Colliers brokers the sale of a 20-acre land tract with Lake Murray access
July 27, 2023
Ryan McCue, ALC of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of a 20-acre parcel in Prosperity, SC, with community access to Lake Murray. Colliers represented the seller, Edgewater Shores…
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Trustus Theatre presents Down in the Holler by Val Dunn winner of the 2020 Trustus Playwright’s Festival
July 27, 2023
Trustus Theatre, the home for relevant, innovative, and inclusive theatrical works in Columbia, South Carolina, is excited to present Down in the Holler as the finale to their 38th Season.…
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Robert Ariail’s “Lowcountry” panel wins national award for best cartoon
July 27, 2023
Cartoonist Robert Ariail has been honored with a national award for best cartoon by the Association of Alternative News Media (AAN). Ariail’s “Lowcountry” panel stood out among the competition, impressing…
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More students to receive free meals this school year
July 27, 2023
Students at 25 schools and centers in Richland School District Two will eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2023-2024 school year and families will not have to fill…
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Teamwork
July 27, 2023
By Jeff Becraft I’m up at my dad’s right now. And part of the reason is that we need to have some really huge trees taken down. We’re talking…
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Back to school survey: 44% of teens “likely” to use AI to do their schoolwork for them this school year
July 27, 2023
Research by Junior Achievement Shows 60% of Teens Consider the Use of AI to Do Their Schoolwork for Them as “Cheating” A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement…
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The Leon Levine Foundation awards $45,000 grant to Senior Resources to provide nutritional support and resources to vulnerable seniors
July 27, 2023
Senior Resources announces that The Leon Levine Foundation has awarded $45,000 in grant funding to provide nutritional support and resources that will enable seniors to age with dignity and remain…
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Restaurants key sector for Cason Development Group
July 27, 2023
When Masa Mexican Street Food opens this fall as part of the 5th & Sloan Development on Rosewood Drive, it will be the fifth restaurant redevelopment project in Columbia by…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond to offer free notary public seminars across South Carolina
July 27, 2023
This fall, Secretary of State Mark Hammond will be offering seven free regional notary public seminars for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. These seminars will…
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Mayors meet mid-bridge over the Cooper River in SC7 destination event
July 27, 2023
Linked by the 2.5-mile Ravenel Bridge spanning the South Carolina Lowcountry’s historic Cooper River is the City of Charleston and the Town of Mount Pleasant from which their respective mayors…
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USC Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Labs celebrate 10K visitors
July 27, 2023
The USC Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Lab Network has reached a significant milestone. To date, the eight established iCarolina Learning Labs have served over 10,000 visitors across South Carolina. The…
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Addison Homes receives Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Green Building Bridge Award
July 27, 2023
Addison Homes, a local home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, ultra energy efficiency, and the use of…
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Five ways to spend unused 529 plan funds
July 26, 2023
Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education for a child. Imagine that you have been saving for your child’s college education since she was a…
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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency publishes new insights piece: Hi Ed Marketing: Navigating a Changing Landscape
July 26, 2023
Cyberwoven, a leading brand, web, and marketing agency located in the heart of South Carolina, sat down with the firm’s Director of Strategy, Dan Hoover, to discuss the evolving higher…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow named as legal ‘Phenom’ by S.C. Lawyers Weekly
July 26, 2023
La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate attorney with Robinson Gray law firm, has been recognized as a member of the 2023 class of Lawyers Weekly Media Icons and Phenoms. She is being…
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SC Teachers Visit SC Ports Wando Welch Terminal
July 26, 2023
Strategic Development Group was proud to sponsor a trip for South Caroline educators to the South Carolina Ports Authority on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The trip was hosted by the…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2023
July 26, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023. “I am proud of our…
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Southern First Reports Results for Second Quarter 2023
July 26, 2023
Greenville, South Carolina, July 25, 2023 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June…
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Caring citizen delivers stuffed animals to Richland County Sheriff’s Department
July 25, 2023Toys will be presented to children by RCSD deputies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was the recipient of more than 30 stuffed animals, a…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Columbia
July 25, 2023
Jump-Start Back-to-School event offers school supplies, backpacks, and more Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its second Jump-Start Back-to-School event of the summer, featuring back-to-school information, children’s activities,…
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Newberry College to partner with new YMCA childcare center
July 25, 2023
Affordable, high-quality childcare centers are in high demand in South Carolina. With the Newberry YMCA planning to build a new center in the next year, Newberry College teacher education students…
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Recruiting Solutions relocates Florence office
July 25, 2023
Recruiting Solutions, a leading recruitment firm and staffing agency, announced the relocation of its Florence office to 217 Dozier Blvd, Suite 202, Florence, SC. The recently completed space marks Recruiting…
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GSSM receives $10,000 grant from Trane Technologies to provide scholarships for summer programs
July 25, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation announced it has received a $10,000 grant from Trane Technologies. This gift will support scholarships for students across the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Roshanda Pratt, REP Network and Host of The Rosho Live
July 25, 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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Kara Tiffany joins the Woodruff at Five Forks office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
July 24, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kara Tiffany has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Kara has dedicated thirty years of…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for reelection in November 2023
July 24, 2023
First female mayor seeks next term in office Cayce Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election to the office of Mayor in the upcoming November 7, 2023 election.…
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Chase Green joins the Midtown Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
