New board members & new building as The Therapy Place continues to grow its services
July 31, 2023
An expansion of 1,300 square feet calls for more board members to shoulder the larger role that The Therapy Place will have in the community. Sierra Artemus and Alex Sturgis…
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SMITH I ROBINSON welcomes Deyjenay Gregory
July 31, 2023
SMITH | ROBINSON announced that Deyjenay Gregory has joined the firm in the Columbia office as an associate attorney. Ms. Gregory will focus her practice on general litigation. Ms. Gregory…
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GMK adds four experienced professionals across multiple divisions
July 31, 2023
GMK Associates, Inc., has continued to grow across multiple divisions with the addition of several new professionals to its already robust and client-focused staff. Since late 2022 and into 2023,…
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Fireflies Holiday Lights returns bigger and brighter in 2023
July 31, 2023
Segra Park announces the return of Midlands Family Holiday Tradition The Columbia Fireflies announced that Fireflies Holiday Lights will return to Segra Park this winter for a second holiday season. Segra…
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CAMS Cares Week: Spreading Love and Compassion Across Local Communities
July 31, 2023
CAMS (Community Association Management Services), the premier community management company throughout the Carolinas, announced the resounding success of CAMS Cares Week – a company-sponsored volunteer initiative that took place throughout…
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Mission 46 aspires to transform South Carolina through scholarships
July 31, 2023Groundbreaking program intends to expand college access in all 46 South Carolina counties An ambitious initiative aims to eliminate the financial barrier to college for bright, under-resourced South Carolina students,…
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SC Association of Health Underwriters announces 2023-2024 new board members
July 31, 2023
The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) proudly announces its new officers and board of directors for the 2023-2024 year. The 2023-2024 SCAHU Officers include President Bradley George, Principal…
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NFIB: Back-to-School tax holiday a chance to support small businesses
July 31, 2023
NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer says South Carolina’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for people to help local businesses during difficult economic times. This year’s back-to-school tax holiday on computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and…
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Palmetto Citizens announces new board treasurer, chief lending officer
July 31, 2023
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Don Horton as their new Board Treasurer and Robert Terrell as new Chief Lending Officer (CLO). Don Horton was elected by their…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina partners with United Way of South Carolina to help small businesses
July 31, 2023
Company pledges $1 million for energy bill relief for eligible non-residential customers Dominion Energy is partnering with the United Way Association of South Carolina to temporarily expand its EnergyShare program…
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SC7 launches film highlighting smart reef installation off South Carolina
July 31, 2023
Expedition leader Tom Mullikin says offshore reef system to be linked from N.C. to GA By W. Thomas Smith Jr. THE SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition launched the first of…
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S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island nearing conclusion of SC7
July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of short videos which have run exclusively on MIDLANDSBIZ, LOWCOUNTRYBIZ, AND UPSTATEBIZ throughout the month of July, South Carolina leaders have briefly…
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Hill Construction Company expands presence with new office in Beaufort, South Carolina
July 28, 2023
Hill Construction Company is excited to announce the opening of its newest office in the charming city of Beaufort, South Carolina. This strategic expansion represents a significant milestone in our…
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My SC Wildlife Dream Machine
July 27, 2023
By Tom Poland I grew up in a large hardwood forest in Georgia, and I rambled in woods every chance I got. I saw deer, wild turkey, ducks, and…
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South Carolina State Fair General Manager receives prestigious agriculture award
July 27, 2023The South Carolina State Fair announced that its general manager, Nancy Smith, has been awarded the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators…
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Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q2 2023 notable transactions
July 27, 2023
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the second quarter of 2023. Sales Transactions • Rob Lapin and Robbie Cook represented the buyer in the…
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Weston, Inc.’s 1030 Metso Way building leased to DSV
July 27, 2023
Weston, Inc. announces that DSV has leased 1030 Metso Way, a 244,945-square-foot industrial building situated on 40 acres in Northeast Columbia. This expansion represents the fifth warehouse facility operated by…
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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project
July 27, 2023
The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2024 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a project that can create a…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation host the 2023 Summer Book Sale
July 27, 2023
Shop Thousands of Books and Rare Finds While Supporting Your Local Library The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is preparing to host the 2023 Summer Book Sale. The Richland Library…
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Colliers brokers the sale of a 20-acre land tract with Lake Murray access
July 27, 2023
Ryan McCue, ALC of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of a 20-acre parcel in Prosperity, SC, with community access to Lake Murray. Colliers represented the seller, Edgewater Shores…
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Trustus Theatre presents Down in the Holler by Val Dunn winner of the 2020 Trustus Playwright’s Festival
July 27, 2023
Trustus Theatre, the home for relevant, innovative, and inclusive theatrical works in Columbia, South Carolina, is excited to present Down in the Holler as the finale to their 38th Season.…
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Robert Ariail’s “Lowcountry” panel wins national award for best cartoon
July 27, 2023
Cartoonist Robert Ariail has been honored with a national award for best cartoon by the Association of Alternative News Media (AAN). Ariail’s “Lowcountry” panel stood out among the competition, impressing…
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More students to receive free meals this school year
July 27, 2023
Students at 25 schools and centers in Richland School District Two will eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2023-2024 school year and families will not have to fill…
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Teamwork
July 27, 2023
By Jeff Becraft I’m up at my dad’s right now. And part of the reason is that we need to have some really huge trees taken down. We’re talking…
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Back to school survey: 44% of teens “likely” to use AI to do their schoolwork for them this school year
July 27, 2023
