Posts by Cheryl Cooper
A Body Of Work
June 24, 2026
By Tom Poland A woman asked what made me the proudest of all I had written. It isn’t books. Maybe one. It’s not the films. It’s not the magazine…
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Serve your county: local boards, committees looking for volunteers
June 24, 2026
Richland County offers the public opportunities to stay active in their local government by serving on one of several volunteer boards and committees. To apply for an open position online,…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Multifamily Market Q1 2026
June 24, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Charleston multifamily demand holds steady as growth pushes inland. Market Highlights Development activity is accelerating inland from Charleston, particularly across the North Charleston and…
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Colliers Report: Augusta-Aiken Industrial Market Q1 2026
June 24, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Move-outs and speculative construction are increasing liquidity. Market Highlights Despite a Q1 leasing slowdown, the Augusta-Aiken market saw an increase in quality options for…
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Berkeley County awards $1M in CDBG funds to local organizations
June 23, 2026
Berkeley County has awarded $1,015,276 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to 10 local agencies and nonprofit organizations. County Council approved the recommended funding allocations at its meeting on Monday, June 22,…
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FREE webinar helps residents learn budgeting, debt management, and credit basics – June 24
June 23, 2026
WHAT: The City of Charleston and the Charleston Bank On Coalition will host the first webinar in the Summer of Savings financial wellness series, designed to help residents build financial…
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Spartanburg Community College announces Spring 2026 President’s List
June 22, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) proudly announces that 274 students earned President’s List honors for Spring 2026. To qualify for the president’s list, a student must have a declared major, be…
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FEMA makes $50 million available for mitigation projects in Southeastern States
June 22, 2026
FEMA announced that more than $50 million in federal funding for 25 hazard mitigation projects is available to seven Southeastern states. Congress authorized these named projects through the Fiscal Year 2026…
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Prisma Health’s Tina Myers recognized on Becker’s “Women in Health IT to know” list
June 22, 2026
Prisma Health congratulates Tina Myers, vice president of application services, who has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 “Women in Health IT to know” list, which highlights 170 leaders nationwide…
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City of Columbia is accepting applications for service on the following Boards & Commissions
June 22, 2026
We invite community members who want to share their time and expertise to apply by Friday, June 26, 2026. To learn more, visit https://boards.columbiasc.gov/. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Building Board of Adjustments and…
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City of Columbia announces permanent Unaccompanied Minor Policy for Finlay Park
June 22, 2026
The City of Columbia is announcing a permanent Unaccompanied Minors Policy for Finlay Park as part of its ongoing efforts to maintain a safe, welcoming, and family-friendly environment for residents…
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Neil Jones named Chief Financial & Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina
June 18, 2026
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of M. Neil Jones, CPA, CITP, to Chief Financial & Operating Officer. A member of the firm’s leadership team since…
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FEMA announces additional $6 million for South Carolina recovery
June 18, 2026
FEMA approved more than $6 million in funding to support 11 recovery projects in South Carolina communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Debby and other disasters. Notable recovery…
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CAE breaks ground on large-scale terminal energy project, passenger parking experience top priority
June 18, 2026
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has broken ground on a multi-phase terminal energy project. The large-scale project will include the construction of a solar array canopy, as part of a microgrid,…
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Homebuyer Workshop – Thursday, June 18, 6-8 pm
June 18, 2026Your path to homeownership starts here! This will be a one-stop homebuyer workshop where attendees can learn, ask questions, and connect directly with industry professionals who guide them through every…
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Richland County mailing notices for property value changes
June 17, 2026
Notifications are not tax bills; use online application for appeals Richland County is giving many property owners an early heads up about changes to the value of their property for 2026.…
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Richland County offices closed Friday to honor Juneteenth
June 17, 2026
Richland County Government offices will close Friday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. All County Solid Waste & Recycling facilities will…
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A Curious Battle For Independence
June 17, 2026
By Tom Poland It’s a battle Britain claimed to have won, and yet it sent the Redcoats to Charleston and back to Britain ending their presence in the Carolina…
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Spartanburg Community College Cybersecurity faculty selected for state cybersecurity externship
June 17, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) announced that Dr. Kenneth Gardner, Cybersecurity and Networking Instructor, has been selected to participate in the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center (NCyTE) Cybersecurity Faculty Externship…
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SCDES now accepting grant applications for watershed projects that improve water quality
June 15, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is now accepting applications for grant-funded projects that help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source pollution. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2026. Nonpoint source pollution occurs when rainfall or irrigation water moves…
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Security Federal Bank promotes Tony Ateca to Chief Operating Officer
June 15, 2026
Security Federal Bank announced the promotion of Tony Ateca to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 10, 2026. The promotion reflects Security Federal Bank’s continued commitment to long-term growth, innovation,…
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How to ensure press coverage at your event
June 15, 2026
Hannah Wade Manager at NP Strategy No RSVPs? No Problem. Journalists have less time to spend on stories as resource pressures are reshaping newsrooms. Nearly half of surveyed journalists cited…
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City Parks launch misting stations during summer heat
June 12, 2026
With the Columbia area already experiencing high temperatures and heat index temperatures above 100, the City of Columbia is urging residents to take extra precautions to stay safe in extreme…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Multifamily Market Q1 2026
June 11, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Columbia multifamily growth continues to concentrate in downtown. Market Highlights The Columbia multifamily market remains dynamic amidst an ongoing regional transformation, with population gains…
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South Carolina entrepreneurs awarded $215,000 for innovative agribusinesses
June 11, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) awarded $215,000 in grants to 12 South Carolina businesses as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship program. A…
