South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster proclaims October 20, 2022, as Lights on Afterschool Day
October 18, 2022
South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) announced that Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed Oct. 20, 2022, as Lights on Afterschool Day. In the proclamation, Gov. McMaster encourages all South Carolinians to…
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Gary T. Pope Jr, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, earns SCEDA Institute Certificate
October 18, 2022
Gary T. Pope Jr, a public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has completed a year-long program with the South…
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For soldier Glen Inabinet, Vietnam was full of surprises – Lunch and Learn Friday, Oct. 21
October 18, 2022
For Glen Inabinet, serving as a soldier in Vietnam, 1969-70, was just one new experience after another – experiences for which he had not been trained. He had trained as…
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Lexington District One announces 2021–22 SC School Report Card results
October 18, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education released the 2021–22 S.C. School Report Card on Monday, Oct. 17, detailing school performance in areas such as graduation rates, student achievement and school…
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37th Annual Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health to be held November 17
October 18, 2022
The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 37th annual Vista Lights on Thursday, November 17 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-friendly holiday event is presented by Prisma Health…
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South Carolina releases 2022 Report Cards for schools
October 18, 2022
The SC Department of Education (SCDE) and the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) released the 2022 School Report Cards, the first cards to contain ratings since 2019. The Report Cards,…
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SC Ports developing near-dock rail at the Port of Charleston
October 18, 2022With support from South Carolina elected leaders, South Carolina Ports will soon have near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to ensure fluidity and capacity for the Southeast supply chain.…
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Midlands Technical College announces $0 tuition and fees for Spring 2023
October 17, 2022
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is offering $0 tuition and fees this Spring Semester for eligible students. By choosing to attend MTC, students can save up $40,000 per year compared to…
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Colliers brokers ±89,284-square-foot lease at Synergy in Columbia
October 17, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina’s Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM and Henry Roe represented BV DRP Synergy LLC in the lease renewal of ±89,284 square feet of office space to the South…
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Stantec expands Community Development and Water teams in South Carolina
October 17, 2022
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed two professionals to its growing Water and Community Development practices in Charleston and Columbia. Brendon Wilson has joined Stantec’s Charleston…
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No more Mr. “Mice” Guy: Terminix promotes public knowledge on possible infestations during Terminix Rodent Awareness Week
October 17, 2022
According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), October 16-23, 2022 is Rodent Awareness Week, an annual acknowledgment to boost greater awareness of the threats that rodents pose to property…
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701 CCA announces new Executive Director
October 17, 2022
701 Center for Contemporary Art announced that Caitlin Bright has been appointed as its new Executive Director. “We are pleased that Caitlin will be joining us as we enter into…
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NAACP honors Midlands Technical College President with Excellence in Education Award
October 14, 2022
Midlands Technical College (MTC) President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has been bestowed the Excellence in Education Award from the NAACP Columbia Chapter. The honor recognizes the significant contribution an educator…
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Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County named winner of David W. Robinson Catalyst Award by Central Carolina Community Foundation
October 13, 2022The Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County has been named this year’s David W. Robinson Catalyst Award winner by Central Carolina Community Foundation. “The Free Medical Clinic’s commitment to supporting…
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Sheriff’s Department flooded with notes of praise from Blythewood community
October 13, 2022
Parents, teachers, and students overwhelmed by speed and precision of RCSD response By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the wake of a “report of shots fired” hoax at Blythewood High…
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The Feared Invader
October 13, 2022
By Tom Poland Let’s talk invasive species. One will bite you. You can bite the other. You can eat it, but given time it will entomb all you possess. Fire…
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The Main Street District celebrates 21st Anniversary & Chairman’s Awards will be presented at the annual meeting
October 13, 2022
The Main Street District will hold its 21st Annual Meeting and Celebration on Monday, November 7 at 5:30 pm in the Bourbon Lounge, located at 1214 Main Street. Join us…
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Comporium and York Electric Complete first phase of buildout
October 13, 2022
1Gbps Internet Now Available to over 2,100 Customers in Western York County ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium and YEC have completed the first of three phases of their joint effort…
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South Carolina Air National Guard extends operations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
October 13, 2022
The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing, which has been operating out of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) since April due to runway renovations at McEntire Joint National Guard…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Matt Vaadi, guHRoo
October 13, 2022
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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LC School District 55 to Host Education Career Fair
October 12, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 will host an Education Career Fair on October 20 in hopes of filling many open positions. They are hiring a School Psychologist, Speech Language Professional,…
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Wallick Institutional welcomes Eric Blake
October 12, 2022
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based registered investment advisory firm, is proud to announce that Mr. Eric Blake, a senior risk management operations analyst with TD Bank, has joined…
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Richland County Recreation Commission hosts Skills and Drills Combine with the Richland County High School Player of the Year Nominees
October 12, 2022Join the Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) for a Skills and Drills Combine with the Richland County High School Player of the Year Nominees. This free 2-hour football combine-style clinic…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards grants for Computer Science Immersion Schools
October 12, 2022
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 STEM Grant to support each of Lexington District One’s Computer Science Immersion Schools at the elementary level. New…
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Next-Gen electric vehicle company Dash EV establishing operations in Greenville County
October 12, 2022
Carsharing pioneer to create at least 10 new jobs as it establishes headquarters Dash EV, an innovative electric car company, announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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Nephron Nitrile hosts National Manufacturing Day
October 12, 2022
National Associational of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute, Nephron Hosting Creators Wanted For Second Straight Year Last Friday, October 7, the team at Nephron Pharmaceuticals including CEO Lou Kennedy hosted a…
