CAMS named to 2022 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies
September 8, 2022
Columbia, SC – Inc. magazine has revealed that Community Association Management Services (CAMS) has earned a spot on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s…
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Kung fu and lizards
September 8, 2022
By Jeff Becraft Growing up, we would watch a show called Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. An older guy named Marlin would wander out into the fray of wild creatures and…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022
Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through Tuesday, Oct. 11. Patrons can save up to 50% by purchasing S.C.…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022
Buy early and save up to 50% off now through Oct. 11 Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through…
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Creature Comforts Brewing Co. expands distribution to Columbia
September 6, 2022
This fall, award-winning Athens, GA-based brewery launches in Columbia, with two other Southern cities soon to follow Creature Comforts Brewing Co., an Athens, Georgia-based B-Corp certified craft brewery, announced plans…
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Crawford Prezioso brokers sale of ±76,000-square-foot building at Dutch Plaza
September 6, 2022
Crawford Prezioso of Colliers | South Carolina represented the seller, D&P Beach Properties, LLC, and the buyer, Midlands Housing Alliance, in the sale of Dutch Plaza, a ±76,000-square-foot building in…
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City Council Meeting Highlights | September 6, 2022
September 6, 2022Before the City Council meeting this afternoon, the City of Columbia made a big announcement regarding providing new services to our chronically unsheltered homeless population in the City of Columbia. …
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SMITH | ROBINSON welcomes attorney Fred Hanna
September 6, 2022
Hanna Expands Appellate Litigation Team SMITH | ROBINSON is pleased to announce Fred Hanna has joined the law firm as an Associate Attorney and will focus his practice on complex…
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Lorick Office Products to celebrate 85th anniversary this month
September 6, 2022Midlands-area office supply company founded Labor Day 1937 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Lorick Office Products will celebrate 85 years of serving the office-supply needs of Columbia businesses and customers…
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United Way invested nearly $7 million in the last year to create change in the Midlands
September 6, 2022
United Way of the Midlands invested almost $7 million in funding to community organizations over the past year, including more than $2 million in grants for its 2022-2023 fiscal year…
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Richland County Recreation Commission announces Power in Pink Event
September 6, 2022The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announces their Power in Pink Event, a Breast Cancer Awareness Celebration, held Sept. 9, from 10 AM – 2 PM. The event is located at Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center, 8620…
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DeWees Real Estate Group represents seller in 2 AC Industrial Land Transaction
September 6, 2022
Broker-in-charge, Sam DeWees, Represented the seller in the Purchase of 9 & 13 Sunbelt Ct. DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail,…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new team member
September 6, 2022
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcome Paula Monteagudo to the Q+ team as a new intern architect. Monteagudo, a native of Argentina who grew up in Miami, Florida, has…
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Three GaffneyLewis LLC partners named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2023
September 6, 2022
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that partners Amy L. Gaffney, Regina Hollins Lewis, and Randi Lynn Roberts have been selected for inclusion in 2023 Best Lawyers in America® list. The attorneys and…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts are Down
September 6, 2022
Mid-Year 2022 South Carolina Construction Trends Report Key Takeaways: Mid-year statewide construction starts in key sectors totaled $1.4 billion, a $453 million decrease compared to mid-year 2021. Pre-development indicators appear favorable…
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Nominate S.C.’s best artists, advocates for arts awards now!
September 6, 2022Nominate S.C.’s best artists, advocates for arts awards now! • Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Folk Heritage Awards recognize arts achievement, influence, and support • Nomination window closes Sunday,…
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Robinson Gray moves into WestLawn, its exciting new home in the BullStreet District
September 6, 2022The future has arrived, which means a new beginning for Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte – and for Columbia. Last week, Robinson Gray moved to WestLawn, the BullStreet District’s newest…
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Joseph “Joe” Catalano promoted to McKay Firm Partner
September 6, 2022
The McKay Firm announced the promotion of Joe Catalano to the position of Partner with the firm. Joe practices in the areas of Transportation and Trucking Law, Government Defense and…
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Sustain SC hires Chief Operating Officer
September 6, 2022
Brent Jonas joins as organization’s first COO Sustain SC is pleased to welcome its first ever Chief Operating Officer to the organization. Brent Jonas will take on the new position…
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Start Planning Now: 7 Things You Have To Do On A Trip To The Hammock Coast
September 2, 2022
The weather along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast is near perfect in the fall. The summer humidity recedes and with average high temperatures of 77 degrees in October and 70 in…
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Andrea Cooper promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources
September 2, 2022
Provides Strategic Guidance & Leadership in Employee-Related Matters ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium is pleased to announce that Andrea Cooper has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources.…
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Midlands Technical College wins two national Collegiate Advertising Awards
September 2, 2022
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has been awarded two national awards from the Collegiate Advertising Awards, and MTC was the only college in South Carolina to win awards in the Business/Community…
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Coach Shane Beamer, others plant national championship tree
September 1, 2022University officials, other VIPs plant tree recognizing USC’s eight four-sport national championships By W. Thomas Smith Jr. University of South Carolina Head Football Coach Shane Beamer joined Dr. Tom Mullikin,…
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Wallick Investments’ Index inspires FDLS ETF
September 1, 2022After successfully managing a multi-cap, multi-factor, faith-based, separate account composite for over 10 years, Wallick Institutional of Wallick Investments, LLC, has launched the WI Fidelis Multi-Cap Multi-Factor Index. It is…
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Saving for the Future: 529 Plans
September 1, 2022
By Laird W. Green, CFP® Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education from public or private colleges and graduate schools (as well as private elementary…
