Sheriff Lott holds memorial service for fallen deputies

May 16, 2023

Wreath-laying ceremony begins National Police Week for RCSD By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The families of fallen deputies gathered at the gates of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) headquarters’…

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Historic Columbia announces 2023 Preservation Award winners 

May 16, 2023

Awards honor individuals and projects for design and preservation accomplishments    Historic Columbia announced the recipients of its 2023 Preservation Awards. Each year, Historic Columbia celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing local…

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Welvista donates new vehicles to three school districts for its smiles for a lifetime program

May 16, 2023

Welvista, a nonprofit organization that helps uninsured and underserved South Carolinians gain access to essential health services, donated new vehicles to three school districts in rural South Carolina for its…

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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance announces 2023 Woman of the Year

May 16, 2023

April Allen, Director of Government Relations for Continental, was named the 2023 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year at the annual Palmetto Women’s Manufacturing Forum hosted at…

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Record-breaking 2,600+ food lovers attend Columbia Food and Wine Festival in sixth year

May 15, 2023

The 2023 festival marks the largest year ever in attendance and support of the region’s culinary community The 2023 Columbia Food and Wine Festival brought 2,699 food lovers together for…

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Jack Pringle joins Nelson Mullins’ Columbia office

May 15, 2023

Longtime Columbia-area lawyer Jack Pringle, CIPP-US, has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP at the firm’s main office in Columbia. Pringle is an accomplished legal professional with more than…

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Cason Development Group adds developer

May 15, 2023

Commercial real estate veteran Tripp Bradley has joined Cason Development Group. Bradley will be working on expanding the development of national retail projects for Cason Development Group. “We are very…

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Rotarians bought an ambulance for Ukraine!

May 15, 2023

Rotarians in District 7770 of South Carolina purchased and delivered a fully stocked Mercedes Benz ambulance for the people of Ukraine. A Rotary Club in New Jersey found a contact…

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The Vista celebrates the outdoors with River Runner anniversary and fireflies

May 15, 2023

Two celebrations will take place in The Vista the weekend of May 19th – River Runner Outdoor Center anniversary and Congaree National Park’s synchronous fireflies celebration. River Runner Outdoor Center…

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Two South Carolina students named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars

May 15, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical…

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Four South Carolina SBDC clients win state SBA Awards

May 15, 2023

Joseph Wilson, Tremaine Moore, Marvin Ross and Michael Williams recognized for excellence in advancing the needs of the small business community The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC),…

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Wilson Associates adds new agent with broad residential, investment property, lake area expertise

May 15, 2023

Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, has added Amanda Harbin to its growing team of top-notch community-minded agents. Harbin brings a unique background as both a…

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Blue Star program provides free summer admission to military and their families

May 15, 2023

The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum is all about honoring those who have served in uniform since our nation’s beginning. So we are once again proud to…

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Emily Pitts becomes Director of Community Based Programs at The Woodlands at Furman

May 15, 2023

Emily Pitts has joined The Woodlands at Furmans’ directorial team as the new Director of Community Based Programs. A South Carolina native, Pitts earned her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology…

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Garvin Design Group projects win Historic Columbia 2023 Preservation Awards

May 15, 2023

Two adaptive reuse projects by Columbia architecture and interior design firm Garvin Design Group (GDG) won Preservation Awards at Historic Columbia’s 2023 awards ceremony. The awards were presented at a…

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Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd to host Breakfast Briefing

May 15, 2023

The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd will host a Breakfast Briefing on May 25, highlighting legal considerations for family enterprises. The Breakfast…

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Four South Carolina SBDC clients win state SBA awards

May 13, 2023

Joseph Wilson, Tremaine Moore, Marvin Ross and Michael Williams recognized for excellence in advancing the needs of the small business community The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC),…

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Perry Bradley and BBC receive top FBI leadership award

