Lecture to relate the largely untold story of the men lost on HMT Rohna in 1943
December 6, 2022
On Nov. 26, 1943, HMT Rohna – HMT for His Majesty’s Transport – was attacked by German aircraft in the Mediterranean off North Africa. She was hit by a Henschel…
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Community Association Management Services promotes Callie Fenlon to closings manager
December 6, 2022
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced that Callie Fenlon has been promoted to closings manager. As closings manager, Fenlon will lead…
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NAI Columbia facilitates sale of future mixed-use development in West Columbia
December 6, 2022
$60 million project represents latest in booming West Columbia, spurred from successful River District redevelopment Redevelopment in West Columbia received a boost with the sale of a 37.87-acre property along…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
December 6, 2022
Baleen Solutions, FinSiteful, PeriopHealth, Real Motors, and Sagacity were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Baleen Solutions, CarbonCents, Elevate Therapeutics, Incora Health, ProTrustee, and Sojourn MedTech received new…
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Charleston Harbor is now the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet
December 5, 2022At 52 feet, the biggest ships calling the East Coast can access South Carolina Ports’ terminals any time, any tide. Ships filled with record imports and heavy exports can seamlessly…
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Essential Cabinetry Group to expand operations in Greenville County, S.C.
December 5, 2022
Essential Cabinetry Group, a leading cabinetry company, today announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $4.75 million investment will create 156 new jobs. “The investment in…
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MTC President honored in 2023 S.C. African American History Calendar
December 5, 2022
Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald Rhames is an honoree in the 2023 South Carolina African American History Calendar. Created every year since 1989, the calendar profiles individuals who have…
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SouthState welcomes veteran bankers to South Carolina team
December 5, 2022
SouthState Bank has hired seven bankers who bring years of expertise and relationship building to both South Carolina and Alabama. “Our South Carolina and Alabama markets welcome seven skilled and knowledgeable bankers with experience in…
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Comerica Bank expands Southeast market presence into South Carolina, Georgia
December 5, 2022
Comerica Bank announced the expansion of its new Southeast Market with the recent addition of offices in two states new to its regional footprint – South Carolina and Georgia. Expansion…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company launches craft beer and hard seltzers in Midlands-area bars, restaurants and stores
December 5, 2022
Peak Drift Brewing Company, a new award-winning beverage company headquartered in Columbia, S.C., launches its inaugural line of craft beers and seltzers in select Midlands-area bars, restaurants and stores. Throughout…
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Dorchester’s Gail Hughes installed as SCSBA president
December 5, 2022
Gail Hughes, chair of the Dorchester School District Two’s (DSD2) Board of Trustees, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors during Delegate…
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Museum to remember Pearl Harbor on Saturday, Dec. 10
December 5, 2022
It was, as usual, a beautiful Sunday morning in Hawaii. But it didn’t last long. At 7:55 a.m., the first wave of Japanese warplanes came flying over the Waianae mountains.…
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Second Annual Home Works Hammer Classic to benefit roofing efforts for Veterans
December 2, 2022
Friday April 28 2023, South Carolina nonprofit Home Works will host the second annual Hammer Classic, a sporting clays fundraiser benefiting their mission of compassionate construction. The 2023 event will…
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Lexington District One welcomes new board members
December 2, 2022
Lexington District One’s board members Katie McCown, Chris Rice and Beth Shealy attended their first board meeting on Nov. 29, 2022. Prior to the start of the special called board…
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USC announces two new iCarolina Learning Labs coming to Laurens and Clinton communities
December 1, 2022
The University of South Carolina announced on Thursday (Dec. 1) that USC Palmetto College will launch two new Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Labs in the Clinton and Laurens communities. Both…
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Children Cancer Partners of the Carolinas and Strut for Kids announce merger
December 1, 2022
Forming a Robust Organization to Help Children and Families Battling Cancer Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), a nonprofit focused on serving children battling cancer across North and South…
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Kids First Podcast – A conversation about the future of education with Chris Neeley, Superintendent of the SCPCSD and Ian Rowe, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
December 1, 2022
Today the South Carolina Public Charter School District continues to bring you great weekly content for our Kids First Podcast where we talk to educators, school leaders, policymakers, and charter…
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Attorney Michael Parks joins Samuels Reynolds Law Firm
December 1, 2022
The Samuels Reynolds Law Firm announced that Attorney Michael Parks has joined the firm. Parks received his bachelor’s degree in Finance, Insurance and Risk Management from the University of South…
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Time
December 1, 2022
By Tom Poland You know the song. “Time Is On My Side.” The Rolling Stones released it in 1964. Time was on my side back then, yes it was. It’s…
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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp
December 1, 2022Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC attorney Cynthia Durham Blair commissioned as first electronic notary in South Carolina
December 1, 2022
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Cynthia Durham Blair, a founding owner, and attorney in the firm’s Columbia office, has been commissioned as the first electronic notary in South…
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LS3P welcomes Jenna Drozd
December 1, 2022
LS3P welcomed Architect, Jenna Drozd, AIA in the Columbia office. A 2013 graduate of the University of Florida with a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Design in Interior…
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Hurricane Diane opens at Trustus Theatre
November 30, 2022
THE OBIE AWARD-WINNING SHOW RUNS DECEMBER 2ND THROUGH 17TH Get your Greek on, Desperate Housewives-style. Hurricane Diane opens at Trustus Theatre on Friday, December 2nd and runs for ten shows…
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Ecuadorian Olympian and naturalist addresses USC students and military veterans
November 30, 2022Dr. Diego Quiroga Ferri discusses the famed Galapagos Islands with Dr. Tom Mullikin’s Ecotourism class and others By Alex Junes-Ward Dr. Diego Quiroga Ferri, president of the Universidad San Francisco…
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Golf Tourism Solutions to manage 40th annual National Retired Military Golf Classic
November 30, 2022
Golf Tourism Solutions, home to the game’s premier tournament operations staff, is taking over management of the 40th annual National Retired Military Golf Classic (NRMGC), a 72-hole event that will…
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SC Bar highlights two Columbia lawyers providing pro bono legal services for refugees in need
