The Richland School District Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) Student Innovation Center was created to give students a place to explore and enhance their critical thinking, problem solving and innovation…
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What you need to know: South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 4-6, 2023. For 72 hours, tax-free items include computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories,…
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Toucan Tuesdays Every Tuesday from June 6 to August 8, 2023 On select Tuesdays this summer, visitors to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden can get buy-one-get-one-free admission along with buy-one-get-one-free ICEEs…
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HOF recognizes excellence in martial arts By Alex Junes-Ward London, United Kingdom: Famed global expedition leader and S.C. Black Belt Hall of Famer, Dr. Tom Mullikin, was inducted into yet…
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United Way of the Midlands’ WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to support the continuation of clinic services. WellPartners offers dental and…
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It’s a new day for health care in Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Bamberg counties, and MUSC Health Orangeburg celebrated these next steps at the “It’s a New Day Cafe” on Thursday,…
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By David Dubberly Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued headline-grabbing decisions in which it split along ideological lines. But it was Thursday’s unanimous decision in Groff v. DeJoy (June…
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The First Place Winning Boat: Robyn King of Columbia, SC The Patriotic Boat Parade on Lake Murray took place Saturday, July 1, 2023. The boat parade kicked off the 35th…
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Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for July 2023. See the full list of July events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Midlands Technical College’s Building Construction team placed second in the nation during the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, TeamWorks category. Hosted at the World Congress…
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Senator Thomas Alexander, president of the South Carolina Senate, talks from the trail July 3, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of short videos running throughout the month of July,…
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Multi-agency substation located in North Columbia By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) opened its seventeenth satellite substation with the new RCSD-led Midlands Gang Task Force…
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Public opening follows a line-up of celebration and community events The International African American Museum (IAAM) officially opened to the public on Tuesday, June 27, after over 20 years of…
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By Carolyn A. Stewart If you have been in the market for a new (or used) car in the last 2-3 years, you are probably aware that the cost of…
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By Reba Hull Campbell As a lifelong news junky, I love reading about the machinations of a newsroom – How do news stories actually get to the front page? Who…
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By Tom Poland Artificial Reefs & Memorial Fishing Grounds Early 1980s, it was. We put out to sink a ship. Waves tossed us about as we headed seaward to…
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The City of Orangeburg will be receiving $22.7 million that will fund a pedestrian bridge and parking lot at Railroad Corner. Secretary Pete Buttigieg, along with Congressman James Clyburn were…
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Serve & Connect and the North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) have reunited with the City of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department to host their annual Be Safe Summer…
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Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 20th anniversary on June 26, 2023. Scott Garvin established his firm in the Vista’s historic Gervais Place building in…
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Firm emphasizes East Coast growth plans in adding approximately 100 new jobs downtown in “region ripe for sophisticated, custom solutions” Garver, a multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with…
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The South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust’s (SCSBIT) Risk Control Manager Tim Hinson has been named Assistant Director for Risk Control, effective July 1. “Tim’s promotion is SCSBIT’s formal recognition…
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The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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The July 4 event will honor fallen soldier and RCSD deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 11th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be…
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Women Confidence Builders will be hosting its biggest event of 2023 with a growth and diversity discussion from authors Bertina Ceccarelli and Susanne Tedrick as well as a guest speech…
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With temperatures on the rise, Dominion Energy is offering a few simple ways to conserve energy and manage your energy bill this summer. “Making simple changes in the summertime to…
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The South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association (SCEMSA), a nonprofit dedicated to improving EMS through advocacy, collaboration, and education, has been awarded a $35,000 grant to boost education accessibility in…
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The Richland Two Board of Trustees voted at its June 27 meeting to hire Dr. Kim Moore as the new superintendent of Richland School District Two. Dr. Kim Moore is the…
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SC7 2023 planners, guides, and partners will launch expedition on Saturday, July 1 WALHALLA, S.C. – The 4th-annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition across the Palmetto State will launch from…
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Annual event attended by Gov. Henry McMaster and U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson By Chris Carter With bands playing, choirs and soloists singing, flags waving, indoor pyrotechnics (fireworks), and nearly 6,000…
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Members of the community are invited to join the Laurens County Master Gardener Association for a presentation on bulb culture. The presentation will include helpful tips on such topics as…
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Four school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award winners. This year, Mr. Bobby Cunningham,…
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SY the Label, a Columbia, SC-based women’s wear, fashion brand with a mission to bring freedom to working women, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated fall…
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At the June 13, 2023 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Elizabeth J. Render as the district’s new special education director. Render…
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What you need to know: If you live in South Carolina and work from home for an out-of-state employer, South Carolina Income Taxes will be withheld from your paycheck, and…
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Newberry College has appointed Dr. Steven R. McClung to serve as dean of business & communications, beginning in July. McClung comes to Newberry from Florida A&M University, where he has…
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Bassmaster has named Lake Murray #4 out of 100 in their 2023 “100 Best Bass Lakes Revealed” list. The story was featured in the July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine. “After months…
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Gustafson, currently dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mercer University, will begin in the role at PC on Aug. 1 The Presbyterian College Board of Trustees…
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The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa announces it has completed the resort’s second phase renovation that includes a transformation of guest rooms and suites, which…
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SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, announced that Andrea H. Marshall, J.D., has been elected chairperson and elected to serve on the SCRA’s board…
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Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company successfully launched an enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) solution, Spark, last month, built on the foundation of Salesforce and with the help of Salesforce…
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The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Herlihy as its new executive director. She served as the Foundation’s interim…
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In recent years, Columbia College has established itself as a national leader in Trauma-Informed Education and Practices. The Division of Education offers a Master of Education in Trauma-Informed Education as…
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The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be open on Independence Day – and will offer special hours over the preceding weekend: • OPEN 10 a.m.-5 p.m.…
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Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is allocating $551,535,983 in funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to help…
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Turning Pages SC, a leading adult literacy nonprofit, and Richland Library, an innovative library system, have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership aimed at revolutionizing literacy in our community. This…
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Newberry College has announced a new partnership with Metz Culinary Management, which will transform the campus dining experience beginning this fall. The new partnership will bring greater choice and healthy…
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County also seeks to expand flight instruction services at Hamilton-Owens facility Richland County Government has issued requests for information (RFIs) related to Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services and flight instruction…
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City of Columbia Parking Services has announced an amnesty program. Citizens will have the opportunity to have all late fees forgiven that are 30 days up to 3 years old.…
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Cassie Radford, an investigator with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was named the first annual winner of the Nancy Moody Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement. The award is sponsored…
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