Understanding the Differences: Banks, Hard Money, & Private Lending

February 11, 2023

By John Della Bella, Lima One Capital Whether it’s a loan for a fix-and-flip investment, capital to purchase a multifamily property as a long-term investment, or a line of credit…

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MUSC Board of Trustees votes to move forward on long-term lease and operations agreement with tRMC

February 10, 2023

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled committee sessions and board meeting on Feb. 9 and 10,…

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Dr. Stephanie Frazier Cook named Interim President and CEO of South Carolina ETV and Public Radio

February 10, 2023

Dr. Cook to move into interim leadership role on March 4 The ETV Commission has selected Dr. Stephanie Frazier Cook to serve as Interim President and CEO of South Carolina…

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American Airlines restarts nonstop service from CAE to MIA

February 10, 2023

American Airlines has announced that it will be restarting its nonstop service from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Miami International Airport (MIA) beginning June 3, 2023. The route will…

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At the Relic Room, hear about what the battle of Firebase Ripcord was like

February 10, 2023

As visitors approach the entrance of the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, the first thing they see is a huge diorama of Fire Support Base Ripcord, depicting…

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The Main Thing

February 10, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   One of my mentors says, “Too many choices and too many voices.”  He is right. Taking a shower is a great example. It used to be…

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Clinton High Firefighter II Program Trains for Vehicle Extrication

February 9, 2023

Clinton High School (CHS) Students in the Firefighter II class took part in a Basic Vehicle Extrication class as part of their certification. Students learned how to identify different vehicle…

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Eventfully Chic by Parris named winner in 2023 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®

February 9, 2023

Also a winner in The Knot Best of Weddings 2023 Eventfully Chic by Parris was announced as a winner of the 2023 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® and a winner in…

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SCMA launches 2nd Annual Manufacturing Madness Contest

February 9, 2023

Two-month-long contest to select the ‘Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina’ The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) is set to launch this year’s Manufacturing Madness presented by BlueCross BlueShield of…

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Orangeburg law firm celebrates five years

February 9, 2023

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Bill Connor Law Firm will host a reception and open-house celebrating five years in practice, on Monday, Feb. 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00…

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John Maxwell Leadership Summit returns to CIU

February 8, 2023

Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on March 21 for his sixth Leadership Summit in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place from…

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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

February 8, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Markus Kastenholz, CCIM and Remington Beatty represented Triple B…

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Colliers represents Marbro Realty, Inc. in a 1031 exchange transaction in Columbia, SC

February 8, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard and John Gressette represented Marbro Realty, Inc. in the purchase of a retail property located at 3900 North Main Street in Columbia. “The acquisition…

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LRADAC’s Jeremy Martin is one of 16 national recovery professionals to become a member of the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Clinical Trials Network Community Representative Council

February 8, 2023

Jeremy Martin, LRADAC’s Vice President of Treatment and Intervention, has been selected as one of 16 inaugural members of the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Clinical Trials Network Community Representative…

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Midlands Technical College receives Public Charter School Alliance Award

February 8, 2023

Midlands Technical College (MTC) received the 2022 Charter Champion of the Year Award from the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina. The annual award recognizes those who exemplify success…

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Eric Sosa joins GMK’s design-build division

February 8, 2023

GMK Associates, Inc., announced that Mr. Eric R. Sosa has joined GMK’s design-build division as a construction project manager. Mr. Sosa offers 23 years of progressive experience primarily in major…

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Greenville Area Development Corporation adds Lucy Jacobs to team as intern

February 8, 2023

The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization charged with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has added Lucy Jacobs as an intern for the spring of…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $370,000 to 14 nonprofits to launch community improvement projects

February 8, 2023

Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded $370,000 to 14 organizations this year through its Connected Communities grant. The 14 nonprofits will launch projects that improve the quality of life in the…

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Sheriff promoted to major general

February 7, 2023

Leon Lott serves as Richland County sheriff and S.C. State Guard commander By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, who also serves as commanding general of the…

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Columbia Food and Wine Festival’s 2023 Event Lineup

February 7, 2023

Tickets now on sale for eight festival events happening April 19-23 The Columbia Food and Wine Festival has released its full event schedule featuring eight unique dining experiences happening Wed.,…

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Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 announces class project

February 7, 2023

Leadership Columbia partners with Homeless No More The Leadership Columbia Class of 2023 (LC23) announced its partnership with Homeless No More. As part of the Leadership Columbia program, each class…

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Clemson University brings its highly lauded Men of Color National Summit back for sixth year

February 7, 2023

To help illuminate pathways to higher education for young men of color Six decades ago, Clemson University began its journey of inclusion with the integration of its student body with…

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Emily Tarney, CFP® named to Pacesetter’s Club at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

February 7, 2023

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Emily Tarney, CFP®, a Financial Advisor with The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group in Columbia has been named to the Firm’s Pacesetter’s Club,…

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$19 million settlement in non-intervened South Carolina False Claims Act case against Laboratory Corporation of America

February 7, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two whistleblowers from Florence, South Carolina, Scarlett Lutz and Kayla Webster, have resolved their 10-year qui tam lawsuit against Laboratory Corporation of America, Inc. (“Labcorp”), one of…

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Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture welcomes new financial manager

February 7, 2023

Craig Gaulden Davis (CGD) Architecture is very pleased to introduce and welcome Sandra Bell to the team as our new financial manager. Sandra recently moved to Greenville from Utah bringing…

