Christmas card syndrome

December 7, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   This was actually first put out there in 2020… but I have come across several people who are really down, discouraged and lonely… so I would like…

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Santa, Richland County EMS deliver toys to benefit Richland County CASA

December 7, 2023

Community donations will go to children in need ahead of holidays One of the area’s happiest holiday traditions continued Wednesday, as Richland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff delivered toys,…

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A Secret Agent’s Sidearm

December 7, 2023

The good, the bad, the ugly, and the utterly fascinating By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For years I’ve wanted a Walther PPK pistol; much like my dad always wanted a…

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MD Care Group, ARCpoint join forces to provide fast testing, treatment of viral ailments

December 7, 2023

Two Greenville-based companies are coming together to make it easier, faster and less expensive for patients to receive medical treatment for some potentially life-threatening ailments. MD Care Group, LLC, which…

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Kelly Morrow elected to board of S.C. Workers’ Compensation Educational Association

December 7, 2023

Kelly Morrow, a workers’ compensation attorney with Robinson Gray, was voted onto the board of the S.C. Workers’ Compensation Educational Association at the organization’s recent Educational Conference. Her term starts…

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Andrews receives Richland Bar Civic Star Award

December 7, 2023

Stuart Andrews, an attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, received the Civic Star Award from the Richland County Bar Association. The annual honor recognizes exceptional and meritorious community service. Andrews…

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Stamato joins Morton & Gettys

December 7, 2023

Mary Stamato, a skilled attorney with experience representing clients in York, Union and Lancaster Counties, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. She will focus her practice on civil…

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Generous donation from former professor creates Lipovsky Family Clinical Counseling Scholarship at The Citadel

December 7, 2023

A former Citadel professor is giving back to the school by establishing a scholarship for psychology students in The Citadel Graduate College. Julie Lipovsky, Ph.D., ABPP, a retired faculty member…

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Darius Starks ’16 to debut at Newberry Opera House

December 7, 2023

Darius Starks, a 2016 Newberry College graduate, has been playing saxophone since the age of 10. Nineteen years later, and seven after earning his music degree, he is coming home…

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Lexington County Council recognizes Midlands Technical College President

December 7, 2023

Midlands Technical College (MTC) President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames was honored during the Lexington County Council’s December 6 meeting. A resolution was presented to Dr. Rhames for being “a driving…

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Homeless No More to hold Holiday Shop for families on December 11th

December 7, 2023

Homeless No More will hold its annual Holiday Shop for the homeless families with children at Family Shelter and St. Lawrence Place on Monday, December 11th. The Holiday Shop gives…

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Scout Motors appoints Chief Technical Officer

December 7, 2023

Dr. Burkhard Huhnke, a leading voice in the EV industry, will shape and lead Scout Motors’ vehicle engineering strategy and team Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the…

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NAI Columbia’s Bobby Balboni, CCIM and Patrick Palmer, CCIM execute sale of prime development site

December 7, 2023

NAI Columbia announced the facilitation of the sale of a large parcel of undeveloped land at 310 Killian Road by Bobby Balboni, CCIM, and Patrick Palmer, CCIM. Less than eight…

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SAFE Federal Credit Union Vice President of Branch Operations honored as Professional of the Year

December 7, 2023

SAFE Federal Credit Union’s Vice President of Branch Operations, Brandon Oliver, was named 2023 Professional of the Year by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Operations and Member Experience Council.…

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SCETV now available to Hulu + Live TV subscribers

December 7, 2023

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is now live streaming on Hulu + Live TV, one of the nation’s largest streaming services for live television with more than 4.5 million subscribers. Hulu…

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NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree facilitate Parklane Partners, LLC’s acquisition of 7909 on Parklane, assume leasing responsibilities

December 7, 2023

NAI Columbia brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree represented Parklane Partners, LLC in the purchase of 7909 Parklane Road. Hein and DuPree will represent Parklane Partners in the leasing…

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Your Special Tree

December 6, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   The Work Behind It When I was a boy, come Thanksgiving, we observed a tradition that’s decidedly different today. Dad would mix some two-cycle gas, sharpen…

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NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree facilitate Parklane Partners, LLC’s acquisition of 7909 on Parklane, assume leasing responsibilities

December 6, 2023

NAI Columbia brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree represented Parklane Partners, LLC in the purchase of 7909 Parklane Road. Hein and DuPree will represent Parklane Partners in the leasing…

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Columbia Museum of Art ~ January 2024 program calendar

December 6, 2023

Columbia Museum of Art January 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous On view through January 21, 2024 Rendez-Vous offers a rare glimpse into the life and…

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LaTonya Fleming joins Fatherhood Center as Program Manager

December 6, 2023

The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families announced that LaTonya Fleming has been hired as the new Program Manager for Ready 4 Life, an educational program reaching youth in…

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Trinity Partners announces the sale of historic landmark at 1430 Richland Street

December 6, 2023

Trinity Partners’ Bruce Greenberg represented the buyer in the sale of 1430 Richland Street in Columbia, SC. The 4,200 square foot historic property, known as the Orchard House, is named…

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Texas Based company acquires Sloan Appliance Service in Cayce

December 6, 2023

Sunbelt Business Brokers is proud to announce the sale of Sloan Appliance Carolinas, Inc., operating as Sloan Appliance Service, based in Cayce, South Carolina to D3S Service LLC of Houston,…

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SC Economics names new Executive Director

December 6, 2023

The South Carolina Council on Economic Education (dba SC Economics) has appointed Chandler Jordan as its new Executive Director. Chandler, who currently serves as the Program Director for SC Economics,…

