SIOS Technology named among the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the sixth consecutive year
September 4, 2025
Company recognized in the medium employer category for fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and community engagement SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, today announced that it has been named the 2025 Best Places to Work in South…
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SCDNR establishes new sub-department
September 4, 2025Merger of education, outreach, and information aimed at enhancing public engagement By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has established an Office of Education, Outreach, and Information, a new department dedicated to strengthening communication, collaboration, and public engagement across the agency. Led by departmental Chief Cheyenne Twilley, who previously…
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The Hometown Weekly
September 3, 2025
By Tom Poland In my youth we had a daily newspaper, The Augusta Chronicle. What we didn’t get every day was local news. That’s what made The Lincoln Journal special. Farmers, grandmothers, country storeowners, housewives, and others pulled news about people they knew from their mailbox. “The Smiths ate Sunday dinner with the Jones.…
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Lemonade & Popcorn fundraiser returns to support Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer
September 3, 2025Columbia residents are invited to sip, snack, and support a good cause at the return of the annual Lemonade & Popcorn Fundraiser benefiting the Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer. The fundraiser will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the City of Columbia Payment Center, 3000 Harden Street, beginning at 10 a.m. Community members…
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CAE launches community engagement initiative, SOAR WITH US, to increase small business and DBE involvement
September 3, 2025
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced it will be hosting a two-part community engagement series: SOAR WITH US. This outreach initiative is designed to deepen ties within the community, increase transparency, support small businesses and continue CAE’s annual effort to meet and exceed its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals. The first community engagement event will take…
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Annual grant cycle open: Chapin Community Foundation shares thousands
September 3, 2025The Greater Chapin Community Foundation is calling on residents to help shape the future of our community by nominating local nonprofits for grant funding. Since its founding in 2003, the Foundation has built a legacy of generosity, raising and investing more than $770,000 to strengthen the work of local organizations. To date, over $293,000 in…
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SC Attorney General Alan Wilson to address Lexington Chamber at Business Over Breakfast
September 3, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host its “Business Over Breakfast” on Tuesday, September 9, at 7:30 a.m. at Radius Church, located at 300 W. Main Street in Lexington. The event will be presented by Health Markets by Jeff Howle, with Krantz Kooling and Heating as the corporate sponsor. The featured speaker will be…
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SCDNR Director addresses gathering commemorating end of WWII
September 3, 2025
Dr. Tom Mullikin was joined by legislators, and fellow military veterans including retired U.S. Army Maj. General Todd B. McCaffrey, secretary (director) of the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs; and 101-year-old military veteran Willie White By Chris Carter Military veterans, state legislators, university professors, historians, and veterans’ supporters gathered on the north steps of the…
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Scout Motors launches “Have a Great Day” national brand campaign featuring its hometown of Blythewood, SC
September 3, 2025
Scout Motors is launching a new national television commercial and brand campaign honoring the South Carolina community as the company continues building its $2 billion Production Center in Blythewood. The emerging American automaker joined forces with advertising agency Venables Bell + Partners and acclaimed directing duo The Malloys and Alpen/Superprime to create “Have A Great…
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SC Whitmore School named National Beta School of Merit
September 3, 2025
SC Whitmore School (SCWS), a statewide online public charter high school, is proud to announce that SC Whitmore is a 2024-2025 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades. The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment…
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ElectroWire launches new manufacturing facility in Lexington County
September 3, 2025
ElectroWire Medical, a medical device startup founded by local cardiologist Dr. Robert Leonardi, celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Lexington County on August 18. The facility will serve as the company’s first production site, manufacturing an innovative electrosurgical system aimed at improving the safety, precision and efficiency of catheter-based cardiac surgery.…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new associate architect, Hannah Cuttill
September 3, 2025
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcomed Hannah Cuttill to the Q+ team as a new associate architect. Cuttill, who grew up in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, has both a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters in Architecture from Clemson University. She spent two years working for an architecture firm prior to beginning her graduate…
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Cohn Construction’s Carlie Allman named a 2025 Women of Influence By Columbia Regional Business Rport
September 3, 2025
Carlie Allman, Director of Preconstruction at Cohn Construction, has been named one of Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2025 Women of Influence. The annual award recognizes women across the Midlands who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in their industries and communities. In her role at Cohn Construction, Allman oversees pre-construction services for major commercial…
