Tyra McBride selected as the 2023 Capital Young Professional of the Year
June 7, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Tyra McBride was selected as the Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s (CMM) 2023 Capital Young Professional of the Year. The CMM Capital Young Professional Awards recognized…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed for QuickJobs Workforce Development Scholarships
June 7, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation has been awarded a $40,000 grant to boost education accessibility and critical job training from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. The funds…
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Garvin Design Group’s Liza Brockman graduates from Leadership Columbia
June 7, 2023
Garvin Design Group announced that interior designer Liza Brockman graduated with the Leadership Columbia class of 2023. The graduation ceremony was held at the Columbia Museum of Art on the…
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The City of Cayce awarded $10 million for drainage improvement project
June 7, 2023
At their meeting on June 6, 2023, Cayce City Council voted to accept a $10 Million South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Plan (SCIIP) grant from the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA). City…
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Two Dreher High graduates named 2023 National Merit Scholarship recipients
June 7, 2023
Two Dreher High School Class of 2023 graduates have been named 2023 National Merit Scholarship winners. The program recognizes academically talented high school seniors across the country. Jacob Merrill and…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
June 6, 2023
NeuroHope Therapeutics, Ortho-Dx, and Skilldora were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Glossifi, Heartbeat Technologies, Parimer Scientific, and Secure Process Intelligence received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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Myron Harrington, recipient of the Navy Cross, to tell story of the Battle of Hue
June 6, 2023
Retired Col. Myron Harrington, USMC, hasn’t visited the new Vietnam exhibit at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum yet. But when he does, he’ll see something familiar…
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Midlands Technical College receives inaugural award
June 6, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has received the Edgar J. Helms Community Partner Award from Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina. The inaugural award recognized MTC as a valuable community partner…
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South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge launches in the Midlands region
June 6, 2023On May 17, 2023, at the Palmetto Club in Columbia, SC, the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge (SCHBC) officially launched the Midlands Region, rounding out the statewide expansion of a…
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Trinity Partners facilitates the sale of ± 25 acres for residential development
June 6, 2023
Peyton Bryant, CCIM, SIOR, Partner and Director of Business Development, along with Ryan Causey, Brokerage Associate, represented the Seller, Big & Tall, LLC, in its acquisition, entitlement and subsequent disposition…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces Summer Ambassador winner
June 6, 2023
Steel Hands Brewing is excited to share a Summer Ambassador has joined the team! Steel Hands Brewing recently released a South Carolina statewide search for a creative brand Ambassador to…
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Pop Icon Taylor Dayne to headline Rock 4 Recovery concert presented by Dominion Energy
June 6, 2023
With a career spanning three decades, 17 Top 20 singles and four chart-topping number one songs that include “Tell It To My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back,” and “I’ll…
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Jon Robertson of Abacus Planning Group appointed as Trustee of Richland Library
June 5, 2023
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Jon Robertson, CFP® to the Richland Library Board of Trustees. Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information…
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Kelly Hughes joins the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
June 5, 2023
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is excited to announce that Kelly Hughes has joined the team as Marketing and Communications Manager. Hughes graduated from the University of…
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Marketing Minute Video: Exploring the Benefits of Professional Development Organizations
June 5, 2023
Marketing Minute Hannah Lackey, NP Strategy Investing in your professional growth is essential for success, and professional development organizations play a pivotal role in providing valuable opportunities for personal and…
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Maggie Stackley joins LCK as Preconstruction Services Manager in Columbia office
June 5, 2023
LCK announces that Maggie Stackley has joined its project management team in the Columbia office as Preconstruction Services Manager. In this role, Stackley’s responsibilities are focused on the front-end phases…
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Whitten of Daniel Whitten Inspections achieves termite inspection license
June 4, 2023
Daniel Whitten, a home and commercial inspector with more than 25 years of inspection experience in the Upstate and owner of Daniel Whitten Inspections, has added a termite inspection license…
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Richland County, Harvest Hope to take a bite out of hunger with food donation drive
June 2, 2023
Richland County Government and Harvest Hope Food Bank are teaming up with the goal of significantly impacting the lives of County residents facing food insecurity. The County is collecting nonperishable…
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City Councilman Will Brennan elected Chairman of the Central Midlands Council of Governments
June 2, 2023
City of Columbia District III Councilman Will Brennan was elected as Chairman for the Central Midlands Council of Governments on Thursday, June 1, 2023, during the Central Midlands Council of…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading law firm in 2023 Chambers USA
June 2, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice areas in South Carolina:…
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NHE again named to Top 3 Workplaces in SC
June 2, 2023
For third time in three years, property management organization named to highest tier of South Carolina’s larger companies Great workplaces aren’t created by accident. They are built and nurtured, recognizing…
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Tammy Gilstrap joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
June 2, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tammy Gilstrap has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Tammy is an experienced Telecommunications professional who is excited…
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Trina Miller joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
June 2, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Trina Miller has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Trina is a long-term resident of the Greenville area…
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If something is free
June 2, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Every summer I get to do a camp with a children’s home at Garden City Chapel. One of the main reasons that Garden City Chapel (GCC) was…
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Drumming Up White Feathery Memories
June 2, 2023
By Tom Poland Long before I moved to South Carolina, family vacation trips took us over Charleston’s “New Cooper River Bridge.” To be accurate, we drove over the Silas…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announces 2023 celebrity course rotation
