Mixon Seed Service expanding in South Carolina
July 17, 2023
Company Buys L.B. Wannamaker Facility, Will Increase Cover Crop and Wildlife Mix Production Orangeburg-based Mixon Seed Service, Inc., is expanding its operations into Calhoun County with the purchase of the L.B. Wannamaker…
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Colliers Report: Record absorption moves vacancy to its lowest recorded level
July 17, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Continued demand for industrial space coupled with high leasing velocity moved the vacancy rate to 2.4% –…
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SIOS Technology debuts new professional services program for Critical High Availability and Disaster Recovery applications
July 17, 2023
15 defined professional services offerings spanning five categories save time, simplify complexity and ensure reliable HA/DR for essential applications SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA)…
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Caroline A. Warner receives 2023 Rising Star Award from South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association
July 17, 2023
The South Carolina Power Team announced that Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development, was awarded the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) 2023 Rising Star Award. The Rising Star…
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NP Strategy grows Alabama team with public affairs professional
July 17, 2023
NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, welcomes Lee Bonner to its Mobile, Alabama office. Bonner, a seasoned government affairs professional, joins NP Strategy…
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Youth with disabilities foster leadership and advocacy skills at a statewide forum
July 17, 2023
Dozens of youth with disabilities from across the state gather next week at Presbyterian College to develop leadership and advocacy skills with the SC Youth Leadership Forum. Hosted by Able South…
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Caroline A. Warner receives 2023 Rising Star Award from South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association
July 17, 2023
The South Carolina Power Team is proud to announce that Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development, was awarded the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) 2023 Rising Star Award.…
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Local Favorite, Cayce Fall Fest, returns October 7
July 14, 2023The City of Cayce is excited to announce the return of the Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 12 pm – 6 pm…
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Business Succession Planning
July 14, 2023
Make preparations to exit on your own terms By Jennifer Osgood If you’re a business owner, you’ve likely poured your heart and soul into your business, and it’s hard to…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 12th-annual Guardians of the Night
July 14, 2023Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 12th-annual GUARDIANS…
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Lt. Governor Pamela Evette leads SC7 hike along the Congaree River
July 14, 2023SC7 Expedition honors law enforcement agencies and leaders in the S.C. Midlands By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The 4th-annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition concluded its trek through the Upstate…
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100 Women Who Care Midlands SC donates $12,075 to Leo’s Pride
July 13, 2023100 Women Who Care Midlands SC at their 2nd quarter meeting elected to support Leo’s Pride with a donation of $12,075.00. Members of 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC presented…
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Rotary Club of Forest Acres celebrates club leadership with awards, donations, and the installation of new club officers
July 13, 2023The Rotary Club of Forest Acres celebrated club leadership with awards, donations, and the installation of new club officers at their Blue & Gold Awards banquet on Wednesday, June 30…
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$1.5 million capital investment comes to renovate Lexington senior living community
July 13, 2023Holiday Deepwood Estates Adapts to Meet Needs of Growing Senior Population Deepwood Estates, a Holiday by Atria independent living community, has kicked off a new $1.5 million renovation project for capital…
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Trinity Partners represents buyer in purchase of corporate office building in Chapin
July 13, 2023Rob Lapin, Partner and Director of Brokerage Services and Brokerage Associate, Robbie Cook represented the Buyer, University Cottages, LLC in the acquisition of a multi-tenant, corporate office building in Chapin,…
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A Favorite Place
July 13, 2023
By Tom Poland Each spring I write of three places, three beautiful places where colonies of rocky shoals spider lilies bloom. One is quite accessible; one is perhaps the…
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Daniel Truelove joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 13, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Daniel Truelove has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Daniel is a lifetime resident of the Carolinas and…
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Matt Utecht named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Healthcare Power List
July 13, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Matt Utecht was named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Healthcare Power List. Statewide, only 11 attorneys in the healthcare…
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Follow Town’s Yellow Brick Road with The Wizard of Oz
July 13, 2023
“We’re off to see the Wizard… the wonderful Wizard of Oz!” And we want YOU to join us on the journey. Donning those famous ruby reds as Dorothy Gale from…
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2023 Big Red Barn Retreat 2023 Charity Golf Tournament at Charwood Golf Club
July 13, 2023
To Be Held Monday, September 18, 2023 Sonic Drive-In is proud to present the second annual 2023 Big Red Barn Retreat Charity Golf Tournament at Charwood Golf Club on September…
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What is really most important
July 13, 2023
By Jeff Becraft So I am trying to reform my diet… One thing is I am trying to cut down on processed sugar. “You’re a type I diabetic… you…
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Blink Book Review #6 – “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman
July 13, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell This book caught my eye at the library on a book display for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The cover and the title drew me…
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Visitors of Columbia region reach 15.8 million
July 12, 2023
Visitation to the Columbia region increased from 15.1 million in 2021 to 15.8 million in 2022, Experience Columbia SC announced. The 2022 numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels by four percent. These…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC bolsters team, enhances services
July 12, 2023
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), the state’s non-profit organ and tissue recovery service, welcomed several new team members to the organization in a variety of new and existing roles.…
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Main Street District’s Yellow Shirt Ambassadors expand service area
July 12, 2023
Clean and safe measures are being expanded to the Elmwood Avenue corridor, starting July 1 The Main Street District, formerly known as City Center Partnership, announces the expansion of its…
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Back to School Tip: Prepare Now for 529 Withdrawals
