Posts by Tracie Broom
Flock and Rally earns three IABC/SC Palmetto Awards of Excellence
November 22, 2019Creative agency honored for brand communication and advertising Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with three 2019 Palmetto Awards of…
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One SC Fund awards more than $313,000 for Hurricane Relief and Disaster Preparation
November 19, 2019Grants bring total to more than $4.8 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Committee awarded $313,344 in grants to 11 organizations across South Carolina…
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Kick off the Holidays with Historic Columbia
November 19, 2019Decorative house tours, classic carriage rides and breakfast with Santa heighten the holiday season Historic Columbia is the home for holiday traditions, and the new season of events is sure…
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1×1 Design associate Yarely Martinez joins Columbia AIA Board of Directors
November 19, 2019The team at 1×1 Design announced that Yarely Martinez has joined the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia Board of Directors. Martinez, Associate AIA, is the fourth 1×1 Design staff…
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Two local nonprofits receive $113,000 in new support from Knight Foundation
November 7, 2019Projects by City of Cayce and MORE Justice will help create a more informed and engaged Columbia, South Carolina community. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a longtime…
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Anna Fender of 1×1 Design elected to Leadership Columbia Advisory Board
November 5, 2019This is the fourth year Fender has been selected to counsel in the development program The 1×1 Design team congratulates Anna Fender, IIDA, LEED AP, for continuing her service on…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2019 events
October 29, 2019Historic Columbia encourages people to spend more time exploring the history of Columbia in this cooler weather by offering new tours in November, including the Palladium Fall Tour (Sun., Nov.…
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Second year a success with more residents participating in On the Table powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 29, 2019Transform On the Table ideas into action with Beyond the Table mini-grants; applications now open The second annual On the Table day of conversations brought more than 2,160 Richland and…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2019 events
October 28, 2019Historic Columbia encourages people to spend more time exploring the history of Columbia in this cooler weather by offering new tours in November, including the Palladium Fall Tour (Sun., Nov.…
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Advanced technology company investing $3 million in Richland County operations
October 27, 2019REI Automation, a Columbia, South Carolina-based company specializing in designing and building custom industrial robotic equipment for automotive, medical, nuclear, electronics industries and consumer goods is expanding its operations in…
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Historic Columbia hosts array of engaging November events
October 27, 2019Historic Columbia encourages people to spend more time exploring the history of Columbia in this cooler weather by offering new tours in November, including the Palladium Fall Tour (Sun., Nov.…
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1×1 Design congratulates “Flip and Give” team on AIA SC award
October 18, 2019Architecture firm 1×1 Design was architect of record for The Moore Company’s Flip & Give vision The team at 1×1 Design congratulates Graeme Moore and Justin Drafts of The Moore…
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Join the movement, make an impact on October 22 with On The Table powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 16, 2019On Tuesday, Oct. 22, residents from Richland and Lexington counties are encouraged to participate in the second annual On the Table, a one-day opportunity to gather around a table, share…
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Historic Columbia rolls out the family fun in October
October 8, 2019History is alive this October as Historic Columbia celebrates the season with its popular autumn events, including the free Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit, which runs all month, the Spirits…
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SC Asphalt Pavement Association expands partnerships to grow road-building workforce
October 8, 2019With an anticipated 1,000 additional jobs coming to the South Carolina asphalt paving industry over the next five years, the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA), a nonprofit trade association…
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Salt-N-Pepa to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2019
October 1, 2019Legendary hip-hop trailblazers to perform free concert at S.C.’s largest NYE party Salt-N-Pepa — the legendary hip-hop duo who paved the way for female artists — will perform a free…
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Cathy Jansen joins HUB Carolinas as commercial insurance advisor
October 1, 2019HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the fifth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Cathy Jansen has joined HUB Carolinas as a commercial insurance advisor in…
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Everything you need to know about the 150th South Carolina State Fair Oct. 9-20
