Sustain SC celebrates second class of SLI Fellows

November 1, 2022

Sustain SC announced the 2022-2023 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the second SLI class since the program launched last year in partnership between Sustain SC and the…

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Babcock joins Richardson Thomas

November 1, 2022

Grace Babcock, a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, has joined Richardson Thomas. She will practice personal injury including motor vehicle crashes, serious injuries, wrongful death,…

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SCRA announces new members and grant funding

November 1, 2022

Elevate Therapeutics, MacB IT Solutions, Sojourn MedTech, and 3Key Digital Marketing were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Breadwinner and 3Key Digital Marketing received new grant funding. All…

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GSSM’s Alyssa Reiser Prince selected as Artist-in-Residence in British Columbia

November 1, 2022

Alyssa Reiser Prince, Visual Arts Coordinator and Instructor at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), has been selected as Artist-in-Residence for the Ou-telier Artist Residency on…

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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three new Laureates in 2023

November 1, 2022

  2023 inductees commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence In September, Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three new Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall…

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Richland Two Education Foundation hosts Order of the Flame ceremony

October 31, 2022

The Richland Two Education Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Order of the Flame Gala on Thursday, November 10 at 6 p.m. at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation Conference…

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Department of Defense awards district grant for innovative academic project

October 31, 2022

Richland School District Two is receiving a $2 million grant to implement the Premier Pathways for Student Success project in 24 schools. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) grant…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards $837,000 in grants statewide

October 31, 2022

Nearly 30 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded grants totaling $837,000 to 100 nonprofit…

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Gas and Supply celebrates ribbon cutting in new location in Cayce

October 31, 2022

Hill Construction joined the owners of Gas and Supply with a ribbon- cutting ceremony performed by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber & Visitors Program to celebrate the store’s grand opening…

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SCORH’s Shannon Chambers wins national innovation award

October 31, 2022

Shannon Chambers, senior director of provider solutions at the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), received the 2022 SORH Innovation Award from the National Organization of State Offices of…

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Presidential transition at Columbia College: Dr. Tom Bogart announces summer departure after three years of service

October 28, 2022

Columbia College Board Chair Ben Rex has announced that President Bogart will leave at the end of the current academic year. Dr. William T. (Tom) Bogart informed the Board that…

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Drowning The Past

October 27, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   What We’ve Lost I spent a lot of time on Clarks Hill Lake (Strom Thurmond Lake), during my teenage and college years. I camped, boated, and…

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Teamwork – effective and fun!

October 27, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   One of the most epic moments in my life happened in a grocery store. It was on an alumni trip back in the Youth Corps days. There…

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Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery hosts artist reception on Friday, November 4

October 27, 2022

On Friday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., as part of West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest, Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery, 324 State Street in West Columbia, will host a reception to…

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Sustain SC launches Land and Water Action Fund 

October 27, 2022

Waites Island focus of first conservation project   Sustain SC is thrilled to announce the launch of its Land and Water Action Fund, a new conservation fund dedicated to protecting South…

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Flock and Rally announces Tracy Bender as new Managing Director

October 27, 2022

Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned and led integrated marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is pleased to announce that Tracy Bender has been hired to serve as the…

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Magnate Worldwide acquires Columbia, SC-based Atlantic-Pacific Express

October 27, 2022

Magnate Worldwide announced the acquisition of Atlantic-Pacific Express, a leading mission-critical logistics service provider, based in Columbia, South Carolina. Atlantic-Pacific Express is a strategic acquisition, augmenting our organic growth, adding…

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CMA Chamber Music on Main premieres November 7 with all-star lineup

October 27, 2022

The Columbia Museum of Art announces the triumphant return of CMA Chamber Music on Main, the critically acclaimed, intimate concert series in which music and art blend together to create…

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Congressman Clyburn announces over $58 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for 16 South Carolina school districts

October 26, 2022

Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $58.46 million from President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to South Carolina school districts through the…

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USC streamlines logo, introduces new spirit mark

October 26, 2022

The University of South Carolina announced it will simplify its branding marks, focusing on its iconic tree-and-gates academic logo and introducing a USC spirit mark. The university also will sunset…

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SC Bar highlights Goings Law Firm for their $100,000 donation to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance

October 26, 2022

The SC Bar highlights the Goings Law Firm of Columbia for its charitable $100,000 donation to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. The firm served as the presenting sponsor for the Bottoms…

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Top chiefs meet at RCSD headquarters

October 26, 2022

Discussions range from family to recruiting to fitness By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott welcomed Brig. General Jason E. Kelly, U.S. Army, to his [Lott’s] office…

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Clemson University Teacher Residency Program wins Riley Institute statewide award

October 26, 2022

Clemson University Teacher Residency Program received the twelfth annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence during a celebration of South Carolina public education presented by Furman University’s Riley…

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TD Bank names Jacob Yost Senior Relationship Manager

October 26, 2022

TD Bank has named Jacob Yost as Senior Relationship Manager, serving the South Coast market of South Carolina, which includes the regions of Charleston, Summerville and Hilton Head. As Senior…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night – November 3

October 25, 2022

At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and…

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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2022

