Study estimates domestic violence in South Carolina cost $358.4 million in 2020
February 14, 2022
University of South Carolina Economist to present findings in press conference A new study estimates that domestic violence in South Carolina cost $358.4 million in 2020. A press conference releasing…
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Sculpture shows from Auguste Rodin and Anila Quayyum Agha shine at the Columbia Museum of Art
February 14, 2022
Spring exhibitions offer two unique, radiant visions The Columbia Museum of Art will soon be aglow with two dynamic exhibitions of radiant sculpture from brilliant artists of international renown, both…
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Colliers brokers lease for South Carolina Hospital Association at Center Point Office Park in Columbia
February 14, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina’s Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM represented the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) in the leasing of 7,141 square feet of office space at 2000…
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SC technology company launches national collaboration with Ballotpedia
February 14, 2022
Voterheads.com, a South Carolina technology company, is excited to announce the launch of a local government monitoring collaboration with Ballotpedia.org that will allow visitors to Ballotpedia.org’s city and county web…
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United Way releases Community Assessment, announces Call to Action to assist with community’s needs
February 14, 2022
United Way of the Midlands’ 2021 Community Assessment asked hundreds of residents of Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties, “What kind of community do you want to live…
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‘Rosie the Riveter’ had a lot to say in her letters to a boy in uniform
February 14, 2022
Catherine Ladnier says her mother never threw anything away. So when she died on Mother’s Day, 2001, there were a lot of things to go through in her house in…
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Play With Purpose in The Drive Golf Tournament benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Columbia April 11-29
February 14, 2022
For 32 years, generous donors have helped advance cancer care in the Midlands through their support of Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s annual golf tournament. The 2022 tournament—The Drive—presented by Aflac,…
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Poogan’s Southern Kitchen to open in The Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing development
February 14, 2022
Poogan’s Hospitality Group to open fifth Poogan’s concept and first outside of the Charleston market Columbia, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announces that Poogan’s Southern Kitchen will be the…
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ABA names Robinson Gray’s Ashley Dixon a Pro Bono Leader for 2021
February 14, 2022
The American Bar Association has named Ashley Dixon, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, as an ABA Free Legal Answers Pro Bono Leader for 2021. This is in recognition…
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Columbia Urban League honors CIU President during Black History Month commemoration
February 14, 2022
Columbia International University President Dr. Mark Smith was surprised during CIU’s observance of Black History Month, when Columbia Urban League president and CEO James T. McLawhorn Jr. honored him with…
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10-year performance & 4-star Morningstar Overall rating for faith- & factor-based WI Fidelis
February 14, 2022
Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, has received yet again a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year, Overall, and now 10-year risk-adjusted performance among…
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MicroWedding Expo Press Release
February 14, 2022
Prime & Prim Studio of The Arts, is excited to announce next year’s Micro Wedding Expo at the newly renovated historic Hampton Preston Mansion on March 27, 2022. The Micro…
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Free cookies for record-setting deputies
February 14, 2022
McAlister’s Deli at 10254 Two Notch Road in northeast Columbia provided free cookie gift cards (redeemable for one giant cookie) for each of the 20-plus Richland County deputy sheriffs who…
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Coronavirus & vaccination update in South Carolina
February 14, 2022
Updated Feb 14, 2021 The links provided below are updated regularly as information becomes available. Keep checking back here for updates. Latest SC Data (Feb 14, 2021) SC Demographic Data…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm adds new attorney
February 13, 2022
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm announced the addition of Stephanie Besselievre. “We are excited to have Stephanie join the firm, “said founding partner…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department breaks daily record for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign
February 11, 2022
For the first time, RCSD partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands and raised $1,473.36 in one day at a single store location for the 2021 Red Kettle Campaign.…
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Avant Holdings restores the historic Laundry Building in the BullStreet District
February 11, 202215,000 square feet of mixed-use space is available for future restaurants, retail and commercial offices Avant Holdings, a South Carolina-based real estate development and investment company, announces its plans to…
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Colliers to lease and market Airport Distribution Center, a 247,000-square-foot speculative industrial development adjacent to CAE
February 10, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles have been hired for brokerage and marketing services for Airport…
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The Basics of Rehab Loans for Real Estate Investors
February 10, 2022
By Dalton Elliott Lima One Capital Real estate investors have lots of different ways to profit from buying homes. But one of the most tried and true ways is by…
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Valentine’s Day or Three Dog Night
February 10, 2022Richland County Sheriff’s Department K-9s celebrate Valentine’s Day By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Kobe, Kane, and Rudy want to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day! The three Belgian Malinois wearing…
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First Reliance Bank associates named among Most Influential business leaders
February 10, 2022
First Reliance Bank is pleased to announce that Justin Strickland, president, and Frank Bullard, corporate community relations developer, were recognized among the 2021 50 Most Influential business leaders by Columbia…
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Colliers announces brokerage professional promotions in South Carolina
February 10, 2022
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced that four brokerage associates have received promotions: Thomas Beard, SIOR and Dillon Swayngim have been promoted to Vice Presidents and Ryan McCue,…
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Dr. Kizzi Gibson kicks off campaign for S.C. Superintendent of Education
February 10, 2022
Dr. Kizzi Gibson, a classroom teacher and longtime Republican leader, is kicking off her campaign for S.C. Superintendent of Education this week. She’ll be a candidate in the June 14…
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CAE announces artists selected for the 2022 – 2023 Art in the Airport Program
February 10, 2022
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) announced the four local artists that have been selected to participate in the 2022 – 2023 Art in the Airport program. The selected artists, an…
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The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
February 10, 2022As coronavirus cases rise, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering SC DHEC to host FREE COVID-19…
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Midlands Minority Business Accelerator announces 2022 Cohort
February 10, 2022
