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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Marketing Minute: Unlocking the Power of Employee Advocacy

April 24, 2024

  Marketing Minute by Mary Cullen, NP Strategy In today’s dynamic world, leveraging the power of employee advocacy can amplify your brand’s impact. NP Strategy Manager Mary Cullen shares how…

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Colliers Columbia Industrial Report: Vacancy drops with uptick in activity and developer interest

April 24, 2024

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2024 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Leasing activity was slower in the first quarter of 2024, however, tenant activity surged, creating optimism for…

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Chernoff Newman wins district Gold ADDY and local Best of Social at AAF Awards ceremony

April 24, 2024

Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, received several accolades including a Gold ADDY for American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 3 and “Best of…

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Smith Robinson law firm names three members to new executive committee

April 24, 2024

Smith Robinson law firm has appointed three of its members to a newly formed executive committee. The members are: • Jonathan M. Robinson, who was also elected to continue in…

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Lexington Medical Center to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 24, 2024

Lexington Medical Center will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Community members can drive through the location to drop off unused or expired prescriptions…

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Children’s Charities of the Midlands awards $138,000 to local children’s programs

April 24, 2024

Children’s Charities of the Midlands (CCM) has awarded more than $138,000 to 16 Midlands’ nonprofits that work to improve the lives of children and young people in our community. In…

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LawyerLisa life care team grows

April 24, 2024

LawyerLisa, LLC announced Elder Care Coordinator, Cassandra Ignatowicz, CDP has been promoted to Director of Care Coordination. Additionally, Robyn Young joins the team serving the Lowcountry as Elder Care Coordinator.…

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Governor McMaster celebrates at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

April 24, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster will join Zoo leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. In anticipation of the upcoming Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Day (May 1, 2024)…

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Robert F. Dozier elected to Prisma Health Board of Directors

April 24, 2024

Prisma Health is proud to announce the election of Robert F. Dozier to its board of directors. With an extensive background in financial services and a lifelong commitment to community…

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SC7 2024 is fully underway

April 24, 2024

Annual statewide expedition launched this week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition is fully underway having held several Earth Day kickoff events earlier this week.…

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CAE announces checkpoint expansion project as passenger traffic continues to increase

April 24, 2024

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that work has begun on a needed checkpoint expansion project as the airport is on track to reach a passenger traffic record by the end of 2024.…

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Colliers South Carolina Industrial Report: Performance metrics remain healthy despite increased vacancy

April 24, 2024

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2024 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights Overall industrial performance across the state remained healthy with net positive absorption of 1,912,460 square feet…

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Jesse Farris joins LCK as Senior Project Manager

April 24, 2024

Charlotte, NC, Columbia, Greenville-Spartanburg and Charleston, SC – LCK announced that Jesse Farris has joined its team as Senior Project Manager. He will be working in the Charlotte market with…

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Presbyterian College to celebrate inauguration of 20th President, Dr. Anita Gustafson

April 24, 2024

The inauguration of Presbyterian College’s 20th president, Dr. Anita Gustafson, is being celebrated this spring with a weeklong series of events commemorating the historic occasion. Gustafson’s inauguration begins at 11…

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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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South Carolina Federal announces 2024 Scholarship Winners

April 23, 2024

South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of its 14th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine students attending a traditional or…

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Carolina Teacher Induction Program receives $300,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand teacher recruitment and retention programming

April 23, 2024

The Carolina Teacher Induction Program (CarolinaTIP) has earned a $300,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand programming to South Carolina’s Pee Dee region.…

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Volunteer leaders recognized by SC elected leaders during National Volunteer Week

April 23, 2024

Together SC’s Volunteer Admin Alliance, the SC Commission on National and Community Service, Americorps South Carolina and the SC Governor’s Office announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards.…

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Southern First reports results for First Quarter 2024

April 23, 2024

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. “Our team generated excellent performance…

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Attorney Chris Schwartz joins Bluestein Attorneys

April 23, 2024

Attorney W. Christopher Schwartz has joined Bluestein Attorneys. He practices in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and construction litigation. He earned his Juris Doctor in 2023 from the…

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Flock and Rally earns multiple marketing and communications industry awards

April 23, 2024

Flock and Rally, the women-owned and led integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, recently earned multiple marketing and communications industry awards from the American Advertising Federation…

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Colliers represents seller and buyer in sale of Downtown Columbia office building

April 23, 2024

Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the seller, KEM Properties LLC, and Matthew Pollard represented the buyer, Nick Lind Psychological Associates LLC, in the sale of a ±2,320-square-foot…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Amanda Clark, PulManage

