Gautham Gondi, M.D. joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA

May 1, 2024

Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced the addition of Dr. Gautham Gondi to the team as of May 1st, 2024. Dr. Gondi joins us from OrthoVirgina in Lynchburg where he…

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13 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers

May 1, 2024

Reid T. Sherard Makes Seventh Appearance on Top 25: South Carolina Super Lawyers List Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is once again well-represented in the latest edition of Super Lawyers, the…

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Kevin Brown to chair South Carolina’s premier association for manufacturers

May 1, 2024

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Kevin Brown, Senior Vice President of Global Operations for the Textile Division at Milliken & Company, as the chair of the organization’s…

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Colliers South Carolina Report: Hospitality Market Updates

April 30, 2024

        Columbia With 685 rooms currently under construction, Columbia’s hospitality market is well-positioned for the market resurgence expected in 2025. This expected resurgence is driven by continued…

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Cayce Fire Dept. to unveil Therapy Horse on May 2

April 30, 2024

Cayce Fire Department Kicks Off Midlands Gives Campaign by introducing SC’s First Registered Fire Department Therapy Horse The Cayce Fire Department (CFD) is launching their Midlands Gives campaign request by…

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Shanon Peake of Smith Robinson named to Rising Stars List by S.C. Super Lawyers

April 30, 2024

South Carolina Super Lawyers has named Smith Robinson attorney Shanon Peake to its 2024 “Rising Stars” list. Shanon’s practice with the firm focuses on a wide variety of civil litigation…

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Firm founder again honored in “Super Lawyers” directory

April 30, 2024

For the 17th consecutive year, Lewis Babcock co-founder Keith Babcock has been selected to the South Carolina “Super Lawyers” list of leading attorneys. Mr. Babcock has practiced in South Carolina…

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Four from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in 2024 Super Lawyers

April 30, 2024

The 2024 edition of “Super Lawyers” is out, and the national directory includes four employment law attorneys from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. The four, all of whom have been honored…

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Bluestein, Newton and Sullivan all recognized again by SC Super Lawyers in 2024

April 30, 2024

A tradition of excellence was again recognized this year by South Carolina Super Lawyers®, as three partners at Bluestein Attorneys made the rating service’s 2024 list. They are: 1. Marti…

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14 Robinson Gray attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2024

April 30, 2024

Eleven attorneys with Robinson Gray law firm were named to the 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. One of them, member Betsy Gray, was again rated among the Top Ten…

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5 from Richardson Thomas included in latest “Super Lawyers” list

April 30, 2024

An overwhelming majority of the attorneys at Richardson Thomas are included in the just-released 2024 South Carolina “Super Lawyers” list and “Super Lawyers: Ones to Watch.” The honorees include Amy…

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Five Callison Tighe attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers for 2024

April 30, 2024

Five Callison Tighe & Robinson attorneys – William Bert Brannon, Richard C. Detwiler, Demetri “Jim” Koutrakos, Michael W. Tighe, and Harry A. Dixon – were recognized by South Carolina Super…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation’s eleventh annual Midlands Gives Day is on May 7

April 30, 2024

A record-breaking 607 nonprofit organizations are raising funds to make a difference in the Midlands. Midlands Gives Day, the highly anticipated 18-hour online giving event, returns on Tuesday, May 7.…

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SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities receives national programming accreditation

April 30, 2024

The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public residential high school for the arts located in downtown Greenville, announced that it received a reaccreditation by the…

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Marc Oberdorff, Senior Tax Counsel with Pope Flynn, elected fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel

April 29, 2024

Marc Oberdorff, senior tax counsel at Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel in…

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SC7 Leader Mullikin and Senate President Alexander discuss SC7 Expedition

April 29, 2024

In this series of short videos running throughout the next few weeks, South Carolina leaders will briefly expound on their experiences along the trail during the fifth annual SOUTH CAROLINA…

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Moss Blachman to tell about being an Air Force intelligence officer in Vietnam

April 29, 2024

Moss Blachman looks every bit the academic he has been for nearly a half-century, but one thing stands out: His suit coat usually features a small Bronze Star lapel pin.…

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Columbia Chamber and Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announce 2024 Small Business Champion winners

April 29, 2024

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and the Columbia Chamber are pleased to announce five businesses that have been selected to take part in the 2024 Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union…

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CAMS’ Charley Truesdale earns Association Management Specialist designation

April 29, 2024

Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced that Charley Truesdale, CMCA®, recently earned her Association Management Specialist (AMS®) designation. Charley has been with…

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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions

April 29, 2024

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BOZA) Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board…

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Central Electric Power Cooperative CEO Rob Hochstetler honored by Rose-Hulman Alumni Association

April 29, 2024

Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. CEO Rob Hochstetler has been recognized with the highest honor bestowed by the alumni association of the prestigious Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.  Hochstetler is the…

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Frontline leaders unite at South Carolina’s 2024 Opioid & Addiction Summit

April 29, 2024

South Carolina will host the Governor’s Opioid and Addiction Summit April 30 and May 1, uniting stakeholders from various sectors to fortify the battle against addiction and opioid misuse. Held at the Columbia…

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Charleston Day in Columbia: Leaders forge strong connections with legislators at successful inaugural event

