SOUTH CAROLINA 7 makes its way south

July 13, 2022

South Carolina’s Lt. Governor shares thoughts from the trail LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PAMELA EVETTE, Dr. Tom Mullikin, and other dignitaries and outdoor adventure enthusiasts continue the 3rd annual South Carolina 7…

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Alaska’s top education official named Associate Dean at CIU

July 13, 2022

The new associate dean of Columbia International University’s College of Education will bring a wealth of experience to impart to students at his alma mater after serving as Alaska’s commissioner…

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Panera Bread announces new partnership with Children’s Trust of South Carolina

July 13, 2022

Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, announced a newly formed partnership with Children’s Trust of South Carolina. The 26 Panera Bread bakery-cafes owned by Covelli Enterprises in Charleston,…

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Big Red Barn Retreat announces the hiring of a Director of Development

July 13, 2022

Big Red Barn Retreat welcomes Mary Wright as Director of Development. Ms. Wright was the manager of Grants and Development with SC Thrive previously and brings fifteen years’ experience in…

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Ron Scott becomes Riley Fellow in Spring 2022 Midlands Diversity Leaders Initiative

July 13, 2022

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Ron Scott has become a Riley Fellow after completing the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) Spring 2022 Midlands program.…

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Trinity Partners facilitates sale of medical investment property

July 13, 2022

Bruce Harper, Managing Partner of Trinity Partners in Columbia, SC, has facilitated the sale of a ± 14,100 square foot medical office building located in downtown Columbia. The property, located…

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City Roots expanding operations in Richland County

July 13, 2022

$4.4 million investment will create 60 new jobs City Roots, a family-owned urban farm and agribusiness destination, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The company’s $4.4 million…

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Socks in a drawer

July 13, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   I am most certainly hampered with furniture disease – my chest has fallen into my drawers. Recently, I have gained 7 pounds… just like that.  I don’t…

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Verdae Development announces Dan Klausner as Chief Executive Officer

July 12, 2022

Verdae Development, Inc., master developer for the 1,100-acre planned development known as Verdae, today announced Dan Klausner as Chief Executive Officer. This news follows the recent release of Verdae’s dynamic…

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SC Ports achieves record fiscal year

July 12, 2022

South Carolina Ports achieved a record fiscal year 2022 while maintaining fluidity for customers and the Southeast supply chain. “Through well-planned, targeted investment, South Carolina Ports has positioned itself as a…

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Flavia B. Harton appointed to S.C. Arts Commission board

July 12, 2022

The South Carolina Arts Commission welcomes Flavia B. Harton of Greenville to its nine-member board of directors after her appointment by Gov. Henry McMaster effective July 1. Harton has extensive…

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The 2022 South Carolina Air National Guard operations at CAE

July 12, 2022

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Ferrario, 169th Operations Group commander with Mike Gula, Executive Director at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)   In May of this year, the South Carolina Air…

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Hotel Trundle announces expansion onto Main Street in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina

July 12, 2022

Hotel Trundle, the locally-owned, award-winning boutique hotel that has redefined hospitality in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, has announced plans to grow. The family-owned hotel will expand its offerings with the…

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School District Five educator selected for statewide leadership program

July 11, 2022

Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Instructional Technology Specialist Susan Aplin has been selected to be a part of the South Carolina ASCD Emerging Leaders Class of 2022. South Carolina ASCD is…

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School District Five students excel in SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference

July 11, 2022

The SkillsUSA Chapter at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) received numerous awards during the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference held June 20-25 in Atlanta, Georgia. Chole…

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South Carolina ETV digital series “Our Town” explores small towns across South Carolina

July 11, 2022

Highlighting 13 new towns, Season 2 premieres July 14 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced the premiere of a new season of its digital series, Our Town. Each episode highlights…

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City of Columbia partners with Richland Library for Entrepreneur-in-Residence program

July 11, 2022

The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities and Richland Library have collaborated for the Entrepreneur-in-Residence program, which supports, mentors, and educates new entrepreneurs and budding start-ups through office hours…

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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to remove toxic waste from USS Yorktown

July 11, 2022

Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-20, which directs the South Carolina Office of Resilience to begin the process of removing hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic pollutants…

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Angela Crosland named SCSBA Director of Communications

July 11, 2022

Angela Crosland has been named Director of Communications for the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA). Crosland is a familiar face at the SCSBA after having previously served as the…

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Tickets go on sale July 1st at 10AM for the Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at the Ballpark 2022

July 11, 2022

Featuring Multi-Platinum, Country Music Artist Chris Lane The Big Red Barn Retreat announced its Fifth Annual Fall Jam at the Ballpark 2022 concert. The concert will be held on October…

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With summer here, time for officials to focus on power reliability

July 11, 2022

By Cline Jones In the wake of COVID, most Americans for the first time have been forced to face an ugly truth: supply chains are more fragile than we ever…

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Celebrate the 32nd Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K Oct. 22 at Segra Park

July 11, 2022

The 32nd Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K will be celebrated in person on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., in…

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PBS Short Film Festival to feature three films from SCETV Presents series “Reel South”

July 11, 2022

The PBS Short Film Festival, a multiplatform initiative to increase the reach and visibility of independent filmmakers from across the country, has announced that three films from the South Carolina ETV…

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American Red Cross receives $5,000 donation from Callison Tighe & Robinson

July 8, 2022

The Central South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross has received a donation of $5,000 from Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm. “The American Red Cross is an organization…

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Kami Carden promoted to manager of CAMS community support team

July 8, 2022

Community Association Management Services (CAMS), a frontrunner in the community association management industry throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce that Kami Carden has been promoted to manager of its…

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So exactly who is smarter here?

