Lexington Two Schools recertified by the Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute
February 14, 2025
Lexington Two’s Saluda River Academy for the Arts and Busbee Creative Arts Academy have been recertified as ABC Certified Schools by the Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute for exemplary efforts…
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The Forgotten Rain Porch
February 14, 2025
By Tom Poland A reader and friend, Zilphy DuRant of Florence, South Carolina mailed me a letter and clipping from The Post and Courier about an architectural feature I’d…
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Presbyterian Baseball Opening Day time changed to 1 PM
February 14, 2025
Due to the projected forecast, Presbyterian College baseball will now open their season with a doubleheader against Georgetown on Friday, February 14. The first game is scheduled to start at…
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How honor Health Career Programs in the Upstate are shaping the future of healthcare careers
February 13, 2025This February marks a remarkable milestone for Honor Health Career Programs (HHCP) — their fifth anniversary. What started as a local non-profit in Greenville in 2020, has now turned into a…
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Tickets on Sale NOW: Southern Shuckdown Charity Oyster Roast benefitting the Big Red Barn Retreat
February 13, 2025
Proudly Presented by The Folline King Group at Merrill Lynch, a Bank of America Company The Big Red Barn Retreat announced the 3rd annual Southern Shuckdown Charity Oyster Roast, presented…
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ECSC Sports wins governor’s cup award for rivals in Red Tour
February 13, 2025
Experience Columbia SC Sports won the coveted Governor’s Cup Award Tuesday for the Rivals in Red Tour that brought in 70,000 visitors and soccer fans from across the globe to…
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Greenville Triumph and Liberty launch U20 Pre-Pro Pathways in USL Academy League
February 13, 2025
New USL Academy League teams to provide elite development opportunities for Upstate soccer talent The Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty soccer clubs announced significant enhancements to their academy programs. The…
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C.A. Johnson High becomes first Midlands school to offer Prisma Health’s MedEx Academy program
February 13, 2025
Prisma Health has expanded its MedEx Academy program to C.A. Johnson High School, which becomes the first school in the Midlands to offer the program. MedEx Academy is a one-of-a-kind…
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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands hosts classes for children suffering the loss of a loved one
February 13, 2025
One in 9 children in South Carolina will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18. Processing that grief, especially the loss of a loved one,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson fully supports Section 504 school accommodations for children
February 13, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson assures parents whose children rely on “Section 504” accommodations in school that nothing is changing, and your child’s accommodations are not going away. “My…
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94 acres of vital Johns Island farmland protected
February 13, 2025
On January 28, Lowcountry Land Trust announced the acquisition of Grayson Oaks, a 94-acre property on Johns Island. This transformative purchase addresses South Carolina’s agricultural land loss crisis while protecting…
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Little Fee Tract easement strengthens ACE Basin
February 13, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust announced the conservation of the Little Fee Tract, permanently protecting 314 acres in the ACE Basin. The fully donated conservation easement, with 1.77 miles of direct river…
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NAI Columbia’s Kelly Chambers Team close $2.68 million sale for target anchored shopping center
February 13, 2025
NAI Columbia’s Kelly Chambers Team, consisting of Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers, successfully closed the $2.68 million sale of a ±27-acre site on Augusta Highway in Lexington, South Carolina.…
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A great day to reach out
February 13, 2025
By Jeff Becraft Last Saturday, I got up and I just didn’t feel that great. Something was off. I thought maybe it was my sugar levels were off or…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes two new team members
February 13, 2025
DP3 Architects announced the addition of two new team members to the firm, Brian Moulder and Seth Forrester. Brian received his Bachelor of Architecture from Clemson University in 2022. He…
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America the Beautiful on full display at Upcountry History Museum
February 13, 2025
Visitors will be transported to treasured landscapes across the country in “Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful” exhibition opening at the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on…
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The Ideal Life partners with Turn90 to launch transformational leadership development program
February 13, 2025
The Ideal Life Foundation has announced a new partnership with Turn90, a South Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of incarceration, to launch a 12-week leadership development program designed…
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Stokes & Company welcomes Saad & Manios clients and team
