Rick Detwiler voted into the American Board of Trial Advocates
October 23, 2023
Richard C. Detwiler, the managing member of Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm, is one of the newest members of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He was voted into…
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USC College of Pharmacy wins national business plan competition
October 23, 2023The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy has won the 20th annual Good Neighbor Pharmacy National Community Pharmacists Association Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition. The team of Jacob King,…
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South Carolina health programs launch 5210 SC campaign
October 23, 2023
The new statewide campaign is designed to encourage children to level-up their health. The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health, in partnership with the State Nutrition Action…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Doug Quackenbush Receives Prestigious A4LE Award
October 20, 2023
Doug Quackenbush, AIA LEED AP, architect and founder of Quackenbush Architects + Planners, was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), a professional organization…
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George Smythe joins First Reliance Bank as Senior Vice President Residential Lending Specialist
October 19, 2023
George Smythe has joined First Reliance Bank as Senior Vice President Residential Lending Specialist. In his role, George is responsible for establishing and maintaining mortgage banking relationships with referral partners…
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SC Ports makes an $87 billion annual economic impact on SC
October 19, 2023
SC Ports is a major economic engine for South Carolina. (Photo/English Purcell) Having a world-class port in South Carolina generates a nearly $87 billion statewide economic impact on South Carolina…
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SCETV announces “Flow Fusion” winners, celebrating hip-hop artistry among teens and young adults
October 19, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the winners of Flow Fusion, a dynamic competition that celebrates the artistic prowess of teens and young adults in the thriving world…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio wins seven awards among the best digital content creators across the industry
October 19, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to receive seven w3 Awards announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. Receiving thousands of entries annually, the 18th…
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City of Columbia announces donations given to Sistercare in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 19, 2023
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the City of Columbia Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department hosted various fundraisers in support of Sistercare. The fundraisers included the Sistercare Toiletry…
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Israel will prevail in this war
October 19, 2023
Intangibles are some of the primary reasons why PART 2: Analysis by W. Thomas Smith Jr. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO I was in Israel and on the Palestinian Authority-controlled West Bank,…
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City of Columbia Animal Services announces two new volunteer programs
October 19, 2023
Who: City of Columbia Animal Services What: City of Columbia Animal Services announces the Slumber Buddies and Doggie Day Out programs. About Slumber Buddies: Give a dog a much-needed break from shelter…
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Denmark Technical College expands Nuclear Fundamentals program
October 19, 2023
DTC Nuclear Fundamentals fall cohort Denmark Technical College kicked off the fall cohort of their new Nuclear Fundamentals Certificate program. This program, which provides an “earn while you learn” apprenticeship…
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Cypress announced representation of new headquarters into the Central Business District
October 19, 2023
Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate, a Columbia-based Commercial Real Estate firm, announced its representation of RSi (Receivable Solutions, LLC) in their relocation to the entire top floor of 1441…
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County Council gives third reading approval to Project Vista Depot District
October 19, 2023
Multimillion-dollar economic investment boasts upscale accommodations, increased infrastructure Richland County Council voted to approve a $181 million downtown development plan nicknamed Project Vista Depot District during its regular scheduled meeting…
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Koger Center presents American Patchwork Quartet this October
October 19, 2023
The Koger Center for the Arts announced The Four Phantoms as their newest performance in their “Koger Center Presents” series. The performance is scheduled for January 30th, 2024, at 7:30…
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Midlands leaders become Liberty Fellows, join statewide and global networks
October 19, 2023
Four Midlands leaders have completed the requirements to become Liberty Fellows. They now join a diverse and interconnected group of 330 leaders in the Liberty Fellowship South Carolina Network and…
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Local REALTOR as he is featured on HGTV’s House Hunters
October 19, 2023
Local realtor John Covington, based in the Columbia, SC area, will be featured in an upcoming episode of HGTV’s House Hunters. The episode is scheduled to air on Monday, October…
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Taking a breath of gratitude
October 19, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell Panic, fear and worry were only a few of the emotions I felt on a Tuesday afternoon in mid-September when my mother had a second…
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Abacus Planning Group’s founder, Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ®, inducted into Barron’s Advisor Hall of Fame
October 19, 2023
For the last 10 years, Cheryl Holland has been ranked as a Top 100 Advisor by Barron’s. This impressive feat has earned Ms. Holland a spot in the Barron’s Advisor…
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When the pieces don’t fit together
October 18, 2023
By Jeff Becraft The below conversation actually took place in our household one night. I went into the bathroom to brush my teeth to get ready for bed. There…
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Southern Exposure New Music Series presents Wet Ink Ensemble
October 18, 2023
The Southern Exposure New Music Series at the University of South Carolina’s 22nd season, “Friends and Family,” continues with an evening featuring Wet Ink Ensemble, an acclaimed octet of composer-performers…
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Sheriff Lott honored for “outstanding service” by Benedict College
October 18, 2023Award presented on the 50-yard-line during last week’s football game By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was one of five first-responder leaders recognized by Benedict College…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina distributes $877,000 in grants
October 18, 2023
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 100 grants totaling $877,000 to nonprofit organizations working to reduce poverty in South Carolina. This year’s grant recipients serve all 46…
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South Carolina Federal wins three “Best Place to Work” awards
October 18, 2023
South Carolina Federal Credit Union recently won three awards from local and industry news media for being a Best Place to Work. The credit union’s achievements include: • SC Biz…
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Doctors Care gives back to Lexington community
October 18, 2023
