Steak Competition on Lake Murray turned up the heat for National Television

October 5, 2023

BAMA-Q TV’s “Grilling on the Lake” steak cookoff took place at the Lexington Lake Murray Dam Public Park, September 29-30, 2023. The event was hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country…

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Oktoberfestivities in Lake Murray Country

October 5, 2023

Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, is a lively celebration of Bavarian culture with giant beer tents, traditional music, and delicious food. It’s all about enjoying Bavarian beer and a festive atmosphere…

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Lake Murray Country will host the Bassmaster College Series Fishing Competition January 26-27, 2024

October 5, 2023

Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) is announced that Lake Murray will be one of six stops on the Bassmaster College Series Tournament Trail. The series will set up shop…

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The Miraculous Green Lizard

October 5, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   We call it a lizard, except it’s not. It’s an anole, and it can re-grow its tail, “regenerate” in the words of scientists. Think about that.…

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From corn mazes to pumpkin patches, find Fall Agritourism in South Carolina

October 5, 2023

As the weather cools, farms across South Carolina are welcoming visitors onto their farms with a variety of fun and educational fall events. “Agritourism continues to grow in South Carolina,…

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Lexington One Board of Trustees gives superintendent an ‘overall extremely effective evaluation’

October 5, 2023

As part of the work session and business meeting on October 3, 2023, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees conducted the evaluation of Dr. Gerrita Postlewait, superintendent…

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Fourth Annual Contractors for Hope Fundraiser benefiting Harvest Hope Food Bank to be held at Steel Hands Brewing

October 5, 2023

The 4th Annual Contractors for Hope fundraiser will take place Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Steel Hand Brewing in Cayce to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank. The event will run…

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Richland County to begin Alpine Road Sidewalk and road resurfacing project

October 5, 2023

Groundbreaking set for Tuesday, Oct. 31 Richland County announced plans to begin an extensive $4.3 million Transportation Penny project to build a sidewalk along Alpine Road that will connect S.C.…

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County Council gives third reading approval to revised LDC zoning map

October 5, 2023

Text amendments pass first reading Richland County Council has approved a revised version of the County’s Land Development Code (LDC) zoning map. The zoning map passed a third reading during…

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Richland County employees to benefit from new paid parental leave policy

October 5, 2023

County becomes only the second in state to implement plan Richland County Council approved a paid parental leave policy for all full-time and part-time employees during Council’s regularly scheduled meeting…

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The Cayce Police Department announces events for the 4-Day National Faith & Blue Initiative

October 5, 2023

In conjunction with National Crime Prevention Month, the Cayce Police Department will kick the weekend off by hosting the following events to celebrate the national Faith & Blue initiative beginning October 6. Faith and…

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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann announces new Columbia Public Art Program Columbia Streams Art at Boyd Plaza

October 5, 2023

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will announce Columbia Streams Art, a new City of Columbia public art program, during a public ceremony at Boyd Plaza on Wednesday, October 11 at 1:00 pm.…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Scott Burgess, Bierkeller

October 5, 2023

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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The Cayce Police Department announces events for the 4-Day National Faith & Blue Initiative

October 5, 2023

In conjunction with National Crime Prevention Month, the Cayce Police Department will kick the weekend off by hosting the following events to celebrate the national Faith & Blue initiative beginning…

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Dispose of scrap metal, tires, paper, hazardous waste on Richland Recycles Day

October 5, 2023

Richland County residents can drop off a variety of unwanted household items for Richland Recycles Day this Saturday, Oct. 7. The free event will be from 8 a.m. to noon…

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Newberry College appoints Syno to Center for Student Success

October 5, 2023

Newberry College has announced the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Syno to the role of assistant dean for the Center for Student Success, effective Oct. 30. Syno comes to Newberry from…

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SIOS DataKeeper Cluster Edition provides high availability protection for MailHippo encryption application on SQL Server

October 5, 2023

Healthcare providers’ communication protected from downtime and disasters SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced that MailHippo, an innovative company that enables…

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United Community employees recognize World Animal Day through acts of service across its footprint

October 5, 2023

United Community’s employees are coming together for the third consecutive year to support the welfare of the voiceless for World Animal Day. Throughout the first half of October, teams across…

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Picnics in the Park with Forest Acres

October 5, 2023

Be sure to join Town Theatre for its fourth concert series ~ Picnics in the Park ~ Fridays, October 13, 27 and November 3 starting at 5:45 PM. Each concert,…

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Mashburn Construction promotes five across the State

October 4, 2023

Mashburn Construction announced the recent promotions for five team members across their Columbia and Charleston locations. Logan Parker has been promoted to Project Manager. Logan interned with Mashburn and was offered…

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South Carolina State Fair Releases Details for this Year’s 12 Day Event

October 3, 2023

Fun, food, entertainment and South Carolina culture return to Columbia, S.C. Oct. 11-22, 2023 Columbia, S.C. is set to come alive with 12 days of pure excitement as the 154th…

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Historic Columbia announces October 2023 Events

October 3, 2023

Historic Columbia announces programming and events for October 2023. See the full list of October events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…

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FYPColumbia Initiative aims to Connect Midlands Residents with Local Organizations, Nonprofits & Small Businesses

October 3, 2023

FREE registration now open for event to be held on November 16 Registration is now open for FYPColumbia (Find Your Place Columbia), a citywide event connecting local organizations, nonprofits and small…

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Jen Howard, South Carolina Land Trust Network

