Mayor Benjamin appointed as teaching fellow by Harvard University

December 20, 2021

Mayor Steve Benjamin will conduct a course in health policy on the Boston, Massachusetts campus of Harvard University. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has announced the appointment…

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

December 20, 2021

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

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Richland Library closes for Christmas

December 20, 2021

Holiday Schedule Announced for All Locations All Richland Library locations will close Thursday, December 23 and remain closed through Sunday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. Library customers will still…

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Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas announces Laura Nell Hudgins as Marketing Coordinator

December 20, 2021

Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas, the place to go to buy or sell a business, named Laura Nell Hudgins as its newest Marketing Coordinator. Hudgins started at Sunbelt as…

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Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles named one of America’s best

December 20, 2021

It’s been a shining example of holiday merriment for years, and now Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles has officially been named one of America’s Best Botanical Garden Holiday…

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LRADAC announces Ashley Bodiford as new Prevention Director and Troy Workman as Director of Intervention Services

December 20, 2021

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Ashely Bodiford has been hired as Prevention Director and Troy Workman has been promoted to…

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NAI Columbia bolsters large deals and community commitment despite pandemic

December 20, 2021

NAI Columbia, the Midlands’ local full-service commercial real estate firm, projects another strong, profitable close to the year. Compared to pre-pandemic year-end numbers in 2019, NAI Columbia anticipates a 25%…

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Moore Bradley Myers announces Christmas Bike Giveaway in Swansea and Saluda

December 20, 2021

Moore Bradley Myers Law Firm (MBM) is excited to announce their Christmas Bike Bonanza 2021 in both Swansea and Saluda. Traditionally held in Swansea, the hometown of MBM Partner Stanley…

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Gift of rare Third Folio enhances UofSC’s Shakespeare collection

December 17, 2021

A Third Folio of Shakespeare’s plays printed in 1664 has a permanent home at University of South Carolina Libraries. The book, a gift from Chicago attorney Jeffery Leving, along with…

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Innovative Construction Group establishing operations in Florence County

December 17, 2021

$35.6 million investment will create 179 new jobs Innovative Construction Group (ICG), a subsidiary of PulteGroup, Inc., today announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The $35.6 million investment…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Stephen Bidwell of Bridge Creek Elementary as Educator of the Month

December 17, 2021

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Stephen Bidwell of Bridge Creek Elementary School in Elgin as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for…

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Lexington District One names Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists

December 17, 2021

Lexington County School District One announces its Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists for 2021–22. These finalists go on to compete for District Teacher of the Year. On Dec.…

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Active shooter exercise held at Columbia International University

December 17, 2021

Richland County Sheriff’s Department lead agency in drill By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A multi-agency drill led by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RSCD) and simulating an active shooter scenario…

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Government Contracting in the Carolinas: South Carolina and North Carolina collaborate to Help Small Businesses Sell to the Government

December 16, 2021

The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) and North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) are pleased to announce a collaboration to help small businesses sell…

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Sheriff presents Beanie Babies to performing angels

December 16, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department presented 12 ‘Beanie Babies,’ one each to eight little angels and four teenage ballerina angels who…

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Black music series to launch at Columbia Museum of Art

December 16, 2021

The Columbia Museum of Art announces the launch of More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series, hosted by ethnomusicologist Dr. Birgitta Johnson and debuting Saturday, January 15, 2022, during closing weekend…

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MBM Law Partner, Jane Downey, named to Board of Directors for Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE)

December 16, 2021

Jane H. Downey, Partner at Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), has been named to the Board of Directors for Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE). The announcement on the appointment for Downey,…

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Receiving hope and bring hope to others

December 16, 2021

By Jeff Becraft   To say that I am scared of heights would be an understatement.  But I have grown a lot. The first time I did a high ropes…

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No Gas, No Batteries, No Electricity Required

December 16, 2021
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   All it requires is a steady hand. It doesn’t disturb the peace on Saturday mornings. So quiet is it, I doubt it’d suffer banning in ever-vigilant…

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Turner Padget elects Hannah Stetson to shareholder

December 16, 2021

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Columbia-based Hannah Stetson has been elected shareholder of the firm, effective January 3, 2022. Stetson is a member of the firm’s Workplace…

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MOA Architecture receives Social Justice Award from AIA South Carolina

December 16, 2021

The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIASC) presented Michael Allen, AIA, founder and CEO of MOA Architecture, the 2021 Social Justice Award during the annual meeting…

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Get ready for next year’s tax season

December 16, 2021

While next year’s tax season is still a few months away, taking steps now to make sure you’re organized and prepared can save you time, headaches, and even money later.…

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Project Warmth at Sandhills School aims to keep Midlands’ aging warm and fed this holiday season

December 16, 2021

Sandhills Students donate pantry items, socks, gloves, blankets and toiletries to the Lexington County Aging Commission in school-wide community service effort. Sandhills School celebrates a long standing tradition of giving…

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Gov. Henry McMaster suspends Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon

December 15, 2021

Immediately following the indictment of Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-42, suspending Lemon from office and appointing former Bennettsville Chief of Police Larry McNeil to serve as interim…

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Rogers Townsend adds attorney to litigation team

December 15, 2021

Rogers Townsend announced Kristen A. Soucy has joined the Firm’s Columbia office. Kristen will be handling litigation matters, with a concentration on commercial and business litigation. She also assists the…

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DHEC confirms first three cases of Omicron variant in South Carolina; Vaccines and masks continue to be best protection

December 15, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed the state’s first three reported cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. These cases were identified via whole genome…

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16 students awarded with academic honors from College Board National Recognition Programs

