GSSM, SC Technical College System partner to host summer camps for rising 6th – 8th grade students

February 12, 2024

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) are partnering to offer summer day camps across the state for rising…

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Sydney Gardner joins SC Bar Foundation as director of finance & development

February 12, 2024

The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomed Sydney Gardner as its new director of finance & development. It’s a new position at the Foundation, combining responsibility for both raising funds and…

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Fort Jackson commander receives 2nd star

February 12, 2024

 The U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson commander will be promoted to the rank of Major General in a ceremony at 8:00 a.m., February 14th, at the Fort Jackson…

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Sistercare Partners with SCVAN and others for “Leap of Love” event

February 12, 2024

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Hosted by the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), Sistercare, and other community partners, “Leap of Love” is an event for parents and…

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SCVCS student chosen for prestigious Aim High Flight Academy

February 12, 2024

Jack Stapleton, an 11th grade student at the South Carolina Virtual Charter School (SCVCS), has been selected as one of 170 students nationwide to participate in the prestigious Aim High…

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Announcing Disability Next Door SC

February 12, 2024

A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the…

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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $75,000 Power:Ed grant

February 8, 2024

Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed,…

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Coalition argues for business liability reform

February 8, 2024

SCCLR wants wording corrected in existing law By Alex Junes-Ward   Representatives and supporters of the South Carolina Coalition for Lawsuit Reform (SCCLR) gathered on the south steps of the…

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Karin Freeland now offering group coaching programs for women who are struggling with burnout and balance

February 8, 2024

A recent Pew Research Center study showed that 46% of American workers don’t use their full paid time off, vacation days and sick leave each year. The study also found…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Joseph D. Dickey, Jr.

February 8, 2024

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Joseph D. Dickey, Jr. has joined the firm as a shareholder in Columbia, SC. Joseph focuses his practice on representing businesses, governmental entities, individuals…

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SCbio honors McMaster, life science leaders at industry conference

February 8, 2024

SCbio gathered hundreds of life science leaders from across South Carolina and the United States in Greenville to open SCBIO 2024, the state’s premier life sciences conference, honoring leaders who…

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Beach Commercial employees honored with prestigious marketing awards

February 8, 2024

Charleston’s oldest locally family owned full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, announced that two of its brokers have received prestigious marketing awards within…

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10 common mistakes to avoid on your SC Income Tax return

February 8, 2024

​​What you nee​d to know: Mistakes are far more common when returns are filed using paper. That’s why the SCDOR and the IRS recommend filing online. Don’t claim the EITC…

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South Carolina HS students selected for United States Senate Youth Program

February 8, 2024

State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced two South Carolina high school students have been selected as delegates to the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Each delegate…

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Richland Library introduces new Entrepreneurs-in-Residence

February 8, 2024

Meet the Creative Problem Solver, Michele Dugar Richland Library is pleased to announce Michele Duggar as the first Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) of 2024. Michele Dugar is both an educator and a practitioner…

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My Dad is the greatest man I have ever met

February 7, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   And the thing is, I’m not the only one that would say that. And even further, it’s not just family members that would say that. There…

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Ordering Please, One Big Boy

February 7, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Daddy set me straight. “If you want some spending money, get a job.” Thus did I work two jobs while going through college at Georgia. I…

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Scholastic selects 12 educators to join the Second Annual Teacher Fellows Cohort

February 7, 2024

K-8 Educators Share Classroom Expertise and Practices to Help Guide and Inform Scholastic’s Education Product Development Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, announced its selection of 12…

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At 19, Dennis DuPuis flew helicopters in combat in Vietnam

February 7, 2024

Dennis DuPuis wasn’t the only soldier in his family to serve in Vietnam. His father, an Army Signal Corps master sergeant who had served in the Second World War and…

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Lisle Traywick becomes state chair of ABA’s Council of Appellate Lawyers

February 7, 2024

Lisle Traywick, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named South Carolina state chair of the Council of Appellate Lawyers for the American Bar Association. The ABA describes…

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Lexington Medical Center hosting Second Annual Technical College Career Fair

February 7, 2024

Lexington Medical Center will be hosting the 2nd Annual Technical College Career Fair on Friday, February 23, 2024. The career fair will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.…

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Aflac supports 50 South Carolina nonprofits with $411,824 in grants

February 7, 2024

Aflac awarded $411,824 to 50 South Carolina nonprofit organizations during its 2023 spring and fall grant cycles. Funds support programs and services that promote health and well-being, advance education and…

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Flock and Rally welcomes Scott Harris, seasoned industry expert, as Director of Advertising

February 7, 2024

Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes longtime industry professional, Scott Harris, as its new director of advertising. With nearly two decades…

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Cyberwoven marketing director joins Main Street District Board

February 7, 2024

Merritt Named One of Two New Board Members for the District Shayla Merritt, marketing director of Cyberwoven, an award-winning brand, digital marketing, and website design and development firm, joins the…

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Wyche expands its litigation team to meet growing client needs

February 7, 2024

Wyche, P.A. has added three new attorneys as it expands to meet growing client needs.  Rachel Horton, Miranda Nelson, and Graham Pitman have joined the firm as associates. Rachel Horton’s practice focuses on complex…

