Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new team member

August 8, 2023

Quackenbush Architects + Planners welcomed Mitch Newbold AIA to the Q+ team as a new architect. Newbold, a native of Herrin, Illinois, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural…

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Turning Pages SC marks 55 years of empowering minds through literacy with milestone birthday bash

August 7, 2023

Turning Pages SC, known as the Greater Columbia Literacy Council from 1968 to 2007, is excited to announce its momentous 55th birthday bash, “Dive into a Literary Feast.” The celebration…

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Registration now open for inaugural SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk

August 7, 2023

Historic SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk aims to create awareness for local HBCUs while alleviating health outcomes The South Carolina HBCU Alumni Alliance is thrilled to announce the inaugural SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk…

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South Carolina ETV announces production of Season 2 of “After Action,” the acclaimed PBS series focusing on the wide-ranging experiences of the diverse community of military veterans

August 7, 2023

Hosted by combat veteran Stacy Pearsall, the series features powerful conversations about military life South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced that production will begin in August 2023 on seven new one-hour…

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Dominion Energy offers Energy Assistance as summer temperatures soar

August 7, 2023

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Funding Available  As summer temperatures continue to rise, Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may be struggling financially to reach out for energy assistance funding…

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Nearly a mile of Congaree River frontage permanently protected

August 7, 2023

Audubon South Carolina, Friends of Congaree Swamp, & Ducks Unlimited partner to acquire and protect Arant property overlooking Congaree National Park Audubon South Carolina, Ducks Unlimited, and Friends of Congaree…

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Riley Institute at Furman announces 2023-24 afterschool Policy Fellows

August 7, 2023

The White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship creates opportunities for a nationwide network of leaders to harness their collective expertise to expand and improve afterschool and summer learning programming.  The White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy…

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Unbound to present “Unbeing” August 25 & 26

August 7, 2023

Unbound Dance Company will present “Unbeing,” its third consecutive annual show on Aug. 25 & 26. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on both days at Dreher High School, 3319…

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COLUMBIA FIREFLIES: Homestand Preview: August 8-20

August 7, 2023

Fireflies head home for penultimate homestand of the season  COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies head back home to Segra Park in the heart of August for their penultimate homestand of…

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Congressman Clyburn celebrates $17.4 million in federal funding for Claflin University

August 7, 2023

Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) celebrate over $17.4 million in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding for Claflin University. The funding will go towards the construction of…

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Marketing Minute Video: Creating a Captivating Brand Image

August 7, 2023

  Marketing Minute Darain Ginyard, NP Strategy This Marketing Minute shares expertise on creating a consistent and engaging brand image that will set your brand apart from competitors and leave…

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Fleischman & Associates, PA has merged its professional practice into The Hobbs Group, PA

August 7, 2023

Fleischman & Associates, PA has merged its professional practice into The Hobbs Group, PA effective August 21, 2023. Combining forces, the firm will have a team of more than 50+…

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S.C. Arts Commission adds digital communications manager

August 7, 2023

The South Carolina Arts Commission welcomed a new team member to provide constituents with engaging and accurate content via agency social media channels and to bring creative energy to its…

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Midlands Technical College announces Commission Leadership

August 7, 2023

The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Commission has elected new leadership for its governing board and installed the first MTC alumna as chair. Sandra Jackson began her two-year term as the…

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For Sibling Principals Dr. Tracy Pickett and Dr. Gregory Pickett, Being Educators is ‘What We Were Born to Do’

August 7, 2023

For the first time in recent memory, Richland One has siblings leading two district schools. Dr. Tracy Pickett is starting her eighth year as the principal at Pine Grove Elementary…

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Amazon now funding computer science education for 17 elementary schools in Lexington County School District One, impacting more than 12,000 Students

August 7, 2023

Lexington County School District One is now part of Amazon Future Engineer’s expansion to more than 500,000 elementary students nationwide Funding from Amazon Future Engineer delivers teacher professional development and curriculum  from BootUp PD,…

