Kids Made Toys Once Upon A Time
December 19, 2025
By Tom Poland Christmas is coming. Toys will be high on many a list. My grandsons have outgrown toys but not that many years ago I got them remote-controlled helicopters. “Man, we had nothing like these when I was a boy.” That thought took me back to the days when kids made toys. As…
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Beauty out of ashes
December 19, 2025
By Jeff Becraft The Christmas season brings a variety of responses from various people. Some people are filled with joy and gladness… and others feel discouraged and depressed. We all are facing different circumstances. For some, this is their first Christmas without a loved one; and for us, it is the first Christmas without…
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Core Spaces breaks ground on ōLiv Columbia, 2,352-bed mixed-use development on Main Street
December 19, 2025Core Spaces (“Core”), a leading real estate developer, operator and investment manager, announced that it has closed on construction financing for ōLiv Columbia and officially broken ground on the 2,352-bed mixed-use development located at 1401 Main Street. Affiliates of Apollo (NYSE: APO) provided construction financing; Newmark assisted in the debt financing for the transaction, and…
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Mullikin Law Firm rings bells for the Salvation Army
December 19, 2025Law Firm employees and friends gather around Salvation Army red kettles for the fifth season For the fifth year in a row, the Camden-based Mullikin Law Firm continued its annual Christmas tradition of ringing the bells for The Salvation Army with area volunteers gathering for their respective shifts Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Hobby Lobby in…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s new collection galleries open in January
December 19, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the opening of its newly imagined collection galleries, the final phase of a legacy renovation project a year in the making. Capping off the museum’s milestone 75th anniversary year, this transformational initiative culminates on January 16, 2026, with the CMA Gala, a spectacular celebration unveiling the new CMA collection…
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Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC welcomes Andrew Johnson to its personal injury team
December 19, 2025
With over a decade of personal injury experience, Johnson’s addition to the team expands the firm’s ability to help injured clients throughout South Carolina Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC welcomed Attorney Andrew L. Johnson to its reputable team of South Carolina personal injury attorneys. Johnson has over ten years of legal experience handling car accidents, DUI…
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From 1776 to 2026: Daughters of the American Revolution invite community to America 250! Tea Party
December 19, 2025
America’s 250th birthday is just around the corner, and celebrations are already taking shape across the nation. As the country prepares to honor two and a half centuries of independence, local communities are joining together to mark this once-in-a-generation milestone. The Issaqueena Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) invites the…
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Trinity Partners completes purchase and sale of new headquarters for the South Carolina Golf Association
December 19, 2025
Trinity Partners has successfully facilitated the purchase and sale of what will become the new headquarters of the South Carolina Golf Association (SCGA). SCGA purchased 7701 St. Andrews Road in Irmo, SC and plans on an extensive renovation with a mid-year 2026 move-in date. Trinity Partners’ Bruce Harper, SIOR and Robbie Cook represented SCGA while…
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Lexington Health opens Blythewood Medical Park, expanding access to primary care
December 19, 2025
Located at 230 Red Hawk Way in Blythewood, the new 21,300-square-foot medical facility is now home to Blythewood Family Medicine, a Lexington Health physician practice. Additional services will be added in 2026, when Lexington Women’s Care Blythewood and Lexington Health Physical Therapy open within the medical park, further expanding access to comprehensive, coordinated care close…
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The Nickelodeon Theater presents Local Cinema Studios’ The Grand Strand, an award-winning South Carolina-made film
December 19, 2025
The Nickelodeon Theater presents a special theatrical run of The Grand Strand, an award-winning independent film produced by Columbia-based nonprofit Local Cinema Studios (LCS). The film will screen January 15–29, celebrating South Carolina storytelling, community-driven filmmaking, and emerging regional voices. Written and directed by Luke Lowder, The Grand Strand follows Levi, a young boy recently…
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CarolinaPower leaders reflect on 25 years in business in South Carolina
December 19, 2025
It was the late 1990s when Georgia-based MetroPower decided to launch an out-of-state branch in Greenville, SC – doing business as (dba) CarolinaPower. The challenge at hand for the start-up: breaking into an established construction market with zero name recognition and minimal resources. Fast-forward 25 years and CarolinaPower has four offices across South Carolina –…
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Rosalynda Nakasone joins Colliers | South Carolina’s accounting department
December 19, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Rosalynda Nakasone has joined the accounting department as Billing and Collections Coordinator. Nakasone will coordinate receivables and billing to assist property managers, project managers and the accounting department. In this role, she will help meet the needs of the company’s clients while managing corporate billing for Colliers and its…
