DHEC Board accepts SHaPE SC Task Force recommendations

November 10, 2021

The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control (Board) today received the final report and recommendations of the Task Force to Strengthen the Health and Promote the Environment of South Carolina (SHaPE SC).…

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Lighting the way to graduation for South Carolina public school students

November 10, 2021

Communities In Schools of South Carolina launches Illuminating the Power of One – a fundraising event honoring students, aligning private resources, and unifying the state Communities In Schools of South…

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DartPoints launches state’s first internet exchange (IX)

November 10, 2021

In June 2021, DartPoints acquired Immedion, a Greenville-based provider of colocation, cloud and managed services with eight data centers in seven markets throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio and Indiana.…

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Above, Not Below, The Jailhouse

November 10, 2021
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Standing in a courtroom, a malefactor dreads a dire warning. “If you don’t straighten up, I’ll put you under the jailhouse.” Uttered by many a judge,…

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Colliers facilities sale of 6.9 acres in Lexington County Industrial Park to Beaman Pearson Holdings

November 10, 2021

  Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Sandhills Development Company in the sale of 6.9 acres…

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Rosen Hagood named among Top Law Firms for 2022 by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America

November 10, 2021

Rosen Hagood is honored to be included in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the…

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Wyche recognized as 2022 “Best Law Firm” 

November 10, 2021

Wyche has been named a 2022 Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 15 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.  The selection follows a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer…

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CPI for all items rises 0.9% in October as most indexes increase

November 10, 2021

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

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AVANTech, LLC expanding operations in Richland County

November 10, 2021

More than $3.6 million investment will create 17 new jobs AVANTech, LLC, a wastewater and radioactive waste treatment solutions provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The more than…

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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman assumes CCSSO Board presidency

November 10, 2021

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced South Carolina Superintendent Molly Spearman will assume the presidency of its Board of Directors, and two state leaders will join the…

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H.G. Reynolds gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports building construction program and students

November 10, 2021

On Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021, the leaders of H.G. Reynolds Company presented a generous gift of $7,500 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This corporate donation will provide support…

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SafeTALK about the real threat of suicide

November 10, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Suicide awareness-intervention experts Dale Brown and Dr. Brenda Richards Brown conducted suicide prevention training for students at Benedict College, local seminarians, and others at Reinartz…

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Voorhees College celebrates virtual hall of fame ceremony

November 9, 2021

Voorhees College will induct nine new members into the hall of fame during the 19th annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. via…

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‘Tis the season for a Country Christmas Celebration

November 9, 2021

The jolly tunes of the Christmas season will be playing throughout the South Carolina State Farmers Market on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. as we host our…

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Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central South Carolina announces 2021 National Philanthropy Day Award winners

November 9, 2021

The Central South Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored the finest achievements of the philanthropic community in the Midlands at the 31st Annual National Philanthropy Day…

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Apprenticeship Carolina and the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs partner to increase the number of minority-owned businesses participating in apprenticeship

November 9, 2021

Apprenticeship Carolina™ and the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week designed to increase the number of South Carolina’s minority-owned businesses participating in apprenticeship…

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DHEC names SC State Bulldogs football team as newest community heroes for being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

November 9, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announces the South Carolina State University Bulldogs Football Team as the latest recipient of the agency’s Community Hero Award. Every…

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S.C. Department of Education invites the public to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks

November 9, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Education invites the public to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be…

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World Food Championships announces Columbia as the destination for its 2022 “Final Table”

November 9, 2021

  As the 9th Annual World Food Championships (WFC) wraps up today in Dallas, Texas, the producers of the competition announced the next key step for its ten category champions…

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Encompass Health announces plans to build inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Irmo

November 9, 2021

Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) announced it plans to build a freestanding, 27-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital near Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital will be located at the corner of Evergreen…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes three new associates

November 9, 2021

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that J. Boone Aiken IV, Katherine V. “Katie” Busbee and Sara A. Sykes have joined the firm. Boone Aiken is based in the Florence office and…

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Elbit Systems of America, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County 

November 9, 2021

Project to create approximately 300 new jobs Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The project will create…

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Carolina Boxer Rescue announces 2nd Annual Soda City Boxer Bash

November 9, 2021

Carolina Boxer Rescue announced the return of the Soda City Boxer Bash on November, 13, 2021 at Hunter Gatherer Brewery at the Hangar 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205…

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City Center Partnership Annual Meeting 2021

November 9, 2021

City Center Partnership Recap of 2021 from Matt Kennell, president and CEO of City Center Partnership: City Center Partnership is grateful for long-term support and revitalization of the Main Street…

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Hope Tz Schmalzl awarded CCIM designation

November 8, 2021

Tz Schmalzl among 15 individuals who earned commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement. Hope Tz Schmalzl with the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®”,…

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Faith- & factor-based WI Fidelis receives 4-star Morningstar Overall rating 23/28 quarters

November 8, 2021

Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, has received yet again a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance among 145 Mid-Cap…

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Gov. Henry McMaster bans vaccine mandates at cabinet agencies

November 8, 2021

Requires State Agencies to Cooperate with Ongoing and Anticipated Litigation Related to Federal Vaccine Mandates COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-38, which prohibits all state agencies in his…

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Garvin Design Group Annual 2021 Party

November 8, 2021

The annual Garvin Design Group’s party was held last week, November 4, 2021, at City Market Place on Gervais St. in Columbia, SC. Click on the images below to get…

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Flock and Rally promotes Mary Kate Korpita to Director of Brand Strategy

November 8, 2021

Flock and Rally, a full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, S.C., has announced the promotion of Mary Kate Korpita to director of brand strategy. Korpita, who transitioned…

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Leading Clinical Lab Luxor Scientific LLC expanding operations in Greenville County, S.C.