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McCormick County 250 Project

December 5, 2023

We will soon commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America!! What an exciting time! South Carolina played a tremendous role in the American Revolution. As part of a larger South Carolina…

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TMC Transportation grows Southeast presence with expansion in Richland County

December 5, 2023

$38 million investment will create 185 jobs TMC Transportation, one of the trucking industry’s premier flatbed carriers, announced it is growing its Southeast presence with the expansion of its regional…

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Mandatory minimum requirement for employers to upload W-2s online has changed

December 5, 2023

Employers who file at least 10 W-2 or 1099 forms with South Carolina withholding are now required to submit those documents to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) using…

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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs

December 5, 2023

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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Marketing Minute Video: Navigate the Media Landscape with Confidence

December 5, 2023

Marketing Minute by Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy This week’s video underscores the importance of planning ahead in today’s digital era. With nearly half of our team comprising former journalists, NP…

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

December 5, 2023

  Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state:  …

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Time to Boost Savings and Lower Taxes

December 5, 2023

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis   There’s no escaping the hustle and bustle of December. Even if you love gift shopping, Christmas music, and holiday parties, the end of the…

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New Preceptor Program for Nurse Practitioners launching in Chester County thanks to a $28,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Upper Midlands Rural Health Network

December 5, 2023

Goal is for the pilot program to create a successful model that can be replicated in rural communities statewide The Upper Midlands Rural Health Network (UMRHN), has been awarded a…

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The wait is over at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

December 5, 2023

Riverbanks Receives an Early Present Most Anticipated Aquarium Resident Makes It Home for the Holidays It is officially December and while many children are ready to celebrate a sleigh pulled…

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SC Afterschool Alliance and SC Department of Mental Health announce innovative partnership to expand youth access to mental health care across South Carolina

December 5, 2023

The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) are partnering on a new, innovative effort to improve access to mental health care for…

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Father and son duo Edgar and George Meyer to perform in Columbia

December 5, 2023

Join us on Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 pm for a very special Carolina performance by father and son duo Edgar and George Meyer. This electrifying performance will be in…

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Tyler C. Miller, MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA

December 5, 2023

Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced that Dr. Tyler C. Miller has joined the practice as of December 1, 2023. Dr. Miller joins the team from Lakeshore Bone & Joint…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

December 5, 2023

Construx, Dealerverse, Lumiq, Notey, and Zitles, were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. BagValet, ElectroWire, Rapid Title, and Skilldora, received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…

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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke

December 5, 2023

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) continues to celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke, the iconic NatureScene and NatureNotes host, naturalist, and teacher, with a special one-hour live special on Dec. 6 at 8…

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A great South Carolina horse racing tradition returns

December 5, 2023

Marion Dupont-Scott responsible for inaugurating the nation’s premier steeplechase event 53 years ago By W. Thomas Smith Jr. There is so much to celebrate about South Carolina and yet far…

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Cheryl Harris installed as SCSBA Region 8 Director

December 5, 2023

Cheryl Harris, chairperson of the Richland School District One (Richland One) board of commissioners, was installed as Region 8 (Richland County) director of the South Carolina School Board Association’s (SCSBA)…

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The winners of the 2023 Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray are…

December 5, 2023

The 2023 Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray occurred on Saturday, December 2. Spectators filled the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington (to capacity) to watch 20 brightly…

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Fort Mill’s Michele Branning installed as SCSBA President

December 5, 2023

Michele Branning, a member of the Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors during Delegate…

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Mungo Homes Foundation makes $30,000 donation to Reconciliation Ministries

December 5, 2023

To kick off the 3rd Annual Week of Giving, the Mungo Homes Foundation made a surprise donation of $30,000 to Reconciliation Ministries on Monday, December 4th. Under the guise of…

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State Museum completes accessibility renovation project with $200,000 lead donation from Aflac

December 5, 2023

All museum public restrooms now fully ADA accessible; Wellness and mother’s rooms added Through support from the State legislature and a $200,000 accessibility-focused capital gift from Aflac, the South Carolina…

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Cason Development Group, partners break ground on Shop Grove Industrial Park

December 5, 2023

A partnership of Cason Development Group and Appian Investments announces the start of construction for a 217,000-square-foot Class A industrial building in Shop Grove Industrial Park, a 38-acre industrial park…

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Historic Columbia announced December 2023 events

December 5, 2023

Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for December 2023. See the full list of December events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…

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Trinity Partners adds Jedburg Logistics Park to its management portfolio

December 4, 2023

  SUMMERVILLE, SC – Trinity Partners’ Columbia office has added Jedburg Logistics Park to its property management portfolio. The project, developed by Trinity Capital Advisors, is currently under construction and…

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Midlands Technical College opens new location in Lexington

December 4, 2023

Midlands Technical College (MTC) will partner with Lexington School District One to offer classes in Lexington to both high school and adult learners starting in January 2024. The Lexington North…

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Mia Walker receives 2023 Cote Top Ten, SARA NY, and AIA Greenville Student Design Awards for “Above The Marsh”

December 4, 2023

  McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Mia Walker is a 2023 Cote Top Ten award winner. The American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE), in partnership with the Association…

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Habitat Greenville wins two statewide awards

December 4, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville took home two major honors at the annual SC Best in Business Awards this week. President and CEO Monroe Free won Gold in the Best…

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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 4

December 1, 2023

Governor McMaster and First Lady Welcome South Carolinians for Christmas Celebration Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a…

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