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ND3 Inc named one of South Carolina’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies for 2025
September 3, 2025
ND3 Inc, a leading provider of defense simulation, infrastructure, and C4I interoperability solutions, announced it has earned a coveted spot in the Top 50 of the 2025 South Carolina Fastest Growing Companies Awards. The final rankings will be revealed at the official awards luncheon this October. This recognition highlights ND3’s rapid growth, continued innovation, and…
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Three Columbia Connectors selected for Leadership Columbia Class of 2026
September 3, 2025
The Columbia Connectors announced that three of its members have been selected for the Leadership Columbia Class of 2026, one of the region’s most prestigious leadership development programs hosted by the Columbia Chamber. The new class members include: Kimberly Blaiss, Modern Exterminating Sheldon Paschal, United Way of the Midlands Hanna Matthews, Apple One Leadership Columbia…
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Renovation of King’s North at Myrtle Beach National on track for early October reopening
September 3, 2025Phase 2 of the highly anticipated renovation of King’s North at Myrtle Beach National is progressing on schedule. Led by architect Brandon Johnson, the acclaimed layout is slated to welcome golfers back for an early October reopening. Johnson completed the front-nine redesign in the summer of 2024, and the Arnold Palmer original closed again on…
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Palmetto Citizens partners with Gamecock Athletics for third annual Teacher of the Game
September 3, 2025
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, in partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Gamecock Athletics, announced the return of the Teacher of the Game program for the 2025 football season. Now in its third year, the program honors outstanding South Carolina K-12 educators during Gamecock football home games. “Palmetto Citizens’ story began with teachers coming…
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The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announces new recipient, Amelia Hyman
September 2, 2025
The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announced its latest scholarship recipient, Amelia Hyman, a first-year student at the University of Michigan. This scholarship—awarded twice annually in honor of the late Ted Rollins—supports exceptional students who show both academic promise and a strong commitment to improving the world around them. Amelia, originally from Atlanta, Georgia,…
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One Columbia unveils new headquarters at historic Keenan House with community open house
September 2, 2025
One Columbia announces the grand opening of its new headquarters at 801 Wildwood Avenue, within the iconic Keenan House, and invites the entire community to a celebratory Open House on September 24, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. This milestone event marks the next chapter in One Columbia’s mission to foster creativity, preserve local heritage, and…
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The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. announces the honorees for induction into the 2025 Hall of Fame
September 2, 2025The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. will host its 40th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The ceremony will be hosted by award-winning journalists Monica Pearson, TV Personality and Kevin Frazier, co-host of Entertainment Tonight, serving as Mistress…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Q2 2025
September 2, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Hospitality Market Updates Download the full report. Columbia The arrow continues to point upwards for Columbia’s hospitality market, signaling robust demand growth. Market-wide, an ongoing inventory replacement cycle continues to be a factor as the region’s growth accelerates behind major manufacturing, healthcare and higher education projects. Charleston…
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Richland One announces Superintendent’s September Listening and Learning Sessions
September 2, 2025
Dr. Todd Walker, who began his tenure as Richland One’s superintendent July 1, will hold a series of informal sessions throughout the community to listen and learn from students, staff, parents and community members. The Listening and Learning Sessions will be held in September and October as part of Dr. Walker’s 90-Day Strategic Entry Plan,…
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Step Right Up! Therapalooza returns in three weeks to benefit The Therapy Place
September 2, 2025
The clock is ticking! In just three weeks, Therapalooza: The Greatest Show in the Southeast returns for its 11th year, transforming the Goodman Building at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds into a spectacular Big Top celebration. On Friday, September 19, 2025, from 7:15 to 10:30 PM, more than 500 guests will gather for a one-of-a-kind night benefitting The Therapy…
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A Perfect Start Child Care to expand with second location in Pee Dee region
September 2, 2025
Rox Pollard Jr., John Gressette and Rox Pollard III of Colliers | South Carolina represented DaVita in the sublease of 1471 N. Cashua Drive in Florence, South Carolina to A Perfect Start Child Care for its second location in the Pee Dee region. “There is a strong demand for childcare in Florence with waitlists over a…
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Town Theatre Unveils Complete 106th Season
September 2, 2025
Five shows, one century of tradition, and a season full of music, mystery and magic! Town Theatre is raising the curtain on its 106th season, continuing its legacy as the oldest continuously operating community theatre in the country. This year’s lineup offers a vibrant mix of classics, mysteries and musicals sure to entertain audiences of…