February 13, 2025Stokes & Company, CPAs, a trusted accounting and advisory firm serving businesses and individuals across Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, welcomed the clients and team of Saad &…
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Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to host annual Youth Symposium
February 13, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Iota Omicron Sigma Chapter, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. WHAT: The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamm Rho Sorority, Inc. will…
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Craig Gaulden Davis announces new partnership with PBK
February 13, 2025
Industry-leading firms will merge and operate as Craig Gaulden Davis | PBK Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture (CGD), a South Carolina and Maryland-based architecture firm renowned for its innovative designs in…
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Wilson Associates selected to Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate
February 13, 2025
Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s most respected independent real estate firms, has been selected to join the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate (LRE®) network. This global network is esteemed…
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Hill Construction begins construction of CMS Roofing’s third location in Beaufort, SC
February 13, 2025
Hill Construction announced the development of CMS Roofing’s third office location in Port Royal set for completion in summer 2025. This new facility will expand CMS Roofing’s reach, allowing the…
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Isuzu selects Greenville County to establish its new United States production base
February 13, 2025
$280 million investment will create more than 700 new jobs Isuzu North America Corporation (Isuzu), a supplier of commercial vehicles, announced it has selected Greenville County to establish the company’s…
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House Ways and Means Chair appoints new SCRA board trustee
February 13, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority announces that State Representative Robby Robbins has joined SCRA’s board of trustees as a member of the executive committee. Rep. Robbins was appointed to the board…
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Former Ford and eBay executive Suzy Deering named executive-in-residence at USC College of Information and Communications
February 13, 2025
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications has announced the appointment of Suzy Deering, a seasoned leader in global marketing and communications, as its new executive-in-residence starting…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Announces New President & CEO
February 13, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Dabs Maness Davis as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Davis will succeed Amanda Benfield in…
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Grammy-Nominated Artist Tim Menzies to Lead Musical Worship Event at Mount Gallagher Baptist Church
February 12, 2025
Music lovers and worshippers alike are in for an unforgettable evening as Grammy-nominated artist Tim Menzies brings his Word and Song ministry to Mount Gallagher Baptist Church on Saturday, March 15, 2025…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Women at Work Networking Event Focused on Heart Health
February 12, 2025
A strong turnout of professional women gathered for the together for the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce’s Women at Work Networking Event, a quarterly opportunity designed to foster professional growth,…
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Medically Speaking Series Brings Weight Loss Expertise
February 12, 2025
Two area physicians recently helped answer an often asked question, “Why is it so hard to lose weight and keep it off?” Dr. Katherine Johnson and Dr. Santosh Swaminathan were…
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LushAcres Spring Festival Now Accepting Vendor Applications
February 12, 2025
LushAcres Farm is gearing up for its annual Spring Festival, set for Saturday, April 26, and Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival, which continues to grow in popularity,…
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Cordes Kennedy joins Robinson Gray as member
February 12, 2025
Cordes B. Kennedy has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. Cordes is an experienced personal injury defense attorney and will focus his practice at the firm on healthcare…
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College of Charleston launches new education doctorate
February 12, 2025
The College of Charleston announced the launch of its new doctor of education (Ed.D.) in learning and inquiry in practice, designed to prepare educational leaders for the challenges of the…
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Over 350 industry leaders gather in Spartanburg for 60th annual SC tourism conference
February 12, 2025
Hub City’s fast-growing downtown district welcomed more than 350 tourism industry leaders from across the state for the annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel hosted at the Spartanburg Marriot,…
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Brittain Resorts & Hotels transforms three premier properties with $58 million investment
February 12, 2025
Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), in partnership with EOS Hospitality, is redefining the Myrtle Beach hospitality landscape with a monumental investment of over $58 million in transformative renovations at three…
