accepting sponsors for 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
June 19, 2025
The City of Columbia is now accepting sponsors for the upcoming 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence, an annual walk focused on raising awareness, supporting survivors, and taking a stand…
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Local business earns sweet reward – America’s Best Chocolate Shop is in Greenville!
June 19, 2025
LaRue Fine Chocolate Honored by USA Today LaRue Fine Chocolate is the winner of “Best Chocolate Shop In America” by USA Today. “It feels a little surreal,” said founder Elizabeth Logan…
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SCMA announces new Board leadership: Grant Burns to Chair South Carolina’s leading manufacturing organization
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Grant Burns as the chair of the organization’s Board of Directors, alongside its full slate of board members. The elections took place…
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Farm Bureau Insurance names new agency manager
June 19, 2025
South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (SCFBMIC) has named Jonathan Jeffcoat agency manager for the Richland County office located at 960 George Rogers Blvd. “I’m honored and grateful for…
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ES Foundry and Greenwood County Economic Development win 2025 CiCi Award
June 19, 2025Greenwood County Economic Development and ES Foundry have received national recognition for ES Foundry’s innovative investment in Greenwood County, winning a 2025 Corporate Investment & Community Impact (CiCi) Award. Trade…
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The Annual Leon Irons Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit The Big Red Barn Retreat
June 19, 2025
The WildeWood Club, Presented by Truist on September 15th, 2025 The 4th Annual Leon Irons Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Sept. 15th, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 3:00…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives $50,000 grant to expand STEM programs across SC
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSMF) has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. Funding will provide greater accessibility…
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SC Chamber releases 2025 results for business report
June 19, 2025
Advocacy Resulted in $807 Million Impact for South Carolina’s Business Community The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) released its annual Results for Business report recapping its advocacy efforts during the…
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Coldwell Banker Caine’s Anderson office honored with South Carolina Historic Preservation Award
June 19, 2025
Coldwell Banker Caine announced that its newly renovated Anderson office—located in the former historic U.S. Post Office building at 401 N. Main St.—has been awarded a 2025 South Carolina Historic…
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Lowcountry Land Trust invites public to help name entrance road at Angel Oak Preserve
June 19, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, invites the community to help name the new entryway road leading into the…
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Home Telecom contributes to SCRA’s Tax Credit Program
June 19, 2025
For the fourth year in a row, Home Telecom is redirecting their South Carolina taxes to support the South Carolina Research Authority’s services. Home Telecom contributed $200,000 to the tax…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Multifamily Market Q1 2025
June 19, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Multifamily market resumes robust pace Market Highlights The first quarter saw occupancy back on the rise as the Charleston multifamily market experienced strong absorption…
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United Community expands Wealth division in Greenville with three veteran hires
June 19, 2025
United Community is strengthening its recently launched Wealth division with the addition of three experienced bankers in the Greenville market: Brian Hungerford, Kurt Schumacher and Charles Williams. Hungerford joins the…
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Farm Bureau Insurance names new agency manager
June 19, 2025
South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (SCFBMIC) named Bryce Wilkins as the new agency manager for the Richland-Northeast office located at 1038 Wildwood Centre Dr., Suite B. “I’m thrilled to be…
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Blink Book Review: “Uncommon Favor: North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three” by Dawn Staley
June 18, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell I’m not usually one to pick memoirs by sports icons. Musicians, journalists, writers or politicians, yes. But not often sports heroes. I admit, I just…
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They Just Upped And Left
June 18, 2025
By Tom Poland Late 1950s. May 1. Riding with Dad by a cement block house. White. A few clothes out back on the clothesline. Diapers mainly. A tricycle with…
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Hill Construction breaks ground on SouthShore Marina on Lake Murray
June 18, 2025
Hill Construction has officially broken ground on a major expansion at SouthShore Marina. The project will include two 75-foot-tall, 7-story dry stack boat storage buildings, each capable of holding 175…
