Entrepreneur Minute – Mike Switzer, Voterheads

January 28, 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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Southern First reports fourth quarter 2024 results

January 28, 2025

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. “Our financial performance this quarter…

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Companion Life earns A+ financial strength rating from AM Best for 23rd consecutive year

January 28, 2025

Companion Life Insurance Company announced that it has been awarded an A+ rating by AM Best Company for the 23rd consecutive year. AM Best, the largest independent credit rating agency specializing…

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S.C. Commerce announces 2025 Relentless Challenge, StimulateSC grant awards

January 28, 2025

13 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 2025 Relentless Challenge and StimulateSC grants,…

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Harbison Theatre celebrates mid-season success

January 28, 2025

Harbison Theatre proudly reflects on an exhilarating first half of the 2024-2025 season that captivated audiences with a diverse array of performances. Kicking off the season, country music star Cody…

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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in Storybutton

January 28, 2025

South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Storybutton. The Indian Land-based startup developed an audio platform and player for children that allows them to listen…

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CAMS Senior VP Ronda Bossert Elected to CAI-SC Board

January 28, 2025

CAMS (Community Association Management Services) announced that Senior Vice President of Community Management Ronda Bossert, CMCA, AMS, has been elected to the board of directors of the Community Associations Institute’s…

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Dr. Edward W. Hardy named winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2025

January 28, 2025

19th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Recognizes Top Wedding Professionals Across U.S. NEW YORK CITY, January 26, 2025 —The Knot announce that Dr. Edward W. Hardy has been selected as…

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Moore & Van Allen Member Charles Jordan honored by Charleston Business Magazine

January 27, 2025

Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that Health Care Member Charles M. Jordan, Jr. was named to Charleston Business Magazine’s 50 Most Influential for 2024 list, which recognizes individuals…

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Garvin Design Group welcomes Carlos Richardson back to the firm

January 27, 2025

Garvin Design Group recently welcomed Carlos Richardson back to the studio as a full-time architectural designer. Richardson graduated from Clemson with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in December 2024.…

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New training center under development in Richland County

January 27, 2025

Richland County announced a new regional training center that will provide 41,000 square feet of workforce industry muscle – designed to drive economic development initiatives into the future. The purchase…

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Graham Statement on new Army Corps funding for South Carolina Water infrastructure projects

January 27, 2025

North Myrtle Beach, City of Charleston, Orangeburg County to Receive Millions in Funding U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced…

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South Carolina’s Commercial Airports: A $22.5 Billion Economic Engine

January 27, 2025

South Carolina’s six publicly-owned commercial service airports are essential pillars of the state’s economy, generating a staggering $22.5 billion in annual economic impact, according to a comprehensive study conducted by…

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Trinity Partners facilitates industrial sublease in St. Louis, Missouri

January 27, 2025

Trinity Partners has completed the sublease of an industrial facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Bruce Harper, SIOR, one of the founding partners of the South Carolina office, represented the sublessor,…

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American Floral named winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2025 and WeddingWire Couples Choice Award 2025

January 27, 2025

 19th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Recognizes Top Wedding Professionals Across the U.S. The family-team at American Floral, announced that her company has been selected as a 2025 winner of…

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The deadline is approaching: WhatWorksSC Award

January 27, 2025

South Carolina is home to many outstanding programs that are designed to support public education and help the children of our state succeed in school and life. To celebrate and learn…

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WKHS teacher Susan Scott earns a Presidential Award for Excellence in teaching

January 27, 2025

Dr. Susan Scott from White Knoll High School recently received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This program, administered by the National Science Foundation on behalf…

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Columbia-Richland 911 Hiring Fair at capacity

January 27, 2025

The Columbia-Richland 911 Hiring Fair scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. is now at capacity. Please also note that the hiring fair has changed…

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South Carolina Pimento Cheese Festival – March 29th

January 26, 2025

Red Maple Events, LLC, announces South Carolina’s first Pimento Cheese Festival will be held on Saturday, March 29th from 11am-4pm at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia, South Carolina. The festival…

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ABC Carolinas announces leadership team for 2025 for Midlands Regional Leadership Council

January 24, 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced the 2025 leadership team for the Midlands Regional Leadership Council, chaired by Equipment Share’s Lee Nabors. Nabors noted, “More residents,…

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S.C. Arts Commission granted a record $18.5 million in FY24 through 721 awards

January 24, 2025

With final reports in, the South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing a record grantmaking investment in South Carolina artists (#SCArtists), arts organizations, and arts learning in the 2024 fiscal year.…

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Prisma Health announces Sharyl Smith, APR, as its executive vice president and chief strategy officer

January 24, 2025

Prisma Health announced the appointment of Sharyl Smith, APR, as executive vice president and chief strategy officer. With more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing and communications…

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David Campbell named CEO of Chernoff Newman

January 24, 2025

Chernoff Newman, a leading integrated communications agency, announces the promotion of David Campbell to Chief Executive Officer. With a proven track record of operational excellence and a decades-long commitment to…

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University of South Carolina Dance Marathon

January 23, 2025

University of South Carolina Students Stand Together to Make Endless Miracles University of South Carolina Dance Marathon celebrates a yearlong fundraising initiative on Feb. 22, revealing the number of miracles…

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The Lost Art of Letter Writing

January 23, 2025
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   When you write about earlier times as I often do, you hear from people who lived the very days you describe. Over the course of summer…

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Trinity Partners announces the sale of landmark office building in downtown Columbia

January 23, 2025

Trinity Partners announced the sale of a Class A office building located at 1710 Gervais Street in Columbia, SC. Macon Lovelace, SIOR and Meredith Rhodes of Trinity Partners represented the…

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Don’t miss the 2025 Tourism Marketing Summit February 5th at Harbison Theatre!

