The City of Columbia Community Development receives the John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference

June 25, 2024

The City of Columbia Community Development was recognized and received the John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference in Cambridge, MA. This acknowledgment reflects the department’s exceptional efforts…

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Priority One Security announces new customer experience

June 25, 2024

New enhanced user website provides an experience for customers Regionally based Priority One Security is announcing the launch of its new website and a comprehensive rebranding of its services, signaling…

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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Richland, Oconee Counties

June 25, 2024

Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, announced it is expanding operations in Richland and Oconee counties. The…

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Richland One Communications team wins three National PR awards

June 25, 2024

The Richland One Office of Communications received three awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for publications and digital media excellence. Award entries submitted by school public relations…

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Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

June 25, 2024

FILM LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024 | 2 PM & 7 PM | @KOGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Buy My Tickets Tix starting at $30 We will be…

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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Oconee, Richland counties

June 25, 2024

Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The…

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Chamber Award nominations now open!

June 24, 2024

Nominations Due Wednesday, July 3 The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center is pleased to announce its annual 2024 Chamber Awards Recognition Program. These awards recognize the achievements of its shareholders and celebrate the…

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Gather & Grow – Northeast: June 2024

June 24, 2024

Join the Chamber and the newly formed Northeast Business Alliance for a collaborative meeting. As the Chamber works to expand our initiatives throughout the Midlands region, we’ve partnered with representatives…

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Biden-Harris Administration announces availability of $25 million to help expand high-speed internet access in rural areas

June 24, 2024

Funding Provides Technical Assistance Through Local Organizations, Cooperatives and Tribes as Part of Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced…

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Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Advisory Board

June 24, 2024

City of Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann was elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Advisory Board during the USCM’s 92nd annual meeting (June 20-23), which convened nearly 200 mayors…

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SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead

June 24, 2024

SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead, a new role that will build resources and opportunities for life sciences startups in South Carolina. Lee will oversee the operations…

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Dr. Barbara Beeks joins Presbyterian College as director of Jacobs Scholars Program

June 24, 2024

Dr. Barbara Beeks is the new director of Presbyterian College’s Jacobs Scholars Program. Beeks began June 3 as the leader of PC’s signature program for students affected by foster care…

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Kipper Ackerman ’97 joins alma mater as new assistant director of admissions for fine arts and director of choir at Presbyterian College

June 24, 2024

Presbyterian College alumna Kipper Edens Ackerman ’97 will join her alma mater as its new assistant director of admissions for fine arts and choir director. Ackerman, a seasoned musician and…

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SAFE Federal Credit Union awards over $27,000 in scholarships to high school seniors

June 24, 2024

Eleven budding college freshmen are sharing more than $27,000 in scholarship awards from SAFE Federal Credit Union. SAFE honored the high school seniors at a recent reception hosted at its…

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Shelby Leonardi joins Polales Horton & Leonardi

June 24, 2024

Polales Horton & Leonardi LLP (PHL) welcomes Shelby Leonardi as its newest partner in the firm’s Columbia office. Shelby’s experience in complex civil litigation and her familiarity with the federal…

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Baker selected as Lexington Two’s new director of career and technology

June 24, 2024

Lexington School District Two announces the hiring of a director for career and technology for the 2024-2025 academic year. Stacey Baker, an Airport High School graduate who most recently served…

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Remia selected as new principal at Lexington Two’s New Bridge Academy

June 24, 2024

Lexington Two announces the hiring of a new principal for New Bridge Academy for the 2024-2025 school year. Kelly Remia comes to Lexington Two after serving as coordinator for Lexington-Richland…

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Jackson selected as assistant principal at Wood Elementary School

June 24, 2024

The Lexington Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Allison Jackson as an assistant principal at Wood Elementary School at its June 20 meeting. Jackson comes to Lexington Two…

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Wilburn selected as new principal of Fulmer Middle School

June 24, 2024

A familiar face has been selected as the new leader at Fulmer Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Jonathan Wilburn, who currently serves as assistant principal, has been selected…

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City of Columbia Preservation staff receive Preservation Service Award from the State of South Carolina

June 24, 2024

Each year thousands of South Carolinians work to preserve the state’s legacy that is reflected in our historic buildings, structures, and sites. Since 1995, Preservation South Carolina, the SC Department…

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University of South Carolina receives federal grant for restoration of historic Florence C. Benson School

June 24, 2024

The University of South Carolina, with the aid of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research, will restore and preserve the historic Florence C. Benson Elementary School in Columbia,…

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Meet the Author: Mathew Cordell

June 24, 2024

An Evening of Imagination and Inspiration Join Richland Library for an enchanting evening with celebrated children’s book author and illustrator, Matthew Cordell, as he shares insights into his creative journey, the…

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The SC Philharmonic presents new chamber music series led by acclaimed pianist Andy Armstrong

June 24, 2024

Andy & Friends welcomes internationally acclaimed classical musicians to the SC Midlands The South Carolina Philharmonic is expanding its artistic program offerings by presenting Andy & Friends in the 2024-2025…

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Trustus Theatre to close 39th season with workshop premiere production of Dandelion, an original musical

June 24, 2024

Executive Director Jessica Francis Fichter, also a co-writer of the musical, will Direct, with Musical Direction and Orchestration by Steven Gross Hannah Bonnett (Five: The Parody Musical, Legally Blonde) to…

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County Council Adopts $1.24B Operating Budget for FY2025

June 24, 2024

During its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 18, Richland County Council passed the County’s budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on third reading. County Council uses the budget to oversee the…

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Studio 2LR attends groundbreaking for the Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum at Railroad Corner in Orangeburg, South Carolina

