NAI Columbia’s Cam Kreps, Bobby Balboni, CCIM, and Patrick Palmer, CCIM execute sale of historic Vista site, formerly home to Whit-Ash Furnishings
September 29, 2025NAI Columbia announced the successful facilitation of the sale of the historic Vista property formerly occupied by Whit-Ash Furnishings to local developer, Todd Avant . The 1.3-acre site, encompassing nearly…
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City of Columbia shares support resources in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month
September 29, 2025
The City of Columbia wants to remind everyone that you are not alone and YOU MATTER! As we wind down the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, the Office of…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dowanda Bryant of Hopkins Middle School as Educator of the Month
September 29, 2025
Midlands educator loves preparing her students for life beyond the classroom South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dowanda Bryant of Richland One School District’s Hopkins Middle School as the…
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City of Orangeburg launches quarterly community chats to educate residents about city services
September 29, 2025
Residents invited to engage with City Council and key department leaders and learn more about local government operations The City of Orangeburg announced the launch of City Connect, a quarterly…
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Olde English District Tourism Commission names Micah Decker as Executive Director
September 29, 2025
The Olde English District Tourism Commission (OED) announces the appointment of Micah Jane Decker as its new Executive Director. Decker will lead efforts to strengthen tourism marketing, foster regional partnerships,…
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City of Orangeburg to receive $4,388,494 grant from Federal Aviation Administration for airport runway rehabilitation
September 29, 2025
Funding supports a portion of the final phase of runway improvements at Orangeburg Municipal Airport The City of Orangeburg has been awarded a $4,388,494 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration…
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Central SC Alliance’s Jason Giulietti earns Foreign Direct Investment Professional honor
September 29, 2025
Jason Giulietti, President & CEO of the Central SC Alliance, has been recognized as part of the inaugural class of ResearchFDI Academy’s Foreign Direct Investment Professionals (FDIP), a designation awarded…
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American Tire Distributors appointed as national partner for Giti Tire across its entire network
September 29, 2025
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. announced that American Tire Distributors (ATD) will now serve as a national distributor of Giti and GT Radial brand tires across ATD’s extensive network. Headquartered in…
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Lander named among region’s Best Colleges
September 25, 2025
Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.…
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New numbers: SC Arts Commission grantmaking, services impacted all 46 counties in FY25
September 25, 2025
Communities receive $12.5 million through 676 grants Artmaking and learning in and through the arts received support in all 46 South Carolina counties in FY25 thanks to $12.5 million in…
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The Maker’s Mark
September 25, 2025
By Tom Poland The Author’s Signature Is A Commodity I can’t remember who I signed the first book for but I’ll hazard a guess it was a woman. Not…
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Colliers represents the tenant and landlord in leasing 440 Knox Abbott Drive to Engineering Design & Testing Corporation
September 25, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina’s Tommy Johnson represented the landlord, Park Place 440 LLC, and Sydney Lanham represented the tenant, Engineering Design & Testing Corporation, in the leasing of a 3,945-square-foot office space…
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Hotel Trundle sweeps three prestigious “Best Of” awards in 2025, plus runner-up for Best Local Business Leader
September 25, 2025
Hotel Trundle, Columbia’s boutique hotel, has earned three top honors in 2025, further solidifying its reputation as one of the Southeast’s most unique and welcoming independent hotels. In addition, to…
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EdVenture needs community votes to turn $30K into $200K for local kids (Vote by Sept. 30)
September 25, 2025
EdVenture named regional winner for Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards; community voting could lift grant from $30,000 to up to $200,000 by Sept. 30. EdVenture Children’s Museum has been selected as…
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Columbia College earns top rankings in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list
September 25, 2025
Columbia College announced its strong placement in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, continuing its tradition of academic excellence, value, and commitment to student success. For…
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West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest returns: a night of music, murals, and market shopping
September 25, 2025
The City of West Columbia invites the community and visitors to celebrate the season at the 9th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 5:30 to 9:30…
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Jim Hudson Automotive Group purchases land in Chapin for a Ford dealership
