Combating the speed-to-market challenge

January 26, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Columbia industrial demand is strong and availabilities are scarce. The mindset for developers in the Columbia market…

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Councilwoman English, Sen. Jackson pair up for vaccine drive

January 26, 2022

Gift cards available for residents getting first dose; County resources also will be featured County Councilwoman Cheryl English and state Sen. Darrell Jackson are teaming up for a COVID-19 vaccine…

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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces artist line up

January 26, 2022

Five Points Association Announces the Music for Columbia’s Favorite Irish Event! The Five Points Association (FPA) announces the 2022 artist line up for the 40th Annual St. Pat’s in Five…

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Richland Library offers COVID-19 vaccines with Cooperative Health

January 26, 2022

Free COVID-19 vaccines are available at Soda City Market. WHAT: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic WHEN: 9 AM – 12 PM, Saturday, January 29 WHERE: Soda City Market (1300-1600 Main Street) WHO: ages 5+ Richland Library…

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USDA invests over $73.7 million to improve community infrastructure for people living in rural towns across South Carolina  

January 26, 2022

Funding Will Increase Access to Health Care, Education and Public Safety for the People Who Call Rural Communities Home United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for South Carolina…

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Collins & Lacy Attorney named RCBA Treasurer

January 26, 2022

Collins & Lacy, P.C. Attorney Claude T. Prevost III has been reelected to the Richland County Bar Association’s (RCBA) leadership team as Treasurer. The RCBA is the largest voluntary Bar in South Carolina…

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Nephron launches new syringe presentation

January 26, 2022

As Company Builds on Momentum, New Product Will Be Safer for Patients Continuing to build on the momentum that comes with explosive growth, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation today announced the launch…

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LS3P welcomes Ernest Bostic

January 26, 2022

LS3P is pleased to welcome Ernest Bostic, Assoc. AIA, who joins the Columbia office team as an Architectural Project Designer. Bostic brings significant experience in design and project management for…

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LS3P Bria Wigfall honored as Top 10 Young Professional

January 26, 2022

Congratulations to LS3P’s Bria S. Wigfall Assoc. AIA, APA, an emerging architectural professional in our Columbia office for her feature in Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s ‘Onward and Upward’ article honoring the…

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Zoom Out

January 26, 2022

By Ben Pettit As we head into 2022, it may be time for you to “zoom out” of your comfort zone. No, this is not a prediction or a command…

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Leadership Academy holds first 2022 meeting at SC Bar Convention

January 25, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Leadership Academy held its first meeting for 2022 in Greenville as part of the SC Bar Convention. Participants met SC Bar leadership, took part in CLEs,…

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Southern First Reports Results for Fourth Quarter 2021

January 25, 2022

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period and year ended December 31, 2021. “We are incredibly…

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SC Green Industry Association hosts annual Conference & Trade Show

January 25, 2022

The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together over 100 exhibitors and 12 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of landscape topics during  its annual two-day Conference and…

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Stuart Whiteside named one of Charleston Business Magazine’s 2021 “50 Most Influential”

January 25, 2022

SeamonWhiteside, a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced that Stuart Whiteside, Principal in Charge at SeamonWhiteside, has been named one of Charleston Business Magazine’s “50 Most…

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Managed IT firms CompuVision Systems Inc. and VC3 announce merger

January 25, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC & ALBERTA, CANADA – VC3, a market-leading managed service provider serving municipalities and commercial businesses across 22 U.S. states, announced a merger with CompuVision, a Canadian information technology…

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Greenidge Generation establishing operations in Spartanburg County

January 25, 2022

$264 million investment will create 40 new jobs Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (Greenidge Generation), a vertically integrated cryptocurrency mining and power generation company committed to 100% carbon-neutral datacenter operations, today announced…

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John A. Martin Primary Heath Care Center joins Prisma Health to increase offerings to patients

January 24, 2022

The John A. Martin Primary Health Care Center will join Prisma Health, beginning Monday, January 24, and will be known as Prisma Health Family Medicine – Winnsboro. Patients in the…

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The Pitchforks of Duke University return to the Arts Center of Kershaw County

January 24, 2022

The Arts Center of Kershaw County announces the return of the popular all-male a cappella group, The Pitchforks of Duke University, to the Wood Auditorium stage on Friday, February 4…

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Tax season opens today

January 24, 2022

Filing online and choosing direct deposit is safe, fast, and accurate The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns today, January 24, 2022. The…

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The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations

January 24, 2022

As coronavirus cases rise, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering SC DHEC to host FREE COVID-19…

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Mentoring service empowers Richland One students to win at life

January 24, 2022

It was his rearing as the son of pastors who attended to the needs of others in various ways which began Kelly Simmons, III’s narrative of servant leadership. An essay…

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Urban Land Institute South Carolina to hold Carolinas Meeting in Columbia

January 24, 2022

ULI South Carolina announced that the 2022 Carolinas Meeting will be held in Columbia, South Carolina, February 24 – 25 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Co-hosted by ULI Charlotte,…

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SC Women in Leadership announces public launch of MatchBoard.tech

January 24, 2022

Web-based App Improves Accessibility to Appointed Public Boards and Commissions In a press conference on Monday, South Carolina Women in Leadership announces the public launch of MatchBoard, a new statewide…

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S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation announces grant awards

January 24, 2022

10 organizations across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce Office of Innovation today announced its 2022 Relentless Challenge grant recipients, totaling…

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Mentoring service empowers Richland One students to win at life

