Posts by Phoebe Howie
City announces parking and road closure plans ahead of King Day at the Dome
January 17, 2025
The City of Columbia announces plans for parking and road closures ahead of the 25th Annual King Day at the Dome, a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that…
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City of Columbia to host City funding for non-profit events seminar
January 17, 2025
Who: Harold Reaves, City of Columbia Special Events Coordinator, Tina Saxon, Grants Coordinator for the City of Columbia, and Laura Truell, Instructor of Sports Entertainment Management for the University of South…
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Introducing GSPlay: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport’s new play area for young travelers
January 17, 2025
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) announced the grand opening of GSPlay, a vibrant and interactive play area designed to entertain and engage young travelers. Developed in partnership with local toy company…
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Spartanburg County attracted $745 million in new investment in 2024
January 16, 2025
In 2024, OneSpartanburg, Inc. landed 23 economic development projects on behalf of Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg, resulting in a total of $745 million in capital investment and…
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The City of Columbia Business Licensing Division to launch new software for licensing
January 16, 2025
The City of Columbia Business Licensing Division announced a partnership with HdL Companies to provide enhanced licensing services via a new cloud-based platform effective now. What is Changing? The new software…
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Helene Debris Update: SCDOT completes final debris pickup in many impacted counties and reminds others to put debris out to the curb now
January 16, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is making a final pass for debris in many impacted counties. Those counties are listed below and shown on the map. The counties currently…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces 2024 achievements and 2025 plans for community and sustainability
January 16, 2025
The Charleston Parks Conservancy reflects on a transformative 2024, stewarding 26 parks, gardens, and trails while delivering innovative solutions that enhance Charleston’s parks, expand the city’s urban tree canopy, provide…
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Berkeley County issues update on Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project
January 16, 2025
Anticipated Completion Date of Spring 2025 Berkeley County’s Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project in Goose Creek has made significant progress in recent weeks, with a tentative substantial completion date…
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Swiss-based PHENOGY announces plans for Columbia headquarters
January 16, 2025
Sustainable energy storage systems leader will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open their US headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. Based in Switzerland,…
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Spectrum opens applications for 2025-2026 Class of Spectrum Scholars
January 16, 2025
Spectrum Has Awarded More Than $1.5 Million in College Scholarships Since 2020 Key Takeaways: Spectrum will award 15 college juniors $20,000 each in scholarships. Students participate in professional development &…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces New Trustees for 2025
January 16, 2025
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC Announces New Trustees for 2025 The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces the appointment of new members and officers to its Board…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honors Joshua Shumak with the 2024 NASS John Lewis Youth Leadership Award for advocacy on behalf of Native American Communities
January 16, 2025
Secretary of State Mark Hammond presented Joshua Shumak with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Joshua Shumak was honored for his advocacy efforts…
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SC Chamber releases 2025 Competitiveness Agenda
January 15, 2025
Legislative Session Priorities from the State’s Leading Voice for Business Ahead of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative session kickoff event, Business Speaks, the SC Chamber released its…
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America’s State Parks selects South Carolina Parks Director to serve as President
January 15, 2025
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), the leadership organization behind America’s State Parks, announced the appointment of Paul McCormack as its new President and CEO. McCormack brings nearly…
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Swiss-Based PHENOGY announces plans for Columbia headquarters
January 15, 2025
Sustainable energy storage systems leader will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open their US headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. Based in Switzerland,…
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Nonprofits can now apply for Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grants
January 15, 2025
Grant application window closes Feb. 24 Nonprofit organizations in South Carolina can now apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. The spring grant application period will close at 5…
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SC Philharmonic to receive $20,000 award from the National Endowment for the Arts
January 15, 2025
The South Carolina Philharmonic announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. This grant will support…
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City of Columbia to host 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration service
January 14, 2025
The City of Columbia will be hosting the 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration service on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation Department launches new Park & Play recreational van
January 14, 2025
The mobile activity center will serve as a vital resource to reach underserved communities by providing accessible, free, and engaging recreational activities for families and children. The City of Columbia…
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City of Columbia Mayor’s Coffee with the Press
January 14, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will hold an informal coffee with the press the last Wednesday morning of every month. These will be informal coffee talks where representatives from…
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Sustain SC Team continues to grow with hiring of Marketing and Events Director, Emily Skaggs
January 14, 2025
Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced Emily Skaggs has joined as Marketing and Events Director. Emily brings a…
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PJ Morton to headline 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration
January 14, 2025
The Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access has announced several events to celebrate the 43rd annual 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Month, with PJ Morton headlining this year’s…
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Clemson PRTM faculty member honored for career contributions to field of recreational therapy
January 14, 2025
Brandi Crowe, associate professor in the Clemson University Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM), was recently inducted as a Fellow of the National Academy of Recreational Therapists (NART)…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
January 14, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2025 NxLevel For Micro Entrepreneurs and 2025 FastTrac Growth Venture courses taking place from January to…
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Project Showcase | Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
January 13, 2025
Who: Office of the Mayor What: Join us for a celebration of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund projects! Meet the passionate young change makers, celebrate their efforts, share ideas, and be…
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Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to host Community Conversations
January 13, 2025