July 24, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Chase Green has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Chase, a proud South Carolinian and founder of the…
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Jill Smith + Associates Counseling celebrates the grand opening of its expanded downtown Columbia office
July 24, 2023
Jill Smith + Associates Counseling — the premier counseling practice in the greater Columbia, S.C. region — proudly announces the official grand opening of its new and expanded office located…
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Charles R. Drew Wellness Center is named the Best Community Center
July 24, 2023
Congratulations to the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center for being voted the Best Community Center for the 2023 Best of Columbia contest. Charles R. Drew Wellness center offers several amenities…
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South Carolina ETV completes interactive collection exploring the Reconstruction era in American history
July 24, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is pleased to announce the completion of its interactive and immersive educational website Reconstruction 360. Work on Reconstruction 360 began in 2019 to complement the PBS…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio nominated for five South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association STAR Awards
July 24, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce its nomination for five prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. Winners of the…
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Marketing Minute Video: Six Ways PR is Innovating in a Changing Landscape
July 24, 2023
Marketing Minute Amanda Loveday, NP Strategy This insightful Marketing Minute explores the transformative impact of the pandemic on the public relations industry, highlighting six innovative ways PR professionals are…
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Grant from The Leon Levine Foundation helps New Morning expand vital reproductive healthcare
July 24, 2023
New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization, announced it has received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) to support its program that provides free and low-cost birth…
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Success of South Carolina Seven 2023 far exceeding all expectations
July 24, 2023
With nine days remaining, the SC7 Expedition is setting a measurable record far beyond previous years’ indeterminate numbers CHARLESTON, S.C. – SC7 officials say this year’s trek from the mountains…
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The Sheriff and his oak tree
July 24, 2023Commanding oak stands as a tangible testament to Sheriff Leon Lott’s 26 years in office so far By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the Spring of 1997, Richland County Sheriff…
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Lakelands Young Republicans Unite District 55 Community for an Informative School Board Forum
July 22, 2023
The Lakelands Young Republicans are excited to announce a significant initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement and informed decision-making within the Laurens District 55 community. We take immense pride in…
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Dr. Susan L. Johnson discusses SC7 2023
July 21, 2023
MUSC’s Director of Health Promotion and Assistant Professor of Graduate Studies in the College of Health Professions talks from the trail July 19, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of…
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Carolina Handling hosting patriotic forklift auction for charity
July 20, 2023
On National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Carolina Handling will launch an online auction to raise funds for two veteran organizations, Folds of Honor and Upstate Warrior Solution,…
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Former teacher to serve as Original Six Foundation’s first program coordinator
July 20, 2023
The Original Six (O6) Foundation, a nonprofit that provides afterschool and literacy programs for vulnerable students in rural and underserved areas of South Carolina, has named Cameron Gentry program coordinator.…
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Older doesn’t mean we have to be more stupid
July 20, 2023
By Jeff Becraft “Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we have to be more stupid.” This was a statement made to me by a friend when I had asked…
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Blink Book Review #7 – Travel Books
July 20, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve long been a collector of travel guides. There’s a stack on my bookshelf of books about Spain, Mexico, Italy, Thailand, France, England, Scotland, Israel…
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Weston, Inc.’s 6011 Shakespeare Road leased to Lanter Delivery Systems
July 20, 2023
Weston, Inc. announces that Lanter Delivery Systems has leased a ±29,230-square-foot cross-dock building located at 6011 Shakespeare Road in Columbia. Lanter Delivery Systems arranges transportation and courier services to the…
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Oconee Federal to merge with Mutual Savings Bank
July 20, 2023
SENECA, SC. & HARTSVILLE, SC – Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: OFED) (“the Company”), the holding company for Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association, and the majority-owned subsidiary of Oconee…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $300 thousand in Federal Transit Administration funding for rural transit project
July 20, 2023Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced South Carolina will receive $342,000 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Areas of Persistent Poverty Program funding for the TriCounty Link. Currently, the TriCounty Link…
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Artist Minute – Jessica Fichter, Trustus Theatre
July 19, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of…
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CONNEX South Carolina now available for SC manufacturers
July 19, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster, alongside leadership from South Carolina’s business community, announced the launch of CONNEX South Carolina, a free online platform that provides one-stop access to manufacturers in the state…
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Colliers Report: Unprecedented wave of new construction about to crest
July 19, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights 8.9 million square feet delivered statewide this quarter and another 10 million square feet will deliver…
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Richland County groups can apply for grants worth more than $2 million
July 19, 2023
Funding available for community-based programs, services Organizations in Richland County that offer community-based programs and services have until Monday, July 31 to apply for a share of more than $2…
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The City of Columbia becomes the first city/county in South Carolina to receive LEED Certification
July 19, 2023
The City of Columbia Public Works Department announced at last night’s City Council meeting that the City of Columbia has achieved LEED Gold certification. The City of Columbia is part…
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Richland County groups can apply for Grants worth more than $2 million
July 19, 2023
Funding available for community-based programs, services Organizations in Richland County that offer community-based programs and services have until Monday, July 31 to apply for a share of more than $2…
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