October 25, 2022

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2022. “The third quarter saw exceptional growth for…

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Prisma Health announces CEO appointment for Baptist and Parkridge Hospitals in Columbia

October 25, 2022

Anthony Jackson has been appointed to serve as the chief executive officer of Prisma Health Baptist and Baptist Parkridge hospitals. Jackson, a native of Aiken, South Carolina, was selected for…

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SC7 and Mullikin Law to ring bells for the Salvation Army

October 25, 2022

Surprise celebrities to join the seasonal effort “doing the most good” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the South Carolina Seven (SC7) statewide expedition team and the Mullikin Law…

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The SC Bar Pro Bono Program holds a wills clinic for veterans and first responders

October 25, 2022

The South Carolina Bar’s Pro Bono Program is holding a wills clinic for veterans and first responders as part of the Celebrate Pro Bono Week on Wednesday, October 26, from…

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The Original Six Foundation raises over $100,000 for South Carolina students

October 25, 2022

The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) raised over $100,000 for educational programs that support South Carolina students in rural and underserved school districts. Two-hundred participants from businesses and organizations across…

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Non Profit Minute – Cassandra Shea, Camp Kemo

October 24, 2022

The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…

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Mast Store to host flag retirement ceremony – November 12

October 24, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC – The Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis, in conjunction with Scout Troop 109, is hosting a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m. The…

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PC unveils new strategic position as ‘America’s Innovative Service College’

October 24, 2022

Presbyterian College staked out an audacious market position as “America’s Innovative Service College” Friday during an event to announce the college’s new strategic plan. “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold,…

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Harpool to head Newberry College online & graduate programs

October 24, 2022

Newberry College has announced that Dr. David Harpool has been appointed acting associate vice president for online and graduate programs. He succeeds Dr. Kelli Lynn Fellows, who resigned last month.…

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7th Annual Bloom event for new & expecting moms returns to Columbia – Nov 12

October 24, 2022

Columbia Mom presents their 7th annual BLOOM – an event for new and expecting moms. This one-of-a-kind event sells out each year and provides an intimate setting for new moms to get their hands…

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National, South Carolina 2022 NAEP results released

October 24, 2022

Today, the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Center for Education Statistics released the results of the 2022 administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as…

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Marketing Minute: Owned Media

October 24, 2022

  Marketing Minute with Mary Cullen, NP Strategy Everyone wants media coverage, but getting traction is no simple feat. This week’s video breaks down what to do before you can…

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South Carolina Office of Rural Health recognizes six annual award recipients

October 24, 2022

The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) honored six rural healthcare providers and community members at its 25th Annual Rural Health Conference on October 19. “Each year, our office…

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Not Your Parents’ Shop Class

October 24, 2022

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will host a program exploring Career and Technical Centers and the advancing reputation of…

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McKay Firm continues to grow Civil Litigation team

October 21, 2022

The McKay Firm is continuing to grow their Civil Litigation team with the hire of new Associate, Wesley Harkness. Wesley practices in the areas of Trucking and Transportation Defense, Premises…

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Local collectors loan works by iconic African American artists to the CMA

October 21, 2022

Forward Together: African American Art from the Judy and Patrick Diamond Collection now on view The Columbia Museum of Art announces new exhibition Forward Together: African American Art from the…

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LRADAC named one of the Top Woman-Led Workplaces in the US for 2022

October 21, 2022

LRADAC, the designated substance misuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has been named one of the Top Woman-Led Organizations in the US for 2022 – a national ranking that…

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Civilian group helps guide direction of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department

October 21, 2022

The Citizens Advisory Council has been meeting quarterly for a quarter century By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Soon after Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was sworn into office in January…

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The Big Red Barn Retreat to support a Veterans community garden

October 21, 2022

The Big Red Barn Retreat enters into a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to support a Veterans community garden The Big Red…

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SCEDA announces appointment of new board member from the Department of Agriculture

October 21, 2022

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces the appointment of a new member to the Board of Directors. The SCEDA board voted to add an additional seat to the…

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University of South Carolina establishes Clyburn endowed chair through $1.5 million gift from Boeing

October 20, 2022

The Boeing Company has provided the University of South Carolina with a $1.5 million gift to establish the James E. and Emily E. Clyburn Endowed Chair of Public Service and…

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Chapin appoints Town Administrator

October 20, 2022

The Town of Chapin announced that the Chapin Town Council voted unanimously to appoint Nicholle Burroughs as the Town’s first Town Administrator. Mrs. Burroughs is now responsible for the day-to-day…

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When we go through life and we try not to lose

October 20, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   In Super Bowl XXXII, the Green Bay Packers played the Denver Broncos. The Packers were the defending Super Bowl champions. This was during the Brett Favre…

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Old Island Haunts

October 20, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Add Hazel’s Café to the List Old island haunts. The fever to develop islands didn’t destroy all of them. In a few instances, someone decided, “Not…

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Richland Library launches vinyl collection

October 20, 2022

Turn Up the Volume and Let the Records Spin on Classic and New Music Let’s go crate digging. Richland Library has launched a new vinyl collection for teens and adults…

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