OP-ED: Amid Budget Fights, One Conservative Clean Energy Idea Gains Ground

June 13, 2025

By Evan Patrohay With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful…

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National Defense Consultants educating law enforcement and the public since 2023

June 12, 2025

Military experts formed the organization years earlier in 2012 By Chris Carter National Defense Consultants, the nation’s premier national security and military analysis group has existed as an LLC since…

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Powering South Carolina’s Future: Energy, Innovation, and Opportunity

June 12, 2025

by Susie Shannon, President & CEO of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness South Carolina stands at a pivotal moment to secure its position as the location of choice for…

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My Perfumed Nights

June 12, 2025
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Squall lines, thunder and lighting, and tornadoes signify the changing of the guard. Winter’s heavy air gives way to lighter air, and soon air conditioning will…

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Richland One receives ‘low risk’ assessment score from South Carolina Department of Education

June 12, 2025

Richland County School District One has received a top-tier risk assessment score from the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. SCDE annually assesses the risk…

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Lake Murray Wins “Best Lake for Water Sports” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

June 12, 2025

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board announced that Lake Murray has been named the #1 Best Lake for Water Sports by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 Lake…

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Hood Construction receives CAGC Community Impact Award

June 12, 2025

Hood Construction was recognized with the 2025 Carolina’s AGC Community Impact Award. Each year, the Carolinas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America honors companies in South Carolina &…

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Chernoff Newman expands media and digital teams with new talent

June 12, 2025

Agency welcomes Alex Schintzius as media planner/buyer and Kendra Yoder as frontend developer Chernoff Newman, an integrated marketing communications agency in the Southeast, continues to strengthen its capabilities with the…

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Colliers Report: South Carolina Retail Market Q1 2025

June 12, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Stability holds for strong SC retail market Market Highlights A combination of national retail bankruptcies, low availability of quality inventory and declining consumer confidence…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Robert Knowlton named 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Intellectual Property Law in Columbia

June 12, 2025

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is proud to announce that shareholder Robert (Bob) Knowlton has been named the 2025 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Intellectual Property Litigation for Columbia,…

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Heather Smith nominated to serve on the national board of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund

June 12, 2025

The Kay Yow Cancer Fund, which is the leading non-profit organization focused on pioneering approaches to fight all cancers that impact women, announced the appointment of Heather F. Smith to…

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Four guys and 10 minutes

June 12, 2025

By Jeff Becraft   Since I recently talked about Wallaby, and also Mr. Mert, I am going to tell another story that happened at Mr. Mert’s wedding. There were four…

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Habitat for Humanity and Juneteenth GVL dedicate house in Nicholtown

June 11, 2025

A quick lift of a pre-framed wall did more than start the construction of a home Wednesday in Nicholtown. It ignited a moment that will change one family’s future as…

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Mungo Homes expands to Lake Marion with Fairway Woods at Wyboo

June 11, 2025

Mungo Homes announced its continued growth in South Carolina with the introduction of Fairway Woods at Wyboo, nestled within the master-planned community of Deercreek. Perfectly positioned on the picturesque 18-hole…

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NAI Columbia announces May 2025 transactions

June 11, 2025

Sales: – Patrick Palmer, CCIM, Bobby Balboni, CCIM, & Sam Edens represented the seller in the sale of a ±52,000 SF office property in Greensboro, North Carolina. The property is…

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Tom’s Creek Mobile Market accepting Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers

June 11, 2025

Tom’s Creek Mobile Market is participating in the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) this summer, offering qualifying seniors the opportunity to use their vouchers at any of the market’s weekly stops.…

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City Council Highlights | Tuesday, June 10, 2025

June 11, 2025

This evening’s City Council Meeting (June 10, 2025) included special recognitions, proclamations, a public hearing on the FY 2025/2026 budget, and significant votes on infrastructure and housing matters. During the…