October 3, 2023

Be a part of the SC Land Trust Networks Land Trust Days South Carolina’s land trusts have collectively protected more than a million acres in our state. The SC Land…

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Fall Into Service: Red Cross volunteers needed

October 3, 2023

As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers throughout South Carolina has never been greater. As the season changes, what a great time…

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Newberry College invites community to Handel’s “Messiah”

October 3, 2023

Continuing a beloved tradition, Newberry College will perform the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel’s sacred oratorio “Messiah” and invites the community to be part of the magic. The concert, given…

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State Museum launches its first-ever podcast: Our State, Our Stories

October 3, 2023

First season premieres October 10 on Spotify, Apple Music and Google Podcasts Ahead of its 35th anniversary this November, the South Carolina State Museum announces its first-ever podcast: Our State,…

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SCRA announced New Member Companies and grant funding

October 3, 2023

Members HQ and Supermoon were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. PeriopHealth received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner…

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SC Technical College System Foundation receives $40,000 Power:Ed grant to expand a tech workforce development program to meet the demand for skilled coders

October 3, 2023

The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation (SCTCS Foundation) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand Create Opportunity, a tech…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation proudly awards student scholarships

October 3, 2023

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded $620,000 to 195 students from across the state and country for the 2023-2024 academic year. Since 1998, the…

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U.S. Marines and a football game in WWII

October 3, 2023

Few Americans today remember the then-famous Mosquito Bowl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Perhaps one of the most fascinating football games in the history of the sport is the one-time…

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South Carolina Community Loan Fund awarded $50M in New Market Tax Credits, one of three awardees in the state

October 3, 2023

The South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) announced its award of $50 million in New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) allocations from the U.S. Department of Treasury CDFI Fund. SCCLF was…

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No increase in Girl Scout Cookies for consumers in the Upstate and Midlands

October 3, 2023

Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands is excited for Girl Scouts to showcase their entrepreneurial skills selling Girl Scout Cookies this season. Consumers will be able to purchase their…

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Breakfast Event to Honor First Responders on National First Responder Day

October 3, 2023

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Davidson Baptist Church is gearing up to express their gratitude and appreciation for the heroes who serve tirelessly every day. To commemorate National First Responder…

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Governor’s School honors children of the Holocaust through The Butterfly Project

October 3, 2023

Inspired by the hands-on teaching approach of The Butterfly Project, the SC Governor’s School of Arts and Humanities has installed three mosaics to honor those impacted by the Holocaust tragedy.…

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Three more reasons to attend the 321 Student Film Festival in Greenville

October 3, 2023

Besides an amazing array of student films, the 321 Student Film Festival also will offer three opportunities to learn about the film industry and filmmaking presented by local experts with…

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FY23 S.C. Arts Commission grantmaking exceeded $11 million

October 3, 2023

Grants for arts and arts learning impacted 43 counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that in FY23, for the second year in a row, its statewide grantmaking invested…

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Gasperecz named new Experience Columbia SC Sports development manager

October 2, 2023

Experience Columbia SC Sports welcomes Anna Gasperecz as its new sports development manager. Gasperecz comes to Columbia from Visit Baton Rouge where she was the destination experience manager. “We are…

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They are ABLE

October 2, 2023

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Administrator for the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program   How important is stability, peace of mind or independence to you? These qualities are always top of…

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Dominion Energy will temporarily lower levels of Neal Shoals Reservoir

September 29, 2023

To ensure continued safety and reliability of the Neal Shoals Hydroelectric Plant, Dominion Energy will temporarily lower water levels at the Neal Shoals dam along the Broad River beginning Oct.…

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Capital City/Lake Murray Country RTB promotes Vickie Davis to Senior Vice President of Funding and Events 

September 28, 2023

Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) announced the promotion of Vickie Davis to Senior Vice-President of Funding and Events. While Davis will continue her role in securing…

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The Ruins Of Chappels

September 28, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Highway 34. It’s my route east to places like Ninety-Six, Abbeville, and Greenwood. When I drive Highway 34, I’m in my element—the back roads, but some…

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EdVenture creates a special place for kids with chronic health conditions

September 28, 2023

A cancer diagnosis is tough for any family to face, but when the diagnosis is given to a child, it is especially heartbreaking. In honor of National Childhood Cancer and…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Sarah Lewis, Tech Design Strategies

September 28, 2023

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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Columbia College’s Alternative Pathways to Education Certification Program (APEC) recognizes accomplishments of 20 program participants

September 28, 2023

The Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Center at Columbia College was created in 2018 as an initiative to serve area school districts by providing a pathway for district employees…

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Greenville Jewish Federation and Greenville Jewish Film Festival team up on the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht

September 28, 2023

As America witnesses an increase in anti-Semitic events, two Greenville groups are coming together for a special presentation on the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht. The Greenville Jewish Film Festival in…

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BEATS Barre Studio cuts ribbon with Mayor Rickenmann on new Gervais Street studio

September 28, 2023

Free classes available Oct. 2-7 as part of grand opening celebrations BEATS Barre Studio — a fun and effective body-changing workout — has cut the ribbon on its new studio…

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Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour on Lake Murray to air on Discovery Channel this weekend

September 28, 2023

Watch Fox Rent A Car Stage Three at Lake Murray, Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 Capital City/Lake Murray Country hosted the Major League Fishing Fox Rent A Car Stage Three Bass Pro Tour on Lake…

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It just takes effort

September 28, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   Every year at our Leadership Weekend during my Youth Corps era, we showed a video clip. It is an NFL films video clip. It is about…

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