The ART of Real Estate announces launch into East Tennessee market

March 21, 2022

The ART of Real Estate announces their launch into the East Tennessee market. The brokerage provides a unique buying and selling experience that clients in the market will now be…

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Seven Midlands women to be honored as Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands

March 20, 2022

Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor seven Midlands-area women at its 28th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Dinner on April 7, 2022, at the Cathy Novinger…

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Popular pinniped prepares for journey west

March 20, 2022

Zoo Guests Encouraged to Visit this Weekend for Final Farewell One of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s most popular pinnipeds will soon be headed west. Guests are encouraged to visit the…

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County reschedules zoning public hearing for April

March 20, 2022

Richland County Planning & Development reminds residents and property owners that a zoning public hearing set for Tuesday, March 22 has been rescheduled. Items from the March 22 agenda, which…

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What’s happening at Richland Library

March 20, 2022

Richland Library’s mission is to help our customers learn, create and share. We are continuing to offer programs, both familiar and new, and we are finding creative ways to connect…

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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College to host MTC Showoff talent competition

March 20, 2022

Contestants Take the Stage to Become the “Biggest Showoff” on March 26 Returning to HT@MTC for the third time, the MTC Showoff will feature MTC students, faculty, staff, and alumni who will…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis files for re-election

March 20, 2022

Midlands Republican Says More Work to be Done   State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced he will seek re-election as the “State’s Banker,” who manages, invests and retains custody of $60 billion…

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DHEC partners with Goodwill for community COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Upstate and Midlands

March 20, 2022

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands South Carolina to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics in these two areas over the course…

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Veteran educator named principal of Irmo High School

March 20, 2022

Veteran educator Dr. Kaaren Hampton has been named principal at Irmo High School International School for the Arts. Hampton replaces Dr. Robin Hardy, who is stepping down from the position…

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Local organizations team up to purchase a drone for The Irmo Police Department

March 20, 2022

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo is partnering with The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation to fund the purchase of a drone for the Town of Irmo Police Department. On…

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Ready for the Cocky Trot 5K?

March 20, 2022

Put on your racing shoes Registration for the Cocky Trot 5K & Fun Run/Walk is NOW LIVE! The Cocky Trot 5K & Fun Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, April 16.…

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Senior Resources celebrates nationwide 50th anniversary of senior nutrition programs

March 20, 2022

Local Community Champions to Deliver Meals on Wheels to Homebound Seniors Next Week This March, Senior Resources joins the Administration for Community Living and senior nutrition service providers across the…

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Chernoff Newman promotes three senior leaders

March 18, 2022

Chernoff Newman, a leading integrated marketing communications firm based in the Carolinas, has promoted three senior-level employees after another year of continued growth. The well-established agency, which is celebrating its…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $90,000 to nine local Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofit organizations

March 17, 2022

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded $90,000 in unrestricted General Operating Support grants to nine Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits in the Midlands. The Community…

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Steen Enterprises now selling Hitachi heavy equipment becoming only authorized dealer in South Carolina

March 17, 2022

Steen Enterprises, the Lowcountry’s premier farming and construction equipment dealer, has announced that they will become the only authorized Hitachi equipment dealer in South Carolina. Hitachi, a worldwide leader in…

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Halls Signature Events partners with Coach Dawn Staley; Launches special pre-race bridge run dinner

March 17, 2022

2022 Cooper River Bridge Run runners have a new way to fuel up before the big race while also helping children in need. This year Halls Signature Events, a sister…

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Strom Thurmond High School wins SC Bar Mock Trial statewide competition

March 17, 2022

Ninth Time Strom Thurmond High has been SC Mock Trial Champions The South Carolina Bar congratulates the students and coaches from Strom Thurmond High School of Johnson for winning the…

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ROI Commercial Brokers sell 18,000 SF office building

March 16, 2022

ROI Commercial Broker and principal, George Meetze, recently represented the Seller in the sale of the +/- 18,000 square feet multi-tenant office building located at 1100 Shirley Street, Columbia, SC.…

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District announces Tim Carnahan as new Midway Elementary principal

March 16, 2022

Lexington County School District One Superintendent Dr. Greg Little announced that Timothy Carnahan, Ed.D., will become principal of Midway Elementary School at the end of this school year. Carnahan replaces…

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Quest for Quasi!

March 16, 2022

Youth Production Opens at the Arts Center of Kershaw County The Arts Center of Kershaw County and the Kershaw County Theatre Guild will present the youth production of Quest for Quasi! written…

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40th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points returns this Saturday

March 16, 2022

All Roads Lead to Five Points for Columbia’s Favorite Irish Fest on March 19th! After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Five Points Association is pleased to…

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Paul Livingston to seek reelection to Richland County Council District 4 seat

March 16, 2022

Richland County Councilman Paul Livingston announced Wednesday, March 16, 2022 that he will file for reelection to the Richland County Council District 4 seat. During his time in office, Livingston…

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Charter Communications reaches $20 an hour minimum starting wage companywide

March 16, 2022

Currently Seeking Candidates for 2,500 Open Positions across 41 States 20 Jobs at $20 an Hour Featured on Charter’s Careers Site Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it is now offering…

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Governor Henry McMaster files for re-election

March 16, 2022

Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette today filed for re-election at the South Carolina Election Commission. During a press conference earlier in the day at the South Carolina…

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Minor League Baseball’s historical league names to return in 2022 

March 16, 2022

Minor League Baseball today announced the return of the historical names for the 11 leagues that comprise the player development system for Major League Baseball’s 30 Clubs. During the 2021…

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State Grand Jury indicts Cory Howerton Fleming, Richard Alexander Murdaugh