September 25, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina’s Grayson Greiner represented Jim Hudson Automotive Group in the purchase of two parcels totaling 15.41 acres at 715-725 Columbia Avenue in Chapin for $4,525,000. The automotive…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Multifamily Market Q2 2025
September 25, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Multifamily construction grows behind residential demand Market Highlights Columbia’s multifamily market continues to perform at one of the Southeast’s highest levels. Not beset by…
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Serve & Connect will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Greg’s Place, a new community center and future headquarters
September 25, 2025
Serve & Connect will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Greg’s Place, a new community center and the future headquarters of the organization, on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 9:30…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three Laureates in 2026
September 25, 2025
2026 inductees’ commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday,…
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NAI Columbia welcomes Tabitha Dorsey as a new Administrative Coordinator
September 25, 2025
Scope of Service and Experience Tabitha Dorsey is an Administrative Coordinator at NAI Columbia. In her role, she works with NAI Columbia’s brokerage teams to support numerous administrative and marketing…
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Only two weeks remain to submit entries to the Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smartphone filmmaking contest
September 25, 2025
Submission process through the entry portal will be closed at end of day on Wednesday, October 8. The City of Columbia’s Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smart phone filmmaking competition continues to…
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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital has received a $5 million pledge to benefit children’s cancer research
September 25, 2025
Pledge from Curing Kids Cancer marks largest in Prisma Health Midlands history Curing Kids Cancer, a nonprofit organization devoted to funding cutting-edge pediatric cancer therapies, has pledged a historic $5…
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Cohn Construction completes a new 20,060 SF industrial building along I-20
September 25, 2025
Cohn Construction has completed a new 20,060 SF flex industrial building off I-20 in Northeast Columbia. Delivered in partnership with Walker Development and Trinity Partners, Newland Road Speculative Building is…
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CIU ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report
September 25, 2025
Columbia International University ranks among the best universities in the Southeast in three categories in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. CIU is #7…
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The things we take for granted
September 24, 2025
By Jeff Becraft We are in the process of selling Mom and Dad’s house. It has been a long process to get the house ready and it has taken a…
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Contender America lists seven residential development opportunities across South Carolina for sale
September 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina to provide seller representation services with offers due October 10, 2025 Columbia / Florence / Greenwood, SC – Contender America has engaged Frank Hammond and Ryan McCue of…
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Garvin Design Group, Oliver Hospitality and Colliers | South Carolina to host Design Charrette September 29-30 for public feedback on Hotel Aiken redevelopment
September 24, 2025WHAT: Design Charrette for Hotel Aiken redevelopment, hosted by Garvin Design Group, Oliver Hospitality and Colliers | South Carolina WHO: Citizens and media are invited to a public input session for the…
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Jim Hudson Automotive Group purchases land in Chapin for Ford dealership
September 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina’s Grayson Greiner represented Jim Hudson Automotive Group in the purchase of two parcels totaling 15.41 acres at 715-725 Columbia Avenue in Chapin for $4,525,000. The automotive…
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FEMA provides more than $12 million to support disaster recovery across the Southeast
September 24, 2025
FEMA announced $12.7 million for multiple disaster recovery operations across the Southeast region. Here are some of the large FEMA grants obligated to states and communities: $3.4 million to the South…
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Hotel Trundle sweeps three prestigious “Best Of” awards in 2025, plus runner – up for Best Local Business Leader
September 24, 2025
Hotel Trundle, Columbia’s beloved boutique hotel, has earned three top honors in 2025, further solidifying its reputation as one of the Southeast’s most unique and welcoming independent hotels. In addition,…
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Turner Padget’s Cathy Kennedy appointed as ABA Judicial Division liaison to Senior Lawyers Division
September 24, 2025
Turner Padget announced that Catherine (Cathy) H. Kennedy has been appointed to serve as the liaison from the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association (ABA) to the Senior Lawyers…
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Life comes full circle with the opening of the new SCDNR trap and skeet range
September 24, 2025State shooting facility said to be one of the premier ranges in the Southeastern U.S. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As a boy growing up in central South Carolina I…
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Medical University of South Carolina professor to receive the 2025 Population Research Prize
