Posts by Tracie Broom
Palmetto Citizens officially opens first Georgia branches
August 3, 2026
Four East Georgia Branches Officially Transition to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union After Successful Acquisition Aug. 3 marks the first official day of service as four former Southern Bank locations…
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Coastal Crust brings its signature wood-fired pizza experience to Columbia
July 30, 2026
Grand Opening in the BullStreet District on Aug. 4 Coastal Crust, South Carolina’s beloved family-owned wood-fired pizzerias, announced that its newest location in Columbia’s vibrant BullStreet District will be open…
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Anchor Impact Fund opens second grant cycle to support families and communities across the Midlands
July 20, 2026
Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a comprehensive wealth management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, is now accepting applications for the second grant cycle of the Anchor Impact Fund, a charitable…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union expands beyond state lines for the first time in its 90-year history
July 17, 2026
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union will begin serving customers at four East Georgia branches in Waynesboro, Sardis, Gibson and Hephzibah on Monday, Aug. 3, following the anticipated Aug. 1 closing…
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IMPH releases policy toolkit to strengthen food system policy, preserve farmland and improve access to nutritious food across the state
June 30, 2026
Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the SC Roadmap have released a new toolkit designed to help state leaders identify practical food…
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Three Midlands nonprofits receive funding through Anchor Investment Management’s new community giving initiative
June 11, 2026As Anchor Investment Management, LLC celebrates 25 years of helping individuals and families build strong financial futures, the Columbia-based wealth management firm is investing in another kind of future: the…
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Newsome Law’s Andrew W. Saleeby selected as a South Carolina Rising Star by Super Lawyers
June 10, 2026
Saleeby recognized for excellence in Tax Law in the 2026 South Carolina edition of Super Lawyers magazine Newsome Brannon & McDonald, LLC, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, is proud to announce that…
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Stomping Grounds Music and Film Festival debuts June 13-14 in Columbia, S.C.
June 9, 2026
For one weekend only, a former glass warehouse slated for demolition will become one of Columbia’s most unique cultural destinations. Stomping Grounds, a new two-day music and film festival, will…
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Facts First initiative launches to provide clear information on growth and community change across Spartanburg County
May 20, 2026
Facts First, a new community-focused initiative designed to provide clear, accessible information about growth, development, infrastructure and community change in Spartanburg County, was publicly introduced Tuesday, May 19, during a…
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All Good Books announces the awarding of its B-Corp Certification
April 24, 2026The independent bookstore is the first retail business in Columbia to receive the designation All Good Books announced an important milestone with the awarding of its B-Corp Certification, ahead of…
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Palmetto Citizens Foundation launches Teacher Grant Program to support local classrooms
April 20, 2026
Nearly 90 years after being founded by teachers, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is giving back to the classroom in a meaningful new way. The Palmetto Citizens Foundation, which was…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union celebrates new branch in Whitmire, S.C.
March 30, 2026
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, one of South Carolina’s longest-standing and most trusted financial institutions, celebrated the opening of its new branch in Whitmire, South Carolina, with a ribbon cutting…
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Flock and Rally receives five American Advertising Awards
March 10, 2026Flock and Rally, a women-owned and led integrated marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with five ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation (AAF Midlands)…
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IMPH launches Foundations for Success Taskforce
February 25, 2026
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), an independent, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, is launching…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announces the appointments of three key leadership roles
February 23, 2026
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announced the appointments of three key leadership roles: Michael Beam as special advisor to the CEO, Elizabeth Bunn as chief financial officer and Matt Gaskin…
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Anchor Investment Management, LLC marks 25 years by launching the Anchor Impact Fund to support nonprofits across the Midlands
February 19, 2026
New charitable fund will support health, education, families and community organizations Marking its 25th anniversary, Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a comprehensive wealth management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, is…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival launches ticket sales for April 22–26 festival
February 9, 2026
The Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22–26, 2026, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience the Midlands through five days of thoughtfully curated dinners, tastings, competitions and interactive…
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Flock and Rally CEO Merritt McNeely named to 50 Most Influential List
February 5, 2026
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, proudly announces that CEO Merritt McNeely has been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 50 Most Influential…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival unveils 2026 signature events and opens ticket sales
February 2, 2026
The Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22-26, 2026, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience the Midlands through five days of thoughtfully curated dinners, tastings, competitions and interactive…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union celebrates 90 years of service with focus on growth and community impact in 2026
January 28, 2026
Charter expansion and foundation launch mark major milestones for Midlands-based financial institution Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution that provides personal and business banking services across…
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Anchor Investment Management’s investment associate, Robert Norman, earns CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification
January 14, 2026
Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a leading asset management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that Robert Norman, investment associate, has earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification—one of the…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22-26, 2026, and launches new Tastemakers patron program
December 12, 2025
Columbia Food & Wine Festival (CFWF), which returns to the Midlands April 22-26, 2026, launched Tastemakers, a patron giving circle that offers insider access to festival experiences while supporting the…
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Palmetto Citizens wraps up third annual Teacher of the Game program with Gamecock Athletics
December 8, 2025Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, as part of their partnership with Gamecock Athletics, announces the conclusion of the third annual Teacher of the Game program. Launched in 2023, the season-long…
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Publix Super Markets is coming to the BullStreet District
December 3, 2025The BullStreet District, known as the region’s largest urban redevelopment project, announced that national supermarket retailer Publix Super Markets will open its next downtown Columbia, South Carolina location in the…
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The Foundry Group announces Slip 53, a new oyster bar and seafood concept coming to Five Points in mid-spring 2026
December 2, 2025A fresh addition is coming to Columbia’s dining scene in mid-spring 2026 as The Foundry Group debuts Slip 53, its new oyster bar and seafood concept, at 732 Saluda Avenue,…
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Mixed-use redevelopment named “Seaboard Vista” to honor historic legacy of Congaree Vista
November 20, 2025
Partners of the notable historic adaptive reuse project in Columbia, South Carolina’s Congaree Vista announce the project to be named “Seaboard Vista.” The name honors the legacy of the Seaboard…
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South Carolina BLUE is helping South Carolinians navigate ACA Open Enrollment
November 19, 2025
South Carolina BLUE (SC BLUE), part of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, is offering free, in-person support to help individuals and families explore ACA Marketplace plan options and make informed…
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Flock and Rally receives three honors at the 2025 IABC/SC Palmetto Awards
November 17, 2025
Flock and Rally, an award-winning integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with three awards from the 2025 International Association of Business Communicators awards for the…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro recommended in the inaugural Michelin Guide to the American South
November 5, 2025
Motor Supply Co. Bistro, a cornerstone of Columbia, South Carolina’s culinary scene, has been officially recommended by the Michelin Guide in its inaugural Guide to the American South, marking a…
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Astral Development’s plans progress to develop a mixed-use multi-family project at the intersections of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, S.C.