November 30, 2022The SC Bar shares the story of Dan Ward and Dayton Riddle, two associates in Parker Poe’s Columbia office, who are providing pro bono legal services to help Afghan…
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USC research calls for long-term strategy to address teacher shortages
November 30, 2022
A University of South Carolina research team’s new report suggests that the state does not need another series of programs, but rather a new strategy, to truly change the future…
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South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions* acquires Arthurs Insurance
November 30, 2022
South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s wholly owned subsidiary, South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions*, has acquired the assets of Arthurs Insurance & Risk Management Services, an independent insurance agency located in…
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Domtar announces CEO transition plan
November 30, 2022
John Williams to retire on June 30, 2023; Steve Henry is named successor FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation announced that President and CEO John Williams’ retirement date will be…
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Trinity Partners announces the sale of 330 W. Main Street
November 30, 2022
Braden Shockley and Roger Winn, SIOR of Trinity Partners in Columbia have facilitated the sale of a 6,800 square foot freestanding office building located in Lexington. Shockley and Winn represented…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer CPAs hires Kevin Guy to support rapidly growing captive insurance client base
November 30, 2022
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), announced that Kevin Guy, CPA, ACI, has joined the firm as audit manager. Guy, who will be based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will be focused…
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Pour the concrete
November 30, 2022
By Jeff Becraft During the summers of my 18-21 years, I worked as a laborer for Glen Construction where my Dad worked for years. One summer, we were building…
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AIA honors Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, with 2022 Presidential Citation Award
November 30, 2022The Columbia Chapter of The American Institute of Architects honors Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, with the 2022 Presidential Citation Award. This award is in recognition of exceptional service and professional…
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Amazon Books editors announce 2022’s Best Books of the Year
November 30, 2022
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow named best book of 2022 The Amazon Books Editors announced their selections for the Best Books of 2022, naming Gabrielle Zevin’s novel Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and…
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Emma Goes to Kindergarten now available for purchase
November 29, 2022
Kindergarten-aged author Emma Vigrass debuts her first children’s book based on her experiences overcoming chronic illness and allergy-related challenges. The book Emma Goes to Kindergarten is about a young girl…
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Frank Golson named GMK’s Director of Finance
November 29, 2022
In recognition of his contributions to GMK’s continued financial health and growth, GMK is proud to announce that Mr. Frank Golson has been named GMK’s Director of Finance. He had…
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Patrick White promoted to Senior Vice President
November 29, 2022
Assumes Leadership over Facilities and Construction Group ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium announced that Patrick White has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Facilities and Supply Chain. In his…
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Luke entering Jerusalem
November 29, 2022A Biblically themed watercolor and the work of artist Paul Turnbaugh By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love art; always have. No, I’m not an artist in terms of design…
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CCSD hosting Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Symposium
November 29, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is hosting the Early Learning Kindergarten Readiness Symposium tomorrow, Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at the Gaillard Center. The event’s mission is to expand early…
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Pay for Richland deputies isn’t about politics: It’s about taking care of those who protect
November 28, 2022
By Sheriff Leon Lott – “Northern California Sheriff announces indefinite suspension of daytime patrols citing catastrophic staffing shortage. – “Philadelphia Police to allow unarmed civilian traffic officers, offer recruitment bonuses…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, November 29, 2022
November 28, 2022
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m.…
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Jackson Creek Elementary principal wins two more awards
November 28, 2022
The South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA) has announced it will honor and recognize the work of Jackson Creek Elementary School principal Dr. Sabina Mosso-Taylor at its annual conference. Dr.…
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Twenty GSSM seniors recognized as semi-finalists by National Merit Scholarship Program
November 28, 2022
Twenty members of the class of 2023 from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) were recognized as National Merit Semi-Finalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship…
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Harbison Theatre invites the Midlands to experience the essence of the holidays
November 28, 2022
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) is ushering in the holiday season with an exciting lineup of classic traditions and modern flares. The theatre welcomes “A Christmas Carol,” presented…
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Biggest credit card balance spike in 20 years
November 28, 2022
Nov. 28 is Cyber Monday. It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year, which means many buyers will add to their credit card debt. The impact of doing…
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Willis HR announces merger with JER HR Group
November 28, 2022
JER HR Group and Willis HR jointly announce JER HR Group’s acquisition of Willis HR in a private transaction. Willis HR is a leading HR consulting firm servicing clients in…
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United Way of the Midlands seeks participants for Blueprint for Leadership Class of 2023
November 28, 2022
United Way of the Midlands is accepting applications for Blueprint for Leadership, a comprehensive leadership and board development training program, today through December 18, 2022. Blueprint for Leadership is designed…
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School District Five educator receives statewide honor
November 28, 2022
School District Five physical education teacher, Carmen Plemmons, has received an Honor Award for 2022 by the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD). The Honor…
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Current and former CMA curators reflect on Kress collection
November 28, 2022
The Columbia Museum of Art presents A Conversation with Curators, a unique opportunity to learn about Renaissance and Baroque art from the experiences of two CMA curators, on Thursday, December…
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The Salvation Army of the Midlands Christmas Kickoff Event
November 22, 2022Salvation Army Major Leigh Ann Craddock; Mayor Daniel Rickenmann; Salvation Army Major Mark Craddock; W. Thomas Smith Jr.; Jonathan Gandolfo (representing JTs Automotive Group; and Tyler Baldwin (Red Kettle Campaign…
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