Multiple Project Architects Needed

March 14, 2022

Studio 2LR, an award-winning design firm, seeks two multi-tasking, problem solving, creative architectural project managers with at least one position requiring specific medical design experience. Take a look at the…

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Main Street District moves office to 1441 Main Street with brokerage by Colliers

March 14, 2022

Tommy Johnson, SIOR of Colliers | South Carolina represented Glenfield Capital in the lease of office space to the Main Street District at 1441 Main office tower in Columbia. The…

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Defendant in “Blue Magic” State Grand Jury case receives 20 years after pleading guilty to Trafficking of Counterfeit Pills Containing Heroin and Fentanyl, which involved an overdose death

March 14, 2022

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that Shiv Balvant Tailor and Savannah Stroud pleaded guilty to charges for their participation in a drug trafficking conspiracy primarily involving heroin…

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County preps mosquito control efforts, and residents can help

March 14, 2022

Residents should expect to see crews with Richland County spraying for mosquitoes in the coming months, as Vector Control staff begin their annual campaign to control the pests. Workers will…

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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives grant from Duke Energy

March 14, 2022

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Duke Energy on Friday, March 11. Mindy Taylor, District Manager, Government and Community Relations…

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South Carolina Humanities now accepting nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities

March 14, 2022

Open call for nominations now through May 14, 2022. South Carolina Humanities announced that nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the Fresh Voices in the Humanities Awards are now being accepted…

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Application process open for Accommodations Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023

March 14, 2022

The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Accommodations Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023). Applications are due on Friday, March…

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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023

March 14, 2022

The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023).  Applications are due on Friday, March…

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Leighton Lord reelected to new three-year term as Nexsen Pruet Board Chairman

March 14, 2022

Nexsen Pruet announced that the Firm’s attorneys reelected Leighton Lord to a new three-year term as Chairman of the Board. Lord has now served as Board Chairman for nearly 11…

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Marketing Minute Video: Branding

March 14, 2022

Marketing Minute with Philicia Thompson, NP Strategy In today’s online world, it’s essential to set yourself apart. This week’s video discusses the importance of developing a strong and consistent personal…

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Russia’s many military failures

March 14, 2022

By Bill Connor During a recent episode of “One Nation with Brian Kilmeade,” retired U.S. Army General and former CIA Director David Petraeus provided the following observations about the Russian…

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Junior League of Columbia, Inc. resumes Healthy Kids Fun Fair after pandemic

March 13, 2022

– Families throughout the Midlands are invited to attend the Junior League of Columbia, Inc’s (JLC) 2022 Healthy Kids Fun Fair at Segra Park on April 2. After two years…

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Masks are optional for Richland One students, staff starting March 14

March 13, 2022

Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon has announced that masks will be optional for students and staff starting Monday, March 14. The change follows the Richland One Board of School…

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Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas wins Top 25 award from Realogy Leads Group

March 13, 2022

Top 25 Ranking Earned in Charlotte, N.C., Aiken, Columbia and Charleston, S.C. Regions Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas has been named a Top 25 Broker by Realogy Leads Group in recognition…

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Girl Scouts in the Upstate and Midlands celebrate 110 Years

March 13, 2022

For 110 years, Girl Scouts have found a way to dream big and do good. From reaching the outer limits of space to stocking their local food pantry, there is…

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2021 Art Rish Employee of the Year Award announcement

March 13, 2022

Chief Terrence Green is pleased to announce that Corporal Grady Johnson was chosen by his peers as the recipient of the 2021 Art Rish Employee of the Year Award. Corporal…

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City receives FY 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill funding

March 13, 2022

The FY 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill released early this morning includes funding for the City of Columbia Police Department. $709,000 – City of Columbia Body-Worn and In-Car Camera Modernization (COPS…

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County adds informational meetings on proposed zoning changes

March 11, 2022

Residents will have several upcoming opportunities to learn about potential zoning changes, as Richland County continues to finalize its rewritten Land Development Code (LDC). The new meetings were added after…

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Gov. Henry McMaster joins Spectrum to host  major jobs announcement in West Columbia  

March 11, 2022

State and Local Leaders to Take Part in Inbound Sales Call Center Announcement at Spectrum’s West Columbia Campus on March 15 Spectrum and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will host…

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Battle at BullStreet breaks own record, jump starts baseball 

March 11, 2022

9,070 fans visited Segra Park to enjoy the Palmetto State Rivalry & Fan Fest  The Battle at BullStreet hit another significant milestone in Segra Park’s second time hosting the Palmetto…

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What’s happening at Richland Library

March 11, 2022

Monday, March 14- Sunday, March 20 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…

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Fireflies to host Fan Fest at Segra Park March 27 

March 11, 2022

Kick off the Fireflies 2022 season with on-field fun + drink and food specials   The Columbia Fireflies announced today that they will be hosting a Fireflies Fan Fest at Segra…

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Conservation District awards 4 mini-grants for spring projects

March 11, 2022

Students, campers will gain expertise in gardening, natural resources, pollinators Conservation Education Mini-Grants provided by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) will support four gardening and pollinator conservation…

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Women’s History Month: Richland One employee shares principles she learned as an Olympic athlete with students

March 11, 2022

Not many people have their own Wikipedia pages, but Chryssandra Hires does. Hires, who is the in-school suspension (ISS) supervisor at Dreher High School, competed in the 1992 and 1996…