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Rankin Insurance Services, LLC – Serving Laurens County & Upstate
August 31, 2022
Luke Rankin, Laurens County Councilman and community leader, has formed his own insurance business – Rankin Insurance Services, LLC. Having served in the financial industry for over five years, Rankin…
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SCDOT launches public information meeting for I-95 widening project
August 31, 2022
SCDOT Requests Input on Proposed Improvements The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will launch a virtual public information meeting for the I-95 Widening: Savannah River to US 278 project…
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Richland Two awarded for outstanding financial reporting
August 31, 2022
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is awarding Richland School District Two the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina retail shops return to business as usual
August 31, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina retail activity has returned to, or in many markets is better than, pre-pandemic levels.…
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Today is the day to love those around us
August 31, 2022
By Jeff Becraft Today is a day we have never seen… and we will never see it again. I have written before about Rev. Joe… back in May when…
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SCDOT receives $190 million in additional federal road funds
August 31, 2022
State Policymakers and Strong Pipeline of Projects Position S.C. for More Funding The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) recently received notice that it will receive access to an additional…
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Botanical Beauty—For Women Only
August 31, 2022
By Tom Poland What’s behind a name? Lots most of the time. Sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes it’s a mystery, but often it’s botanical. I’ve not met a woman named…
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Attainable housing plans unveiled for the BullStreet District
August 31, 2022Connelly Development Announces Midtown at BullStreet The new Midtown at BullStreet community, which will feature 90 attainable rental apartment units with accompanying amenities, will soon begin construction in the BullStreet…
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Colliers Report: Student housing demand maintains high occupancy rate
August 31, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Student Housing Market Highlights Over the past two years, South Carolina’s student housing market has added 5,203 beds. Demand…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in AICG
August 31, 2022
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in AICG. The $250,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling as a leader in machine learning, data integration, and…
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SCDOT wins regional transportation award for bridge project in Beaufort County
August 31, 2022The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won a regional transportation award for innovative technology used in the US 21 over Harbor River Bridge Replacement Project in Beaufort County. “We…
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The 2022 South Carolina State Budget Review
August 30, 2022
The South Carolina State Budget Review is an initiative of the South Carolina Bar. It is co-authored by Representative Micah Caskey (left) and House Minority Leader, Todd Rutherford (right). …
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Hassell elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
August 30, 2022
Fleetwood S. Hassell, president and chief executive officer of The Bank of South Carolina Corporation and its subsidiary Bank of South Carolina has been elected chairman of The South Carolina…
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SC Bar recognizes Kieley Sutton for Raising the Bar
August 30, 2022
The SC Bar recognizes Kieley Sutton for her efforts as co-founder of the Rainy Day Fund, a nonprofit based in Columbia serving citizens who are involved in the legal-system and…
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S.C. Arts Commission doubles grantmaking record with $11.9 million investment
August 30, 2022
FY22 grants for arts and arts learning impacted 43 counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that it more than doubled its previous grant-making record by investing $11.9 million…
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Nine black leading or black serving S.C. nonprofits chosen to participate in pilot cohort program
August 30, 2022Duke Energy and Together SC have Joined Forces to Invest in Community-Focused Nonprofits In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, Duke Energy and Together SC announce the selection of nine nonprofit…
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PC breaks ground on $8.2 million athletic facilities project
August 30, 2022
For many Blue Hose, Saturday’s groundbreaking ceremony to kick off $8.2 million in athletic facilities improvements was an event that was years, if not decades, in the making. As Presbyterian…
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SCDOT Office of Public Transit to host Technical Outreach Session
August 30, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Office of Public Transit is hosting a technical assistance outreach session for private nonprofit organizations who serve senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.…
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Councilmembers Pugh, McBride to help lead state coalition’s efforts
August 29, 2022
County Councilman Derrek Pugh was recently elected chair of the Membership Committee for the S.C. Coalition of Black County Officials (SCCOBCO), a group that works to ensure minority county officials…
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Lexington District One hires new Food Service and Nutrition Director
August 29, 2022
On August 23, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Deidre S. Yonce as the district’s new food service and nutrition director. Yonce…
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Lexington District One announces new NPES assistant principal
August 29, 2022
On August 23, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jennie S. King to assistant principal of New Providence Elementary School. King returns…
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Richland School District Two announces five finalists for 2022-2023 District Teacher of the Year
August 29, 2022
Richland School District Two announces five finalists for 2022-2023 District Teacher of the Year. The finalists and their schools are Melita Cobb, North Springs Elementary School; Tracey Mason, Longleaf Middle…
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Congaree staff recognized for work in wilderness stewardship
August 29, 2022
Congaree National Park staff was recognized this week for their work in enhancing wilderness stewardship at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. by the National Park Service and its philanthropic partner…
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Columbia Team Hope Walk
August 29, 2022
Hosted by the South Carolina Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) WHAT Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, coworkers, neighbors…
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Nephron Nitrile announces historic Made-in-America milestone
August 29, 2022
Flight Arrives on Monday With First Equipment for Glove-Making Flanked by partners, business leaders and public officials, including Governor Henry McMaster and members of Lexington County Council, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation…
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