McCormick County 250 Project
December 5, 2023
We will soon commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America!! What an exciting time! South Carolina played a tremendous role in the American Revolution. As part of a larger South Carolina…
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TMC Transportation grows Southeast presence with expansion in Richland County
December 5, 2023
$38 million investment will create 185 jobs TMC Transportation, one of the trucking industry’s premier flatbed carriers, announced it is growing its Southeast presence with the expansion of its regional…
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Mandatory minimum requirement for employers to upload W-2s online has changed
December 5, 2023
Employers who file at least 10 W-2 or 1099 forms with South Carolina withholding are now required to submit those documents to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) using…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
December 5, 2023The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2024 NxLevel Microentrepreneur and 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel Microentrepreneur…
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Marketing Minute Video: Navigate the Media Landscape with Confidence
December 5, 2023
Marketing Minute by Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy This week’s video underscores the importance of planning ahead in today’s digital era. With nearly half of our team comprising former journalists, NP…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
December 5, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: …
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Time to Boost Savings and Lower Taxes
December 5, 2023
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis There’s no escaping the hustle and bustle of December. Even if you love gift shopping, Christmas music, and holiday parties, the end of the…
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New Preceptor Program for Nurse Practitioners launching in Chester County thanks to a $28,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Upper Midlands Rural Health Network
December 5, 2023
Goal is for the pilot program to create a successful model that can be replicated in rural communities statewide The Upper Midlands Rural Health Network (UMRHN), has been awarded a…
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The wait is over at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
December 5, 2023
Riverbanks Receives an Early Present Most Anticipated Aquarium Resident Makes It Home for the Holidays It is officially December and while many children are ready to celebrate a sleigh pulled…
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SC Afterschool Alliance and SC Department of Mental Health announce innovative partnership to expand youth access to mental health care across South Carolina
December 5, 2023
The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) are partnering on a new, innovative effort to improve access to mental health care for…
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Father and son duo Edgar and George Meyer to perform in Columbia
December 5, 2023
Join us on Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 pm for a very special Carolina performance by father and son duo Edgar and George Meyer. This electrifying performance will be in…
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Tyler C. Miller, MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
December 5, 2023
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced that Dr. Tyler C. Miller has joined the practice as of December 1, 2023. Dr. Miller joins the team from Lakeshore Bone & Joint…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
December 5, 2023
Construx, Dealerverse, Lumiq, Notey, and Zitles, were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. BagValet, ElectroWire, Rapid Title, and Skilldora, received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke
December 5, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) continues to celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke, the iconic NatureScene and NatureNotes host, naturalist, and teacher, with a special one-hour live special on Dec. 6 at 8…
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A great South Carolina horse racing tradition returns
December 5, 2023Marion Dupont-Scott responsible for inaugurating the nation’s premier steeplechase event 53 years ago By W. Thomas Smith Jr. There is so much to celebrate about South Carolina and yet far…
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Cheryl Harris installed as SCSBA Region 8 Director
December 5, 2023
Cheryl Harris, chairperson of the Richland School District One (Richland One) board of commissioners, was installed as Region 8 (Richland County) director of the South Carolina School Board Association’s (SCSBA)…
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The winners of the 2023 Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray are…
December 5, 2023
The 2023 Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray occurred on Saturday, December 2. Spectators filled the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington (to capacity) to watch 20 brightly…
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Fort Mill’s Michele Branning installed as SCSBA President
December 5, 2023
Michele Branning, a member of the Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors during Delegate…
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Mungo Homes Foundation makes $30,000 donation to Reconciliation Ministries
December 5, 2023To kick off the 3rd Annual Week of Giving, the Mungo Homes Foundation made a surprise donation of $30,000 to Reconciliation Ministries on Monday, December 4th. Under the guise of…
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State Museum completes accessibility renovation project with $200,000 lead donation from Aflac
December 5, 2023
All museum public restrooms now fully ADA accessible; Wellness and mother’s rooms added Through support from the State legislature and a $200,000 accessibility-focused capital gift from Aflac, the South Carolina…
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Cason Development Group, partners break ground on Shop Grove Industrial Park
December 5, 2023A partnership of Cason Development Group and Appian Investments announces the start of construction for a 217,000-square-foot Class A industrial building in Shop Grove Industrial Park, a 38-acre industrial park…
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Historic Columbia announced December 2023 events
December 5, 2023
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for December 2023. See the full list of December events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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Trinity Partners adds Jedburg Logistics Park to its management portfolio
December 4, 2023
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Trinity Partners’ Columbia office has added Jedburg Logistics Park to its property management portfolio. The project, developed by Trinity Capital Advisors, is currently under construction and…
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Midlands Technical College opens new location in Lexington
December 4, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) will partner with Lexington School District One to offer classes in Lexington to both high school and adult learners starting in January 2024. The Lexington North…
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Mia Walker receives 2023 Cote Top Ten, SARA NY, and AIA Greenville Student Design Awards for “Above The Marsh”
December 4, 2023McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Mia Walker is a 2023 Cote Top Ten award winner. The American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE), in partnership with the Association…
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Habitat Greenville wins two statewide awards
