Keep the Midlands Beautiful to host Lakeside Litter Sweep Cleanup event on Lake Murray

August 2, 2022

Saturday, September 17th Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) and their event partners will host a Lakeside Litter Sweep litter cleanup event on Lake Murray on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from…

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1801 Venture Club announced as presenting sponsor of Gamecock Central Kickoff event

August 2, 2022

Steel Hands Brewing in partnership with Gamecock Central is pleased to announce the 1801 Venture Club as its presenting sponsor for the 2nd Annual Gamecock Central Kickoff Party to be…

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David Boulware named Best Mortgage Lender

August 2, 2022

David Boulware, Mortgage Loan Officer at First Reliance Bank, has been named the “Best of the Pee Dee’s 2022 Best Mortgage Lender” Winner. Boulware began his finance career in 1998…

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State agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award

August 2, 2022

South Carolina state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural environment. Nominations for the South Carolina Environmental Awareness…

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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College opens colorful 11th season

August 1, 2022

The most colorful seats in town are turning purple, then red-white-and-blue, for Harbison Theatre’s 11th season. Notable performances include the Purple xPeRIeNCE Tribute Show and country music superstar Craig Morgan.…

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Unbound to present “(in)FINITE”

August 1, 2022

August  26 & 27 Eighty-one dancers will take the stage for “(in)FINITE,” a show to be presented by the Columbia dance collective Unbound on Aug. 26 and 27. Performances will…

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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Legal Elites

August 1, 2022

Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…

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Colliers Report: South Carolina hotels experience a revenue boost

August 1, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights Tourist season was in full swing during the second quarter of 2022 evidenced by an increase…

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Ten Moore Bradley Myers attorneys recognized for 2022 Legal Elite of the Midlands

August 1, 2022

Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) announced the inclusion of ten attorneys in Columbia Business Monthly’s 2022 Legal Elite of the Midlands. MBM Attorneys Recognized: S. Jahue “Jake” Moore, Sr. – recognized…

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Hood Construction President and CEO inducted into Hall of Fame

August 1, 2022

Hood Construction’s President and CEO, Mark Hood, was inducted into the Carolinas Association of General Contractors’ 2022 Hall of Fame this month, which celebrates hard work, perseverance, and achievement of…

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Marketing Minute: TikTok

August 1, 2022

  Marketing Minute with Meghan Durant, NP Strategy It’s not always easy to stay up to date on social media trends. This week’s video shares insight into the fastest growing…

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Columbia Business Monthly again includes Detwiler, Duggan in 2022 ‘Legal Elite’

August 1, 2022

Once again, Columbia Business Monthly has named Callison Tighe & Robinson members Rick Detwiler and Ian Duggan to its 2022 “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. Mr. Duggan received this…

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Two Lewis Babcock partners named to Legal Elite of the Midlands list for 2022

August 1, 2022

Columbia Business Monthly has recognized two partners at the law firm Lewis Babcock L.L.P. to the magazine’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2022. Lewis Babcock founding partner Keith…

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Will Lewis of Richardson Thomas named to Legal Elite of the Midlands for 2022

August 1, 2022

Columbia Business Monthly has recognized attorney Will Lewis, a partner with Richardson Thomas, to the magazine’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2022. The annual list honors Midlands lawyers…

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Hira Industries’ Aerofoam USA establishing operations in Abbeville County

August 1, 2022

Aerofoam USA, a brand of the family-owned, international firm Hira Industries, announced plans to establish its United States headquarters and operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $11.5 million investment will…

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8 at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in new edition of “Legal Elite”

August 1, 2022

Eight attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are included in the just-released 2022 edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” with four of the honorees earning recognition in multiple practice…

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

July 30, 2022

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

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Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa managing attorney, recognized as 2022 Legal Elite

July 30, 2022

LawyerLisa, LLC announced Lisa Hostetler Brown has been recognized as a 2022 Legal Elite of the Midlands by Columbia Business Monthly. Legal Elite is a regional awards program where attorneys…

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Lexington Medical Cancer Center affiliates with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education

July 28, 2022

Lexington Medical Center announced Lexington Medical Cancer Center’s Clinical Research and Education affiliation with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston, SC.  This partnership will provide Lexington Medical Center patients access…

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Boneyards

July 28, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Their name belies their beauty, though its definition rings true. “Boneyard, | ˈbōnyärd |Noun, informal, a cemetery.” A cemetery they are, the resting places of maritime…

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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds eight new members

July 28, 2022

Talented local leaders bring their skills to the museum The Columbia Museum of Art announces eight new members elected to serve on its board of trustees for the 2022 –…

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Senior Resources receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation

July 28, 2022

Senior Resources today announced that the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has received a donation in the amount of $2,000 to help feed local neighbors in their time of need…

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CAMS Columbia office brings on two Regional Directors; Charleston office gets new Regional Director

July 28, 2022

Community Association Management Services (CAMS), a frontrunner in community association management throughout the Carolinas, announced that Angela Adleman and Taylor Hayes have been promoted to Co-Regional Directors of its Columbia…

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SC Bar recognizes Finklea, Hendrick & Blake for Raising the Bar

July 28, 2022

The SC Bar recognizes Finklea, Hendrick and Blake, LLC for their $25,000 donation to the House of Hope of the Pee Dee and their efforts to award 15 scholarships to…

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First Reliance Bank associates complete 2022 SC Bankers School

