Cason Development now leasing new commercial space in Forest Acres

September 5, 2023

Cason Development Group announces Level Fitness as the first tenant for Brentwood Park, 1514 Brentwood Drive in Forest Acres, a 14,720-square-foot commercial building  developed by Cason. The two-story commercial building…

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Richland Two students show recovery and increased scores on SC Ready/SC Pass

September 5, 2023

Students demonstrated strong gains in ELA for the third straight year in Richland Two. Students showed significant improvement in 4th, 6th and 7th grades. The district has erased the COVID-19…

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Congressman Clyburn announces $2.6 million in USDA Rural Energy funding for South Carolina

September 5, 2023

Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced over $2.6 million in USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding for projects across the state with $676,707 coming to the sixth congressional…

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Winning against Gentrification: Historic Black Community Comes Alive Again for Seniors with Refurbishment

September 5, 2023

Myrtle Beach’s Swansgate models how efforts of community, developers can find solutions MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Before it was a senior community, it was a place of learning, at a…

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Caledonia, True Blue prepare to host 32 teams from across the nation for Golfweek Challenge

September 5, 2023

Thirty-two collegiate golf teams from across the nation are gearing up to play Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of America’s top 100 resort courses,…

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Christopher Rainey captures Flight Winners Playoff At PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship

September 5, 2023

Christopher Rainey (Drums, Pa.) shot a net 68 (gross 99) to win the Flight Winners’ Playoff at the 40th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship Friday at Grande Dunes Resort…

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Caliber Real Estate’s Racquel Collier named 2023 Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under

September 5, 2023

President of Caliber Real Estate, Racquel Collier, has been named among the Best & Brightest 35 and Under by Greenville Business Magazine. Each year, Greenville Business Magazine recognizes the business…

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Richland Library introduces new Entrepreneur-in-Residence

September 5, 2023

Meet Noelle Jones of Wilder Realty, Inc. Learn more about marketing your business, creating your brand, and making career shifts to suit your needs. Richland Library is thrilled to welcome Noelle Jones…

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Historic Columbia announces September 2023 events

September 5, 2023

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

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Palmetto GBA announces award of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding contract

September 5, 2023

Palmetto GBA, LLC has won the task order for providing durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) pricing, data analysis and coding (PDAC) services. The Centers for Medicare &…

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Meredith Rhodes joins Trinity Partners Columbia brokerage team

September 5, 2023

Meredith Rhodes has joined Trinity Partners Columbia brokerage team as a Brokerage Associate. Meredith brings a diverse background in international consulting to Trinity Partners. With more than a decade of…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes new additions to Board of Trustees

September 5, 2023

Four Midlands business leaders have been added to Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees: Susan Kenney Cotter, President and CEO, SKC Consulting, LLC Robert R. Ruff, Senior Vice President,…

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Regional electrical contractor CarolinaPower achieves major construction safety milestone: two years without a recordable incident

September 4, 2023

CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with an office in Columbia, achieved a major construction safety milestone in August: two years without a recordable incident. Over the past 24 months,…

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Tameika Isaac Devine launches her campaign for South Carolina State Senate District 19

September 4, 2023

Tomorrow (Sept. 5) at Meadowlake Park in Richland County, Tameika Isaac Devine formally launches her candidacy for the unexpired term of the late John Scott in South Carolina State Senate…

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Palpable HOPE for the Gamecock faithful

September 4, 2023

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I WAS ENCOURAGED during a quick Labor Day trip to the gym this morning to see so many guys working out in their Gamecock sweatshirts…

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Upgrades to West Columbia parks – An investment in the community

September 4, 2023

The City of West Columbia has announced that upgrades are underway at the B Avenue Ball Field and Butler Park. Both parks will get new fencing and new restroom facilities.…

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Sportsclub hosting Parkinson’s Awareness events

September 1, 2023

For the next 30 days, one of the Upstate’s premier fitness clubs is inviting the community to “work out and give back,” offering 30 days of fitness while helping find…

