Rodin and more coming to the Columbia Museum of Art this year

February 1, 2022

2022 exhibition schedule announced The Columbia Museum of Art announces its schedule of featured exhibitions for 2022, a broad assortment of exclusive, house-organized shows as well as traveling exhibitions, including…

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With weapons drawn, SwordFest makes its dramatic return to the Relic Room

January 31, 2022

What’s all that clanging? Why do you hear the sound of deadly steel slicing through the winter air? Are you dreaming? Have you been transported back into the middle of…

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Harvest Hope Food Bank elects new Board of Directors Chair

January 31, 2022

Harvest Hope Food Bank announced that Willis HR CEO, Jada Willis, assumed the chair role of Harvest Hope’s Board of Directors at the beginning of the new year. She has…

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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2022 Managing Directors

January 31, 2022

Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced that John Montgomery, Chuck Salley, Garrett Scott and Craig Waites have been named Managing Directors. “Colliers recently created the title of Managing…

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Max Kastenholz joins LCK as Preconstruction Services Manager in Columbia office

January 31, 2022

LCK announces that Max Kastenholz has become the latest addition to its Preconstruction team in its Columbia office. As a Preconstruction Services Manager, Kastenholz’s efforts at LCK are focused on…

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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2021 transaction volume of $1 billion

January 31, 2022

Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina, which has offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, announced a record-breaking year for the company with $1 billion in commercial real estate…

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County Council approves Redistricting plan, draws new council districts

January 31, 2022

Lexington County Council approved an ordinance to reestablish the nine council districts during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11. This process, known as redistricting, includes redrawing the lines of the…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Kurt Stiglbauer of FIVE Virtual Academy as Educator of the Month

January 31, 2022

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Kurt Stiglbauer of Lexington Richland School District 5’s FIVE (Flexible Innovative Virtual Education) virtual academy as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher…

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Coldwell Banker Realty Midtown Office continues to support Salvation Army’s mission to combat food insecurity after donating $7,900

January 31, 2022

The Coldwell Banker Realty Midtown Office joins The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ mission to target the epidemic of hunger amongst families in the Midlands after donating $7,900.00 to The…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces addition of 615,000 new properties to Unclaimed Property website

January 31, 2022

In observance of February 1 being National Unclaimed Property Day, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that more than 615,000 new properties have been reported to the State’s Unclaimed Property Program.…

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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Columbia and Charlotte, one Tier 2 Public Finance national ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2022

January 31, 2022

Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has received two Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in Public Finance — one for Columbia, SC, and one…

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Fighting for the Truth: Investor Misinformation

January 29, 2022

By Stephen J. Scott, CFP® Within the past decade, the term “fake news” has entered into our lexicon. While most people associate the term with politics, the idea of misleading…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards more than $8.3 million in grants and scholarships in first half of fiscal year

January 28, 2022

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, today announced that during the first half of the 2021-2022 fiscal year (July 1 to December 31, 2021), more than…

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Spectrum announces $12,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for Community in Schools of South Carolina

January 28, 2022

Spectrum announced Community in Schools of South Carolina has received a $12,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for the Student Support Program as part of its five-year, $7 million commitment to…

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UofSC ranked No. 1 in U.S. in sport science

January 28, 2022

The University of South Carolina has the best sport science program in the United States, according to the Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments. The ranking, comparing more than 300…

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Tally Parham Casey named among Columbia’s “50 Most Influential”

January 27, 2022

Tally Parham Casey, CEO of Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, has been named among Columbia’s “50 Most Influential” by Columbia Business Monthly. Casey…

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South Carolina’s IMCS receives NIH grants exceeding $5.25M to advance critical neurodegenerative disease research

January 27, 2022

South Carolina’s Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (IMCS), a leader in recombinant enzymes and micro-chromatography technologies, was awarded $1.8 million for Phase II of its Fast-Track Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)…

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Flying Biscuit Café opening in Five Points

January 27, 2022

The Flying Biscuit Café will fly into Columbia this spring, as the award-winning restaurant known for offering breakfast all day is set to open a location in Five Points. The…

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2022-2027 South Carolina Cancer Plan: A Data-Based Plan to Lessen the Cancer Burden Across the State

January 27, 2022

The South Carolina Cancer Alliance announces the release of the 2022-2027 South Carolina Cancer Plan. The Alliance, a multi-disciplinary collaborative of 800+ members, works to bring cancer prevention practices, early…

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Go with what the defense gives you

January 27, 2022

By Jeff Becraft I learned a valuable lesson last Saturday. In football terminology, you have to go with what the defense gives you. I was just coming off an illness…

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Crow Tastes Pretty Good In Snow

January 27, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   My last column criticized I-20 as a barrier to snow in the classic South. “Winter after winter, radar reveals blue, pink, and white blotches rolling north…

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Karee White joins Liberty Fellowship as Chief Advancement Officer

January 27, 2022

Karee White, a higher education executive and native of South Carolina, has been named Liberty Fellowship’s first Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). In her new role, White leads the comprehensive philanthropic…

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State’s leading health partners sharing latest COVID-19 therapeutics with medical providers

January 26, 2022

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) recognizes that while vaccinations remain the best way for individuals to protect themselves against COVID-19, those who do contract the…

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Samuel Packaging Systems Group expanding operations in York County

January 26, 2022

Company’s $11.5 million investment to create an estimated 20 new jobs Samuel Packaging Systems Group, a division of Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc., today announced plans to expand operations…

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UofSC announces innovation-oriented statewide event series

January 26, 2022

The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday that it will host a series of innovation-oriented events this year, which will highlight research, product development, and concept advancements at the University…

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Combating the speed-to-market challenge

