S.C. Treasurer’s Office facilitates bond issuances for Coastal Carolina and University of South Carolina

March 11, 2022

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that his office recently facilitated transactions for Coastal Carolina University and the University of South Carolina issuing $129,445,000 (par) in Higher Education Refunding Revenue Bonds…

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Pattison’s Academy to host annual ride-a-thon fundraising event on March 26

March 11, 2022

Pattison’s Academy, an education and rehabilitation academy supporting Lowcountry children with disabilities and their families, will be hosting its annual Keeping the PACE (KTP) fundraising event on March 26, 2022,…

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TRADOC three-star addresses AUSA Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter

March 10, 2022

Lt. Gen. Maria Gervais speaks to the criticality of community By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Lieutenant General Maria Gervais, deputy commanding general and chief of staff of the U.S. Army’s…

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COMET’s LeRoy DesChamps receives President’s Award at annual TASC conference

March 10, 2022

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is proud to announce that LeRoy DesChamps, the organization’s COO and Director of Administration was selected for the 2022 TASC Awards of…

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Free DBE certification workshop to be held at CAE

March 10, 2022

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be hosting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification workshop on Thursday, March 24th in the…

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Read The Fine Print

March 10, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Note: For Non-Offended Eyes Only Some say we are what we eat and that what we eat these days is killing us. Down in Australia, some…

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Smokefree SC Board of Directors announces call for nominations

March 10, 2022

Smokefree SC, a statewide nonprofit that works to protect the health of all South Carolinians, is seeking experienced nonprofit leaders for several open seats on their Board of Directors for…

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Quackenbush Architects + Planners now hiring

March 10, 2022

Quackenbush Architects + Planners is seeking a Project Manager/Project Architect to join our creative and collaborative team of design professionals. We focus primarily on high-performance design solutions for educational and…

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Midlands Technical College leads on apprenticeships

March 10, 2022

Learning Resources Network (LERN), the largest association in continuing education in the world, recognized MTC with its Best Business and Industry Practice award. From the award announcement, “The MTC business…

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CPI for all items rises 0.8% in February; gasoline, shelter, food indexes rise

March 10, 2022

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

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Colliers Report: Multifamily demand will push occupancy rates higher

March 10, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights The Columbia multifamily occupancy rate was 94.3% at year-end despite 258 units of negative absorption which is…

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Iga Swiatek, Karolina Pliskova and Petra Kvitova enter 2022 Credit One Charleston Open player field

March 9, 2022

Strong Charleston field for April tournament includes five top 10 players & five Grand Slam Champions The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has…

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South Carolina tax tips for college students

March 9, 2022

With new Name, Image, and Likeness legislation taking effect this tax year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) knows that many collegiate student-athletes are filing an Individual Income Tax…

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Ricky Jackson joins Northwestern Mutual’s Columbia office as a financial advisor and Growth and Development Director

March 9, 2022

Ricky Jackson Jr, CFP®, ChFC® has joined Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, as a financial advisor and Growth and Development Director in Columbia. Jackson is a seasoned leader…

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Trane Technologies’ Thermo King establishing operations in Greenville County

March 9, 2022

$30 million investment will create 220 new jobs and sustain employer’s future growth Thermo King®, the transport refrigeration brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, today announced plans to establish…

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You have to start somewhere

March 9, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   I am deeply grieved on what we are seeing on the world stage.  I don’t watch the news on a regular basis but lately, every night we…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces selection of Kathy L. Bickham as New Commissioner of Banking

March 9, 2022

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Chairman of the State Board of Financial Institutions, announced that Kathy L. Bickham has been selected to serve as the next Commissioner of Banking for…

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CARTER REALTORS announces Margaret-Ann Ashburn receives national sales award

March 9, 2022

Margaret-Ann Ashburn, a Realtor with CARTER REALTORS, has received the prestigious Top Agent Award from Homesnap, Inc. Each year the company evaluates the performance of over one million Homesnap Pro…

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Community Association Management Services adapts to hold inaugural CAMMY Awards

March 9, 2022

Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, held their inaugural CAMMY Awards via Zoom on February 3rd, 2022. Though the event was…

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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

March 9, 2022

  Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg / Myrtle Beach, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across…

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Mashburn’s CEO named one of SC’s most influential people

March 9, 2022

Paul Mashburn, Chief Executive Officer of Mashburn Construction, has been included on the 2021 50 Most Influential list by Columbia Business Monthly. Each year the publication releases a list identifying the most influential people in the…

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Colliers | South Carolina announces accounting department hires in Columbia

March 8, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina announced two new hires in the company’s accounting department based in its Columbia office. Sarah Anderson has joined the company as a Property Accountant and Rosa…

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Soiree on State returns to Cayce’s River Arts District

March 8, 2022

The City of Cayce is thrilled to announce the return of the Soiree on State, to be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The City has partnered with the Avenues…

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Lecture to cover Westmoreland role in Vietnam, Civil Rights, and the Great Society

March 8, 2022

The 1960s was a time of tremendous economic expansion. It was also a time of ambitious social change, from the Civil Rights Movement to President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society…

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The Great South Carolina Cleanup is here

March 8, 2022

Join PalmettoPride, Keep South Carolina Beautiful and other community improvement groups across the state as we clean up South Carolina. With warmer weather approaching, spring cleaning doesn’t just happen inside…

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Forest Lake Elementary Hosts Farewell Tour