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New Delivery Service ‘NeighborhoodGo’ Launches in Laurens County with Community-Focused Approach
June 18, 2025
Laurens County just got a little more connected. NeighborhoodGo, a new local delivery service, officially launched Monday, June 16, offering residents a more affordable and community-centered way to get meals…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Multifamily Market Q1 2025
June 18, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Multifamily market performs as next wave begins Market Highlights Columbia’s multifamily market continues to accelerate alongside the region’s evolving growth patterns as housing demand…
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Ritedose unveils state-of-the-art distribution and logistics facility at Ritedose Performance Park
June 18, 2025New facility expands Ritedose’s capabilities to handle well over 2 billion doses per year The Ritedose Corporation, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) technology, today unveiled its new…
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Interim HealthCare named a 2025 Top Workplace in South Carolina
June 18, 2025
Interim HealthCare has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace in South Carolina, an honor awarded by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine, in partnership with…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Mark S. Barnes Chief of Staff
June 18, 2025
South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the appointment of Mark S. Barnes, MBA, CGFO, as his new Chief of Staff. Barnes brings more than three decades of experience…
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City of Laurens Council Approves Budget, Discusses Noise Ordinance Enforcement, and Elects Mayor Pro Tempore
June 18, 2025
The Laurens City Council met for its regular June meeting on Tuesday, June 17th with Mayor Nathan Senn opening the session by expressing appreciation for the community’s involvement in the…
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Summer Fun Returns to Downtown Laurens with Finally Friday Block Party
June 18, 2025
Summer fun is heating up on the Square as Main Street Laurens invites the community to the next Finally Friday event on Friday, June 20, from 6 to 9 p.m.…
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Six Local Students Represent Laurens Electric on Washington Youth Tour
June 18, 2025
Laurens County teens join over 2,000 students from across the nation for a week in D.C. Six rising high school seniors from Laurens Electric Cooperative’s service area have joined 71…
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Annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest Showcases the Beauty of Laurens County
June 17, 2025
The Laurens County Conservation District is once again calling on local photographers to capture the natural beauty of our surroundings in the 2025 Earth & Sky Photo Contest. Open to…
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Scholarships and an enduring symbol of her father’s faith help Piedmont Technical College student Kristen Chayka achieve lifelong ambition
June 17, 2025
Kristen Chayka’s stethoscope is more than a medical instrument. It is an enduring symbol of her father’s faith in her. Chayka, 28, who lives in Abbeville, fulfilled a lifelong ambition…
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Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization Announces 2025 Judges’ Panels
June 17, 2025
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has announced the panelists tasked with selecting the next Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen. The 2025 competition, taking place in Columbia…
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Dorchester County enhances water infrastructure for Dorchester District 4 school and local career center
June 17, 2025
Dorchester County Government is enhancing water infrastructure in the northwestern portion of the county by installing a new 12-inch water line spanning 4,600 linear feet along Schoolhouse Road in Dorchester.…
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Jake Moore, Sr. presented with State’s highest civilian honor at 50 year celebration
June 17, 2025
On May 21, Moore Bradley Myers celebrated S. Jahue “Jake” Moore’s 50 years of practicing law with special honors at Stone River in West Columbia. With more than 200 friends, family, colleagues, and…
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South Carolina Maintains Coveted Aaa Credit Rating from Moody’s
June 17, 2025
South Carolina continues to demonstrate strong financial stewardship, as Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed the state’s Aaa credit ratingwith a stable outlook. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the positive news today,…
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Whitten Center to Host 4th of July Parade Celebration on July 3
June 17, 2025
The spirit of Independence Day will be on full display at the Whitten Center in Clinton as they host their annual 4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 3. The…
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Charleston Learning Center to offer Google Career Certificates
June 17, 2025
Learning Paths Focus on Seven High-Demand Careers Charleston Digital (CDC) announced that the Charleston Learning Center is partnering with Google to provide residents of the Tri-County area with scholarships for…
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Greenville celebrated the grand reopening of Cleveland Park Courts