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DHEC will begin reporting COVID-19 data weekly on March 15, closing more testing sites

March 11, 2022

Beginning March 15, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will transition to reporting COVID-19 data once a week on Tuesdays. Data will include COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations,…

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Richland One is the first district in the state to receive an electric school bus

March 11, 2022

Richland One students soon will be among the first students in the state to ride to and from school on an electric school bus. Austin Meyer of the Ava Lane…

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South Carolina projects in FY 2022 spending legislation

March 11, 2022

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced that multiple projects across South Carolina would receive funding from the Fiscal Year 2022 spending bill that the United States Senate will…

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Zoo takes leap to scale up state’s dramatically declining gopher frog population

March 11, 2022

45 Frogs Released as Part of Conservation Partnership with SCDNR The state-endangered gopher frog has a new jump on life because of a ‘Head Start’ conservation partnership with Riverbanks Zoo…

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White Knoll Middle educator earns scholarship to pursue master’s degree

March 11, 2022

White Knoll Middle Digital Learning Coach Jessica C. White earned a prestigious scholarship from the Palmetto State Teachers Association to continue her education. White is one of only ten teachers…

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Mullikin Law CAROLINA CUP 2022 to be two-day event in early April

March 11, 2022

Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Crabb to perform By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS the Mullikin Law Firm has been the named presenting sponsor for…

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S.C. Treasurer’s Office facilitates bond issuances for Coastal Carolina and University of South Carolina

March 11, 2022

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that his office recently facilitated transactions for Coastal Carolina University and the University of South Carolina issuing $129,445,000 (par) in Higher Education Refunding Revenue Bonds…

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Pattison’s Academy to host annual ride-a-thon fundraising event on March 26

March 11, 2022

Pattison’s Academy, an education and rehabilitation academy supporting Lowcountry children with disabilities and their families, will be hosting its annual Keeping the PACE (KTP) fundraising event on March 26, 2022,…

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TRADOC three-star addresses AUSA Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter

March 10, 2022

Lt. Gen. Maria Gervais speaks to the criticality of community By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Lieutenant General Maria Gervais, deputy commanding general and chief of staff of the U.S. Army’s…

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COMET’s LeRoy DesChamps receives President’s Award at annual TASC conference

March 10, 2022

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is proud to announce that LeRoy DesChamps, the organization’s COO and Director of Administration was selected for the 2022 TASC Awards of…

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Free DBE certification workshop to be held at CAE

March 10, 2022

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be hosting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification workshop on Thursday, March 24th in the…

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Read The Fine Print

March 10, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Note: For Non-Offended Eyes Only Some say we are what we eat and that what we eat these days is killing us. Down in Australia, some…

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Smokefree SC Board of Directors announces call for nominations

March 10, 2022

Smokefree SC, a statewide nonprofit that works to protect the health of all South Carolinians, is seeking experienced nonprofit leaders for several open seats on their Board of Directors for…

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Quackenbush Architects + Planners now hiring

March 10, 2022

Quackenbush Architects + Planners is seeking a Project Manager/Project Architect to join our creative and collaborative team of design professionals. We focus primarily on high-performance design solutions for educational and…

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Midlands Technical College leads on apprenticeships

March 10, 2022

Learning Resources Network (LERN), the largest association in continuing education in the world, recognized MTC with its Best Business and Industry Practice award. From the award announcement, “The MTC business…

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CPI for all items rises 0.8% in February; gasoline, shelter, food indexes rise

March 10, 2022

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

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Colliers Report: Multifamily demand will push occupancy rates higher

March 10, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights The Columbia multifamily occupancy rate was 94.3% at year-end despite 258 units of negative absorption which is…

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Iga Swiatek, Karolina Pliskova and Petra Kvitova enter 2022 Credit One Charleston Open player field

March 9, 2022

Strong Charleston field for April tournament includes five top 10 players & five Grand Slam Champions The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has…

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South Carolina tax tips for college students

March 9, 2022

With new Name, Image, and Likeness legislation taking effect this tax year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) knows that many collegiate student-athletes are filing an Individual Income Tax…

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Ricky Jackson joins Northwestern Mutual’s Columbia office as a financial advisor and Growth and Development Director

March 9, 2022

Ricky Jackson Jr, CFP®, ChFC® has joined Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, as a financial advisor and Growth and Development Director in Columbia. Jackson is a seasoned leader…

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Trane Technologies’ Thermo King establishing operations in Greenville County

March 9, 2022

$30 million investment will create 220 new jobs and sustain employer’s future growth Thermo King®, the transport refrigeration brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, today announced plans to establish…

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You have to start somewhere

March 9, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   I am deeply grieved on what we are seeing on the world stage.  I don’t watch the news on a regular basis but lately, every night we…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces selection of Kathy L. Bickham as New Commissioner of Banking

March 9, 2022

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Chairman of the State Board of Financial Institutions, announced that Kathy L. Bickham has been selected to serve as the next Commissioner of Banking for…

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CARTER REALTORS announces Margaret-Ann Ashburn receives national sales award

March 9, 2022

Margaret-Ann Ashburn, a Realtor with CARTER REALTORS, has received the prestigious Top Agent Award from Homesnap, Inc. Each year the company evaluates the performance of over one million Homesnap Pro…

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Community Association Management Services adapts to hold inaugural CAMMY Awards

March 9, 2022

Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, held their inaugural CAMMY Awards via Zoom on February 3rd, 2022. Though the event was…

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