January 23, 2025

Website traffic dipping? Feeling lost or overwhelmed by Google’s big changes and AI integration? The 2025 Tourism Marketing Summit is here to provide attendees with the essential tools, knowledge, and…

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The United Way of the Midlands updates schedule and seeks volunteers for 2025 Point-in-Time Homelessness Counts

January 23, 2025

The United Way of the Midlands is calling on community members to join the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Counts. The PIT Counts were originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday,…

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Big Red Barn Retreat named as 2024 Catalyst Award winner

January 23, 2025

Every year, Central Carolina Community Foundation honors a local nonprofit with the David W. Robinson Catalyst Award to recognize an outstanding organization making a significant difference in our community.  This…

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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in VBASE Oil Company

January 23, 2025

South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in VBASE Oil Company. The Pendleton-based startup manufactures a new class of sustainable, high-performance base oils that are biobased,…

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City of Columbia facilities to have delayed start due to winter weather on Thursday, January 23, 2025

January 23, 2025

Due to the threat of black ice and dangerous roads, City of Columbia facilities will be operating on a delayed start tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025 and will open at…

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Broadstreet announces BridgesCRM

January 22, 2025

Broadstreet.net recently announced the launch of BridgesCRM, a tool designed to help small businesses manage customer relationships and improve their sales processes. According to Broadstreet CEO, Tom Sliker, the new…

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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds coastal engineering with addition of South Coast Engineers

January 22, 2025

Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further expanding its services through the strategic acquisition of South Coast Engineers (SCE) in Fairhope, Alabama. SCE was formally established in…

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Santee Cooper seeking proposals to acquire and finish V.C. Summer Nuclear Station expansion

January 22, 2025

Responding to interest nationally in new nuclear power to help meet growing electricity needs, Santee Cooper today launched a process seeking proposals to acquire and complete, or propose alternatives, for…

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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2025 band lineup, with 24 acts across six stages

January 22, 2025

St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast, announces the lineup for its 43rd event, set for Saturday, March 15, in Columbia,…

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Mast General Store hosts a RoundUp to support the Arts on January 24-26

January 22, 2025

Dolly Parton’s birthday is January 19, and she is 79 years young! Mast General Store is celebrating Dolly’s birthday and her legacy of support for many different causes with a…

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City Limits Barbeque Chef again named James Beard Awards semifinalist

January 22, 2025

West Columbia Chef Robbie Robinson of City Limits Barbeque has been named a 2025 James Beard Awards® semifinalist for the second consecutive year. Robinson earned the semifinalist nod in the…

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina earns A+ rating from AM Best for 23rd consecutive year

January 22, 2025

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been awarded an A+ rating from AM Best Company for the 23rd consecutive year. AM Best, a leading global insurance rating and information source, evaluates companies…

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Learn about World War I aviators from South Carolina

January 22, 2025

If you’re of a certain age, you may recall a silly comedy film from 1965 called “Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines.” It made slapstick fun of man’s often…

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Burnette again listed among the 50 Most Influential

January 22, 2025

Malissa Burnette, a founding partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, is being honored again in Columbia Business Monthly’s 50 Most Influential list of the Midlands. Long a leader in civil…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC welcomes new team member and announces staff advancements

January 22, 2025

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the addition of Ashlee McGandy as Grants Manager, as well as celebrate the promotions of Hiller Davenport to Chief of Staff…

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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2025-2026

January 22, 2025

The City of Columbia will begin accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) on Thursday, January 23, 2025.…

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City of Columbia adjusts solid waste schedule due to winter weather

January 22, 2025

Due to declining weather conditions and closure of the landfill, the City of Columbia Solid Waste Division will not provide garbage, recycling or yard trash collection services on Wednesday, January…

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Transitions welcomes new Board Members

January 22, 2025

Transitions Homeless Center announced the addition of five esteemed individuals to its Board of Directors. Each brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to our mission of ending…

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DOG-A-THON 2025 raises money for K-9s

January 22, 2025

  At least $50,000 raised for Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s K-9 unit By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), RCSD K-9s, and friends and…

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Colliers brings Vino on Tap to Killian’s Crossing in Northeast Columbia

January 21, 2025

John Gressette of Colliers | South Carolina represented Vino on Tap (Molto Vino) in the leasing of a ±1,275-square-foot retail space at the Killian’s Crossing development in Northeast Columbia. Molto…

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City of Columbia urges residents to be prepared for inclement winter weather

January 21, 2025

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the City of Columbia is forecasted to experience snow and freezing temperatures that will make travel potentially hazardous. The City of Columbia, Columbia-Richland Fire Department and…

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City of Columbia urges residents to be prepared for inclement winter weather

January 21, 2025

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the City of Columbia is forecasted to experience snow and freezing temperatures that will make travel potentially hazardous. The City of Columbia, Columbia-Richland Fire Department and…

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CarolinaPower promotes Bradley Michie to Branch Manager in Columbia

January 21, 2025

CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor, has promoted Bradley Michie to Branch Manager for the firm’s operation in Columbia, S.C. – one of four offices in South Carolina. As…

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City of Columbia Council Members and City Manager provide condolences in wake of the murder of Ka’Niyah Baker

January 21, 2025

Columbia City Council and the City Manager, Teresa Wilson, extend their deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of 13-year-old Ka’Niyah Baker, whose life was tragically taken far too…

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