July 11, 2023
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As a firm believer in the many benefits of saving with a Future Scholar 529 plan, I commend families who consistently contribute to their accounts…
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Jerome Simiyon joins Garvin Design Group
July 11, 2023
Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group recently welcomed Clemson graduate Jerome Simiyon to the firm as a full-time hire. Hailing from Taruchirabballi, India, Jerome holds a professional…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Torre Stocker, Strategic Entrepreneur Empowerment
July 11, 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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SC Center for Fathers and Families announces new board member
July 11, 2023
The South Carolina Center for Fathers is pleased to announce that Nathan Price, a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual in Columbia, SC, has been appointed to its board of directors.…
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Fiber Industries establishes sustainability hub Darlington Green
July 11, 2023
South Carolina’s Sustainability Hub for the Textiles and Packaging Industry Anchored by Darling Fibers Fiber Industries, the largest domestic producer of high-quality polyester staple fiber, today announced the establishment of…
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Alex Whitten joins Daniel Whitten Inspections as Home Inspector
July 11, 2023
Alex Whitten has joined Daniel Whitten Inspections as a home inspector. Daniel Whitten Inspections offers full home and commercial inspections throughout the Upstate of South Carolina, plus additional inspection services…
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Col. Steve Vitali discusses SC7 with Maj. Gen. Tom Mullikin, PhD
July 11, 2023
A decorated U.S. Marine combat commander (wars in Iraq and Afghanistan) talks about hiking South Carolina from the mountains to the sea July 11, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series…
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Trinity Partners broker facilitates long-term leases with two top clients in Columbia
July 11, 2023
Director of Office Properties, Paul Hartley, SIOR recently facilitated over 27,000 square feet of long-term lease extensions for two of his top clients’ corporate offices. Both clients are housed in…
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Riggs Partners welcomes Roshanda Pratt as communications strategist
July 11, 2023
Riggs Partners, a marketing and communications consultancy headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces the addition of Roshanda Pratt as a communications strategist. In this role, Roshanda will develop communications and content…
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Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Awards latest recipient
July 11, 2023
The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announced the recipient of its Fall 2023 scholarship, Audrey Smallwood. This scholarship— in honor of the late Ted Rollins and his wife, Holly—is…
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Wenker growing South Carolina presence with US headquarters in Greenville County
July 11, 2023
Wenker, Inc., a leading automotive supplier, has announced plans to grow its South Carolina presence by establishing its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $3.1 million investment…
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Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to lead SC7 hike along Cayce riverfront this Thursday
July 11, 2023
SC7 leaders Tom Mullikin, Michelle McCollum, Sheriff Leon Lott, Chief Skip Holbrook, Chief Chris Cowan, Duke Energy representatives, and others to accompany Evette S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette will join…
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Takosushi opening second Columbia location in Forest Park Shopping Center
July 10, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented the landlord, Forest Park LLC, in the lease of ±2,400 square feet at Forest Park Shopping Center to…
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SC Empowerment Centre Hosts Youth Hygiene Supply Contest in July
July 10, 2023
The South Carolina Empowerment Centre is currently hosting a contest to help restock our Youth Hygiene Closet. Many children in Laurens County deal with food poverty as well as not…
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Camp WaBak celebrates 75 years
July 10, 2023Hundreds of Girl Scouts, adult members, and friends who love Camp WaBak came out to celebrate the resident camp’s 75th anniversary on Saturday, July 8. Camp WaBak is in Marietta,…
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There are two ways to celebrate National Hammock Day this year
July 10, 2023
National Hammock Day only comes around once a year, but South Carolina’s Hammock Coast is setting aside two days for celebrations. Every year, the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and…
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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina digital agency, adds new members
July 10, 2023
Strategic Hires Made Across the Agency’s Web, Accounts, and Marketing Teams Cyberwoven, an award-winning brand, digital marketing, and website design and development firm, is proud to welcome several new members…
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K9 handler and member of non-profit South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association Marion Tisdale appointed to board of Canine Search and Recovery
July 10, 2023Marion Tisdale, a K9 handler and officer with the South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), has been appointed to the board of international organization and non-profit Canine Search…
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Spartanburg governmental attorney Larry Flynn, with Pope Flynn, appointed to University of South Carolina’s Board of Visitors
July 10, 2023
Larry Flynn, an attorney with Pope Flynn, a South Carolina-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has been appointed to the University of South Carolina’s Board of…
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Acclaimed documentary gets Columbia screening to bring attention to reading disparities in SC
July 10, 2023
The ability for a child to read by the fourth grade is not disputed as a critical element for success in life. In South Carolina, however, reading scores for the…
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Nexton announces new neighborhood with homes by Ashton Woods
July 10, 2023Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced a new neighborhood of homes by Ashton Woods, located in the North Creek area of the master-planned community. Presales…
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New Chicks on the Block + Pledge to Go Plastic Free
July 10, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Challenges Community to a Plastic Free Summer Everyone Can Be Part of the Solution to Plastic Pollution Inspiring behavior changes, from watching wildlife in action to…
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When A Church Dies
July 6, 2023
By Tom Poland Some linger in woods. Some stand, for now, at the end or side of a dirt road. Some hide behind other buildings, and some haunt the…
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Kerry Powers of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
July 6, 2023
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that…
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SC Automobile Dealers induct Scott Rizer of Walterboro to lead 2023-2024 year
July 6, 2023
Scott Rizer of Cooper Chevrolet GMC, located in Walterboro, SC, has been elected President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA) for the 2023-2024 term. He was inducted on…
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