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Charter Institute approves six transfer schools from Limestone
December 18, 2025
The Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a total of six transfer schools from the Limestone Charter Association after adding three additional schools during its board meeting on Thursday, December 11. The three new schools approved for transfer are: Entrepreneur High School Harrisburg Global Academy Horse Creek Academy…
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Ironline Metals expands Hampton County operations
December 18, 2025
$6.5 million investment will create 20 new jobs FAST FACTS Ironline Metals is expanding operations in Hampton County. The company’s $6.5 million investment will create 20 new jobs. Ironline Metals is a precision manufacturer of steel framing products. The company is located at 39 Jenks St. in Yemassee, S.C. Individuals interested in joining the Ironline Metals team should visit the…
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Red Bank Elementary School Principal Janet Ricard announces retirement
December 18, 2025
After a remarkable 28-year career in public education, Red Bank Elementary School Principal Janet Ricard has announced plans to retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year. Ricard has dedicated her career to serving students, supporting teachers and building school communities where every child is known, challenged and encouraged to thrive. Throughout her career,…
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More than $12m awarded to improve communities across SC
December 18, 2025
S.C. Department of Commerce distributes Community Development Block Grant funds to 27 recipients Communities throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than $12 million for public improvement projects and vital equipment needs. This funding comes from the South Carolina Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which biannually awards grants to aid…
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City of Columbia takes first step towards partnership with The Kessler Collection to redevelop Washington Square property
December 18, 2025
Today, Columbia City Council gave first reading to a contract of sale of the Washington Square Office Building and Washington Plaza Parking Garage and Retail Shops. This reading is the first official action of a transformative partnership with The Kessler Collection to redevelop the Washington Square property into a signature Grand Bohemian Hotel, bringing the City’s…
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The South Carolina Philharmonic announces Palmetto Citizens Educator Discount
December 18, 2025
Half-price discount for all SC Phil concerts at Koger Center for the Arts The South Carolina Philharmonic (SC Phil), in partnership with Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, announced a special offer for South Carolina educators. The new Palmetto Citizens Educator Discount provides a 50% discount on tickets for SC Phil concerts held at the Koger Center for…
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Five Points shines: FPA celebrates community, impact, and 2025 award winners
December 18, 2025
The Five Points Association (FPA) rang in the season and celebrated a year of community impact during its Holiday Party and Annual Meeting, held Thursday, December 11, at Ruby Sunshine in the heart of the Five Points district. The evening brought together merchants, partners, and community leaders to reflect on a successful year and honor…
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NAI Columbia announces November transactions
December 18, 2025
NAI Columbia announce the following recently completed transactions for November 2025. Sales: Ben Kelly, CCIM, Patrick Chambers, and Jack Springs represented the seller in the recent disposition of 14.66 acres in North Myrtle Beach’s Champions Crossing retail development. Located at the intersection of Champions Boulevard and Robert Edge Parkway, the Horry County outparcel land sold…
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SCRA announces new leadership promotions
December 18, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority has announced two recent promotions. Patti Mack is now director of finance and administration. Teresa Hinson is now the director of governance, risk, and compliance. “Patti and Teresa have demonstrated a strong commitment to the organization. In just a few months, I’ve witnessed how they both take the initiative to ensure…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina celebrates transformative leadership of Casey Pash
December 18, 2025
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC) announces the conclusion of Casey Pash’s remarkable 11-year tenure as CEO and President. Pash’s visionary leadership has transformed the organization into a statewide force for student success, driving growth, innovation, and impact across South Carolina. Under Pash’s guidance, JAGSC expanded its reach from 18,000 students to more than 40,000…
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SC Ports boasts efficient, reliable operations in the Southeast
December 18, 2025
South Carolina Ports and its maritime partners continue to deliver efficient operations and customized solutions, providing customers with stability as the industry begins feeling the effects of a downturn. The Port of Charleston consistently maintains fluid berths, seamlessly working ships to allow cargo owners fast access to Southeast markets. SC Ports has the deepest harbor…
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USC School of Music welcomes new associate director of choral studies
December 18, 2025
After an extensive search, the University of South Carolina School of Music announced Evan Powers as the new Associate Director of Choral Studies. He will conduct the University Chorus and Gamecock Chorale, and will supervise Secondary Choral Music Education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Pursuing his Ph.D. in Music Education at the University of…
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Prisma Health Urgent Care opens new Ballentine location
