Miss Emily’s Oak
April 20, 2022
By Tom Poland She planted the oak some sixty-eight years ago. Miss Emily was around twenty-six then. The years passed, the tree grew, and today it’s a setting Normal…
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City of Columbia to host career fair April 26
April 20, 2022
WHO: City of Columbia Departments WHAT: The City of Columbia will be hosting a career fair to promote openings within various departments. On the spot interviews will be held during the career…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces State receives $86.5 million in tobacco settlement funds
April 20, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the State secured $86,543,749.93 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s…
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SBA approves Gov. Henry McMaster’s request for disaster assistance
April 20, 2022
Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, and Orangeburg Counties Included in Disaster Declaration Following Severe Storms and Tornadoes on April 5-6 Following Governor Henry McMaster’s April 15 request, the U.S. Small Business…
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Symrise Pet Food expanding operations in Greenwood County
April 20, 2022
$65.5 million investment will create 65 new jobs Symrise Pet Food, a global leader in the pet food industry, announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County by building a…
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Government charge cards require stringent oversight
April 20, 2022
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller Government procurement cards, known as p-cards, are intended to streamline routine purchases such as for office supplies and small dollar items. Functioning like credit cards…
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Joseph Berry shares prosecutorial experience at animal cruelty training conference
April 20, 2022
Joseph Berry, an attorney with Lewis Babcock law firm, shared advice on enforcing laws against perpetrators of animal cruelty with statewide law enforcement and animal control officers at a two-day…
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Mimi Jones jazzes up More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series
April 19, 2022
Close out Jazz Appreciation Month in style at the Columbia Museum of Art The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series with Mimi Jones, the…
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Veteran to tell the story of the Mobile Riverine Force in Vietnam
April 19, 2022
Tillman Abell, an ROTC-trained Army officer from Wofford College, took command of a platoon with the 9th Infantry Division in the Mekong Delta on March 28, 1968, when the Tet…
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns spot in Newsweek’s six best orthopaedic ambulatory surgery centers in the United States
April 19, 2022
The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery has again been recognized as one of the best ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the nation by Newsweek. Working with data research…
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Local food vendors bring cultural and traditional cuisine to Cayce’s Soiree on State
April 18, 2022
The City of Cayce is thrilled to announce the food vendors for the return of their premiere Springtime event, the Soiree on State; held on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $71 million for South Carolina transit projects
April 18, 2022
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina will receive $71,283,892 from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to support transit projects across the state. This investment will…
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CBRE Columbia welcomes Tim Lovett to the Office Brokerage Team
April 18, 2022
CBRE announced that Tim Lovett has joined the Columbia Office Team. Tim will work alongside Martin Moore, Aaron Dupree, and Marie Dieckmann, specializing in office leasing and investment sales. “We…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful Earth Day clean-up in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood
April 18, 2022
On Saturday, April 23rd, the City of Columbia joins Keep the Midlands Beautiful for their Earth Day/Spotless Service Saturday clean-up in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood. The City of Columbia…
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As weather warms, DHEC cautions citizens on potential dangers of algal blooms
April 18, 2022
As swimmers and boaters begin to enjoy the warmer weather on South Carolina’s lakes and rivers, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) cautions citizens to be aware…
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City Council Meeting
April 18, 2022On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, the City of Columbia will hold a City Council meeting at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201. View the City…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Carolinas announces sale of Woodley’s Garden Centers
April 18, 2022
Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sale of Woodley’s Garden Center, with locations in Irmo and Northeast Columbia, to B.B. Barns, Inc, based in Asheville, North Carolina. The company’s former owners,…
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Chappell, Smith and Arden raises the bar with their work with Homeward Bound Pet Rescue
April 18, 2022
The South Carolina Bar is recognizing Chappell, Smith and Arden law firm, for #RaisingtheBar by working to raise funds and awareness for the Homeward Bound Pet Rescue. The firm will…
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Chernoff Newman hires five new associates
April 18, 2022
Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, has hired a group of new team members as it prepares for unprecedented growth throughout 2022. The…
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Helping Our Service Members During Military Saves Month
April 17, 2022
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis I always look forward to recognizing and promoting the annual observance of Financial Literacy Month in April. As State Treasurer, I enjoy providing our…
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Trinity Partners facilitates recent development site sale in North Myrtle Beach
April 15, 2022
Trinity Partners’ Macon Lovelace, SIOR, recently facilitated a development site sale in North Myrtle Beach. The 10.88-acre site is situated at the corner of Highway 17 South and North Myrtle…
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Owens Insurance Agency promotes Sandra Johnson to Director of Operations
April 14, 2022
Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency with a 70-year presence in the Upstate, has promoted Sandra Johnson, CISR, INS, SM, to Director of Operations. Johnson serves as the point…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC names Donna Waites new president
April 14, 2022The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has named Donna L. Waites as its new president effective July 2022. Waites will take over for retiring leader, Tom Keith. “Waites is a proven leader and…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK announce 2021 company awards
April 14, 2022
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina and LCK presented 2021 awards at the company’s annual celebration which was held at Riverbanks Zoo on…
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Scott Burriss joins LCK as Senior Project Manager
April 14, 2022
LCK announces the addition of Scott Burriss to its Columbia team of project management professionals. Burriss brings a diverse technical background and broad management experience to his new position. His…
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Setting the atmosphere
April 14, 2022
