Posts by Trey Schmoyer
TakoSushi announces new Forest Acres location to open May 14
May 8, 2024
Restaurant showcasing Latin and Asian cuisine marks second Midlands location Columbia-based culinary enterprise Food People Restaurant Group, owned by local entrepreneurs Chris Sullivan and James Williams, announces the expansion of its…
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Two Richland One school nurses receive district’s first DAISY Awards
May 8, 2024
In conjunction with the observance of National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2024) and School Nurse Day (May 8, 2024), two Richland One school nurses were named recipients of the district’s…
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City Council highlights | May 7, 2024
May 8, 2024
During this evening’s City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann presented several proclamations. To start off, a surprise proclamation was presented for Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week, honoring our City Clerk, Erika…
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Team South Carolina shines at National ProStart Invitational for seventh year in a row
May 8, 2024
Hosted by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF), Team South Carolina battled more than 400 competitors at the 2024 National ProStart Invitational in April at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.…
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River Drive buffered bicycle lanes public input meeting
May 8, 2024
There will be a public information and input drop-in meeting on Wednesday, May 29th at the Earlewood Community Center from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, with remarks at 5:00pm. Councilwoman Tina Herbert, City Planning and…
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Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour expands with 20 tour sites, 100+ artisans
May 8, 2024
Richland County will host the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, featuring 20 farm- and arts-related tour sites and more than 100 local artisans, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Dreher High counseling chairman named Midlands Region Career and Technical Education School Counselor of the Year
May 8, 2024
Dreher High School counseling chairman Kevin Kirkley has been named the 2024 Midlands Region Career and Technical Education (CTE) School Counselor of the Year by the Midlands Education and Business…
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High school students receive hands-on look at skilled energy careers
May 8, 2024
Dominion Energy, Columbia Urban League partner on diverse recruitment efforts Nearly 30 high school seniors from diverse backgrounds gathered in the Midlands for a behind-the-scenes look at skilled careers in…
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South Carolina Superintendent of the Year and District Administrator of the Year announced
May 6, 2024
Beaufort County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Frank Rodriguez, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington-Richland District Five Director of Human Resources, Dr. Reggie Wicker, has…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages donors to support local charities, give wisely in local fundraising drives
May 6, 2024
In advance of South Carolina-based fundraising initiatives this week, Secretary of State Mark Hammond has issued a statement supporting these efforts and recommending that donors practice wise charitable giving. “Nonprofit…
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Mungo Homes Foundation announces week of service
May 6, 2024
The Mungo Homes Foundation is proud to announce the third-annual Week of Service, which will take place May 6-10. With a tradition of giving back to the community and adhering…
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South Carolina ETV series “Echoes and Insights” explores Toni Morrison’s iconic interview
May 6, 2024
The captivating South Carolina ETV (SCETV) series Echoes and Insights revitalizes timeless conversations pulled from SCETV’s media archive. Each episode revisits pivotal moments, featuring voices and perspectives of influential figures from the…
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Lexington One promotes employees to executive directors
May 6, 2024
At the April 30 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jim Jett to fill the vacant executive director of operations position and…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts report
May 6, 2024
The City of Columbia is proud to release a report detailing the analysis of data collected from the City’s periodic Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts. These counts began in 2014 in…
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GSSM receives $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation to provide scholarships for summer programs
May 6, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation. This grant will support…
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Law Clerk Abigail Johanson joins Collins & Lacy
May 6, 2024
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces the selection of Abigail (Abby) Johanson as a 2024 law clerk in its Columbia, SC office. In her second year of law school at the…
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Able SC expands COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine education and support
May 1, 2024
Nonprofit emphasizes the importance of vaccines and their impact on the disability community Able South Carolina (Able SC), a disability-led organization seeking transformational changes in systems, communities and individuals, is…
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Grand Slam Ticket Sale for Southeastern BBQ Showdown
May 1, 2024
Capital City/Lake Murray Country announced the Grand Slam Ticket Sale, offering attendees a steal of a deal on tickets for the Southeastern BBQ Showdown, June 14-15 at Segra Park. The…
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Historic Columbia announces May 2024 events
May 1, 2024
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for May 2024. See the full list of May events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Richland One communications team wins 19 State PR awards
May 1, 2024
The Richland One Office of Communications received 19 awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) for outstanding communications and public relations efforts. The…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts report
May 1, 2024
The City of Columbia is proud to release a report detailing the analysis of data collected from the City’s periodic Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts. These counts began in 2014 in…
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Dominion Energy expands Assistance Program for small businesses
May 1, 2024
Dominion Energy South Carolina has expanded the eligibility and increased the award amount in the EnergyShare for Small Businesses program, which provides energy bill relief to eligible small businesses, nonprofits,…
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Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney JeBria Wilson
May 1, 2024
Attorney JeBria K. Wilson is joining the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. A prosecutor with experience in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitors Office,…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
April 29, 2024
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BOZA) Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board…
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Central Electric Power Cooperative CEO Rob Hochstetler honored by Rose-Hulman Alumni Association
April 29, 2024
Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. CEO Rob Hochstetler has been recognized with the highest honor bestowed by the alumni association of the prestigious Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Hochstetler is the…
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Frontline leaders unite at South Carolina’s 2024 Opioid & Addiction Summit
April 29, 2024
South Carolina will host the Governor’s Opioid and Addiction Summit April 30 and May 1, uniting stakeholders from various sectors to fortify the battle against addiction and opioid misuse. Held at the Columbia…
