Dee Nichols named athletic director at Presbyterian College

August 4, 2023

Longtime administrator Dee Nichols has been chosen to serve as Presbyterian College’s new director of athletics. Nichols, the senior associate athletic director for operations and senior woman administrator, replaces Rob…

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Less than 50 spaces left for August’s Women Confidence Builders event

August 4, 2023

A little more than two scores of tickets are left for South Carolina Women’s Executive Luncheon, and if that wasn’t enough to get you to buy a ticket, all attendees…

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Karlyn Jones of Abacus Planning Group passes Certified Financial Planner (TM) Examination

August 4, 2023

Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Karlyn M. Jones has passed the CFP® examination. The CFP® Certification Examination assesses the candidate’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base…

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Sheriff speaks to Benedict College Football Team

August 4, 2023

Sheriff Leon Lott discusses winning, leadership, and life beyond football By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addressed the coaches and players of Benedict College’s football team…

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Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomes four new trustees

August 4, 2023

The Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) welcomed four new board of trustees members during its last meeting – Jeff Griffin, Derek Raper, Dan Bruinsma, and Katherine Blanchard Whittle. All four…

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S.C. Floodwater Commission chairman addresses Conservative Climate Foundation

August 4, 2023

Dr. Mullikin discusses conservative approach to climate change By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, South Carolina’s renowned global expedition leader and chair of the gubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater…

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Parents as Teachers appoints Georgia Mjartan to its board of directors

August 4, 2023

Parents as Teachers, the nation’s most replicated home visiting, early childhood development, and parenting education program, has appointed Georgia Mjartan, executive director of South Carolina First Steps and the South…

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Engenius earns International Recognition for website design for Liberty Fellowship

August 4, 2023

Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, was presented with an Award of Distinction from the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts Communicator Awards for creative excellence and website design work for…

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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $210,000 to seven South Carolina organizations addressing child welfare, food insecurity and arts education

August 3, 2023

Seven organizations focusing on projects in the areas of child welfare, food insecurity, and arts education have been granted $210,000 by The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation. Each organization will…

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LS3P hires healthcare sector leader for new Jacksonville office location

August 3, 2023

Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, SC; Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington, NC; Atlanta and Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL – Architecture, interiors and planning firm, LS3P, has announced Jonathan…

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Chasing The Ivorybill

August 2, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   “Chasing the Swamp Ghost” caught my eye, and I read Garden & Gun’s feature about photographer Bobby Harrison’s quest to capture irrefutable evidence that the ivorybill…

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Bela Family Dentistry welcomes Dr. Damaris Collier

August 2, 2023

Bela Family Dentistry of White Knoll welcomes Dr. Damaris Collier. Born and raised in Lexington and a graduate of White Knoll High School, Collier says she is thrilled to serve her…

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Seed Architecture adds interior design expertise

August 2, 2023

Columbia-based Seed Architecture announced the recent addition of Anna Marie Barfield to its team. Barfield has joined Seed Architecture, a full-service architecture and planning firm, as a designer. “We’re very…

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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Legal Elites

August 2, 2023

Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…

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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency, promotes four

August 2, 2023

Cyberwoven, an award-winning digital agency located in the heart of South Carolina, is pleased to announce the following promotions. Since joining Cyberwoven, each ‘Weaver continues to grow, not only in…

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Columbia Business Monthly names 24 Robinson Gray attorneys to its Legal Elite list

August 2, 2023

Columbia Business Monthly has named 24 Robinson Gray attorneys to its “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2023, with seven of them being among the top vote-getters. The list…

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Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. promotes Andrew Colby to Columbia Branch Manager

August 2, 2023

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) proudly announces the promotion of Andrew Colby to Branch Manager at their Columbia office. With over 20 years of experience at BLE, Mr. Colby has demonstrated…

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Huntington Beach State Park, Pawleys Island earn spots on prestigious list

August 2, 2023

Southern Living, one of the most respected names in lifestyle and travel journalism, has unveiled its list of “Our 25 Favorite Fall Beach Destinations,” and, according to the venerable publication,…

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Nine SMITH I ROBINSON attorneys selected to the 2023 listing of “Midlands Legal Elite” by Columbia Business Monthly

August 2, 2023

Murrell Smith receives top votes in Medical Malpractice Defense category SMITH I ROBINSON announced that several of its attorneys have been selected to the 2023 listing of the “Midlands Legal…

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22 Turner Padget attorneys named among Charleston, Columbia and Greenville’s Legal Elite

August 2, 2023

Turner Padget is pleased to announce that 22 of its attorneys have been included among Charleston Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Greenville Business Magazine’s 2023 list of Legal Elite.…

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Richland One offering Golden Activities Passes for senior citizens

August 2, 2023

Columbia residents Allen Stewart (left) and Deborah McClary Stewart (right) pick up their Golden Activities Passes. Senior citizens age 60 and older who live within the Richland One school attendance…

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Blink Book Review #8: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

August 2, 2023

By Reba Hull Campbell “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray was such a delightful surprise. Historical fiction isn’t normally my top reading choice, but to stay…

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South Carolina’s 2023 Tax Free Weekend launches on Friday

August 2, 2023

South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend starts this Friday at 12:00 a.m. and ends Sunday at 11:59 p.m. What you nee​d to know: South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend starts…

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City Council Highlights | August 1, 2023

August 2, 2023

During the consent agenda portion of the City Council Meeting, City Council approved the first of three sanitary sewer projects that will upgrade the existing system to serve the new…

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Thomas, Lewis named to “Legal Elite of the Midlands”

