Local businesses encouraged to Deck the Halls for Good and support Homeless No More families
October 20, 2025
COLUMBIA, SC – Homeless No More is calling on local businesses to Deck the Halls for Good and transform their holiday office décor into a powerful act of community giving.…
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Experienced litigator David Bornemann joins Rogers Townsend
October 20, 2025
Rogers Townsend announced that David Bornemann has joined the firm’s litigation practice group. David will be based in the firm’s Columbia office. David joins the firm with a focus on construction-defect…
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Columbia celebrates grand opening of Lips by U Lab
October 20, 2025
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Council members, and representatives from the City of Columbia Economic Development joined local entrepreneur Tasha Feaster Jones Monday for the grand opening of Lips by…
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Devil Regiment Shines at State Championship, Achieves Highest Placement Since 1988
October 20, 2025
The Clinton High School Devil Regiment capped off an unforgettable season this weekend at the South Carolina Band Directors Association Class 2A State Championship, held at T.L. Hanna High School.…
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Presbyterian College’s Alpha Delta Pi to Host “ADPalooza” Philanthropy Carnival
October 20, 2025
Presbyterian College’s Alpha Delta Pi sorority is inviting the community to join them for a day of fun and philanthropy at ADPalooza, a carnival-style event taking place Saturday, October 25,…
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Truist Lecture on Free Enterprise kicks off the 2025-26 Presbyterian College Lecture Series
October 20, 2025
Alumnus Lee Hunter ’94 to speak on Oct. 22 Presbyterian College alumnus Lee Hunter ’94, chief operating officer of Hunter Hotel Advisors, will return to campus on Oct. 22 to deliver the Truist Lecture on…
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Little River Duck Race Set for Nov. 6: Adopt a Duck and Support Laurens Rotary
October 20, 2025
The ducks are ready to make a splash! The Laurens Rotary Club is gearing up for the 23rd Annual Little River Duck Race on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:30…
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A Living Tribute: Clinton Canopy’s Annual Daffodil Planting Returns November 8
October 19, 2025
Fall is here, and Clinton Canopy is ready to bring the community together for a meaningful tradition. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Clinton Canopy will host its third annual Daffodils…
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Laurens County Hiring Director of Building Codes
October 19, 2025
Laurens County is on the lookout for a new Director of Building Codes to lead the county’s inspection and code enforcement division. This pivotal leadership role involves supervising staff, ensuring…
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Blue Hose Dominate Stetson, Stay Perfect at 7–0 on Homecoming Saturday
October 19, 2025
Presbyterian College football delivered another commanding performance on a picture-perfect Homecoming Saturday, defeating the Stetson Hatters 42–7 before a crowd of more than 7,000 at Bailey Memorial Stadium. The win…
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Susan Carol joins lineup for BizArts Scooby-Doo murder mystery at the Columbia Museum of Art
October 17, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities and 7Sunday WHAT: BizArts is back and bolder than ever! In partnership with the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities (OBO), 7Sunday presents…
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City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to host SCORF project workshop for community service providers.