Who: The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement What: The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement will host “Community Conversations” to update the public on its…
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Richland County works to protect Residents’ privacy rights in legal dispute
January 13, 2025
Richland County is working to protect property owners’ privacy rights in response to a lawsuit filed by Zillow Inc. The lawsuit, filed in Richland County Circuit Court, requests that the…
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Trustus Theatre announces Second Annual Gala: Harlem Nights
January 10, 2025
Trustus Theatre announced the date for its highly anticipated Second Annual Gala, taking place on February 7, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the South Carolina State Museum.…
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Senex awarded STTR grant from National Cancer Institute for CDK8/19 inhibition as treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer
January 10, 2025
The grant expands the Company’s focus on women’s health following our recent publication on the importance of CDK8/19 inhibition as treatment for breast cancer Senex Biotechnology announced the award of…
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SCRA Member Company’s motorcycle named to Designboom’s Top 10 Motorcycles of 2024
January 10, 2025
Real Motors’ Project: ARES motorcycle was named to designboom’s top 10 motorcycles of 2024. Real Motors became an SCRA Member Company in 2022 and has received a Project Development Fund Grant and an Acceleration Grant from…
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William Means Real Estate breaks records in 2024 with $431M in sales and kicks off 2025 with sale of $5.3M Southern Living Idea House
January 10, 2025
William Means Real Estate announced that 2024 was the best in the company’s 91-year history with $431M in overall sales, a 32% increase over 2023. With an average sales price…
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SC Green Industry Association brings hundreds of landscape professionals to Columbia for annual Conference & Trade Show
January 10, 2025
The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together over 115 exhibitors and 16 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of landscape topics during its annual two-day Conference and Trade Show held…
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State Museum CLOSED on Friday, Jan. 10th, due to inclement weather
January 10, 2025
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Friday, January 10th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. In addition, the museum’s Accessibility…
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State Museum closing early Friday, Jan. 10th, due to inclement weather
January 10, 2025
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 10th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. In addition, the…
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Watts Builders celebrates 10 Award wins at Charleston Home Builders Association Gala
January 10, 2025
Recognized for Excellence in Custom Home Building, Renovation and Design Watts Builders, a family-owned custom home builder with a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and client-focused design, received high honors at the Charleston Home Builders…
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Google contributes over $2.5M to local and state organizations in 2024
January 9, 2025
Google and Google.org awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants to 11 local and state community organizations in South Carolina in 2024. The grants are part of the company’s commitment to…
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Mast General Store announces Mountain Strong contributions
January 9, 2025
Shortly after the floodwaters from Helene began to recede, the Mast General Store started selling Mountain Strong shirts and stickers with part of the proceeds making a donation toward Helene…
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K&L Gates names nearly 35 new partners, of counsel, and policy professionals across firm
January 9, 2025
The partners of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have voted to elect the following individuals from across the firm’s global platform as new partners, of counsel, government affairs counselors, and government…
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South Carolina joins $20 million multistate data breach settlement with nation’s largest nonbank mortgage servicing company
January 8, 2025
The State of South Carolina and 52 state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against mortgage company Bayview Asset Management LLC, and three of its affiliates, Lakeview Loan Servicing,…
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Kids On Point presents Ready. Set. Glow – Charleston’s premier fundraising event
January 8, 2025
Kids On Point announced its annual fundraiser, Ready. Set. Glow, taking place on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM at the iconic Cistern Yard at the…
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Aqua Blue Pools unveils new brand in 2025
January 8, 2025
Aqua Blue Pools (ABP), the Lowcountry’s premier pool-building company since 1991, announced its new rebranding initiative in 2025. After more than three decades of service under the same trusted brand,…
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Columbia College launches lacrosse program, welcomes accomplished head coaches
January 7, 2025
The college proudly announces the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, set to debut in 2026, and welcomes Tom Kinney and Mallory Bahr to lead the programs In a…
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Luck Companies growing quarry operations across South Carolina
January 7, 2025
Combined investment of $450 million will create 70 new jobs FAST FACTS Luck Companies is growing its quarry operations across South Carolina. The combined investment of $450 million will create…
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Charleston Metro Chamber celebrates 2024 Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator graduates
January 7, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the graduation of the 2024 Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) cohort on December 11. This milestone marked the culmination of a transformative,…
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Good Strategies launches new Tricounty Nonprofit Directory and Events Calendar to boost local volunteerism
January 7, 2025
Good Strategies, Charleston’s leader in social impact solutions, announced the launch of two new Charleston regional community resources aimed at making it easier to discover and engage with more of…
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Gateway named beneficiary of The Spinks Family Foundation’s 2024 giving
January 7, 2025
Gateway is honored to be one of the Spinks Family Foundation’s 2024 charitable giving beneficiaries. One of the Foundation’s key areas of giving is mental health, which aligns with Gateway’s…
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Regional Librarian recognized at Stiles Point Elementary
January 6, 2025
Cooper named Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year Leslie Cooper, the teacher-librarian at Stiles Point Elementary School, was named the Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year on December 11, 2024,…
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Berkeley County hosting Community Development Block Grant Workshop
January 6, 2025
Registration Period Opening December 30, 2024 Berkeley County is hosting a special Application Workshop on its Community Development Block Grant Program at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the Assembly…
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Greenville Transit Authority operations and maintenance facility opens
January 6, 2025
Creating the foundation to fulfill mobility goals and support growing demand for bus service, the Greenville Transit Authority opened a state-of-the-art operations and maintenance facility at 205 Arcadia Drive. City,…
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Gateway moves closer to groundbreaking
January 6, 2025
Greenville’s skyline will rise as a project decades in the making moves closer to reality. The Design and Review Board (DRB) unanimously approved street lighting and landscaping plans for the…
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