Adams and Reese has 10 Columbia office attorneys honored in 2025 Best Lawyers

August 15, 2024

The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 edition features 160 Adams and Reese attorneys ranked by their peers among “Best Lawyers” and “Ones to Watch”. Ten of those attorneys practice in…

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Best Lawyers in America honors 32 Robinson Gray attorneys in 2025 edition

August 15, 2024

Robinson Gray has achieved a new firm record as The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 32 of its attorneys. Twenty-seven in the firm made the main Best Lawyers list in…

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Robinson and Smith honored again by Best Lawyers in 2025 edition

August 15, 2024

Jonathan M. Robinson and G. Murrell Smith of Smith Robinson law firm are being honored again by The Best Lawyers in America® in the publication’s upcoming 2025 edition. This is…

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Six Morton & Gettys attorneys included in new edition of Best Lawyers in America

August 15, 2024

Six Morton & Gettys attorneys are being honored in a wide range of practice areas in the newest edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion piece, “Best Lawyers:…

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All attorneys at Lourie Law Firm honored by Best Lawyers in America

August 15, 2024

In its 2025 edition, The Best Lawyers in America® has again honored every attorney at Lourie Law Firm. Here are those listed, with the practice areas in which they are…

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Callison Tighe’s Brannon and Tighe named Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers

August 15, 2024

Of the 12 attorneys at Callison Tighe & Robinson recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, two stand out in particular – Bert Brannon and Mike…

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Burnette receives “Best Lawyers” Lawyer of the Year honors

August 15, 2024

Burnette Shutt & McDaniel co-founder M. Malissa Burnette is being honored as Lawyer of the Year for the Columbia area in Employment Law – Individuals in the new edition of…

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Twelve attorneys at Callison Tighe honored again in Best Lawyers edition for 2025

August 15, 2024

Twelve lawyers at Callison Tighe & Robinson are named in the Columbia area 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Each had been recognized by the publication for the…

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Again in 2025 edition, all attorneys at Lewis Babcock honored by Best Lawyers in America

August 15, 2024

The quality of representation provided across the board by Lewis Babcock law firm remains high, according to The Best Lawyers in America®. In its 2025 edition, the publication has, for…

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Columbia Chamber announces 2025 Leadership Columbia class

August 15, 2024

60 Local Individuals selected for 52nd Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the…

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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $180,000 to six South Carolina organizations

August 15, 2024

More than $4.1 million in grants awarded since Foundation’s inception Each year, the band donates to different organizations that align with the priority areas that the band selects for the…

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Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business partner to enhance sustainability and economic development

August 15, 2024

Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business Partner to Enhance Sustainability and Economic Development Sustain SC is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina Darla…

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John Cuttino elected 2024-2025 President of the NFJE

August 15, 2024

John E. Cuttino elected 2024-25 President of the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence. Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that John E. Cuttino has been elected as the 2024-2025 President of…

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NAI Columbia announces July 2024 transactions

August 15, 2024

The firm executed $4 million in sales and leased 283,445 SF this month Sales: Bill Lamar, John Gregory, PE, CCIM, and Tristan Lee sold ±9,155 SF at 14 Monckton Blvd.…

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Billfish: Catch & Release

August 15, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Billfish Conservation & Record Releases of Blue Marlin I wanted a real-deal Ernest Hemingway long-bill cap to let me see into the depths. One that would…

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State Museum receives 250k IMLS Museums for America grant to digitize its Natural History collection

August 15, 2024

The grant will support staffing to digitize nearly 5,000 fossils The South Carolina State Museum has been awarded a fourth Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America…

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Five Richardson Thomas partners honored in “Best Lawyers”

August 15, 2024

The just-released 2025 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” includes another outstanding showing for Richardson Thomas in the national directory, with five of the firm’s partners included in at least…

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Griffin Humphries attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

August 15, 2024

Griffin Humphries founding members James M. Griffin and Badge Humphries are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America . James M. Griffin, based in Columbia, is…

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11 at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel honored in “Best Lawyers,” including a Lawyer of the Year

August 15, 2024

Eleven attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the just-released 2025 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion guide, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” a total…

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Best Lawyers in America honors five Bluestein Attorneys in 2025 edition

August 15, 2024

  Best Lawyers in America has named four Bluestein Attorneys to its 2025 Best Lawyers list for Columbia, and another to its “Ones to Watch” list. The attorneys on the…

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No reserve, no retreat, no regrets

August 15, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   This week, my Dad developed the beginnings of aspirated pneumonia. I was already planning on coming to see him, but that phone call caused me to…

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Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America

August 15, 2024

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

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CPI for all items rises 0.2 percent in July; shelter up

August 15, 2024

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after declining 0.1 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.…

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Where Vikings and Sandlappers Converge

August 14, 2024

Iceland, the Fridrikssons, and the necessity of addressing environmental challenges for all of humanity By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD HAVING SPENT MUCH OF THE LAST 40 YEARS traveling around the…

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LPL and Raymond James now offer Inspire Investing’s Fidelis ETF

August 14, 2024

Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF (NYSE: FDLS), whose mandate is to replicate the faith and factor-based Fidelis 100 Index, is now available through LPL and Raymond James custody platforms, in addition…

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United Way to invest nearly $15 million to meet basic needs and foster resilience in the Midlands