Research by Junior Achievement Shows 60% of Teens Consider the Use of AI to Do Their Schoolwork for Them as “Cheating” A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement…
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The Leon Levine Foundation awards $45,000 grant to Senior Resources to provide nutritional support and resources to vulnerable seniors
July 27, 2023
Senior Resources announces that The Leon Levine Foundation has awarded $45,000 in grant funding to provide nutritional support and resources that will enable seniors to age with dignity and remain…
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Restaurants key sector for Cason Development Group
July 27, 2023
When Masa Mexican Street Food opens this fall as part of the 5th & Sloan Development on Rosewood Drive, it will be the fifth restaurant redevelopment project in Columbia by…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond to offer free notary public seminars across South Carolina
July 27, 2023
This fall, Secretary of State Mark Hammond will be offering seven free regional notary public seminars for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. These seminars will…
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Mayors meet mid-bridge over the Cooper River in SC7 destination event
July 27, 2023
Linked by the 2.5-mile Ravenel Bridge spanning the South Carolina Lowcountry’s historic Cooper River is the City of Charleston and the Town of Mount Pleasant from which their respective mayors…
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USC Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Labs celebrate 10K visitors
July 27, 2023
The USC Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Lab Network has reached a significant milestone. To date, the eight established iCarolina Learning Labs have served over 10,000 visitors across South Carolina. The…
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Addison Homes receives Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Green Building Bridge Award
July 27, 2023
Addison Homes, a local home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, ultra energy efficiency, and the use of…
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Five ways to spend unused 529 plan funds
July 26, 2023
Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education for a child. Imagine that you have been saving for your child’s college education since she was a…
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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency publishes new insights piece: Hi Ed Marketing: Navigating a Changing Landscape
July 26, 2023
Cyberwoven, a leading brand, web, and marketing agency located in the heart of South Carolina, sat down with the firm’s Director of Strategy, Dan Hoover, to discuss the evolving higher…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow named as legal ‘Phenom’ by S.C. Lawyers Weekly
July 26, 2023
La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate attorney with Robinson Gray law firm, has been recognized as a member of the 2023 class of Lawyers Weekly Media Icons and Phenoms. She is being…
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SC Teachers Visit SC Ports Wando Welch Terminal
July 26, 2023
Strategic Development Group was proud to sponsor a trip for South Caroline educators to the South Carolina Ports Authority on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The trip was hosted by the…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2023
July 26, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023. “I am proud of our…
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Southern First Reports Results for Second Quarter 2023
July 26, 2023
Greenville, South Carolina, July 25, 2023 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June…
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Caring citizen delivers stuffed animals to Richland County Sheriff’s Department
July 25, 2023Toys will be presented to children by RCSD deputies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was the recipient of more than 30 stuffed animals, a…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Columbia
July 25, 2023
Jump-Start Back-to-School event offers school supplies, backpacks, and more Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its second Jump-Start Back-to-School event of the summer, featuring back-to-school information, children’s activities,…
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Newberry College to partner with new YMCA childcare center
July 25, 2023
Affordable, high-quality childcare centers are in high demand in South Carolina. With the Newberry YMCA planning to build a new center in the next year, Newberry College teacher education students…
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Recruiting Solutions relocates Florence office
July 25, 2023
Recruiting Solutions, a leading recruitment firm and staffing agency, announced the relocation of its Florence office to 217 Dozier Blvd, Suite 202, Florence, SC. The recently completed space marks Recruiting…
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GSSM receives $10,000 grant from Trane Technologies to provide scholarships for summer programs
July 25, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation announced it has received a $10,000 grant from Trane Technologies. This gift will support scholarships for students across the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Roshanda Pratt, REP Network and Host of The Rosho Live
July 25, 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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Kara Tiffany joins the Woodruff at Five Forks office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
July 24, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kara Tiffany has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Kara has dedicated thirty years of…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for reelection in November 2023
July 24, 2023
First female mayor seeks next term in office Cayce Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election to the office of Mayor in the upcoming November 7, 2023 election.…
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Chase Green joins the Midtown Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
July 24, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Chase Green has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Chase, a proud South Carolinian and founder of the…
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Jill Smith + Associates Counseling celebrates the grand opening of its expanded downtown Columbia office
July 24, 2023
Jill Smith + Associates Counseling — the premier counseling practice in the greater Columbia, S.C. region — proudly announces the official grand opening of its new and expanded office located…
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Charles R. Drew Wellness Center is named the Best Community Center
July 24, 2023
Congratulations to the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center for being voted the Best Community Center for the 2023 Best of Columbia contest. Charles R. Drew Wellness center offers several amenities…
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South Carolina ETV completes interactive collection exploring the Reconstruction era in American history
July 24, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is pleased to announce the completion of its interactive and immersive educational website Reconstruction 360. Work on Reconstruction 360 began in 2019 to complement the PBS…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio nominated for five South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association STAR Awards
July 24, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce its nomination for five prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. Winners of the…
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