May 12, 2023

FBI director’s award recognizes “outstanding contributions to our nation’s communities” By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   BUILDING BETTER COMMUNTIES (BBC), a Columbia-based nonprofit which helps support marginalized and struggling communities…

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Lieutenant Governor to address media and guests at forthcoming SC7 event

May 12, 2023

The South Carolina Seven (SC7) Expedition will host its first-of-the-year press event announcing SC7 sponsors, ambassadors, and other key pieces of information about this year’s SC7 Expedition. The press event…

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South Atlantic Canners, Inc. expanding Lee County operations

May 11, 2023

$28.7 Million Investment Will Create 15 New Jobs Over the Next Five Years South Atlantic Canners, Inc. (South Atlantic Canners), a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola distributors, today announced…

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International African American Museum receives Riley Institute’s OneSouthCarlolina Partners in Progress Award

May 11, 2023

Charleston’s International African American Museum (IAAM) received the second annual OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award from Furman University’s Riley Institute. The award was presented to IAAM President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews by…

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SCRA selected to participate in new NSF initiative to grow clean energy in South Carolina

May 11, 2023

The South Carolina Research Authority is a core member of a team selected as an inaugural recipient of up to $1 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program.…

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Cathy Tang of Spring Valley High School named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar

May 11, 2023

Spring Valley High School senior Cathy Tang is receiving one of the highest honors for high school students. This week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the selection of…

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Wyatt receives grant, donates funds to children’s library

May 11, 2023

Julia Wyatt, an elementary education major at Newberry College, always looks for ways to ‘pay it forward.’ When she learned she had been awarded a scholarship by the Cindy Mackie…

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Bob Knowlton named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property in Columbia

May 11, 2023

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Bob Knowlton was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property in Columbia. Only a…

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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards approximately $160,000 to South Carolina

May 11, 2023

Grants Part of More Than $13 Million Awarded to Support Literacy and Education Programs During 30th Anniversary The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of approximately $160,000 in literacy grants…

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Trinity Partners facilitates industrial investment sale in Columbia, SC

May 11, 2023

Nick Stomski, SIOR, Partner and Jake Nidiffer, Senior Brokerage Associate of Trinity Partners, represented the seller in the investment sale of an industrial property in Columbia’s southeast industrial corridor. The…

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New development announced on Lake Murray in Chapin

May 11, 2023

A new lakefront development, WhiteWater Landing, has just been announced on the Timberlake property on Lake Murray. The project represents an investment of over $250 million dollars in current and…

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Project Management Institute South Carolina Midlands Chapter to host annual conference for professionals

May 10, 2023

Project Management Institute (PMI) SC Midlands, a leading professional organization, is pleased to announce its annual conference for professionals, which will be held on Friday May 19th at the River Center…

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Leadership Columbia completes St. Lawrence Place community center

May 10, 2023

The 2023 class project includes new indoor and outdoor spaces for resident use The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 has completed a new community center at St. Lawrence…

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United Home Loan Services, Inc. continues growth with market expansion, new loan originator

May 10, 2023

Local mortgage lender expands to Alabama and Tennessee, adds new loan expert United Home Loan Services, Inc. (NMLS #70641), headquartered in downtown Greenville, SC, announced a new addition to its…

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Lourie Center hosts water fitness classes for adults at Maxcy Gregg Pool

May 10, 2023

In keeping with its mission to provide fitness, educational, and social activities for older adults, the Lourie Center offers a year-round schedule of classes for older adults to stay physically…

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Keep your shoulders pointed forward

May 10, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   Just yesterday, I re-watched some film clips of Earl Campbell.  If you don’t know who Earl Campbell is, he was a running back in the NFL for…

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20 Lessons Learned: From Diploma to Today

May 10, 2023

By Reba Hull Campbell   ‘Tis the season for college graduations. USC’s recent graduation weekend makes me realize I walked across the Carolina Coliseum stage 40 years ago to pick…

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Colliers represents M Garden, LLC in the purchase of a unique event venue on Bush River Road