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A Rare Sighting
June 10, 2026
By Tom Poland I have seen outhouses, smokehouses, henhouses, doghouses, and all manner of birdhouses. Mankind has its jailhouses, cathouses, flophouses, and roadhouses. A first for me, I saw…
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AARP South Carolina to Host Café Voyage: Taste of the Carolinas in Columbia – June 11
June 10, 2026
Free community event will connect residents with healthy cooking ideas, local food, giveaways and community resources AARP South Carolina will host Café Voyage: Taste of the Carolinas on Thursday, June 11, from…
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Greenville/Columbia/Charleston project management experts earn promotions at LCK
June 9, 2026
LCK announces the promotions of three project management professionals as part of a broader strategy to support the firm’s continued growth and enhance services for clients. Managing more than 135…
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Richland County to break ground on new Ballentine Fire Station
June 9, 2026
Richland County invites community members, elected leaders and other local stakeholders to a groundbreaking ceremony for the County’s new Ballentine Fire Station at 10 a.m. Monday, June 15. Located at…
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Hood Construction announces new teammates
June 8, 2026
Hood Construction announced the addition of two new teammates, Douglas Singletary as Pre-Construction Manager and Sydney Long as Talent Management Coordinator. Douglas Singletary joins Hood Construction as Pre-Construction Manager, bringing…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd earns prominent rankings for practices and attorneys in Chambers USA 2026 Guide
June 4, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., has once again earned distinguished recognition in the Chambers and Partners USA 2026 Guide, a testament to the firm’s commitment to legal excellence across South Carolina.…
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Local Developer announces plans to acquire Brighton Technology Park in Chapin
June 3, 2026
Brighton Capital Partners announced plans to acquire the 200 acres in Chapin, currently known as Brighton Technology Park. According to Brighton Capital Partners President and Lexington County resident, Andy White,…
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‘Tis the season for graduations and my 2026 “20 lessons” list
June 3, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell ‘Tis the season for graduations, new jobs and life transitions. It’s also the season for my annual updated “20 lessons” list. A number of years ago,…
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June is Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina
June 3, 2026
June marks Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association aimed at reducing litter, illegal dumping, and…
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My City Of Dust Calendar
June 3, 2026
By Tom Poland Passport To Preservation John Mulhouse sent me his 2026 Abandoned New Mexico City of Dust calendar, and it’s a keeper. John’s beat is why. “The lost…
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Colliers completes sale of Downtown Columbia office building
June 3, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Tommy Johnson, SIOR and Zach Lundberg represented Yorktown Investment Holdings in the sale of 712 Calhoun Street, an approximately 4,672-square-foot office building to SB Property Investments…
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Two Senior Marketing Coordinators advance at Colliers in Columbia
June 2, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotions of Amy Fowler and Sarah Schilling to Senior Marketing Coordinator, supporting multimedia marketing efforts for brokerage associates in the Columbia office. Fowler and…
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City of Columbia launches public survey for Sharing the Road safety action plan
June 1, 2026
The Sharing the Road project team has developed draft program, policy, and project recommendations aimed at making our roadways safer. We hope you’ll take a look and provide your thoughts via…
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Hayden Ponder joins Colliers as Marketing Assistant in Greenville
June 1, 2026
Greenville native and recent Anderson University graduate joins Colliers | South Carolina Colliers | South Carolina announced the addition of Hayden Ponder as Marketing Assistant in its Greenville office. In…
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Complete Fan Guide: Match day operations and entry policies for GE Vernova Park
May 28, 2026
Professional soccer is entering a bold new era in the Upstate next week as the Greenville Triumph Soccer Club officially prepares to host its highly anticipated 2026 home opener. The…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands calls on community to nominate women leaders for 2026 Boots & Pearls Awards
May 28, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is calling on the local community to help shine a spotlight on extraordinary women by submitting nominations for the 2026 Boots &…
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A.C. Flora girls soccer team wins second consecutive state championship
May 27, 2026
A.C. Flora High School’s girls soccer team won the 2026 Class AAAA state championship May 22, defeating Bishop England High School 1-1 (5-3 in penalty kicks) at Memorial Stadium. This…
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Colliers’ Grayson Greiner receives Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Designation
May 27, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Grayson Greiner has been awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. This prestigious designation recognizes him as an expert in commercial…
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Man, The Intruder
May 27, 2026
By Tom Poland The rains of late and spring’s approach set my mind on the Carolina bays, those coastal plain wetlands of mystery and life. The elliptical depressions are…
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South Carolina first in nation to designate annual Gold Shield Day for fallen first responders
May 27, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed legislation making the Palmetto State the first in the nation to permanently designate June 1 as “Gold Shield Day,” an annual day of…
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Flummoxed over the flag: The historic loophole keeping South Carolina’s iconic banner in limbo
May 27, 2026
It is proudly displayed on front porches, stamped across t-shirts, and flown atop government buildings from the Upstate down to the coast. Yet, despite its status as one of the…
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DPH urges residents to take simple precautions as mosquito season begins
May 27, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds South Carolinians of several tips to help prevent mosquito bites and eliminate mosquito larval habitats while enjoying time outside this summer.…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Q1 2026
May 26, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Hospitality Market Updates Megan Lawson | Market Analyst Higher-end properties continued to perform statewide, while several markets saw activity return towards historical norms following…
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Yip Premier Real Estate opens new headquarters in Columbia’s Cottontown neighborhood
May 26, 2026
Yip Premier Real Estate officially opened its new headquarters at 2200 Sumter Street with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by city leaders, preservation advocates, economic development officials, and community partners.…
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City of Columbia welcomes America250’s “Our American Story” nationwide initiative to the Capital City
May 26, 2026
The City of Columbia invites residents and visitors to take part in a unique opportunity to help tell the story of America as the America250 initiative brings its nationwide “Our American…
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