July 28, 2022

Four associates from First Reliance Bank recently completed courses at the South Carolina Bankers School on the campus of Lander University in Greenwood, SC. Nathan Ruth, Sunset Branch Manager, West…

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DeWees Real Estate Group represents seller in local real estate transaction

July 28, 2022

Sales Associate, Niles Helmboldt, Represented the seller in the Sale of 7347 Garners Ferry Rd. DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail,…

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Butterfly release will honor and remember women affected by ovarian cancer

July 28, 2022

The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 22 (5:30 pm) at the SC State House to raise awareness of…

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Colliers Report: New construction underway is necessary, vacancy is at an all-time low

July 28, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights One building located at 321 Logistics in the Lexington County Industrial Park delivered last quarter and was…

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RCRC hosts special back-to-school event: Reading Under the Lights

July 27, 2022

Join the Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) this Friday night at a special back-to-school event: Reading Under the Lights! This night of family fun will include free books for children,…

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Fairfield County announces new Economic Development Director

July 27, 2022

Fairfield County Administrator, Malik Whitaker announced at the July 25 council meeting that M. Ann Broadwater is the County’s new Economic Development Director. Ms. Broadwater has 25+ years of economic…

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Price Controls Would Hurt South Carolina Cancer Survivors  

July 27, 2022

By Henry Well  Executive Director, South Carolina Cancer Alliance   Cancer touches each of our lives in one way or another. In South Carolina alone, over 10,800 lives will be taken by…

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CommunityWorks selected to receive $1M investment from Southern First to support small businesses lending throughout South Carolina

July 27, 2022

Southern First Bank has invested 1M in CommunityWorks to support their statewide small business and affordable housing lending. CommunityWorks serves small businesses and affordable housing developers through a variety of…

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Grand opening of the Player’s Club Academy

July 27, 2022

LTC Hospitality Services announced today the opening of the Player’s Club Academy. The Academy is the newest expansion of the Player’s Club, a member’s only, indoor country club featuring state-of-the-art…

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State budget includes $10 million initiative to address state’s nursing shortage

July 27, 2022

Last month, the State’s FY22-23 Budget included $10 million in lottery revenue intended to help address a very real impediment to addressing South Carolina’s critical nursing shortage – the nursing…

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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2022

July 26, 2022

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022. “I am incredibly proud of…

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Gov. Henry McMaster makes major investment into S.C. workforce

July 26, 2022

Governor Invests $25 Million in Workforce Scholarships for the Future Governor Henry McMaster today announced an additional $25 million investment into Workforce Scholarships for the Future, a program that provides…

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Saying goodbye to a loved one

July 26, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   When Corrie Ten Boom was growing up as a child, she became anxious about death and other things of life. (It has been years since I…

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Kuntai establishing operations in Orangeburg County

July 26, 2022

$1.5 million investment will create 41 new jobs Kuntai (North Charleston) Limited Corporation (Kuntai), an automotive parts manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $1.5 million investment…

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What’s happening at Richland Library

July 26, 2022

Monday, July 25 – Sunday, July 31 Richland Library’s mission is to help our customers learn, create and share. We are continuing to offer programs, both familiar and new, and…

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Richland Library seeks submissions for pop-up art shows

July 26, 2022

Outdoor Exhibition Series to Highlight Work of Local BIPOC Artists Richland Library continues collaborating with local visual artist Jeff Rivers to expand the social and economic participation of underserved artists…

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School District Five teacher receives grant from Book Love Foundation

July 26, 2022

The Book Love Foundation recently awarded a Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher a $2,000 grant to support her classroom library. Irmo Elementary School second grade teacher Sara Wheeler will use…

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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions 

July 26, 2022

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions.  Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)  Seeking to fill seven (7) vacancies.  The purpose…

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Four GSSM students compete nationally in FBLA National Leadership Conference

July 25, 2022

Four South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) students recently competed against 12,000 high school students in theFBLA National Leadership Conference (FBLA NLC) in Chicago. GSSM students, James…

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The Flying Biscuit Café grand opening

July 25, 2022

Who: The Flying Biscuit Café, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Councilman Ed McDowell and Councilman Will Brennan and City of Columbia Economic Development Department What: The Flying Biscuit Café will hold their…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Michael Duganier, All In Hospitality

July 25, 2022

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

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It takes a village to raise a startup

July 25, 2022

By Matt Vaadi CEO guHRoo   Starting a tech company is hard. Startups require access to a lot of resources and knowledge to be successful. Does Columbia have those resources?…

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Smoked’s bartender wins national title

July 25, 2022

Smoked is thrilled to announce that Jess Pomerantz, one of our fabulous bartenders, won the national title for Speed Rack last night in New Orleans. Speed Rack is an exclusively…

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Columbia-based global protocol school appoints first VP in its 34 year history

July 25, 2022

Saeed AlSalkhadi, former managing director of The Protocol School of Washington’s Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, has been promoted to vice president.  As the school’s first ever vice president,…

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Snelling Staffing to provide free headshots to community

July 25, 2022

Snelling Staffing of the Midlands is celebrating 40 years of helping job seekers across the Midlands by providing free headshots to the public! Snelling aims to reach underrepresented communities, recent…

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Low-quality patents are a threat for small businesses

July 22, 2022

By Austin Meyer Since founding X-Plane in 1995, a flight simulator that allows pilots to practice without getting in a plane, my work has always been focused on increasing safety…

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