Midlands Technical College and Clemson University sign new architecture agreement

February 1, 2023

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that each year there are 9,100 openings for architects across the country. For South Carolina, data analysts expect job growth rate to…

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Two thought-provoking questions by Governor McMaster

January 31, 2023

By Alan Cooper Publisher [I spoke about this topic on the South Carolina Business Review on Monday, January 30 – listen here] During the State of the State address, Governor…

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Trinity Partners facilitates lease of 1718 Two Notch Rd. as dual agency

January 31, 2023

Macon Lovelace, SIOR and Bruce Greenberg assisted longtime client Iron Sport Properties secure a long-term lease to national credit tenant RoadSafe Traffic Systems, who was represented by Jake Nidiffer. RoadSafe…

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Enjoy Black History Month programs at the CMA

January 31, 2023

A mix of talks, films, and music celebrating Black artists The Columbia Museum of Art is offering a slate of programming celebrating Black History Month this February, including art talks,…

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We Are Sharing Hope SC celebrates donation milestone in South Carolina

January 31, 2023

We Are Sharing Hope SC, the state’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, honors more donor legacies than ever before. Last year, 894 South Carolina families made the selfless decision…

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NAI Columbia’s Development Team Brokers the Sale of ±57.37 Acres in Lexington County, South Carolina

January 31, 2023

NAI Columbia’s Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers successfully brokered the sale of three land parcels last month in the Red Bank region of Lexington, South Carolina. The parcels are…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces new Senior Director of Grantmaking and Strategy

January 31, 2023

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) has announced the promotion of Meredith Mathews to Senior Director of Grantmaking and Strategy. In her new role, Meredith will lead…

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The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group named to Forbes Magazine’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams

January 30, 2023

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced that The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group based in Columbia, SC has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2023 list of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.…

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Peace Center economic impact estimated at $1.1 billion statewide

January 30, 2023

An economic impact study conducted by the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business reveals that the Peace Center in Greenville has had an astounding economic impact of just…

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Life, Dogs, Work, Adventure: Love the Process

January 30, 2023

By Sarah Hey   “I’m not sure what that is,” I called back to my flanker as we stumbled through the woods around midnight. “Maybe a log? A pile of…

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SwordFest returns to the Relic Room Feb. 11

January 30, 2023

Just when you thought it was safe to go out without your sword and shield, SwordFest is back, yet again, at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.…

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Where Do You Want To Be Five Years From Today?

January 30, 2023

by Ann J. Beckwith, CFP® In goal setting, it’s important to step back and look at where we wish to be and how we spend our time today in the…

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Rhiannon Poore, CEO of Forge Search, elected to United Way of Greenville County Board of Directors

January 30, 2023

Rhiannon Poore, CEO and founder of Forge Search, a Greenville-based professional recruiting firm focused on recruiting for accounting & finance, marketing & sales, and HR and operations, has been elected…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Warren Wise of Kelly Mill Middle School as Educator of the Month

January 28, 2023

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Richland County School District Two’s Warren Wise of Kelly Mill Middle School in Blythewood as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s…

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Sheriff Lott issues statement about death of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee

January 28, 2023

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF LEON LOTT HAS ISSUED A STATEMENT in response to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of five police officers…

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Great Southern Homes announces two important new hires

January 27, 2023

Great Southern Homes announced two new important additions to their executive staff. Greg Howell, Midlands Division Manager Greg Howell has joined Great Southern Homes as the Midlands Division Manager. In…

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2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced

January 26, 2023

Today, three chefs were appointed South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2023. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette made the announcement on behalf of Gov. Henry McMaster, along with Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh…

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See what the Tet Offensive was like for South Carolinians, 55 years ago

January 26, 2023

These next few days on the calendar are fateful ones for anyone who contemplates the history of America’s involvement in Southeast Asia. At the end of January, 55 years ago,…

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Prisma Health announces Matt Elsey as new CFO

January 26, 2023

Matt Elsey, CPA, has been appointed to Prisma Health’s corporate leadership team as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Elsey, a native of Michigan, brings more than 25 years…

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Colliers brokers lease in Columbia’s premier Devine Street corridor

January 26, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina’s brokerage associates Mary Winter Teaster represented the tenant, Dr. Mariangela Rivera/The Ratio by Body Math, and Tommy Tapp represented the owner, the Wells family, in the…

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Columbia SC’s culinary scene recognized in three James Beard Award semifinalist categories

January 26, 2023

Three Columbia culinary powerhouses, including a restaurant group, restaurant and chef, have been named 2023 James Beard Awards® semifinalists. The three have been nominated in different award categories: Outstanding Restaurateur:…

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2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster

January 26, 2023

Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior years,…

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The person next door

January 26, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   As I have probably mentioned before, my Dad now has to live at a skilled nursing facility that gives more acute care. It is in a…

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MGC Long Run returns to Columbia on February 4

January 25, 2023

The MGC Long Run returns to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, February 4 for its eighth year. Net proceeds will benefit the USO South Carolina, an organization whose mission is…