December 15, 2021

Blythewood High and Richland Northeast High School students excelled in College Board assessments and schoolwork to earn these awards, which colleges use to identify academically competitive underrepresented students Sixteen students…

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Service Solutions donates to PREMIER 100 Initiative

December 15, 2021

Service Solutions, the district’s custodial provider for almost a quarter of a century, continues to strongly support initiatives in Richland School District Two. Service Solutions has donated $15,000 to the…

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December Rookie Teacher of the Block Award goes to first grade teacher at Rice Creek Elementary School

December 15, 2021

Ty’Laysia Johnson, a first year teacher at Rice Creek Elementary School of Academics, innovation and Leadership (SAiL), has made a name for herself by simply caring for her students and…

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Midway Elementary Principal Janet Fickling announces retirement

December 15, 2021

Following a dedicated 31-year career in education, Midway Elementary Principal Janet M. Fickling announces she will retire at the end of the 2021–2022 school year. Fickling joined Lexington County School…

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Richland One Principal named top administrator by State Educational Office Professionals Association

December 15, 2021

Southeast Middle School Principal Inger Ferguson has been named Educational Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP). Ferguson advanced to compete for the…

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DHEC announces recipients of State Diesel Emissions Reductions Act grants to help improve air quality

December 15, 2021

Each year, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) receives funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that supports South Carolina’s State Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA)…

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Rogers Townsend adds attorney to Business Banking & Professional Practices Team

December 15, 2021

Rogers Townsend announced that R. Brooks Wright has joined the Firm’s Columbia office. Brooks will be handling Corporate Transactions, with a concentration on real estate and corporate finance. Brooks graduated…

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Westinghouse expanding operations in Richland County

December 15, 2021

Company is committing $131 million over the next five years towards facility development and environmental safety improvements  Westinghouse, a leading global supplier of safe and innovative nuclear technology, today announced plans to…

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SCEMD sends Logistics Chief to Kentucky

December 15, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to send its Chief of Operations Support and Logistics to Kentucky to assist with tornado response and recovery efforts. The…

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2021 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award

December 15, 2021

One Columbia Recognizes Morihiko Nakahara with 2021 Award One Columbia for Arts and Culture has announced Morihiko Nakahara, the Music Director and Conductor of the South Carolina Philharmonic, as the…

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Last chance to experience MARS 1001 planetarium show at the State Museum

December 15, 2021

Plus, guests can explore constellations with a Winter Stars Live Sky Show and more. The South Carolina State Museum is offering guests the perfect opportunity to travel the universe with…

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Bosch Rexroth Corporation expanding operations with new testing facility in Greenville County

December 15, 2021

$12.8 million investment creating 60 new jobs Bosch Rexroth Corporation, (Bosch Rexroth) a global leader in the field of drive and control technologies, today announced it will expand its existing…

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Vista beautification projects near completion

December 14, 2021

Vista Improvement Projects Nearing Completion New Businesses Opening in Area New development is occurring in the Congaree Vista with improvement projects nearing completion and new businesses opening soon. The Park Street…

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New board members elected, community supporters honored at Senior Resources’ 54th Annual Meeting

December 14, 2021

The Board of Directors at Senior Resources held its 54th Annual Meeting on Monday, December 13 to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, elect new board members and recognize…

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Experience Columbia SC wins Best in Business Awards

December 14, 2021

Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), the destination marketing organization for the Columbia region, has won three first place South Carolina Best in Business 2021 Awards. ECSC earned Best Hospitality Business and…

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Aflac Group Awards $365,000 in Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits

December 13, 2021

Columbia, S.C., December 13, 2021 — Aflac has awarded $365,000 in grants to 47 local nonprofits in its Spring and Fall 2021 grant cycles. Nonprofits receiving grants are working on…

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Four GSSM students each earn a full four-year scholarship through QuestBridge

December 13, 2021

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that four GSSM students were awarded full, four-year, scholarships by QuestBridge National College Match. Guadalupe Frias…

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Trinity Partners announces recent major transaction

December 13, 2021

Prisma Health Midlands, South Carolina’s largest private, non-profit healthcare system, purchased a 10,355 square feet single tenant medical office building at 1316 North Lake Drive in Lexington, South Carolina. The…

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S.C. Floodwater Commission chair earns doctorate

December 13, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission, was formally “hooded,” officially receiving his PhD during commencement ceremonies at Columbia International University (CIU), Friday,…

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Palmetto Railways names Patrick McCrory new President and CEO

December 13, 2021

Jeffrey McWhorter to retire after 37 years with the organization Palmetto Railways, an enterprise agency of the state of South Carolina and a division of the S.C. Department of Commerce,…

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UofSC releases Economic Outlook: 2022 state’s economy is strong, but labor shortages could limit growth

December 10, 2021

South Carolina’s economy is strong and has recovered from most COVID-19 pandemic-related losses, according to University of South Carolina economists Douglas Woodward and Joey Von Nessen at the Darla Moore…

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University of South Carolina preparing students for the factory of the future with Siemens solutions

December 10, 2021

Digital twin helps students understand the value of advanced manufacturing technology Aerospace is the second-largest industry in South Carolina, with more than 500 aerospace- related companies in the state. The…

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Jack Cohoon receives Civic Star Award from Richland Bar

December 10, 2021

Jack Cohoon, an attorney with Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has received the Richland County Bar Association’s Civic Star Award. The honor recognizes exceptional and meritorious community service. Cohoon was recognized…

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David E. Shi receives AASHE Lifetime Achievement Award

December 9, 2021

David E. Shi, an environmental historian who served 16 years as president of Furman University (1994-2010), is the recipient of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for the…

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