Spoleto Festival USA reveals 2025 poster
May 20, 2025
Spoleto Festival USA has unveiled Professional Painter in a Dream, an evocative artwork by Hadi Falapishi, as the official poster for the 2025 Festival. The piece is part of Falapishi’s…
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Joel Jones receives S.C.’s Order of the Palmetto
May 20, 2025The award recognizes a lifetime of achievement and service to the state Joel Jones, the recently retired CEO of Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), has received the Order of the Palmetto,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Demands Accountability from Chinese Messaging App WeChat about Fentanyl Trafficking, Money Laundering
May 19, 2025
Attorney General Alan Wilson and five bipartisan attorneys general today demanded accountability from WeChat over concerns that the Chinese messaging app is a key enabler of fentanyl trafficking and illegal…
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“Poppy Lady” Visits East Elementary to Share the Story Behind the Symbol
May 19, 2025
On May 19, American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary Sergeant-At-Arms Deb Valiante—affectionately known in the community as the “Poppy Lady”—visited Clinton’s East Elementary School to bring history to life for second…
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Clemson honors recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award
May 19, 2025At a reception in May, the Clemson Alumni Association will honor the recipients of the 2025 Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor that the association bestows on former…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces new team additions in Columbia office
May 19, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce five new hires for its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) and Accounting departments in Columbia. Lauren Dodds has been hired as a…
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Nationally Acclaimed Silhouette Artist Clay Rice Coming to Sunny Meadow Boutique — Limited Spots Remain!
May 19, 2025
A rare artistic experience is coming to Laurens County. Sunny Meadow Boutique on the square in Laurens will welcome Clay Rice, internationally celebrated silhouette artist and children’s author, for a…
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Ben Alexander named 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Professional Malpractice Law in Greenville
May 19, 2025
The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® has named Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder J. Ben Alexander “Lawyer of the Year” for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville, South Carolina.…
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City of Columbia 2025 Youth Services Guide
May 19, 2025The City of Columbia announced the release of the 2025 Youth Services Guide, a comprehensive resource designed for parents and guardians. The guide highlights a variety of summer programs and…
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Not Perfect, But Progress: What the New SC Liquor Liability Law Means for You
May 19, 2025
By Diane Hardy, Executive Director of the Mom and Pop Alliance of SC It’s a Wrap! The 2024-2025 SC legislative Session is officially over. It has been one long and…
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Honoring Our Heroes: Memorial Day Ceremony and Car Show Set for May 26 in Laurens
May 19, 2025
On Monday, May 26, the community is invited to gather at the Laurens County Library’s Veterans Monument for a morning of remembrance, patriotism, and community pride as part of the…
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Richland One Board names superintendent finalists
May 19, 2025
The Richland One Board of School Commissioners has named three finalists in its search for a new superintendent. BWP & Associates, the firm hired by the Board to conduct the…
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Laurens County BUZZ named Small Business of the Quarter
May 19, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently named the Laurens County Buzz as the 2025 Small Business of the First Quarter—an honor that shines a light not only on the work…
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Moultrie Southern Cuisine Launches Soft Opening, Full Menu Debuts May 21
May 19, 2025
The buzz has been building, and now the wait is nearly over. Moultrie Southern Cuisine, the elevated Southern dining concept in downtown Laurens, began welcoming guests this past weekend for a…
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Open Enrollment Now Open for SC Education Scholarships—What Parents Need to Know
May 19, 2025
South Carolina parents looking for more options in their child’s education have an exciting opportunity. As of Monday, May 19, 2025, applications are now open for the state’s Education Scholarship…
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Determination, Persistence Mark Success of Lander Hooding, Pinning Ceremony Graduates
May 18, 2025
Lander University honored the achievements of graduates from the College of Graduate and Online Studies with a Hooding and Pinning Ceremony, where 106 graduate students and 61 online undergraduate students…
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Baseball Clinches Spot in 2025 Big South Tournament
May 18, 2025
For the sixth time in program history, and the second consecutive season, the Presbyterian College baseball team has secured a spot in the Big South Baseball Championship. The Blue Hose…
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Buzz-Worthy News: Laurens County BUZZ Named Small Business of the Quarter
May 18, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently named the Laurens County Buzz as the 2025 Small Business of the First Quarter—an honor that shines a light not only on the work…
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Support Local, Share Local — Small Actions That Make a Big Impact
May 18, 2025
Shop Local Series, Part 5 By Brenda Stewart, Publisher Laurens County Buzz We often think about supporting small businesses as something we do with our wallets—but one of the most…
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SCDPS Launches ‘Buckle Up, South Carolina’ Campaign Ahead of 100 Deadly Days of Summer
May 18, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), along with law enforcement partners statewide are joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national seat belt enforcement mobilization by kicking…
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Blessing of the River and Memorial Service
May 18, 2025
St. Mary’s Chapel, an Orthodox Anglican Mission in Laurens County, in partnership with the Town of Ware Shoals, will host a Blessing of the River and Memorial Service on Sunday, May 25 at…
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Clinton to Celebrate 2024 AA State Football Champions at Wilder Stadium
May 18, 2025
The community is invited to come together for a championship-sized celebration honoring the 2024 AA State Champion Clinton High School football team on Friday, May 23 at 6:00 PM in…
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Broadstreet.net celebrates ribbon-cutting ceremony in Downtown Camden
May 16, 2025
Broadstreet.net officially opened its new office in Downtown Camden with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Wednesday, May 7 at 11:45 a.m. The new location, situated at 537 E DeKalb Street…
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HUD announces over $50 million for affordable housing in southeastern Tribal communities
May 16, 2025
WASHINGTON – May 16, 2025, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced more than $52 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce welcomes Andrew Paskey to their Finance Team
May 16, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced the hiring of Andrew Paskey as Accounting Manager. In this role, Andrew will support the Chamber’s Finance and Accounting functions, including processing invoices,…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy expands groundbreaking Food Forest initiative to Ashleyville-Maryville
May 16, 2025