April 22, 2024

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is turning 50

April 22, 2024

Join Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s Birthday Celebration Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a premiere tourist destination in the Midlands of South Carolina, will commemorate 50 inspiring years of wildlife conservation on…

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Richland County announces public dashboard to strengthen community transparency

April 22, 2024

New online tool will show progress on strategic planning, performance management goals Richland County Government launches a new online tool to boost transparency with residents in a simple, continuously updated…

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Doubletree by Hilton Columbia employee named Regional Hospitality Employee of the Year

April 22, 2024

Thelma Seibles (“Ms. Jean”) from Doubletree by Hilton Columbia has been honored with the Hospitality Employee of the Year (HEY) Award for the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Region. Recognizing her…

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Green named principal of Carolina Springs Middle School

April 22, 2024

At their April 16 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Patrice Green as the new principal of Carolina Springs Middle School. Green currently serves…

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ESNTL Headshots, in partnership with Portraits for Portraits, to offer free headshots to veterans

April 22, 2024

In partnership with Portraits for Portraits, ESNTL Headshots, a leading photography studio in Columbia, SC, is making a remarkable contribution to veterans transitioning to civilian life by offering free professional…

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I Have a Problem With That: Equality in Maternal Health

April 22, 2024

Moderated by Tacara Young, Richland Library Media Strategist On the heels of the City of Columbia’s First Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), Richland Library’s African American History and Cultural Events Committee is…

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SC State Parks retail stores are ditching single-use plastic water bottles and bags

April 22, 2024

In celebration of Earth Day, the South Carolina State Park Service is proud to announce a transition away from selling single-use plastic water bottles and using plastic shopping bags in…

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Dr. John H. Dozier Installed as the 21st President of Columbia College

April 22, 2024

On April 20, 2024, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, academic delegates from across the country, and friends and family of the Dozier…

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Sullivan named again to SC Lawyers Weekly’s Power List of personal injury attorneys

April 22, 2024

Allison Sullivan, a partner with Bluestein Attorneys, has been named to the 2024 South Carolina Power List for Personal Injury Attorneys, which was published in South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Feb.…

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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools for 2024-2025 school year

April 22, 2024

The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools to six schools in Lexington County School District One. These Innovation Grants, valued…

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Closed! New event center coming to West Columbia

April 22, 2024

DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s residential, office, retail, industrial, and land markets from acquisitions, to leasing and management, announced the purchase of…

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Piecewise Coffee opens second location on Devine Street

April 22, 2024

Columbia is about to get a new hotspot for coffee aficionados and community enthusiasts alike as Piecewise Coffee gears up to open its second location on Devine Street. The official…

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City of Columbia unveils new branding, logo

April 18, 2024

At Tuesday’s council meeting, city official unveiled a new branding effort and logo for the City of Columbia, SC. Learn more below.

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Carolina Handling named a 2024 Raymond Dealer of Distinction

April 18, 2024

For the 33rd year in a row, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation, a global provider of best-in-class material handling equipment and…

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Non Profit Minute – Leslie Skardon, Sustain SC

April 18, 2024

Sustain SC is a member-driven organization that connects the sustainability goals of businesses in South Carolina with local solutions for the benefit of our economy, environment, and people. After decades…

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SC7 hosts 2024 Expedition press event at S.C. State House

April 18, 2024

State leaders to discuss statewide litter clean-up on Earth Day among other SC7 sub-events The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition will host a media kickoff event Monday, April 22 (Earth…

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Ginny Newell honored with the 2024 Craft Leadership Award

April 18, 2024

The Columbia Museum of Art is proud to have presented the 2024 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Virginia E. Newell (Ginny). The Craft Award, named for the museum’s first…

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The Million Dollar Quartet

April 18, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   I go back now, back to August 1, 2012. That’s the day the University of South Carolina Press published Save The Last Dance For Me. Strange…

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Leadership Columbia Completes Community Center Outdoor Space for Serve & Connect

April 18, 2024

The 2024 Class to host block party celebrating the new space for community use The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 (LC24), in partnership with Serve & Connect, is…

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Steel Hands Brewing announces Nashville Nights concert series

April 18, 2024

Steel Hands Brewing announced its fourth annual Nashville Nights concert series, presented by Jim Hudson Audi of Columbia, is back on stage this Summer. Nashville Nights features talented Singer/Songwriters traveling…

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Today is a day we have never seen

April 18, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   One morning last year, I came into the living room. It was only 6:00 in the morning… it is still dark outside. Brenda is sitting in…

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