City of Columbia’ Newest Parklet!

October 20, 2021

The City of Columbia is celebrating the addition of our newest public parklet, an outdoor space placed in a parking space with public seating for all to use! The addition…

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McCrory Construction’s Matt Solomon and Tony Warren promoted to Preconstruction management

October 20, 2021

Matt Solomon and Tony Warren have taken on new roles at McCrory Construction with their respective promotions to Senior Preconstruction Manager. Both Solomon and Warren are based in the firm’s…

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Lexington Chamber to host Town of Lexington Candidate Forum Monday

October 20, 2021

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host a candidate forum for elected positions on the Town of Lexington council on Monday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. at 311 West…

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Michelin North America, Inc., invests $30,000 in Lexington One Educational Foundation for district’s VEX robotics teams

October 20, 2021

On Tuesday evening at the Lexington School District One Board of Trustees meeting, the Educational Foundation announced a $30,000 commitment from Michelin North America, Inc., to support robotics education. Foundation…

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South Carolina yearly closed sales up almost 15% over 2020

October 20, 2021

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its monthly statewide real estate market reports. While 9,323 homes sold across South Carolina throughout September, representing 5% fewer homes than the same time…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Mary Cothonneau Eldridge selected for Leadership Columbia

October 20, 2021

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Cothonneau Eldridge has been selected to participate in the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Leadership Columbia Class of 2022. As a member…

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Attorney David Beale joins Samuels Reynolds Law Firm

October 20, 2021

Samuels Reynolds Law Firm announced that Attorney David Beale has joined the law firm. Beale received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Carolina and earned his law degree…

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Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives Day

October 19, 2021

Nonprofit registration is now open for Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour online giving challenge and online giving platform hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. This year’s Midlands Gives Day…

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Harvest Hope welcomes new Director of Development and Agency Relations

October 19, 2021

20 year fundraising professional joins S.C.’s largest food bank As Harvest Hope Food Bank celebrates its 40th anniversary and looks ahead to the future, the organization welcomes Chad Scott as…

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Riggs Partners announces 2021 pro bono marketing marathon for nonprofits

October 19, 2021

Riggs Partners will hold its 24th annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on February 3-4, 2022. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing…

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Walmart selects Spartanburg County for new, high-tech grocery distribution center 

October 19, 2021

$450 million investment will create more than 400 new jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a new, high-tech distribution center for fresh and frozen groceries in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.…

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Nexsen Pruet names 2021 Diversity Scholarship recipients

October 19, 2021

    Nexsen Pruet has awarded law school scholarships to two rising second-year minority law students who are planning careers in North and South Carolina. The 2021 Nexsen Pruet Diversity…

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Sanctuary Food Hall seeks local food and beverage vendors in the Columbia region

October 18, 2021

Sanctuary Food Hall, a new food and beverage concept slated to locate in the historic Chapel of Hope building in the BullStreet District in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking…

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Picnic in the Park (again!) with Forest Acres & Town Theatre

October 18, 2021

An idea born out of the pandemic became a real silver lining. We’re so excited to present the second series of Picnics in the Park with Forest Acres and we…

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Palmetto Primary Care Physicians welcomes family physician, D. Zack White, MD

October 18, 2021

Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP), the largest independent multi-specialty physicians group in South Carolina, is pleased to announce that D. Zack White, MD, a family medicine physician, has joined their…

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SC Ports announces leadership change

October 18, 2021

Following a successful 13 years as president and CEO of South Carolina Ports, Jim Newsome announced his plans today to retire from the helm on June 30, at which time…

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County offering $100 gift cards as vaccination incentive

October 18, 2021

Pair of events Oct. 30 will focus on community resources In an effort to make COVID-19 shots easier to access for Richland County residents, an upcoming vaccination drive will be…

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Colliers brings Weston-owned 3130 Bluff Road in Columbia to 100% occupancy

October 18, 2021

Colliers | South Carolina’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Weston Inc. in the 54,073-square-foot lease for an unnamed building supply company and the…

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Gramophone Artist of the Year headed to the Columbia Museum of Art

October 18, 2021

Season premiere of CMA Chamber Music on Main features violinist James Ehnes The Columbia Museum of Art announces the triumphant return of CMA Chamber Music on Main, the critically acclaimed,…

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County offering $100 gift cards as vaccination incentive

October 18, 2021

Pair of events Oct. 30 will focus on community resources In an effort to make COVID-19 shots easier to access for Richland County residents, an upcoming vaccination drive will be…

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Dickey family announces initiative to provide support and resources to families for #InfantLossandAwareness Day

October 15, 2021

West Columbia City Councilman and attorney, Joseph Dickey, and wife, Kiosha Dickey are announcing today that they have started a non-profit in honor of their daughter, Autumn Rei Dickey. Autumn…

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Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods partner with Feeding America to give back to local communities

October 14, 2021

Organizations teamed up to donate 15,000 pounds of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank For the fifth year in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods have joined…

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Colliers | South Carolina announces record-breaking third quarter with $222 million brokerage transaction volume

October 14, 2021

Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC  – Colliers | South Carolina, which has offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, announced a record-breaking $222 million in commercial real estate sale and lease transactions for…

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George B. Wolfe, partner at Nelson Mullins, to receive 2021 Global Vision Award

October 14, 2021

The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that George B. Wolfe will receive the 2021 Global Vision Award. Mr. Wolfe will be honored at a black-tie gala at the…

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Unbound reschedules “One” for October 27 & 28

October 14, 2021

The Columbia dance collective Unbound will present One, a multi-genre show featuring dance, live music and singing  on  Oct. 27 and 28 at 701 Whaley. The show was originally scheduled…

