Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2023 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
May 2, 2023
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Emily Collins Brown, and Jeffrey D. Hopkins are honored…
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Elliott Davis announces move to the BullStreet District
May 2, 2023
The Columbia office of Elliott Davis, LLC will occupy the second floor of the BullStreet District’s WestLawn office building beginning this fall. More than 80 employees will move into approximately…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis joins coalition of state financial officers in slamming Biden’s penalty on responsible homebuyers
May 2, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced he and 33 other state financial officers have united to speak out against new federal policy that will make it more expensive for homebuyers…
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Benton battles back to win action-packed Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Murray
May 1, 2023
The night leading up to Championship Sunday at the Marathon Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray, Drew Benton was angry. He could hardly sleep. After claiming the Day 2 lead with back-to-back bags over…
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Film submissions start today for Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival
May 1, 2023
Have the next great film? The Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival wants to see it. Film submissions start Monday, May 1, 2023, via FilmFreeway or the…
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Blink Book Review: “It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs” by Mary Louise Kelly
April 28, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell The books I enjoy the most typically sit unfinished with one chapter to go. They deliciously hang out in my reading stack or on my…
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New NETFLIX series to feature Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigators
April 28, 2023
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MISSING: DEAD OR ALIVE, a new NETFLIX documentary series featuring the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) as the principle law enforcement agency, premieres Wednesday, May…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Bonnie Robinson of Irmo High School as Educator of the Month
April 28, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Irmo High School’s Bonnie Robinson as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for April. “Making sure the students…
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Columbia College Commencement
April 28, 2023
“I immediately felt at home at Columbia College because of the experience I had during orientation made possible by my orientation leader. I wanted to create this experience for other…
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South Carolina Super Lawyers 2023 recognizes 12 attorneys at Robinson Gray
April 28, 2023
Super Lawyers has again listed nine Robinson Gray attorneys on its annual recognition of excellence in South Carolina. And two of the nine – Betsy Gray and Bobby Stepp –…
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Keith Babcock recognized by S.C. Super Lawyers for the 16th time
April 28, 2023
The 2023 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers again includes Keith Babcock, who has now been honored by the annual guide of leading attorneys 16 times. He is a founding…
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Super Lawyers 2023 recognizes five attorneys with Richardson Thomas
April 28, 2023
Richardson Thomas, a firm that doesn’t shy away from taking on ground-breaking cases and big companies, again has won national honors. Five partners at the firm are honored in the…
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Two Morton & Gettys attorneys included in new edition of Super Lawyers
April 28, 2023
Morton & Gettys attorneys Bev Carroll and Nate Pierce are included in the just-released 2023 edition of “Super Lawyers,” a rating service of the country’s outstanding lawyers. Carroll, a certified…
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Four from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in new edition of “Super Lawyers”
April 28, 2023
The new edition of “Super Lawyers,” a national directory of the country’s top attorneys, includes four from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. They’re also listed in “South Carolina Super Lawyers,”…
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Four Callison Tighe & Robinson members again named to Super Lawyers list
April 28, 2023
Callison Tighe & Robinson once again has achieved national recognition, with four of its members earning honors in the just-released 2023 edition of Super Lawyers. They are listed in a…
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South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating public education
April 27, 2023
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its sixth annual gala on Friday, April 28, 2023, to celebrate this…
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SC Manufacturing Champions honored with the 2023 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
April 27, 2023The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded Max Metcalf, Manager of Government and Community Relations of BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, and Ross Turner, South Carolina State Senator of District…
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Automatic faucets
April 27, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Have been on the road a lot this week and have hit quite a few rest areas and quite a few truck stops… and quite a…
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CAE celebrates SC Aviation Week and receives proclamation from Governor McMaster, new terminal projects announced
April 27, 2023
As part of a statewide celebration of South Carolina Aviation Week this week (April 23 – April 29, 2023), hosted by the South Carolina Aviation Association, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) welcomed Governor…
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Town of Chapin and the American Legion Post 193 to host Memorial Day ceremony
April 27, 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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Art Blossoms blooms again over Mother’s Day Weekend
April 27, 2023
Annual exhibition fundraiser takes over the Columbia Museum of Art The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Art Blossoms, a beautifully botanical exhibition experience and museum fundraiser on…
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SCMA announces Board of Directors
April 27, 2023
Tommy Preston, Jr. to Lead South Carolina’s Premier Association for Manufacturing The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Tommy Preston, Jr., Global Vice President of Ethics of The Boeing…
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City of West Columbia awarded $10 million grant for water infrastructure upgrades
April 26, 2023
The City of West Columbia received a grant for $10 million from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Investment Program with the assistance of Senator Nikki Setzler and Representative Micah Caskey.…
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Star of HBO’s “Generation Kill” named IRONMAN
April 26, 2023
Marine Recon leader receives award earned only by a few good men By Alex Junes-Ward Rudy Reyes, star of FOX’s new hit television series SPECIAL FORCES: World’s Toughest Training, Britain’s…
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Renee Atkinson of Aynor High School named 2024 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
April 26, 2023State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year event that Renee Atkinson, an English teacher at Aynor High School from Horry County…