June 21, 2024

Studio 2LR recently attended the ground-breaking ceremony on June 19th for the redevelopment of a historic downtown corner in Orangeburg, SC known as Railroad Corner. A focal point of the…

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Saluda Law, LLC welcomes Bryan Letteer

June 21, 2024

Saluda Law, LLC announced that Attorney Bryan Letteer has joined the firm. Letteer’s practice will focus on criminal defense and professional license defense. His experience as an Attorney at the…

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DeWees Real Estate Group represents the sellers in multi-property sale on Sunset Boulevard and Mineral Springs Road

June 20, 2024

President and Broker in Charge, Sam DeWees, Represented three sellers in the sale of 5 acres on Sunset Boulevard and Mineral Springs Road DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial…

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Nominate a Woman of Distinction

June 20, 2024

All of us know that woman—the woman who does it all. She has excelled in her career and is a mentor in the community. A Shero. We want to hear…

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Beat the Summer Heat and Stay Healthy: Prisma Health gives tips to keep you safe all season long

June 20, 2024

Summer officially arrives on Thursday, with temperatures already in the 90s in parts of South Carolina. Extreme heat can cause everything from heat exhaustion to more dangerous heat stroke –…

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Winners announced at inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown

June 20, 2024

June 14-15, 2024 at Segra Park in Columbia, South Carolina The first-ever Southeastern BBQ Showdown (SEBBQSD) concluded at Segra Park with a spectacular display of culinary talent, drawing competing Chefs from across…

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A Conversation with Javier Ortiz, Founder, New Forge

June 19, 2024

New Forge offers customized augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that enhance an organization’s frontline productivity. Their solutions make manufacturing operations safer, more efficient, and less costly. Functions…

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Celebrating the smaller victories

June 19, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   Sometimes in life, I feel like we miss out on celebrating some of the smaller victories. And some of the smaller victories really are not that…

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Remembering Cale Yarborough

June 19, 2024
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By Tom Poland   The breaking news alert held just 29 words. “Cale Yarborough, a NASCAR great, dies at 84. Known for his fierce toughness and grit, Mr. Yarborough won…

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Colliers brokers lease of retail space in Parkland Plaza to Oak Street Health

June 19, 2024

Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented Parkland Associates in the lease of ±10,865 square feet of retail space at Parkland Plaza to Oak Street…

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Clyburn celebrates Orangeburg Railroad Corner Redevelopment groundbreaking

June 19, 2024

On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Railroad Corner Redevelopment project in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This project will revitalize downtown Orangeburg…

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Rehabilitation begins at Columbia’s historic Olympia Armory

June 19, 2024

Garvin Design Group recently began a year-long project to rehabilitate Columbia’s historic Olympia Armory building on Granby Lane. Following extensive historical research, treatment planning, and approval from the State Historic…

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SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez appointed S.C. Commission on Higher Education president and executive director

June 19, 2024

The Board of Commissioners of the S. C. Commission on Higher Education (CHE) has selected SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez as its next president and executive director. “Dr. Perez…

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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support more than 100 South Carolina nonprofits

June 19, 2024

The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded more than $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across South Carolina, part of more than $4.2 million given across six states in the…

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Historic Columbia announces entertainment lineup for the 46th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture 

June 19, 2024

R&B Artist Sunshine Anderson to headline the festival on September 21st Historic Columbia is thrilled to announce that R&B and soul singer Sunshine Anderson will headline the entertainment lineup for the 46th…

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Columbia Chamber graduates 62 Midlands leaders

June 19, 2024

62 Participants in the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Program Honored at Graduation Ceremony On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Columbia Museum of Art, the Columbia Chamber and the Leadership Columbia…

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Experience Columbia announces digital version of Reconstruction Trail

June 19, 2024

Since 2021, visitors and local history buffs alike have been able to explore the Reconstruction Era in Columbia SC with the history-centered tourism trail Reconstructed: A Journey Through the Reconstruction Era…

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Experience Columbia announces digital version of the Reconstruction Trail

June 19, 2024

Since 2021, visitors and local history buffs alike have been able to explore the Reconstruction Era in Columbia SC with the history-centered tourism trail Reconstructed: A Journey Through the Reconstruction…

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Landmark Properties acquires 67-acre site in Columbia, SC

June 18, 2024

Partners with Peninsula U.S. to Begin Construction on 826-bed Cottage-Style Student Housing Community Serving University of South Carolina Students Landmark Properties, a fully-integrated real estate firm specializing in development, construction,…

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Power:Ed awards SCICU $50,000 for student completion grants

June 18, 2024

South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the S.C. Student Loan Corporation, that will provide completion grants for…

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Columbia Museum of Art July 2024 Exhibitions and Events Calendar

June 18, 2024

Columbia Museum of Art July 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art On view June 15 through September 8, 2024 From natural wonders to the open road, the…

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USC Percussion Ensemble wins international competition

June 18, 2024

On Monday, June 17, Percussive Arts Society International Percussion (PAS) announced that the University of South Carolina Percussion Ensemble is one of three collegiate winners of the 2024 Percussive Arts…

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Comedian Nate Jackson announces second leg of “Super Funny World Tour,” stopping in Columbia

June 18, 2024

Nate Jackson has just announced the second leg of his 2024 tour – the Super Funny World Tour. The comedian will bring his tour to Columbia, SC on October 11,…

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Business face restrictions and requirements when hiring, employing 16- and 17-year olds

June 18, 2024

By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC   In some industries, worker shortages have caused employers to consider hiring 16- and 17-year-olds for non-hazardous occupations, especially during the summer. The federal…

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Cogito Academy awarded a major planning and implementation grant

June 18, 2024

Cogito Academy is proud to announce it has been awarded a substantial grant in the amount of $850,000.00. This funding source will be instrumental in successfully opening the school for…

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