Cooper named Lexington One’s chief operations and student services officer

March 21, 2024

At the March 19 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees named Clark Cooper the district’s new chief operations and student services officer. Cooper currently serves…

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Program spotlight: Richland One’s Teacher Cadet Program provides insight into teaching profession for high school students

March 21, 2024

Dreher High School junior Mia Amos has always had a passion for music and she hopes to become a music teacher one day. She joined Richland One’s Teacher Cadet Program…

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City Council Highlights | March 19, 2024

March 21, 2024

At the beginning of the City Council meeting, several proclamations were presented. Councilwoman Tina Hebert presented the Finklin Pharmacy proclamation to honor the family-owned pharmacy that has been a staple…

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SC Ports to buy WestRock site to expand port capacity at North Charleston Terminal

March 21, 2024

SC Ports to master plan infrastructure with SCDOT, Palmetto Railways With support from the state and unanimous approval from the SC Ports Board of Directors, SC Ports plans to purchase…

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GSSM honors SCbio at 30th Annual Townes Award celebration

March 21, 2024

SCbio, South Carolina’s only economic development organization exclusively focused on building, advancing and growing the life sciences industry, was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School…

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The important things in life can be hard to see

March 21, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak at a weekend camp for a  children’s home. It was a fabulous experience. On my way…

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A Way To Receive And Give Back

March 21, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   You reach a point in life where you look backwards a lot. I recall my days studying Journalism at the University of Georgia. Turns out I…

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Lawsuit says Bitcoin Depot, Circle K knowingly facilitated swindle of elderly

March 21, 2024

HAMPTON, S.C. – Parker Law Group has filed a lawsuit in Richland County Court of Common Pleas alleging that Bitcoin Depot, an operator of “Bitcoin ATMs,” and Circle K Stores…

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Marketing Minute Video: How to Navigate a Crisis

March 21, 2024

  Marketing Minute by Belle Fortson, NP Strategy When crises strike, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, regardless of your experience. This week’s video shares practical steps to guide you through…

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Cyberwoven welcomes new ‘Weavers

March 20, 2024

Team members added to Agency’s Brand and Digital Marketing Teams Cyberwoven, an award-winning brand, digital marketing, and website design and development firm, is delighted to share the latest additions to…

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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Charlotte and Columbia

March 19, 2024

Also One Tier 2 Public Finance National Ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2024 Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and…

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Colliers South Carolina Retail Report: Population growth fuels overall performance increases to end 2023

March 19, 2024

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina’s population growth has significantly impacted its retail industry, driving notable expansion and opportunity creation…

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Lowcountry Youth Services receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand youth development and mentoring programs

March 19, 2024

Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS) has earned a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support middle and high school youth in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester…

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S.C. Floodwater Commission Chair speaks at international conference in South Africa

March 19, 2024

Global Climate Change and impacts of Desertification addressed By Chris Carter Dr. Tom Mullikin, chair of the gubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater Commission and representing the University of South Carolina’s School…

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How women are shaping South Carolina real estate through legacy and influence

March 19, 2024

By Reah Smith 2024 President of the South Carolina Association of REALTORS®   As temperatures are increasing and interest rates are stabilizing, South Carolina’s real estate market is bracing for…

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Vietnam helicopter pilots to tell their stories on Saturday, March 30

March 18, 2024

Alston Gore flew helicopters in Vietnam as a young Army first lieutenant. He arrived in-country in September 1970 to support the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). After five months, the 1st…

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Trinity Partners’ Columbia senior brokerage associate, Braden Shockley earns the coveted SIOR designation

March 18, 2024

Trinity Partners’ Columbia to announce that Senior Brokerage Associate, Braden Shockley has earned the Society Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation. SIOR is the leading global professional office and industrial…

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Golden Career Strategies CEO Stacey Bevill joins board for South Carolina Roundtable, part of Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

March 18, 2024

Stacey Bevill, Owner and CEO of Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies, has joined the Board for the South Carolina Roundtable, part of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). This…

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SC Public Radio to co-host “a celebration of the music of Marian McPartland” concert event in honor of national jazz legend

March 18, 2024

SC Public Radio, in partnership with the ColaJazz Foundation, the University of South Carolina Press and the Koger Center for the Arts, will host A Celebration of the Music of…

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Turning Pages SC to host volunteer tutor workshop

March 18, 2024

Turning Pages SC, a leading force in adult literacy in central South Carolina, has announced its upcoming volunteer Tutor Workshop. Scheduled for Saturday, May 25, from 9:00 AM to 1:00…

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Veteran Midlands Police Officer named interim Police Chief

March 18, 2024

Veteran Police Officer Christopher Garner has been named Interim Police Chief, replacing long-time SCPD Chief Josh Shumpert, according to South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “We want to thank Chief Shumpert…

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StoryCorps, the groundbreaking oral history project, to preserve stories of South Carolina residents during stop at SC Public Radio

March 18, 2024

StoryCorps to record the stories of residents through in-person and virtual interviews to be broadcast nationally and preserved in the Library of Congress SC Public Radio is partnering with StoryCorps…

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A Conversation with Dr. Jan Spies, Scout Motors

March 18, 2024

In March of 2024, Scout Motors announced that were investing a record-setting $2 billion to establish a manufacturing operation in the Columbia, SC region. The company’s investment into this region…

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Top 4 products announced in Coolest Thing Made in SC competition

March 18, 2024

Four products have advanced in the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Madness contest presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The winner will earn the title of “Coolest Thing Made in SC.”…

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Richland County Sheriff’s Department celebrates Women’s History Month

March 18, 2024

Sheriff Lott says women are “vital” to the overall mission By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In its commemoration and celebration of Women’s History Month, March 1-31, 2024, the Richland County…

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Chapin Commercial Construction builds new headquarters for Heavy Iron Cranes in Lexington, S.C.

