Battle of the Badges Blood Drive 2023 nets nearly 60 units of blood
May 31, 2023
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department once-again wins tri-agency competition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the eighth year in a row, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) edged past the…
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Deputies follow fallen Navy SEAL’s physical conditioning regimen
May 31, 2023Sheriff Lott continues RCSD’s Memorial Day MURPH CHALLENGE tradition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) participated in…
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Blanchard Machinery purchases land at Sandy Run Industrial Park to expand operations
May 30, 2023
Blanchard Machinery Company has purchased a 61.3-acre site at Sandy Run Industrial Park, 15th Street in Gaston, SC. Blanchard is expanding its existing operation for parts, service, component rebuilds, complete…
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Marketing Minute: Crafting an Impactful Elevator Pitch
May 30, 2023
Marketing Minute Jean Cecil Frick, NP Strategy Mastering your elevator pitch is crucial for positioning yourself and your company for success. This week’s video shares tips on making a lasting…
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Local Swim 1922 event focuses on water safety for youth, adults
May 30, 2023
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc, in partnership with City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Greenview Dolphins USA Swim Team will…
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Scout Motors appoints Chief Design Officer
May 30, 2023
Chris Benjamin, a leading voice in automotive design, joins Scout Motors to holistically shape vehicle design and user experience Tysons, VA and Columbia, SC – Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) announced…
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School District Five names new principal for Dutch Fork Elementary School
May 30, 2023
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Rebecca Dilley the new principal at Dutch Fork Elementary School. Dilley has served as assistant principal of instruction at Chapin Intermediate School…
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School District Five names new principal for Lake Murray Elementary School
May 30, 2023
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Kristen Eubanks the new principal at Lake Murray Elementary School. Eubanks has served as principal at Bridge Creek Elementary since 2013. Prior…
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Jon Rivers named Director of Digital Marketing at Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency
May 30, 2023
Cyberwoven, an award-winning South Carolina-based branding, digital marketing, and website development firm, announced Jon Rivers as the agency’s new Digital Marketing Director. Rivers will oversee a team of individuals who…
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Exclusive exhibition showcases art of the Catawba Nation from the last 50 years
May 30, 2023
Resurgence and Renaissance opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Resurgence and Renaissance: Art of the Catawba Nation Since 1973, on…
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Mast General Store celebrates Land Trust Day on June 3
May 30, 2023Land trusts provide benefits to everyone living in or visiting our local communities – from beautiful scenery and wildlife habitat to fresh water, flood mitigation, and recreational opportunities. The Mast…
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Reservations for Purple Martin Tours are officially open for the 2023 season
May 30, 2023Wingard’s Market announced the official opening of the 2023 Purple Martin Tour Season on beautiful Lake Murray in Lexington, SC! The 2-hour guided boat tours will take place every Tuesday…
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Experience the stunning story quilts of artist Tina Williams Brewer
May 30, 2023
Stories of Grace opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Tina Williams Brewer: Stories of Grace, on view Saturday, June 10,…
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Dominion Energy renews commitment to SCICU with $105,000 for merit scholarships
May 30, 2023
Extending its nearly 70-year relationship with South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) member colleges and universities, Dominion Energy is renewing its $105,000 scholarship investment – 105 scholarships worth $1,000…
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Cason Development Group adds Historic Columbia Awards
May 30, 2023
Two projects by Cason Development Group, one of Columbia’s fastest growing real estate developers, were recently honored with 2023 Preservation Awards from Historic Columbia. These continue a string of Preservation…
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Global expedition leader receives lofty home honor
May 30, 2023
May 23 proclaimed Dr. Tom Mullikin Day in historic Kershaw County, S.C. By Alex Junes-Ward CAMDEN, SC – Dr. Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin received a somewhat unique – most-assuredly rare…
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Ballou joins new initiative to help S.C. Legislature evaluate effects of proposed laws
May 30, 2023
ROCK HILL, SC – Dan Ballou, a partner with Morton & Gettys law firm, has joined the South Carolina Law Initiative, a new project started by the University of South…
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Carolina Crossroads Project meets milestone ahead of schedule
May 30, 2023
Motorists traveling along Interstate 20 westbound from Broad River Road may notice a new exit lane for traffic leading toward I-26 westbound. The new lane provides an additional 1,500 feet…
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TravelBoom welcomes Olivia Clifton as Content Writer
May 30, 2023
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – TravelBoom, the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for hotels, resorts, and vacation rental companies, announced today it has hired a new Content Writer, Olivia Clifton. Clifton’s…
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The Citadel awarded grant to create center for artificial intelligence healthcare research
May 30, 2023
The Citadel School of Engineering is taking a big step forward in artificial intelligence research and development through a grant awarded by the National Science Foundation. The grant, in partnership…
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New Muller Road Middle School principal announced
May 26, 2023
This summer a familiar face will return to Richland Two schools as principal at Muller Road Middle School. At the recommendation of Richland School District Two interim superintendent Mrs. Nancy…
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Carolina Handling supports Ronald McDonald House Charities in Greenville, across the Southeast
May 25, 2023
Carolina Handling is supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities in six Southeastern cities with a donation of more than $25,000 to the Adopt-A-Room programs in Greenville, SC, Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA,…
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Morganelli’s Party Store sold to new owner
May 25, 2023
Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading mergers and acquisitions adviser for privately held businesses, is proud to announce the successful sale of Four Morganelli’s, Inc., dba Morganelli’s Party Store, a beloved…
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Burnie Maybank – former S.C. Revenue Director and veteran tax attorney – joins Adams and Reese IBG Practice
May 25, 2023
Burnie Maybank III, a former two-time director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue and a prominent state and local tax law and economic development attorney, has joined Adams and…
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When we are thankful
May 25, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Sorry there was no Friday email last week… was scrambling to get out of town to speak at a camp for a children’s home. I got…