September 25, 20192019 event will feature a free daily circus, free concerts and more — discount tickets available through Oct. 8 It’s the South Carolina State Fair’s 150th birthday, and the award-winning…
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Lead an On The Table Community Conversation on October 22 with Central Carolina Community Foundation
September 24, 2019Call for table hosts for upcoming day of community improvement discussions For little or no cost, people across Richland and Lexington Counties can join a national movement — a grassroots…
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“Hire Me SC” Summit empowers employers to build inclusive workplace
September 23, 2019Employers and human resource professionals in South Carolina can take the next step in building a diverse and inclusive workforce at Hire Me SC’s annual Employer Summit: Mobilizing an Untapped…
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Trane unveils expanded Columbia facility, delivering environmental, workforce and community benefits
September 11, 2019Company celebrates investments in its newly-expanded facility with ribbon cutting event, and makes donations to advance technical education for local students Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions…
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Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture in Columbia, Sat., Sept. 21
September 11, 2019Multiple Grammy-nominated recording artist, Dwele, to headline free festival Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21.…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund to support Hurricane Dorian Relief efforts
September 8, 2019Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund at www.OneSCFund.org to support nonprofit organizations that are, and will be, responding to the needs of individuals…
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1×1 Design’s Asheley Scott St. John recognized as a 2019 Woman of Influence
September 3, 2019The team at 1×1 Design announced that Asheley Scott St. John, the architecture firm’s president and owner, has been honored among Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2019 Women of Influence. St.…
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Flock and Rally’s VP of Marketing, Merritt McNeely, receives “Women of Influence” honor
August 19, 2019McNeely honored with elite leaders selected by Columbia Regional Business Report Merritt McNeely, vice president of marketing at Flock and Rally, a women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in…
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The Roseberry sets new standard for Columbia apartment living
August 15, 2019The Roseberry, a new apartment community nestled in Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, is raising the bar for apartment living in the Midlands region. With thoughtful design and impeccable attention to…
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Registration now open for October 22 On The Table Conversations powered by Central Carolina Community Foundation
August 14, 2019Second annual engaging conversation initiative will bring people together across the Midlands to break bread and discuss the future of our communities. Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for…
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“Hire Me SC” campaign changing culture of disability employment
August 2, 2019South Carolina’s unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is one of the highest in the country — leaving a largely untapped, capable pool of talent for businesses across a diverse…
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Historic Claussen’s building transformed into boutique studio apartments
June 12, 2019Ribbon cutting with Mayor Benjamin held for new boutique studio apartments in the historic Five Points district The historic Claussen’s Bakery building has come back to life. The new Claussen’s…
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“Asphalt Works!” workforce development campaign launched by S.C. Asphalt Pavement Association
May 21, 2019Statewide initiative aims to reenergize asphalt industry and repair S.C. roads In response to an increased need for asphalt workers across the state, the non-profit South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association…
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Free, daily circus and more new attractions highlight South Carolina State Fair’s 150th anniversary celebration
May 17, 2019The South Carolina State Fair is adding a mix of new attractions to this year’s event in celebration of its 150th anniversary fair, which has been themed “Prized Winning Memories,”…
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Richland One students aim to break Rubik’s® Cube “Speedcubing” record, May 18
May 9, 2019On Saturday, May 18, 2019, students from across Richland One will pick up one of the most popular puzzles in modern history, the Rubik’s® Cube, to compete in the school…
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Midlands Gives breaks record with $2,028,966 via 14,272 gifts
May 9, 2019Breaking its all-time record, Midlands Gives has raised an estimated total of $2,028,966 million dollars via 14,272 individual gifts. (A final total will be released in the coming weeks after…
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Phase One land development begins for LandTech’s Autumn Pond community
May 1, 2019Real estate management and development company breaks ground in Blythewood, S.C. LandTech, LLC, a private real estate management and development firm headquartered in Columbia, S.C., announced Autumn Pond as the…