March 18, 2024

Chapin Commercial Construction, a family-owned-and-operated licensed general contracting company headquartered in Chapin, South Carolina, announces construction is underway on the new Heavy Iron Cranes headquarters at 4682 Augusta Road in…

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MiLaysia Fulwiley signs with the Curry Brand

March 17, 2024

Under Armour announced that it has signed University of South Carolina  (USC) guard MiLaysia Fulwiley to a multi-year NIL (name, image, and likeness) partnership with Curry Brand. As the first…

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Lander honors corporate partners for commitment to workforce education

March 14, 2024

Lander University’s College of Graduate and Online Studies recognized the contributions of 20 corporate partners whose commitment to workforce education is strengthening the state’s economy and helping workers achieve their…

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Lexington Chamber now accepting applications for $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship

March 14, 2024

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is now accepting applications for its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. The Doris Burkett Scholarship is given to one Lexington School District One student who…

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Nonprofits can now apply for first round of Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation grants

March 14, 2024

Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality. Starting in 2024, applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles. Deadline to apply for spring grant cycle is…

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State Museum to showcase Black Culinary Traditions with special program on May 18

March 14, 2024

After-hours event features a discussion with chef and food writer, Amethyst Ganaway, along with special tastings of South Carolina cuisine    The South Carolina State Museum welcomed rising culinary star, Amethyst…

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Carolina Cup sponsored by MUSC Health only two weeks away

March 14, 2024

Tickets sales are brisk for annual Spring steeplechase event By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Tickets are on sale for the 89th running of the CAROLINA CUP races presented by MUSC…

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Experience Columbia SC relaunches Sally Salamander Walking Tour

March 14, 2024

Experience Columbia SC announced the relaunch of the beloved Sally Salamander Walking Tour with a new design, interactive printed collateral and user-friendly digital experience. The Sally Salamander Walking Tour was…

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Keith Albert to tell about the dangerous work of clearing the jungle in Vietnam

March 14, 2024

One of the biggest obstacles the U.S. military services faced in Vietnam was that posed by Mother Nature – the lush, tropical rainforest that never stopped growing. It impeded movement,…

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NAI Columbia announces February 2024 transactions

March 14, 2024

    Columbia, SC Sales: – John Gregory, CCIM, Bill Lamar, and Tristan Lee sold 5911 Edmund Highway in Lexington, South Carolina. The industrial property is 10,500 square feet and…

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County sets groundbreaking for $5.2M in improvements to Sunset Drive

March 14, 2024

Upgrades will include a sidewalk, plus road and utility enhancements Richland County staff will soon announce a neighborhood improvement project along Sunset Drive in Columbia, just north of downtown. Beginning…

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NP Strategy expands social media team

March 14, 2024

Digital Media Specialist Maryanne Grinnell Joins NP Strategy NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, continues to expand its social media team with the…

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Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 announces class project

March 14, 2024

Leadership Columbia partners with Serve & Connect The Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 (LC24) announced its partnership with Serve & Connect. As part of the Leadership Columbia program, each class…

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The Golden Gloved Artist

March 14, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   During my not quite 10 years at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources I worked among talented illustrators, filmmakers, designers, photographers, and artists. I watched…

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Why I Don’t Text

March 14, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   People have asked me over the years, “Why don’t you text?”  Some people even get aggravated with me about it.  There are various reasons, but one…

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Colliers Columbia Retail Report: Population growth drives absorption and lower vacancy

March 14, 2024

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Retail in Columbia performed well in the fourth quarter of 2023 with overall healthy indications for 2024.…

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Recruiting red flags (and how to fix them)

March 14, 2024

By Kamber Parker Bowden Founder of The YoPro Know While blatant red flags like unprofessional interview conduct are easily recognized and avoided by young professionals, your company may be creating…

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Art Blossoms opening celebration

March 13, 2024

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Shake off those winter blues with the Columbia Museum of Art! Celebrate the start of spring and the opening of Art Blossoms, your museum’s annual…

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Fireflies expanding game day experience packages

March 13, 2024

In April and May, fans can enjoy Jedi Training and Princess Tea Parties  This year, the Columbia Fireflies are ramping up their game day experience packages at Segra Park. The…

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Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus makes its Columbia debut playing SC State Fairgrounds

March 13, 2024

April 5-21 Tickets On Sale Now for Electrifying Extravaganza Melding Oktoberfest with Circus Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus makes its Columbia, SC, debut at the SC State Fairgrounds from April 5-21.…

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC makes fundraising history with 2024 Black Tie Gala

March 13, 2024

On Friday, March 1, 2024 with the help of the event’s Presenting Sponsor, Capital Waste Services, LLC, Ronald McDonald House Charities Columbia, SC, experienced one of the most significant event successes…

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Overdue: Curated for the Creative set for Friday, March 15th

March 13, 2024

Join Richland Library for This FREE, After-Hours Program WHAT: Overdue WHEN: March 15 | 7-11 p.m. WHERE: Richland Library Main(1431 Assembly St., 29201) WHO: Adults, ages 18 & older Experience a night of creativity and…

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South Carolina Secretary of State’s website receives 2023 Notable State Document Award

March 13, 2024

The Secretary of State’s Office received the 2023 Notable State Document Award from the South Carolina State Library for its website.  Each year, the South Carolina State Library recognizes several…

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City of Columbia Business License Division gives reminder to renew business license

March 13, 2024

WHO: City of Columbia Business Licenses Division WHAT: The City of Columbia 2023 business License expires on April 30, 2024. Please renew timely for your 2024 Business License to avoid penalties which…

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