Doctors Care Urgent Care, in partnership with the Lexington Chamber, held an inaugural “Doctors Care Gives Back” event today at Doctors Care Hope Ferry in Lexington, South Carolina. This event,…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new associate
October 18, 2023
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcome Edward Bauknight to the Q+ team as a new intern architect. Bauknight, who grew up on Johns Island, South Carolina, has a Bachelor…
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BOC Sciences introduces a novel XDC platform to advance biomedical research
October 18, 2023
BOC Sciences, a leading supplier of research chemicals and custom services, has unveiled its innovative XDC platform, providing a significant tool for drug delivery. The newly developed XDC platform offered…
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Trinity Partners spurs strong leasing activity at local office asset
October 18, 2023
Bruce Harper, Managing Partner and Robbie Cook, Brokerage Associate, of Trinity Partners, have completed a series of new leases at 1331 Elmwood Avenue. The multi-tenant office building is located just…
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Learning Along The Estuary
October 18, 2023
By Tom Poland The children of Sandy Island board a school bus boat for an eight-minute journey across the Waccamaw River to the mainland. There, they ride a traditional bus…
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Colliers leases office building on Elmwood Ave. corridor in Downtown Columbia to Thompson and Hiller Defense Firm
October 17, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Mullis Law Firm in the lease of a ±1,425-square-foot office building located at 1231 Elmwood Avenue to Thompson and Hiller Defense Firm.…
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SIOS Technology announces lineup of featured speakers at its Cloud Availability Symposium 2023 SQL Server Session on November 8
October 17, 2023
SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR), today announced the lineup of featured speakers for the SQL Server Session of its SIOS…
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Stanley & Tashia Myers Foundation launched honoring late attorney
October 17, 2023
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) Partner, Stanley Myers, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on September 27, 2023. Together with the Myers family, the Moore Bradley Myers law firm, announces the launch…
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DeWees Real Estate Group represents tenant in local real estate lease
October 17, 2023
DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s residential, office, retail, industrial, and land markets from acquisitions, to leasing and management, announced the lease of…
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Recruiting Solutions wins “Best Staffing Agency” in Best of Columbia 2023 Awards
October 17, 2023
Recruiting Solutions, a distinguished leader in staffing and recruitment services, is excited to announce its victory in the highly-regarded Best of Columbia 2023 Awards. The title of “Best Staffing Agency”…
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SC B.A.S.S. Nation visits top-ranked Lake Murray for Six Man Tournament
October 17, 2023
South Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation returned to Lake Murray on October 13-14, 2023 for their Six-Man Tournament. This tournament was composed of 32 Bassmaster Clubs from around South Carolina and featured the…
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SCDOR named 2023 PEBA Partners Award overall award winner
October 17, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has been named the 2023 overall winner of the PEBA Partners Award, an honor bestowed by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority…
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SC Council on Competitiveness announces two new hires
October 17, 2023
Jamie DeMent and Amy Sartain Join the SC Competes Team SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), a nonpartisan, business-led, nonprofit organization located in Columbia, SC, welcomes Jamie DeMent as the…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in WAVS Custom
October 17, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in WAVS Custom. The $200,000 investment will help the Greenville-based startup continue growing its company and explore new markets for…
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Voorhees EPI Center receives $26.7 million U.S. Department of Education grant to improve student achievement through teacher effectiveness
October 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the Voorhees Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) a new Teacher and School Leader (TSL) Incentive Program grant to…
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Columbia construction companies team up for Hard Hats with Heart Field Day for wellness
October 17, 2023
Event adds play to the workplace to support health, raise funds for the American Heart Association Do you remember the anticipation of field day in elementary school? More than 15…
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NFL star, former Gamecock joins Cason Development Group
October 17, 2023
Former Gamecock and NFL Pro Bowler Patrick DiMarco has joined Cason Development Group as Development Associate/Investor Relations. DiMarco will oversee potential property acquisitions and development as well as manage investor…
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Scam Alert: SC businesses targeted with solicitation for certificates of status and other documents
October 17, 2023
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond issued a scam alert to businesses warning them of a bogus solicitation letter selling “certificates of status” and other federally issued documents for…
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SC Afterschool Alliance hosts 500+ students at first SC STEM Extravaganza in Columbia’s Segra Park
October 17, 2023South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) welcomed nearly 600 students and 11 afterschool programs from across the state to Segra Park on Thursday, Oct. 12 for the first SC STEM…
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City of Columbia accepting applications for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
October 17, 2023
The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
October 17, 2023The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill three (3) vacancies. The Board of…
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Marketing Minute Video: Preparing for the Media
October 16, 2023
Marketing Minute by Caroline Balchunas, NP Strategy If the media is attending your next event, preparation is paramount. This week’s video shares three tips to ensure their visit is a…
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Former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn joins Wyche, P.A.
October 15, 2023
South Carolina’s 2nd female Supreme Court Justice Joins Wyche as Special Counsel Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Kaye Hearn, former South Carolina…
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South Carolina Author Jamie Langston Turner Publishes Ninth Novel
October 15, 2023
South Carolina author Jamie Langston Turner has published her ninth novel, Every Ocean Has A Shore, part of an extended series that begins in the fictional town of Derby, South…
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Adam T. Griffith, MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, P.A.
October 13, 2023
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, P.A. announced that Dr. Adam T. Griffith, MD has joined the practice as of October 2, 2023. Dr. Griffith comes to us from the University of…
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Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® inducts David Lockwood of Colliers | South Carolina as 2023-2024 President
October 13, 2023
David Lockwood, SIOR, CRE, CCIM, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was inducted by the Board of Directors of the Society of Industrial and…
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