SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
September 7, 2023
BagValet, FRD Accel, and Health Evolve Technologies were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Aravis BioTech, CloseWise, Ortho-Dx, and Sagacity Solutions received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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New Medical Rehabilitation Hospital opens in Cayce, S.C. provides nationally recognized rehabilitation services
September 7, 2023
The community is invited to the hospital’s on-site ribbon cutting from 12-2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20. Ernest Health, a nationally recognized healthcare provider, has announced the opening of Lexington Regional…
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Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
September 7, 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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USC Alumni Association announces 2023 Alumni Award recipients
September 7, 2023
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association announced Thursday (Sept. 7) the recipients of the university’s 2023 Alumni Awards. David Beasley, ’79, ’83 has been named the Algernon Sydney Sullivan…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Turlington named to Best and Brightest List
September 7, 2023
Wagner Wealth Management’s Hayden Turlington has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best and Brightest 35 and Under list. This annual list highlights the young professionals who are making a…
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First Community Bank CEO Mike Crapps recognized with Community Impact Award
September 7, 2023The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center has awarded First Community Bank Chief Executive Officer Mike Crapps with the Mike Till Impact Award at its annual luncheon held in August. The…
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Richland Library hosts new art gallery exhibit
September 7, 2023Artist Mary Gilkerson debuts Evening Light at Richland Library Main Richland Library welcomes its newest art exhibition, Evening Light, by local artist Mary Gilkerson. Gilkerson’s exhibition launched on September 1 at…
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Richland County Small Business Conference aims to inspire local businesses to expose, expand and evolve
September 7, 2023
Registration is open for the 5th Annual Small Business Conference, “Unveil Your Potential,” presented by the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO). The free conference will be held Wednesday,…
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Vote now for Greenwood Pathway House to receive Chick-fil-A’s True Inspiration Award
September 7, 2023In only seven months of operation, Pathway Village in Greenwood has had an impact in helping 29 families, with 59 children, take steps to overcome homelessness permanently. Pathway Village, part…
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A Scrape In The Sand
September 7, 2023
By Tom Poland Sand washes away. Memories last forever. The year was 1982. That would have been South Carolina Wildlife magazines 28th anniversary. I worked in film then and…
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2023 #WhatWomenBring honorees announced by YWCA Greater Charleston
September 7, 2023
Twelve of South Carolina’s women leaders across a dozen industries will take the stage at YWCA Greater Charleston’s sixth annual #WhatWomenBring event at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The…
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Flock and Rally announces the hiring of two team members
September 6, 2023
Jamie Muldrow and Anna Gatch join full-service marketing agency Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is pleased to announce that it has…
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The Sound of Music at Town Theatre
September 6, 2023
“Let’s start at the very beginning… a very good place to start!” Don’t miss the kickoff to Town Theatre’s 104th season with The Sound of Music. When postulant Maria Rainer…
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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina digital agency, announces three new hires
September 6, 2023
Hires Made Across the Agency’s Accounts and Marketing Teams Cyberwoven, an award-winning brand, digital marketing, and website design and development firm, is proud to welcome several new members to the…
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Grandparents’ Role in Saving for College
September 6, 2023
By South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan Friends often tell me how much their lives are enriched by the special bond they share…
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Speaker to tell about her experiences as a Red Cross worker in Vietnam – Sept. 22
September 6, 2023
When Peyton Wooldridge graduated from Mary Baldwin College in 1968, she had a job teaching 3rd grade waiting for her. But a letter from her school friend Caroline in Vietnam…
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Trinity Partners facilities the sale of two development parcels
September 6, 2023
Trinity Partners Columbia represented both sides in the sale of two development parcels located on Spears Creek Church Road in Columbia, SC. Braden Shockley and Roger Winn, SIOR represented the…
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Carroll named to Employment Law Power List
September 6, 2023
ROCK HILL, SC – Bev Carroll, an attorney at Morton & Gettys, is included in South Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly’s new Employment Law Power List. The list recognizes attorneys based on…
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Colliers brokers the sale of historic church building in Cottontown neighborhood of Downtown Columbia
September 6, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Greater Carolina Baptist Church in the sale of a ±3,800-square-foot historic sanctuary located at 1419 Anthony Avenue to Gretchen Lambert and Stan…
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Blink Book Review #11: “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano
September 6, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano is the sweeping story of a large chaotic family in the late ‘70s – early ‘80s with more than its…
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Free lecture to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day at Relic Room – Sept. 15
September 6, 2023
On Friday, Sept. 15, the United States will observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor Americans who were either prisoners of war or went missing in action, particularly during the…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden: Hot Weather Hatchings and More
September 6, 2023
2023 SUMMER RECAP: New Hatchlings and Successful Partnerships Soared This Summer at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Eager to experience the Columbia, South Carolina summer first-hand, several new friends emerged from…
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City Council Highlights | September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023During the consent agenda portion of this evening’s City Council meeting, City Council approved improvements new contracts and amendments to continue investment in the water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure throughout…
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Mayes, McCarroll, Norris and Riley to be honored Oct. 16 at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
September 5, 2023
The Phillis Wheatley Community Center in Greenville will induct Clyde Mayes, John McCarroll, Xanthene Norris and Richard W. Riley into the center’s Hall of Fame at a luncheon event on…
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Cason Development now leasing new commercial space in Forest Acres
September 5, 2023
Cason Development Group announces Level Fitness as the first tenant for Brentwood Park, 1514 Brentwood Drive in Forest Acres, a 14,720-square-foot commercial building developed by Cason. The two-story commercial building…
