TMC Transportation grows Southeast presence with expansion in Richland County

December 5, 2023

$38 million investment will create 185 jobs TMC Transportation, one of the trucking industry’s premier flatbed carriers, announced it is growing its Southeast presence with the expansion of its regional…

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Mandatory minimum requirement for employers to upload W-2s online has changed

December 5, 2023

Employers who file at least 10 W-2 or 1099 forms with South Carolina withholding are now required to submit those documents to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) using…

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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs

December 5, 2023

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2024 NxLevel Microentrepreneur and 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel Microentrepreneur…

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Marketing Minute Video: Navigate the Media Landscape with Confidence

December 5, 2023

Marketing Minute by Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy This week’s video underscores the importance of planning ahead in today’s digital era. With nearly half of our team comprising former journalists, NP…

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

December 5, 2023

  Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state:  …

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Time to Boost Savings and Lower Taxes

December 5, 2023

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis   There’s no escaping the hustle and bustle of December. Even if you love gift shopping, Christmas music, and holiday parties, the end of the…

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New Preceptor Program for Nurse Practitioners launching in Chester County thanks to a $28,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Upper Midlands Rural Health Network

December 5, 2023

Goal is for the pilot program to create a successful model that can be replicated in rural communities statewide The Upper Midlands Rural Health Network (UMRHN), has been awarded a…

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The wait is over at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

December 5, 2023

Riverbanks Receives an Early Present Most Anticipated Aquarium Resident Makes It Home for the Holidays It is officially December and while many children are ready to celebrate a sleigh pulled…

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SC Afterschool Alliance and SC Department of Mental Health announce innovative partnership to expand youth access to mental health care across South Carolina

December 5, 2023

The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) are partnering on a new, innovative effort to improve access to mental health care for…

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Father and son duo Edgar and George Meyer to perform in Columbia

December 5, 2023

Join us on Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 pm for a very special Carolina performance by father and son duo Edgar and George Meyer. This electrifying performance will be in…

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Tyler C. Miller, MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA

December 5, 2023

Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced that Dr. Tyler C. Miller has joined the practice as of December 1, 2023. Dr. Miller joins the team from Lakeshore Bone & Joint…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

December 5, 2023

Construx, Dealerverse, Lumiq, Notey, and Zitles, were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. BagValet, ElectroWire, Rapid Title, and Skilldora, received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…

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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke

December 5, 2023

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) continues to celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke, the iconic NatureScene and NatureNotes host, naturalist, and teacher, with a special one-hour live special on Dec. 6 at 8…

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A great South Carolina horse racing tradition returns

December 5, 2023

Marion Dupont-Scott responsible for inaugurating the nation’s premier steeplechase event 53 years ago By W. Thomas Smith Jr. There is so much to celebrate about South Carolina and yet far…

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Cheryl Harris installed as SCSBA Region 8 Director

December 5, 2023

Cheryl Harris, chairperson of the Richland School District One (Richland One) board of commissioners, was installed as Region 8 (Richland County) director of the South Carolina School Board Association’s (SCSBA)…

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The winners of the 2023 Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray are…

December 5, 2023

The 2023 Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray occurred on Saturday, December 2. Spectators filled the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington (to capacity) to watch 20 brightly…

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Fort Mill’s Michele Branning installed as SCSBA President

December 5, 2023

Michele Branning, a member of the Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors during Delegate…

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Mungo Homes Foundation makes $30,000 donation to Reconciliation Ministries

December 5, 2023

To kick off the 3rd Annual Week of Giving, the Mungo Homes Foundation made a surprise donation of $30,000 to Reconciliation Ministries on Monday, December 4th. Under the guise of…

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State Museum completes accessibility renovation project with $200,000 lead donation from Aflac

December 5, 2023

All museum public restrooms now fully ADA accessible; Wellness and mother’s rooms added Through support from the State legislature and a $200,000 accessibility-focused capital gift from Aflac, the South Carolina…

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Cason Development Group, partners break ground on Shop Grove Industrial Park

December 5, 2023

A partnership of Cason Development Group and Appian Investments announces the start of construction for a 217,000-square-foot Class A industrial building in Shop Grove Industrial Park, a 38-acre industrial park…

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Historic Columbia announced December 2023 events

December 5, 2023

Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for December 2023. See the full list of December events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…

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Trinity Partners adds Jedburg Logistics Park to its management portfolio

December 4, 2023

  SUMMERVILLE, SC – Trinity Partners’ Columbia office has added Jedburg Logistics Park to its property management portfolio. The project, developed by Trinity Capital Advisors, is currently under construction and…

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Midlands Technical College opens new location in Lexington

December 4, 2023

Midlands Technical College (MTC) will partner with Lexington School District One to offer classes in Lexington to both high school and adult learners starting in January 2024. The Lexington North…

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Mia Walker receives 2023 Cote Top Ten, SARA NY, and AIA Greenville Student Design Awards for “Above The Marsh”

December 4, 2023

  McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Mia Walker is a 2023 Cote Top Ten award winner. The American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE), in partnership with the Association…

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Habitat Greenville wins two statewide awards