May 10, 2023

Crawford Prezioso of Colliers | South Carolina represented M Garden, LLC in the acquisition of a ±7,000-square-foot event venue located at 3506 Bush River Road. M Garden was purchased by…

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SCCADVASA joins the South Carolina Indian Affairs Commission to host a Summit on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirits

May 10, 2023

#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWActionNow #MMIWG2S Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Indian Affairs Commission will be hosting a Summit on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The MMISWG2 Summit is part of a movement that…

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More than 11,300 student loan borrowers in South Carolina approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

May 10, 2023

PSLF highlighted as Public Service Recognition Week begins Today, to mark Public Service Recognition Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has approved nearly 616,000 borrowers nationwide for…

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WREN celebrates passage of Paid Leave for Educators in South Carolina

May 10, 2023

Today, the Paid Leave for Educators (H 3908) passed the House unanimously. This bill is off to the Governor’s desk for signature. Soon, more than 55,000 educators in South Carolina…

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Statement from Palmetto State Teachers Association on passage of parental leave benefits bill

May 10, 2023

Palmetto State Teachers Association applauds today’s unanimous vote in the South Carolina House to concur with Senate amendments to H. 3908, a bill that will make educators in South Carolina…

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Shayla Merritt named Marketing Director of Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency

May 10, 2023

Cyberwoven, an award-winning South Carolina-based brand, marketing, and website design and development firm, is proud to announce Shayla Merritt as the firm’s new Marketing Director. Merritt to become Cyberwoven’s first…

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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy graduates 41 at 10th annual hooding ceremony

May 9, 2023

The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy held its 10th hooding ceremony Friday, sending 41 new doctors of pharmacy into the first stage of their professional careers. One word seemed to…

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Mungo Homes Foundation announces Week of Service

May 9, 2023

The Mungo Homes Foundation is proud to announce the second-annual Week of Service, which will take place May 8-12.  With a tradition of giving back to the community and adhering to…

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John T. Lay, Jr. selected by Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders for seventh consecutive year

May 9, 2023

Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is pleased to announce that John T. Lay, Jr. has been selected for inclusion as a Global Leader in the 2023 edition of Who’s Who Legal…

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FAAAC to host Conversations with Collectors: The Joys of Collecting Black Art

May 9, 2023

The Friends of African American Art and Culture (FAAAC) presents Conversations with Collectors: The Joys of Collecting Black Art, featuring collectors Patrick Diamond, Dr. Philip Toussaint, and Marjorie Hammock on…

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Kugels & Collards announces First Annual Kugel Cook Off winners

May 9, 2023

On Sunday, April 23 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Columbia, SC, three judges hovered over a table of 17 Pyrex casseroles. Each dish contained a kugel, or “noodle…

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Travel and Tourism Week proclamation celebrates industry’s economic impact

May 9, 2023

At a recognition event celebrating the Palmetto State’s $29 billion tourism industry, Gov. Henry McMaster proclaimed May 7-13, 2023 is Travel and Tourism Week in South Carolina. His announcement aligns with…

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Richland One administrative assistant named NAEOP Office Professional of the Year

May 9, 2023

Bridget S. Bookert, the administrative assistant and bookkeeper at Olympia Learning Center, has been named the 2023 Olive T. Ritchie Office Professional of the Year by the National Association of…

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Richland County seeks public input on proposed 2023-2024 budget

May 9, 2023

The County welcomes feedback from the public on its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2023, and ends June 30, 2024. An in-person public hearing…

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Big fishing means big economic impact

May 9, 2023

From XVI World Bass Championship to Bassmaster Elite Series, and Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour – Lake Murray is The Top Fishing Destination Over the last 6 months Capital…

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Wingard’s Market announces special celebration for Mother’s Day and the grand reopening of the Produce Market

May 9, 2023

Wingard’s Market is excited to announce their plans for the Oh, So, Sweet Mother’s Day Celebration and Produce Market Grand Reopening on Saturday May 13, from 9 AM – 5…

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