Monday, January 12, 2026

Celebrate Freedom Foundation Honors Soul Legend Sam Moore by Naming MQ-5B Hunter Drone for STEM Education in His Honor

The legendary "Soul Man" Sam Moore

Sam Moore was an American Patriot in song and in life

Sam Moore with wife Joyce and pre-Trump living presidents

Sam Moore was not just a voice of a generation; he was a tireless advocate for our nation’s heroes and our youth.”
— Spokesperson for the Celebrate Freedom Foundation

WEST COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to STEM education and honoring military veterans, is proud to

Real Estate Expert Jeremy Cleveland of Cary, NC Explains Why Athletes Move to the Triangle for HelloNation

Jeremy Cleveland of CRG Realty

Why are professional athletes increasingly choosing the Triangle region of North Carolina as their home base?

CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Why are professional athletes increasingly choosing the Triangle region of North Carolina as their home base? A HelloNation article answers this

Friday, January 9, 2026

Governor Stein Announces Johnson & Johnson Will Build Second Major Facility in Wilson County

North Carolina - Today Governor Josh Stein announced Johnson & Johnson, the world-leading health care company, will expand its presence in North Carolina.  The company says it will make an additional multibillion dollar investment in the City of Wilson. According to the company, the project is estimated to create up to 500 new jobs at a state-of-the-art drug product manufacturing facility that will help deliver transformational medicines for oncology and neurological diseases.  

“I appreciate Johnson & Johnson’s confidence that North Carolina is an ideal place to

Governor Stein Highlights Helene Housing Recovery, Visits Polk County Worksite of Nonprofit Helping to Rebuild Western North Carolina

North Carolina - Today Governor Stein visited Saluda to tour a home repaired by the Housing Assistance Corporation, a volunteer organization working to rebuild homes across western North Carolina. In October, the nonprofit was awarded a $300,000 grant to repair at least 20 homes in Polk, Henderson, and Transylvania counties as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to support volunteer organizations active in housing repair and replacement activities in western North Carolina.

“After Hurricane Helene, too many families across western North Carolina were left without

Perform Medical Highlights Personalized, Evidence-Informed Care for Women Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause

Early evaluation allows for a clearer understanding of what is occurring physiologically and helps guide appropriate, individualized treatment decisions.”
— Dr. Taylor Vaughan

SUMMERVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Perform Medical, a functional and integrative medical clinic serving Summerville and the greater Lowcountry, is drawing attention to the growing need for personalized, evidence-informed care for women experiencing

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Craft Creative Earns Six Golden Gavel Nominations for Premium Video Storytelling

VIP Marketing and Craft Creative Golden Gavel Nominations

This distinction is recognized across the legal marketing industry as one of its highest honors.

Recognition for premium video production that holds attention and leads to action.

The best compliment we hear is when someone says they didn’t realize how long they were watching. That’s when you know the story resonates.”
— Eric Elliott

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Craft Creative, a premium video production company, has earned six nominations for the 2026 Golden Gavel Awards, one of the legal industry’s highest honors for excellence in legal advertising and marketing.

Hosted by The A-List, the Golden Gavel

Xtreme Long Drive® (XLD) Team Series 2026 Tour Comes to Sea Trail Resort

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Ultimate Long Drive, Inc.

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As Part of the 29th Family Golf Week Festivities, ULD Will Showcase the New XLD Team Series at Sea Trail Resort in Sunset Beach, NC on July 17, 2026

We’re excited to bring XLD to Sea Trail and be part of Family Golf Week’s first year at this incredible resort”
— Jeff Gilder

LONGS, SC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ultimate Long Drive, Inc. (ULD™), the world’s largest long drive golf organization, is proud to announce that the Xtreme Long Drive® (XLD™) Team

Fireplace Expert Jimmy Smith of North Charleston Explains Annual Fireplace Maintenance for HelloNation

 Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith

Why should homeowners prioritize yearly service for a system that may appear to be working fine?

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Why should homeowners prioritize yearly service for a system that may appear to be working fine? A HelloNation article featuring Jimmy Smith of WilliamSmith Fireplaces of SC makes clear that annual fireplace inspection is essential for both safety and efficiency. The

The non-profit S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame enables online funding

The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame recognizes, honors, and celebrates distinguished military leaders, heroes, and heroines from the Palmetto State.

The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Elite military hall of fame announces new easy-to-access online sponsorship feature

COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Supporters and sponsors of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) now have an easy online option when it comes to making

Five Guys Goose Creek Opens with Burgers, Prizes, and Givebacks

Made-to-order burgers & hand-cut fries

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GOOSE CREEK, SC, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Five Guys, the award-winning burger brand known for its fresh, made-to-order burgers and hand-cut fries, is officially opening a new location in the growing Carnes Crossroads and Goose

GSSM Announces Three New Appointments to Board of Trustees

Exterior view of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics campus in Hartsville, South Carolina.

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics campus in Hartsville, S.C.

South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics logo

New trustees appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster bring experience in health care, finance and education

HARTSVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees, appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster: Dr. Daniel M. Ervin, Mr. Harvey L. Glick, and Ms. Wardie C. Sanders.

