Queensborough celebrates one year in Columbia
September 20, 2023
Queensborough National Bank and Trust Company is celebrating one year in the Columbia, SC market this month. Queensborough’s Commercial Lending Office, located at 522 Lady St. opened in August of…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
September 20, 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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Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia celebrates Filipino American History Month with a series of exciting events
September 20, 2023
Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia, a leading advocate for promoting cultural diversity and heritage awareness, is proud to announce a vibrant lineup of events in celebration of Filipino American…
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South Carolina State Parks Director to lead National Association of State Park Directors
September 20, 2023
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) has named a new leadership team to help guide the organization into the future. South Carolina State Parks Director, Paul McCormack, is…
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Non Profit Minute – Krystal Cau, We Are Sharing Hope SC
September 20, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Kristy Horton of Heath Springs Elementary as Educator of the Month
September 20, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Lancaster County School Districts’ Kristy Horton of Heath Springs Elementary as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
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LRADAC receives major federal funding for substance prevention and mental health awareness
September 20, 2023
Funding will come from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) LRADAC has been awarded significant federal funding that will tremendously impact substance misuse prevention, intervention, and treatment…
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DeWees Real Estate Group represents buyer in local lakefront real estate transaction
September 19, 2023
Sales Associate, Angela Cash, Represented the buyer in the purchase of 21 Indian Creek Trail. DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail,…
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Consider these often overlooked SC Income Tax credits when filing your Individual Income Tax return next year
September 19, 2023
What you need to know: As taxpayers begin to prepare for the 2024 filing season, they should learn more about several often overlooked tax credits that they may be able…
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Columbia International University now offers need-based scholarships to biology students thanks to a $25,000 Power:Ed grant
September 19, 2023
Columbia International University (CIU), has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support need-based student scholarships for the biology/biomedical program in the…
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City of Cayce announces fun & flavorful food and beverage vendors for Cayce Fall Fest
September 19, 2023
The City of Cayce is excited to announce an exciting array of authentic, delicious, as well as several locally-owned, food and drink vendors for Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will…
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TravelBoom launches newly designed Website at MBN.com
September 19, 2023
MBN.com, Myrtle Beach’s top tee time and golf package site, has launched its newly renovated website in partnership with TravelBoom, MBN.com is now poised to better direct users to the…
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Countybank Foundation donates $500 to Salvation Army
September 19, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $500 to The Salvation Army of Greenwood. This donation represents a longstanding relationship between the organizations, including…
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Newberry College rises as a leader among Southern colleges
September 19, 2023
Newberry College has boldly taken its place among the South’s top 10 colleges in multiple categories, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report, which were released…
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American Red Cross of South Carolina announces two more students selected for HBCU Ambassador program & scholarship
September 19, 2023
Claflin student, member of inaugural cohort, honored for collecting most units nationwide The American Red Cross of South Carolina is pleased to announce two students from South Carolina Historically Black…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases End-of-Course and Career Readiness Assessments
September 19, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education has released statewide public school results for the Career Readiness and End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) assessment tests taken for high school courses in the…
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Two new employees join the S.C. Aeronautics Commission
September 18, 2023
Two new employees have joined the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. Christopher S. Eversmann, P.E., A.A.E., will be the Airport Development Program Manager and Ronnie L. Gannt will be a pilot…
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U.S. News and World Report includes Columbia College in 2024 rankings
September 18, 2023
U.S. News and World Report releases their Best Colleges lists each year to aid the next generation of college students in selecting the institution that best suits their needs. As…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the third class of SLI Fellows
September 18, 2023
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University are proud to announce the 2023-2024 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the third SLI class…
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USC budget proposal holds down tuition; board advances key projects
September 18, 2023
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved a state budget request for the next academic year that prioritizes access and affordability, enhances research and improves health outcomes for…
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USC retains top rankings in first-year experience and international business, advances in learning communities
September 18, 2023
The University of South Carolina has retained its top ranking for first-year student experience among public colleges and its No. 1 ranking for international business, according to the latest U.S.…
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Richland Library closes for CSI Day
September 18, 2023
Schedule Effective for all Library Locations on September 21 All Richland Library locations will close Thursday, September 21, 2023, for Customer Service Improvement (CSI) Day. During CSI Day, nearly 400…
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City of Columbia announces Mayor Daniel Rickenmann’s Town Hall Tour
September 18, 2023Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Council members, Assistant City Managers, City staff What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will be leading a town hall tour across all four districts to share the state of the…
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Kershaw’s Bela Family Dentistry welcomes Dr. Robert S. Hegler and team
September 18, 2023
Kershaw’s premier dental care provider, Bela Family Dentistry, is delighted to announce the newest addition to its team, Dr. Robert S. Hegler and his dedicated team from Kershaw, S.C. Dr.…
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Trinity Partners facilitates the sale of office building in Lexington, SC
September 18, 2023
Trinity Partners Columbia recently facilitated the sale of a 4,765 square foot office building located at 125 Park Place Court in Lexington, SC. Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley represented…