June 17, 2025On Tuesday, June 17, the City of Greenville hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand reopening of the newly renovated Cleveland Park Courts. The event highlighted the city’s continued…
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BoldAge PACE celebrates grand opening of North Charleston location with community festivities
June 17, 2025
PACE, a provider of Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), will officially celebrate the grand opening of its North Charleston center on Wednesday, June 18, from 12:00 to…
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Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization announces 2025 judges’ panels
June 17, 2025
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has announced the panelists tasked with selecting the next Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen. The 2025 competition, taking place in Columbia…
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Pam Wessel returns to Golden Career Strategies
June 17, 2025
Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies (GCS) announces the return of Pam Wessel as a senior consultant, coach, and sales consultant. Wessel, who worked with GCS from 2009 to 2015, brings extensive…
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Clemson Extension to Offer Master Gardener Course in Laurens County This Fall
June 17, 2025
Laurens County residents with a passion for gardening and community beautification will have the opportunity to take part in the Clemson University Extension Service’s Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course this…
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Gov. McMaster Calls for Continued Offshore Drilling Ban for South Carolina
June 17, 2025
Gov. McMaster Joins N.C. Gov. Stein to Protect Carolina Coast Governor Henry McMaster has issued two letters to federal officials requesting that South Carolina remain protected from offshore oil and…
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South Carolina Hunters for the Hungry to Host Annual Banquet August 9
June 17, 2025
South Carolina Hunters for the Hungry (SCHFH) will host its 2025 Annual Banquet on Saturday, August 9, at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Pauline, South Carolina. The evening promises to be…
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Blue Hose Slugger Joel Dragoo Continuing His Baseball Journey in the Phillies System
June 17, 2025
Former Presbyterian College standout Joel Dragoo is making the most of his opportunity in professional baseball, now competing for the Clearwater Threshers, the Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Dragoo’s journey to…
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CHS Graduate Nathan Meade Awarded Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship
June 17, 2025
Clinton High School graduate Nathan Meade has been named the 2025 recipient of the Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Teresa Graddick, a beloved…
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Judson Mill District and Judson Mill Play Café to launch Makers at the Mill Event
June 17, 2025
Evening market to feature more than 20 local vendors and celebrate Greenville’s creativity community The Judson Mill District, in partnership with Judson Mill Play Café, is launching Makers at the…
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Record Turnout at Laurens Electric Golf Tournament Raises $21,000 for Community Programs
June 17, 2025
A record number of local business leaders hit the greens on June 17 to support Laurens Electric Cooperative’s annual charity golf tournament, held at Holly Tree Country Club in Simpsonville.…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomes Deanene P. Thornwell to its Trucking and Retail & Hospitality Practice Groups
June 17, 2025
Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomed Deanene P. Thornwell as a senior associate to its Trucking, Retail & Hospitality, and Criminal Defense Practice Groups. Deanene brings a breadth of legal experience…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives seven Community Innovation Grants to support individuals with disabilities
June 17, 2025
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded seven Community Innovations Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Green Valley Country Club unveils Club ’58
June 16, 2025
A New Standard in Upscale Member Dining Green Valley Country Club (“Green Valley”) is opening the doors for its newest expansion, Club ’58. The club is hosting a grand opening…
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United Way of Kershaw County Summer Food Program 2025
June 16, 2025For over 20 years our United Way of Kershaw County has partnered with the Kershaw County School District with funding from the US Department of Agriculture and the SC Department…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere Healing with Grace as part of “Never Forgotten: The Emanuel Nine” commemoration
June 16, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will premiere the broadcast special Healing with Grace on June 19 at 8 p.m. on ETV. The one-hour special will also be available for streaming…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Market Q1 2025
June 16, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Strong regional economy boosts multifamily performance Market Highlights A wave of economic growth across the Greenville-Spartanburg market continues to bolster multifamily demand. Simultaneously, lifestyle-driven…
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