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Interim HealthCare expands to serve Midlands with compassionate in-home personal care
September 2, 2025
Interim HealthCare, a trusted name in home-based care since 1979, announced the expansion of its Personal Care services to Columbia and surrounding Midlands communities. This service helps older adults and those facing health challenges remain in the comfort of home, surrounded by familiar routines, while receiving the daily support that preserves independence and promotes well-being.…
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Anchor Investment Management’s senior relationship manager, Brian Blackwelder, earns prestigious IACCP ® compliance designation
September 2, 2025
Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a leading asset management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that Brian Blackwelder, CFP®, senior relationship manager, has earned the prestigious designation of Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional® (IACCP®). Blackwelder joins an elite group of more than 1,200 compliance professionals across the country who hold the IACCP® designation. “We are…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful 2025 lake sweep/river sweep registration due Friday, September 6
September 1, 2025
Registration is due this Friday, September 6 for Lake Sweep/River Sweep, an annual cleanup of Lake Murray and surrounding waterways. This event is coordinated by Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) with help from over 30 event partners including PalmettoPride, Dominion Energy, Lexington County Solid Waste Management, and Keep Newberry County Beautiful. This event is KMB’s…
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Caffeine
August 29, 2025
By Tom Poland “Cocaine,” JJ Cale wrote it. Eric Clapton sung it. Clapton described the song as anti-cocaine and that seems to be the case, if you read between the lines. There’s another addictive drug out there. Another huge hit. Caffeine. JJ Cale should have written “Caffeine.” Allow me to edit his lyrics. “If…
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Time to soar over the Saluda at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
August 29, 2025
Scenic Transport from Zoo to Garden is Now a Breeze Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will celebrate the opening of the Saluda Skyride on Friday, August 29, 2025, marking an important milestone in the “Bridge to the Wild” vision for the future. The Saluda Skyride’s construction is complete and ready to welcome guests on a unique…
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LRADAC announces Reese L. Palmer as new Vice President of Clinical Services
August 29, 2025
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Reese L. Palmer, M.A., LMFTS/C, has been named Vice President of Clinical Services. In this role, Palmer will provide strategic oversight of LRADAC’s clinical supervision, intervention, and treatment programs, lead multidisciplinary clinical teams, and advance the agency’s evidence-based approaches to…
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Lexington Health announces new President and CEO
August 29, 2025
Lexington Health has unanimously named a new president and CEO. Kirk Jenkins, senior vice president of the Physician Network at Lexington Health, will succeed Tod Augsburger, current president and CEO, on January 1, 2026. Augsburger announced his retirement in April of this year. “For the past 10 years, Tod has guided Lexington Health through some…
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Tommi Jones joins LCK as Vice President
August 29, 2025
LCK announced that Tommi Jones has joined the company’s leadership team as Vice President and will be located in the Columbia office. In this role, Jones will strengthen LCK’s platform through her engagement as project executive in significant LCK projects. As a team leader, she will be focused on process improvement and delivery of quality…
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3 year performance and $100M AUM for faith and factor ETF replicating Fidelis 100 Index
August 29, 2025
As of August 26, 2025 Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF (ticker: FDLS), mandated to replicate Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis 100 Index, has over $100M in assets under management and an annualized 3-year return of 14.27%. For Index equity selection, Wallick Investments integrates Inspire Investing’s faith-based social impact scores with an evidence-based multi-factor investment methodology. This…
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South Carolina economy ranked #1 in the country
August 29, 2025During quarter one of 2025 (Q1), South Carolina recorded significant growth for both GDP and personal income.South Carolina’s real GDP, which accounts for inflation, increased at an annualized rate of 1.7 percent, outpacing all other states and the District of Columbia. National GDP, in comparison, contracted in Q1, falling at an annualized rate of 0.5…
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Here we grow again: Lander begins fall 2025 with record-setting enrollment
August 29, 2025
Lander University is once again shattering enrollment records, launching the 2025-26 academic year with the most students in the University’s 153-year history. This marks the 10th consecutive year of growth for the institution, and the seventh year in a row with record enrollment. Following the first week of classes, Lander’s total enrollment is 4,589, up…
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SC Ports announces its 2025-2026 Port Ambassador class
August 29, 2025Welcoming 30 South Carolina professionals to join the program for its ninth year The group of community and business leaders will meet monthly September through May to get a firsthand look at how SC Ports’ operations spur economic growth in the entire state and support the broader Southeast supply chain. Participants will engage directly with…
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Mashburn Construction adds eight new hires across the state
August 28, 2025