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New eBook released on Configuring Amazon EC2 for Business-Critical Applications authored by industry expert from SIOS Technology
September 18, 2023
SIOS Director of Customer Success and Microsoft MVP examines how to take advantage of the 99.99 SLA offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Dinner on Ice Gala set for October
September 18, 2023
Heading toward its major fundraising event of 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is honoring its top sponsors for The Dinner on Ice Gala. The Co-Host and Partner are…
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Big Red Barn Retreat named finalist in “Defender Service Awards”
September 18, 2023
Big Red Barn Retreat of BLYTHEWOOD, SC has been selected as a finalist in the Veteran and Civil Servant Outreach award The Big Red Barn Retreat was named a finalist…
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State’s newest Daughters of the American Revolution chapter holds inaugural meeting
September 18, 2023
GREENWOOD, SC – The Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR, recently held its inaugural meeting as the newest chapter of the South Carolina State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR).…
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Mullikin named Board Chair of Carolina Cup Racing Association
September 18, 2023Appointment announced day before his appointment to S.C. Conservation Bank By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, SC – Dr. Tom Mullikin, founding chair of the gubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater Commission,…
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Original Six Afterschool program expands to reach more rural students in high-poverty public schools
September 18, 2023
The Original Six Foundation (O6) is continuing to grow its commitment to ensure a student’s educational opportunities are not limited by the zip code in which they live with the…
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The Man Who Never Sleeps
September 18, 2023
How one South Carolinian is dramatically improving the world and striving to do so daily By Christopher David Carter So much has been written over the years about Dr. Tom…
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City of Columbia holds groundbreaking ceremony for Finlay Park revitalization
September 15, 2023City of Columbia officials are excited to begin the $24,100,000 construction process that will restore Columbia’s crown jewel park The City of Columbia was thrilled to announce the revitalization of…
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Outdoor Men Of Letters
September 14, 2023
By Tom Poland Being a native Georgian, I didn’t grow up reading South Carolina writers. Nor do I recall reading Georgia writers, but I read a lot. Hemmed in…
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CDL Day Returns to State Fairgrounds in Columbia
September 14, 2023
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will host CDL Day at the State Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Rosewood Drive in Columbia. This is…
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Stacey Billingsley joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 14, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Stacey Billingsley has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Stacey is a native of the Upstate, growing up…
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Hear the artist explain his work that hangs in the Relic Room’s Vietnam exhibit
September 14, 2023
On a wall just as you leave the Relic Room’s new Vietnam exhibit, you’ll see something you might not fully understand at once: a work of art – part painting,…
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Gibbs Leaphart certified as Circuit Court mediator
September 14, 2023
Gibbs Leaphart, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification as a Circuit Court mediator. The…
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DeWees Real Estate Group represents tenant in local real estate lease
September 14, 2023
Broker-in-charge, Sam DeWees, Represented the tenant in the lease of 2400 Two Notch Rd. DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s residential, office, retail,…
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Engenius designs and launches new website for Sargent Metal
September 14, 2023
Engenius, a Greenville-based web design agency, recently launched a new website for Anderson-based Sargent Metal. Sargent Metal has been the leader in the southeast in the metal fabrication industry since…
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Exclusive Sergio Hudson exhibition opening at the Columbia Museum of Art
September 14, 2023
The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit, an exhibition showcasing the work of iconic fashion designer and Midlands native Sergio Hudson, on…
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Taking down the wallpaper
September 14, 2023
By Jeff Becraft I would be the one who did not want us to take down the wallpaper. I had taken down wallpaper once before in my whole life…
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Blink Book Review #12: History Repeating Itself? Three podcasts and a book, “Against the Tide by Harriet Keyserling”
September 14, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell Anyone who is or was a legislator, lobbyist, page, staffer or reporter would immensely enjoy this week’s book and the podcast episodes. Maybe it’s my age…
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BASF in Converse to hold job fair Sept. 15 with pay starting at $18.50/hour
September 13, 2023
The BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) site in Converse, South Carolina, near Spartanburg, is hiring full-time production technicians at its career fair on Friday, Sept. 15, from 10…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd adds fourth Family Law attorney, expands Charleston presence
September 13, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Carlisle Brice Allen has joined the firm’s Family Law Team as an associate in Charleston, SC. With the addition of Carlisle, the firm now…
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Garvin Design Group’s Michael Caraballo wins 2023 Aspire Student Design Award
September 13, 2023
The American Institute of Architects state chapters of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina have selected a project by local architectural designer Michael Caraballo as the 2023 Aspire Student Design…
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NHE named repeat honoree on Best Places to Work rankings for 2023
September 13, 2023
Southeastern property management firm honored for third straight year in Top 20 Large Companies in South Carolina NHE has been named a repeat winner on the exclusive 2023 Best Places…
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Trinity Partners facilitates the sale of 3020 Bluff Road
September 13, 2023
Trinity Partners Columbia recently facilitated the sale of 3020 Bluff Road in Columbia, SC. The ±15,000 square foot refrigerated, cross-dock facility is situated on 3.50 acres in Southeast Columbia. Nick…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation announces 2023 President’s Fellows
September 13, 2023Initiative seeks to increase diversity of male leadership within the philanthropic sector. SOUTH CAROLINA – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced a new cohort of the President’s…
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South Carolina State Fair Discount Tickets Now on Sale
September 13, 2023
Save up to 50% on admission and ride tickets through Oct. 10 at participating Circle K locations or online The countdown is on for the return of the 154th South…
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