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New Online Course & Community brings digital content success skills to more professionals and teams

January 25, 2023

Digital content success coaching firm Words First recently launched a one-of-a-kind course and community membership to help teams and professionals learn more human, intentional, and effective content practices for their…

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41 Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Fellows

January 25, 2023

Forty-one leaders from across the Midlands will have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through…

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District 56 Recruitment Fair

January 25, 2023

Laurens County School District 56 is hosting a Recruitment Fair on Saturday, January 28th from 9-11 am at Clinton Middle School (800 N. Adair Street, Clinton). The district is hiring…

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Southern First reports results for fourth quarter 2022

January 24, 2023

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022. “Southern First continues…

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Community Association Management Services promotes Taylor Hayes to Vice President of Columbia, S.C. Region

January 24, 2023

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor Hayes, CMCA®, AMS®, to regional…

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Community Association Management Services promotes Jeanmare Holjencin to Vice President of Charleston, S.C. Region

January 24, 2023

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeanmare Holjencin, CMCA®, to regional vice…

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McCrory Construction delivering state-of-the-art gelcoat and structural adhesives manufacturing project for Scott Bader, Inc.

January 24, 2023

McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that it has begun construction on a production facility for Scott Bader in Mocksville, NC. Founded in England more than a century…

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Harbison Crumbl Cookies opens January 27

January 24, 2023

Columbia is about to get a whole lot sweeter on Friday, January 27, when locally owned and operated Harbison Crumbl Cookies, located at 150 C Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29072,…

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Columbia Chamber Leadership Columbia program seeking applications

January 24, 2023

Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 Applications Now Open Applications are now open for the Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, for the Class of 2024. Approximately 60 applicants will be…

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Garvin Design Group breaks ground on Hope Lutheran Church expansion project

January 24, 2023

Columbia architecture and interior design firm Garvin Design Group joined Hope Lutheran Church to break ground on an expansion and renovation project on Sunday, January 22. In a special groundbreaking…

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Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) expands again

January 24, 2023

CBE President and Owner, John Eckstrom with Mark Myers from Sharp Electronics and Representative Jay Kilmartin On Monday, January 23, Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) hosted a ribbon cutting for the…

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Colliers brokers lease at 2744 Millwood Avenue in Columbia

January 23, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the tenant, Dr. Meghan Davidson / Soulshine Pelvic Health and Wellness, and Ryan McCue, ALC represented the owner, 2744 Millwood LLC, in…

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Income Tax season opens today

January 23, 2023

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns today, January 23, 2023. The filing deadline for both state and federal returns is Tuesday,…

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Prisma Health develops program to help pair Black mothers with doulas with support of the TD Charitable Foundation

January 23, 2023

With support of the TD Charitable Foundation, Prisma Health is developing a program to improve maternal and birth outcomes for Black mothers by pairing them with doulas for support through…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces promotion of Jordan Dominick to Director of Administration

January 23, 2023

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has promoted Jordan Dominick to serve as the agency’s Director of Administration. Dominick joined the State Treasurer’s Office in 2015. During his tenure, he has…

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Midlands Literacy Council wins $4,500 grant from national group

January 23, 2023

Turning Pages SC, a literacy council serving adults in Richland and Lexington Counties, has won a $4,500 unrestricted grant from a New York based foundation. This past fall, under new…

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Outnumbered 20-to1: A Vietnam War Biography by Col. William P. Collier Jr.

January 23, 2023

BOOK REVIEW by W. Thomas Smith Jr. THERE ARE MEN WHO ARE SAID TO BE GREAT, though most of those “said to be great” are only penultimately exceptional. Then there…

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Mullikin Law to again host Carolina Cup first weekend in April

January 21, 2023

– Pictured (L-R) are S.C. Governor Henry McMaster and Dr. Tom Mullikin during the Mullikin Law Carolina Cup 2022. Revival after the Races featuring Dove Awards Male Vocalist of the…

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LRADAC announces Shannon Boone as new Human Resources Director

January 21, 2023

LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Shannon Boone has been hired as the agency’s new Human Resources Director. In her new…

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Robinson Gray receives USC Law School’s first-ever MLK Distinguished Service Award

January 21, 2023

Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte has received the very first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award, given by the University of South Carolina School of Law. The award,…

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Richland Two teacher spreading her talents throughout Columbia as poet laureate for the City of Columbia

January 19, 2023

Writing down the many stories that her grandmother would tell helped prepare Jennifer Bartell Boykin to become the new poet laureate for the City of Columbia. “I took great pride…

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College Board honors two high schools for AP Computer Science Female Diversity

January 19, 2023

Two Richland One high schools have been awarded the College Board’s AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science classes. Columbia High School…

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SC Ports handles nearly 3 million TEUs in 2022

January 19, 2023

South Carolina Ports had a record 2022 with the most containers ever handled at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports moved nearly 2.8 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in 2022,…

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41 Upstate leaders selected to become Riley Fellows

January 19, 2023

Forty-one leaders from across the Upstate will have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through…

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