Full slate of patriotic events planned for July 4 on the Hammock Coast
July 3, 2022
South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® has a full slate of Independence Day activities for locals and tourists alike as Americans celebrate the freedoms they enjoy. Whether people are in search of…
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Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
July 2, 2022
Let’s Go Go Go with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Don’t miss this high energy song and dance summer spectacular LIVE on the Town Theatre stage. Disco, calypso, rap,…
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Mike Tighe recognized in “2022 Power List – Real Estate Attorneys”
July 2, 2022
Michael W. Tighe, a founding member of Callison Tighe & Robinson, will be profiled in a special section in SCBIZ Magazine as among those recognized on the new “2022 Power…
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Publications name Josh Vann as a leading real estate attorney in South Carolina
July 2, 2022
SC Biz News has included Josh Vann, a partner with Morton & Gettys law firm, to their new “Power List – Real Estate Attorneys.” Josh’s law practice is focused on…
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Welvista appoints William “Bo” McMillan as new Board Chairman
July 2, 2022
Welvista announces that William “Bo” McMillan has been appointed as Welvista’s new Chairman to lead its 15-person Board of Directors. McMillan succeeds Brian Blackwelder, who will continue to serve on…
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SOUTH CAROLINA 7 Kickoff in the UPSTATE
July 2, 2022Expedition began at Oconee State Park By Alex Junes-Ward DR. TOM MULLIKIN, S.C. SENATOR THOMAS ALEXANDER, S.C. REP. BILL SANDIFER, and other dignitaries and outdoor adventure enthusiasts kicked off the…
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Majority Whip Clyburn statement on the swearing in of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
June 30, 2022
U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn issued the following statement on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s swearing in as the first African American woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court:“The…
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Attorney Jacob A. Flowers joins Collins & Lacy
June 30, 2022
Jacob A. Flowers has joined Collins & Lacy’s Columbia office as an associate in the Construction and Transportation practice groups. Flowers received his Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Finance from…
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Planning Commission sets tentative work session schedule
June 30, 2022
Meetings will discuss revisions to County’s Land Development Code and zoning map The County’s Planning Commission has set a tentative schedule for additional work sessions to discuss rewriting the County’s…
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Community Heroes, July 4th, and EdVenture Hartsville’s 4th Birthday!
June 30, 2022
EdVenture’s Super Hero Summer – Community Heroes Saturdays Summer is here at EdVenture and we’re bringing the fun all summer long with our Super Summer Series! For four select Saturdays from…
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Richland Library hosts family storytime with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
June 30, 2022
Join Us for a Celebration of Local Law Enforcement Officers WHAT: Fun Patrol with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 6 WHERE: Richland Library Main (1431…
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Richland Two School Board elects new officers
June 30, 2022
At the regularly scheduled meeting on June 28, 2022, the Richland Two Board of Trustees elected new board officers – Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary – as required by Board…
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Four education leaders selected for Lifetime Achievement Award
June 30, 2022
Four school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award winners. This year, Mr. Timothy Hopkins,…
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Cait Maloney, award-winning graphic designer and artist, joins Flock and Rally as Senior Art Director
June 30, 2022
Flock and Rally announced that award-winning graphic designer and artist Cait Maloney has joined the agency’s team as senior art director. Serving as an agency contractor since 2014, Maloney has…
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Employment lawyer Albrecht joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
June 30, 2022
Samantha E. Albrecht, an employment lawyer who’s practiced in Columbia for over five years, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. She represents clients in a range of employment law cases,…
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Jim Sonefeld releases new book with EP to follow
June 30, 2022
A book that encapsulates a band still beloved by legions of fans, Swimming with the Blowfish is much more—an unpretentious, emotional story of one man’s spiritual path to a more fruitful life.…
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Blink Book Review #4: Going There by Katie Couric
June 30, 2022
Katie Couric’s memoir, “Going There,” gives readers a delightful and amazingly honest narrative about not only her personal life but also many of the national and international news stories from…
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Values
June 30, 2022
By Jeff Becraft Last week, I had the tremendous opportunity to speak at a retreat for a children’s home. I was the one who spoke at the evening sessions.…
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City’s Food Truck Fridays series continues in July
June 30, 2022
After successful operations in June the City of Columbia continues the exciting summer initiative Food Truck Fridays. Beginning on July 1, there will be new food vendors and the food…
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Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America celebrates 5 years in South Carolina
June 30, 2022
Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) today celebrates its fifth anniversary in Newberry County, South Carolina. SEHA hosted a special event Tuesday to mark the milestone occasion including special guests…
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“Lock It Up, Columbia” firearm safety campaign free gun lock giveaway
June 30, 2022WHO: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells, Columbia Police Chief William ‘Skip’ Holbrook, Columbia Police Department officers, Parks and Recreation staff and Serve and Connect. WHAT: The City of Columbia and Columbia Police Department have…
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Michael Amiridis named Great Immigrant by Carnegie Corporation of New York
June 30, 2022
Michael Amiridis, who becomes 30th president of the University of South Carolina on July 1, has been named to the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual list of Great Immigrants.…
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Following Sens. Scott, Ossoff successful push, FEMA distributes $350 million in disaster relief to heirs property owners
June 30, 2022
U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.)’s successful push to reform FEMA policies that discriminated against Black homeowners has helped tens of thousands of people get the help…
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Richland One’s Dr. Beyonka Wider receives 2022 SCACTE Administrator of the Year Award
June 30, 2022
Richland One’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator Dr. Beyonka Wider received the 2022 South Carolina Association of Career and Technology Education Administrator of the Year Award at the S.C.…
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Gov. McMaster holds ceremonial bill signing for the Workforce Enhancement and Military Recognition Act
June 30, 2022
South Carolina veterans’ military pay is now exempt from all state income taxes Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary William Grimsley, members of…
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SC Bar members set up sixth homeless court in Rock Hill