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Main Street District appoints Beth Frost as a member of the Board of Directors

February 7, 2024

Main Street District appoints Beth Frost, Director of Business Development of Cohn Corporation as a new member of the Board of Directors. As a board member, Beth will help guide…

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Columbia College ranks in U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs

February 7, 2024

At the beginning of each year, U.S. News and World Report releases their rankings for Best Online Programs in an effort to aid future college students in making necessary decisions…

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Nationally recognized Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Michael C. Bunda

February 7, 2024

Attorney Michael C. Bunda has joined the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. An experienced litigator, Bunda graduated from the University of South Carolina’s…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

February 7, 2024

SkilRedi and VBASE Oil Company were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations Limited Company and FinSiteful received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching…

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USC retains No. 1 ranking in online master’s in nursing

February 7, 2024

For the fourth straight year, the University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing is ranked No. 1 in the country for its online master’s in nursing program, according to U.S.…

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SCDOT to hold public involvement meeting in Calhoun County

February 7, 2024

SCDOT will hold a public involvement meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024 regarding the proposed intersection improvements to US 21 (Columbia Highway) at SC 6 (Caw Caw Highway)/SC 172 (Bull…

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New species of 65 million-year-old fossil shark discovered

February 7, 2024

Shark was one of the ocean’s top predators after the extinction of the dinosaurs A team of scientists is pleased to announce the discovery of a new fossil shark species…

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“SCETV Safe Space” campaign receives award for community engagement

February 7, 2024

SCETV Safe Space, a multiplatform initiative from South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a Silver Award in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards. The annual awards recognize purpose and mission-driven work from people, companies…

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SC Department of Commerce announces 2024 Relentless Challenge grant awards

February 7, 2024

15 projects across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the recipients of its 2024 Relentless Challenge grant, which…

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South Carolina Office of Rural Health Family Solutions Family Resource Center grand opening, February 1, 2024

February 7, 2024

The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) held the grand opening for the Family Solutions (FS) Family Resource Center (FRC) on February 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The FRC…

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Colliers represents Maysteel Industries in the sale of Sumter industrial building

February 7, 2024

Colliers | South Carolina brokers Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR, John Peebles, SIOR and Dave Mathews, SIOR represented Maysteel Industries in the sale of a 128,292-square-foot industrial building at…

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Second Annual Wishful Shuckers Oyster Roast & Silent Auction happening this Friday, Feb 9th

February 7, 2024

Second Annual Wishful Shuckers Oyster Roast & Silent Auction Returns to The Coop in Columbia The countdown to the second annual Wishful Shuckers Charity Oyster Roast & Silent Auction is…

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The Triumphant Quartet to Grace Davidson Street Baptist Church in Community Concert

February 6, 2024

Get ready for a night of soul-stirring music as The Triumphant Quartet comes to Davidson Street Baptist Church on Thursday, March 7th, at 6:00 pm. This Community Concert is made…

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Eastside Eagles Soar at National Conference

February 6, 2024

This past week, Eastside Elementary School 4th graders traveled to Charlotte, NC to perform at the Leader in Me Symposium. The 4th graders performed two songs in front of a…

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Reedy Reels announces films for its 2024 festival

February 6, 2024

Movie lovers will see more than 66 films at the Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival being March 22 to March 24 at the South Carolina Children’s…

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Historic Columbia announces February 2024 events

February 5, 2024

Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for February 2024. See the full list of February events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…

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Fireflies announce top 2024 theme nights

February 5, 2024

Segra Park will be packed with new and returning iconic promotions  The Columbia Fireflies announced the top theme nights scheduled for the upcoming 2024 baseball season at Segra Park. The promotional…

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CAE welcomes over 1.2 million passengers, 2023 year in review

February 5, 2024

The numbers are in and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is excited to share that the airport welcomed 1,234,487 million passengers in 2023 – inching closer to the highest number of passengers in over a…

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Masa Mexican Street Food to open its doors February 5, 2024

February 5, 2024

Masa Mexican Street Food is proud to announce the grand opening of its latest location in Columbia, SC, bringing authentic Mexican street food to the Rosewood community. Operating since 2020,…

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Fall in love with Food Trucks this February!

February 5, 2024

The City of Columbia continues the exciting Food Truck Fridays initiative throughout the month of February. Food Truck Fridays aim to support and boost local businesses, celebrate diverse cuisines and foster connections over…

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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

February 5, 2024

Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions in Q4 of 2023 from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC William Ederle represented Physicians Mutual…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Patrick Dunbar, Dunbar Builders

February 5, 2024

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

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Cottage and Vine moves to The Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing

February 5, 2024

Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented the landlord, The Beach Company, and Matthew Pollard represented the tenant, Cottage and Vine, in the lease of ±2,378 square feet of retail…

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State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver Shares Budget Priorities for 2024

February 5, 2024

Last Tuesday, State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver presented the South Carolina Department of Education’s comprehensive budget priorities during a House Ways and Means subcommittee meeting. Tuesday’s budget hearing is…

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