Derrick Huggins named Interim Executive Director at The Comet
November 1, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced today that it has named Derrick Huggins as the Interim Executive Director after a unanimous vote from The COMET’s Board of…
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Club Champion fitting studio now open in Columbia
November 1, 2021
Nation’s #1 Club Fitter Offers Over 50,000 Head & Shaft Combinations Custom golf club fitter Club Champion announces the opening of its new fitting studio, located at 106 Percival Road,…
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Segra Park to open back up as a public park today
November 1, 2021
Weekdays, Soda Citizens Can Walk the BlueCross BlueShield Fitness Path For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Segra Park will be reopening to the public as…
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Apollo Amateur Night Champion Brittany Turnipseed, Rod Foster & Company to perform at the Columbia Museum of Art
October 30, 2021
WHAT: Chaye Alexander presents Live on Boyd Plaza: The Soul Jazz Experience Spend the afternoon with sultry soul and jazz songstress and Apollo Amateur Night Champion Brittany Turnipseed, backed by…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Jackie Hass as Assistant Superintendent
October 30, 2021
Jackie Hass has joined McCrory Construction as Assistant Superintendent. Hass brings more than 15 years of experience in on-site supervision, field engineering and jobsite administration. Her background also includes owning…
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Choosing a Guardian for Your Minor Child
October 29, 2021
By Laird W. Green, CFP® While no one wants to think about the possibility of not being there to raise a child, naming a guardian for your child is of…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s Business Partner Appreciation Reception
October 29, 2021
Columbia Museum of Art hosted an evening of appreciation for the museum’s business partners on Oct 28, 2021. The Capital City Club catered the event. Paella was a highlight as…
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Sustain SC honors Boeing, SC Ports, Volvo Cars with inaugural Excellence in Mitigation Award
October 28, 2021
Sustain SC today honored three South Carolina organizations with the inaugural Excellence in Mitigation award, recognizing their efforts to bring economic development to our state while maintaining a positive conservation…
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South Carolina Department of Education Partners with Riley Institute to invest $1.3 million in new afterschool and summer learning leadership program
October 28, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and The Riley Institute at Furman University announced the South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) program to prepare and grow leaders who…
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The 2021 Annual Hood Construction Oyster Roast
October 28, 2021
On Wednesday October 27, Hood Construction hosted its annual Oyster Roast at its new office at 1215 Shop Road. The event featured a Lowcountry Boil and, of course, oysters! The…
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Commitment to Commencement
October 28, 2021
Have you ever thought about what can be accomplished in two million minutes? Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas has and she recently shared a…
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CAMS’ President Dave Orr assumes role of CEO
October 28, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce that President Dave Orr has taken over as CEO, a position…
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In the Huddle with “Broadway Joe”: The X’s and O’s of Medicare Coverage Options
October 28, 2021
By Brian Harmon, Director of Individual Medical at The Cason Group If you’ve watched television at all in the past 5 years, you have probably seen a commercial with Hall…
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Gov. Henry McMaster leads Republican Governors in fight to protect auto workers, manufacturers
October 27, 2021
10 Governors Sign on to McMaster’s Letter Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by 10 Republican governors in sending a letter to United States Senate and House leadership in opposition to proposed tax breaks for manufacturers…
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Tiger Companies establishing operations in Union County
October 27, 2021
$10.8 million investment will create 61 new jobs Tiger Companies, a valued-added national distributor serving the construction, surveying, home, office and medical products markets, today announced plans to establish operations…
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Colliers | South Carolina hires Brittany Hutcherson as Property Administrator in Columbia
October 27, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Brittany Hutcherson has joined the company as a Property Administrator in Real Estate Management Services (REMS) in the Columbia office. “Brittany has a decade…
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Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate announces strong 3rd quarter
October 27, 2021
Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate, a leading brokerage firm representing buyers and sellers of investment real estate, announces more than $17 million in closed sales transactions for the third…
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The Original Six Foundation raises over $120,000 for South Carolina students
October 27, 2021
Carolina Business Community Comes Together to Support Rural Students The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced over $120,000 raised for educational programs supporting students in rural and underserved areas of…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman releases statement on candidacy for 2022 election
October 27, 2021
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the following statement concerning her candidacy for re-election in 2022. “A strong public education system that offers every student, no matter where…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2021
October 26, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three- and nine- month periods ended September 30, 2021. “The third quarter was…
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SC Thrive “46 Veteran Salute” call for nominations ends October 30th
October 26, 2021
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit, calls for nominations to honor 46 veterans across the state. This event, entitled “The 46 Veteran Salute” will recognize one veteran in each county in…
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Secretary Raimondo appoints 11 leaders to FirstNet Board, names Stephen Benjamin as new Board Chair
October 26, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointment of 11 leaders in public safety, technology and finance to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority).…
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Brandon Rattray joins Robinson Gray law firm as associate
October 26, 2021
Attorney Brandon Rattray has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. His practice will focus on workers’ compensation. Brandon received his Juris Doctor degree this spring from the University…
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Wingard’s Market expands Gift Shoppe and announces dates for holiday open house
October 26, 2021
Just in time for the Holidays, Wingard’s Market, one of the state’s most recognizable destination plant and flower markets, is expanding its Gift Shoppe to allow for additional unique merchandise…
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Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School Celebrations 100th Anniversary
October 26, 2021
Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School (WLGOS), one of the oldest and most reliable continuing education schools in South Carolina, celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year. The school, established by Dr.…