June 29, 2022
The SC Bar is featuring multiple attorneys and a judge for their efforts in helping set up the state’s sixth homeless court in Rock Hill. Attorneys raising the bar include…
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McElveen named to First Reliance Bank Board
June 29, 2022
William Jack McElveen, Jr. has been named to the First Reliance Bank Board of Directors. Before his retirement, McElveen served as the bank’s Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.…
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Quality affordable housing options expand as NHE development team brings Parkside at Butler to life
June 29, 2022
In further proof of efforts to address the Upstate’s well-documented deficit in affordable housing, a 72-unit apartment community is taking shape in Mauldin, as a dedicated group of developers, community…
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Local developers announce 43,750-square-foot speculative industrial development in Saxe Gotha Industrial Park
June 29, 2022
Colliers’ industrial brokerage team to handle leasing and marketing for the development Local developers Saxe Gotha Spec, LLC announced plans for a 43,750-square-foot speculative industrial building on Old Wire Road…
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Engineering Council launches infrastructure advancement initiative
June 28, 2022
ACEC-SC guides lawmakers on critical state infrastructure projects, funding allocation Through the launch of its Infrastructure Works (IW) initiative, the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) will…
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Midlands Technical College students win gold in national skills competition
June 28, 2022
Students from the Midlands Technical College Building Construction Technology program won a gold medal at the SkillsUSA National Competition this past Friday night (pictures below). This marks the first time…
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The Leadership Series – Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis, Fort Jackson Commander
June 28, 2022
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Trinity Partners announces recent major transaction
June 28, 2022
Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley of Trinity Partners represented the seller in the recent sale of a 94,000 square foot building located at 8911 Farrow Road in Columbia, SC.…
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CREW Midlands-SC now offering mid-year membership special
June 28, 2022
CREW Midlands-SC is offering a mid-year membership special to join the local chapter of CREW Network, the leading global business network in commercial real estate. Now through September 30, dues…
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Senior Resources receives $10,000 donation from Aflac to support our Meals on Wheels program
June 28, 2022
Senior Resources received a $10,000 donation from Aflac to support our Meals on Wheels program that provides home-delivered meals to homebound seniors in Richland County who are food insecure. As…
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Kristen Beckham joins Pine Gate Renewables as new Director of Government and External Affairs
June 27, 2022
Pine Gate Renewables announced that it has hired a new strategic engagement and communications expert to join its regulatory and government affairs team, continuing the company’s goal of forging partnerships…
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Dance competition has $50K first prize
June 27, 2022
EL3VATE Convention and Dance Crew Competition is June 30-July 2 The EL3VATE Convention and Dance Crew Competition is offering cash prizes of $50,000 (first place), $25,000 (second place) and $12,500…
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“Business is Heating Up” at Lexington’s largest business expo: Lexpo 2022
June 27, 2022
Over a Decade of Connecting Businesses Lexpo, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s annual business trade show, is bringing together more than 90 businesses, of all sizes, and local restaurants…
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SCDOT restricts interstate lane closures to help holiday travel
June 27, 2022
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. These restrictions…
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South Carolina ETV announces Hopkins teacher selected for 2022 class of PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Program
June 27, 2022
Lekena Ackerman recognized as an educational leader in South Carolina community PBS and South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced Lekena Ackerman from Southeast Middle School as a member of the 2022…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina offers tips for managing energy usage during the summer
June 27, 2022
As the arrival of summer brings higher temperatures and higher energy usage, Dominion Energy offers tips to help conserve energy while keeping your home as cool as possible. “When dealing…
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Dent Middle School student competes at National Beta Convention and schools earn Beta Club recognitions
June 27, 2022
Dent Middle School student Caroline Brandes is competing at the National Beta Convention this week in Nashville, Tennessee. Earlier in the school year, Brandes won 1st Place in the category…
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Richland Two hires Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
June 27, 2022
Effective July 1, 2022, Richland School District Two will have a new Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. Tommy Carter, a 25-year veteran of the district, will take over the position…
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Celebrate the “Dog Days of Summer at the State Museum” this July
June 27, 2022
Special events include service dog demonstrations and an adoption fair. This July the South Carolina State Museum invites guests to stay cool with a museum visit and enjoy special super…
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Richland Library welcomes Entrepreneur-in-Residence
June 27, 2022
Meet LLE Construction Group President and CEO Lasenta Lewis-Ellis Richland Library announced our next Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Lasenta Lewis-Ellis. A graduate of Midlands Technical College, the University of South Carolina, and Webster…
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Richland County Recreation Commission announces lineup of summer camps and activities
June 27, 2022The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) is releasing their Game Plan Summer Guide that offers various events such as: family activities, special events and athletic programs for residents of all…
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Experience Columbia SC announces new vice president
June 27, 2022
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) has named a new vice president to its executive team. Danna Lilly will serve as the vice president of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (DBA Experience…
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The Original Six Foundation names Kara Gormley Meador Executive Director
June 27, 2022
The Original Six Foundation (06) announced that communications professional and former journalist, Kara Gormley Meador will serve as executive director. Gormley Meador has more than 25 years of communications experience.…
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Columbia, SC hotelier Andy Briggs acquires first Fairfield by Marriott in Anderson and 5th Marriott branded hotel owned in South Carolina
June 26, 2022
A14 Capital Hotels is excited to announce the acquisition of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Anderson/Clemson in South Carolina. The Fairfield by Marriott hotel offers guests varying amenities in a…
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UofSC holds tuition steady as Board of Trustees approve 2022-23 budget
June 26, 2022
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved a budget Friday (June 24) for the 2022-23 fiscal years that invests in strategic priorities while holding tuition flat for the…
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