State Museum to celebrate those with Disabilities during Disability Pride Day on July 8

June 15, 2023

Event features inclusive activities, including a community art project, silent disco, sensory-friendly shows and more  The State Museum is excited to announce its first Disability Pride Day event, celebrating the…

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NP Strategy expands into Alabama

June 15, 2023

NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, welcomes Briana Bryant to its office in Birmingham, Alabama. Bryant, an award-winning public relations professional with…

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UnidosUS launches HOME initiative to create four million Latino homeowners by 2030

June 15, 2023

The initiative will help break down barriers to homeownership for Latinos; Wells Fargo signs on as first anchor funder UnidosUS, a nonprofit, nonpartisan Hispanic civil rights organization, has launched HOME…

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Trinity Partners facilitates the sale and lease of Flex Building in West Columbia, SC

June 15, 2023

Partner, Nick Stomski and Senior Brokerage Associate, Jake Nidiffer represented the buyer in the purchase of a flex property located at 100 Branch Road in West Columbia. Following this transaction,…

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SIOS Technology announces Regional partnership with Zepto Consulting

June 15, 2023

Zepto Consulting to Resell SIOS SANless Clustering Software in Southeast Asia SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR), announced it has partnered…

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Your Continental Divide

June 15, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Something trendy comes along that’s annoying and you resist. Some manager at work decides to implement a new work procedure. You don’t like it. “C’mon now,…

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Sage Parts establishing new global headquarters, expanding team with facility in Greenville County

June 15, 2023

World market leader in replacement parts for aviation ground support equipment to invest $1.7 million and create 73 new jobs at new headquarters, distribution facility Sage Parts Plus, Inc. (Sage…

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Nothing ever happens the same way twice

June 15, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   One of the great principles in life I learned from Aslan in one of the Chronicles of Narnia movies. Aslan is by far my favorite character…

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Richland County Offices, Drop-off Sites Closed Monday for Juneteenth

June 15, 2023

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, Richland County Government offices will close Monday, June 19. Richland County’s C&D Landfill Drop-off Center and Lower Richland Drop-off Center will be closed Monday…

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4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray presented by Lexington Medical Center

June 14, 2023

Lexington Medical Center Proudly Presents the 35th Annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray, Saturday, July 1. 12:00 PM: Patriotic Boat Parade at Bomb Island Enjoy the patriotic display…

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USC Upstate partners with Greenville Technical College to establish reverse transfer agreement for students

June 14, 2023

The University of South Carolina Upstate has partnered with Greenville Technical College (GTC) to establish a Reverse Transfer Agreement that allows students who transfer from a two-year technical or community…

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Ania Suber and Kate Hughes join Garvin Design Group

June 14, 2023

Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group recently welcomed two new teammates. Ania Suber, a Clemson University School of Architecture graduate, joins the firm for the first time…

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Colliers Report: Hospitality outperformed year-over-year, had strong start to 2023

June 14, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2023 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights Investors and property owners encountered a unique market situation as they navigated the current lending environment.…

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Richland County to host community drop-in on Pineview Road widening

June 14, 2023

An upcoming informational drop-in meeting will update Richland County residents on planned upgrades to Pineview Road, south of Columbia. By widening parts of Pineview between Shop and Garners Ferry roads,…

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Introducing the Southeastern BBQ Showdown coming to Segra Park in June of 2024

June 14, 2023

Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) held a press conference on the front steps of Segra Park, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. “A year from now, in June of…

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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health and SC Department on Aging release recommendations to combat social isolation in older adults

June 13, 2023

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, in partnership…

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Central Midlands Council of Governments hires local manager to serve as new Executive Director

June 13, 2023

Britt Poole has been hired as the new Executive Director for the Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG,) effective July 1, 2023. Poole comes to the agency with 22 years…

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Tiller appointed interim chief development officer

June 13, 2023

Newberry College has appointed William “Bill” Tiller as interim chief development officer. The Clinton native came to Newberry in July 2021 as director of development for athletics, and since then…

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C.W. Bowman was a ‘tunnel rat’ in Vietnam, hear about it at the Relic Room

June 13, 2023

In some parts of Vietnam, the Viet Cong lived for months at a time under the Earth, in elaborate tunnel systems so sophisticated that they included hospitals, training areas, and…

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Matthew Richardson inducted into the South Carolina State University Thomas E. Miller Society

June 13, 2023

Wyche attorney Matthew Richardson has been inducted into the South Carolina State University Thomas E. Miller Society.  The Society recognizes cumulative philanthropy from individuals and organizations that demonstrate commitment to…

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Goodwyn Mills Cawood relocates Charleston office

June 12, 2023

Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) has relocated its Charleston office to the Charleston Technology Center on the Upper Peninsula. “Our team is excited to be located on…

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First Community Bank Leadership Institute graduates “tackle hunger” in the Midlands

June 12, 2023

First Community Bank is pleased to announce the successful completion of its “Tackling Hunger” campaign with more than 4,000 non-perishable food items collected and donated to local organizations. The campaign…

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SC Center for Fathers and Families announces Ford, Carter in new MarComm roles

June 12, 2023

Jai-Anna Carter, a communications associate on staff since 2021, has been promoted to Marketing and Communications Manager. Jai-Anna is a creative communicator and visual artist with a passion for storytelling…

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SCEDA announces winners of its Rising Star Award

June 12, 2023

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is excited to announce Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development for the South Carolina Power Team, and Dolton Williams, Executive Director of…

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Major fashion exhibition featuring Alexander McQueen and Ann Ray coming this fall