October 17, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement WHAT: The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) will host a SCORF Project Workshop. This workshop is designed…
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Dominion Energy to begin performing tree trimming activities as scheduled for 2025
October 17, 2025
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
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Lips by U Lab grand opening
October 17, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Councilmembers, City of Columbia Economic Development, Representatives from Lips by U Lab What: The City of Columbia announced the grand opening of Lips by U Lab,…
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Harcourts grand opening
October 17, 2025
Who: City of Columbia Economic Development, Harcourts North America CEO, Ben Brady and Harcourts Owners Tara Morawski, Chad Widtfeldt and Justin Green What: The City of Columbia celebrating the grand opening of Harcourts…
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City of Columbia announces closure of Woodcreek Farms Road Bridge for public safety
October 17, 2025
The City of Columbia has closed Woodcreek Farms Road, between Woodcreek Ridge Drive and Beaver Lake Drive, following findings from a routine annual bridge inspection conducted by the South Carolina…
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Holiday Market at the Daniel Island Recreation Center set for November 8, 2025 from 10am-4pm
October 17, 2025
The 5th Annual Holiday Market will be held November 8, 2025, 10am – 4pm, Daniel Island Recreation Center, 160 Fairbanks Drive, Daniel Island, free entry, plenty of free parking This…
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Charleston County invites public to share priorities for future transportation investments
October 17, 2025
Online survey is available for community input As part of its new Transportation Sales Tax (TST) planning process, Charleston County has launched an online public input form to gather ideas…
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ABA Automotive establishes Charleston County operations
October 17, 2025
$400,000 investment and three new jobs ABA Automotive, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality belt tensioners and idler pulleys based in Turkey, announced it is establishing its first U.S. operations…
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CCSD awarded grant to address opioid crisis
October 17, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff members are committed to serving students in every capacity, including matters related to substance abuse. Now, CCSD has additional resources to support its efforts;…
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City of Charleston continues series of meetings on 2026 transportation sales tax referendum
October 17, 2025
The City of Charleston held the first in a series of meetings last night to discuss the proposed 2026 Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Referendum and begin identifying the city’s…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Q3 2025
October 17, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Red-hot Upstate industrial market rockets towards record year Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg’s industrial market is on track for a record year, with 5.3M SF of net…
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Congaree Land Trust Presents Fall Celebration – Sunday at Wavering Place
October 16, 2025
Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for this year’s fall conservation celebration, “Sunday at Wavering Place,” on Sunday, November 2nd, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event will recognize CLT’s…
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Humanly acquires Sprockets, Qualifi, and HourWork to build end-to-end AI hiring platform
October 16, 2025
Humanly has announced the acquisitions of Sprockets, Qualifi, and HourWork, uniting three category leaders to create a true end-to-end conversational AI hiring platform. SC based SCRA/SC Launch and Venture South…
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Lane closure notice tonight due to Ashley River bridge construction
October 16, 2025
The City of Charleston, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and Mastec-Civil, will be placing nighttime lane closures in effect for Ashley River Crossing bridge construction.…
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InSite Consulting launches USA BEST Sites™
October 16, 2025
The New Manufacturer-Defined Standard for Industrial/Manufacturing Site Readiness™ Powered by industry leader InSite Consulting, USA BEST Sites™ is the nation’s first readiness program built entirely on manufacturer expectations—not consultant checklists…
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Google announces new $9B investment in South Carolina through 2027
October 16, 2025Funding supports Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as well as workforce development programs On October 13, Google announced a new, two-year $9 billion investment in South Carolina (2026-2027). Google’s…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd adds Douglas Thomas to Real Estate group
October 16, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Douglas “Doug” Thomas has joined the firm’s Real Estate practice group as special counsel. Doug is based in the firm’s Columbia office. “We are…
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Hispanic Alliance’s Homes for the Holidays tour returns December 13 with elegant décor, Latin flair, and a mission to uplift
October 16, 2025
The Hispanic Alliance invites Upstate residents to step inside a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration that blends exquisite home design, gourmet Latin cuisine, and a legacy of community impact. Homes for the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd adds Lauren Rounsville to Real Estate group
October 16, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., announced that Lauren Rounsville has joined the firm’s Real Estate practice group as special counsel. Lauren is based in Greenville. “We are thrilled to welcome Lauren…
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New Gateway at the Green meets “Deepest Affordability Needs”
October 16, 2025
Gateway at the Green, the new all-affordable 72-unit apartment community on Webb Road, officially opened today — not only complete but also fully leased. “We knew this would be a…
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Rebuild Upstate celebrates opening of new warehouse in Easley