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Local author and life coach launches new podcast: “Rock Your Reinvention”

September 1, 2023

Author and life coach, Karin Freeland, is launching a podcast called “Rock Your Reinvention.” “Rock Your Reinvention” is a podcast for anyone looking to gain insights about what they really…

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Select SCEDA members earn coveted statewide economic developer certification

August 31, 2023

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce nine members have recently earned credentials as South Carolina Certified Economic Developers (SCCED). The newly certified statewide economic developers…

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We really do need each other

August 30, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   I was pulling laundry out of the dryer last Saturday morning and it reminded me of a friend of mine named Johnny. Now, his name really…

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The Beach That Was

August 30, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   From afar the skyline looks like that of a city, and it is. Myrtle Beach’s skyline of hotels seems to dwarf the skyline of all other…

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The newest addition to Columbia Connectors

August 30, 2023

The Columbia Connectors announce Lauren Johnson as the group’s new Connectors Coordinator. Lauren will be joining the Connectors with a passion for driving community engagement and fostering the future of…

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Columbia City Councilman Ed McDowell announces re-election campaign for District 2 Seat

August 30, 2023

A Proven Leader Who Fights for Affordable Housing, Quality Health Care, and Community Safety With his unwavering commitment to the prosperity and well-being of District 2, City Councilman Ed McDowell…

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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, CPAs, honored as SC Best Place to Work

August 30, 2023

Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS) has been named among the top ten in the 2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina rankings conducted by SC Biz News. The…

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Trinity Partners facilities sale of office building off Interstate 26

August 30, 2023

Bruce Harper, SIOR, Managing Partner with Trinity Partners’ Columbia office, represented the seller in the sale of 459 St. Andrews Road, located off Interstate 26 in Columbia, SC. The ±4,805…

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Greenville County’s Economic Development leader Mark Farris stepping down

August 30, 2023

Recognized for “tremendous contributions to Greenville County economic development” with over $3.9 billion invested, 17,900 jobs created during tenure GREENVILLE, S.C. – After an exemplary 38-year economic development career producing…

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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $65,000 to South Carolina

August 29, 2023

Grants Part of Nearly $2.6 Million Awarded to Youth Literacy Programs During its 30th Anniversary Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $65,000 in youth…

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$40 Million Fund will support South Carolina agribusinesses, expand opportunities for farmers

August 29, 2023

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the Growing Agribusiness Fund, a new incentive program for South Carolina agribusinesses. The South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $40 million…

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Newberry College celebrates August master’s graduates

August 29, 2023

Nearly one year since conferring its inaugural master’s degrees of the 21st century, Newberry College is celebrating its fourth cohort of graduates in organizational development & leadership. The graduates include:…

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LPD Foundation Fall Festival sponsorships

August 29, 2023

Chief Terrence Green is excited to announce that planning continues for our upcoming Lexington Police Department Foundation Fall Festival, which will be held at the Icehouse Amphitheater and Pavilion on…

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Schmidt named CEO of Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

August 29, 2023

Roxanna Schmidt has been named Chief Executive Officer of Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital. The 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital provides specialized rehabilitative care to patients who are recovering from disabilities caused…

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Kokos appointed Newberry College CFO

August 29, 2023

Newberry College has announced the appointment of Jonathan M. Kokos to the role of vice president for business & finance and chief financial officer. “Jon brings a solid breadth of…

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Dominion Energy environmental grant application now open to nonprofit, educational organizations

August 29, 2023

Dominion Energy has opened the application window for eligible nonprofit and educational organizations to apply for environmental grants. The Environmental Education & Stewardship Grant program highlights Dominion Energy’s efforts to…

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In 2024 edition, Best Lawyers again honors four Bluestein Attorneys

August 29, 2023

  Best Lawyers in America has named three of our partners to its Best Lawyers list for Columbia, and another of us to its 2024 “Ones to Watch” list. The…

