The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD), which aims to promote the wise use of soil, water and other resources, has awarded three Conservation Education Mini-Grants to support environmental…
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Curing Kids Cancer presented $150,000 to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, to benefit the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands. The funds will support Curing…
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Experience Columbia SC Sports is excited to welcome the Realtree Fishing KBF TRAIL Series presented by DEE ZEE this weekend, Feb. 27 and 28, on Lake Murray. The weekend consists…
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Georgia-based BMarko Structures has launched its first wood modular multifamily project in Greenville County, South Carolina to build modules that ultimately will add 190 lower-income apartments to help address the…
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that former SCANA CEO Kevin Bryan Marsh waived presentment and pled guilty today to a State Grand Jury indictment for violation of South…
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is investing $42.3 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. Rural areas are seeing…
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United Community Bank has been recently recognized with multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for U.S. Small Business Banking for the year ended 2020. United received five awards in total, two of…
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A virtual version of The Drive golf tournament, a Prisma Health Midlands Foundation signature fundraising event, will be held in April at Cobblestone Park Golf Club in Blythewood. 2021 marks…
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LCK announced that Adam Lynch has been promoted to Director | Preconstruction Services. In this newly created role, Lynch will serve in a leadership capacity in the delivery of preconstruction…
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$450,000 investment will create approximately 100 new jobs over the next five years Omatic Software, a data integration company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $450,000…
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Sharon D. Hatchett and Rhonda Hunsinger have joined the Board of Directors of the League of American Orchestras, the national organization dedicated to advancing the orchestral art form in the…
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By William R. Jeter, CFA, CFP® SPACs are currently all of the rage in financial media. Why? As with any investment being heavily promoted, you can almost always understand by…
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Newly signed McKenzie Lott will begin working out with the Pacers this summer By W. Thomas Smith Jr. McKenzie Lott, a 5’3” guard from Chapin High School and the youngest…
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Scouting BSA to help plant 3.2 million trees across the Palmetto State By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Six Scouting BSA (Boy Scouts of America) councils from across South Carolina have…
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Richland Library wants to connect with local parents and college students. Join us for College, Concerns & COVID-19 from 7 – 8:30 p.m., Friday, March 5. Please register to attend…
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On February 15, 2021, the Richland Two Charter School Board of Trustees met and voted to close the Richland Two Charter School. The school will continue to provide services to…
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The PGA of America today announced that the 2021 PGA Championship will be contested with a limited number of spectators on-site, May 17-23, at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island…
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The University of South Carolina announces an expansion of its economic development activity in the Upstate with the addition of Sam English to the Office of Innovation, Partnerships, and Economic…
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Columbia Sailing Club registration is now open for the 2021 youth summer sailing program, which runs June 14 – July 30. We are offering 6-weeks of sailing summer camp sessions…
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Bug Depot Termite & Pest Control, Inc. welcomes their newest technician, Frankie Wright. Frankie has over 25 years of experience in the industry. Frankie is detail oriented and provides…
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Four Richland One high school seniors have advanced to become finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarship winners in this prestigious high-stakes competition will be announced in the…
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Hope Clayborne has been hired as property manager for The Beach Company’s Providence Park development in Columbia, South Carolina. With over 10 years of experience in multifamily development, Clayborne will…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. collects two full carloads of gear for distribution By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott met with Irmo High School Head Baseball Coach…
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In the second year of the Doko Film Fest, a total of 143 entrees came from across the country, as well as from Canada, India, China and the United Kingdom.…
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Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce its 2020 Rising Star Awards which were presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration held virtually on January 26, 2021. The Rising…
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Northbridge Wealth, announced the establishment of its new office located in Chapin, South Carolina. This milestone is a commitment by Northbridge Wealth in its mission to provide wealth management strategies…
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By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® When people are updating their estate documents, they frequently leave assets in trust for someone else. The key concept behind the idea of a trust…
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Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout South Carolina continue to benefit from Dominion Energy’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program. The program provides incentives to cover project costs – up to…
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The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, announced their 2021 field staff. The first Royals staff to come to South Carolina’s capital is headlined by Brooks Conrad,…
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By Steven J. Pearlman, PhD I’ll let you in on a secret: defining critical thinking is typically a trap. It’s a trap because critical thinking encompasses so many things. For…
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MIRCI’s Youth Drop-in Center (YDC), with the support of a $10,000 grant from Aflac, housed at the Central Carolina Community Foundation, will be able to offer more life skills lessons…
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$30.2 million investment will create 425 new jobs Pall Corporation (Pall), a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The company is…
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MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – In-person recruiting events may be canceled, but we can’t afford to stop connecting talented job seekers and employers, especially in the healthcare industry. That’s why the…
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Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity received $5,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, a gift that is needed now more than ever, as Habitat families face additional hurdles…
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Richland Library is announcing additional hours of operation at our Sandhills location (763 Fashion Drive) and the expansion of services at our Southeast location (7421 Garners Ferry Road). Limited indoor…
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Richland Library continues our celebration of Black History Month with a virtual performance from an incredible Roots Reggae band. Join us for Evening Arts: Mystic Vibrations from 7 – 8…
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Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) has named Jeff Homad as its new vice president. Homad, who comes to Columbia from Memphis Tourism, will be responsible for the leadership and management of…
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Vikor Scientific, a South Carolina-based leading, molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Charleston, S.C. with a rapidly expanding nationwide footprint, has announced a strategic investment in California-based Quantgene Inc. to accelerate…
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More than $6 million investment will create over 200 new jobs in the first year Scentsy, a scented product distributor, today announced plans to establish operations in York County. The…
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The First Community Bank Board of Directors announced today that Ted Nissen, Chief Banking Officer and Executive Vice President, has been named President, a newly established role. He will work…
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The grant will help increase emphasis on prevention and wellness for non-custodial fathers enrolled in the program. Research shows that cancer is a leading cause of death among African American…
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Opening Day at Segra Park slated for May 11 The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with Major League Baseball and the Kansas City Royals, today announced their 2021 season schedule. The…
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Two weeks ago Mayor Steve Benjamin stood in the beautiful and historic Columbia City Council chambers to formally announce that he will not seek re-election as Mayor of Columbia. On…
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Dent Middle is the latest school in Richland School District Two to make the list of Schools to Watch® by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. The school’s…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel is being recognized by the American Bar Association as a 2020 Pro Bono Leader for its efforts in assisting with the ABA’s Free Legal Answers Program.…
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Historic Columbia has launched a new podcast series. “Historically Complex” is a four-episode introduction to the layered history of the South Carolina State House grounds. Dr. Lydia Mattice Brandt, associate professor…
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Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith and factor-based separate account composite, Fidelis, received a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM among 446 Large-Cap Value products for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as of December…
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Residents in and around Columbia now can experience a better way to buy insurance for their homes, vehicles and much more as veteran Insurance Agent and now Brightway Agency Owner,…
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The National Federation of State High School Associations named River Bluff High School’s Brian J. Lim the 2019–2020 Southern Section Girls Tennis Coach of the Year. The South Section includes…
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The Midlands Technical College Commission today named Dr. James L. Hudgins as President Emeritus. Dr. Hudgins was MTC’s third president, serving from 1986-1999, and was the longest-serving president in the…
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