December 4, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville took home two major honors at the annual SC Best in Business Awards this week. President and CEO Monroe Free won Gold in the Best…
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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 4
December 1, 2023
Governor McMaster and First Lady Welcome South Carolinians for Christmas Celebration Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a…
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United Ministries of Clinton Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
December 1, 2023
Feeding the Hungry grant addresses food insecurity; supports nutrition education. United Ministries of Clinton has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger.…
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Four midlands school leaders selected for statewide awards
November 30, 2023
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named four school leaders from the midlands as the 2024 South Carolina Middle Level Principal of the Year, the 2024 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year, the 2024 South Carolina Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year, and the 2024…
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Aging Animals thrive at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
November 30, 2023
Riverbanks Shines a Light on Aging Animal Care Longer Lives for Animals Means Innovative Approaches to Ailments While Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is buzzing with excitement about the all-new Wild…
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Original Six Foundation receives $38,000 grant from Power:Ed to support rural youth in afterschool enrichment and career discovery
November 30, 2023
The Original Six Foundation (O6), has been awarded a $38,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support O6 Afterschool enrichment, STEAM development, and career discovery…
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A.C. Flora High named Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School
November 30, 2023
A.C. Flora High School has been named a National Banner Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics. The school held a celebration for the achievement November 21. A.C. Flora was…
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Bluestein Attorneys named to Best Law Firms for 14th time in a row
November 30, 2023
For the 14th year in a row, Bluestein Attorneys has been listed in the top tier of Best Law Firms for the Columbia area. Here are the practice areas in…
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The Nick partners with Brookland Foundation
November 30, 2023
The Nickelodeon is proud to announce a partnership with the Brookland Foundation to bring a food drive to Main Street this holiday season. The Nick will collect non-perishable food items…
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Conservation District awards 100th Mini-Grant for environmental education
November 30, 2023
Awards will support composting, gardening, hydroponics initiatives in Richland County schools Students at four Richland County schools will receive hands-on environmental education this school year, thanks to financial support provided…
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NAI Columbia Milliken Land Team executes the sale of two tracts of land
November 30, 2023
NAI Columbia’s Milliken Land Team consisting of Tombo Milliken, Tom Milliken, and Nelson Weston, recently closed on two tracts of land. The first sale was a turn-key recreational property consisting…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina shares five tips for a safe, energy-efficient holiday season
November 30, 2023
With the holidays in full swing, Dominion Energy South Carolina is sharing tips for how to stay safe and save energy when decorating your home this season. “You don’t have…
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South Carolina leaders graduate from economic development training program
November 30, 2023
The SC Economic Development Institute graduates 62 community leaders The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) announced that 62 state and community leaders…
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New HOPE sign in the Main Street District
November 30, 2023
A familiar public art installation is getting an upgrade on Main Street, just in time for the holiday season. The HOPE sign, formally called “Hope for Columbia,” has become a…
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Dine, shop, mingle and crawl at Light Up NOMA 2023
November 30, 2023
Entertainment, Tree Lighting, Special Offers, a Cookie Crawl and More North Columbia Business Association kicks-off the Holiday Season NOMA style The annual Light Up NOMA district-wide event, kicks off the holiday…
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Little surprises
November 30, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Life is filled with little surprises. Last week, I was on my way home from work and I decided to stop by a grocery store. As…
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Meet Chef Jason Smith at Mast Store on December 7
November 30, 2023
Self-taught chef and Food Network star Jason Smith is signing his recently released cookbook, Lord Honey: Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist, at the Mast General Store in Downtown…
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River Bluff Men’s Soccer Head Coach, Phil Savitz, announces retirement after 44 years of coaching, including 11 years at River Bluff High School
November 30, 2023
After an illustrious 44-year career in coaching, including an unparalleled 33-year tenure as the Men’s Head Soccer Coach at Irmo High School and the last 11 years at River Bluff…
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Fireflies Clubhouse Manager wins League Award
November 30, 2023
Andreas recognized as Carolina League Home Clubhouse Attendant of the Year The Fireflies, in conjunction with the Carolina League and Minor League Baseball, announced that Clubhouse Manager Christian Andreas has…
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John Maxwell Leadership Summit returns to CIU in 2024
November 29, 2023
Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on Feb. 22, 2024 for his seventh Leadership Summit in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place…
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Water Rescue on the Saluda River: Three men saved through the combined efforts of multiple agencies
November 29, 2023
In a feat of courage and collaboration, three men were rescued from the swift currents and rapids of the Saluda River. This successful rescue mission stands as a testament to…
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Angie Aparo joins forces with USC School of Music Dean Tayloe Harding for Rockin’ Resolutions Fundraiser
November 29, 2023
Renowned singer/songwriter Angie Aparo, recognized for his multi-platinum successes, is set to headline the upcoming Rockin’ Resolutions Fundraiser, a musical celebration organized by the University of South Carolina School of…
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Alex Whitten of Daniel Whitten Inspections achieves home inspection license
November 29, 2023
Alex Whitten, a home inspector with Daniel Whitten Inspections, has passed the South Carolina certification exam and achieved his home inspection license. Whitten joined the firm in 2022 as a…
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My Father’s Razor
November 29, 2023
By Tom Poland November 15 my father will have been gone twenty years. Twenty years. Seems like yesterday when he lay in a bed at MUSC in Charleston. Seems…
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Two Richland Two Principals named the best in South Carolina
November 29, 2023
This is a historic week for Richland School District Two. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Dr. Sabina Mosso-Taylor the 2024 South Carolina Elementary Principal of…
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