July 8, 2022

By Jeff Becraft   I am not so sure about the smart in smartphone. I do enjoy the camera, and being able to listen to songs while I mow the…

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S.C. Arts Commission names FY2023 fellowship recipients

July 8, 2022

Program changes reinforce the arts’ influence in the creative economy A diverse group of four South Carolina artists working in different artistic disciplines are the latest recipients of new-look $10,000…

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DHEC announces first confirmed cases of monkeypox infection in South Carolina

July 8, 2022

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed two cases of monkeypox infection in a person in the Midlands region and another person in the Lowcountry…

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South Carolina officials announce infestation of Asian longhorned ticks

July 8, 2022

Ask Public to Help Limit Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases South Carolina public health and livestock officials have recently identified a large population of Asian longhorned ticks infesting a pasture at a…

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LIVE PD to return as On Patrol: Live

July 7, 2022

New program airing on REELZ will follow format of the former A&E television series By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) – the only LIVE PD…

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Blink Book Review #5: “Bird by Bird” by Anne Lamott

July 7, 2022

This is the fifth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell   I recently reread Anne Lamott’s “Bird by Bird” for the umpteenth time in…

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SC Public Radio’s Victoria Hansen nominated for Radio Reporter of the Year

July 7, 2022

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce that SC Public Radio reporter Victoria Hansen has been nominated for Radio Reporter of the Year by the South…

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Columbia architecture, interiors & planning firm Garvin Design Group celebrates 19 years

July 7, 2022

Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked 19 years as a business on June 26, 2022. Scott Garvin established his firm in the historic Gervais Place building…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading law firm in 2022 Chambers USA

July 7, 2022

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice areas in South Carolina:…

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The PGA TOUR returns to the Palmetto State in October for THE CJ CUP in South Carolina

July 7, 2022

As golf is surging in popularity around the country, state and industry leaders are pleased to welcome the PGA TOUR to Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland for THE CJ CUP…

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UofSC and Lexington Medical Center enter new partnership for clinical training of nurses and physicians

July 7, 2022

The University of South Carolina (UofSC) board of trustees announced a new phase in a growing public-private partnership between the university’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center (LMC). A 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art nursing simulation center and teaching space…

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Unassailable greatness

July 6, 2022

How Tom Mullikin’s greatness has been achieved by bringing others with him By W. Thomas Smith Jr. What might we say about a great man (or a great woman) or…

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SC Bar recognizes the Joye Law Firm for raising the bar

July 6, 2022

The SC Bar recognizes Joye Law Firm for their recent $100,000 donation to the Charleston Animal Society to provide care and to find loving homes for pets and the firm…

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New owners acquire Sig Cox Heating and Air Conditioning

July 5, 2022

Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sale of Sig Cox Heating and Air Conditioning based in Augusta, Georgia to JSM Family Holdings Corporation. Sig Cox has been a premier provider of…

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A Conversation with James Chappell, CEO, SCBIO

July 5, 2022

In November of 2021, SCBIO named James Chappell as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. South Carolina life sciences has seen a near-doubling of firms and 40% increase…

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Gov. Henry McMaster directs state agencies to publicly disclose information on budget earmark recipients

July 5, 2022

Governor’s executive order shines spotlight on how funds are spent Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2022-19, which directs state agencies to disclose online detailed information about the entities who are…

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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project

July 5, 2022

Proposals Due August 12, 2022 The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2023 class project. Each year, the LC Class chooses a…

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BlueCross BlueShield of SC names new president and CEO

July 5, 2022

David S. Pankau has been named chairman of the board effective April 21, 2022, and Michael J. Mizeur has been named president and CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina…

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SCRA announces new members and grant funding

July 5, 2022

Borealis Global Advisory and CarbonCents were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. Infinity Collar and SiteMarker received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access…

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Full slate of patriotic events planned for July 4 on the Hammock Coast

July 3, 2022

South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® has a full slate of Independence Day activities for locals and tourists alike as Americans celebrate the freedoms they enjoy. Whether people are in search of…

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Mike Tighe recognized in “2022 Power List – Real Estate Attorneys”

July 2, 2022

Michael W. Tighe, a founding member of Callison Tighe & Robinson, will be profiled in a special section in SCBIZ Magazine as among those recognized on the new “2022 Power…

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Publications name Josh Vann as a leading real estate attorney in South Carolina

July 2, 2022

SC Biz News has included Josh Vann, a partner with Morton & Gettys law firm, to their new “Power List – Real Estate Attorneys.” Josh’s law practice is focused on…

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Welvista appoints William “Bo” McMillan as new Board Chairman

July 2, 2022

Welvista announces that William “Bo” McMillan has been appointed as Welvista’s new Chairman to lead its 15-person Board of Directors. McMillan succeeds Brian Blackwelder, who will continue to serve on…

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