It’s time for The All Night Strut! at Town Theatre
March 6, 2023
‘We’ll be seeing you…’ at Town Theatre as we take a delightful trip through the music, movement and memories of the 1930s and ‘40s. The All Night Strut is a…
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Spectrum announces $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for Children’s Trust of South Carolina
March 6, 2023
Spectrum announced Children’s Trust of South Carolina has received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for their online resource hub, scParents.org. The grant is part of the broadband connectivity provider’s…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Anibal Braga, Dunlop Sports
March 5, 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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Genova Karate hosts women’s self-defense seminar
March 5, 2023Sheriff Leon Lott attends as special guest speaker By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Legendary Midlands-area karate instructor and nationally acclaimed tournament fighter Mike Genova hosted an hour-long women’s self-defense seminar…
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Lexington County deputy receives Order of the Palmetto for more than 50 years of service
March 5, 2023
Col. Mel Seboe, who has served the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for more than 50 years, has received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster. Seboe started the…
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Scout Motors plans to establish manufacturing operations in Richland County
March 4, 2023
Record-setting $2 billion investment has the potential to create 4,000 or more permanent jobs The Richland County Economic Development Office announced that Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout”), makers of the next-generation…
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Allison Sullivan named to SC Lawyers Weekly’s Personal Injury Law Power List
March 2, 2023
Allison Sullivan, a partner with Bluestein Attorneys, has been named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Personal Injury Law Power List, which has been published in the magazine’s February edition. The…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden opens the new Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center
March 2, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a world-class recreational and educational attraction in Columbia, S.C, officially opened its new state-of-the-art Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center at…
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All Good Books opens in Five Points
March 2, 2023
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Council members, Economic Development staff, All Good Books owners and staff hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for All Good Books on March 2…
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SC Housing, USC Moore School release first phase of Palmetto State Housing Study report
March 2, 2023
Study shows population growth, depressed housing supply driving affordability gap in the state The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) and the University of South Carolina’s…
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Ann Holtschlag honored with the CMA’s Craft Leadership Award
March 2, 2023
The Columbia Museum of Art is proud to have presented the 2022 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Ann Holtschlag. A committed volunteer and community advocate, Holtschlag epitomizes the values…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects new officers
March 2, 2023
The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) recently announced the election of officers for 2023. Sarah Windham, Partner with FORVIS, was elected Chair; Fred West, Vice President with Amick Farms was elected…
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Standing on a solid foundation
March 2, 2023
By Jeff Becraft A friend of mine named Lennox recently lost his wife to alzheimer’s. I have only met Lennox twice in person. We are part of a Monday night…
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CAE one of two SC airports awarded millions from FAA’s ATP Fund
March 2, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been awarded $5 million after its application was selected as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. CAE was one of 99 airports (of…
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South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles hosts book drive to support Original Six Foundation “My First Library” campaign
March 2, 2023
This event gives new meaning to the phrase book drive. When South Carolina residents visit the SC Department of Motor Vehicles for their driving or vehicle transaction needs between now…
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Wingard’s Market Wildlife Specialist, Zach Steinhauser, announces new business: The Carolina Safari Company
March 1, 2023
Wingard’s Market Wildlife Specialist Zach Steinhauser announces the opening of his new business, The Carolina Safari Company (CSC), where he will lead guided tours of the unique southeastern landscapes and…
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2023 Midlands Heart Ball rallies to advance health equity
March 1, 2023
American Heart Association celebration recognizes importance of local supporters and volunteers The 2023 Midlands Heart Ball will be held Friday, March 3 at the Pastides Alumni Center. The annual gala…
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SMITH | ROBINSON welcomes new member, Tina Cundari
March 1, 2023
SMITH | ROBINSON announced Tina Cundari has joined the firm as a member. Cundari has nearly twenty years of experience in litigation and will focus her practice on commercial litigation,…
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Fifth annual Cottontown Art Crawl returns March 11
March 1, 2023
CARTER REALTORS supports the fifth annual Cottontown Art Crawl as a Gold Level sponsor. The event will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm…
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High Spirits Hospitality to open The 405 in downtown Greenville
March 1, 2023
The Upstate’s leading event and hospitality company, High Spirits Hospitality, is expanding its brand with The 405, an 11,500-square-foot indoor venue with an attached 3,000-square-foot covered patio along the banks…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Honors Palmetto ABLE Ambassadors as part of SC Disability Advocacy Day observance
March 1, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off SC Disability Advocacy Day with a reception honoring 22 disability organization partners for their support of the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. Administered by the State Treasurer,…
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Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO
March 1, 2023
Over 600 leaders from across South Carolina will convene to tackle critical issues and hear from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s CEO. Together SC, the state’s “chamber of commerce” for…
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Disability Rights South Carolina and the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health release new Olmstead Report and Recommendations
March 1, 2023
Disability Rights South Carolina (DRSC), the designated Protection and Advocacy System for South Carolina serving people with disabilities, in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health…
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Devotion At An Abandoned Home Place
February 28, 2023
By Tom Poland No matter how long, no matter how often you travel a road, it’ll surprise you. I’ve driven Highway 378 into Georgia for not quite fifty years.…
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RSi names Derek Shaw Chief Operating Officer, Dustin Spencer Chief Sales Officer
February 28, 2023
COLUMBIA, SC – RSi, a “Best in KLAS” provider of revenue cycle services for the hospital and large physician practice market, recently announced two changes within its executive leadership. Derek…