By Jeff Becraft The following is a poem I wrote one Poetry Night with the students. The local artist, Eboni, had sown the vision with us about what poetry should…
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ElevatED4SC Vodcast focuses on education beyond just the classroom
April 14, 2022
The days of compartmentalizing the education experience for students and their families needs to be a thing of the past. That’s the topic of discussion around the “whole child” approach…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina recognized for being easy to do business with
April 14, 2022
Dominion Energy South Carolina has been recognized as one of the easiest utilities to transact business with, according to Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics advisory firm. Dominion Energy…
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South Carolina ETV’s ‘Downing of a Flag’ nominated for Peabody Award
April 14, 2022
Chosen out of 1,300 entries, the documentary is one of 60 nominated for prestigious award Downing of a Flag, a two-hour, two-part documentary film that focuses on the history of…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union selects new Vice President of Human Resources
April 14, 2022
SAFE Federal Credit Union selected Thomas Galloway as its new Vice President of Human Resources. “Thomas Galloway’s strong organizational leadership and team building skills will be a perfect fit for…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
April 14, 2022The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) Seeking to fill three (3) vacancies: Two (2) in the…
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Spectrum launches gigabit broadband, mobile, TV and voice services in Richland County
April 14, 2022
Spectrum Internet® with Starting Speeds of 200 Mbps Now Available to More Than 200 Homes and Small Businesses Network Buildout is Part of Spectrum’s $5 Billion, Multiyear Rural Digital Opportunity…
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The City of Cayce and the Cayce Police Department announces a new community partnership with Jim Hudson Automotive Group
April 13, 2022
The details of the ongoing partnership and the donation of E-Bikes and the use of E-technology (E- Speed Trailers, E-Cameras), by the Police Department will be held on April 14,…
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First Reliance Bank announces leadership changes in the Midlands market
April 13, 2022
First Reliance Bank announced the promotion of Michael Edens to Market President of Columbia; the relocation of Brent Mackie, Regional Executive, to the Lexington market; and the hiring of Casey…
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Zach Brown promoted to Vice President, Director of Customer Solutions and Asset Management
April 13, 2022
Zach Brown has been promoted to Vice President, Director of Customer Solutions and Asset Management. He joined the bank in 2017 where he served as Vice President, Default Management and…
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LS3P merges with two North Carolina firms
April 13, 2022
LS3P announced mergers with two North Carolina architecture firms: TFF Architects & Planners, LLP of Greensboro, NC and PFA Architects, P.A., of Asheville, NC. The mergers expand LS3P’s footprint in…
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Turner Padget continues expansion across its South Carolina footprint
April 13, 2022
COLUMBIA/FLORENCE/GREENVILLE, S.C. – Turner Padget announced the additions of Charles S. Gwynne, Jr., of counsel, to the firm’s Columbia office, Christopher D. Scalzo, of counsel, to the firm’s Greenville office…
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Trinity Partners facilitates recent lease of 3227 Sunset Blvd. to Columbia Eye Clinic
April 13, 2022
Columbia Eye Clinic, the largest medical and surgical ophthalmology practice in the Midlands, has signed a lease for 5,700 square feet at 3227 Sunset Boulevard, Suite C in West Columbia.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs Convention of the States bill into law, issues signing statement
April 13, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today signed into law H. 3205, Convention of the States, and issued a signing statement. “Efforts to rein in federal spending and reduce the national debt have repeatedly met…
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South Carolina Humanities now accepting nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities
April 13, 2022
Open call for nominations now through May 14, 2022. South Carolina Humanities is accepting nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the Fresh Voices in the Humanities Awards through May 14, 2022. Established in…
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The Blood Connection, Columbia Fireflies partner to increase blood donation in the Midlands
April 13, 2022
Hosting three blood drives during ‘Lifesaver League’ Season The Blood Connection and the Columbia Fireflies are proud to announce a new partnership in 2022 that will encourage blood donation in…
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DHEC partners with Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center on Diabetes Intervention Program
April 13, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) to raise awareness about diabetes and inform the public on ways to prevent the serious, chronic…
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Autonomous vehicle company Argo AI establishing operations in Greenville County
April 13, 2022
$2.6 million investment expected to create 40 new jobs Argo AI (Argo), a global autonomy products and services company, will establish a test facility in Greenville County. The company’s $2.6 million…
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Two new highway signs honor fallen deputies
April 13, 2022Signs memorialize deceased Deputies Jerry Lee Hurd, Jr. and Darral Keith Lane, Sr. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. TWO NEW MEMORIAL HIGHWAY SIGNS were erected and unveiled in Richland County…
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Miwon Specialty Chemical USA, Inc. celebrates grand opening in Richland County, SC
April 12, 2022
Company hosts ribbon cutting to showcase its newest manufacturing facility Company leaders from Miwon Specialty Chemical USA, Inc. welcomed stakeholders and community allies to the grand opening and ribbon cutting…
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SCDOI Director Ray Farmer to retire after 9 years of service
April 12, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced the retirement of South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) Director Ray Farmer after nine years of service, effective April 15, 2022. “Under the leadership of…
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Fuyao Glass America Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County
April 12, 2022
$34.5 million investment to create 121 new jobs Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), today announced plans to expand its…
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Fuyao Glass America announces major expansion in Greenville County, SC
April 12, 2022
Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $34.5 million…
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Dual enrollment trains a skilled workforce
April 12, 2022
Midlands Technical College is serving more dual enrollment students than ever. This growth comes as part of intentional efforts to grow the percentage of those students enrolled in career training…
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Harvest Hope is asking the community to spring into action
April 12, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank invites local communities to join them during the month of April and take action to raise awareness of people facing hunger across South Carolina through their…
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