August 1, 2023

Brady Thomas and Will Lewis, two of the Richardson Thomas founding partners, are included in the 2023 edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Thomas is recognized for his work…

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Keith Babcock honored for sixth year in ‘Legal Elite’ list

August 1, 2023

For the sixth year in a row, Lewis Babcock founding partner Keith Babcock has been honored by Columbia Business Monthly in its annual “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for…

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Columbia Business Monthly again includes Duggan in 2023 ‘Legal Elite’

August 1, 2023

Ian Duggan, a member with Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm, has again been included in Columbia Business Monthly’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. This is his third year…

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Five Bluestein Attorneys named to 2023 Legal Elite of the Midlands

August 1, 2023

This year, Columbia Business Monthly has named five Bluestein Attorneys to its “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. The list recognizes attorneys in the Midlands based on the views of…

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8 at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in new edition of “Legal Elite”

August 1, 2023

Eight attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are included in the 2023 edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual guide based on a poll of the region’s lawyers.…

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Smoked plans to open underground speakeasy, “The Burnline”, to the public

August 1, 2023

Smoked, an upscale contemporary dining restaurant nestled in the heart of the Historic Main Street District, is excited to soon unveil its upcoming expansion project. Their exclusive underground speakeasy, The…

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Bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones headlines USC Jazz Festival

August 1, 2023

The University of South Carolina Jazz Festival is a learning, adjudication and performance opportunity for regional high school and middle school jazz students to perform for and work with USC’s…

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Veteran healthcare leaders aim to bridge medical care gaps with new company

August 1, 2023

For the past three years, a group of skilled former medical care leaders have heard almost weekly stories from friends, neighbors and former co-workers about their dissatisfaction with the state…

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Disability Rights South Carolina launches “Voting is My Right” campaign

August 1, 2023

The statewide campaign promotes voter registration, education and participation among young people with disabilities in South Carolina. Disability Rights South Carolina, a nonprofit organization that protects and advances the legal,…

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Amazing eats in August with Food Truck Friday

August 1, 2023

The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of August. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one location. The City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays…

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MUSC ranked state’s No. 1 hospital ninth year in row

August 1, 2023

U.S. News & World Report releases annual national rankings MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News & World Report for the ninth year in a…

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Marriage and being a pro athlete

August 1, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   I am actually a professional athlete… who is yet to be discovered. I am playing injured right now, though.  It’s what professional athletes have to do. I…

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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding

August 1, 2023

DRAHOLA Technologies, Heirloom Cloud, Lynk-ed, and Rapid Title were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Apex Orthopaedic Technologies and Real Motors received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…

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USC to admit top 10% of S.C. high school class

August 1, 2023

All South Carolina students who are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class will be guaranteed admission to the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus…

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Historic Columbia announces August 2023 events

August 1, 2023

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

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New board members & new building as The Therapy Place continues to grow its services

July 31, 2023

An expansion of 1,300 square feet calls for more board members to shoulder the larger role that The Therapy Place will have in the community.  Sierra Artemus and Alex Sturgis…

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SMITH I ROBINSON welcomes Deyjenay Gregory

July 31, 2023

SMITH | ROBINSON announced that Deyjenay Gregory has joined the firm in the Columbia office as an associate attorney. Ms. Gregory will focus her practice on general litigation. Ms. Gregory…

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GMK adds four experienced professionals across multiple divisions

July 31, 2023

GMK Associates, Inc., has continued to grow across multiple divisions with the addition of several new professionals to its already robust and client-focused staff. Since late 2022 and into 2023,…

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Fireflies Holiday Lights returns bigger and brighter in 2023

July 31, 2023

Segra Park announces the return of Midlands Family Holiday Tradition  The Columbia Fireflies announced that Fireflies Holiday Lights will return to Segra Park this winter for a second holiday season. Segra…

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CAMS Cares Week: Spreading Love and Compassion Across Local Communities

July 31, 2023

CAMS (Community Association Management Services), the premier community management company throughout the Carolinas, announced the resounding success of CAMS Cares Week – a company-sponsored volunteer initiative that took place throughout…

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Mission 46 aspires to transform South Carolina through scholarships

July 31, 2023

Groundbreaking program intends to expand college access in all 46 South Carolina counties An ambitious initiative aims to eliminate the financial barrier to college for bright, under-resourced South Carolina students,…

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SC Association of Health Underwriters announces 2023-2024 new board members

July 31, 2023

The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) proudly announces its new officers and board of directors for the 2023-2024 year. The 2023-2024 SCAHU Officers include President Bradley George, Principal…

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NFIB: Back-to-School tax holiday a chance to support small businesses

July 31, 2023

NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer says South Carolina’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for people to help local businesses during difficult economic times. This year’s back-to-school tax holiday on computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and…

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Palmetto Citizens announces new board treasurer, chief lending officer

July 31, 2023

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Don Horton as their new Board Treasurer and Robert Terrell as new Chief Lending Officer (CLO). Don Horton was elected by their…

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Dominion Energy South Carolina partners with United Way of South Carolina to help small businesses

July 31, 2023

Company pledges $1 million for energy bill relief for eligible non-residential customers Dominion Energy is partnering with the United Way Association of South Carolina to temporarily expand its EnergyShare program…

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SC7 launches film highlighting smart reef installation off South Carolina

July 31, 2023

Expedition leader Tom Mullikin says offshore reef system to be linked from N.C. to GA By W. Thomas Smith Jr. THE SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition launched the first of…

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