SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award

December 16, 2024

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…

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Credit One Charleston Open named Tournament of the Year

December 16, 2024

 The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament and the official clay season kickoff on the Hologic WTA Tour, has been named ‘WTA 500 Tournament of the Year’…

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S.C. Leaders graduate from economic development training program

December 16, 2024

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…

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South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council announces Lexington attorney Gary Jack Duncan recipient of prestigious service award

December 13, 2024

The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council has recognized attorney Jack Duncan with the Mullis Award of Excellence. This distinguished honor celebrates outstanding service, dedication, and contributions to…

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Flying Biscuit Café offers Gingerbread Pancakes, OMGrits Bowls for the holiday

December 13, 2024

From now through the end of December, the Flying Biscuit Cafe is serving up holiday cheer with two special menu items: Gingerbread Pancakes and OMGrits Bowls. Flying Biscuit’s homemade Gingerbread Pancakes are a must-try – topped with…

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S.C. Leaders graduate from Economic Development Training Program

December 13, 2024

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…

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Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park

December 12, 2024

Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…

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Columbia College joins Global ‘Partners in Peace’ initiative with NCHC and Nobel Peace Center

December 12, 2024

Columbia College is honored to join the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative launched by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in partnership with the Nobel Peace Center. This…

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Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center hosts Be the Light: A Celebration of Community for the Holidays

December 12, 2024

On Saturday, December 21 from noon to 4:00 PM, the Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center is hosting a FREE holiday celebration for everyone with giveaways, holiday treats, children’s…

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River Bluff High School recognized for outstanding work-based learning opportunities

December 12, 2024

River Bluff High School (RBHS) announced that Career Specialists Susan Bennett and Carole Farrar have been recognized for achieving the highest reported work-based learning experiences at the high school level in South Carolina for the…

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ElectroWire establishes operations in Lexington County

December 12, 2024

Innovative cardiac surgery device to be manufactured in the heart of South Carolina A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the…

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Two Richland Two principals earn top recognition

December 12, 2024

Richland School District Two announced that Teresa Mingo, principal of Longleaf Middle School, and Matt Sherman, principal of Blythewood High School, have been named the 2025 Middle Level Principal of…

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Historic Palmetto Candy and Tobacco Building undergoing renovation

December 12, 2024

Beam & Hinge Relocating to Iconic Space in Columbia’s Vista District The Palmetto Candy & Tobacco Building, an iconic landmark in Columbia’s Vista District, is undergoing a comprehensive historic rehabilitation.…

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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $25,000 Power:Ed grant to sustain its career exploration program for SC students

December 12, 2024

Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the…

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Turner Padget welcomes seasoned litigator Rob Peele

December 12, 2024

Turner Padget announces the addition of Robert McNair Peele, III, as a shareholder in the firm’s Columbia office. Peele is an experienced litigator who defends businesses and professionals in civil…

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Clyburn statement on President Biden providing clemency and pardons for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes

December 12, 2024

Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on President Joe Biden providing clemency for nearly 1,500 individuals on home confinement and pardons for 39 individuals convicted of non-violent…

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LaserForm & Machine, Inc. expanding Kershaw County operations

December 12, 2024

LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, announced it is expanding its operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $16 million investment will create 32 new…

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ElectroWire establishes operations in Lexington County

December 12, 2024

Innovative cardiac surgery device to be manufactured in the heart of South Carolina A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the…

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Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park

December 12, 2024

Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…

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The Price of Going Higher: A Tale of Ladders, Effort, and Perspective

December 12, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   I used to own just one ladder. It’s an aluminum extension ladder and it lives in our garage. It doesn’t just hang on a wall… it’s…

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Leonard’s Losers

December 11, 2024
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By Tom Poland   The show claimed to raise your pigskin IQ. To get my weekly prescription of smart pills, I’d tune in the crackling, AM station to hear what…

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Richland One Board approves new state-required policy on student use of personal electronic devices at school

December 11, 2024

Starting January 1, 2025, Richland One students and their peers in other school districts across the state will not be able to use their cell phones or other personal electronic…

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Harold K. Johnson named principal of Pontiac Elementary School

December 11, 2024

Richland School District Two announced Harold K. Johnson as the new principal of Pontiac Elementary School, effective January 1, 2025. With a proven track record of educational leadership, innovation, and…

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Start Planning Now: Top Tips to Prepare for the 2025 Tax Season and Protect Against Fraud

December 11, 2024

With the new year just three weeks away, start planning now for the 2025 tax season! Getting organized before tax season begins can save you time and money when you’re…

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Boyer Construction welcomes Lindsey Yarborough to management team

December 11, 2024

Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced the addition of Lindsey Yarborough as Director of Marketing and Business Development. Lindsey brings more than 11 years of marketing and business development experience related…

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Colliers | South Carolina welcomes Barbie Gogan as Real Estate Document Coordinator in Columbia

December 11, 2024

Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce Barbie Gogan has joined its team as the Real Estate Document Coordinator in the firm’s Columbia office. In her role, Gogan will…

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Adam Neil Bolsters Parker Poe’s litigation services in Columbia

December 11, 2024

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced that Adam Neil has joined the firm’s Columbia office as counsel. Adam has more than 20 years of experience trying cases and handling…

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Two Richland School District Two principals earn top recognition

