City of Columbia announces Food Truck Fridays
June 8, 2022
The City of Columbia has announced an exciting summer initiative that will feature delicious food as a way to highlight various types of cuisines that can be enjoyed in our…
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35 Midlands leaders graduate from the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity program as it reaches new milestone
June 8, 2022
Class participants join a network of more than 2,500 Riley Fellows across South Carolina. Thirty-five leaders from across the Midlands have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve…
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Sustain SC celebrates graduation of first class of SLI fellows
June 8, 2022
Sustain SC announced the graduation of the inaugural class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. All 23 participants accepted their certificate of completion at a ceremony on June 2 on…
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Finalists for the 2022 South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project include high school students from across the state
June 8, 2022
A special screening and awards event will be hosted in Columbia on June 11 After a record number of entries and an exhaustive judging process, the 2022 South Carolina Young…
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Schattdecor expanding operations in Lexington County
June 8, 2022
$21 million investment to create 23 new jobs Schattdecor, an international, family-owned decor printing company, today announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County. The company’s $21 million investment will…
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Letters from Anne Frank’s father, Otto Frank, donated to UofSC Anne Frank Center
June 8, 2022
Collection establishes Anne Frank Archive on 75th anniversary of her diary The Anne Frank Center located at the University of South Carolina is now home to 100 letters and cards written…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces recovery of almost $125,000 in Medicaid fraud
June 8, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that his Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit has recently recovered just under $125,000 in fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits from two recipients. One recipient is…
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Colliers Report: New retail is necessary throughout South Carolina to meet demand
June 8, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina housing permits rose 27% from February 2022 to March 2022 indicating new residents are…
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Blink Book Review #1: Only Wanna Be With You by Tim Sommer
June 7, 2022
This is the first in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell When I first started “Only Wanna Be With You,” I anticipated a bit of…
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Columbia Chamber announces honorees for 2022 Columbia Impact Awards
June 7, 2022
Nine Recognized for Outstanding Achievements During 8th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2022 Columbia Impact Awards, presented by…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces SC maintains high credit ratings
June 7, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina continues to receive an excellent response from the three major credit rating agencies. In preparation for a general obligation bond issuance, Moody’s…
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Richland One students earn $73.8 million in scholarships, exceeding last year’s total by $11 million
June 6, 2022
Richland One’s Class of 2022 graduates earned $73.8 million in scholarship money, exceeding last year’s total by $11 million. This year, 1,389 Richland One students received their high school diplomas…
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2022 South Carolina Arts Awards to be broadcast on South Carolina ETV
June 6, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and University of South Carolina McKissick Museum are announcing an exciting first: the South Carolina Arts Awards ceremony will be broadcast on television Monday,…
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City’s misting stations to operate during summer heat
June 6, 2022The City of Columbia will operate misting stations in several of the City’s parks to help guests stay cool on days when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher.…
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Samsung over delivers in its promise to invest and hire local workers
June 6, 2022
Announcement Includes Investment Totals for Newberry Facility in Celebration of 5-Year Anniversary Newberry County facility became Samsung’s first U.S. Home Appliance Manufacturing Facility in 2017. Nearly five years since reaching…
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U.S. Chamber endorses Rep. Nancy Mace for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District
June 6, 2022
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Representative Nancy Mace (R) to represent South Carolina’s First Congressional District. The Chamber endorses pro-business candidates for federal office who…
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LCK promotes Satyam Pachori to Project Manager
June 6, 2022
LCK announced the promotion of Satyam Pachori to Project Manager. Pachori joined the LCK team in 2019 and has leveraged his education and skills to provide outstanding preconstruction and project…
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Medical supply manufacturer establishes major nitrile glove operation in Greenville
June 6, 2022
A packed house applauded the announcement Monday by Health Supply US, a leading government contracting and medical supply company, to establish manufacturing operations in Greenville County at the Greenville Area…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes six new teammates
June 6, 2022
Garvin Design Group recently welcomed five summer interns and one new full-time architectural staff member. Clemson University School of Architecture graduate students Alexandra Masters, Nicole Coker, Edgar Alatorre, and Michael…
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Charleston Heritage Federation announces new events and activities for summer 2022
June 6, 2022
Charleston’s historic sites, museums and cultural organizations that make up the Charleston Heritage Federation (CHF) announced a number of exciting activities and events for summer that bring the history of…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 20 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 6, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is pleased to recognize the third cohort of 20 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January 2020,…
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Power:Ed awards Midlands Technical College $50,000 for QuickJobs Scholarships
June 6, 2022
Intensive programs train students for high-demand careers Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, has awarded $50,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation in support of the college’s QuickJobs programs.…
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Marketing Minute: Grassroots and Grasstops Advocacy
June 6, 2022
Marketing Minute with Seth Palmer, NP Strategy Who do you need in your advocacy corner? This week’s video shares how to get started when identifying your unique grasstops and…
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Prime Time in the Parks Teen Program Returns June 10
June 6, 2022
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will host 12 free teen nights for Columbia’s youth beginning Friday, June 10. Prime Time in the Parks is a free late-night teen program that provides…
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Founders Group International offers perks, including free golf, to entice new employees
June 6, 2022
Founders Group International, one of the premier golf course ownership groups in the Southeast, is offering a litany of perks, in addition to competitive pay, to attract new employees. FGI…
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Where Home Prices Are Headed in 2022
