State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 20 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 6, 2022South 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, 2022Intensive 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, 2022Marketing 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, 2022The 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, 2022Founders 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, 2022By 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, 2022La’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, 2022The 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, 2022Following 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, 2022Two 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, 2022Season 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, 2022AiR 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, 2022Today, 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, 2022On 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, 2022Richland 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, 2022The 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, 2022Columbia 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, 2022The 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, 2022The 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, 2022Shows 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, 2022In 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, 2022The 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, 2022The 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, 2022A 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, 2022The 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, 2022Five 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, 2022On 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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ElevatED4SC video podcast challenges business leaders to see education differently
May 31, 2022The final episode of the ElevatED4SC video podcast’s first season looks at real-life solutions reflecting hope for South Carolina education through the eyes of a successful business leader. This episode…
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School District Five announces new principal for Oak Pointe Elementary School
May 31, 2022Veteran educator Linard McCloud has been named the new principal of Oak Pointe Elementary School. McCloud currently serves as assistant principal at Dutch Fork High School. McCloud replaces Kristie Smith…
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SeamonWhiteside offers actionable strategies to recruit top talent and build a strong workforce
May 31, 2022SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, offers hiring strategies for companies to build a strong workforce successfully. These actionable tips aim to create an efficient and…
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Take a bite out of hunger and save on Zoo admission during Toucan Tuesdays
May 31, 2022Community Partnership Benefitting Harvest Hope Food Bank Returns June 14 Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is excited to partner with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. Beginning…
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Lawrence promoted to SCSBA General Counsel
May 31, 2022Stephanie N. Lawrence, who currently serves as the Director of Policy and Legal Services with the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) has been promoted to General Counsel and Director…
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SHERIFF LOTT: “We are losing a generation of young people”
May 31, 2022Cultural sea change necessary to thwart gun violence By Sheriff Leon Lott Let me begin with the bottom line: We are losing a generation of 14-to-28-year-olds to gun violence. In…
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National Dam Safety Awareness Day
May 31, 2022During National Dam Safety Awareness Day, DHEC Spotlights the Essential Work of its Dams & Reservoirs Safety Program to Help Protect Lives, Property and the Environment In South Carolina, the S.C.…
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Northwestern Mutual receives fifth consecutive Top Workplaces in South Carolina accolade
May 31, 2022Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fifth consecutive year. With offices in Greenville, Charleston and…
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More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series returns with Benny Starr
May 31, 2022Celebrate Black Music Month with a free talk and concert at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series with Benny Starr, the…
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Northwestern Mutual receives fifth consecutive Top Workplaces in South Carolina accolade
May 31, 2022Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fifth consecutive year. With offices in Greenville, Charleston and…
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Workforce gaming apps company Skillsgapp appoints John Zwolinski as Chief Experience Officer
May 31, 2022Soft skills and middle-skills gaming app company skillsgapp has hired John Zwolinski as its Chief Experience Officer. The new position is responsible for the development and performance of skillsgapp’s internal…
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RCSD designated Purple Heart Law Enforcement Agency
May 31, 2022Sheriff’s Department officially joins hands with the Military Order of the Purple Heart By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott publicly declared the Richland County Sheriff’s Department…
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The Friends of African American Art & Culture celebrates first-ever art acquisition
May 27, 2022Honor a major milestone at FAAAC presents Modern Rhythms on June 2 CMA affinity group the Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC) announces their first-ever art acquisition —…
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Flock and Rally Marketing & Communications celebrates three staff promotions
May 27, 2022Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announces the promotion of Rachel Carter to director of administration, Hailey Covell to director of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Eddie Wales, Motor Supply Company Bistro
May 26, 2022The 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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The Turning Pointe relocates to Five Points
May 26, 2022The City of Columbia proudly welcomed The Turning Pointe, a retailer of premium dancewear and accessories to their newly established location in Five Points. The 35-year-old legacy establishment is relocating…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 finalizes class project at Transitions
May 25, 2022Finished Project Represents Combined Community Effort The Leadership Columbia Class of 2022 (LC22) recently completed its ambitious class project at Transitions Homeless Center. Since February, LC22 has been helping Transitions…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith welcomes Mark Gettig as Chief Operating Officer
May 25, 2022McMillan Pazdan Smith (Columbia, SC) has named Mark Gettig to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Gettig brings extensive experience to this new operation leadership position for the firm. He…
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State Museum upgrades planetarium & 4D theater with 4K visuals and more
May 25, 2022Guests can enjoy brighter & more vibrant visuals with a new lineup of shows. The South Carolina State Museum recently completed exciting upgrades to both its planetarium and 4D theater,…
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40th Annual St. Pat’s Five Points was a success
May 25, 2022Five Points Association Thanks Midlands’ Charities for Their Support with a Donation! The Five Points Association is excited that they were able to, once again, host St. Pat’s in Five…
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