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Noted cancer researcher V.K. Gadi to keynote 2023 SC life sciences conference

February 6, 2023

Tomorrow Starts Here conference features 40+ speakers on mission-critical topics Internationally recognized cancer researcher and career educator Dr. V.K. Gadi, MD, PhD will be live in Charleston to keynote the…

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Disability Advocacy Day set for March 1 at State House

February 6, 2023

The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) will be celebrating their 34th Annual Disability Advocacy Day event on Wednesday, March 1 at the South Carolina State House. Collectively, the…

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Everything is somehow connected in South Carolina

February 6, 2023

The story of Camden’s Joshua Reynolds House and its colorful tenant Dr. George Rogers Clark Todd, brother-in-law of Pres. Abraham Lincoln By W. Thomas Smith Jr. HISTORY IS ALL AROUND…

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Wingard’s Market hosts “I ❤️ Lake Murray” book-signing event

February 4, 2023

Wingard’s Market is proud to host a book-signing for local Lexington author, Marjorie Kneece and her newest publication, “I ❤️ Lake Murray!” The event will take place on February 11th…

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It’s a Great Day for the Red Devils!

February 3, 2023

The Clinton High School football team had an excellent 2022 season, finishing 13-1. Several players certainly caught the eyes of coaches from local colleges and universities, and as a result,…

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Donation boosts Midlands Technical College’s Education program

February 3, 2023

The Early Childhood Education program at Midlands Technical College has received a $22,500 grant from S.C. Endeavors. Administered by the South Carolina Department of Social Services Division of Early Care…

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DeWees Real Estate Group represents seller in local Chapin real estate transaction

February 3, 2023

DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail, industrial, and land markets from acquisitions, to leasing and management, is proud to announce the…

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DeWees Real Estate Group represents seller in local Columbia real estate transaction

February 3, 2023

DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail, industrial, and land markets from acquisitions, to leasing and management, is proud to announce the…

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Southern First welcomes Steve Hunter as Team Leader, Senior Vice President in Columbia

February 3, 2023

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, welcomed Steve Hunter as Team Leader and Senior Vice President in Columbia, South Carolina. Hunter joins Southern First…

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Community Association Management Services promotes Alicia Bablo to customer experience manager

February 3, 2023

Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced the promotion of Alicia Bablo to customer experience manager. In her new role she will…

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Colliers brokers represented Barrio Tacos in the lease of premier West Main Street location in Lexington

February 3, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard and John Gressette represented Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey in the lease of ±2,837 square feet of restaurant space at 105 West Main…

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LS3P welcomes Melia Williams

February 2, 2023

LS3P welcomed Interior Designer, Melia Williams, in the Columbia office. A 2022 graduate of the Savannah College of Arts and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design,…

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Applications and nominations now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Palmetto Venture Fellowship

February 2, 2023

Venture Carolina, a nonprofit organization committed to connecting investors and entrepreneurs, has partnered once again with VentureSouth, one of the country’s largest early-stage investment organizations, and the South Carolina Department of…

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Seibels appoints Laura M. Spells to Chief Financial Officer

February 2, 2023

Seibels, a leading service provider to the property and casualty insurance industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura M. Spells to Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Ms. Spells served…

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Upstate Continuum of Care celebrates over 300 veterans housed in 2022

February 2, 2023

The Upstate Continuum of Care (CoC) and Columbia VA Healthcare System successfully reached their 2022 goal to house 323 veterans in the Upstate and Midlands. Established in 2016, this multi-agency…

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GE Appliances expanding South Carolina operations with planned distribution center in Greenville County

February 2, 2023

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, has announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations with a new distribution center in Greenville County. The $50 million investment is projected to…

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Cayce’s Soiree on State is back!

February 2, 2023

The Soiree on State will return to Cayce’s State Street on Saturday, March 25th from 2 – 8 PM! Once again, the city has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association…

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Midlands Technical College Student recognized at 2023 State of the State Address

February 1, 2023

During the 2023 S.C. State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster honored Midlands Technical College (MTC) Early Childhood and Elementary Education student Geena Rocanella. Rocanella is a recipient of…

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LRADAC’s Prevention Department presents Youth Leadership Summit in Lexington Feb 6-7

February 1, 2023

LRADAC’s prevention department and the Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC)—will present a Youth Leadership Summit Feb. 6-7 for all middle and high school students active in LOCC clubs in Lexington…

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David May named president of Cyberwoven

February 1, 2023

Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based brand, web, and marketing firm located in Downtown Columbia, is excited to announce David May as President. Reporting to Ben Rex, Cyberwoven’s CEO, and founder, May…

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Colliers Report: Stringent lending requirements slowed hotel investment activity

February 1, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights The capital market slowdown in the latter half of 2022 continues to negatively influence the hotel…

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Resource Financial expands North Carolina service with new mortgage bankers

February 1, 2023

Resource Financial Services announced the addition of nine new mortgage loan originators to its staff. These experienced mortgage bankers are each licensed in several Southeastern states and will be based…

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Salvation Army recognizes SC7 and Mullikin Law

February 1, 2023

Community Outreach Award presented for 2022 Kettle Campaign service By Alex Junes-Ward THE SALVATION ARMY OF THE MIDLANDS presented Dr. Tom Mullikin, the South Carolina 7 (SC7) expedition, and the…

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South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 College Scholarships

February 1, 2023

The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships…

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