Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to remove toxic waste from USS Yorktown
July 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-20, which directs the South Carolina Office of Resilience to begin the process of removing hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic pollutants…
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Angela Crosland named SCSBA Director of Communications
July 11, 2022
Angela Crosland has been named Director of Communications for the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA). Crosland is a familiar face at the SCSBA after having previously served as the…
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Tickets go on sale July 1st at 10AM for the Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at the Ballpark 2022
July 11, 2022
Featuring Multi-Platinum, Country Music Artist Chris Lane The Big Red Barn Retreat announced its Fifth Annual Fall Jam at the Ballpark 2022 concert. The concert will be held on October…
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With summer here, time for officials to focus on power reliability
July 11, 2022
By Cline Jones In the wake of COVID, most Americans for the first time have been forced to face an ugly truth: supply chains are more fragile than we ever…
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Celebrate the 32nd Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K Oct. 22 at Segra Park
July 11, 2022
The 32nd Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K will be celebrated in person on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., in…
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PBS Short Film Festival to feature three films from SCETV Presents series “Reel South”
July 11, 2022
The PBS Short Film Festival, a multiplatform initiative to increase the reach and visibility of independent filmmakers from across the country, has announced that three films from the South Carolina ETV…
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American Red Cross receives $5,000 donation from Callison Tighe & Robinson
July 8, 2022
The Central South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross has received a donation of $5,000 from Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm. “The American Red Cross is an organization…
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Kami Carden promoted to manager of CAMS community support team
July 8, 2022
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), a frontrunner in the community association management industry throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce that Kami Carden has been promoted to manager of its…
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So exactly who is smarter here?
July 8, 2022
By Jeff Becraft I am not so sure about the smart in smartphone. I do enjoy the camera, and being able to listen to songs while I mow the…
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S.C. Arts Commission names FY2023 fellowship recipients
July 8, 2022
Program changes reinforce the arts’ influence in the creative economy A diverse group of four South Carolina artists working in different artistic disciplines are the latest recipients of new-look $10,000…
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DHEC announces first confirmed cases of monkeypox infection in South Carolina
July 8, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed two cases of monkeypox infection in a person in the Midlands region and another person in the Lowcountry…
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South Carolina officials announce infestation of Asian longhorned ticks
July 8, 2022
Ask Public to Help Limit Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases South Carolina public health and livestock officials have recently identified a large population of Asian longhorned ticks infesting a pasture at a…
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LIVE PD to return as On Patrol: Live
July 7, 2022New program airing on REELZ will follow format of the former A&E television series By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) – the only LIVE PD…
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Executive Director – GrowCo
July 7, 2022
Interested in the role? Complete this form -> https://tinyurl.com/GrowCoCola GrowCo is an Entrepreneur Support Organization in Columbia, South Carolina created in 2019 by a group of motivated local entrepreneurs. Over…
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Job Fair at Blue Diamond Industries – July 13
July 7, 2022
Blue Diamond Industries is having a job fair at their new facility in Clinton. Come as you are – we will be conducting open interviews on the spot. Open positions: …
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Blink Book Review #5: “Bird by Bird” by Anne Lamott
July 7, 2022
This is the fifth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell I recently reread Anne Lamott’s “Bird by Bird” for the umpteenth time in…
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SC Public Radio’s Victoria Hansen nominated for Radio Reporter of the Year
July 7, 2022South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce that SC Public Radio reporter Victoria Hansen has been nominated for Radio Reporter of the Year by the South…
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Columbia architecture, interiors & planning firm Garvin Design Group celebrates 19 years
July 7, 2022
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked 19 years as a business on June 26, 2022. Scott Garvin established his firm in the historic Gervais Place building…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading law firm in 2022 Chambers USA
July 7, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice areas in South Carolina:…
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The PGA TOUR returns to the Palmetto State in October for THE CJ CUP in South Carolina
July 7, 2022
As golf is surging in popularity around the country, state and industry leaders are pleased to welcome the PGA TOUR to Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland for THE CJ CUP…
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UofSC and Lexington Medical Center enter new partnership for clinical training of nurses and physicians
July 7, 2022
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) board of trustees announced a new phase in a growing public-private partnership between the university’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center (LMC). A 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art nursing simulation center and teaching space…
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Unassailable greatness
July 6, 2022
How Tom Mullikin’s greatness has been achieved by bringing others with him By W. Thomas Smith Jr. What might we say about a great man (or a great woman) or…
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SC Bar recognizes the Joye Law Firm for raising the bar
July 6, 2022
The SC Bar recognizes Joye Law Firm for their recent $100,000 donation to the Charleston Animal Society to provide care and to find loving homes for pets and the firm…
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South Carolina State Fair Accepting Entries for 2022 Competitive Exhibits
July 6, 2022
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 12-23, 2022, at the S.C. State Fair. The annual exhibits will…
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New owners acquire Sig Cox Heating and Air Conditioning
July 5, 2022
Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sale of Sig Cox Heating and Air Conditioning based in Augusta, Georgia to JSM Family Holdings Corporation. Sig Cox has been a premier provider of…
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A Conversation with James Chappell, CEO, SCBIO
July 5, 2022
In November of 2021, SCBIO named James Chappell as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. South Carolina life sciences has seen a near-doubling of firms and 40% increase…
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Gov. Henry McMaster directs state agencies to publicly disclose information on budget earmark recipients
July 5, 2022
Governor’s executive order shines spotlight on how funds are spent Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2022-19, which directs state agencies to disclose online detailed information about the entities who are…
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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project
July 5, 2022
Proposals Due August 12, 2022 The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2023 class project. Each year, the LC Class chooses a…
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BlueCross BlueShield of SC names new president and CEO
July 5, 2022
David S. Pankau has been named chairman of the board effective April 21, 2022, and Michael J. Mizeur has been named president and CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
July 5, 2022
Borealis Global Advisory and CarbonCents were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. Infinity Collar and SiteMarker received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access…
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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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