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South Carolina golf named best in the country – top five in the world – according to new international accolade
February 28, 2023
The International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO) has named South Carolina among the top five golf destinations in the world for 2023. The Palmetto State is the only US…
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Domtar announces sale of Dryden Mill
February 28, 2023FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation, a part of the Paper Excellence Group, and First Quality Enterprises, Inc. announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell Domtar’s Dryden…
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Practice over Perfect
February 28, 2023
By Reba Campbell “Practice makes perfect.” Surely a mantra we all heard as children…whether it was in sports, spelling, music or math. This was a standard line repeated by grown-ups…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC names Ericka Wooten Director of Culture and Values in new role
February 28, 2023
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) announced Ericka Wooten has been selected to serve in a new role as the Director of Culture and Values. In this…
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Boku Kitchen and Saloon celebrates spring with new Cherry Blossom Month in March
February 28, 2023
A bloom-inspired cocktail and dessert menu and three special events accompany the springtime pop-up To celebrate spring and all that blossoms, Boku Kitchen and Saloon is hosting a cherry blossom…
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A Guide to Bunching Charitable Contributions
February 27, 2023
by Stephen E. Maggard, CFP® Giving generously to charity is often a topic near and dear to our clients’ hearts; close behind on the priority list is limiting the amount…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new marketing coordinator
February 27, 2023
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcomed Stefanie Hauser as its marketing coordinator. Hauser brings a portfolio of graphic design, business management and entrepreneurial expertise to Quackenbush. A 1999 graduate…
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Relic Room again celebrates South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution
February 27, 2023
For eight long years, the young United States – which at the start of the conflict wasn’t even formed yet, and had no army, navy, or national government – was…
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Drew Stevens named ‘Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni’
February 27, 2023
Drew Stevens was just selected as the 2023 ‘Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni Award’ recipient. He’s a Certified Financial Planner with Northwestern Mutual and a partner in the G3 Wealth…
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Columbia Chamber announces honorees for 2023 Columbia Impact Awards
February 27, 2023
Ten Recognized for Outstanding Achievements During 9th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2023 Columbia Impact Awards, presented by…
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Governmental law attorney Ginny Bozeman joins Pope Flynn
February 27, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters, where she will be providing local governments advice and counsel while…
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State honors three leaders, one organization as largest life sciences conference ever convenes in Charleston
February 27, 2023
Attendees salute USC’s Dean of Pharmacy Stephen Cutler, MUSC’s Caroline Brown, Nephron Pharmaceutical’s Lou Kennedy, and Liberty’s Abbott with top honors A record gathering of life science leaders from across…
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Jade Fountain joins The YoPro Know
February 27, 2023
The YoPro Know has brought on Jade Fountain as an Account Manager. Fountain earned her bachelor’s degree from Furman University and her Master of Public Administration from the College of…
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City of Columbia partners with the American Red Cross Board of Directors for 13th Annual Blood Drive
February 24, 2023
WHAT: The City of Columbia is partnering with the American Red Cross Board of Directors to host the 13th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive on March 10, 2023. In addition,…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina continues to rank among Forbes’ best large employers
February 24, 2023
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been recognized again by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers. BlueCross President and CEO Michael J. Mizeur says this year’s ranking highlights…
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League of Women Voters turns 103 and the VOTE411 website provides voting information for Columbia City Council Special Election
February 24, 2023
The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area celebrates its 103rd Anniversary. The League of Women Voters was founded on February 14, 1920, following the ratification of the 19th…
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The way it really is
February 24, 2023
By Jeff Becraft A few weeks ago, I had to put some deadbolts in some doors. So I looked it up on YouTube just to see what advice I…
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guHRoo’s innovative payroll and HR platform gets a boost with new capital injection
February 24, 2023
guHRoo is shaking up the world of HR tech with a groundbreaking infusion of funding, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in payroll automation and HR software. A Florida-based tax…
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Rivers I Cross
February 24, 2023
By Tom Poland Rivers make me say things out loud. As I drive alone over a river I often say its name. In fact, some rivers’ names beg to…
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Community Association Management Services’ Nicole Gugel earns CMCA Designation
February 23, 2023
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North and South Carolina’s premier community management company, is pleased to announce that Nicole Gugel, a community manager in its Columbia, South Carolina, region, has…
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Colliers brings Ascend Studios to the Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing
February 23, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented The Beach Company in the lease of ±3,280 square feet of retail space at Cardinal Crossing to Ascend…
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Newberry College’s 65th Jazz Festival to feature saxophonist Jeff Coffin
February 23, 2023Historic festival coincides with largest-ever SCBDA jazz event Newberry College invites you to enjoy world-class artists and music at its 65th Jazz Festival, to be held March 3-4 on campus.…
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The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) announces results of Small Business Impact Survey
February 22, 2023
The United States – and especially South Carolina – has experienced consistent and steady economic recovery following the COVID-19 recession that took place during the Spring of 2020. Yet 2022…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Georgia South Carolina Region kicks-off 2023 Midlands Visionaries of the Year Philanthropic Competition
February 22, 2023The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Georgia-South Carolina Region has officially kicked off its 8th annual iconic philanthropic competition, Visionaries of the Year to raise funds for LLS and…
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Tax tips for South Carolina college students
February 22, 2023
What you need to know: You may need to file a tax return depending on your gross income and whether or not your parents can claim you as a dependent.…
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