Marketing Minute Video: Brand Refresh

April 11, 2022

  Marketing Minute with Emily Almasy, NP Strategy Emily Almasy, NP Strategy: Are you seeking a way to breathe new life into your brand? Consider a brand refresh. This week’s…

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Masters Memories

April 11, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   There comes a memory from long ago when Georgia had yet to win 1980 and 2021 national champions. No worries, Georgia was and is an annual…

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Nick to resume screenings next week

April 8, 2022

The Nickelodeon theatre will reopen next week, with two movies set for the weekend, April 15-17. Audiences will be able to enjoy “The Worst Person in the World,” a 2021…

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Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas announces sale of The Aristocrat

April 8, 2022

Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sale of The Aristocrat in Columbia, South Carolina to Brent Daulton and his mother Judy Daulton. The Aristocrat, a cocktail bar, restaurant and music venue,…

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Meals on Wheels releases 2021 Annual Report

April 7, 2022

Meals on Wheels of Greenville has released its 2021 Annual Report, which highlights efforts made by the organization during the past year to safely and effectively continue their service to…

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SolarGen of South Carolina establishing operations in Clarendon County

April 7, 2022

Company investing $150 million into solar energy operation SolarGen of South Carolina, a wholly owned subsidiary of CMDAJ Holdings, LLC, today announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County. The…

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Milken Educator Award comes to Irmo, surprises local teacher with $25,000 award

April 7, 2022

Lesley Snyder Uses “Passion Projects” to Inspire Students’ Education Oprah Winfrey congratulates Milken Educators in heartwarming video message as ‘light in this world’  In a surprise assembly earlier today, Lesley…

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Terminix employee named Technician of the Year

April 7, 2022

 David Hubbard Chosen by South Carolina Pest Control Association Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas, announced that veteran technician David Hubbard of North Augusta, S.C.…

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Hood Construction Virtual Design Manager wins NAWIC Award

April 7, 2022

Hood Construction is thrilled to share that Virtual Design Manager, Natalye Jackson, has received the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) 2022 Future Leader of the Year Award for…

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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann announces plans to honor the UofSC Women’s Basketball team with a parade

April 7, 2022

Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Council and the City of Columbia will host a parade in honor of the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team’s NCAA National Championship.  The…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation presents the ninth annual Midlands Gives Day on May 3

April 6, 2022

Following another record-breaking year in 2021 with $3.34 million raised, Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes more than 540 local nonprofits to its ninth annual Midlands Gives Day. The 18-hour online giving challenge takes…

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Amanda Mellard joins Robinson Gray as member

April 6, 2022

Experienced attorney Amanda Mellard has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. She will be working out of Greenville, where she has practiced for years, in the area of…

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Terminix employee named Technician of the Year

April 6, 2022

Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas, is pleased to announce that veteran technician David Hubbard of North Augusta, S.C. has been named the 2022 Technician…

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Lexington District One announces Stephanie G. Taylor as Deerfield Elementary principal

April 6, 2022

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Stephanie G. Taylor as the new principal of Deerfield Elementary School, effective…

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Wingard’s Market summer produce baskets are back

April 6, 2022

Wingard’s Market is thrilled to announce the return of the summer produce baskets starting at the end of April. The Produce Baskets will have a mix of local and regional…

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK surprised during class at USC

April 6, 2022

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, a professor at the University of South Carolina (USC) School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, received a surprise recognition – coinciding…

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CompuCom named Disruptor in Avasant’s RadarView

April 6, 2022

Reports highlight CompuCom’s digital workspaces and capabilities across global markets FORT MILL, SC – CompuCom was recognized as a Disruptor in the Avasant Digital Workplace Services RadarView 2021 and a…

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Greenwood County sees dramatic growth in economic investments

April 5, 2022

Greenwood County’s Economic Development activity from August 2020 through October 2021 exceeded the previous three years combined. With $257.5 million in capital investments and 226 new jobs, Greenwood County is…

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Jason Speake joins Duke Energy’s economic development team in South Carolina

April 5, 2022

Duke Energy has named Jason Speake as the company’s Senior Economic Development Manager with a focus on recruiting and supporting companies in the Duke Energy Progress service territory. Speake will…

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Lake Marion community celebrates grand opening of 1,000-home development

April 5, 2022

McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion, a 700-acre master-planned lakefront community near Santee, SC, will host a two-day celebration to showcase the expansive residential development’s grand opening. The event will be…

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Red Rock Developments announces first speculative distribution facility at Sandy Run Industrial Park

April 5, 2022

Site work underway for 497,952-square-foot, cross-dock, speculative facility along I-26 in central South Carolina. Red Rock Developments announced Sandy Run Industrial Park’s first speculative distribution facility. Site work is underway…

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GMK brings new leadership, exceptional design talent to interiors division

April 4, 2022

GMK Associates, Inc., announced that NCIDQ-certified interior designer Heather Ling has joined the firm to serve as the director of the interior design division and that Lisa Ann Scott has…

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SC manufacturing leaders honored with 2022 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award

April 4, 2022

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded Dirk Pieper, President and CEO of Sage Automotive Interiors, and Governor Henry McMaster as the 2022 recipients of the Roger Milliken Defender…

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Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 announces Bike & Lock campaign

April 4, 2022

Transitions Homeless Center to receive all donations The Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 (LC22) announced its Bike & Lock drive in partnership with Transitions Homeless Center. Throughout the month of…

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Our address has changed. Our practice hasn’t.