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EV battery experts recharged by automakers’ pledge for more charging stations

August 7, 2023

To keep pace with President Biden’s 2030 zero-emissions initiative, seven major automakers—including South Carolina’s based BMW Group, have pledged $1 billion to create 30,000 more electric vehicle charging stations across…

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World-class performers star in September premiere of ‘Daniel and The Kings’

August 7, 2023

Charleston native and Broadway performer Matt Shingledecker will play the lead role of Daniel in a new musical drama debuting at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in September. Written…

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Dee Nichols named athletic director at Presbyterian College

August 4, 2023

Longtime administrator Dee Nichols has been chosen to serve as Presbyterian College’s new director of athletics. Nichols, the senior associate athletic director for operations and senior woman administrator, replaces Rob…

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Less than 50 spaces left for August’s Women Confidence Builders event

August 4, 2023

A little more than two scores of tickets are left for South Carolina Women’s Executive Luncheon, and if that wasn’t enough to get you to buy a ticket, all attendees…

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Karlyn Jones of Abacus Planning Group passes Certified Financial Planner (TM) Examination

August 4, 2023

Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Karlyn M. Jones has passed the CFP® examination. The CFP® Certification Examination assesses the candidate’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base…

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Sheriff speaks to Benedict College Football Team

August 4, 2023

Sheriff Leon Lott discusses winning, leadership, and life beyond football By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addressed the coaches and players of Benedict College’s football team…

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Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomes four new trustees

August 4, 2023

The Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) welcomed four new board of trustees members during its last meeting – Jeff Griffin, Derek Raper, Dan Bruinsma, and Katherine Blanchard Whittle. All four…

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S.C. Floodwater Commission chairman addresses Conservative Climate Foundation

August 4, 2023

Dr. Mullikin discusses conservative approach to climate change By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, South Carolina’s renowned global expedition leader and chair of the gubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater…

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Parents as Teachers appoints Georgia Mjartan to its board of directors

August 4, 2023

Parents as Teachers, the nation’s most replicated home visiting, early childhood development, and parenting education program, has appointed Georgia Mjartan, executive director of South Carolina First Steps and the South…

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Engenius earns International Recognition for website design for Liberty Fellowship

August 4, 2023

Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, was presented with an Award of Distinction from the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts Communicator Awards for creative excellence and website design work for…

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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $210,000 to seven South Carolina organizations addressing child welfare, food insecurity and arts education

August 3, 2023

Seven organizations focusing on projects in the areas of child welfare, food insecurity, and arts education have been granted $210,000 by The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation. Each organization will…

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LS3P hires healthcare sector leader for new Jacksonville office location

August 3, 2023

Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, SC; Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington, NC; Atlanta and Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL – Architecture, interiors and planning firm, LS3P, has announced Jonathan…

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Chasing The Ivorybill

August 2, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   “Chasing the Swamp Ghost” caught my eye, and I read Garden & Gun’s feature about photographer Bobby Harrison’s quest to capture irrefutable evidence that the ivorybill…

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Bela Family Dentistry welcomes Dr. Damaris Collier

August 2, 2023

Bela Family Dentistry of White Knoll welcomes Dr. Damaris Collier. Born and raised in Lexington and a graduate of White Knoll High School, Collier says she is thrilled to serve her…

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Seed Architecture adds interior design expertise

August 2, 2023

Columbia-based Seed Architecture announced the recent addition of Anna Marie Barfield to its team. Barfield has joined Seed Architecture, a full-service architecture and planning firm, as a designer. “We’re very…

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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Legal Elites

August 2, 2023

Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…

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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency, promotes four

August 2, 2023

Cyberwoven, an award-winning digital agency located in the heart of South Carolina, is pleased to announce the following promotions. Since joining Cyberwoven, each ‘Weaver continues to grow, not only in…

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Columbia Business Monthly names 24 Robinson Gray attorneys to its Legal Elite list

