Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union expands beyond state lines for the first time in its 90-year history
July 17, 2026
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union will begin serving customers at four East Georgia branches in Waynesboro, Sardis, Gibson and Hephzibah on Monday, Aug. 3, following the anticipated Aug. 1 closing…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Karen Yip, Yip Premier Real Estate
July 16, 2026
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode features leaders…
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Be ready for the little moments
July 16, 2026
By Jeff Becraft Life is made up of moments. The thing is, there are many moments you really can’t orchestrate. As Aslan says to Lucy in the movie Prince Caspian (and…
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Carolina Charcuterie Company named Business of the Quarter
July 16, 2026
The Town of Irmo announce Carolina Charcuterie Company as the newest Business of the Quarter. Located in the heart of Irmo, SC at 7971 N. Woodrow Street, Suite 2, this…
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Irmo Police address questions following expansion of Flock Safety camera network
July 16, 2026
The Town of Irmo and the Irmo Police Department are responding to questions and misinformation following the recent announcement that the town will expand its Flock Safety camera network from…
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South Carolina’s healthiest rivers tell their story one fish at a time
July 16, 2026
SCDNR fisheries biologists conduct research on the SC7 Expedition trail By Cheyenne Twilley JONES GAP STATE PARK, S.C. — S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) fisheries biologists conducted an electrofishing…
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New U.S. Customs & Border Protection facility opening soon at CAE
July 15, 2026Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosted a ribbon-cutting event marking the completion of the Midlands’ new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility on the airport campus. The upgraded and expanded…
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Beaufort Rosemary selects Kershaw County for energy infrastructure investment
July 15, 2026
$900 million in investment will create 15 new jobs BRNG LLC, with its affiliate Beaufort Rosemary, a greenfield energy project developer, has selected Kershaw County for a $900 million investment…
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Winston Wingo to give special lecture at Columbia Museum of Art
July 15, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art presents a special lecture from notable South Carolina artist Winston A. Wingo, whose work is in the CMA Collection, on Thursday, July 23, from 6:30…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations
July 15, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations for the firm’s four South Carolina offices. In her new position, Cook will lead the…
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A’ja Wilson honors her Girl Scout roots with special Nike Player Exclusive shoe
July 15, 2026
Spotlighting the Local Organization That Helped Shape a Champion Three-time WNBA champion, four-time MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Columbia native A’ja Wilson is shining a national spotlight on an…
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City of Columbia advises customers to be aware of fraudulent Planning & Development payment scams
July 15, 2026
The City of Columbia is advising residents, design professionals, architects, developers, contractors and others conducting business with the Planning & Development Services Department to remain vigilant against fraudulent payment scams…
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Museum offers chance to see, and experience, what it was like to be a Civil War soldier
July 15, 2026Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a Civil War soldier? At the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum on Saturday, July 25, from 10…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation surpasses $1 million invested in flexible funding for Midlands nonprofits
July 15, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation has surpassed $1 million invested through its General Operating Support grant program, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations across the Midlands.…
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Shiloh Waits for Help
July 15, 2026
By Tom Poland I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist,…
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Blink Book Review: Allen Levi’s “Theo of Golden”
July 14, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Theo of Golden was high on my TBR list for summer this year. From what I’d heard, it needed to be a summer book –…
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Mission Lexington announces Leah Doyon as Director of Development
July 14, 2026
Mission Lexington announced the promotion of Leah Doyon to Director of Development, recognizing her exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission, and the vital role she will play in…
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CPI for all items falls 0.4% in June; gasoline down
July 14, 2026
The annual inflation rate fell to 3.5% in June, down from 4.2% in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumer prices declined 0.4% from May to June,…
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Trinity Partners completes sale of Columbia dental office
July 14, 2026
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of a ±2,915 square foot medical office property located at 392 Saint Andrews Road in Columbia, SC. The property, formerly home to the dental…
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Gov. McMaster appoints Darline Graham to the U.S. Senate
July 13, 2026Cover photo: SCETV Live Stream Governor Henry McMaster today announced the appointment of Darline Graham to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the passing of…
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Funding allocated in 2019 implemented in 21 South Carolina counties statewide
July 13, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced significant progress and measurable impacts resulting from the Rural Initiative Grant and Rural Broadband Grant programs. This funding — allocated to projects…
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Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q2 2026 notable transactions
July 13, 2026
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the first quarter of 2026. Sale Transactions • Rob Lapin and William Mills represented the seller in the…
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Statewide Expedition nearing halfway point
July 13, 2026
SC7 Expedition enters S.C. Midlands enroute to the coast and Lowcountry By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Despite searing South Carolina heat and humidity, scores of participants in the sixth-annual South…
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71
July 13, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the Senate and became one of the chamber’s leading voices on defense and foreign policy,…
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New Girl Scouts of the USA report reveals the real story of girlhood beyond the headlines
July 10, 2026
The State of the Girl 2026 report draws on years of research to illuminate girls’ challenges, strengths and what they need to thrive. New findings from Girl Scouts of the…
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SC YMCA Youth in Government to host National Civics Bee® Statewide Competition
July 10, 2026