Columbia Chamber selects eight participants for the inaugural year of the program. The Midlands Minority Business Accelerator, a program of the Columbia Chamber, is pleased to announce eight businesses that…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art Mill District Public Art Trail opportunities
February 10, 2022
701 Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) is seeking artists to develop and execute site-specific works for five gate houses located on the grounds of the historic Granby and Olympia Mills…
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South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Technical College System announce $11.5 million partnership
February 10, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) announced a three year $11.5 million partnership that will grow and expand career and technical education…
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Majority Whip Clyburn remarks on the importance of teaching “critical race facts”
February 10, 2022
U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn took to the House floor today for a Special Order Hour to deliver a Black History Month speech on the importance of not…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful welcomes new Executive Director
February 9, 2022
The Board of Directors of Keep the Midlands Beautiful is pleased to announce that Ebonee Gadson has assumed the duties of Executive Director. Ebonee’s collaborative leadership style, commitment to fostering deep…
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Statewide public relations firm hires Director of Digital Marketing & Public Relations
February 9, 2022
MPA Strategies hires Virginia Jacques as the Director of Digital Marketing and Public Relations. Virginia assists MPA clients with digital media, social media content, traditional media, videography and photography and…
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So Much to Love About 529 Plans
February 9, 2022
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Around this time of year, it seems every store I enter is full of heart-covered cards, rose bouquets or some other symbol of love. Whether…
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Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate announces record year
February 9, 2022
Not allowing the pandemic to slow them down, Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate, a leading brokerage firm representing buyers and sellers of investment real estate, announces a record year…
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Terry K. Schmoyer named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night
February 9, 2022
The South Carolina Region of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced Terry K. Schmoyer of Schmoyer and Company CPAs as the Corporate Walk Chair of its 2022 Light The…
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Assurance Financial welcomes two new lenders, Abi Snyder and Merrell Johnson
February 9, 2022
Loan Officers Abi Snyder and Merrell Johnson join Assurance Financials’ Columbia branch. The two will provide expert guidance for individuals and families navigating the mortgage process. “We are happy to…
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Jerry Chapman joins Alzheimer’s Association as Director of Ride to End ALZ® South Carolina
February 9, 2022
After 11 Years as Healthcare Executive, Chapman Switches Gears to Lead Charity Cycling Event On July 8-10, 2022, the Alzheimer’s Association® South Carolina Chapter will hold its annual cross-state cycling…
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Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County
February 9, 2022
$18 million investment will create over 90 new jobs Blue Diamond Industries, a subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB in Sweden and a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit materials for the protection…
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Robinson Gray’s Ashley Lamb to participate in Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative
February 9, 2022
Ashley Lamb, Robinson Gray law firm’s manager of HR programs and diversity and inclusion coordinator, is one of 39 to be invited to participate in the 14th Midlands class of…
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Google ratings reveal top 20 pizzerias in South Carolina
February 9, 2022
To celebrate National Pizza Day, list highlights best reviewed restaurants across the state With all of the change we’ve experienced over the past couple of years, one thing remains constant:…
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Tommy’s Express Car Wash announces grand opening
February 9, 2022
Tommy’s Express Car Wash is pleased to announce the GRAND OPENING of a new express car wash facility at 4700 Devine Street in Columbia. The Grand Opening Celebration begins Thursday,…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow named a star by South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division
February 8, 2022
The South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) has again recognized attorney La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate with Robinson Gray, as a “Star of the Quarter.” The award is given “to…
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Colliers Report: Industrial demand is unparalleled throughout South Carolina
February 8, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights An unprecedented need for industrial space throughout South Carolina is escalating speed-to-market delivery time. To secure…
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BHE GT&S provides $20,000 in scholarship grants to American Association of Blacks in Energy for Virginia, South Carolina chapters
February 8, 2022
BHE GT&S, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company, recently awarded $20,000 in grant funding to the Virginia and South Carolina Chapters of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE). Each…
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Alesia Jerrells of Recruiting Solutions selected as 2022 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year award winner
February 8, 2022
United Way of the Midlands recently announced Alesia Jerrells, VP of Operations of Recruiting Solutions, as the recipient of the 2022 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award. “This…
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Columbia Urban League Young Professionals launch 2022 Reloaded Join Week
February 8, 2022
The Columbia Urban League Young Professionals (CULYPSC), welcomes new members with a 7 day join week celebration starting February 7-14. CULYPSC is a multi-service, non-profit agency that promotes financial stability…
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Local attorney takes raising the bar to new heights
February 8, 2022
The SC Bar is featuring Columbia attorney, Kenneth Berger, of the Law Office of Kenneth Berger, for donating more than $357,000 to community programs over the past three years through…
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Sweethearts give the gift of hearty food
February 8, 2022
This February 12 & 13, a sweet gift for your sweetheart will also benefit the good works of Harvest Hope. For each pound of candy purchased on these two days,…
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The South Carolina Bar Foundation honors James C. Parham, Jr. with the DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award
February 8, 2022
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has named James C. Parham, Jr., Shareholder of Wyche, P.A., the recipient of its DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award. The award recognizes a lifetime in…
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World Food Championships’ Final Table event coming to Columbia, April 29-May 1
February 8, 2022Often referred to as “The Ultimate Food Fight,” The World Food Championships’ final competition, “The Final Table” will be held at the University of South Carolina, April 30-May 1, 2022.…
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S.C. Arts Commission to present four Governor’s Awards for the Arts in 2022
February 7, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is happy to announce four recipients who are to be honored in 2022 with South Carolina’s highest award for exceptional achievement in practicing or…
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