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City distributes Youth Services Guides for summer activities as school year ends
May 25, 2023As the school year comes to a close, the City of Columbia is focused on distributing copies of the 2023 Youth Services Guide to the community. The guide is a…
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Take a bite out of hunger and save on zoo admission during Toucan Tuesdays
May 25, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is excited to partner with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. Beginning Tuesday, June 6, guests visiting Riverbanks will receive buy-one get-one…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosted Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Transitions Homeless Center
May 25, 2023
AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks…
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Richland One Communications team wins 14 State PR awards
May 25, 2023
The Richland One Office of Communications received 14 awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) for outstanding communications and public relations efforts. The…
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Pastors and former gang leaders join forces against a culture of violence
May 25, 2023Downtown Columbia march held May 20. Additional marches scheduled. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. G.A.N.G.S. in PEACE held their first of several 2023 marches against violence in central South Carolina,…
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Highway 61 Revisited
May 25, 2023
By Tom Poland From 22,000 miles high, a satellite dropped an uncanny merging of highway and music into my path. XM Radio played the comedic ACME siren whistle that…
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River Bluff High School celebrates State Championship victory and outstanding individual achievement
May 25, 2023
River Bluff High School announced the incredible success of our baseball team in winning the highly coveted 5A State Championship. The victory, achieved in a thrilling game last night, showcases the…
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Non Profit Minute – Amanda DuPre, Allison Robinson, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
May 25, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Assistant Democratic Leader Clyburn delivers remarks on Republicans plan to repeal student loan debt relief
May 25, 2023Today, Assistant Democratic Leader delivered the following remarks on H.J. Res 45, a joint resolution of disapproval that would repeal President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief plan and reverse…
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Two Richland One educators graduate from South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
May 24, 2023
Two Richland One educators have graduated from the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program. Dr. Charnice Starks-Ray, work-based learning consultant in Richland One’s Office of Career and Technical Education,…
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Newberry College to launch major in special education
May 24, 2023
Newberry College has announced the launch of special education as its 39th undergraduate major. The program will lead to teacher licensure in multi-categorical special education, including behavioral, emotional, intellectual and…
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USC – IBM spur innovative approach to manufacturing
May 24, 2023
Last week, IBM conducted a virtual tour of the USC IBM Maximo IoT Experience and Digital Transformation Lab. The event showcased the lab’s various capabilities, and the benefits industry organizations…
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Wallace Lightsey ranked as the number one attorney in South Carolina for the second year in a row by Super Lawyers
May 24, 2023
Super Lawyers, a publication recognizing outstanding lawyers, has ranked Wallace Lightsey as the number one attorney in South Carolina for the second year in a row. Lightsey is recognized in…
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Healthy Learners empowers Spanish-speaking communities with South Carolina’s first Youth Mental Health First Aid course
May 24, 2023
Healthy Learners, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating health barriers to learning for striving students, achieved a significant milestone by delivering South Carolina’s inaugural Youth Mental Health First Aid…
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Colonial Life awards Original Six Foundation a grant to support afterschool programs in rural underserved areas of South Carolina
May 24, 2023
Colonial Life awarded the Original Six (O6) Foundation a $15,000 Equitable Pathways Grant to help expand its O6 Afterschool program which currently serves third through eighth grade students in rural…
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Automotive Service Assistance announces launch of website
May 24, 2023
Automotive Service Assistance announces the launch of its dynamic new website, autoserviceassist.org. Committed to providing crucial automotive repair and maintenance support to individuals and families in need, this trailblazing nonprofit…
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Town of Chapin and the American Legion Post 193 host Memorial Day ceremony
May 23, 2023
Town of Chapin Mayor Al Koon announced that the Town of Chapin along with American Legion Post 193 will jointly host a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 29, at…
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Colliers brokers the sale of historic Maxcy Gregg building in downtown Columbia
May 23, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Wes Graves in the sale of a ±5,095-square-foot historic home-turned-office located at 1518 Richland Street to Todd Avant/Avant Holdings, LLC. This “crown…
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Marci Williams joins First Reliance Bank
May 23, 2023
Marci Williams has joined First Reliance Bank as Vice President Account Executive / Residential Lending Specialist and will work out of the Charleston, SC, Mount Pleasant branch. She will assist…
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Community Development will begin accepting applications for the SHINE program
May 23, 2023The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department will begin accepting applications for a new housing rehabilitation program, SHINE (Single Family Housing Improvement for Neighborhood Enhancement). This program includes projects ranging from weatherization up to…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU $48,135 for student completion grants
May 23, 2023
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a Power:Ed award that will provide completion grants for students at financial risk for dropping out of…
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Dreher High junior selected for $25,000 national scholarship
May 23, 2023
Dreher High School junior Shelby Mode has been selected to receive a $25,000 national scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association for the 2023-2024 school year. The scholarship helps high school…
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Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® elects David Lockwood, SIOR as incoming President
May 23, 2023
David Lockwood, SIOR, CRE, CCIM, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was recently elected by the Board of Directors of the Society of Industrial…
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Countybank continues to support new YMCA fitness center
May 23, 2023The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $3,000 to the Lakelands Region YMCA. This follows a $25,000 foundation donation in 2022 for Greenwood’s new…
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Jill Smith + Associates celebrates 20 years of modern mental health care in the Midlands
May 22, 2023
The woman-owned talk therapy group has served more than 7,000 clients over the past two decades Jill Smith + Associates Counseling — the premier counseling practice in the greater Columbia,…
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