January 24, 2022

It was his rearing as the son of pastors who attended to the needs of others in various ways which began Kelly Simmons, III’s narrative of servant leadership. An essay…

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The Strudel Shop to host grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony 

January 24, 2022

The City of Columbia announced that The Strudel Shop will open in the Main Street District with a Grand Opening Ceremony to be held on Thursday, January 27 at 12…

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Richardson Thomas gives $100,000 to Burn Foundation in Augusta

January 24, 2022

Richardson Thomas, which has represented many burn victims treated by the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, has made a gift of $100,000 to the foundation that supports patients…

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John Maxwell Leadership Forum returns to CIU

January 24, 2022

Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on March 22 for his fifth Leadership Forum in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place from…

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Columbia Animal Services to hold adoption special in February 7 thru 14

January 24, 2022

This Valentine’s Day, you can celebrate by bringing home a furry friend from Columbia Animal Services! From February 7-14, Columbia Animal Services is holding an adoption special! All pet adoptions…

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The Red Velvet Cake War

January 22, 2022

Mix three cups of family drama, two tablespoons of zaniness, a pinch of summer heat & what do you get? The Red Velvet Cake War at Town Theatre! Any way…

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Experience Columbia SC debuts 2022 ambassadors

January 21, 2022

Experience Columbia SC announced the new group of ambassadors for 2022 yesterday in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication. The Columbia SC ambassador program,…

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Timberlake Marina for sale – 286 Timberlake Drive, Chapin, SC 29036

January 21, 2022

Timberlake Marina is a 199 slip marina situated on beautiful Lake Murray in Chapin, South Carolina. Chapin is known to be the “Capital of Lake Murray”. Timberlake Marina underwent extensive…

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Tom Bates appointed President of Stokes-Farnham Insurance Agency, returns to home town of Travelers Rest

January 21, 2022

Insurance industry veteran Tom Bates has been appointed President of the independent Stokes-Farnham Insurance Agency, returning to his birthplace of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Beginning with Atlanta-based Crawford and Company…

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Governor McMaster delivers the 2022 State of the State address

January 20, 2022

Governor Henry McMaster delivered his fifth State of the State address to state senators and representatives at the Statehouse on Wednesday, January 19th. Here is his speech in its entirety…

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Remembering Smokehouses

January 20, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   I wrote about old hand-dug wells not long ago. Many old wells had a companion nearby, smokehouses. I’ve written about these farm icons before, but a…

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Home Works to host first annual Hammer Classic Sporting Clays Fundraiser

January 20, 2022

Thursday April 21, South Carolina nonprofit Home Works will host its First Annual Hammer Classic, a sporting clays fundraiser benefiting their mission of compassionate construction. DETAILS: Thursday April 21, 2022…

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Becky Laffitte named to National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

January 20, 2022

Becky Laffitte, a member of Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte law firm, has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). Formed in 2008, the NADN is a…

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Turner Padget grows Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy practice in Columbia

January 20, 2022

Turner Padget announced the addition of John Kelchner, of counsel, to the Litigation practice group in Columbia. Kelchner will support the Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy team when clients are faced…

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SC Office of Rural Health CEO Graham Adams wins Order of the Palmetto

January 20, 2022

Graham Adams, PhD, chief executive officer for the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto. The Order of the Palmetto is South…

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Richland County Bar announces leadership for 2022

January 20, 2022

The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2022 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2021 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county bars in…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces promotion; new hire

January 20, 2022

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) today announced a promotion as well as the addition of a new team member. Chynna A. Philips has been promoted to…

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New works by Rob Shaw featured in month-long gallery exhibit opening February 4

January 19, 2022

On Friday, February 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery will host an opening reception for a month-long exhibit of new works by artist and gallery…

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County adds meeting to collect input on proposed redistricting

January 19, 2022

Councilmember Gretchen Barron, state Sen. John Scott will take part in District 7-focused event Richland County will hold an additional meeting to allow residents to provide feedback on proposed redistricting…

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Lexington District One, Univ. of South Carolina create dual enrollment program

January 19, 2022

Lexington County School District One and the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement launches a new partnership, creating a new dual enrollment experience for high school students interested…

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South Arts Southern Prize & State Fellows 2021

January 19, 2022

An exhibition series that in 2019 originated at 701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia, S.C., and is rapidly becoming the most important annual show of contemporary art made in…

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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 69th Annual Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards

January 19, 2022

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards on Monday, February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The…

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Carlisle Associates adds two new hires to the growing organization

January 19, 2022

Carlisle Associates announced the addition of two new hires to their growing organization–Master of Library Science, Callie Smith and Civil Engineer, Wesley Harrison. “Despite these uncertain times, we are continuing…

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Weston, Inc. acquires 3240 Brittain Drive in Newberry, SC

January 19, 2022

Colliers to handle leasing, marketing and property management; LCK to handle project management for building improvements Weston, Inc., an Ohio-based industrial real estate owner, has acquired a vacant 182,160-square-foot industrial…

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Premier Medical Laboratory Services response to DHEC testing delays

January 19, 2022

By Kevin Murdock Chief Executive Officer Premier Medical Laboratory Services Premier Medical Laboratory Services has worked with DHEC throughout the pandemic to deliver test results to South Carolinians in a…

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County adds meeting to collect input on proposed redistricting

January 19, 2022

Councilmember Gretchen Barron, state Sen. John Scott will take part in District 7-focused event Richland County will hold an additional meeting to allow residents to provide feedback on proposed redistricting…

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