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Richland Two students show recovery and increased scores on SC Ready/SC Pass
September 5, 2023
Students demonstrated strong gains in ELA for the third straight year in Richland Two. Students showed significant improvement in 4th, 6th and 7th grades. The district has erased the COVID-19…
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Congressman Clyburn announces $2.6 million in USDA Rural Energy funding for South Carolina
September 5, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced over $2.6 million in USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding for projects across the state with $676,707 coming to the sixth congressional…
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Winning against Gentrification: Historic Black Community Comes Alive Again for Seniors with Refurbishment
September 5, 2023
Myrtle Beach’s Swansgate models how efforts of community, developers can find solutions MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Before it was a senior community, it was a place of learning, at a…
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Caledonia, True Blue prepare to host 32 teams from across the nation for Golfweek Challenge
September 5, 2023
Thirty-two collegiate golf teams from across the nation are gearing up to play Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of America’s top 100 resort courses,…
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Christopher Rainey captures Flight Winners Playoff At PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship
September 5, 2023
Christopher Rainey (Drums, Pa.) shot a net 68 (gross 99) to win the Flight Winners’ Playoff at the 40th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship Friday at Grande Dunes Resort…
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Caliber Real Estate’s Racquel Collier named 2023 Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under
September 5, 2023
President of Caliber Real Estate, Racquel Collier, has been named among the Best & Brightest 35 and Under by Greenville Business Magazine. Each year, Greenville Business Magazine recognizes the business…
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Richland Library introduces new Entrepreneur-in-Residence
September 5, 2023
Meet Noelle Jones of Wilder Realty, Inc. Learn more about marketing your business, creating your brand, and making career shifts to suit your needs. Richland Library is thrilled to welcome Noelle Jones…
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Historic Columbia announces September 2023 events
September 5, 2023
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for September 2023. See the full list of September events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Palmetto GBA announces award of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding contract
September 5, 2023
Palmetto GBA, LLC has won the task order for providing durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) pricing, data analysis and coding (PDAC) services. The Centers for Medicare &…
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Meredith Rhodes joins Trinity Partners Columbia brokerage team
September 5, 2023
Meredith Rhodes has joined Trinity Partners Columbia brokerage team as a Brokerage Associate. Meredith brings a diverse background in international consulting to Trinity Partners. With more than a decade of…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes new additions to Board of Trustees
September 5, 2023
Four Midlands business leaders have been added to Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees: Susan Kenney Cotter, President and CEO, SKC Consulting, LLC Robert R. Ruff, Senior Vice President,…
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Regional electrical contractor CarolinaPower achieves major construction safety milestone: two years without a recordable incident
September 4, 2023
CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with an office in Columbia, achieved a major construction safety milestone in August: two years without a recordable incident. Over the past 24 months,…
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Tameika Isaac Devine launches her campaign for South Carolina State Senate District 19
September 4, 2023
Tomorrow (Sept. 5) at Meadowlake Park in Richland County, Tameika Isaac Devine formally launches her candidacy for the unexpired term of the late John Scott in South Carolina State Senate…
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Palpable HOPE for the Gamecock faithful
September 4, 2023
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I WAS ENCOURAGED during a quick Labor Day trip to the gym this morning to see so many guys working out in their Gamecock sweatshirts…
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Upgrades to West Columbia parks – An investment in the community
September 4, 2023
The City of West Columbia has announced that upgrades are underway at the B Avenue Ball Field and Butler Park. Both parks will get new fencing and new restroom facilities.…
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Sportsclub hosting Parkinson’s Awareness events
September 1, 2023
For the next 30 days, one of the Upstate’s premier fitness clubs is inviting the community to “work out and give back,” offering 30 days of fitness while helping find…
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Local author and life coach launches new podcast: “Rock Your Reinvention”
September 1, 2023
Author and life coach, Karin Freeland, is launching a podcast called “Rock Your Reinvention.” “Rock Your Reinvention” is a podcast for anyone looking to gain insights about what they really…
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Select SCEDA members earn coveted statewide economic developer certification
August 31, 2023The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce nine members have recently earned credentials as South Carolina Certified Economic Developers (SCCED). The newly certified statewide economic developers…
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We really do need each other
August 30, 2023
By Jeff Becraft I was pulling laundry out of the dryer last Saturday morning and it reminded me of a friend of mine named Johnny. Now, his name really…
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The Beach That Was
August 30, 2023
By Tom Poland From afar the skyline looks like that of a city, and it is. Myrtle Beach’s skyline of hotels seems to dwarf the skyline of all other…
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The newest addition to Columbia Connectors
August 30, 2023
The Columbia Connectors announce Lauren Johnson as the group’s new Connectors Coordinator. Lauren will be joining the Connectors with a passion for driving community engagement and fostering the future of…
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Columbia City Councilman Ed McDowell announces re-election campaign for District 2 Seat
August 30, 2023
A Proven Leader Who Fights for Affordable Housing, Quality Health Care, and Community Safety With his unwavering commitment to the prosperity and well-being of District 2, City Councilman Ed McDowell…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, CPAs, honored as SC Best Place to Work
August 30, 2023
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS) has been named among the top ten in the 2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina rankings conducted by SC Biz News. The…
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Trinity Partners facilities sale of office building off Interstate 26
August 30, 2023
Bruce Harper, SIOR, Managing Partner with Trinity Partners’ Columbia office, represented the seller in the sale of 459 St. Andrews Road, located off Interstate 26 in Columbia, SC. The ±4,805…
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Greenville County’s Economic Development leader Mark Farris stepping down
August 30, 2023
Recognized for “tremendous contributions to Greenville County economic development” with over $3.9 billion invested, 17,900 jobs created during tenure GREENVILLE, S.C. – After an exemplary 38-year economic development career producing…
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