August 2, 2023

Columbia Business Monthly has named 24 Robinson Gray attorneys to its “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2023, with seven of them being among the top vote-getters. The list…

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Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. promotes Andrew Colby to Columbia Branch Manager

August 2, 2023

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) proudly announces the promotion of Andrew Colby to Branch Manager at their Columbia office. With over 20 years of experience at BLE, Mr. Colby has demonstrated…

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Huntington Beach State Park, Pawleys Island earn spots on prestigious list

August 2, 2023

Southern Living, one of the most respected names in lifestyle and travel journalism, has unveiled its list of “Our 25 Favorite Fall Beach Destinations,” and, according to the venerable publication,…

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Nine SMITH I ROBINSON attorneys selected to the 2023 listing of “Midlands Legal Elite” by Columbia Business Monthly

August 2, 2023

Murrell Smith receives top votes in Medical Malpractice Defense category SMITH I ROBINSON announced that several of its attorneys have been selected to the 2023 listing of the “Midlands Legal…

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22 Turner Padget attorneys named among Charleston, Columbia and Greenville’s Legal Elite

August 2, 2023

Turner Padget is pleased to announce that 22 of its attorneys have been included among Charleston Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Greenville Business Magazine’s 2023 list of Legal Elite.…

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Richland One offering Golden Activities Passes for senior citizens

August 2, 2023

Columbia residents Allen Stewart (left) and Deborah McClary Stewart (right) pick up their Golden Activities Passes. Senior citizens age 60 and older who live within the Richland One school attendance…

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Blink Book Review #8: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

August 2, 2023

By Reba Hull Campbell “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray was such a delightful surprise. Historical fiction isn’t normally my top reading choice, but to stay…

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South Carolina’s 2023 Tax Free Weekend launches on Friday

August 2, 2023

South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend starts this Friday at 12:00 a.m. and ends Sunday at 11:59 p.m. What you nee​d to know: South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend starts…

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City Council Highlights | August 1, 2023

August 2, 2023

During the consent agenda portion of the City Council Meeting, City Council approved the first of three sanitary sewer projects that will upgrade the existing system to serve the new…

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Thomas, Lewis named to “Legal Elite of the Midlands”

August 1, 2023

Brady Thomas and Will Lewis, two of the Richardson Thomas founding partners, are included in the 2023 edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Thomas is recognized for his work…

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Keith Babcock honored for sixth year in ‘Legal Elite’ list

August 1, 2023

For the sixth year in a row, Lewis Babcock founding partner Keith Babcock has been honored by Columbia Business Monthly in its annual “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for…

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Columbia Business Monthly again includes Duggan in 2023 ‘Legal Elite’

August 1, 2023

Ian Duggan, a member with Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm, has again been included in Columbia Business Monthly’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. This is his third year…

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Five Bluestein Attorneys named to 2023 Legal Elite of the Midlands

August 1, 2023

This year, Columbia Business Monthly has named five Bluestein Attorneys to its “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. The list recognizes attorneys in the Midlands based on the views of…

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8 at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in new edition of “Legal Elite”

August 1, 2023

Eight attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are included in the 2023 edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual guide based on a poll of the region’s lawyers.…

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Smoked plans to open underground speakeasy, “The Burnline”, to the public

August 1, 2023

Smoked, an upscale contemporary dining restaurant nestled in the heart of the Historic Main Street District, is excited to soon unveil its upcoming expansion project. Their exclusive underground speakeasy, The…

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Bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones headlines USC Jazz Festival

August 1, 2023

The University of South Carolina Jazz Festival is a learning, adjudication and performance opportunity for regional high school and middle school jazz students to perform for and work with USC’s…

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Veteran healthcare leaders aim to bridge medical care gaps with new company

August 1, 2023

For the past three years, a group of skilled former medical care leaders have heard almost weekly stories from friends, neighbors and former co-workers about their dissatisfaction with the state…

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