November 8, 2021

Clinical laboratory investing over $3 million, creating 54 new positions  Luxor Scientific, LLC (Luxor), a full-service clinical laboratory serving customers nationwide, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County, South…

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David Smith joins Palmetto State Exteriors

November 8, 2021

David Smith has been named director of the Waterproofing Division of Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides waterproofing solutions for commercial and residential applications in South Carolina, North Carolina and…

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Richland County offices, drop-off sites to close for Veterans Day

November 8, 2021

Richland County Government offices will close Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The County’s C&D Landfill, Lower Richland Drop-off Center, and Clemson Road Drop-off Recycling Site will also…

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Chief Prosecutor of 9/11 terrorists honored at Governor’s Mansion

November 5, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. This month – November – is Veterans Month, perhaps my favorite month of the year as we celebrate both the Marine Corps birthday (Nov. 10)…

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Marketing Minute: Marketing for Professional Services

November 5, 2021

Marketing Minute with Catherine Dingler, NP Strategy In the recent past, professionals could rely solely on their reputation and a simple handshake to grow their practice. Now, in our highly…

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Bluestein Attorneys again listed in top tier of Best Law Firms in 2022 edition

November 5, 2021

Bluestein Attorneys has once again been named one of the top law firms in the Columbia area in two practice areas – Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs and Workers’ Compensation Law-Claimants –…

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VentureSouth leads investment in OneDigitalTrust

November 4, 2021

VentureSouth is pleased to announce its recent Series Seed investment in OneDigitalTrust, a McLean, VA-based EstateTech platform. OneDigitalTrust allows users to digitally create and update their personal estate plans through all…

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Elusive Butterfly Of Fall

November 4, 2021
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   December 1965, that’s when a catchy tune debuted. Bob Lind’s “Elusive Butterfly” used a butterfly as a metaphor for love. Some of you survivors of these…

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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers commit to fighting hunger for the 7th year

November 4, 2021

For the 7th year, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers will continue a tradition of giving, donating $1, to Harvest Hope Food Bank for every oil change performed in the…

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Moore Bradley Myers partner named 2021 Women of Influence

November 4, 2021

Sheila Robinson, Partner at Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), has been named a 2021 Woman of Influence by Columbia Regional Business Report. Robinson, a graduate of Furman University and the University…

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SCORH’s Shannon Chambers wins national leadership award

November 4, 2021

Shannon Chambers, director of provider solutions for the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), has been awarded the 2021 Ron Nelson Award by the National Association of Rural Health…

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Councilman Pugh to discuss Northeast rezoning request at Town Hall

November 4, 2021

County Councilman Derrek Pugh will hold an in-person town hall meeting Saturday, Nov. 13 to discuss a map amendment request on Farrow Road in Northeast Richland. Pugh, who represents District…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a 2022 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

November 4, 2021

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 12th consecutive year. The firm earned…

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SCBIO names Louisiana Economic Development executive James Chappell to lead state’s fastest-growing Industry

November 4, 2021

Following a nationwide search that targeted 200 candidates in 39 states and resulted in 116 total applications from across the country, the Board of Directors of SCBIO has named James…

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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel earns 4 top-tier honors in “Best Law Firms”

November 4, 2021

Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has earned Tier One honors in two employment law categories as well as in two additional practice areas in the just-released addition of “Best Law Firms…

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Robinson Gray named to top tier in 11 practice areas by Best Law Firms 2022

November 4, 2021

Robinson Gray has been named to the top tier in the Columbia area for 11 practice areas in the 2022 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers® publication…

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Morton & Gettys again listed by Best Law Firms for 2022

November 4, 2021

Morton & Gettys, which is celebrating its 20th year in practice, has been recognized again as a Tier-1 firm in Real Estate Law in the Rock Hill area in the…

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Best Law Firms places Callison Tighe & Robinson in top tier in six areas for 2022

November 4, 2021

Best Law Firms in America has named Callison Tighe & Robinson to its top tier in six practice areas in its 2022 edition. A firm must have at least one…

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Tax rate cuts announced as the UI trust fund remains strong

November 4, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey today announced South Carolina’s unemployment insurance tax rates for employers will decrease or remain unchanged for 2022.…

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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Deputy Secretary

November 4, 2021

Agency taps Ashely Teasdel to serve alongside Secretary Lightsey The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Ashely Teasdel, most recently serving as director of the Business Services division, has been…

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