South Carolina high school seniors are being invited to apply for eleven $2,500 college scholarships introduced by SAFE Federal Credit Union. The initiative is part of the credit union’s newly…
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On December 7, 2023, the Columbia World Affairs Council is presented the Global Vision Award to Coach Dawn Staley. An Olympic gold medalist, American Basketball Hall of Famer, and Head…
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Lizards Thicket will serve thousands of servings of collard greens, black-eyed peas, and pork chops on New Year’s Day at their 13 restaurants in the Midlands and their Florence location.…
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Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Hospitality Market Highlights As the hospitality industry steadily recovers post-COVID-19, shifts in room supply, propelled by construction and redevelopment…
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Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Healthcare Market Highlights Hospital systems are experiencing a noteworthy surge in ambulatory expansion, propelled by ongoing economic development announcements…
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Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Jonathan Britt as a Structural Engineer-in-Training in its Columbia office. Britt holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from…
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SC7 and Mullikin Law raise funds for Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In what has become an annual Christmas tradition for the South Carolina 7 (SC7)…
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Robert L. Braddock likes to talk to people – from schoolchildren to adults – about his service in Vietnam. He wasn’t traumatized by his war experience, although he lost 40…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Senior Paralegal Monica McGee, SCCP, RP will be assuming the position of president for the Palmetto Paralegal Association effective January 1, 2024. The Palmetto Paralegal…
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The Leon Levine Foundation awarded Mirci $300,000 to be dispersed over three years to support its behavioral healthcare and supportive housing for vulnerable members of the community with mental health concerns,…
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Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program Targets Middle of the Food Supply Chain The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to offer over $4…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces that Kathleen Umholtz has been promoted to Information Technology (I.T.) Coordinator for the firm’s statewide operations. Umholtz’s role is to provide on-demand technical support and…
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Homeless No More, the Midlands’ leading nonprofit working to end family homelessness, welcomed a new Executive Committee and two new board members at their December board meeting. Homeless No More’s…
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The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will begin accepting Hemp Farming Permit applications for the 2024 season on Jan. 1, 2024. Anyone who wishes to farm hemp in South Carolina…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF) staff presented Turn90 with the David W. Robinson Catalyst Award at their Columbia office on Dec. 11. On Dec. 15, CCCF Program Officer Trimease Carter…
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Designers transform trash into ready-to-wear fashion for one night only For one night only, the Columbia Design League will bring back its Runaway Runway recycled fashion show on Saturday, January…
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By Tom Poland I read that fragrances stimulate recall more so than any other sense. I knew from experience that it had to be true. You and I, we’re…
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ROCK HILL, SC – Robin Owens, the chief operating officer at Morton & Gettys, has earned the Certified Legal Manager designation from the Association of Legal Administrators. Earning the CLM®…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) architect Tanner Backman, AIA, NCARB, has relocated to the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office to lead the local architecture team. Backman joined the firm in Birmingham,…
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The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2024 NxLevel Microentrepreneur and 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel Microentrepreneur…
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LCK announced the creation of two new leadership positions. David Myers has been named Director | Operations and Scott Burriss has been promoted to Director of Project Management Services |…
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The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to announce the Midlands-based artists that have been selected to have their works featured in individual exhibits in 2024 – 2025. Anthony Lewis, Brandi Roberts, Ozon…
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Thousands of students at the University of South Carolina and across the USC system received their degrees during Monday’s Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies. President Michael Amiridis delivered remarks at the…
Read MoreThe City of Columbia’s OBO is now accepting applications for the 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture Course
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture course! To read more and to apply, click here to go to…
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By Chris Merritt Merritt Roofing In 2016, I started Merritt Roofing, a small business serving homeowners in York County, SC and the greater Charlotte, NC area. Over these past seven…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation in Greenville has hired Jared Martin as Director of Development. Martin will create, implement, and oversee the organization’s development…
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The City of Columbia will hold the annual “Capital City Fireworks” display to ring in 2024 on Sunday, December 31st. The fireworks display will begin right after midnight, and the…
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“My first day as a student at Columbia College was my most treasured memory. I remember it so clearly. I walked into the Breed Leadership Center about 30 minutes before…
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State of South Carolina funding made available with training partner Fusion Cyber Capital Business Development Association’s (CBDA) strategic education partnership with Denmark Technical College continues to expand as they will award…
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With Duke Energy Donation, Program is ‘Closing the GAP’ for Farmers A new partnership is helping more South Carolina farmers show buyers their commitment to food safety. The South Carolina…
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A.C. Flora High School orchestra director Jarvernique Tinsley has been named one of 50+ Directors Who Make a Difference by School Band and Orchestra (SB&O) Magazine. A.C. Flora High School…
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The 12-month online program is the college’s third offered graduate degree Newberry College is pleased to announce the addition of its third graduate program: a Master of Arts in criminal…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union has opened their new full-service branch located at 8352 Parklane Road near Farrow Road in Columbia. The new location, designed by Studio 2LR and built by…
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Clemson and USC baseball teams renew rivalry at Segra Park The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Clemson University and University of South Carolina athletic departments, announced that Segra Park…
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PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of golf-rich South Carolina’s top 5 public courses, are offering holiday specials that will delight…
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W.O. Blackstone & Co., Inc., a full-service commercial mechanical contractor with an established presence across South Carolina, has hired Scott Rankin as Service Sales Manager. Based in the company’s corporate…
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Last night, we attended a showing of the movie, Nimona, at a packed Nickelodeon theatre on Main Street. Nimona is a 2023 American animated science fantasy, comedy, drama film based…
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By Reba Hull Campbell Christmas trees can gin up pretty strong emotions and opinions in people at this time of year. First, there’s the “live” vs. “artificial” tree debate.…
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Early voting for the Jan. 2 special election for State Senate District 19 is open and runs through Friday, Dec. 29. Voters will need to provide a valid photo ID…
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At the December 12, 2023 meeting of the State Board of Education (SBE), Dr. David O’Shields was sworn in as the chair of the SBE. The SBE also unanimously elected…
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South Carolina Dance Association (SCDA), an association of the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD) has named Sara Monts of Nursery Road Elementary School- Arts Magnet…
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On December 12, 2023, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees named Chad Leaphart the new district athletic director effective January 2, 2024; Leisa Clamp the new principal…
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Three paralegals with Robinson Gray law firm have been elected to roles on the board of Palmetto Paralegal Association for 2024, with one rising to become the next president of…
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Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group received two awards for excellence in interior design at the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Carolinas’ 2023 DesignWorks awards ceremony in…
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$5.25 Million Investment Will Create 16 New Jobs Luray Peanut Co., a producer of packaged boiled peanuts, today announced plans to expand its operations in Hampton County. The company’s $5.25 million…
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Hundreds of acres fronting the storied Catawba River are now permanently protected By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Conservation Bank announced the protection of approximately 600 acres along the…
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The American Consortium for Equity in Education has selected 47 education industry companies, products, and leaders as award winners in 25 categories The Driving Force Institute announced that Patrick Riccards…
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Friends of the Laurens County Library have begun their annual membership drive. We need your help to continue to support library programs for children, teens and adults. Please visit either…
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Former Nephron Pharmaceuticals professional takes reins as first full-time marketing leader Following a thorough search that considered marketing and communications professionals from across the region, SCbio has named Connor Watkins…
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United Way of the Midlands will honor Jim Lehman as the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient on February 22, 2024, at the Pastides Alumni Center. The Humanitarian of…
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