The newly appointed trustees bring

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Appoints Tyler Younts as Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Jackson Lohrer as Safety Awards Coordinator

North Carolina - This week, North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley announced the appointments of Tyler Younts as Deputy General Counsel for Litigation, and Jackson Lohrer as Safety Awards Coordinator at the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL). These new hires strengthen the Department’s commitment to workplace safety, effective outreach, and professional representation.

 

Tyler Younts, Deputy General Counsel for Litigation, brings extensive experience in

Live Hydration Spa Announces Grand Opening of New Location in Cary, North Carolina

A new physician-guided IV hydration and wellness destination opens in the Triangle.

Whether you’re training hard, managing a busy schedule, supporting your immune system, or focusing on longevity, we want LIVE Hydration Spa to feel like your trusted wellness partner”
— Dr. Annika Webb, MD Owner Live Hydration Spa Cary

CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LIVE Hydration Spa is officially opening its newest location in Cary, North Carolina on Thursday, January 8 and will hold a grand opening event for the community on Friday, February 13. The

Amwins Special Risk Underwriters Launches Exclusive Primary Construction Casualty Program

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amwins Special Risk Underwriters (SRU) today announced the launch of its Primary Construction program, an exclusive casualty solution designed to give brokers more flexibility in placing primary construction liability risks.

The new program marks another Amwins-exclusive offering in the casualty space, most

Printful Launches Embedded Design Maker on Shopify, Bringing Merch Creation Fully Into the Shopify Experience

Printful Launches Embedded Design Maker on Shopify

Printful Launches Embedded Design Maker on Shopify

By embedding Design Maker directly into the Shopify admin, we’re eliminating friction, saving merchants time, delivering a seamless creation-to-publish experience that feels truly native to Shopify.”
— Valts Feldbergs, Senior Partnership Lead at Printful

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Printful today announced the launch of its new Shopify Embedded Design Maker (EDM) experience, enabling Shopify merchants to design, customize, and publish Printful products

January Is Stalking Awareness Month

Book cover of Unfollow Me: A Terrifying True Story of a Sadistic Stalker featuring a shadowed figure in the dark symbolizing suspense and danger.

Unfollow Me: A Terrifying True Story of a Sadistic Stalker by award-winning Author Kathryn Caraway

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Kathryn Caraway, International Award-Winning Author

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Author Kathryn Caraway Uses Her Story to Shine a Light on a Misunderstood Crime

Cultural romanticization and minimization of stalking have normalized the behavior, causing it to go unrecognized as a crime until it becomes dangerous.”
— Kathryn Caraway

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- January is Stalking Awareness Month, and advocates warn that the legal system is becoming increasingly ill-equipped to protect victims.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

First Reliance Bank Expands Presence in Myrtle Beach with New Branch

First Reliance Bank is proud to announce the opening of its new and improved Myrtle Beach branch...

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Our new location in the heart of Myrtle Beach represents our commitment to uplifting the local community and transforming the lives of our customers”
— City Executive Steven J. Lastauskas

MYRTLE BEACH, SC, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- – First Reliance Bank is proud to announce the opening of its new and improved Myrtle Beach branch, continuing the bank’s commitment to serving customers across the Grand Strand with exceptional personal and business banking solutions. The new branch is located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, off Grissom Parkway at 3842 Mayfair Street.

The new location is designed to enhance customer experience by offering a modern banking

Agribusiness Risk Services Rebrands as SureStead Claims; Joshua Belanger Appointed President to Lead Next Growth Phase

Portrait of Joshua Belanger, President of SureStead Claims on a cityscape background

Joshua Belanger, President of SureStead Claims

Agribusiness Risk Services rebrands as SureStead Claims and names Joshua Belanger president to drive expansion beyond agribusiness into specialty claims.

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Agribusiness Risk Services, a leading provider of risk and claims administration services for farm, agribusiness, and commercial sectors, today announced that it will rebrand

A New Era of Marketing Leadership: AMA Triangle Announces Signature 2026 CMO Panel Event

AMA Triangle's Annual CMO Panel 2026

Triangle marketing executives will share insights into the future of the function, including strategies to make marketing technology investments more impactful

This panel discussion will shine a light on the real pressures CMOs are facing and the practical decisions they are making as their organizations continue to grow and evolve.”
— Michael Johnson, President at AMA Triangle

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Marketing Association Triangle Chapter (AMA Triangle) will host its signature 2026 Annual CMO Panel on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the North Carolina State University Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. EST. This year’s panel

High Cotton Comfort Co is Bringing Luxury Restroom Trailers to Charleston’s Growing Event Scene

High Cotton Comfort Co, a new luxury restroom trailer rental company, has officially launched with a mission to elevate the Charleston event experience.

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- High Cotton Comfort Co. is Charleston's newest luxury restroom trailer rental company. As of January 2026 they have officially launched for rentals! High Cotton’s mission is to elevate the

Celebrate Freedom Foundation Honors Soul Legend Sam Moore by Naming MQ-5B Hunter Drone for STEM Education in His Honor

The legendary "Soul Man" Sam Moore Sam Moore was an American Patriot in song and in life Sam Moore with wife Joyce and pre-Trump l...