LRADAC’s Prevention Department presents Youth Leadership Summit in Lexington Feb 6-7
February 1, 2023LRADAC’s prevention department and the Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC)—will present a Youth Leadership Summit Feb. 6-7 for all middle and high school students active in LOCC clubs in Lexington…
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David May named president of Cyberwoven
February 1, 2023Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based brand, web, and marketing firm located in Downtown Columbia, is excited to announce David May as President. Reporting to Ben Rex, Cyberwoven’s CEO, and founder, May…
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Colliers Report: Stringent lending requirements slowed hotel investment activity
February 1, 2023Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights The capital market slowdown in the latter half of 2022 continues to negatively influence the hotel…
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Resource Financial expands North Carolina service with new mortgage bankers
February 1, 2023Resource Financial Services announced the addition of nine new mortgage loan originators to its staff. These experienced mortgage bankers are each licensed in several Southeastern states and will be based…
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Salvation Army recognizes SC7 and Mullikin Law
February 1, 2023Community Outreach Award presented for 2022 Kettle Campaign service By Alex Junes-Ward THE SALVATION ARMY OF THE MIDLANDS presented Dr. Tom Mullikin, the South Carolina 7 (SC7) expedition, and the…
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South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 College Scholarships
February 1, 2023The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships…
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Midlands Technical College and Clemson University sign new architecture agreement
February 1, 2023The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that each year there are 9,100 openings for architects across the country. For South Carolina, data analysts expect job growth rate to…
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Two thought-provoking questions by Governor McMaster
January 31, 2023By Alan Cooper Publisher [I spoke about this topic on the South Carolina Business Review on Monday, January 30 – listen here] During the State of the State address, Governor…
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Trinity Partners facilitates lease of 1718 Two Notch Rd. as dual agency
January 31, 2023Macon Lovelace, SIOR and Bruce Greenberg assisted longtime client Iron Sport Properties secure a long-term lease to national credit tenant RoadSafe Traffic Systems, who was represented by Jake Nidiffer. RoadSafe…
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Enjoy Black History Month programs at the CMA
January 31, 2023A mix of talks, films, and music celebrating Black artists The Columbia Museum of Art is offering a slate of programming celebrating Black History Month this February, including art talks,…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC celebrates donation milestone in South Carolina
January 31, 2023We Are Sharing Hope SC, the state’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, honors more donor legacies than ever before. Last year, 894 South Carolina families made the selfless decision…
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NAI Columbia’s Development Team Brokers the Sale of ±57.37 Acres in Lexington County, South Carolina
January 31, 2023NAI Columbia’s Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers successfully brokered the sale of three land parcels last month in the Red Bank region of Lexington, South Carolina. The parcels are…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces new Senior Director of Grantmaking and Strategy
January 31, 2023The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) has announced the promotion of Meredith Mathews to Senior Director of Grantmaking and Strategy. In her new role, Meredith will lead…
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The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group named to Forbes Magazine’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
January 30, 2023Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced that The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group based in Columbia, SC has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2023 list of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.…
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Peace Center economic impact estimated at $1.1 billion statewide
January 30, 2023An economic impact study conducted by the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business reveals that the Peace Center in Greenville has had an astounding economic impact of just…
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Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center set to open March 2, 2023 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
January 30, 2023Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a world-class recreational and educational attraction in Columbia, S.C., will open the much anticipated Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center on…
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Life, Dogs, Work, Adventure: Love the Process
January 30, 2023By Sarah Hey “I’m not sure what that is,” I called back to my flanker as we stumbled through the woods around midnight. “Maybe a log? A pile of…
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SwordFest returns to the Relic Room Feb. 11
January 30, 2023Just when you thought it was safe to go out without your sword and shield, SwordFest is back, yet again, at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.…
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Where Do You Want To Be Five Years From Today?