March 8, 2022

For one night only, community members and former students who would like to say their goodbyes to Forest Lake Elementary NASA Explorer School can do so next month. The old…

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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023

March 8, 2022

The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023).  Applications are due on Friday, March…

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Pension plan shortfall demands lawmakers’ attention

March 8, 2022

By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller It definitely doesn’t get the attention it deserves, but it’s among the most severe financial problems facing South Carolina today: The state retiree pension plan…

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NAM honors Nephron CEO Lou Kennedy for extraordinary commitment to manufacturing in America

March 8, 2022

The National Association of Manufacturers today honored NAM board member and Nephron Pharmaceuticals CEO and Owner Lou Kennedy with the Manufacturing Icon Award during the NAM’s spring board meeting in…

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Ingram Micro expanding operations in Spartanburg County

March 8, 2022

More than $37 million investment will create 203 new jobs Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Ingram Micro, a leading provider of global technology…

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Four South Carolina Cultural Districts earn recertification

March 8, 2022

Congaree Vista, Lancaster, Rock Hill and Spartanburg Downtown The first four South Carolina Cultural Districts designated in 2015 after the program’s launch earned recertification based on FY2020 data gathered by…

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Greater Irmo Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala and Awards Night

March 8, 2022

On Friday, March 4, 2022, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2022 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of…

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Congaree National Park announces details for 2022 firefly viewing event

March 7, 2022

Congaree National Park today announced opportunities for the public to view the park’s fireflies from May 20-22 and May 27-29, 2022. In order to protect critical firefly habitat and provide…

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Manufacturing Madness Top 16 Round Voting Now Open

March 7, 2022

Public Voting Narrows Field To 16 In Inaugural Manufacturing Madness Contest to select ‘Coolest Thing Made In SC’ started with 175 nominated products Sixteen products remain in the inaugural Manufacturing…

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Op-Ed: The time is here to let voters decide on Sunday liquor store sales

March 7, 2022

Opinion Editorial By Ed McMullen Chairman, Cheers! Let South Carolina Decide Elected representatives in Columbia are currently debating legislation that will help South Carolina businesses compete in the 21st century.…

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Subterranean termites remain severe threat to homeowners

March 4, 2022

National Termite Awareness Week is March 6-12 Spring is around the corner, and that means warmer and wet weather, creating prime conditions for the subterranean termites found throughout the Southeast…

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Paavola, Berry join Owners’ Counsel of America

March 4, 2022

David Paavola and Joe Berry of Lewis Babcock L.L.P. have joined the by-invitation only Owners’ Counsel of America as affiliate members. The organization is a national network of attorneys who…

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Trust, the pursuit of peace, and a truly unique model quality

March 4, 2022

Why the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is an ELITE law enforcement agency By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Countless law enforcement agencies have achieved fame and notoriety over the previous 100-plus…

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Beth Richardson releases guide to help attorneys practice before the Fourth Circuit

March 3, 2022

Beth Burke Richardson, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has released a new book that will help attorneys navigate practicing before the Fourth Circuit federal appeals court. She and…

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Virtual FM LLC achieves Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Certification

March 3, 2022

The Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) has verified Virtual FM LLC as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business This certification is used by the VA’s Veterans First Contracting Program…

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CAE selected as industry partner for Department of Defense SkillBridge program

March 3, 2022

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been selected by the Department of Defense (DoD) as an industry partner in their nationally recognized and noteworthy program, SkillBridge. The DOD SkillBridge program…

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Our Pee Dee branch is getting a new home!

March 2, 2022

After over two years of pandemic response and assessing the modern needs of the Pee Dee region, we are excited to announce our Pee Dee Branch is moving to a…

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The Mill District Public Art Trail RFQ deadline to apply is approaching

March 2, 2022

701 Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) is seeking artists to develop and execute site-specific works for five gate houses located on the grounds of the historic Granby and Olympia Mills…

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Dominion Energy launches program in Saluda to help customers save energy and money   

March 2, 2022

Dominion Energy’s Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP) will offer approximately 2,000 eligible Saluda customers free energy-efficiency assessments and improvements, as well as other energy-saving products and services. Residents began receiving…

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Embedded mental health clinician initiative expansion

March 2, 2022

The Columbia Police Department (CPD) with the full support of Columbia City Council announces the expansion of an initiative that assists citizens encountered by officers during mental health or behavioral…

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Spectrum waives charges for customer calls to Ukraine through end of March

March 2, 2022

To help customers communicate with friends and family impacted by the conflict in Ukraine, Spectrum today announced it is waiving charges for all calls to Ukraine for Spectrum Voice® and…

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Two Perspectives: Land & Water by Robert Ariail & Tony Scully

March 2, 2022

Opening Reception: March 10, 2022 5:30 p.m. An opening reception for Two Perspectives: Land & Water will be held Thursday, March 10 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Bassett…

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Principal’s love of literacy leads to state recognition

March 2, 2022

Kimberly Hutcherson, principal of the Center for Achievement (CFA) in Richland School District Two is the winner of the Palmetto State Literacy Association’s Distinguished Literacy Administrator of the Year award.…

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Students develop solutions to improve their schools at second annual Hackathon

March 2, 2022

The spirit of hacking is tackling challenging problems with elegant, immediate and compelling solutions. R2 Innovates, a district initiative whose purpose is to encourage design thinking, foster creativity through collaboration and bring…

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