December 11, 2024

Richland School District Two announced that Teresa Mingo, principal of Longleaf Middle School, and Matt Sherman, principal of Blythewood High School, have been named the 2025 Middle Level Principal of…

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Michal Kalwajtys promoted to Of Counsel with Baker, Ravenel & Bender

December 11, 2024

Attorney Michal Kalwajtys has been promoted to Of Counsel with Baker, Ravenel & Bender law firm, effective Dec. 1. Kalwajtys has served in the capacity of associate since joining the…

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DeWees Real Estate Group represents Que! Bueno Mexican Bar and Grill in new restaurant lease

December 11, 2024

DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm, announced the lease of 1467 Sumter Street in Columbia, SC. Broker in Charge, Sam DeWees, exclusively represented the tenant, Que!…

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Light Up NOMA & Cookie Crawl returns this Sat

December 11, 2024

NOMA’s Annual Holiday Event In Its 5th Year With Expanded Offerings! NOMA Business Association and Peak Drift Brewing Company are proud to present the 5th Annual Light Up NOMA & Cookie Crawl–sponsored…

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Denmark Technical College welcomes back record-breaking coach Javon Gilliard to lead women’s basketball program

December 11, 2024

Denmark Technical College had announced the return of Javon Gilliard as the head coach of the women’s basketball team. A celebrated figure in Denmark Technical College’s athletic history, Coach Gilliard…

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Conservation District announces mini-grants for environmental learners

December 11, 2024

Students at four Richland County schools will receive funding assistance for hands-on conservation projects and environmental education initiatives this school year, thanks to financial support from the Richland Soil and…

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Owen certified as a Family Court Mediator

December 11, 2024

Morton & Gettys partner Elizabeth Smith Owen has earned certification as a Family Court Mediator from the South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. An experienced family law attorney…

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SIOS Protection Suite for Linux achieves SAP recertification for Integration with SAP S/4HANA

December 11, 2024

Underscores SIOS’ continued leadership and expertise in high availability and disaster recovery for critical SAP environments SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR)…

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The National Professional Fishing League cancels Day 1 at Lake Murray

December 11, 2024

Tournament will Begin Tomorrow, December 12 The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) has canceled Day 1 at the final stop of the 2024 NPFL season on Lake Murray out of Newberry, South…

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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support nearly 100 South Carolina nonprofits

December 11, 2024

The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded more than $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across South Carolina, part of more than $2.4 million given across six states in the…

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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment welcomes Jessica Hudson as new Executive Director

December 11, 2024

The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jessica Hudson, BCBA, as its new Executive Director. A native of Lexington, S.C., Jessica brings more than 16…

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Daniel Mosher promoted to Goodwyn Mills Cawood South Carolina Water Practice Leader

December 11, 2024

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) announced the promotion of engineer Daniel Mosher, PE, to South Carolina Water Practice Leader. In this role, Mosher will be responsible for leading and developing design…

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SC Manufacturing Leadership Program graduates inaugural class

December 11, 2024

  The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) celebrated a major milestone with the graduation of its inaugural class at the 3rd Annual SC Manufacturing Summit on December 4, 2024.…

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Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies ring bells for the Salvation Army

December 10, 2024

Salvation Army Major Mark Craddock and Sheriff Lott welcome shoppers in northeast Columbia By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

December 10, 2024

Bio Streamline, Brokerbase, Ducklinks, Graphio, Marine Diagnostic Tools, Politexts, and VayuClear were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations, Imagine Home Digital, Go Fig AI, Qatalyst Health, and…

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Grand re-opening and ribbon cutting for Papa Jazz Record Shoppe

December 10, 2024

The City of Columbia celebrated the grand re-opening of Papa Jazz Record Shoppe today, (December 10), a fixture of the Five Points community since 1982. Owned by Tim Smith, the…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis extends deadline for SC elementary teachers to receive new personal finance kit

December 10, 2024

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the deadline has been extended to Friday, December 20th for South Carolina elementary teachers to register for a free personal finance lesson classroom kit. Based…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Larry Schneeberger, Farmers Market Xchange

December 10, 2024

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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Colliers Columbia Retail Report: Minimal vacancy limits tenant options

December 10, 2024

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Columbia Retail Market Highlights As the Columbia market continues to experience robust overall population and economic growth, retail vacancy remains minimal…

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Amber Guyton joins the South Carolina Power Team as Operations & Events Manager

December 10, 2024

The South Carolina Power Team announced the hiring of Amber Guyton as the Operations & Events Manager. In this role, Amber is responsible for the efficiency and performance of the…

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City of Columbia announces Holiday Decorating Contest for local businesses and nonprofits

December 10, 2024

Celebrate the Season: Enter the Contest to Showcase your Holiday Spirit The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the Capital City’s first-ever Holiday Decorating Contest, inviting local businesses and…

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Quackenbush Architects + Planners receives AIA Columbia Citation Award

December 10, 2024

Quackenbush Architects + Planners has received a third award for their design work on the addition to Carver Lyon Elementary School for Richland School District One, this time from the…

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Ready for It: End of the Year Tax Tips

December 10, 2024

It goes fast, doesn’t it? Just when you’re comfortable with the back-to-school routine, here come the holidays. Take a deep breath and enjoy the season – 2024 version. But once…

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