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Lake Carolina Elementary School Upper getting a new principal in July
April 26, 2023
This summer a familiar face will become principal at Lake Carolina Elementary School Upper Campus. At the recommendation of Richland School District Two interim superintendent Mrs. Nancy Gregory, the Richland…
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LRADAC names Wendy Hughes as the new President and Chief Executive Officer
April 26, 2023
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has named Wendy Hughes as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. As the agency’s current Chief…
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Pyramid Contracting names new Vice President, Director of Preconstruction
April 26, 2023
Pyramid Contracting welcomed William (Bill) Atkins as Vice President and Director of Preconstruction. Bill has over 25 years of professional experience in preconstruction and construction, working in several states across…
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The Joy Of Scholarships
April 26, 2023
By Tom Poland After high school I hoped to land a scholarship to play football. I played first unit on the junior varsity team and started three years on the…
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Lake Carolina Elementary School Upper getting a new principal in July
April 26, 2023
This summer a familiar face will become principal at Lake Carolina Elementary School Upper Campus. At the recommendation of Richland School District Two interim superintendent Mrs. Nancy Gregory, the Richland…
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Hood Construction announces new additions to Pre-Construction team
April 26, 2023
Hood Construction announced two new additions to its Pre-Construction team: Dwight Williams and Doug Long. Lead by Hood veteran of 26 years John Wallace – who has since been named…
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City of Columbia Solid Waste Division to offer expedited collection services during the months of May, June and July
April 26, 2023The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is offering expedited collection services for move out piles during the months of May, June and July. Residents can call the Solid…
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SCPRSA highlights public relations work and esteemed professionals at 2023 Mercury Awards Ceremony and Professional Development Conference
April 26, 2023
Professional state chapter celebrates public relations campaigns, tactics and practitioners in South Carolina The South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA), the state’s largest professional association…
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Trinity Partners facilitates sale of prime HWY 378 site in Lexington, SC
April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023, Bruce Harper, SIOR, Managing Partner and Robbie Cook, Brokerage Associate of Trinity Partners, represented a South Carolina based automotive owner/operator in its purchase of a prime parcel…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation presents the tenth annual Midlands Gives Day on May 2
April 26, 2023
Following another record-breaking year in 2022 with $3.73 million raised, Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes more than 570 local nonprofits to its tenth annual Midlands Gives Day. The 18-hour online…
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Attorney Tim Mercer becomes a partner with Bluestein Attorneys
April 26, 2023
Attorney Tim Mercer has been named a partner with Bluestein Attorneys. Mercer focuses his practice entirely upon the area of Veterans’ Disability. “Since joining us, Tim has done a tremendous…
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Senior Resources to host a 50/50 Split Raffle Fundraiser
April 26, 2023
Senior Resources is a local non-profit agency that provides coordinated services to senior citizens to promote and empower healthy, independent living through the support of staff and volunteers. There has…
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Veteran Andrew E. Thibault joins Bluestein Attorneys
April 26, 2023
Attorney Andrew E. Thibault has joined Bluestein Attorneys. His practice will focus entirely on Veterans’ Disability. Thibault, who is from Vermont, will join attorney Tim Mercer in the firm’s Albany,…
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Columbia SC 63, USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research, and Columbia Museum of Art announce partnership
April 26, 2023
Our Story Matters Gallery set to open August 2023 The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), the USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research (CRC), and Columbia SC 63: Our…
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Trinity Partners facilitates sale of Devine Street office building
April 26, 2023
April 25, 2023, Bruce Harper, SIOR and Nick Stomski, SIOR, both Partners of the Trinity Partners’ Columbia office, teamed up to sell 2717 Devine Street. The ±6,400 square foot office…
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Celebration of S.C.’s expanding environmental awareness
April 25, 2023
Governor McMaster, others praise the Palmetto State, but say “we have work to do” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan, S.C. Senator Thomas Alexander,…
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Putting Your Cash to Work
April 25, 2023
By Charles B. Flowers, CFA The creation of a cash management plan is the best way to optimize your cash. A successful cash management plan incorporates cash needs, time frames,…
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Savannah Scott named Rookie of the Year
April 25, 2023
Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Savannah Scott, public relations and social media coordinator, has been named the…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2023
April 25, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023. “While the current interest rate environment continues…
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Stormwater announces inaugural year-long BIPOC Residency Program
April 25, 2023
Columbia painter Malik Greene will serve as program’s first artist-in-residence Stormwater, a newly launched nonprofit organization that supports the thriving working artist community in Columbia’s Vista district, announces that local…
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Moody’s upgrades revenue rating for County’s Water and Sewer System
April 25, 2023
One of the nation’s premier credit rating bureaus has upgraded Richland County’s revenue rating status for its water and sewer utility, signaling confidence in the County’s sound financial practices and policies.…
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Midlands executive receives Distinguished Humanitarian Award
April 24, 2023
Carol Yarborough, M.Ed, MSW, LISW-CP, executive director of the Dickerson Child Advocacy Center (DCAC) received the Distinguished Humanitarian Award from the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN) during its annual…
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The SCPCSD approves four innovative charter schools to bridge the achievement gap and put all kids first
April 24, 2023The South Carolina Public Charter School District (SCPCSD) Board of Trustees approved four new charter schools today, providing students and families with additional educational options. The approved schools are Movement…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
April 24, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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First Community Bank honors Leadership Institute graduates
April 24, 2023
First Community Bank recently recognized the 2023 graduates of its Leadership Institute with a ceremony at the Columbia International University School of Business. An 18 to 24-month, intensive training program…
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