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Sustain SC announces Grant Review Committee for Land and Water Action Platform 

June 11, 2025

Sustain SC introduced the members of the newly formed Grants Review Committee for its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), a re-launched conservation funding initiative first unveiled at their Conservation…

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Blink Book Review: “Grace Will Lead Us Home”  (reprise in memory of the 10th anniversary of the shootings)

June 11, 2025

By Reba Hull Campbell   If it’s summer, that means it’s time to gear up for summer reading. (Writer’s note: I wrote this review in 2019 shortly after the book…

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Synovus strengthens South Carolina presence

June 10, 2025

Synovus is accelerating its growth by adding new relationship managers in commercial and middle market banking and wealth services, reinforcing its commitment to delivering personalized, relationship-driven banking. The bank expects…

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Mattress Outlet of Camden celebrates 3 years of service in Kershaw County

June 10, 2025

Mattress Outlet of Camden celebrates its 3-year anniversary serving the Camden community with budget-friendly, brand-name mattresses and unmatched small-town service. Since opening in 2022, Mattress Outlet of Camden has become…

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The MICHELIN Guide sets date for the inaugural American South ceremony

June 10, 2025

The MICHELIN Guide has set a date and location for the reveal of the inaugural selection of the MICHELIN Guide American South. South Carolina has been chosen as the host…

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SCRA announces new Member Company and grant funding

June 10, 2025

Realize Ascent was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. CarbonCents, Oncoblaze, Torpedo Bio, and Volare Boats received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and…

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Homanit breaks ground on first U.S. facility in Alcolu, SC

June 10, 2025

Leaders from across South Carolina gathered in Clarendon County on June 4 as Homanit GmbH & Co. KG broke ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The $250 million investment…

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Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 14th-annual Guardians of the Night

June 10, 2025

Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 14th-annual GUARDIANS…

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Richland School District Two names Executive Director of Student Services

June 9, 2025

Richland School District Two announced the appointment of Matt Sherman as its new Executive Director of Student Services. Sherman currently serves as Principal of Blythewood High School and brings a…

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Impact Justice receives $97,000 grant from Power:Ed to support SC prison system’s first vertical farm job training program at Camille Graham

June 9, 2025

National nonprofit organization Impact Justice (IJ) was awarded a $97,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support Growing Justice, a pilot program in partnership with…

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Abacus Planning Group celebrates 18th CFP® professional as Anne Serrano earns certification

June 9, 2025

Abacus Planning Group, Inc., a fiduciary financial planning firm serving multigenerational families, announces that Anne Serrano has successfully all requirements to earn the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) certification. With this…

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USC School of Music celebrates first recipients of Music Teaching Artist Certificate

June 9, 2025

In response to South Carolina’s critical shortage of music educators and limited access to instrumental instruction in public schools, the University of South Carolina School of Music has launched an…

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Public invited to learn more about Williams Street Extension project in Columbia

June 9, 2025

Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend a public informational meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025, to learn more about the City of Columbia’s transformative Williams Street Extension project. The…

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S.C. Department of Natural Resources advances Strategic Plan

June 6, 2025

SCDNR Director hosted Strategic Planning conference mid-May, met with U.S. Congressional leaders early June By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources…

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Eventfully Chic by Parris founder named 2025 “40 Under 40 USA” honoree

June 6, 2025

Parris Claytor Balazs, Founder, Lead Planner, and Creative Director of Eventfully Chic by Parris—a South Carolina-based planning and design firm specializing in sophisticated weddings, events, and celebrations—has been named a…

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Robinson named SCEDA Local Developer of the Year

June 6, 2025

C. Gregory “Gregg” Robinson, CEO of the Florence County Economic Development Partnership, has been named the 2025 Local Developer of the Year by the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA).…

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STIR to celebrate grand opening in downtown Greenville on June 9

June 6, 2025

Restaurant to open daily for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch featuring a refined cocktail program, oyster and cold bar, and modern takes on classic dishes SquareOne Holding Company announced its…