December 18, 2025
Ballentine center offering same-day care and one-swab cold and flu testing Prisma Health Urgent Care announced today the opening of a new location in Ballentine. Beginning December 15, 2025, residents can visit the center at 1085 Dutch Fork Rd, Irmo, SC 29063 for convenient, high-quality walk-in treatment of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. All Prisma Health…
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Jersey Mike’s Subs to open in Blythewood
December 18, 2025
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 135 Blythewood Road in Blythewood on December 17. Franchise owners Daniel Mustian and Rodger Blake-Ward will hold a grand opening and fundraiser from Wednesday, December 17 to Sunday, December 21 to support the Special Olympics of South Carolina. Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon…
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MCIS selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation
December 18, 2025
$7.4 investment will create 49 new jobs FAST FACTS Mission Critical Interior Solutions, Inc. (MCIS) selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $7.4 million investment will create 49 new jobs. MCIS is a data center solutions contractor and manufacturer. The company will be located at 1014 Railroad Ave. in Springfield, S.C. Individuals interested…
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USC approves key renovation projects
December 18, 2025
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees gave final approval Tuesday (Dec. 16) to projects designed to reinvigorate several iconic buildings in the heart of the Columbia campus. The projects, part of the USC Next master plan, include: McKissick building renovation. McKissick, serving as a museum and USC’s visitor center, was constructed in 1940 and…
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SC Housing Executive Director Richard Hutto will retire on January 2, 2026, after nearly four decades of service in public finance and affordable housing
December 18, 2025
SC Housing Executive Director Richard Hutto will retire at the start of the new year, ending nearly four decades of service in public finance, community development and affordable housing. Hutto’s final day will be Jan. 2, 2026. With a more than 30-year tenure at SC Housing, Hutto leaves a long and impactful portfolio of accomplishments…
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Lima One Capital funds high-end development in Napa Valley
December 17, 2025
Lima One Capital recently closed a $23.8 million loan to fund construction of 15 high-end homes in an infill development in Wine Country. A renowned Bay Area builder with decades of experience in the area came to Lima One for funds to develop new homes on a 5.8-acre in-town lot in Napa County, California. Based…
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Denmark Technical College announces investiture of 10th president Eric Brown
December 17, 2025
Denmark Technical College will celebrate a historic occasion with the investiture of its 10th president, Eric Brown, Ph.D., on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the William L. McDuffie Student Life Center. The public ceremony, themed “Innovate. Elevate. Transform.,” marks a milestone in the college’s history and reflects Brown’s early impact on the…
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HTC partnered with Georgetown County Parks & Recreation and Georgetown County Sheriff’s Department to give away 250 Christmas turkeys
December 17, 2025
HTC, in partnership with Georgetown County Parks & Recreation and Georgetown County Sheriff’s Department, recently held a Christmas Turkey Giveaway at 8 Oaks Park, where they distributed 250 turkeys (weighing over 3,200 pounds) and more than 2,600 pounds of produce to local families in need ahead of the holiday season. The drive-thru event lasted about…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
December 16, 2025
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is urging families and friends to use this time of year to check in with one another,…
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Bryan Brown to exit Greenville Housing Fund
December 16, 2025
Bryan Brown, the founding CEO of the Greenville Housing Fund, will be leaving the agency at the end of the month to take a post with NeighborWorks America. “This marks the end of an historic era for the Housing Fund,” said Jimmy Kimbell, the board chairman for the agency. “Bryan has done a tremendous job…
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Verdae selects Purple Horse Hospitality to lead next chapter for The Preserve at Verdae
December 16, 2025
Local operator to assume management of Greenville’s only 18-hole public golf course, preserving public play and enhancing food, beverage and community experience Verdae has selected Greenville-based Purple Horse Hospitality as the new operating partner for The Preserve at Verdae, the City of Greenville’s only public, regulation-length golf course. Purple Horse Hospitality will assume operations on…
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Wagner Wealth earns Greenville’s Best distinction
December 16, 2025
For the third year in a row, readers of the Post and Courier have named Wagner Wealth Management Greenville’s Best Financial Planner in the Post and Courier Greenville’s Readers’ Choice contest. For almost two decades, Wagner Wealth Management has specialized in customizing financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals and companies. By working closely together, they help…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
December 16, 2025
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is urging families and friends to use this time of year to check in with one another,…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
December 16, 2025
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is urging families and friends to use this time of year to check in with one another,…
