MUSC receives nearly $4.69 million to improve lives throughout South Carolina

August 27, 2024

In its centennial year, The Duke Endowment has made four awards totaling nearly $4.69 million to help the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) improve access to health care throughout…

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Rapid Shelter Columbia receives donated water stations from the American Heart Association and Ritedose Corporation

August 27, 2024

In a significant step towards promoting heart health and sustainability, Rapid Shelter Columbia was excited to receive the generous donation of new water-filling stations from the American Heart Association and…

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Meet the new Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Tom Ledbetter

August 27, 2024

The library’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence supports, mentors, and educates new entrepreneurs and budding start-ups through office hours and public programs—building an ecosystem that sustains the development and growth of future entrepreneurs in the…

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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands seeks to bolster kid-friendly surgical caps program with help from volunteers

August 26, 2024

Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands surgical cap program, called “Sew CAPtivating,” was launched about 14 years ago by the hospital’s Child Life specialists in the Midlands as part of their effort…

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SCMA announces the 2024-2025 class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program

August 26, 2024

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its 2024-2025 class of 23 manufacturing leaders for the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP). The class is comprised of professionals representing a…

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Power:Ed awards $50,000 in scholarship support to SC State University students

August 26, 2024

South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), to provide scholarships to 17 deserving SCSU students…

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Limitless Library project serves campers at Camp Cole

August 26, 2024

Limitless Purpose has established a Limitless Library at Camp Cole, which serves people with illnesses, disabilities and life challenges. This summer, each of the 700 campers was able to select…

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United Community refreshes look across South Carolina

August 26, 2024

United Community, the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, is getting a fresh new look. Every United branch in the Lowcountry and Midlands is updating its signage to the refreshed…

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Counter-gang sweeps across central S.C. net scores of illegal weapons

August 26, 2024

Law enforcement agencies join forces under one roof to combat gangs and gang-related crimes in the Midlands By W. Thomas Smith Jr. EDITOR’S NOTE: W. Thomas Smith Jr. has been…

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City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts: help make sure we all count!

August 23, 2024

The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…

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USC Next outlines bold vision for Columbia campus

August 23, 2024

The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved on Friday (Aug. 23) the “USC Next” campus master plan, establishing an ambitious vision for future growth and development on the…

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Dreher High Botany Club awarded $4,320 microgrant from City of Columbia through Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund

August 23, 2024

Dreher High School’s Botany Club has been awarded a $4,320 microgrant from the City of Columbia through the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund. Columbia was one of 100 cities worldwide…

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Kick off the 2024 Pan American/USAngling Challenge Cup Kayak Championship with Youth Angling Day at Gibson Pond Park

August 23, 2024

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) and USAngling announce “Youth Angling Day” on Thursday, September 26, at Gibson Pond Park in Lexington, SC. This exciting event will kick off the 2024…

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Not your typical branding development story

August 22, 2024

By Ken Gasque Advertise And Make Something Happen The advertising itself might be the differentiator. Set your goal and write your plan Lube Cube was a small b2b company that…

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TMF recognized as one of SC’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies in 2024

August 22, 2024

South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies for 2024 Announced The list of South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies has been announced, recognizing the achievements of South Carolina-headquartered companies that have…

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Senator Katrina Shealy and Judge Merl Code to receive Riley Institute’s Statewide Leadership Awards

August 22, 2024

Honorees will be recognized at the Riley Institute at Furman’s eighteenth annual Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced that South…

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Grantees selected for City of Columbia Youth Climate Action Fund supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies

August 22, 2024

The City of Columbia, in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced the grantees for the 2024 Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Mayor and…

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The will to survive and win

August 22, 2024

The recent odyssey of Col. W. Thomas Smith Jr. By Chris Carter A recently released promotional video for the U.S. Marine Corps states: “The Marines are trained to push forward…

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Colliers Columbia Retail Report: Retail growth following subdivision expansion

August 22, 2024

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 Columbia Retail Market Highlights The Columbia market’s outward expansion has supported strong absorption and continued low vacancy rates as strong retail…

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Cargo volumes up 8% at Port of Charleston, up 19% at inland ports

August 22, 2024

Highly productive port operations and a strategic location in the thriving Southeast is driving cargo growth at South Carolina Ports. SC Ports had an 8% uptick in container volumes in…

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Prisma Health CSO Dr. Alain Litwin joins SCbio Strategic Advisory Board

August 22, 2024

SCbio welcomed Prisma Health Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Alain Litwin, MD, MPH, MS, to its Strategic Advisory Board. As Chief Scientific Officer, Litwin provides strategic and operational direction, promotes the…

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The City of Columbia unveils a new urban canvas large scale art tapestry at Todd & Moore Sporting Goods

August 22, 2024

The City of Columbia unveiled a new large-scale urban canvas art tapestry on the south facing wall of Todd & Moore Sporting Goods on Tuesday, August 20 at 11:30 am.…

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City of Columbia announces the Williams Street Extension project to improve our riverfront gateways

August 22, 2024

The City of Columbia announced phase one of the Williams St. Extension project that will further expand access to our riverfront and improve our riverfront gateways. This press conference took…

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Gov. Henry McMaster signs Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Bill into law

August 21, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and local business leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 1021, which extends the Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit…

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Night spiders

August 21, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   There are these things we call night spiders. I don’t know what their official scientific name or zoological name or biological name is. We just simply…