Former SC Governor David M. Beasley to host South Carolina’s inaugural competition As the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the SC YMCA Youth in Government branch of…
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Cohn Construction’s Chief Financial Officer David A. McKinley, CPA named a 2026 Honoree in Leaders in Business & Finance
July 10, 2026
David A. McKinley, CPA, Chief Financial Officer of Cohn Construction, has been named a 2026 Leader in Business & Finance honoree by SCBIZ. The award recognizes financial professionals for leadership,…
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America 250! Event Marks Little-Known Anniversary of Declaration’s Signing
July 10, 2026
While Americans celebrate the Declaration of Independence every July 4th, few realize the historic document was not formally signed until August 2, 1776. To commemorate that milestone during America’s 250th…
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Columbia Museum of Art appoints new executive director
July 9, 2026
Dr. Laura Mueller joins the team on August 3 The board of trustees of the Columbia Museum of Art announces the appointment of Laura J. Mueller, Ph.D., as the museum’s…
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ACEC-SC celebrates 2025-26 Future Leaders Program graduates
July 9, 2026
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized 26 graduates of its 2025-26 Future Leaders Program during the South Carolina Engineering Conference & Trade Show in June.…
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Reggaetronic presents Lake Murray Palooza this Saturday on Lake Murray
July 9, 2026
Thousands of music lovers and boaters are expected to gather this Saturday, July 11, for Reggaetronic Presents Lake Murray Palooza, one of South Carolina’s premier on-the-water music festivals. Taking place from 11…
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SCDOT receives $23.5 million federal grant for statewide bridge replacement initiative
July 9, 2026
Following an announcement from the US Department of Transportation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that it has received a competitive $23.5 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Nancy Parr, Westinghouse’s Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility
July 9, 2026
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode…
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Trinity Partners fully leases premier neighborhood shopping center in Columbia
July 9, 2026
Trinity Partners announced the successful redevelopment and leasing of Shoppes at Forest Hills, a prominent neighborhood retail center located at 2710 Gervais Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Following a comprehensive…
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SC Pediatric Alliance announces addition of Dr. John Adent
July 9, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced that Dr. John Adent will join its team of pediatric healthcare providers on July 20, 2026. Dr. Adent brings a strong background in…
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Moore Bradley Myers named South Carolina’s 2026 Best Full-Service Law Firm
July 9, 2026
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) has been named the 2026 Best Full- Service Law Firm in South Carolina by The Guide to South Carolina; earning one of the state’s biggest honors…
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Rights and freedom
July 9, 2026
By Jeff Becraft It is an incredible privilege to be able to live in the United States and have all the freedoms that we have. Millions of people around…
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M. B. Kahn welcomes Timothy M. James as Vice President, Marketing
July 8, 2026
M. B. Kahn, recognized by Engineering News Record as the 200th largest construction company in the nation, is pleased to announce new team member, Timothy M. James, Vice President of Marketing. With…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Office Market Q2 2026
July 8, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Beginnings of renewed investment activity emerge as market remains stable. Market Highlights The Columbia market recorded several notable sales this quarter, reflecting solid demand…
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Austin McVay named 2026–27 Chairman of the Board for the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center
July 8, 2026
The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Austin McVay, Commercial Relationship Manager with United Community Bank, has been named the Chamber’s 2026–2027 Chairman of the Board. McVay succeeds Trey…
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Bookhardt Cemetery
July 8, 2026
By Tom Poland On a cool, windy day I drove Old Number 6 through farm country. You’d a thought wild horses had kicked up the pollen-yellow dust drifting over…
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Lanneau Wm. “Lanny” Lambert, Jr. reappointed to South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission
July 8, 2026
Turner Padget announced that Lanneau Wm. “Lanny” Lambert, Jr. has been reappointed by Governor Henry McMaster to serve on the South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission. This statewide reappointment is…
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Small elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 8, 2026
Samuel R. Small, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO, First Palmetto Bank in Columbia, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a vote…
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The remarkable life of William Rose topic of next Noon Debrief
July 8, 2026
Maxcy Gregg stood out among South Carolinians as one of the fiercest defenders of slavery and advocates of secession. He wrote an influential manifesto advocating his views, signed the South…
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Blink Book Review: Terry Szuplat’s “Say It Well”
July 8, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I like to mix fiction with “good for you” nonfiction on my summer reading list. My first nonfiction pick is Say It Well by Terry Szuplat,…
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World Tour Golf Links to open The Bridge, bringing a new golf entertainment experience to Myrtle Beach
July 8, 2026
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Golf has evolved beyond just what happens on the course, and World Tour Golf Links is embracing that evolution with the opening of The Bridge, a…
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South Carolina Tax Free Weekend returns August 7 to 9
July 8, 2026
South Carolina shoppers can skip the sales tax on school supplies, computers, clothing, footwear and other back-to-school essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs Friday, Aug. 7,…
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Leroy Wamble joins Colliers | South Carolina as Market Analyst
July 8, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina welcomed Leroy Wamble as a Market Analyst. Wamble will support market data and research initiatives for Colliers’ Charleston office. Wamble’s responsibilities include delivering accurate, high-quality market…
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Mungo Homes acquires McGuinn Homes, expands Southeast presence
July 7, 2026Mungo Homes, a Clayton Home Building Group builder, announced the acquisition of McGuinn Homes, a highly respected builder in South Carolina for over 40 years. The acquisition strengthens Mungo’s current…
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August 2026 exhibitions and events at the Columbia Museum of Art
July 7, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Body Matters August 22, 2026 – January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge, and material…
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