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Trent Hill Center receives $79,000 grant from Power:Ed to help youth aging out of foster care
December 16, 2025
Developing independent living skills and building future pathways Trent Hill Center for Children & Families (Trent Hill Center), has been awarded a $79,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support its Independent Living Skills Program. This is the second year Power:Ed has awarded Trent Hill Center a grant to support…
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South Carolina’s “No More Homeless Pets” License Plate Program nears $700,000 for spay/neuter funding
December 16, 2025
Annual funding exhausted in 4 months as shelter intake, euthanasia, and community needs remain high The South Carolina Animal Care and Control Association (SCACCA) announced that the No More Homeless Pets (NMHP) specialty license plate program has generated nearly $700,000 for low- and no-cost spay/neuter services over the last decade, helping more than 15,000 animals…
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Columbia Streams Art local artist holiday art market now located at Finlay Park
December 16, 2025
The Columbia Streams Art public art program announced that the first holiday market to support local artists will now be held at Finlay Park. This local artist holiday market will provide up to eight free vendor spaces in tented merchant areas on the following dates from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.: Saturday, December 20 and…
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SC Launch Inc. celebrates investment in Rainwalk Technology
December 16, 2025
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, recently celebrated its $300,000 investment in Rainwalk Technology. The Columbia-based startup offers pet health insurance through an online platform, enabling quick, easy claims processing. “The team at Rainwalk Technology made what can be a tedious process turnkey,” said SCRA Interim President and CEO…
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ToolBank USA & Generac partner to launch 25th mobile disaster relief unit
December 16, 2025
Trailer to Deploy to Long-Term Recovery Efforts in Hurricane Helene Corridor ToolBank USA, a national non-profit supporting organizations with tools and equipment to boost response to natural disasters, in partnership with Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, have partnered to produce…
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CAMS names David Brown Manager of Accounting & Finance Services
December 16, 2025
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that David Brown has taken the position of Accounting & Finance Services Manager. Brown joined the CAMS team in 2023 and most recently served as an accounting clerk. He has 28 years of experience working with financials and a strong background in finance, accounting, and tax services. Of his…
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City of Columbia to begin structural repairs at Lady Street Parking Deck in January 2026
December 16, 2025
Phase 1 of Capital Improvement Plan to Enhance City-Owned Parking Decks The City of Columbia will begin structural repairs at the Lady Street Parking Deck, located at 1100 Lady Street, in January 2026. This project marks the start of Phase 1 of the City’s multi-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a strategic investment in revitalizing and…
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True Blue Golf Club earns spot on 2026 AGM Platinum Awards – Top 100 Golf Shops list
December 15, 2025
True Blue Golf Club has been honored as one of the Top 100 Golf Shops in the world by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) as part of the prestigious 2026 AGM Platinum Awards. Recognized globally, the program celebrates the most innovative, forward-thinking, and high-performing golf retail operations across public, private, resort, and off-course facilities.…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomes Pamela J. Larson to firm’s Retail & Hospitality Practice Group
December 15, 2025
Collins & Lacy, P.C.welcomed attorney Pam Larson to our Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. Pam earned her law degree from the University of South Carolina. Pam’s history prior to attending law school is impressive. She enlisted in the United States Army at seventeen. She served on active duty in Germany with the 54th Engineer Battalion.…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Emma Grace Connelly as an architectural intern
December 15, 2025
Garvin Design Group welcomed Emma Grace Connelly back to the firm as a winter architectural intern. Emma Grace is currently a graduate student at Clemson University’s Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture. Originally from Pomaria, Emma Grace earned her Bachelor’s in Architecture in May 2025. As an undergraduate student, Emma Grace was involved with the…
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Richland Bar honors Betsy Gray and La’Jessica Stringfellow
December 12, 2025
Robinson Gray attorneys Betsy Gray and La’Jessica Stringfellow were recognized for their service and achievements at the Richland County Bar Association’s annual meeting on December 10th. Betsy received the John W. “Tootie” Williams Distinguished Service Award, the RCBA’s highest honor. La’Jessica was presented with the Civic Star Award, which recognizes outstanding community service by a…
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Power:Ed joins funding collaborative led by The Duke Endowment, supporting Carolinas-based nonprofits and leaders
December 12, 2025
Awards $25,000 grant benefitting Successteam Foundation for Youth Development in Aiken Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, has joined a coalition of funders, led by The Duke Endowment, supporting the Launch Carolinas Leadership Accelerator Program. This investment in nonprofit leaders, their organizations and funders is essential to ensuring that these changemakers have the…
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