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SCCADVASA’s “REALationships IQ” quiz helps parents and teens discuss healthy relationships
May 1, 2019It’s official: The REALationships101 campaign and its new REALationships IQ quiz is a hit with teens and parents across South Carolina. In March, the S.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and…
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SCCADVASA’s “REALationships IQ” quiz helps parents and teens discuss healthy relationships
May 1, 2019It’s official: The REALationships101 campaign and its new REALationships IQ quiz is a hit with teens and parents across South Carolina. In March, the S.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and…
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May 7 will be the biggest Midlands Gives Day ever, with 415 non profits
April 29, 2019On Tuesday, May 7, Central Carolina Community Foundation will connect “everyday philanthropists” with 415 local nonprofits during Midlands Gives — the 18-hour local online giving challenge. Midlands Gives is hosted…
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Nonprofit Cola Town Bike Collective to launch ‘Sprocket” cycling app for Columbia, S.C., at May 1 event
April 24, 2019To kick off national Bike Month, the Cola Town Bike Collective (CTBC) is launching Sprocket, its new web-based app for cycling routes across the Columbia, S.C., region, with a celebration…
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Za’s on Devine launches new party packages for private dining space
April 24, 2019Za’s on Devine — a locally owned, neighborhood restaurant and bar in Columbia’s Devine Street district — has released new private dining party packages. With graduation around the corner, these…
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SCCADVASA Launches Healthy Relationships Campaign Statewide to Recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 16, 2019The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) recognizes the eighteenth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) with the launch of its Spring 2019 healthy relationships digital…
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Flock and Rally earns SCPRSA Best in Show Silver Wing Award, for total of eight honors
April 16, 2019Flock and Rally Earns SCPRSA Best in Show Silver Wing Award, for Total of Eight Honors Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned integrated communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina,…
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Flock and Rally earns SCPRSA Best in Show Silver Wing Award, for total of eight honors
April 16, 2019Flock and Rally Earns SCPRSA Best in Show Silver Wing Award, for Total of Eight Honors Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned integrated communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina,…
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Flock and Rally earns SCPRSA Best in Show Silver Wing Award, for total of eight honors
April 16, 2019Flock and Rally Earns SCPRSA Best in Show Silver Wing Award, for Total of Eight Honors Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned integrated communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina,…
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SCCADVASA launches Healthy Relationships campaign statewide to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 16, 2019The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) recognizes the eighteenth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) with the launch of its Spring 2019 healthy relationships digital…
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Motor Supply named fifth best restaurant in the South Southern Living readers’ poll awards
April 9, 2019Columbia, S.C. bistro Top Five slot Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., has landed the number five spot in Southern Living’s 2019 readers’ poll of The South’s Best Restaurants.…
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SCCADVASA launches healthy relationships campaign to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 1, 2019Digital campaign aimed at teens and young adults demonstrates qualities of healthy relationships The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) recognizes the eighteenth annual Sexual Assault…
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HUB International acquires Motorsports Book of Business
March 18, 2019Prominent insurance brokerage adds Darren Hickey in Indianapolis and Charlotte offices HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that it has acquired a motorsports book…
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New event venue, Central Energy, opens in Columbia’s BullStreet District
March 12, 2019Renovated Downtown Space Features Modern Design, Flexible Floor Plan, with Courtyard and Lawn Central Energy, downtown Columbia, S.C.’s most vibrant new gathering space, is now open, featuring one of the…
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Mayor Benjamin honors Able South Carolina with proclamation for 25th anniversary
March 7, 2019City of Columbia honors nonprofit for continued dedication to serving the disability community On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin honored Able South Carolina (Able SC)…
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Mayor Benjamin honors Able South Carolina with proclamation for 25th anniversary
March 6, 2019City of Columbia honors nonprofit for continued dedication to serving the disability community On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin honored Able South Carolina (Able SC)…
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