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Gov. Henry McMaster urges congressional leaders to protect S.C. Auto Workers, Manufacturers

October 14, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster wrote a letter to U.S. House and Senate leadership yesterday urging them to reject current legislation that would discriminate against South Carolina automobile workers and automobile manufacturers by giving tax credits to…

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Colliers assists Gallivan White & Boyd in the renewal of their Downtown Columbia office space

October 14, 2021

Colliers office brokerage team members Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR, CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented Gallivan White & Boyd in a long-term renewal of their ±19,765-square-foot office space in…

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Understanding COVID-19’s Deadly Delta Variant – Part II: How To Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy

October 14, 2021

By Mike DuBose In the previous segment of this two part-series, I shared current information about the Delta variant of COVID-19, which has swept the US and now makes up…

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Lexington County employees to receive ‘premium pay’ from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund

October 14, 2021

Lexington County employees who worked through the COVID-19 pandemic will receive “premium pay” as an authorized use of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF). Lexington County has been…

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The South Carolina State Fair welcomes more than 20,000 guests on opening day

October 14, 2021

The 152nd anniversary South Carolina State Fair opened its gates to an enthusiastic crowd as 22,266 visitors flocked to the fairgrounds for the fair’s opening day, Oct. 13. It marked…

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Columbia-area couple turn job layoff into thriving business

October 14, 2021

John and Emily Barnes aren’t your average farmers. In fact, Emily jokes that both she and John are the black sheep of their families because no other relative ever had…

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USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director

October 14, 2021

President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…

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My Last Dog

October 13, 2021
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Should you walk our family land in eastern Georgia, you’ll come across several cemeteries. No, they’re not ancestors. You won’t see headstones. You’ll see wooden crosses…

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USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director

October 13, 2021

President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…

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Deadline approaches for Midlands Technical College Foundation scholarships

October 13, 2021

Students have until October 31st to submit an application. Applications are open now for scholarships worth more than $100,000 from the Midlands Technical College Foundation. Students who complete an application…

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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. program praised during U.S. Senate hearing

October 13, 2021

U.S. Senator Tim Scott discusses success of RCSD’s Project H.O.P.E. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Senator Tim Scott, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate…

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Gov. Henry McMaster, Dan Ellzey release statements on S.C. Supreme Court decision in CARES Act Unemployment Benefits Case

October 13, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey today released the following statements on the S.C. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to dismiss the case challenging the…

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Midlands Housing Trust Fund receives $1 million+ federal award from CDFI Fund

October 13, 2021

The Midlands Housing Trust Fund (MHTF) is Central South Carolina’s only regional housing trust fund currently operating. Based in Columbia, MHTF’s mission is to create and preserve affordable housing through…

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Camp Cole announces inaugural two-day Halloween fundraiser on October 28-29, 2021

October 13, 2021

Camp Cole announces its inaugural two-day Halloween event, Pumpkin Palooza and Spooky Spirits Bash, to engage with its local community and raise money for its future campers. The events are presented…

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Weston, Inc. acquires 110 Metal Park Drive in Columbia

October 12, 2021

Colliers to handle leasing, marketing and property management; LCK to handle project management for building improvements Colliers | South Carolina’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John…

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Haley selected to Clemson Board of Trustees

October 12, 2021

Former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki R. Haley has been named to the Clemson Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Haley graduated…

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Fishing is HOT on Lake Murray

October 12, 2021

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board welcomes two fishing tournaments this month to Lake Murray. The Carolinas Bass Challenge Classic and Major League Fishing’s Phoenix Bass Fishing League…

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NP Strategy expands (again!) in South Carolina

October 12, 2021

Digital media expert Kaitlyn Park joins the growing NPS team Strategic communications firm NP Strategy marches forward with a trend of rapid growth across the Carolinas adding most recently, Kaitlyn…

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McCrory Construction selected as design-builder of innovative new processing facility for Last Step Recycling in Chester, SC

October 12, 2021

McCrory Construction has been awarded a design-build contract by Last Step Recycling, LLC (LSR) for a new 230,000-square-foot processing facility situated on a 54-acre site in Chester Technology Park in…

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McCrory Construction announces John Brock as Senior Superintendent

October 12, 2021

John Brock has joined McCrory Construction as Senior Superintendent. With a construction industry career spanning more than 25 years, Brock has overseen new construction, renovation and expansion projects for industrial,…

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COMET Chat with LeRoy DesChamps – October 2021

October 12, 2021

Greetings! As the Autumn breezes begin to blow away the heat and humidity of the Summer, The COMET gears up for all things Fall which includes school and football, among…

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South Carolina returns to Texas for Palmetto/Lone Star Day 2021

October 12, 2021

If you’re old enough to remember Will Rogers, or movies from the heyday of Westerns, you know all about the deft artistry of masters of the lasso, although you probably…

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Interim HealthCare announces promotion of Kiersten Colovin to Vice President of Operations

October 8, 2021

Interim HealthCare, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice, and personal care services, recently announced the promotion of Kiersten Colovin to Vice President of Operations. In this expanded…

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Two publishers, one state commissioner receive Senate honors

October 8, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Publishers Alan Cooper and Michelle McCollum each received South Carolina Senate commendations and Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tom Mullikin received a Senate Resolution during ceremonies at…

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Jon Asbill named Special Counsel at Baker Ravenel Bender

October 8, 2021

Jon Asbill has been named Special Counsel with Baker Ravenel Bender. Asbill has been an associate with the firm since 2014. He practices in the areas of appellate advocacy, construction…

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