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McCrory Construction promotes Nichole Kopenhaver to Project Manager

August 29, 2023

McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announces the promotion of Nichole Kopenhaver to Project Manager. She has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry, the past…

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‘ArtFields Extended: The Arts Center of Kershaw County’ debuts at Bassett Gallery

August 29, 2023

The Bassett Gallery at the Arts Center of Kershaw County is now home to a groundbreaking exhibition as it unveils “ArtFields Extended: The Arts Center of Kershaw County.” Established in…

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Women Confidence Builders awards scholarships at largest event of 2023

August 29, 2023

Women Confidence Builders hosted its biggest event of 2023 and presented scholarships to students from Anderson Career Technology Center and Spartanburg Academic Movement. The sold-out luncheon took place on August…

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COMET to offer increased service to Lower Richland

August 29, 2023

More transit service will soon be available to residents in the Lower Richland community. The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced that Route 47 will change from a…

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The Curtain is Up for the 2023 – 2024 Harbison Theatre Season

August 28, 2023

  Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) has revealed its 2023-2024 season. Complete with Grammy nominated and award-winning musicians, international tribute bands, laugh till you cry comedians, and televised…

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Colliers brokers sale of 5115 Forest Drive for Lexington Medical Center redevelopment

August 28, 2023

Crawford Prezioso of Colliers | South Carolina represented Forest Office Plaza, LLC in the sale of a ±9,600-square-foot multi-tenant office building located at 5115 Forest Drive to Lexington County Health…

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Colliers leases 227 Trade Court in Aiken to Energreen America

August 28, 2023

Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles, SIOR represented Adams Property Group in the lease of a 72,000-square-foot industrial building at 227 Trade Court in…

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Midlands martial arts leaders meet at Halls

August 28, 2023

The three discuss forthcoming expedition to Ecuador and next year’s SC7 By Alex Junes-Ward Global Expedition Leader Dr. Tom Mullikin; Col. (Ret.) Steve Vitali, USMC; and Bruce Brutschy, past president…

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Stanley L. Myers selected as Leadership in Law Honoree

August 28, 2023

Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) Partner, Stanley Myers, has been selected as a 2023 Leadership in Law Honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The annual award celebrates lawyers who are setting…

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Haley Saxby of Robinson Gray to participate in Leadership Columbia

August 28, 2023

Haley Saxby, an associate attorney with Robinson Gray law firm, has been accepted into the 2024 class of Leadership Columbia. Leadership Columbia is a program offered by the Columbia, S.C.,…

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Shutt named to Employment Law Power List

August 28, 2023

Nekki Shutt, a founding partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Employment Law Power List. The list recognizes attorneys’ important work in their…

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Callison Tighe’s Williams, Lang and Brannon named Lawyers of the Year

August 28, 2023

In its 2024 edition, The Best Lawyers in America® has named three members of Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm – Reece Williams, Louis Lang and Bert Brannon – to…

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United Homes Group announces new Raleigh, NC division

August 25, 2023

COLUMBIA, SC – United Homes Group, Inc. (“UHG”) (NASDAQ: UHG), a leading homebuilder in the Southeast, announced that it is opening a new division in the Raleigh, NC, area. The…

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VC3 completes acquisition of Wellteck IT, Texas-based information technology services provider

August 25, 2023

COLUMBIA, SC & MIDLAND, TX – VC3, a market-leading managed service provider serving municipalities, financial services organizations, and commercial businesses across the country, announced the acquisition of Wellteck IT, a…

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Colliers brokers represented Barrio Tacos on the lease in the Devine District in Columbia

August 25, 2023

This is Barrio Tacos second location in the Columbia region Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard Jr., John Gressette and Rox Pollard III represented Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey…

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9Rooftops named among Best Workplaces in South Carolina

August 25, 2023

Agency Awarded 2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina HILTON HEAD, SC – 9Rooftops, an award-winning integrated marketing agency, announces that it was named among the Best Places to…

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