Colliers Report: Preference for brick-and-mortar shopping heightens Columbia retail activity

March 1, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Brick-and-mortar shops are gaining momentum due to a preference to test or try-on items in a physical…

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Colliers| South Carolina represents Blue Diamond in the leasing of 190,192-square-foot building in Clinton, SC

March 1, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage teams in Columbia and Greenville-Spartanburg represented Blue Diamond Industries in the leasing of a 190,192-square-foot industrial building at 877 Torrington Road in Clinton, SC.…

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Flock and Rally announces the hiring of three new communications strategists

March 1, 2022

Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announces the hiring of three new communication strategists, Judy Shriner, Larkin Belton and Emily Correll, to…

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Purple Haze: A Conservation Film set to debut at Lexington Amphitheater

March 1, 2022

Naturalist Zach Steinhauser Unveils Film on Global Journey Following Purple Martins Zach Steinhauser will debut his long-awaited documentary on one of the many wonders of the Lake Murray and Lexington…

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Golf Tourism Solutions prepares to host Team Ontario in preparation for Can-Am Junior Team Matches

March 1, 2022

In preparation for the annual Can-Am Junior Team Matches, an event sponsored by the South Carolina Junior Golf Association, Golf Tourism Solutions will be hosting Team Ontario at its training…

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DHEC gradually closing its COVID-19 testing sites beginning today

March 1, 2022

Beginning today, March 1, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will begin scaling back the number of agency-managed vendor COVID-19 testing sites across the state. The…

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Disability Advocacy Day March 2 at State House

March 1, 2022

The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) will be celebrating their 33rd Annual Disability Advocacy Day event on Wednesday, March 2 at the South Carolina State House (North grounds).…

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Join Historic Columbia for “Celebrating 60” community day

February 28, 2022

Spring forward at this March 13th event to celebrate Historic Columbia’s 60th anniversary and the opening of the new Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center  Join Historic Columbia for “Celebrating 60,” a community event…

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Carolina Business Equipment protects customers from data breaches and cyberthreats with password management

February 28, 2022

Leading MTSP Shares Most Common Cause of Cyberattacks and How to Secure Any Organization Carolina Business Equipment, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is protecting customers from the…

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DESA, Inc. named as “spoke” organization in SBA Community Navigator Program for South Carolina

February 28, 2022

DESA, Inc. has been named to serve as one of eight participating “spoke” organizations in South Carolina for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP). South…

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City announces rental permit renewal amnesty period

February 28, 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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Nickelodeon suspends screenings

February 28, 2022

In an effort to fulfill its long-term mission more effectively, the Nickelodeon will be temporarily suspending public screenings as of March 1, 2022. Theatre operations will resume as soon as…

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Colliers Report: Preference for brick-and-mortar shopping heightens retail activity

February 28, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Brick-and-mortar shops are gaining momentum due to a preference to test or try-on items in a…

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Chad Hannon promoted to Greer Market President for Owens Insurance Agency

February 28, 2022

Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency with a 70-year presence in the Upstate, has promoted Chad Hannon, CLCS, to Market President for the agency’s home office in Greer. In…

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McCrory Construction promotes Drew Jefferies to Project Manager

February 28, 2022

McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Drew Jefferies to Project Manager. Nearing a decade spent with the company, Jefferies has served in various project management roles – helping to guide…

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Does Medicare cover Home Health Care? The answer is “it depends.”

February 28, 2022

By Molly Thomas, FPQP® The answer to this question is truly “it depends.” Medicare draws a line in the important distinction between medically necessary home health care and personal care…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards Catalyst Award to Killingsworth Home

February 28, 2022

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded the 2021-2022 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award to Killingsworth Home for its commitment to helping women emerging from…

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Free community event coming to Leo’s Landing, Saluda Shoals Park

February 27, 2022

Children of all abilities are invited to attend a free event at Leo’s Landing, an inclusive playground at Saluda Shoals Park, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 19.…

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Dr. Jabari Bodrick named Director of Education & Resiliency for United Way of the Midlands

February 25, 2022

United Way of the Midlands welcomes Jabari Bodrick, Ph.D. as Director of Education & Resiliency to develop and implement strategies that advance United Way’s community goals for education and youth…

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Experience Columbia SC wins three Addy awards SC

February 25, 2022

Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) took home three Silver ADDY Awards at The American Advertising Awards held Saturday, Feb. 19. ECSC won awards in the brochure category for its Reconstruction Trail…

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Civil rights attorney Stuart Andrews joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel

February 25, 2022

A civil rights attorney with decades of experience in fighting for systemic change, Stuart Andrews has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Andrews has been a member of the legal team…

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Keep the Midlands Beautiful shoe drive fundraiser raises money to support litter prevention

February 24, 2022

Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s (KMB) annual shoe drive fundraiser begins March 1, 2022 and will continue through May 31, 2022. The shoe drive helps KMB to raise funds to support…

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NFIB statement on today’s House vote on South Carolina’s income tax rates 

February 23, 2022

NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer released the following statement today in response to the House’s unanimous approval of H. 4480, legislation that would reduce state income taxes for individuals and most…

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South Carolina Public Radio show ‘On the Keys’ hits milestone

February 23, 2022

Local music series celebrates 500th episode South Carolina Public Radio series, On the Keys, is tuned to celebrate its 500th episode on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 8 p.m. David…

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Apply now for the City of Columbia Walk Bike Ambassador Program

February 23, 2022

Do you see walking and biking as important to our community, and want to learn about the health and economic benefits? Have you ever wanted to know how a new…

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Richland One to hold 2022 Spring In-Person Teacher Job Fair, April 2

