Mike Brown contemporary artist in residence Dogon Krigga
July 19, 2023
Mike Brown Contemporary in partnership with One Columbia SC, is pleased to announce Dogon Krigga will serve as the first MBC Emerging Artist In Residence. With generous support from One Columbia…
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Rotary Club of Spartanburg elects Coby Cartrette Hennecy as 107th President
July 19, 2023
The Rotary Club of Spartanburg inducted its new officers on Tuesday, July 11 at the Piedmont Club. The roster included: Coby Cartrette Hennecy (President), Louis J. Smith (President-Elect), Lindsay G.…
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Nelson Lindsay bolsters Parker Poe Consulting’s site selection & economic development services
July 19, 2023
Parker Poe Consulting LLC is pleased to announce Nelson Lindsay is joining the firm’s site selection and economic development services division. Nelson brings nearly three decades of expertise in economic…
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The Comet’s Crystal Willis Receives Certification in Transit Management
July 19, 2023
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces that Crystal Willis, Financial Accountant for the organization, has successfully completed the Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development Transit Paratransit…
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Therapalooza: “The Greatest Show in the Southeast” set for Sept. 22
July 19, 2023
Prepare for an unforgettable evening under the big top benefiting The Therapy Place Come one, come all to Therapalooza: “The Greatest Show in the Southeast,” benefiting The Therapy Place, a…
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Mirci receives $170,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands to support behavioral health and supportive housing programs
July 19, 2023
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (Mirci) is pleased to share that it will receive $170,000 from United Way of the Midlands to provide behavioral health services and housing in…
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Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette discusses SC7 2023
July 19, 2023
South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette talks from the trail July 19, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of short videos running throughout the month of July, South Carolina leaders…
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The Day The Sky Fell
July 19, 2023
By Tom Poland A beautiful blue-sky afternoon it was. As I walked back from my mailbox a freshly killed squirrel with half its head missing fell right in front…
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Colliers Report: Positive absorption returned to Columbia
July 19, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Columbia Office Market Highlights Vacancy dropped to 15.3% this quarter due to tenant demand for better-quality spaces. Better quality typically means…
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Colliers brokers new lease at 2744 Millwood Avenue in Columbia
July 19, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the tenants, Maxine Deutschendorf Counseling Corp. and Todd Counseling, LLC, and Ryan McCue, ALC represented the owner, 2744 Millwood LLC, in the…
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Colliers brings 9007 Two Notch Road to full occupancy
July 19, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard and John Gressette represented the landlord, Lands Inn Inc. in the 2,400-square-foot lease to Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry at 9007 Two Notch Road, bringing…
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City Council Highlights | July 18, 2023
July 19, 2023During the presentation portion of the City Council meeting, a proclamation was presented for National Parks and Recreation Month. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department wants to recognize several events…
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The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 8th annual Park(ing) Day!
July 19, 2023PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
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Riggs Partners announces new practice area
July 19, 2023
Riggs Partners, a marketing and communications consultancy headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces the formation of a new practice area within the firm called For Goodness Sakes. It will specialize in…
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Mungo Homes expanding corporate headquarters in Richland County
July 19, 2023
$10 million investment will create 40 new jobs Mungo Homes, a homebuilder with communities throughout the Southeast, is expanding its corporate headquarters in Richland County. The $10 million investment will…
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USDA launches pilot program to help people in rural South Carolina repair homes damaged by severe weather and future natural disasters
July 18, 2023
Department Expands Home Repair Loan and Grant Eligibility for People in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas USDA Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover announced that the Department is…
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Retailers must notify the SCDOR by August 14, 2023 if you sell tobacco products
July 18, 2023
What you need to know: All retailers are required to notify the SCDOR if they sell tobacco products by August 14, 2023. More information can be found in the ST-608,…
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Denmark Technical College welcomes James Hill Jr. as athletic director and head women’s basketball coach
July 18, 2023
Former Virginia State University women’s head basketball coach, James Hill Jr., has been selected as the next athletic director and head women’s basketball coach at Denmark Technical College. Hill spent 16…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $10.8M sale of Westwood Plaza
July 18, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield announced the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Westwood Plaza, a 83,354-square-foot community shopping center located in Greenwood, South Carolina. The final sale…
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Colliers leases ±3,300-square-foot retail building to TEMPLE in River District area of West Columbia
July 18, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the landlord in the lease of a ±3,300-square-foot building at 536 Meeting Street in West Columbia to Connor Walpole of TEMPLE fitness…
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Black Belt Hall of Famer honored by SC7
July 18, 2023
Martial arts tournament champion receives expedition leadership award By Chris Carter Bruce Brutschy, noted self-defense and fitness instructor and a member of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame, was…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as C.H. Robinson 2023 Carrier of the Year Award winner
July 17, 2023
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized by C.H. Robinson as a winner of its 2023 Carrier of the Year Awards. C.H.…
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The American Red Cross reminds community to stay safe during extreme heat
July 17, 2023Learn how to treat heat-related illness like heat exhaustion This week, much of South Carolina will experience dangerously high temperatures. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any…
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Robinson Room to host “Gatsby Gala” grand opening celebration on August 10
July 17, 2023
Robinson Room, an upscale cocktail, tapas, and dessert bar, is excited to announce their official grand opening event, Gatsby Gala, on Thursday, August 10th, at 7p.m. Previously tucked away beneath…
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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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