Design Initiative Group celebrates one-year anniversary and announces new team member and services

September 27, 2021

Design Initiative Group “DIG” is an architecture firm in Columbia, South Carolina founded in September of 2020 by Architects Josh Boltinhouse, AIA and Luke McCary, AIA. Josh and Luke bring…

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GreenTrees reforestation project launches in South Carolina

September 27, 2021

Milliken Forestry Company and ACRE Investment Management announced the launch of GreenTrees South Carolina, bringing a global leader in reforestation to the Palmetto State. GreenTrees is the largest voluntary forest…

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CAE updates parking rates and makes enhancements to traveler’s overall experience

September 27, 2021

Beginning Friday, October 1st, 2021, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) will be implementing a new pricing structure for all on-site parking options– including the surface lot, the garage, Fast Lane…

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Marketing Minute: Building Your Brand After a Crisis

September 27, 2021

Marketing Minute with Erin Smith, NP Strategy Today, consumers and key stakeholders engage with companies and brands that they trust. If your company has recently been faced with a crisis,…

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First Reliance Bank celebrates 22nd anniversary

September 27, 2021

First Reliance Bank celebrated its 22nd anniversary this past August. The Carolinas-based bank serves the Florence, Midlands, Upstate, and Coastal South Carolina markets, as well as the Piedmont Triad and…

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CAMS’ Ben Rhodes to oversee large-scale and lifestyle communities

September 24, 2021

Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President of the western NC region, Ben Rhodes,…

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MTC opens Welding Technology Center to meet employer demand

September 23, 2021

Midlands Technical College held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the college’s new Welding Technology Center today. The education and training facility is located on Kentucky Avenue on the…

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Congaree Land Trust to host author Billy Cate at Half-Moon Outfitters

September 23, 2021

Congaree Land Trust (CLT) will host a book sale and signing featuring noted conservationist and farmer Billy Cate on Thursday, October 7. The event will be held at Half-Moon Outfitters…

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South Carolina Oak to Barrel, LLC establishing operations in Bamberg County

September 23, 2021

More than $6.8 million investment will create 122 new jobs South Carolina Oak to Barrel, LLC, a barrel manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Bamberg County. The more than…

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Trinity Partners announces recent completed transactions

September 23, 2021

Trinity Partners Columbia is pleased to announce recent commercial real estate transactions in excess of $7,000,000. Together, Nick Stomski, SIOR, Partner and Jake Nidiffer, Brokerage Associate closed over 52,000 SF…

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1649 Main Street wins prestigious regional design award

September 22, 2021

Columbia’s 1649 Main Street received a Merit Award for Adaptive Reuse/Preservation from the American Institute of Architects – South Atlantic Region (AIASAR) at the organization’s annual design awards presented virtually…

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The Good Old Days Are Gone

September 22, 2021
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Last Friday night some grandparents went to watch their grandson play in a high school football game. They were in for a shock. Paying for the…

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Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions

September 22, 2021

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Richland County Board of Assessment Appeals Seeking to fill one (1) vacancy. The…

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

September 22, 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 Mark…

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Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC establishing modular construction operations in Greenwood County

September 22, 2021

More than $9 million investment will create 180 new jobs Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC, an affiliate company of Impresa Modular today announced plans to establish modular factory construction…

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SC Manufacturers Alliance announces Rebecca Leach as VP of Government Relations

September 22, 2021

Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that it has hired Rebecca Leach as its Vice President of Government Relations. “We are excited to welcome Rebecca to the SCMA…

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Acclaimed 30 Americans headed to the Columbia Museum of Art

September 22, 2021

Hugely popular and historically important exhibition opens October 9 The Columbia Museum of Art announces its major fall exhibition 30 Americans, a dynamic showcase of contemporary art featuring many of the…

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Push Digital hires top South Carolina political operatives

September 21, 2021

Push Digital, a political campaign and digital advertising agency built for the integration of mobile and television marketing, has hired South Carolina politicos Steven Wright and CJ Westfall. “As the…

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Realtors® graduate from 2021 SC REALTORS® Leadership Academy Class

September 21, 2021

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) Leadership Academy class graduated September 9, 2021, at SCR’s Leadership Summit Retreat at Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. SCR’s Leadership Academy is…

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Steven Pearce named new President & CEO of the South Carolina I-77 Alliance

September 21, 2021

Steven Pearce has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the South Carolina I-77 Alliance and will be responsible for directing the organization’s strategic economic development marketing…

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County seeks feedback on Spears Creek Church Road widening

September 21, 2021

An upcoming public input session will give Northeast Richland residents a chance to weigh in on preliminary plans to widen part of Spears Creek Church Road, from Two Notch Road…

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Edwin McCain headlines Rock 4 Recovery concert presented by Dominion Energy this Friday, Sept. 24 at the Icehouse Amphitheater

September 21, 2021

Called the “great American romantic” by the New York Times and with a recording legacy that includes two of the biggest love songs in the history of pop music, Edwin…

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Five South Carolina schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools

September 21, 2021

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic…

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SCDJJ director Freddie Pough to leave the agency after over 5 years of service

September 21, 2021

Eden Hendrick to Serve as SCDJJ Acting Director Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Freddie Pough, who served as director of the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) for over…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes new associate Adair Patterson

September 21, 2021

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Adair Patterson has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate and will work with our corporate law practice group. Before joining Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd,…

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Goodwill opens new store in Chapin, SC on October 6th

