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Florence, South Carolina is promoting itself as a weekend destination at the crossroads of I-95 and I-20, with downtown dining, arts, outdoor recreation and nearby small-town attractions.

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South Carolina Blockchain Inc. has published Freedom Tech 2026, a first-of-its-kind review of the South Carolina General Assembly’s 170 members on digital assets, privacy, AI and infrastructure.

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Gov. Henry McMaster has created the S.C. Conservation Commission, effective Oct. 22, to advise the governor on conservation and preservation strategy and coordinate across state and local agencies.

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American households now pay an average of $91.27 a month for home internet, according to HighSpeedInternet.com’s 2026 state-by-state report.

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W. Thomas Smith Jr., a 67-year-old South Carolina strength athlete and stroke survivor, leg-pressed 1,003 pounds for two reps in Columbia on Oct. 18. The lift tops his previous 973-pound mark and may stand as a state record for his age in raw leg…

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Premiere Roofing has acquired Greenville-based ATD Roofing, combining two local roofing teams to expand service across the Upstate.

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J&K Home Furnishings has been named a 2026 Best of South Carolina Award winner for its custom furniture, American-made craftsmanship and design support across seven South Carolina showrooms.

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King Fish Properties has been named a 2026 Best of South Carolina Award winner for its local market knowledge and relationship-driven service across the Grand Strand.

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Two Brothers Roofing has been named a 2026 Best of South Carolina Regional Award winner, recognizing the Hilton Head Island roofing company’s work across the South Carolina Lowcountry since 2006. The award underscores the company’s mix of…

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Lynches River County Park in Florence County has been recognized for its outdoor recreation, education and overnight stay options across 676 acres along the Scenic Lynches River.

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Jim Allison, a 26-year Dunes Realty agent in Myrtle Beach, has been named a 2026 Best of South Carolina Award recipient for his long record in coastal and residential real estate.

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The Florence wellness practice was named a 2026 Best of South Carolina Award winner in the Day Spa category, marking its third straight statewide recognition.

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ServiceWorks Mechanical Solutions, LLC has received a 2026 Best of South Carolina Award for its home services and preventive maintenance approach.

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The Bar-B-Que House in North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach was named a 2026 Best of South Carolina Award winner on October 13, 2026. The honor adds to prior wins in 2024 and 2025 and spotlights the restaurant’s hickory-smoked barbecue,…

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NeXtGen Medical LLC in Lake Wylie has earned a 2026 Best of South Carolina Award, marking its third consecutive year of recognition.

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Home Loans Inc said Mortgage Loan Originator Lina Valencia is marking five years with the company on Nov. 1, 2026. The milestone highlights the North Charleston mortgage brokerage’s focus on bilingual service and non-traditional lending options…

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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has opened a new location at 515 Columbia Avenue in Chapin, expanding its footprint in the greater Columbia area.

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Mavis Tires & Brakes opened a new location at 2455 Main Street in Elgin, South Carolina, expanding its footprint in Kershaw County.

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Hughey Law Firm says it has resolved more than 1,000 elder abuse and nursing home neglect cases in South Carolina since opening in 2007. The milestone underscores ongoing scrutiny of long-term care facilities as the state’s older adult population…

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The family of 16-year-old Nicholas Walter Brown has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against South Carolina’s behavioral health agency after he died in a hot room while restrained at Midlands Center in Columbia.