June 6, 2022
By Robert Parsley Lima One Capital If you’ve bought a home (or tried to) in the last couple of years, you know that the market has been scalding hot,…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow installed as member of ABA House of Delegates
June 6, 2022
La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named a South Carolina state bar delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates. She and other new…
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The International Business Brokers Association recognizes local Business Broker
June 6, 2022
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has recognized Columbia Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the second consecutive year for outstanding performance in 2021 as…
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Terminix shares eight travel tips to protect against bed bugs this summer
June 5, 2022
Following two years of decreased travel, experts are predicting a significant bounce-back this summer. With increased travel comes a greater risk of bed bug encounters, and Terminix Service, Inc., the…
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Renu Energy Solutions supports Wild Hope Farm’s journey to net zero with new solar installations
June 3, 2022
Two new solar arrays, composed of 62 panels, will increase Wild Hope Farm’s clean energy generation capacity and support their net zero energy goals Renu Energy Solutions, a locally-owned and…
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“By The River” receives Communicator Award
June 2, 2022
Season 4 recognized with Award of Distinction South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that Season 4 of its weekly, 30-minute, literature-focused series, By The River, received an Award of Distinction…
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Richland Library hosts Open Book by Mary How
June 2, 2022
AiR Mary How will Present Artwork Created During Her Spring Residency Richland Library’s Main location (1431 Assembly Street) welcomes Open Book by Mary How, a mandala-themed gallery exhibition. Artist and…
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Experience Columbia launches Digital Pimento Cheese Passport
June 2, 2022
Today, two days prior to National Cheese Day on June 4, Experience Columbia SC will be re-launching it’s highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. The refreshed passport features 17 dishes highlighting the…
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Lexington District One promotes two educators to PES assistant principal
June 2, 2022
On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of two educators to the position of Pelion Elementary School assistant principal —…
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Richland One seeking public input on redrawing school board single-member election districts
June 2, 2022
Richland One is redrawing the boundary lines for the school board’s four single-member election districts. The proposed changes will not affect attendance zone boundaries for any school within Richland One.…
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CLIMB Fund announces first hire in Midlands
June 2, 2022
The CLIMB Fund, a not-for-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) which has served the Lowcountry of South Carolina for over 40 years, announced its first Columbia based employee today. The…
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Richland One’s Columbia High receives National Showcase Schools award
June 2, 2022
Columbia High School is one of only eight schools in South Carolina to receive the 2021-2022 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award. The designation is given annually to schools…
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City of Columbia to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and testing at city parks
June 2, 2022
The City of Columbia is partnering with SC DHEC to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and tests at city operated parks around Columbia. SC DHEC will be handing out self-administering tests kits…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation awards grant to support nursing pilot program
June 2, 2022
The BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation continues to invest in nursing education at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) College of Nursing. A grant from the Foundation will enable…
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South Carolina ETV wins 19 Telly awards
June 2, 2022
Shows and programs take gold, silver and bronze recognition in various categories South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a total of 19 Telly awards when the list of winners was released.…
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South Carolina Film Commission and the University of South Carolina partner on a film project to help expand the state’s production industry
June 2, 2022
In an effort to continue growing South Carolina’s film industry, the South Carolina Film Commission is pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina (UofSC). The…
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West Columbia Beautification Foundation hosts 6th Annual Taste on the River
June 2, 2022
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s 6th Annual Taste on the River is Tuesday, June 14, 2022, from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia,…
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Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc. expanding operations in Lexington County, SC
June 2, 2022
$7 Million investment to create 35 jobs Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc., a family-owned strength training equipment company, today announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County. The company’s $7 Million…
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Trustus Theatre presents First Date the Musical
June 1, 2022
The perfect date night show comes to Trustus Theatre this summer. First Date, Broadway’s musical comedy, opens on the Thigpen Main Stage on Friday, June 17th and runs through July…
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Mueller named partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA
June 1, 2022
A family law attorney with more than a decade’s experience, Amanda S. “Mandy” Mueller has become the newest partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA. A skilled litigator, Mueller’s multi-faceted…
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IMPH releases recommendations for S.C.’s Direct Care Workforce in long-term care settings
June 1, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) has released a new report that surveys the challenges associated with direct care worker recruitment and retention throughout South Carolina.…
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Purple Haze: A Conservation Film screening at Charleston Terrace Theatre
May 31, 2022Zach Steinhauser will be partnering with the Charleston Audubon Society for a screening of Purple Haze: A Conservation Film, his documentary on one of the many wonders of South Carolina,…
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South Carolina Bar recognizes 2022 Annual Award recipients
May 31, 2022
Five South Carolina attorneys and one law firm were recently recognized by the South Carolina Bar for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession in South Carolina. The recognitions took…
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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites receives Order of the Palmetto Award
May 31, 2022
On May 19, 2022, United States Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites, District of South Carolina, received from Henry Dargan McMaster, the Governor of South Carolina, the highest award given to…
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South Carolinians can expect a ‘flightmare’ of airport delays, starting on May 30th, warns travel expert
May 31, 2022Memorial Day Mayhem: South Carolina travelers can expect a ‘flightmare’ of airport delays starting on May 30th, warns travel expert. With Memorial Day quickly approaching, so is the unofficial start of…
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