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Homeless No More holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new education facility
October 25, 2021
Homeless No More, a nonprofit offering emergency services, transitional and affordable housing for homeless families across the Midlands, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 25 for their new education…
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Building I-73 is in the state’s best interest
October 25, 2021
By Richard Eckstrom – S.C. Comptroller Supporters of a proposed stretch of interstate connecting I-95 to Myrtle Beach recently got a couple of pieces of welcome, long-awaited news. A judge…
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Robinson Gray’s La’Jessica Stringfellow joins Leadership Columbia class of 2022
October 25, 2021
La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named to the Leadership Columbia class of 2022. She is one of 65 rising community leaders named to the…
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Marketing Minute: Best Practices and Advice
October 25, 2021
Marketing Minute with Krystal Cau, NP Strategy Marketing has always been important for the success of any business. However, since the many changes the world encountered due to the pandemic,…
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Electric Cooperatives host “Ride Across South Carolina” to raise awareness for heart disease
October 25, 2021
The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country…
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USC Columbia Technology Incubator receives $200,000 scholarship grant from Truist
October 25, 2021
The USC Columbia Technology Incubator announced Monday (Oct. 25) a $200,000 grant from Truist Financial Corporation through the Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation, to provide…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reveals his latest list of unclaimed funds
October 22, 2021
Channeling his inner Halloween spirit, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has a scared up a list of South Carolinians with “spooky names” that are owed unclaimed money. “No tricks, just treats…
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Columbia Chamber Partner Engagement
October 22, 2021
Columbia Chamber held the Partner Engagement on October 21st at Nexsen Pruet’s Roof Top Plaza on Main St., Columbia for an evening of fun and networking! Food was provided by…
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South Carolina Governor, officials celebrate Generac Trenton facility opening
October 22, 2021
Generac officially opens new facility that will provide 750 new jobs in SC Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other…
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Sheriff Lott is the reigning boiled peanut eating champion
October 22, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As if being named National Sheriff of the Year 2021 and S.C. Sheriff of the Year 2021 were not enough, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott…
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Brennan Reeves joins LCK as Project Manager
October 21, 2021
LCK announces the addition of Brennan Reeves to its Columbia team of project management professionals. Brennan will be bringing his management expertise to LCK’s clients as he serves as owner’s…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center provides Halloween tips for parents and caregivers amid COVID-19 Halloween season
October 21, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is sharing tips for parents and caregivers to consider to keep children safe…
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Boxes & Bows Campaign sparks joy of giving for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
October 21, 2021
Boxes & Bows, a holiday mailbox swag campaign, sparks the joy of giving for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands. Residents of Richland and Lexington Counties are invited to participate in Boxes…
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Greenville taxpayer sues to recover illegal fees from county
October 21, 2021
A Greenville County taxpayer has sued the county to recover, for himself and others, fees that the South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that the county had charged illegally. Greenville…
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Obsidio, Inc. expands clinical advisory Board with two new Members
October 21, 2021
Obsidio, Inc., a medical device company pioneering groundbreaking therapies in endovascular embolization, announced the expansion of its clinical advisory board with the appointment of two new members – Jafar Golzarian,…
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911 Communications Center seeks re-accreditation, invites public comment
October 21, 2021
A team of Assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) will conduct a virtual assessment beginning Nov. 1, 2021 through Nov. 2, 2021, to examine…
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More than 2,200 Columbia elementary students are safer online with lessons from Center for Cyber Safety and Education
October 21, 2021
112 Classrooms City-Wide Received Free Cyber Safety Education As Part Of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month The Center for Cyber Safety and Education answered the call of concerned technology and learning…
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SC Secretary of State issues annual Wise Giving Report and Give Smart Watch List as part of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
October 21, 2021
Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the release of his office’s 2020-2021 Wise Giving Report and the 2021 Give Smart Watch List, in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW). …
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AgFirst names new chief administrative and marketing officers
October 20, 2021
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank today announced two executive promotions. Jamie Bumgarner was named chief administrative officer, and Juan Silvera was appointed to the newly created position of chief marketing officer.…
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Interim HealthCare hiring home health professionals to support increased need for services in the Midlands
October 20, 2021
Home health services are expecting to see continued growth in the coming years, based on a projection of 350 percent growth for the population aged 85 and older by 2050,…
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The Excursion Show embarks on Lake Murray Country
October 20, 2021
The Excursion Show TV crew embarked on the Lake Murray Country region to film two episodes of The Excursion Show, airing on Bally Sports Southeast. The crew explored the Lake…
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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
October 20, 2021
The Lexington Police Department, along with the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be working together on Saturday, October 23, 2021, for…
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LWV of the Columbia area provides voter education tool VOTE411
October 20, 2021
Ahead of elections this fall, the League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides simple, helpful tools…
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Chapin’s Crossland wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on Lake Murray
October 20, 2021
Pro Johnathan Crossland of Chapin, South Carolina brought a three-day total of 15 bass to the scale weighing 43 pounds, 12 ounces to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Presented by…
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The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
October 20, 2021
To prevent coronavirus cases from rising, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering with…
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