October 16, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local home repair nonprofit, celebrated the grand opening of its new warehouse space in Easley last week. Rebuild Upstate serves low-income homeowners by making repairs and accessibility…
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Yip Premier Real Estate sets new benchmark in Northeast Columbia luxury market with 104 Old Camp Road closing
October 16, 2025
Yip Premier Real Estate, an independent boutique real estate firm serving the Midlands, announces the closing of 104 Old Camp Road, Elgin, SC, for $2,380,600. This sale establishes a new…
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Jamie Bellemare and Mark Vehorn join Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 16, 2025
Coldwell Banker Caine continues to expand its Greenville office with the addition of two new sales associates, Jamie Bellemare and Mark Vehorn. Together, they bring fresh perspectives and decades of…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Industrial Market Q3 2025
October 16, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Rent growth accelerates due to dwindling supply Market Highlights The Columbia industrial market faces an increasingly urgent inventory crunch as more than half of…
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South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition returns for third sweet season
October 16, 2025
The 3rd Annual South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition invites bakers, artists, designers, local businesses, and holiday enthusiasts of all ages to showcase their creativity in a celebration of community and…
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Airport coalition holds informational session for small business owners
October 16, 2025
The South Carolina Airports Coalition hosted, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, its 2025 Fly-In for Small Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Women-owned, and Veteran-owned businesses. The event took place at…
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City of Columbia launches Sharing the Road safety initiative and public survey to improve roadway safety
October 16, 2025
The City of Columbia is kicking off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users, from our more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit riders…
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Charleston construction leaders celebrate record success of Hard Hats with Heart campaign
October 16, 2025
More than 50 companies participated, helping raise over $260,000 for heart health The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, proudly celebrates the success…
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SCETV highlights coastal flooding in new episode of “IMPACT South Carolina” and live taping of “Palmetto Perspectives”
October 16, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced the premiere of a new episode of IMPACT South Carolina as well as an opportunity for the public to attend a live taping of Palmetto Perspectives on Oct.…
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Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. expanding Upstate operations
October 15, 2025
$9.2 million investment will create 43 new jobs Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. (MAS), a pioneer in high-performance vacuum technology, announced on October 14, 2025, it is expanding its operations in Laurens…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads Annual Silent Witness to Honor Victims of Fatal Domestic Abuse in 2024
October 15, 2025
Ceremony Held During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attorney General Alan Wilson led participants through the 28th annual Silent Witness Ceremony that was held today on the South Carolina State…
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Clemson Opens Applications for Inaugural Class at New College of Veterinary Medicine
October 15, 2025
Clemson University has officially opened the application window for its first class of veterinary students at the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, marking a historic milestone for…
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Clinton Girls Tennis Secures Back-to-Back Sweeps
October 15, 2025
The Clinton High School Girls Tennis Team continued its dominant run this week, securing back-to-back 6–0 victories over Columbia High School on Monday and Eau Claire High School on Tuesday.…
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The Dejected, Rejected Playwright
October 15, 2025
By Tom Poland May 2011. Jennifer’s email cut to the chase “We want you to write a play for Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play, Swamp Gravy.” “Me, write a…
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Colliers announces new accounting hires in Columbia office
October 15, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced Charlie Chicaiza and Jasmine Miller have joined the Columbia office as Property Accountants. In this role, they will prepare financial statements, reconcile accounts, calculate management…
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Cohn Construction completes fourth facility for The Pete Store
October 15, 2025
Cohn Construction has completed the renovation of the 30,000 SF facility for The Pete Store, a Peterbilt dealership, in Asheville, North Carolina. This project marks the fourth project between Cohn…
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Afaxys healthcare company announces Christian Bloomgren as new President, CEO
October 15, 2025
Afaxys, Inc., a Public Benefit Corporation and first-of-its kind socially conscious healthcare company focused on serving public health professionals and their patients, announced the retirement of Ronda Dean, Chief Executive…
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“Let’s Talk Feet”: Podiatrists Lead Engaging Discussion at Lander University
October 15, 2025
Proper footwear, toenails, bunions and calluses were all up for discussion Tuesday evening, October 14, as the Lakelands community gathered in Lander University’s Abney Cultural Center Auditorium for the most…
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Vendors Wanted for Broad Street UMC Christmas Market — December 6
October 15, 2025
Broad Street United Methodist Church is inviting local vendors to participate in its upcoming Christmas Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The church hopes to bring together artisans, crafters, small…
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