December 4, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville took home two major honors at the annual SC Best in Business Awards this week. President and CEO Monroe Free won Gold in the Best…

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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 4

December 1, 2023

Governor McMaster and First Lady Welcome South Carolinians for Christmas Celebration Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a…

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United Ministries of Clinton Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation

December 1, 2023

Feeding the Hungry grant addresses food insecurity; supports nutrition education. United Ministries of Clinton has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger.…

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Four midlands school leaders selected for statewide awards

November 30, 2023

The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named four school leaders from the midlands as the 2024 South Carolina Middle Level Principal of the Year, the 2024 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year, the 2024 South Carolina Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year, and the 2024…

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Aging Animals thrive at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

November 30, 2023

Riverbanks Shines a Light on Aging Animal Care Longer Lives for Animals Means Innovative Approaches to Ailments While Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is buzzing with excitement about the all-new Wild…

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Original Six Foundation receives $38,000 grant from Power:Ed to support rural youth in afterschool enrichment and career discovery

November 30, 2023

The Original Six Foundation (O6), has been awarded a $38,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support O6 Afterschool enrichment, STEAM development, and career discovery…

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A.C. Flora High named Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School

November 30, 2023

A.C. Flora High School has been named a National Banner Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics. The school held a celebration for the achievement November 21. A.C. Flora was…

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Bluestein Attorneys named to Best Law Firms for 14th time in a row

November 30, 2023

For the 14th year in a row, Bluestein Attorneys has been listed in the top tier of Best Law Firms for the Columbia area. Here are the practice areas in…

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Conservation District awards 100th Mini-Grant for environmental education

November 30, 2023

Awards will support composting, gardening, hydroponics initiatives in Richland County schools Students at four Richland County schools will receive hands-on environmental education this school year, thanks to financial support provided…

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NAI Columbia Milliken Land Team executes the sale of two tracts of land

November 30, 2023

NAI Columbia’s Milliken Land Team consisting of Tombo Milliken, Tom Milliken, and Nelson Weston, recently closed on two tracts of land. The first sale was a turn-key recreational property consisting…

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Dominion Energy South Carolina shares five tips for a safe, energy-efficient holiday season

November 30, 2023

With the holidays in full swing, Dominion Energy South Carolina is sharing tips for how to stay safe and save energy when decorating your home this season. “You don’t have…

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South Carolina leaders graduate from economic development training program

November 30, 2023

The SC Economic Development Institute graduates 62 community leaders The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) announced that 62 state and community leaders…

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New HOPE sign in the Main Street District

November 30, 2023

A familiar public art installation is getting an upgrade on Main Street, just in time for the holiday season. The HOPE sign, formally called “Hope for Columbia,” has become a…

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Dine, shop, mingle and crawl at Light Up NOMA 2023

November 30, 2023

Entertainment, Tree Lighting, Special Offers, a Cookie Crawl and More North Columbia Business Association kicks-off the Holiday Season NOMA style The annual Light Up NOMA district-wide event, kicks off the holiday…

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Little surprises

November 30, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   Life is filled with little surprises. Last week, I was on my way home from work and I decided to stop by a grocery store. As…

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Meet Chef Jason Smith at Mast Store on December 7

November 30, 2023

Self-taught chef and Food Network star Jason Smith is signing his recently released cookbook, Lord Honey: Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist, at the Mast General Store in Downtown…

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River Bluff Men’s Soccer Head Coach, Phil Savitz, announces retirement after 44 years of coaching, including 11 years at River Bluff High School

November 30, 2023

After an illustrious 44-year career in coaching, including an unparalleled 33-year tenure as the Men’s Head Soccer Coach at Irmo High School and the last 11 years at River Bluff…

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Fireflies Clubhouse Manager wins League Award

November 30, 2023

Andreas recognized as Carolina League Home Clubhouse Attendant of the Year  The Fireflies, in conjunction with the Carolina League and Minor League Baseball, announced that Clubhouse Manager Christian Andreas has…

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John Maxwell Leadership Summit returns to CIU in 2024

November 29, 2023

Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on Feb. 22, 2024 for his seventh Leadership Summit in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place…

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Water Rescue on the Saluda River: Three men saved through the combined efforts of multiple agencies

November 29, 2023

In a feat of courage and collaboration, three men were rescued from the swift currents and rapids of the Saluda River. This successful rescue mission stands as a testament to…

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Alex Whitten of Daniel Whitten Inspections achieves home inspection license

November 29, 2023

Alex Whitten, a home inspector with Daniel Whitten Inspections, has passed the South Carolina certification exam and achieved his home inspection license. Whitten joined the firm in 2022 as a…

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My Father’s Razor

November 29, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   November 15 my father will have been gone twenty years. Twenty years. Seems like yesterday when he lay in a bed at MUSC in Charleston. Seems…

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Two Richland Two Principals named the best in South Carolina

November 29, 2023

This is a historic week for Richland School District Two. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Dr. Sabina Mosso-Taylor the 2024 South Carolina Elementary Principal of…

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Colliers Retail Report: Retail fundamentals remain strong across the state

November 29, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Key retail performance metrics in South Carolina were stable for the third quarter of 2023 and…

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