February 23, 2022

Richland One will hold its annual Spring In-Person Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. until noon at W.J. Keenan High School, 361 Pisgah Road, Columbia. This…

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Fireflies individual game tickets on sale February 24 

February 23, 2022

Food trucks, rewards given to fans who purchase tickets at Segra Park  The Columbia Fireflies announced last week that Individual tickets for all Fireflies 2022 regular season home games, including…

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Deerfield Elementary Principal Janet Malone announces retirement

February 23, 2022

Culminating a 46-year career in education, Deerfield Elementary School Principal Janet (Jan) H. Malone announces her retirement at the end of the 2021–22 school year. Malone has led DES since…

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State agencies and local officials issue joint statement about displaced residents of a Cayce Adult Residential Care Facility

February 23, 2022

The S.C. Department of Social Services (DSS), S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), S.C. Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), S.C. Department on Aging (SCDOA), and Cayce…

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DHEC issues updated schools and childcare centers guidance for managing COVID-19 as an endemic 

February 23, 2022

As the impact of COVID-19 continues to decline, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today provided guidance to schools and childcare centers to help transition from Test…

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Richland Library partners with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District to bring Seed Sanctuary to Eastover

February 23, 2022

Eastover Residents can Access Free Seeds at Richland Library Eastover Richland Library Eastover (608 Main St., Eastover) welcomes a Seed Sanctuary in partnership with the Richland Soil and Water Conservation…

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Energy assistance options available for Dominion Energy South Carolina customers

February 23, 2022

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Dominion Energy’s EnergyShare program help customers in need Dominion Energy is joining utilities nationwide in raising awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance…

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Cayce United Methodist Church to host community Food Truck Rodeo in March

February 23, 2022

Cayce United Methodist Church (CUMC) will host its first ever Food Truck Rodeo from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 1600 12th Street, Cayce, SC 29033. The…

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Fireflies 2022 season not affected by MLB lockout 

February 23, 2022

Fireflies Season Kicks-Off on April 8 at Segra Park  Amid the current lockout between Major League Baseball owners and the Major League Players Association, the Columbia Fireflies today confirmed that…

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Veterinarians around the state encouraged to offer low-cost rabies vaccination clinics; join DHEC in promoting rabies awareness

February 23, 2022

Each spring, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages pet owners to take their pets to a veterinarian for routine care and vaccinations. To help make…

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Buy a Sub: Send Team South Carolina athletes to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games 

February 23, 2022

Jersey Mike’s 12th Annual “Month of Giving” Celebrates Special Olympics Athletes Nationwide  The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games is joining forces with 74 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations throughout South Carolina for its 12th Annual March “Month of…

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Lucy Dinkins named shareholder of Wyche, P.A.

February 23, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC – Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Lucy Dinkins has been named a shareholder of the firm. “Lucy is a skilled…

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Cayce’s newest Councilman awarded McLaughlin Scholarship

February 23, 2022

Cayce City Councilman, Hunter Sox, has been awarded the McLaughlin Scholarship to attend the Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) in Oklahoma City in March. The McLaughlin Scholarship Fund is named…

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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association announces 2022 Stars of the industry winners and runners up

February 23, 2022

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The Stars of…

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Crystal Baker promoted to Research Manager of Colliers | South Carolina

February 23, 2022

Colliers | South Carolina announced that Crystal Baker has been promoted to Research Manager, working with the firm’s offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg. In her role, Baker is…

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LS3P creates “Design In-Kind” initiative for pro bono design

February 23, 2022

LS3P announced the creation of a new firmwide pro bono design initiative, Design In-Kind. Since its founding, the firm has been committed to pro bono work for a broad range…

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The Art of Communication

February 23, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   This week I had to go to the doctor to get my left ear checked out. After I had signed in, the nurse walks me to…

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The Emperor’s Hem

February 23, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   In the late 1990s, a time that seems ancient, I touched the emperor’s hem. That is I corresponded with a writer whose words revealed a style…

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Diversified Medical Healthcare expanding operations in Greenville County

February 23, 2022

More than $51 million investment to create 185 new jobs Diversified Medical Healthcare (DMH), a holding entity with several companies providing healthcare solutions for improved patient care nationwide, today announced plans…

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Tax credits for SC homeowners – check to see if you qualify

February 23, 2022

Did you know qualifying South Carolina homeowners may be able to save money on their tax bill? If you’re remodeling, making your home more energy efficient, or paying casualty insurance,…

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Cheney Brothers establishing operations in Florence County

February 23, 2022

$66 million investment to create 280 new jobs Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced plans to construct a new distribution center in Florence County. The company’s $66…

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SC Supreme Court names Robinson Gray’s Lisle Traywick to Pro Bono Honor Roll

February 23, 2022

Lisle Traywick, an attorney with Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has again been recognized by the Supreme Court of South Carolina for his extensive commitment to pro bono service…

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Bentley Pontoons expanding operations in Lexington County

February 23, 2022

$5.9 million investment to create 50 new jobs Bentley Pontoons, a manufacturer of high-quality affordable boats, today announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County. The company’s $5.9 million investment…

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Free seeds available as county expands conservation initiative

February 22, 2022

Beginning Tuesday, March 1, Richland County will offer residents free seeds to kick-start their home and community gardens for spring, thanks to a new partnership and a grant from Dominion…

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United Way of the Midlands welcomes Elliott Epps as Director of Leadership and Capacity Building

February 22, 2022

Elliott Epps recently joined United Way of the Midlands’ community impact team as its new Director of Leadership and Capacity Building to increase capacity within local nonprofits and manage overall…

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