April 29, 2024

The City of Charleston proudly announces the success of its inaugural “Charleston Day in Columbia,” a pivotal event fostering important connections with legislators statewide. Spearheaded by Mayor William S. Cogswell,…

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Lexington High Student receives $40,000 Scholarship and Internship offer from Amazon

April 29, 2024

Camila Rivera de Jesús from Lexington High School has been named an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient. She will receive up to $40,000 over four years to pursue a degree…

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FTC makes good on threat to ban most non-competes 

April 29, 2024

By Mark Bakker Maynard Nexsen Following a narrow 3-2 vote on party lines, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a sweeping final rule yesterday that – if it survives legal challenge…

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Department of Labor issues rule expanding overtime eligibility

April 29, 2024

By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule raising the salary thresholds for overtime pay exemptions.  The new…

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Columbia College Spring 2024 Commencement

April 26, 2024

“You are meant to do great things, and you will do them.” Graduation Speaker Savannah King shared words of power and promise for her fellow Class of 2024 graduates. She…

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Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 13th-annual Guardians of the Night

April 26, 2024

Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 13th annual…

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A Conversation with Daniel Rickenmann – Mayor, City of Columbia

April 25, 2024

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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Clean energy investments strengthen South Carolina farms and small businesses

April 25, 2024

Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Energy Costs and Expand Access to Cleaner Fueling Options In honor of Earth Day 2024, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres…

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Richland One announces finalists for top employee honors

April 25, 2024

Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon has announced the finalists for the district’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year Awards. “The finalists for these prestigious…

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Two Richland One High Schools ranked among ‘Best High Schools’ in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Ranking

April 25, 2024

Two Richland One high schools have been named among the “Best High Schools” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 ranking. Dreher High School and…

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New Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School principal announced

April 25, 2024

A familiar face will return to Lonnie B. Nelson as principal this summer. Dr. Maranda Hayward will become the new principal effective July 1. She will replace Dr. Twanisha Garner,…

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The largest TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchisee group in the southeast acquires Charlotte & Rock Hill locations

April 25, 2024

Gray Fox Strategic is a holding company headquartered in Columbia and Greenville, SC, that owns twenty-three franchises across five different brands. The bulk of the portfolio consists of the local…

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Nationally recognized Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Justin C. Lawlor

April 25, 2024

Attorney Justin C. Lawlor has joined the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. Lawlor graduated from the University of South Carolina’s School of Law.…

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Budweiser Clydesdales – Road closure, detours & parking

April 25, 2024

Chief Terrence Green would like to notify the Town of Lexington community that Main Street in downtown Lexington will be closed on Thursday, April 25, 2024, for the Budweiser Clydesdales.…

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Lawyerlisa Life Care planning team grows

April 25, 2024

LawyerLisa, LLC is pleased to announce Elder Care Coordinator, Cassandra Ignatowicz, CDP has been promoted to Director of Care Coordination. Additionally, Robyn Young joins the team serving the Lowcountry as…

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Tom Barkin of Federal Reserve Bank to speak at Small Business Week Breakfast

April 25, 2024

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is hosting a Small Business Week breakfast featuring President & CEO Tom Barkin of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on May 7, 2024.…

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Marketing Minute: Unlocking the Power of Employee Advocacy

April 24, 2024

  Marketing Minute by Mary Cullen, NP Strategy In today’s dynamic world, leveraging the power of employee advocacy can amplify your brand’s impact. NP Strategy Manager Mary Cullen shares how…

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Colliers Columbia Industrial Report: Vacancy drops with uptick in activity and developer interest

April 24, 2024

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2024 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Leasing activity was slower in the first quarter of 2024, however, tenant activity surged, creating optimism for…

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Chernoff Newman wins district Gold ADDY and local Best of Social at AAF Awards ceremony

April 24, 2024

Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, received several accolades including a Gold ADDY for American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 3 and “Best of…

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Smith Robinson law firm names three members to new executive committee

April 24, 2024

Smith Robinson law firm has appointed three of its members to a newly formed executive committee. The members are: • Jonathan M. Robinson, who was also elected to continue in…

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Lexington Medical Center to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 24, 2024

Lexington Medical Center will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Community members can drive through the location to drop off unused or expired prescriptions…

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Children’s Charities of the Midlands awards $138,000 to local children’s programs

April 24, 2024

Children’s Charities of the Midlands (CCM) has awarded more than $138,000 to 16 Midlands’ nonprofits that work to improve the lives of children and young people in our community. In…

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LawyerLisa life care team grows

April 24, 2024

LawyerLisa, LLC announced Elder Care Coordinator, Cassandra Ignatowicz, CDP has been promoted to Director of Care Coordination. Additionally, Robyn Young joins the team serving the Lowcountry as Elder Care Coordinator.…

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Governor McMaster celebrates at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

April 24, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster will join Zoo leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. In anticipation of the upcoming Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Day (May 1, 2024)…

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Robert F. Dozier elected to Prisma Health Board of Directors

April 24, 2024

Prisma Health is proud to announce the election of Robert F. Dozier to its board of directors. With an extensive background in financial services and a lifelong commitment to community…

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SC7 2024 is fully underway

April 24, 2024

Annual statewide expedition launched this week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition is fully underway having held several Earth Day kickoff events earlier this week.…

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