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Big Red Barn Retreat highlighted in Boulder Crest Foundation’s Hero’s Journey Contest

June 6, 2025

Public voting open now through June 9th, 2025 The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) is proud to announce that a video submission, “Irmo, SC Fire Dept Finding it’s Soul” featuring…

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Sheriff Lott and RCSD to kick-off Independence Day with annual workout at the S.C. State House

June 6, 2025

The July 4 event honors fallen Soldier and RCSD Deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 13th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held…

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South Carolina’s longest-practicing architecture firm, Jumper Carter Sease, joins McMillan Pazdan Smith

June 6, 2025

McMillan Pazdan Smith announced the acquisition of Jumper Carter Sease (JCS), an accomplished architecture firm with a rich history of quality projects dating back to 1929. “We’ve admired the talented…

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Phoebe Howie joins Colliers | South Carolina as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator

June 5, 2025

Colliers | South Carolina announced the addition of Phoebe Howie to the marketing team as Marketing and Communications Coordinator, supporting its four South Carolina offices and based in the Charleston…

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Preserve the IRA’s Clean Energy Incentives and Reform Federal Permitting

June 5, 2025

Federal investments in infrastructure, clean energy, and energy efficiency are helping South Carolina build stronger, more sustainable communities and local economies. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), for example, has provided…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd practices and attorneys ranked prominently in Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Guide

June 5, 2025

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has earned prominent recognition in the Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Guide. The firm maintained its Band 1 designation for banking and finance in South Carolina,…

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Fences Say A Lot About Folks

June 5, 2025
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   A fence has become more than a way to mark property—delineate—as a five-dollar word goes. “I put that fence up to delineate precisely where my line…

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Summer Blink Book Reviews are back for 2025

June 5, 2025

By Reba Hull Campbell   If it’s summer, that means it’s time to gear up for summer reading. Remember those summer reading clubs from childhood? In my family, we would…

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Columbia Operatic Laboratory presents Forever Lifted, Forever Free – June 20

June 5, 2025

Columbia Operatic Laboratory (COLab) is honored to have the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth through “Forever Lifted, Forever Free.” This beautiful concert, which features the works of Black composers, will be…

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Riverbanks Botanical Garden celebrates 30 years in bloom

June 5, 2025

Riverbanks Botanical Garden will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Saturday, June 7, with a special Earth Day-inspired celebration featuring a variety of family-friendly activities. Event Details: Who: Riverbanks Botanical Garden…

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LifeNet South Carolina elevates patient care and crew safety with deployment of Zoll® AutoPulse® NXT

June 5, 2025

Device proven to be critical in emergency air medical transport of cardiac patients CAMDEN, SC – The LifeNet South Carolina program is reinforcing its commitment to safety and clinical excellence by integrating…

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$333,000 of hope, Carolina Children’s Home supports health, education, and stability of Midlands youth

June 5, 2025

Carolina Children’s Home (CCH), a nonprofit that provides financial services and advocacy to children’s initiatives in South Carolina, has announced its 2025 scholarship and grant awards, totaling $333,000 to uplift…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Andy Marquart, EdVenture

June 5, 2025

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…

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King’s North at Myrtle Beach National begins Stage 2 of ambitious renovation project

June 5, 2025

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – King’s North at Myrtle Beach National closed its back nine on May 26, 2025, as architect Brandon Johnson returned to lead the final phase of the…

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Saying thank you

June 5, 2025

By Jeff Becraft   As I’ve said before, my Dad was a great man and my Mom was a great woman. They were two incredible parents. And so, as time…

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Unpacked Leadership Conference to redefine executive development in the Southeast

June 4, 2025

A powerful shift in leadership is on the horizon. Global Core Strategies & Consulting (GCS) proudly presents the Unpacked Leadership Conference, a premier executive-level experience set for Friday, October 3,…

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