September 21, 2021

 On Wednesday, October 6, at 9:00 AM, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) will open its new location at 524 Columbia Avenue in Chapin, South Carolina. This is Goodwill’s…

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Columbia Chamber announces 2022 Leadership Columbia class

September 20, 2021

65 Local Individuals selected for 49th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the…

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Therapalooza 2021: The Greatest Show in Soda City – Sept 23

September 20, 2021

CCM Investment Advisers presents… Therapalooza 2021: The Greatest Show in Soda City Thursday, September 23, 2021 Central Energy Building 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Join us at the Central Energy Building…

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Richland One School Board receives national award

September 20, 2021

The Richland One Board of School Commissioners has received the Award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE), which is part of the…

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Freeway Music School celebrates 10-year anniversary

September 20, 2021

South Carolina’s fastest growing music school continues its commitment of delivering high-quality music lessons and giving back to the community Freeway Music —Columbia, South Carolina’s locally owned, premier music school…

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Emily Rast Tarney receives CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner certification

September 20, 2021

Morgan Stanley today announced that Emily Rast Tarney, a Financial Advisor for The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in the firm’s Wealth Management office in Columbia, SC,…

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Richland Two hires General Counsel

September 20, 2021

Richland School District Two has hired a staff attorney. Karla McLawhorn Hawkins is the first to hold the position of General Counsel for Richland Two. As General Counsel, Hawkins is…

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Chambers wins national Broadcast Adviser of the Year

September 20, 2021

The Journalism Education Association (JEA) has named Andrew “A. J.” Chambers of Richland Northeast High School its 2021 Broadcast Adviser of the Year. Chambers is the CavPlex-Convergence Media Director at Richland…

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Teachers complete family engagement professional development

September 20, 2021

When it comes to student success, family engagement is at the top of the list for three Richland Two teachers who are among the first cohort of the Carolina Family…

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Richland Two Board of Trustees to hold special called meeting on Wednesday, September 22

September 20, 2021

The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a special called board meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The board meeting will be called to order in public session at…

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Midlands Fall Plant and Flower Festival returns

September 17, 2021

Mark your calendars for this year’s Fall Plant and Flower Festival at the South Carolina State Farmers Market on October 8-10, 2021. Visitors can shop for a variety of home,…

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Cason Development Group adds Garrett Givens

September 17, 2021

Garrett Givens has joined Cason Development Group as Director of Finance & Project Manager. With a background in commercial banking, Givens will focus on evaluating and helping direct Cason Development…

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Harvest Hope announces new “Pantries of Hope” program

September 17, 2021

The first recipients of the program will be graduates from Oliver Gospel’s Toby’s Place To help celebrate Hunger Action Day, Harvest Hope is launching a new program – Pantries of…

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5th Street Group’s Church and Union to open in downtown Nashville this weekend

September 17, 2021

5th Street Group Debuts Its First Tennessee Eatery Church and Union, the highly anticipated restaurant from acclaimed Charlotte and Charleston-based 5th Street Group, is opening in downtown Nashville on September…

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Global Eco Adventures names four new IRONMEN

September 17, 2021

S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame inductees participate in ceremony By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures (GEA) honored three of their expedition project leaders and a Missouri-based military writer with…

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Solvay adding new production capacity, jobs in Greenville County

September 16, 2021

Adding over 30 new jobs, multi-million-dollar investment in new technologies at South Carolina facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville…

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Three Students from Richland One’s Dreher High named National Merit semifinalists

September 16, 2021

Three Richland One students have been named National Merit semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Dreher High School students Cassandra M. Escorcia, Shane A. Keup and Zoe K. Maltarich…

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Local trucking start-up expands to hire COO

September 16, 2021

 Erin Curtis joins Motor Supply, Inc  Motor Supply, Inc., a Midlands-based long-haul trucking company, is expanding after hiring Erin Curtis as its first chief operating officer to oversee the company’s…

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First Reliance Bank named One of The Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 16th consecutive year

September 16, 2021

First Reliance Bank was recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. It is the 16th year in a row that the community bank has…

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DHEC and Governor McMaster applaud South Carolina’s 50 percent vaccination rate

September 16, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Thursday that the Palmetto State has officially reached a 50 percent vaccination rate among eligible residents. In July, the…

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Trinity Partners facilitates the sale and leads redevelopment of 708 Lady Street, Columbia, SC

September 16, 2021

Bruce Harper, Managing Partner of Trinity Partners, represented Resource Financial Services, Inc. in their acquisition of 708 Lady Street for $1,850,000. The front building, former home of Carolina Ale House,…

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Semifinalists announced in 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Corporation

September 16, 2021

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the names of twelve Richland Two seniors who are semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Macy Collins, Evan Cox…

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Colliers Report: Retail market healthier than pre-pandemic

September 16, 2021

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights During the second quarter of 2021, the vacancy rate dropped to 5.73% which is approaching the…

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iLending opens auto refinance center in Richland County

September 16, 2021

Company plans to hire for 40 jobs at new location ILending, a national automotive refinancing company based in Englewood, Colorado, has opened its newest office in Richland County, with plans…

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Mashburn promotes two, launching Hospitality Division out of Myrtle Beach

September 16, 2021

Mashburn Construction is continuing to invest in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas with the promotions of Josh Kay and Nick Oldroyd. As Mashburn continues to grow, it is driven…

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