Support from Bank of America and Volvo For Life Fund The Charleston Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Charleston, is expanding its innovative Food Forest initiative with the…
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Charleston County Parks proclaims May 19-26 National Beach Safety Week
May 16, 2025
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) issued a proclamation on Monday to proclaim May 19-26 National Beach Safety Week. Charleston County beaches will soon become popular destinations for…
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SCDOT begins work on major improvement projects in Goose Creek
May 16, 2025
Along Red Bank Road and Henry Brown Jr. Blvd. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun work on a project involving safety improvements on Red Bank Road which also…
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Lexington Medical Center receives national recognition by Modern Healthcare
May 16, 2025
Named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2025 Lexington Medical Center has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in…
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Greenville Technical College hosts virtual adjunct faculty hiring event
May 16, 2025
Greenville Technical College is hosting a virtual adjunct faculty hiring event to recruit qualified educators for upcoming semester needs. The online event, scheduled for June 3 beginning at 5:30 p.m.,…
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FUEL accepting applications for 2H25 nonprofit grant program
May 16, 2025
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based branding and marketing agency, is accepting applications until June 13, 2025, for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the first half of 2025. As part…
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Richland County K-9 Memorial unveiled
May 16, 2025Sheriff Lott: “A fitting memorial” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Deceased K-9s with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) have been honored with a beautiful new memorial statue in RCSD’s…
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SeamonWhiteside marks 40 years of shaping southeast landscapes through growth, innovation, and impact
May 15, 2025
Visionary firm celebrates four decades of investing in people, place, and purpose across the Carolinas SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, is proud to…
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“Whose Live Anyway?” improv madness at the Koger Center
May 15, 2025
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? appearing live in concert at the Koger Center…
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Kardea Brown’s Southern Kitchen opens at Charleston International Airport
May 15, 2025
Celebrity chef opens first restaurant in hometown of Charleston in partnership with global hospitality company Delaware North Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, is celebrating the grand…
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The Cliffs at Mountain Park announces two key hires
May 15, 2025
General Manager, Dale Moeller, CCM, CAM and Head Golf Professional, Stephanie Reeves The Cliffs has announced two significant hires within the leadership team at The Cliffs at Mountain Park, Dale…
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Will Johnson named 2025 SCEDA Ally Award recipient
May 15, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder Will Johnson received the 2025 South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) Ally Award at the association’s annual meeting today in Myrtle Beach, South…
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Trinity Partners facilitates sale of two medical investment properties in Upstate South Carolina
May 15, 2025
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of two Class A medical office investment properties located in Upstate South Carolina. The transactions included 141 Halton Village Circle – a 6,244 square…
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Medicinal Whiskey Charity raises $150,000 for upstate charities
May 15, 2025
Medicinal Whiskey Charity, an organization founded by local bourbon enthusiasts to help fight childhood illness, raised $150,000 at their Kentucky Derby Party event on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 to benefit…
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JEDA issues $75 million in bonds for MUSC medical office expansions
May 15, 2025Berkeley and Charleston Counties The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) issued $75 million of tax-exempt and taxable bonds (“Bonds”) for the benefit of University Medical Associates (UMA) of the…
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Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission names Kevin Howell as GSP’s next President and CEO
May 15, 2025
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission has named Kevin E. Howell, I.A.P., C.M., as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, effective January 10, 2026. Howell will…
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Sola Salons expands to downtown Greenville with premium suites for established beauty professionals
May 15, 2025
Sola Salons, the nation’s premier salon suites concept, is excited to announce its newest location at 300 E McBee Ave. in the heart of Downtown Greenville’s growing North of Broad…
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Columbia Museum of Art June 2025 Calendar
May 15, 2025
EXHIBITIONS Sam Gilliam: Printmaker On view May 24 through August 31, 2025 Sam Gilliam (1933 – 2022) was one of the great innovators in postwar American painting. Early in his…
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Free summer at the Columbia Museum of Art is back
May 15, 2025
Two must-see exhibitions open May 24 The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Free Summer at the CMA, the reopening of first-floor galleries, and the opening of two…
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South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program celebrates 2025 graduates at Governor’s Mansion
May 15, 2025The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) graduated a new cohort of the next generation of business and manufacturing leaders during a ceremony at the governor’s mansion on May 14,…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Industrial Market Q1 2025
May 15, 2025
Robust activity ahead of growing trade headwinds Market Highlights South Carolina saw healthy levels of industrial activity in Q1 as Greenville-Spartanburg continued to lead the state with several notable manufacturing…
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South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the South Carolina State Museum announce unique partnership
May 15, 2025
The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame has finally found a home, sixty-five years after inaugurating its first class of inductees. The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the…
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Delicious by GB&D opens new full-service dining experience at The Commons
May 15, 2025
Third concept from the GB&D team brings seasonal chef-driven cuisine to Greenville’s beloved food hall in Unity Park Delicious by GB&D, the third concept from the team behind Leo’s Pizza…
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Southern First welcomes Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support
May 15, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, welcomed Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support and Senior Vice President. Rich has over 25 years of experience…
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Summerville Mayor’s Committee Luncheon honors scholars and celebrates community empowerment
May 15, 2025
The Summerville Mayor’s Committee held its annual luncheon, bringing together local leaders, educators, students, and community advocates to celebrate resilience, inclusion, and the transformative power of community support. The Committee,…
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