Mashburn Construction is proud to announce the addition of eight new employees across the four offices. Brandon Wright joins as a Superintendent based in the Charleston office, bringing ten years of industry experience. He will begin his tenure at Mashburn working on the St. Peters Church project alongside Robert Echols and Pat Mashburn. Jeff Poland…
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CIU celebrates record fall enrollment growth
August 28, 2025
Columbia International University is celebrating significant enrollment growth this fall, with total preliminary enrollment climbing to 3,239 students, a 10% increase from last year’s final census of 2,934. Traditional undergraduate enrollment rose to 670 students, led by an entering class of 285 students (our largest to date). This incoming class marks a 20% increase from…
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Jill Smith + Associates Counseling announces Nicole Deems as clinical director
August 28, 2025
Growing therapy group deepens commitment to clinical excellence and whole-team care Jill Smith + Associates Counseling — the premier counseling practice in the greater Columbia, S.C. region — proudly welcomes Nicole Deems, Ed.S, LMFT, LACS, RYT as clinical director. In this key leadership role, Deems will guide and support a team of over 20 psychotherapists…
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South Carolina Conservation Bank welcomes new board members
August 28, 2025The South Carolina Conservation Bank announced the appointment of three board members to its board. Atlantic Packaging president and founder of A New Earth Project, Wes Carter was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster as a board member at large. He has spearheaded efforts to improve the conservation of ecosystems around the globe by pushing for…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood expands its geotechnical expertise in Charleston
August 28, 2025
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), a local architecture and engineering firm, announced the appointment of Ryan Wakeford, PE, as regional geotechnical lead in its Charleston office. Wakeford’s expertise further strengthens the firm’s expanding capabilities and underscores its commitment to advancing communities through geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing. Wakeford is a professional engineer with over nine…
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South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health hosts education session on supporting vulnerable populations through disaster
August 28, 2025
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care, held its second of four Regional Health Policy Fellows Program events to educate policymakers and other decision-makers about relevant public health issues. The session, “Pivoting from Response to Preparedness: Supporting…
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Knight named president of the elite S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame
August 28, 2025The SCBBHOF board was also appointed and SCDNR director was named vice president By Chris Carter The S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF), the Palmetto State’s premier karate and other martial arts “honor society” has unanimously elected nationally renowned tournament fighter Marty Knight president of the SCBBHOF. Knight assumed the reigns of SCBBHOF president,…
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SCDOR named 2025 PEBA Partners award Overall winner
August 27, 2025
The SCDOR has been named the 2025 Overall winner of the PEBA Partners award by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA). PEBA awards this honor annually to the South Carolina public employer that is most dedicated to creating a physically, emotionally, and financially healthier workplace. This is the second time in the past…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union promotes Randy Blanchette to Vice President of Electronic Services
August 27, 2025
AFE Federal Credit Union announces the promotion of Randy Blanchette to Vice President of Electronic Services. Blanchette, who joined SAFE in 2022, previously served as Director of Payments. Blanchette has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, specifically in electronic services, and specializes in overseeing payment systems, online banking platforms, and…
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Healthy Learners names Derek Cromwell as new Executive Director
August 27, 2025
Healthy Learners announced the appointment of Derek Cromwell as its new Executive Director. With over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management, Derek brings a proven track record of fostering partnerships, leading strategic initiatives, and advancing programs that have a meaningful impact in communities. “As board chair, I am highly confident that the…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Managing Shareholder, Jay Swearingen, named among SC Biz News’ 2025 Most Influential Leaders Columbia
August 27, 2025
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, a leading accounting and consulting firm in South Carolina, announced that Managing Shareholder Jay Swearingen has been recognized by SC Biz News as one of its 2025 Most Influential Leaders. This prestigious honor highlights individuals across the state whose vision, leadership, and impact are shaping South Carolina’s business landscape. Since assuming…
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The freedom of forgiveness
August 27, 2025
By Jeff Becraft There is no freedom in unforgiveness. We may try to talk ourselves into that our attitude and actions are right, and this is what we should do, and that person deserves this or that, but the reality is we are the one who remains the prisoner. It is said, holding on…
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NP Strategy welcomes veteran communications professional Hope Derrick as Senior Advisor
August 27, 2025
NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm specializing in crisis, media, and public relations, has announced that veteran communications professional Hope Derrick has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Columbia office. With more than 30 years of experience in journalism, politics, higher education, and community leadership, Derrick brings extensive expertise to NP Strategy…
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