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Robert Ariail, Cartoonist

August 21, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   In the beginning, there was the urge to draw—and inspiration, Saturday morning cartoons. “I’d drawn since I was a boy, spending hours with crayons, pencils, manila…

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Cyberwoven acquires national brand consultancy Additive Impact

August 21, 2024

Cyberwoven, a full-service digital agency specializing in brand, web, and marketing, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the Additive Agency, LLC, now Additive Impact, LLC (Additive), a brand consultancy…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes four new associates

August 21, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Luther F. “Luke” Carter, Jr., Miranda B. Nelson, Sabrina M. Pappas and Garrett M. Simpson have joined the firm. Luke Carter is based in…

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Suzanne Brooks named Executive Director of Historic Columbia 

August 21, 2024

Local advocate for historic preservation, affordable housing, and neighborhood revitalization, Suzanne Brooks has a history of engaging community stakeholders to preserve regional history and ensure all stories are heard  Historic…

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The Jam Room Music Festival returns to Columbia’s Main Street

August 21, 2024

The Jam Room Music Festival (JRMF) returns to Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday, October 26. Presented by the Jam Room Foundation, with support from the City of Columbia and Richland…

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Dave Detwiler joins LCK as Vice President

August 20, 2024

LCK announced that Dave Detwiler has joined the leadership team of the company as Vice President and he will be located in the Columbia office. In this role, Detwiler will…

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USC’s newest effort to recruit more rural students

August 20, 2024

USC has joined a network that supports getting more rural students into college. The STARS College Network features more than 30 colleges supporting pipeline programs and recruiting efforts as well as offering financial aid and…

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USC specialized advising keeps thousands of students in class

August 20, 2024

Specialized advising initiatives have helped keep thousands of USC students in class, boosting retention and graduation rates. One program has helped nearly 6,500 students sign up for classes over its first three years.…

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Cutting-edge training center will boost nursing grads by 80%

August 20, 2024

USC’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center opened a new cutting-edge clinical training centeron the hospital’s West Columbia campus. The center will allow USC to boost the number of nursing…

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SCRA awards nearly $4 million to South Carolina colleges and universities

August 20, 2024

Lectures and term papers won’t be the only things happening in the state’s colleges and universities as faculty and students return this fall. Some will work on life-saving innovations such…

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Apogee Equity Partners facilitates the sale of Midlands HVAC company

August 20, 2024

Apogee Equity Partners, a leading Mergers and Acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, announced the successful sale of its client, Holsenback Service Inc., to Service Country, an Atlanta-based consolidator.…

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More Than Rhythm closes season 3 with The Psycodelics

August 20, 2024

Free concert and conversation on September 6 The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series Featuring The Psycodelics, the funktified season three finale of the…

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Client awarded more than $96 million in jury trial in Columbia, SC

August 19, 2024

Maynard Nexsen litigators on trial team in trade secrets case Maynard Nexsen shareholders Susi McWilliams and Sara Svedberg joined Frost Brown Todd in a successful trade secrets case on behalf…

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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2024 Angels

August 19, 2024

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…

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29 Turner Padget attorneys honored among top in the nation by Best Lawyers

August 19, 2024

Turner Padget is pleased to announce the recognition of 29 of its attorneys across South Carolina by Best Lawyers in America’s 2025 edition. Four of these attorneys were named “Ones…

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Beal, LLC recognizes its inclusion in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers Magazine

August 19, 2024

Beal, LLC, a Columbia, South Carolina restructuring and insolvency boutique, announces that Michael M. Beal has been selected for inclusion in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®…

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Now accepting RFPs for Leadership Columbia class of 2025 Class Project

August 19, 2024

Leadership Columbia (LC) seeks to partner with one nonprofit organization for the LC25 Class Project. The selected organization will benefit from a dedicated team of approximately 60 individuals with various…

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City of Columbia Public Relations, Media, and Marketing Department partners with Sistercare for second annual toiletry drive

August 19, 2024

WHO: The City of Columbia Public Relations, Media, and Marketing Department is collaborating with Sistercare for the second annual toiletry drive. Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps victims and families recover from…

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South Carolina State Fair announces flash sale to celebrate 46 counties

August 19, 2024

The South Carolina State Fair announced a special flash sale on admission tickets in honor of our 46 counties. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South…

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Richland County notifying property owners of reassessment

August 19, 2024

Notices sent through mail are not tax bills; use online application for appeals Property owners in Richland County will soon get a better idea of the value of their property. The County…

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Proactive MD Lexington Health Center wins Best of South Carolina Regional award

August 19, 2024

The votes have been counted and the results are in! The Proactive MD Lexington Health Center is a 2024 Best of South Carolina Regional winner. Proactive MD® is excited to…

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Richland One awards Educational Ingenuity Grants to five teachers

August 19, 2024

Five Richland One teachers have been awarded $1,000 grants through the district’s 2024- 2025 Educational Ingenuity Grants Program. All Richland One teachers are eligible to apply for grant awards of…

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Lexington Two celebrates Teachers of the Year, Support Staff of the Year at reception

August 19, 2024

Lexington Two ushered in its new Performing Arts Center in a big way earlier this month, recognizing all school-level Teachers and Support Staff of the Year, followed by the announcement…

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Our Long Lost Prairie

August 16, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   As I stood near rattlesnake master, a plant of the prairie, bison thundered across the prairie with a great sweep of fire raging behind them, seemingly…

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Joye Law Firm attorneys honored in 2025 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch

August 16, 2024

Joye Law Firm is proud to announce that 18 attorneys from our five South Carolina offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in…

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