SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2023 Angels

  August 14, 2023

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors several…

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Terminix Service, Inc. opens new branch in Fort Mill

  August 14, 2023

New Location Will Help Area Homeowners with Protection Against Challenging Pests Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas and tenth-largest pest control company in North America,…

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SC7 After Action Report

  August 14, 2023

Officials tout the success of this year’s expedition from the mountains to the sea By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Two weeks ago, Tom Mullikin and Company concluded the 4th-annual month-long…

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They only make movies about gunslingers

  August 13, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   I am basically a gunslinger. Somebody asked me recently what that meant. Well, that means I ride into the OK Corral and then find something to…

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Co-working space, The Worx, opens at Bridgeway Station

  August 11, 2023

Hughes Investments, Inc. is pleased to announce BridgeWay Station’s first tenant to open: The Worx at BridgeWay Station. The Worx is a membership based co-working community that offers a functional…

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Global Management Partners acquires Koch Project Solutions

  August 11, 2023

Global Management Partners (GMP), based in Greer S.C., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Koch Project Solutions (KPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES)-owned company based in Houston, Texas. GMP…

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Technology advances Zoo’s “Mane” goal of quality care

  August 11, 2023

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Takes Pride on World Lion Day Outstanding Care of Aging Animals is a Top Priority On World Lion Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden takes paws to…

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Colliers announces new accounting hires in Columbia office

  August 10, 2023

Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce two new hires in its accounting department in Columbia. Moody Mishal has been hired as a Property Accountant. He is responsible for…

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My Good Friend, Steve Blackmon

  August 10, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland Writer’s Note: Steve Blackmon died July 3rd surrounded by loved ones.    The writing life introduces me to some memorable people. Steve Blackmon found me when his…

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Careful with what is important

  August 10, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   Blueberries are probably my favorite fruit. In fact, I have blueberries with my breakfast almost every single morning. The other morning, I had too many things…

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Propel welcomes three additions to its Columbia office

  August 9, 2023

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomed Wes Dasher, Marian Newman, and Lori Kelly to the Columbia, SC Surety/P&C team. The Dasher team joins Propel bringing over 75 years of…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Jack Neil, Hank AI

  August 9, 2023

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

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Innovate Columbia re-launches website geared toward local entrepreneurs

  August 9, 2023

Innovate Columbia announced the re-launching of its website which is designed to grow and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout the Midlands region of South Carolina. Launched in 2020 as an initiative of…

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Jay McKay, II named as a 2023 South Carolina Icon

  August 9, 2023

McKay Firm Senior Partner, Julius W. “Jay” McKay, II was recently named to the exclusive South Carolina Icons list for 2023 by the South Carolina & North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.…

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Molly Sue Harmon joins Robinson Gray as associate

  August 8, 2023

Attorney Molly Sue Harmon has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice with the firm will focus on workers’ compensation. Molly Sue holds a bachelor’s degree from…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Layla Sewell, BOPs

  August 8, 2023

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

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For lease ±5,800 – 15,000 SF retail space in Dillon, SC

  August 8, 2023

Dillon Plaza 204 Radford Blvd Dillon, South Carolina PROPERTY FEATURES Dillon Plaza is a ±88,000 SF neighborhood shopping center in Dillon, SC with a tenant roster that includes Badcock Furniture,…

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Registration now open for inaugural SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk

  August 7, 2023

Historic SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk aims to create awareness for local HBCUs while alleviating health outcomes The South Carolina HBCU Alumni Alliance is thrilled to announce the inaugural SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk…

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South Carolina ETV announces production of Season 2 of “After Action,” the acclaimed PBS series focusing on the wide-ranging experiences of the diverse community of military veterans

  August 7, 2023

Hosted by combat veteran Stacy Pearsall, the series features powerful conversations about military life South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced that production will begin in August 2023 on seven new one-hour…

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Dominion Energy offers Energy Assistance as summer temperatures soar

  August 7, 2023

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Funding Available  As summer temperatures continue to rise, Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may be struggling financially to reach out for energy assistance funding…

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Nearly a mile of Congaree River frontage permanently protected

  August 7, 2023

Audubon South Carolina, Friends of Congaree Swamp, & Ducks Unlimited partner to acquire and protect Arant property overlooking Congaree National Park Audubon South Carolina, Ducks Unlimited, and Friends of Congaree…

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Riley Institute at Furman announces 2023-24 afterschool Policy Fellows

  August 7, 2023

The White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship creates opportunities for a nationwide network of leaders to harness their collective expertise to expand and improve afterschool and summer learning programming.  The White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy…

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