June 2, 2023
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX today announced the celebrity course rotation for this year’s tournament taking place June 8-11 at Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club.…
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Columbia Economic Development welcomes new Real Estate Asset Coordinator
June 2, 2023
The Columbia Economic Development Office welcomed Spencer Green as our new Real Estate Asset Coordinator. In this new role, he will be working closely with their team, City leadership, and…
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LS3P welcomes Jimmy Wilhide
June 1, 2023
LS3P welcomed Senior Project Manager, James “Jimmy” Wilhide, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, REFP in the Columbia office. A 1990 graduate of Clemson University with a Master of Architecture, Wilhide has…
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Task Force releases Teacher Recruitment and Retention recommendations
June 1, 2023
The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, created by a proviso in the 2022-23 Appropriations Act, submitted its recommendations to executive and legislative leadership yesterday. The full report is available…
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Super Lawyers profiles Rita Bolt Barker
June 1, 2023
Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker is profiled in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers, in a feature article that highlights her career as an Environmental attorney and her pro bono…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company launches sustainable digital can printing program
June 1, 2023
Peak Drift Brewing Company, South Carolina’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, announces the launch of Peak Press, its new sustainable digital can printing program. With a strong commitment to environmental…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers facilitates successful sale of Sparkle Wash Car Washes
June 1, 2023
Sunbelt Business Brokers, a trusted advisor specializing in mergers and acquisitions for privately held businesses, is thrilled to announce the successful sale of two self-service car washes located in McCormick…
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South Carolina utility expands Stantec’s work in wastewater treatment
June 1, 2023
South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, as its engineer for services to design wastewater treatment systems at two…
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SCDOR to no longer issue debit cards for refunds after June 29
June 1, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR will no longer issue Individual Income Tax refunds as debit cards after June 29, 2023. Bank of America, the provider of the State’s…
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Friday Night Laser Lights returns this summer with new shows Feat. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé
June 1, 2023
Tickets now on sale for laser experiences inside the museum’s 55-ft digital dome planetarium The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of its popular “Friday Night…
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Historic Columbia announces June 2023 events
June 1, 2023
Historic Columbia announced programming and events for June 2023. See the full list of June events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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GADC names Matthew Duncan to lead expanded existing industry initiatives
June 1, 2023
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched an expanded initiative to support existing companies in Greenville County to grow and thrive, and named veteran management, maintenance and operations executive…
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Community invited to grand opening of Red Bank Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
June 1, 2023
Local residents are invited to the new Red Bank Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers at 5449 Platt Springs Road. in Lexington for the grand opening celebration Thursday, June 8…
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Madeline Leach joins professional recruiting firm Forge Search as recruiter
June 1, 2023
Madeline Leach has joined Greenville-based Forge Search + Consulting as a recruiter after six years working in the higher education industry. Leach spent almost four years working in college recruitment…
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Lt. Governor urges South Carolinians to participate in July’s SC7 Expedition
June 1, 2023
Duke Energy president says SC7 leader is “our own force of nature” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, S.C. Senator Thomas Alexander, and executive leaders from…
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Investment Policy Guidelines: The Blueprint of your Portfolio
May 31, 2023
by Bailey O. Davis Investment Policy Guidelines (IPGs) are crucial for long-term financial success by creating a foundation of trust between you and your advisor. An IPG is an important…
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Blink Book Review #1 – The Art of Calm by Roger Hutchison
May 31, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell Roger Hutchison’s recently released book “The Art of Calm” is the perfect mix of thought-provoking, immensely readable, practical and insightful helping bring new awareness to our…
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Colliers’ John Peebles receives prestigious Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) designation
May 31, 2023
Colliers l South Carolina announced John Peebles has earned the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) designation. The SIOR designation is awarded to real estate professionals in recognition of…
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The perfect place to play & stay
May 31, 2023
Do you remember vacationing as a child? Remember the freedom and excitement of exploring a new location with tantalizing adventures around every turn that kept you wanting more? From sights…
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Midlands Black Eats Week 803 registration now open for black-owned food establishments, June 19-25
May 31, 2023
Special Events, Menu Items & Tastings Planned Throughout Week Black Eats Week 803 (BEW803), the Midlands inaugural Juneteenth week celebration, will recognize Black-owned food establishments in the Midlands area, including…
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Reggaetronic Music Festival returns to Lake Murray for its 10th year
May 31, 2023
The 10th annual Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival is returning to Spence Island for some fun in the sun on Lake Murray on June 17th 2023. The lineup this year…
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City’s Food Truck Fridays bring more flavor in June
May 31, 2023The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of June. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one…
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Turning Pages SC Director receives Manning Perry Award for outstanding leadership
May 31, 2023
Turning Pages SC is thrilled to announce that its Interim Executive Director Lisa Cole has received the prestigious Katharine Heath Manning Perry Award by the Junior League of Columbia. This…
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MUSC Health Midlands and Healthy Me – Healthy SC partner for free community health fair
May 31, 2023
To improve health care access to rural communities, MUSC Health Midlands Division and Healthy Me – Healthy SC are partnering to organize a community health fair on Saturday, June 3rd,…
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Scout Motors appoints Chief Design Officer
May 31, 2023
Chris Benjamin, a leading voice in automotive design, joins Scout Motors to holistically shape vehicle design and user experience Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) announced that Chris Benjamin has joined…
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