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Deadline nears to apply for ARPA funding through Richland County
October 12, 2022
Applications must be complete to be considered for available grant dollars Organizations in Richland County impacted by COVID-19 have until this Friday, Oct. 14 to apply for emergency federal funding…
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United Way of the Midlands receives $75,000 grant from the Nord Family Foundation
October 12, 2022
The Nord Family Foundation awarded United Way of the Midlands $75,000 to raise awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resilience, continue parent engagement programming for caregivers, support the operations…
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McCrory wins national design-build award and regional best project award for SC manufacturing facility
October 11, 2022
McCrory Construction has been honored with two separate project recognition awards – one national and one regional – for its single-source delivery of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Anderson, S.C.,…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat receives $25,000 grant from Truist Foundation to fund the Warrior PATHH program for Veterans and First Responders
October 11, 2022
The Big Red Barn Retreat is honored to announce it received a $25,000 grant from the Truist Foundation on July 5th, 2022 to support the Warrior PATHH program for veterans…
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Cheryl Holland, President of Abacus Planning Group, to lead 2022-23 Midlands Go Red for Women® Movement
October 11, 2022
Community leader to chair American Heart Association’s initiative to improve women’s heart health The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to world of healthier lives for all,…
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Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers brokers the sale of historic 2001 Park Street
October 11, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Lumbergates, LLC in the sale of 2001 Park Street, an ±1,848-square-foot historic home-turned-office to Holler Garner Law Firm. 2001 Park Street is…
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First Reliance Bank recognized as a Top 100 workplace by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
October 11, 2022
First Reliance Bank has been recognized in the Top 100 workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national, nonprofit public charity dedicated to finding forever families for children…
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Voorhees University partnership receives grant totaling nearly $6 million to improve teaching and learning
October 11, 2022
Voorhees University and its partners have received a grant totaling nearly $6 million from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare teachers to improve learning outcomes for students. The grant,…
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Partial backcountry closures planned for weekdays in October
October 10, 2022
Congaree National Park staff are planning wildlife management operations in backcountry areas on several weekdays from October 11 through October 27, 2022. Several backcountry areas will be closed to anglers,…
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TD Bank Partners with PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation
October 10, 2022Partnership to Focus on Enhanced Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Through Golf TD Bank has partnered with the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation to enhance opportunities for disabled Veterans. PGA REACH Carolinas…
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Conservation Commission grant bridges gaps at Harbison State Forest
October 10, 2022Application period for funding to reopen Dec. 1 Thanks to a grant from the Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC), volunteers with a local organization recently finished replacing four aging bridges…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding round two
October 10, 2022
Fiscal Year 2022/2023 The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the second round of 2022/2023 Fiscal Year projects/events need to take place in…
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SC issues tax relief due to Hurricane Ian, encourages filing by October 17 to receive state tax rebate in 2022
October 10, 2022
As a result of Hurricane Ian, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has extended the deadline for extension filers to file Individual Income Tax returns to February 15, 2023.…
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Voorhees University professor Freddie Davis celebrates 30 years as culinary judge
October 10, 2022
This year, Voorhees University Mass Communications professor Freddie Davis celebrates his 30th anniversary as a judge at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tenn. Every October, some of…
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Do I Need a Quality of Earnings Report?
October 10, 2022
By Tiffany Boozer Audit Associate Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. What IS a Quality of Earnings? A quality of earnings (QoE) is an analysis of the accounting policies and…
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Richland Library welcomes Fall Entrepreneur-in-Residence
October 10, 2022
Start, develop and scale your business ventures. Richland Library welcomes its next Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Starlitt Miller. Miller is a serial entrepreneur that has taken unconventional pathways through education, building business, and other pursuits…
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CAMS Senior VP of Community Management to speak at CAI Annual Retreat
October 10, 2022
CAMS Senior Vice President of Community Management, Ben Rhodes, CMCA®, AMS® PCAM®, will participate in a panel discussion at CAI’s 2022 CEO-MC Retreat. This year’s event will be held in…
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CPI Security and Fireflies help refurbish youth fields
October 10, 2022
Team will renovate Greenview Park to enhance community baseball and softball The Columbia Fireflies are teaming up with CPI Security to enhance baseball and softball experiences for youth in Columbia,…
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The Revivalists, Mt. Joy, and more to perform at The Riviera this Fall
October 10, 2022
The Riviera, an iconic theater located in the heart of downtown Charleston, is hosting a jam-packed lineup of performances through the end of the year with tickets on sale now.…
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North American Numbering Plan Administrator announces plan for additional area code in South Carolina
October 10, 2022
Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, serving in its capacity as the Federal Communications Commission’s neutral third-party North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), announced that an…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Spencer Hutchinson recognized as one of Columbia’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under
October 10, 2022
Spencer Hutchinson, AIA, an architect and Associate at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, was recently recognized as one of Columbia’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under by Columbia Business Monthly. The…
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Four Prisma Health hospitals recognized on Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
October 10, 2022
Baptist Hospital and Baptist Parkridge Hospital in Columbia, Laurens County Hospital in Laurens and Tuomey Hospital in Sumter were included in Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s Best Hospitals for…
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Shayla Riley heads new development division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Midlands Real Estate, Raising Columbia SC
October 10, 2022
Riley joins the firm as President of New Construction Sales and Development Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Midlands Real Estate announced the launch of Raising Columbia SC, a new residential real…
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Marketing Minute: Speak Up
October 10, 2022
Marketing Minute with Erin Smith, NP Strategy How often do you share your thoughts on issues relevant to your business? This week’s video discusses the importance of speaking up.…
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