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42 Upstate leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
Participants will take part in the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity Leaders Initiative before joining a network of more than 2,800 graduates across the state. GREENVILLE, S.C. — Forty-two leaders from across the Upstate will participate in the Riley Institute’s intensive 5-month Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), learning the skills and perspectives necessary to leverage diversity in their organizations in ways that drive social and economic progress in South Carolina.
SC put $274M into flood response and prevention. Here’s where the money is going.
COLUMBIA — South Carolina is buying a Revolutionary War hideout, preserving parts of a pristine barrier island and upgrading outdated stormwater systems with the aim of preventing future flooding. Since 2021, the Legislature, at the urging of Gov. Henry McMaster, has set aside $274 million in a reserve fund in an effort to reduce the […]
Congressman Joe Wilson’s Annual Bus Tour Highlights Local Engagement
Congressman Joe Wilson conducted his annual bus tour from August 20-23, visiting various local businesses, schools, and organizations across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District. As part of the tour, on Wednesday, August 21, Wilson made a stop at the Chapin Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, where he received a warm welcome from chamber members and local officials.
2025 cornerback Onis Konanbanny commits to Vols
2025 four-star cornerback Onis Konanbanny committed to Tennessee on Friday. He committed to the Vols over Florida State. Konanbanny ranks as the No. 302 overall national prospect. He also ranks as the No. 28 cornerback and No. 4 prospect in South Carolina, per 247Sports. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound cornerback is from...
Palmetto Thrift Store Welcomes New Owner and Revitalizes Chapin Location
Palmetto Thrift Store, formerly known as Chapin Thrift Store, is now under the ownership of Debbie Hammond, who has successfully managed the store’s Columbia location for the past four years. Known for her commitment to community service and charitable initiatives, Hammond is dedicated to making a positive impact in the Midlands.
York County School Board Elections: Meet the Candidates Running in Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Clover, and York
As candidate filing for school board elections across York County closed on Thursday, a substantial number of individuals have stepped forward, ready to shape the future of education in their respective districts. The elections, which are nonpartisan, feature several contested races across the county’s various school districts, including Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Clover, and York.
TruVista and the Fairfield County School District Opening Technology Center and Residential Community at Innovative Village in Winnsboro South Carolina
TruVista and the Fairfield County School District announced their partnership in constructing the first of its kind education initiative in the state of South Carolina at “The Village in Winnsboro, a Community of Fairfield Educators”. The Technology Center is intended to appeal to teachers across the district as...
South Carolina pillow manufacturer’s licensed line nabs Women’s Choice Award
Lancaster, S.C. – Bed pillow manufacturer JLJ Home Furnishings, the licensee for Restonic top-of-bed products in the United States, announced that its Restonic branded products have been recognized as a winner of the Women’s Choice Award. “Women drive a critical mass of purchasing decisions overall and even more...
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