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18 local bands to play live at 15th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival, Sat., March 1
February 12, 2025
The 15th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival — happening Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12-7 p.m. at City Roots urban farm in the historic Rosewood neighborhood of Columbia, SC — has…
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Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors welcomes Gene Bell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, to the firm
February 12, 2025
Studio 2LR, a leading architecture and interior design firm, announced that architect Gene Bell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, has joined the team. With over 20 years of experience spanning high-profile…
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THS Constructors, Inc. announces expansion into Spartanburg Market: Purchases Solesbee Construction and positions itself for growth
February 12, 2025
THS Constructors, Inc., a leading design-build construction management firm in Greenville, South Carolina, is proud to announce its expansion into the Spartanburg market. In a strategic move to position itself…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Koch named to GSA’s Forty under 40
February 12, 2025
Koch, a wealth advisor with Wagner Wealth Management, has been named to GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40 list for 2025. GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40 celebrates the success…
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Just Passing Through
February 12, 2025
By Tom Poland Tabernacle Baptist Church sits near an intersection where collisions seem to occur for no reason. Daylight, midnight, rain, drought, people keep wrecking. It got so bad…
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Rapid Shelter Columbia to receive donations from the South Carolina Cooperative Extension Conference
February 12, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Clemson Cooperative Extension, SC State University 1890 Research & Extension, and Rapid Shelter Columbia. What: The SC Joint Cooperative Extension Conference, which involves Clemson University and SC State…
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Rebuild Upstate to host annual fundraiser A Toast To Home on Feb. 28 at Larkin’s Sawmill
February 12, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit that serves low-income homeowners in the Upstate, is hosting its annual silent auction fundraiser, A Toast To Home, on February 28. This cocktail-style event will…
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Duke Energy provides $200,000 in grants to help nonprofits that support senior citizens in South Carolina
February 12, 2025
Funding supports 20 organizations each with $10,000 Grants are a continuation of assistance to senior programs, with more than $300,000 distributed over the past two years Duke Energy is providing…
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Education Week recognizes Charleston County School District’s teacher recruitment and retention efforts as a National Model
February 12, 2025
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) innovative strategies for teacher recruitment and retention have been highlighted in a feature article by Education Week. Chief Human Resources Officer Bill Briggman was named one…
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Congaree Land Trust presents 8th Annual signature event – Game & Garden Soirée
February 12, 2025
Join Congaree Land Trust for the 8th Annual Game & Garden Soirée on Thursday, April 3rd from 6pm to 9pm. As one of the organization’s signature fundraising events, this highly…
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Lander to Host Popular Voiceover Actor Cristina Milizia
February 12, 2025
Lander University’s Department of Media and Communication will host voiceoverartist Cristina Milizia on Tuesday, February 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the Barksdale Recital Hall (Room 250) in the Abney Cultural…
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Building the Future of Water Utilities – LCWSC Participates in the South Carolina Rural Water’s (SCRWA) Pre-Apprenticeship Program
February 12, 2025
The water and wastewater industry is the backbone of public health and environmental sustainability, yet many rural communities face a growing workforce gap. To address this challenge, the South Carolina…
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American Legion Post 25: Quietly Serving Veterans and the Community
February 12, 2025
For American Legion Post 25 in Laurens, service to veterans and the community isn’t just a mission—it’s a way of life. Known for their annual toy drive and other fundraising…
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To Me, From Me: A Self-Care Kit Event at Clinton Library
February 11, 2025
The Clinton Library invites local teens to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and focus on self-care at its upcoming “To Me, From Me” event…
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The History of Valentine’s Day: From Ancient Rome to Modern Love
February 11, 2025
Valentine’s Day, celebrated every February 14, has a history that blends ancient traditions, religious influence, and modern commercial appeal. While today it is widely associated with romantic love, chocolates, and…
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Laurens County Animal Shelter Seeking Volunteers to Help Care for Dogs
February 11, 2025
The Laurens County Animal Shelter is in urgent need of volunteers to help provide care, companionship, and support for the many dogs in its care. With a growing number of animals arriving…
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