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Charleston Day in Columbia: Leaders forge strong connections with legislators at successful inaugural event
April 29, 2024
The City of Charleston proudly announces the success of its inaugural “Charleston Day in Columbia,” a pivotal event fostering important connections with legislators statewide. Spearheaded by Mayor William S. Cogswell,…
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Lexington High Student receives $40,000 Scholarship and Internship offer from Amazon
April 29, 2024
Camila Rivera de Jesús from Lexington High School has been named an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient. She will receive up to $40,000 over four years to pursue a degree…
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Clean energy investments strengthen South Carolina farms and small businesses
April 25, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Energy Costs and Expand Access to Cleaner Fueling Options In honor of Earth Day 2024, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres…
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Richland One announces finalists for top employee honors
April 25, 2024
Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon has announced the finalists for the district’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year Awards. “The finalists for these prestigious…
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Two Richland One High Schools ranked among ‘Best High Schools’ in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Ranking
April 25, 2024
Two Richland One high schools have been named among the “Best High Schools” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 ranking. Dreher High School and…
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New Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School principal announced
April 25, 2024
A familiar face will return to Lonnie B. Nelson as principal this summer. Dr. Maranda Hayward will become the new principal effective July 1. She will replace Dr. Twanisha Garner,…
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The largest TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchisee group in the southeast acquires Charlotte & Rock Hill locations
April 25, 2024
Gray Fox Strategic is a holding company headquartered in Columbia and Greenville, SC, that owns twenty-three franchises across five different brands. The bulk of the portfolio consists of the local…
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Nationally recognized Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Justin C. Lawlor
April 25, 2024
Attorney Justin C. Lawlor has joined the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. Lawlor graduated from the University of South Carolina’s School of Law.…
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Budweiser Clydesdales – Road closure, detours & parking
April 25, 2024
Chief Terrence Green would like to notify the Town of Lexington community that Main Street in downtown Lexington will be closed on Thursday, April 25, 2024, for the Budweiser Clydesdales.…
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Lawyerlisa Life Care planning team grows
April 25, 2024
LawyerLisa, LLC is pleased to announce Elder Care Coordinator, Cassandra Ignatowicz, CDP has been promoted to Director of Care Coordination. Additionally, Robyn Young joins the team serving the Lowcountry as…
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Tom Barkin of Federal Reserve Bank to speak at Small Business Week Breakfast
April 25, 2024
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is hosting a Small Business Week breakfast featuring President & CEO Tom Barkin of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on May 7, 2024.…
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2024 USA Kayak Fishing Team: Qualifier on Lake Murray April 25-28, 2024
April 23, 2024
As the anticipation builds for the 3rd Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship event scheduled for September on Lake Murray, kayak fishing enthusiasts across the nation are gearing up for the opportunity of…
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Turning Pages SC honors Jerry Bellune with Lifetime Member Award for 25 Years of Literacy Work
April 23, 2024
Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit literacy council that teaches adults to read for free, has honored Jerry Bellune’s quarter-century commitment to literacy in central South Carolina. At 88 years of age,…
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Lexington One Board of Trustees selects superintendent-elect/superintendent
April 17, 2024
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees voted during the Tuesday, April 16, 2024 meeting to extend contracts to Mr. Keith Price as the superintendent-elect/superintendent of Lexington County…
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City of Columbia Parking Services and American Heart Association announce sponsors of the Heart Health Awareness Initiative
April 17, 2024
The City of Columbia Parking Services and the American Heart Association are proud to announce the 15 sponsors of the Heart Health Awareness Initiative: Pull – A – Parts Auto…
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GSSM Students transform lives in Cusco, Peru through service-learning
April 17, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) proudly announces the success of its recent global learning experience in Cusco, Peru. A dedicated group of GSSM students and…
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
April 17, 2024
Get your beach reads. The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library’s Spring Book Sale will be held Thursday-Saturday, April 25-27, in the library’s community room, 6251 St. Andrews Road. A…
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The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort to host 2031 PGA Championship
April 17, 2024
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort has been selected as the host for the 113th PGA Championship in May of 2031. Additionally, the 2029 Girls and Boys Junior…
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Renowned Chef Brian Duffy joins Southeastern BBQ Showdown as celebrity judge
April 17, 2024
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is proud to unveil the second member of the Southeastern BBQ Showdown’s (SEBBQSD) esteemed judging panel. Chef Duffy is perhaps most recognized for his abundant…
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Imports, inland ports drive 12% volume growth at SC Ports
April 17, 2024
A 17% increase in loaded imports and strong intermodal cargo movements drove year-over-year container volume growth at South Carolina Ports, marking the most significant uptick this year. The SC Ports…
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inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care partner to increase Medicare patients’ access to value-based health care
April 17, 2024
Agreement establishes new Accountable Care collaboration to improve quality and health for 60,000 Medicare beneficiaries served by inVio Health Network inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Organization, Inc., a…
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Arts Capacity and South Carolina Philharmonic announce partnership to launch an interactive prison concert program
April 17, 2024
Arts Capacity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transformative arts experiences to underserved incarcerated communities, and the South Carolina Philharmonic, an orchestra based in Columbia, SC performing live symphonic music…
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14th annual Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo happening this weekend
April 17, 2024
Experience Columbia SC Sports is happy to once again work with the Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo presented by Scout Motors. Now in its 14th year, the event takes place at 10433…
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SC Women in Leadership celebrates 6th birthday
April 17, 2024
Releases Annual Report and Spotlights 2024 Female Candidates South Carolina Women in Leadership (SC WIL) will celebrate six years in operation with in-person birthday parties in four regional locations and more than…
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