June 12, 2023

Garments and photographs document their shared artistic journey and friendship The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to present Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous, a major fashion and…

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Dalton Stancil joins Colliers South Carolina as Market Analyst

June 12, 2023

Colliers South Carolina announces that Dalton Stancil has joined its team as a Market Analyst, working with the firm’s offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg. Stancil is responsible for…

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SCETV announces Adrienne Fairwell as President and CEO

June 12, 2023

Fairwell returns to SCETV after serving as General Manager for Arizona PBS Adrienne Fairwell has been named the new President and CEO of South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV)…

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River’s Edge Retreat’s Project Cabin Revival is paving the way for lasting summer camp memories

June 12, 2023

River’s Edge Retreat, a cherished local camp known for its game changing swimming and sports camp experiences for underserved youth, has launched Project Cabin Revival. This initiative aims to create a more…

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Smith, Currie & Hancock and Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker combine, creating construction law and government contracts powerhouse

June 12, 2023

Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP and Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP, two of the nation’s leading construction and federal government contract law firms, have announced their combination. The union…

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South Carolina Department of Education announces new leadership for Allendale County Schools

June 12, 2023

In its role as the managing authority for Allendale County Schools, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the appointment of Ms. Angela Jacobs as Interim Administrator of the…

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SAFE Federal Credit Union selected as recipient of Inaugural MeridanLink Arc Award

June 12, 2023

SAFE Federal Credit Union received the inaugural Arc Award during MeridianLink’s annual User Forum at Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, CA. The Arc Awards recognize and celebrate financial institutions that leverage the…

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River Bluff High School announces exciting coaching changes for women’s lacrosse program

June 12, 2023

River Bluff High School is delighted to introduce Head Coach Shannon Aikens as the newest addition to their women’s lacrosse program. Coach Aikens will bring her extensive experience and passion…

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USC advances key student projects

June 12, 2023

The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees advanced several key student-focused projects and initiatives during its meeting on Friday (June 9). Among the items reviewed Friday: Final approval of…

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SC Housing Board of Commissioners names interim executive director

June 12, 2023

The Board of Commissioners of the SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) announced that Richard Hutto has been named the agency’s interim executive director. Hutto comes to…

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SCEDA names Jeff Ruble “Local Developer of the Year”

June 12, 2023

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced Jeff Ruble, Director of Richland County Economic Development, as the winner of its “Local Developer of the Year” award. Ruble received the…

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Venture Carolina launches 2023 Palmetto Venture Fellowship

June 9, 2023

Venture Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the funding gap between investors and entrepreneurs has once again partnered with the South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, VentureSouth, and…

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Colliers Report: Rental rates grew as occupancy bounced back

June 9, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2023 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights Rental rates continued to grow as absorption and total occupancy rose and deliveries slowed. Despite the lack…

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Reminder: Your state tax refund may be lower next year due to withholding adjustments

June 8, 2023

What you need to know: With the Withholding Tax Table updates, less taxes are being withheld from paychecks in 2023, which may result in reduced refunds next year For those…

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Beach Commercial sells 620-acre fully entitled tract in Jasper County

June 8, 2023

Charleston’s oldest locally family owned full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, announced today that it facilitated the sale of a 620-acre tract of…

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Rescuing Buster

June 8, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   One day last week I was driving to work and as I came to an intersection in our neighborhood, there was a bulldog out in the…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

June 8, 2023

NeuroHope Therapeutics, Ortho-Dx, and Skilldora were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Glossifi, Heartbeat Technologies, Parimer Scientific, and Secure Process Intelligence received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…

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Blink Book Review #2: Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin

June 8, 2023

By Reba Hull Campbell   Is there anything that we take for granted more than the power of our five senses? Gretchen Rubin’s new book, “Life in Five Senses, How…

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Life’s Healing Elixir

June 8, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   A Sunday sojourn found me at Healing Springs near Blackville, South Carolina. There I stood on Gods Acre, property deeded to God. Palm Sunday it was,…

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Chambers again honors Robinson Gray, singling out Gray, Stepp and Watson

June 8, 2023

In its 2023 edition, Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, has again honored Robinson Gray for its work in the area of general commercial litigation. “Robinson Gray Stepp…

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Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour highlights farm life

June 8, 2023

This weekend, the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour brings together two of the state’s most vital industries, agriculture and tourism, to 15 farm- and art-related sites around Richland County.…

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Nephron announces new president of 503B Outsourcing Facility

June 8, 2023

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced Christopher Fortier, PharmD, FASHP, CPEL, will join as President of its 503B Outsourcing Facility. In his new role, Fortier will oversee all operations at the industry-leading…

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Colliers | South Carolina and Red Rock Developments win 2022 SIOR Member to Member Associate Transaction Award

June 8, 2023

Colliers brokers in Columbia and Red Rock Developments professionals were recently honored by the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) for a top industrial transaction globally in 2022…

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SCRA announces new finance and administration director

June 8, 2023

The South Carolina Research Authority announced its new director of finance and administration, Laura Terry, who is responsible for leading the strategic direction of SCRA’s finance and administration function. She also serves…

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World Ocean Day

June 7, 2023

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Ready to Inspire Visitors to Make Waves for Conservation Kick Off Summer with a Visit to Riverbanks on World Ocean Day There are many reasons to…

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Tyra McBride selected as the 2023 Capital Young Professional of the Year

June 7, 2023

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Tyra McBride was selected as the Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s (CMM) 2023 Capital Young Professional of the Year. The CMM Capital Young Professional Awards recognized…

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