April 4, 2022

Changes Come as Firm Continues to See Increased Growth in Business  Rikard & Protopapas, a Columbia-based law firm, relocates from its downtown office to 2110 N. Beltline Blvd after a…

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Apply for the 2022 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship

April 4, 2022

Richland Library Friends and Foundation Sets Deadline for June 15th The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2022 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. The $3,500 fellowship…

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Prosperity resident among first Peace Corps volunteers to return to service overseas

April 4, 2022

Prosperity resident Tyler Ulch is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The Peace Corps suspended global…

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A.C. Flora’s Theatre Department presents Moss Hart’s Act One, April 19-22

April 4, 2022

The A.C. Flora Theatre Department brings to its theatre Act One, the stage production based on the memoir of Broadway playwright, director and lyricist Moss Hart, from April 19-22. The…

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National Community Development Week

April 4, 2022

Who: City Council members, the Community Development Department, City officials and community partners. What: The Community Development Department to hold National Community Development Week from April 11 through April 15. The week…

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Keep the Midlands Beautiful to host volunteer litter pickup honoring Earth Day  

April 4, 2022

Columbia-area nonprofit Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) will celebrate Earth Day by hosting a volunteer litter pickup of the Booker Washington Heights neighborhood in downtown Columbia, SC on Saturday, April…

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More than 1 million file state tax returns electronically, filing deadline two weeks away

April 4, 2022

If you haven’t filed your Individual Income Tax return yet, you have two weeks before the April 18 deadline. More than 1.1 million South Carolina returns have already been filed…

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Richland Two Board of Trustees meeting notice

April 4, 2022

As part of the upcoming regularly scheduled board meetings on April 7 and April 26, the Richland Two Board of Trustees and district administrators are holding input sessions to give…

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Fireflies release 2022 opening day roster 

April 4, 2022

The group is highlighted with 16 returning players and seven 2021 draftees  The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, today announced their 2022 roster. The group that…

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Local father and son authors to release more from new children’s book series

April 4, 2022

The COVID-19 Pandemic brought the world to a standstill in many ways. However, one family deemed it necessary to pivot by exploring entrepreneurial aspirations in a world of employment uncertainties.…

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Kettles for Ukraine starts today in the Midlands

April 4, 2022

Today, Monday, April 4, 2022, The Salvation Army of the Midlands starts a one-week initiative, Kettles for Ukraine. This is the first time The Salvation Army of the Midlands has…

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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Tim McCormack as East Tennessee Broker-in-Charge

April 4, 2022

The ART of Real Estate announces Tim McCormack has joined their Leadership Team as a Partner and the Broker-in-Charge for their East Tennessee Studio. McCormack brings a wealth of knowledge…

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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Cameron Holloran as Associate Agent

April 4, 2022

The ART of Real Estate announced that Cameron Holloran has joined their Columbia Studio as an Associate Agent. Before obtaining her real estate license, Holloran worked for a brokerage in…

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DAV Charitable Service Trust awards $24,300 grant to Senior Resources to help provide meals to homebound veterans

April 4, 2022

Senior Resources has received grant support in the amount of $24,300 from DAV Charitable Service Trust to provide nutritional support through Meals on Wheels to veterans in Richland County. The…

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YouTube sensation brings pop music crossovers to the Midlands

April 4, 2022

Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College presents Postmodern Jukebox “Bringing Pop Music Back in Time” A unique concert for music lovers of all ages is coming to Harbison Theatre at…

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Dianne Bunnell joins Home Advantage Realty

April 2, 2022

Home Advantage Realty is delighted to announce that Dianne Bunnell has joined pur company to assist with agent training and mentoring.  A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Dianne is a…

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Construction nonprofit Home Works announces addition of two board members

April 1, 2022

South Carolina construction nonprofit Home Works of America announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: -Rev. Jesse Black, Living Waters Christian Center -Rashaun Ford, Dominion…

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UofSC Moore School to host SEC entrepreneurial competition

April 1, 2022

The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is hosting the SEC Student Pitch Competition April 4 with the final round of student entrepreneurial presentations open to the…

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UofSC Moore School to host SEC entrepreneurial competition

April 1, 2022

The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is hosting the SEC Student Pitch Competition April 4 with the final round of student entrepreneurial presentations open to the…

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Blind Spots

March 31, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   We all have blind spots. Years ago, I started cutting my own hair.  And I cut it much shorter now – I get better gas mileage that…

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From Savior to Survivor

March 31, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Four relics remind me of how things used to be: fire towers, windmills, chimneys, and silos. I’ve written about fire towers, windmills, and chimneys but never…

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Charitable Gifting with Appreciated Securities

March 31, 2022

By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® A charitable gift can be in the form of time, money, or in-kind donation. Whichever the case, the goal is to have the most…

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Grant from Richland County helps Irmo library go bird-friendly

March 31, 2022

A new project that balances wildlife preservation with art will make the area around Richland Library Ballentine safer for local and visiting birds. Thanks to grant funding from the Richland County…

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Lil Satchmo screening offers season seven preview of PBS’ Reel South

March 31, 2022

Public media partnership elevates southern voices Reel South announces 6 new acquisitions to premiere as part of the PBS series’ seventh broadcast season for national release. Viewers will have a…

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SCDOT employees to pick up roadside litter on March 30

March 31, 2022

Motorists are asked to use caution and be on the lookout for South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) employees today, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, during the agency’s “Spring Cleanup” litter…

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