August 14, 2024

United Way of the Midlands will invest more than $14.9 million in funding to community organizations over the next year, including $3.2 million in impact grants for its 2024-2025 fiscal…

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GMC’s landscape architecture services expanding to the Carolinas

August 14, 2024

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) has expanded its landscape architecture services to the Carolinas with the addition of Tripp Barrineau as vice president of landscape architecture in the firm’s Charlotte office.…

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School District Five names interim Director of Special Services

August 14, 2024

Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Jinni Friend as the interim Director of Special Services. Friend currently serves as the Coordinator of Special Services. Prior to that position,…

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Coastal Carolina University celebrates topping out at new Indoor Practice Facility

August 14, 2024

Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction joined Coastal Carolina University for a special topping-out celebration at the new Indoor Practice Facility on Tuesday, August 13. Designed to accommodate various…

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Butterfly release will honor and remember women affected by ovarian cancer

August 13, 2024

The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 26 (5:30 pm) at the SC State House to raise awareness of…

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County altering hours at 2 drop-off facilities

August 13, 2024

Changes going into effect Sept. 9 aim to make service more efficient Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling is introducing changes at two drop-off facilities to reduce confusion for residents,…

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Cayce Re-introduces Cayce Code Compliance team

August 13, 2024

The City of Cayce is rolling out a brand-new look for their Cayce Code Compliance Department. Cayce Interim City Manager, Jim Crosland, stated, “We want the public to know that our Code…

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Financial Planning Association of South Carolina to host Annual Symposium on October 1 in Columbia

August 13, 2024

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina is excited to announce its Annual Symposium, taking place on October 1, 2024, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This premier event…

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South Carolina Bar Foundation awards 3.7 million in grants for fiscal year 2025

August 13, 2024

The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants to 42 law-related organizations and programs totaling over $3.7 million for Fiscal Year 2025. The grants will go to nonprofit organizations across…

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Smith Robinson names attorney Shanon Peake as a member

August 13, 2024

Shanon Peake has been named a member of Smith Robinson, after five years with the law firm. Her practice with the firm covers a wide range of civil litigation, including…

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Colliers | South Carolina promotes Jonah Burriss to Assistant Property Manager in its Columbia office

August 13, 2024

Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotion of Jonah Burriss to Assistant Property Manager within the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team in its Columbia office. In this role, Burriss…

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Upcoming changes to Nationwide Real Estate Sales: What you should know

August 13, 2024

A local broker’s perspective of South Carolina changes for buyers, sellers, and agents Effective August 17, new legislation introduces several key provisions designed to enhance transparency and accountability in real…

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Main Street District welcomes new lead for Yellow Shirt Ambassadors

August 13, 2024

Jared Harper joins the Main Street District as the new Operations Manager The Main Street District announces Jared Harper as the new Operations Manager for the clean and safe team, also…

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Prisma Health partners with March of Dimes to offer NICU Family Support® program to its patients

August 13, 2024

NICU Family Support Program Coordinator to administer program at Prisma Health Midlands hospitals Prisma Health is proud to announce a new partnership with March of Dimes to enhance support for…

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Harbison Theatre curates an artistically diverse 2024-2025 season

August 13, 2024

The award-winning venue sets the stage for an exciting new year at the most colorful seats in town Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College has launched its new 2024-2025 season.…

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US Brick expands Richland County, SC, operations

August 13, 2024

$5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs US Brick, a closely held manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, today announced it is expanding its Richland County operations.…

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S.C. American Revolution 250 Commission invites public to Spartanburg events

August 13, 2024

The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) invites the public to its Quarter 1 Commission meeting and activities, which will be held in Spartanburg on August 22 and 23.…

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Surcheros® enters South Carolina with multi-unit franchise deal

August 13, 2024

Emerging Fresh-Mex Brand Accelerates Expansion into New Markets Across the Southeast Surcheros® announced its expansion into South Carolina. The fast-casual favorite plans to open four new locations in the Columbia…

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Adams and Reese expands commercial real estate practice with Drew English

August 12, 2024

Adams and Reese LLP announced the addition of Partner Drew English, the newest member of the firm’s Corporate Services Practice Group. English has more than 25 years in commercial real…

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Nelson Mullins partner Larry Kristinik becomes chair of ABA Litigation Section

August 12, 2024

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce Columbia partner Larry Kristinik has become chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section for the 2024-25 bar year.…

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Lourie Law’s Tish Dozier Alleyne named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2024 Legal Elite

August 12, 2024

Tish Dozier Alleyne, a member of Lourie Law Firm in Columbia, has been named to the 2024 “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list compiled by Columbia Business Monthly. She was…

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Thomas, Hill included in new edition of “Legal Elite”

August 12, 2024

Brady Thomas and Amy Hill, two partners at Richardson Thomas, are honored in the latest edition of Columbia Business Monthly’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Thomas is listed among the…

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South Carolina nonprofits can now apply for Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation fall grants

August 12, 2024

Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education and community vitality. Funding is available to organizations in areas where Dominion Energy provides electricity or natural gas or has significant business interests. Deadline…

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GSSM and Duke Energy continue partnership with a $5,000 grant to support STEM summer programs

August 12, 2024

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that it has received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. This generous donation has…

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