October 13, 2025
Astral Development and Steady Capital’s plans progress to develop a 483,106 square-foot mixed-use multi-family project set to transform one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most visible downtown intersections at the corner…
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Flock and Rally’s CEO, Merritt McNeely, named as a 2025 Most Influential Leader
October 8, 2025
Flock and Rally, a women-owned, full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is celebrating two major recognitions: CEO Merritt McNeely has been named to the 2025 list…
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Palmetto Citizens partners with Gamecock Athletics for third annual Teacher of the Game
September 3, 2025
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, in partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Gamecock Athletics, announced the return of the Teacher of the Game program for the 2025 football season.…
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Anchor Investment Management’s senior relationship manager, Brian Blackwelder, earns prestigious IACCP ® compliance designation
September 2, 2025
Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a leading asset management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that Brian Blackwelder, CFP®, senior relationship manager, has earned the prestigious designation of Investment Adviser…
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2026 Lawyer of the Year recipient Bert Brannon joins Newsome Law
August 26, 2025
Newsome Law, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, has hired Bert Brannon to serve as Of Counsel for the firm. Brannon, recently named a 2026 Lawyer of the Year…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union welcomes Michelle Hardy and Matthew Maynard to executive team
August 13, 2025
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announced the addition of two new senior leaders to its executive team: Michelle Hardy as general counsel and chief administrative officer and Matthew Maynard as…
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Entries are now open for the South Carolina State Fair’s 2025 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2025
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 8-19, 2025 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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Avant Holdings plans to purchase and restore the former Whit-Ash buildings in the Vista
June 26, 2025
Avant Holdings, LLC, a South Carolina-based real estate development and investment company, is under contract to acquire the former Whit-Ash Furnishing properties, a prominent historic landmark in Columbia’s Vista district.…
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IMPH releases report on expiration of Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
May 28, 2025
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, has released…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union names Blythewood teacher the Youth Financial Educator of the Year
May 28, 2025
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has named Debbie Sweat of Blythewood High School the 2025 Youth Financial Educator of the Year. She received the honor — and a $1,000 cash…
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Flock and Rally receives six industry awards from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America
May 6, 2025
Flock and Rally, a women-owned and operated integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, celebrated multiple honors received at the annual Mercury Awards hosted by the South…
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IMPH releases action plan to improve health outcomes for moms and babies in rural SC through improved access to care
April 30, 2025
The plan includes recommendations to improve maternal and infant health in South Carolina The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform…
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Flock and Rally welcomes Olivia Hyatt as Vice President of Strategy
April 15, 2025
Flock and Rally, a women-owned and led integrated marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announces the addition of Olivia Hyatt as its new vice president of strategy.…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns to the Midlands April 22-27 — limited tickets available
April 3, 2025
Limited tickets still available for the Grand Tasting and other select events The eighth annual Columbia Food & Wine Festival — the Midlands’ premier six-day culinary experience — returns April…
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Flock and Rally promotes three staff members and expands team with new hire
April 1, 2025
Flock and Rally, a women-owned and led integrated marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is proud to announce the promotion of Mary Kate Korpita to vice president…
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New report highlights factors influencing the health of South Carolinians
March 25, 2025
New data explores the population health of South Carolinians and the impact of physical, mental, and social well-being on life expectancy, among other factors. The annual report released by County…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points returns to Columbia, South Carolina this Saturday, March 15
March 13, 2025
St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns for its 43rd event this Saturday, March 15, from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. in Columbia, S.C. The festivities kick off…
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Flock and Rally receives multiple American Advertising Awards
March 3, 2025
Flock and Rally, a women-owned and led integrated marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, received multiple ADDY awards, including a coveted Best in Local, three Special Judges…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival announces 2025 lineup; tickets now on sale
January 29, 2025
Tickets are officially on sale for the 2025 Columbia Food & Wine Festival, the Midlands’ premier culinary celebration, set for April 22-27, 2025. Now in its eighth year, the six-day…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2025 band lineup, with 24 acts across six stages
January 22, 2025
St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast, announces the lineup for its 43rd event, set for Saturday, March 15, in Columbia,…
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Chapin Commercial Construction completes state-of-the-art facility for Aquarius Spa and Salon in Chapin
December 16, 2024
Chapin Commercial Construction announces the completion of the new Aquarius Spa and Salon at 113 Virginia St. in Chapin, South Carolina. Owners Marie and Joe Keeton, the wife-and-husband duo that…
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