January 26, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Columbia industrial demand is strong and availabilities are scarce. The mindset for developers in the Columbia market…

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Councilwoman English, Sen. Jackson pair up for vaccine drive

January 26, 2022

Gift cards available for residents getting first dose; County resources also will be featured County Councilwoman Cheryl English and state Sen. Darrell Jackson are teaming up for a COVID-19 vaccine…

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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces artist line up

January 26, 2022

Five Points Association Announces the Music for Columbia’s Favorite Irish Event! The Five Points Association (FPA) announces the 2022 artist line up for the 40th Annual St. Pat’s in Five…

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Richland Library offers COVID-19 vaccines with Cooperative Health

January 26, 2022

Free COVID-19 vaccines are available at Soda City Market. WHAT: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic WHEN: 9 AM – 12 PM, Saturday, January 29 WHERE: Soda City Market (1300-1600 Main Street) WHO: ages 5+ Richland Library…

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USDA invests over $73.7 million to improve community infrastructure for people living in rural towns across South Carolina  

January 26, 2022

Funding Will Increase Access to Health Care, Education and Public Safety for the People Who Call Rural Communities Home United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for South Carolina…

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Collins & Lacy Attorney named RCBA Treasurer

January 26, 2022

Collins & Lacy, P.C. Attorney Claude T. Prevost III has been reelected to the Richland County Bar Association’s (RCBA) leadership team as Treasurer. The RCBA is the largest voluntary Bar in South Carolina…

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Nephron launches new syringe presentation

January 26, 2022

As Company Builds on Momentum, New Product Will Be Safer for Patients Continuing to build on the momentum that comes with explosive growth, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation today announced the launch…

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LS3P welcomes Ernest Bostic

January 26, 2022

LS3P is pleased to welcome Ernest Bostic, Assoc. AIA, who joins the Columbia office team as an Architectural Project Designer. Bostic brings significant experience in design and project management for…

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LS3P Bria Wigfall honored as Top 10 Young Professional

January 26, 2022

Congratulations to LS3P’s Bria S. Wigfall Assoc. AIA, APA, an emerging architectural professional in our Columbia office for her feature in Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s ‘Onward and Upward’ article honoring the…

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Zoom Out

January 26, 2022

By Ben Pettit As we head into 2022, it may be time for you to “zoom out” of your comfort zone. No, this is not a prediction or a command…

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Leadership Academy holds first 2022 meeting at SC Bar Convention

January 25, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Leadership Academy held its first meeting for 2022 in Greenville as part of the SC Bar Convention. Participants met SC Bar leadership, took part in CLEs,…

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Southern First Reports Results for Fourth Quarter 2021

January 25, 2022

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period and year ended December 31, 2021. “We are incredibly…

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SC Green Industry Association hosts annual Conference & Trade Show

January 25, 2022

The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together over 100 exhibitors and 12 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of landscape topics during  its annual two-day Conference and…

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Stuart Whiteside named one of Charleston Business Magazine’s 2021 “50 Most Influential”

January 25, 2022

SeamonWhiteside, a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced that Stuart Whiteside, Principal in Charge at SeamonWhiteside, has been named one of Charleston Business Magazine’s “50 Most…

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Managed IT firms CompuVision Systems Inc. and VC3 announce merger

January 25, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC & ALBERTA, CANADA – VC3, a market-leading managed service provider serving municipalities and commercial businesses across 22 U.S. states, announced a merger with CompuVision, a Canadian information technology…

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Greenidge Generation establishing operations in Spartanburg County

January 25, 2022

$264 million investment will create 40 new jobs Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (Greenidge Generation), a vertically integrated cryptocurrency mining and power generation company committed to 100% carbon-neutral datacenter operations, today announced…

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John A. Martin Primary Heath Care Center joins Prisma Health to increase offerings to patients

January 24, 2022

The John A. Martin Primary Health Care Center will join Prisma Health, beginning Monday, January 24, and will be known as Prisma Health Family Medicine – Winnsboro. Patients in the…

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The Pitchforks of Duke University return to the Arts Center of Kershaw County

January 24, 2022

The Arts Center of Kershaw County announces the return of the popular all-male a cappella group, The Pitchforks of Duke University, to the Wood Auditorium stage on Friday, February 4…

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Tax season opens today

January 24, 2022

Filing online and choosing direct deposit is safe, fast, and accurate The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns today, January 24, 2022. The…

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The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations

January 24, 2022

As coronavirus cases rise, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering SC DHEC to host FREE COVID-19…

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Mentoring service empowers Richland One students to win at life

January 24, 2022

It was his rearing as the son of pastors who attended to the needs of others in various ways which began Kelly Simmons, III’s narrative of servant leadership. An essay…

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Urban Land Institute South Carolina to hold Carolinas Meeting in Columbia

January 24, 2022

ULI South Carolina announced that the 2022 Carolinas Meeting will be held in Columbia, South Carolina, February 24 – 25 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Co-hosted by ULI Charlotte,…

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SC Women in Leadership announces public launch of MatchBoard.tech

January 24, 2022

Web-based App Improves Accessibility to Appointed Public Boards and Commissions In a press conference on Monday, South Carolina Women in Leadership announces the public launch of MatchBoard, a new statewide…

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S.C. Commerce Office of Innovation announces grant awards

January 24, 2022

10 organizations across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce Office of Innovation today announced its 2022 Relentless Challenge grant recipients, totaling…

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Mentoring service empowers Richland One students to win at life

January 24, 2022

It was his rearing as the son of pastors who attended to the needs of others in various ways which began Kelly Simmons, III’s narrative of servant leadership. An essay…

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