January 30, 2023by Ann J. Beckwith, CFP® In goal setting, it’s important to step back and look at where we wish to be and how we spend our time today in the…
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Rhiannon Poore, CEO of Forge Search, elected to United Way of Greenville County Board of Directors
January 30, 2023Rhiannon Poore, CEO and founder of Forge Search, a Greenville-based professional recruiting firm focused on recruiting for accounting & finance, marketing & sales, and HR and operations, has been elected…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Warren Wise of Kelly Mill Middle School as Educator of the Month
January 28, 2023South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Richland County School District Two’s Warren Wise of Kelly Mill Middle School in Blythewood as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s…
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Sheriff Lott issues statement about death of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee
January 28, 2023By W. Thomas Smith Jr. RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF LEON LOTT HAS ISSUED A STATEMENT in response to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of five police officers…
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Great Southern Homes announces two important new hires
January 27, 2023Great Southern Homes announced two new important additions to their executive staff. Greg Howell, Midlands Division Manager Greg Howell has joined Great Southern Homes as the Midlands Division Manager. In…
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2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
January 26, 2023Today, three chefs were appointed South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2023. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette made the announcement on behalf of Gov. Henry McMaster, along with Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh…
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See what the Tet Offensive was like for South Carolinians, 55 years ago
January 26, 2023These next few days on the calendar are fateful ones for anyone who contemplates the history of America’s involvement in Southeast Asia. At the end of January, 55 years ago,…
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Prisma Health announces Matt Elsey as new CFO
January 26, 2023Matt Elsey, CPA, has been appointed to Prisma Health’s corporate leadership team as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Elsey, a native of Michigan, brings more than 25 years…
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Colliers brokers lease in Columbia’s premier Devine Street corridor
January 26, 2023Colliers | South Carolina’s brokerage associates Mary Winter Teaster represented the tenant, Dr. Mariangela Rivera/The Ratio by Body Math, and Tommy Tapp represented the owner, the Wells family, in the…
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Columbia SC’s culinary scene recognized in three James Beard Award semifinalist categories
January 26, 2023Three Columbia culinary powerhouses, including a restaurant group, restaurant and chef, have been named 2023 James Beard Awards® semifinalists. The three have been nominated in different award categories: Outstanding Restaurateur:…
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2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 26, 2023Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior years,…
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The person next door
January 26, 2023By Jeff Becraft As I have probably mentioned before, my Dad now has to live at a skilled nursing facility that gives more acute care. It is in a…
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MGC Long Run returns to Columbia on February 4
January 25, 2023The MGC Long Run returns to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, February 4 for its eighth year. Net proceeds will benefit the USO South Carolina, an organization whose mission is…
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New Online Course & Community brings digital content success skills to more professionals and teams
January 25, 2023Digital content success coaching firm Words First recently launched a one-of-a-kind course and community membership to help teams and professionals learn more human, intentional, and effective content practices for their…
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41 Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
January 25, 2023Forty-one leaders from across the Midlands will have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through…
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District 56 Recruitment Fair
January 25, 2023Laurens County School District 56 is hosting a Recruitment Fair on Saturday, January 28th from 9-11 am at Clinton Middle School (800 N. Adair Street, Clinton). The district is hiring…
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Southern First reports results for fourth quarter 2022
January 24, 2023Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022. “Southern First continues…
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Community Association Management Services promotes Taylor Hayes to Vice President of Columbia, S.C. Region
January 24, 2023COLUMBIA, S.C. – Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor Hayes, CMCA®, AMS®, to regional…
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Community Association Management Services promotes Jeanmare Holjencin to Vice President of Charleston, S.C. Region
January 24, 2023CHARLESTON, S.C. – Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeanmare Holjencin, CMCA®, to regional vice…
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McCrory Construction delivering state-of-the-art gelcoat and structural adhesives manufacturing project for Scott Bader, Inc.
January 24, 2023McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that it has begun construction on a production facility for Scott Bader in Mocksville, NC. Founded in England more than a century…
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Harbison Crumbl Cookies opens January 27
January 24, 2023Columbia is about to get a whole lot sweeter on Friday, January 27, when locally owned and operated Harbison Crumbl Cookies, located at 150 C Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29072,…
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Columbia Chamber Leadership Columbia program seeking applications
January 24, 2023Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 Applications Now Open Applications are now open for the Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, for the Class of 2024. Approximately 60 applicants will be…
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Garvin Design Group breaks ground on Hope Lutheran Church expansion project
January 24, 2023Columbia architecture and interior design firm Garvin Design Group joined Hope Lutheran Church to break ground on an expansion and renovation project on Sunday, January 22. In a special groundbreaking…
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Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) expands again
January 24, 2023CBE President and Owner, John Eckstrom with Mark Myers from Sharp Electronics and Representative Jay Kilmartin On Monday, January 23, Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) hosted a ribbon cutting for the…
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Colliers brokers lease at 2744 Millwood Avenue in Columbia
January 23, 2023Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the tenant, Dr. Meghan Davidson / Soulshine Pelvic Health and Wellness, and Ryan McCue, ALC represented the owner, 2744 Millwood LLC, in…
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Income Tax season opens today
January 23, 2023The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns today, January 23, 2023. The filing deadline for both state and federal returns is Tuesday,…
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Prisma Health develops program to help pair Black mothers with doulas with support of the TD Charitable Foundation
January 23, 2023With support of the TD Charitable Foundation, Prisma Health is developing a program to improve maternal and birth outcomes for Black mothers by pairing them with doulas for support through…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces promotion of Jordan Dominick to Director of Administration
January 23, 2023South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has promoted Jordan Dominick to serve as the agency’s Director of Administration. Dominick joined the State Treasurer’s Office in 2015. During his tenure, he has…
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Midlands Literacy Council wins $4,500 grant from national group
January 23, 2023Turning Pages SC, a literacy council serving adults in Richland and Lexington Counties, has won a $4,500 unrestricted grant from a New York based foundation. This past fall, under new…
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Outnumbered 20-to1: A Vietnam War Biography by Col. William P. Collier Jr.
January 23, 2023BOOK REVIEW by W. Thomas Smith Jr. THERE ARE MEN WHO ARE SAID TO BE GREAT, though most of those “said to be great” are only penultimately exceptional. Then there…
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Mullikin Law to again host Carolina Cup first weekend in April
January 21, 2023– Pictured (L-R) are S.C. Governor Henry McMaster and Dr. Tom Mullikin during the Mullikin Law Carolina Cup 2022. Revival after the Races featuring Dove Awards Male Vocalist of the…
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LRADAC announces Shannon Boone as new Human Resources Director
January 21, 2023LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Shannon Boone has been hired as the agency’s new Human Resources Director. In her new…
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