September 23, 2025
Dr. Daniel Lackland to be honored at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 Daniel T. Lackland, Dr.P.H., FAHA, professor of epidemiology and neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina,…
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Artist Homecoming event & new exhibition opening as SCSM
September 23, 2025Event Dates Thurs., Sept. 25 & Fri., Sept. 26, 2025 The South Carolina State Museum invites you to Artist Homecoming 2025: Vault to Vision This two-day gathering will celebrate South…
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USC retains top rankings in international business, first-year student experience
September 23, 2025
The University of South Carolina retained its top ranking in international business and is home to the nation’s top first-year student experience among public institutions, according to U.S. News and…
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Denmark Technical College relaunches its baseball program and names Isaac Wilson as head coach
September 23, 2025
For the first time in more than 20 years, baseball is returning to Denmark Technical College. The program, which traces its roots to an undefeated 1967–68 team that remains a…
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The National Crappie League Tournament is coming to Lake Murray on October 3–4, 2025
September 23, 2025
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is proud to host the National Crappie League (NCL) Wild Card Tournament on October 3–4, 2025 at Lake Murray. This exciting two-day fishing competition will bring…
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Richland One ranks among the top ten South Carolina districts for Seals of Biliteracy earned
September 23, 2025
Richland One was one of the top 10 school districts in the state with the highest number of students earning South Carolina Seals of Biliteracy during the 2024-2025 school year. …
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City of Columbia to host grand re-opening of Finlay Park – Nov 15
September 23, 2025
Columbia residents will soon have reason to celebrate as the City of Columbia officially re-opens Finlay Park, one of the city’s most beloved landmarks, on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The…
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Women of Distinction will be honored Thursday night
September 23, 2025
Mountains to Midlands will honor seven Midlands area women for their courage, confidence, and character this Thursday night. Since 1993, the Women of Distinction event has recognized extraordinary women across…
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The city will host the annual Isabel Law Breakfast on Friday, October 3
September 23, 2025
Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer For over 20 years, the Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer has been proud to partner with this community to raise awareness in the fight against…
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Columbia College names Howard M. Cook as Interim Associate Vice President of Safety and Emergency Services
September 23, 2025
Columbia College is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard M. Cook as Interim Associate Vice President of Safety and Emergency Services. Cook, who previously served the College for 17…
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Master’s Touch Massage Therapy celebrates ribbon cutting in Columbia – Sept 26
September 23, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Master’s Touch Massage Therapy on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at their new…
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The American Heart Association has donated a blood pressure monitoring station to the Wiley Kennedy Family Life Center
September 23, 2025
Support from Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia supports community health The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, with support from Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital…
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Donna Davis publishes powerful leadership memoir on resilience, purpose, and emotional intelligence
September 22, 2025
D.W. Davis Consulting, LLC announces the release of its founder’s memoir, Present and Powerful: A Journey to Self-Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, and Bold Leadership, available nationwide this fall. The book offers…
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Ever.green partners with Wells Fargo to support new 28MW solar project in Bishopville, SC
September 22, 2025Headwater Energy expands its IPP portfolio with Bishopville project, reinforcing commitment to clean energy and environmental integrity BISHOPVILLE, SC – Ever.green announced their support for a 28-megawatt (MW) solar project…
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Cason Development Group adds Vice President of Finance
September 21, 2025
Cason Development has expanded its team with the addition of Brian Ford, a Columbia native and 15-year veteran of the finance and accounting industry, as Vice President of Finance. In…
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BofA raises U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25, increasing starting salary to more than $50K
September 21, 2025CHARLOTTE, NC – Bank of America announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in…
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S.C. Department of Natural Resources Director earns CLASS-I Law-Enforcement certification
September 18, 2025
Retired two-star general officer and renowned global expedition leader Tom Mullikin completes rigorous law enforcement training By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Director Tom…
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