March 16, 2022

State Grand Jury Indicts Cory Howerton Fleming for Money Laundering, Computer Crimes, Criminal Conspiracy, False Statement or Misrepresentation in Connection with an Insurance Transaction, and Breach of Trust; Richard Alexander…

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CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County

March 16, 2022

$13 million investment to create 32 new jobs CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will…

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Richland Library seeks submissions for Pop-Up Art Shows

March 16, 2022

Outdoor Exhibition Series to Highlight Work of Local BIPOC Artists Richland Library is collaborating with local visual artist Jeff Rivers to expand the social and economic participation of underserved artists…

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Richland One’s Dreher High hosts 15th Annual Dancing with the Teachers fundraising event

March 16, 2022

The Dreher High School Dance Company is hosting its 15th Annual Dancing with the Teachers (DWTT) fundraiser on Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Dreher auditorium. Eight faculty…

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First Community Bank names Laura McKinney as Community Development Officer

March 16, 2022

First Community Bank announced Laura McKinney as the Bank’s inaugural Community Development Officer. The new role signifies a continuing commitment to the Bank’s values as a community bank impacting lives…

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Colliers promotes Tiffany Glover to Senior Property Administrator in Columbia

March 16, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina announced that Tiffany Glover has been promoted to Senior Property Administrator. Based in the company’s Columbia office, Glover supports the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team…

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Industry leader recognizes Wilson Kibler Commercial Real Estate with prestigious award for transaction volume in the Midlands

March 16, 2022

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, announced today the recipients of the 2021 CoStar Power Broker Award, recognizing professionals and…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Patrick Bozik promoted to Chief Information Officer

March 16, 2022

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Patrick D. Bozik has been promoted to Chief Information Officer. Patrick will be only the second person to serve in this role. The firm’s…

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The Best Drink Of Water

March 16, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland Seems to me, as the old folks would say, an aluminum dipper delivered the best drink of water. You’d sink that dipper into a wooden bucket. And…

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Graham war crimes resolution unanimously passes Senate  

March 15, 2022

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-South Carolina) Senate resolution calling for Vladimir Putin and members of his regime to be held accountable for the numerous acts of war crimes, aggression, and…

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Richland Library offers COVID-19 vaccines with Cooperative Health

March 15, 2022

COVID-19 vaccines will be available in multiple rounds, including boosters, free and open to walk-ins or by appointment             WHAT: Cooperative Health Clinic: COVID-19 Vaccines WHEN: 10 AM – 2 PM,…

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Graham backs bill to seize Russian oligarchs’ assets

March 15, 2022

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will support a new bipartisan bill, Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act to enable the seizure and sale of Russian oligarchs’ assets. Proceeds from the sale…

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NAI Columbia facilitates the $1.382 million sale of 24.27 acres of land located in Columbia, South Carolina

March 15, 2022

NAI Columbia’s, John Gregory, PE, CCIM, and Cam Kreps, successfully represented the seller in the sale of a 24.27 acre development site which sold for $1,382,700.  “We were excited to…

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Feast on oysters & listen to live music in State Museum’s inaugural Shuck n’ Swing Fundraiser

March 15, 2022

Featuring live performances by Soda City Brass Band and Jim Graddick’s Bluegrass Trio In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, the South Carolina State Museum Foundation will present Shuck n’ Swing,…

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Families may qualify for SC tax credits and deductions – learn how

March 15, 2022

Last year, more than 1 million returns claimed state tax breaks available for South Carolina families, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). With the state tax filing…

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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts: volunteer to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride!

March 15, 2022

The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts throughout Columbia.  By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…

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City announces rental permit renewal amnesty period

March 15, 2022

In an effort to gain compliance, the City is offering a one-time Amnesty on the late penalties charged for expired rental permits over the next 15 days, beginning on March…

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Cayce’s Mayor Pro Tem selected as Vice President of the Lexington County Municipal Association

March 15, 2022

Cayce City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, James “Skip” Jenkins, was recently selected by the Lexington County Municipal Association (LCMA) as their new Vice President. Jenkins was born and raised…

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Jay Lucas not seeking reelection

March 15, 2022

S.C. House Speaker Jay Lucas announced today that he will not seek reelection. Governor Henry McMaster issued the following statement: “Speaker Jay Lucas has served the people of South Carolina…

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Spectrum announces 350 new jobs in West Columbia

March 15, 2022

Inbound Sales Representatives Can Earn More than $55,000 Annually, with Comprehensive Benefits and Career-Growth Opportunities Spectrum and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster today announced plans for the company to hire…

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Trinity Partners announces recent major transaction

March 15, 2022

Trinity Partners recently facilitated the sale of 601 Devine Street in Columbia, SC. This 7,200 square foot office building sold for $1,500,000 at its full asking price. Nick Stomski, SIOR…

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Bright Star at Town Theatre

March 15, 2022

March 18 through April 3 From Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award-winning Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning Edie Brickell, Broadway’s Bright Star comes to Town Theatre. Be transformed by a sweeping…

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Governor Henry McMaster signs proclamation designating March 16 ‘SBDC Day’

March 15, 2022

In honor of the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), an organization that for over forty-three years has helped small businesses across the Palmetto State grow and thrive,…

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Gail Morrison honored with the CMA’s 2022 John Richard Craft Leadership Award

March 14, 2022

The Columbia Museum of Art presented the 2022 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Dr. Gail M. Morrison. Well-known in Columbia as a philanthropist and long-term supporter of the arts,…

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Veterans to tell about surviving one of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War

March 14, 2022

Craig Van Hout and his comrades in the 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, fought the very last major battle Americans experienced during the Vietnam War. It’s regarded as one of…

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