Steel voted Coolest Thing Made in SC
March 30, 2022
Products made at Nucor Steel in Berkeley County win Manufacturing Madness The Coolest Thing Made in SC is perhaps the hottest thing made in South Carolina. Steel, which reaches temperatures…
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Celebrate poetry with us!
March 30, 2022
Come celebrate poetry with us! Kershaw County high school students are invited to take part in a poetry competition! All participants will be invited to recite their poems at a…
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EIA data show that by 2020, U.S. households had more efficient lighting, larger TVs, and more refrigerators
March 30, 2022
U.S. households have been changing the types and number of electricity consuming devices used in homes, according to the latest data released from the 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS). The latest…
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Richland One expanding 3K programs to six sites in 2022-2023 school year
March 30, 2022
Starting early is essential in ensuring that children have the skills they need to be ready for school. As part of its school readiness initiatives, Richland One will expand its…
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Something Blue features diverse photographic interpretation of the concept of blue
March 30, 2022
PhotoSC presents Something Blue featuring the work of 15 local photographers interpreting of the concept ‘blue” in a photographic exhibition opening Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the…
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Richland Two announces new director of the Center for Inquiry effective July 2022
March 30, 2022
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Richland Two administrators announced to employees and parents at the Center for Inquiry the promotion of Dr. Emily Whitecotton to the center’s new director effective…
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Concentrated Active Ingredients & Flavors establishing operations in Lexington County
March 30, 2022
$5 million investment will create 20 new jobs Concentrated Active Ingredients & Flavors, Inc. (CAIF), a supplier of innovative naturally sourced ingredients, today announced its plans to establish operations in Lexington…
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LS3P welcomes Samantha Fellmann
March 30, 2022
LS3P is pleased to welcome Samantha Fellmann, who joins the Columbia office team as an Interior Designer. Fellmann, a graduate of University of North Carolina Greensboro with a Bachelor of…
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DeWees Real Estate Group represents new Mexican restaurant in Irmo
March 30, 2022
A new Mexican restaurant is coming soon to Irmo, SC. Que! Bueno Mexican Bar & Grill will be located in the Publix-anchored Kennerly Crossing shopping center and is expected to…
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Smith receives national infantry award
March 30, 2022Decorated Marine rifleman (infantryman) receives high Army infantry honor By Chris Carter W. Thomas Smith Jr., a South Carolina-based military technical advisor and former U.S. Marine, received the prestigious Order…
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State Credit Union groundbreaking
March 30, 2022
State Credit Union has partnered with the best of the best for construction of their brand new, 50,000 sq. ft., three-story building in downtown Columbia. The team of LCK, LLC.,…
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Trinity Partners represents Sorinex in acquiring a new manufacturing plant in Lexington County
March 30, 2022
Trinity Partners’ Macon Lovelace, SIOR, represented longtime client, Sorinex Exercise Equipment, in their purchase of a 97,000 SF industrial facility situated on 8.32 acres located at 120 Glassmaster Road in…
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Frampton Construction completes Old Dominion Freight Line service center in Columbia
March 30, 2022
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has finished work on a 63-door service center for Old Dominion Freight Line…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2021 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipients
March 30, 2022
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2021, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration…
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Press conference to announce retail donations to feeding the Carolinas food banks
March 29, 2022Who: South Carolina Retail Association (SCRA), Feeding the Carolinas (including Harvest Hope Food Bank), Retailers and Members of the South Carolina General Assembly What: The press conference will serve as…
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Wilson Kibler Commercial Real Estate announces $2 million sale of Kershaw County industrial asset
March 29, 2022
Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Columbia since 1987, is pleased to announce the recent sale of 185 W Jones Lane in Kershaw County. George McCutchen,…
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Daye North America expanding operations in Charleston County
March 29, 2022
$3.5 million investment will create 131 new jobs Daye North America, a subsidiary of Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $3.5…
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Marketing Minute Video: Being Present
March 28, 2022
Marketing Minute with Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy Re-entering the in-person world can be intimidating after so many months in virtual spaces. This week’s video shares tips for success in…
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National FFA Organization presents Mike Tighe with honorary degree
March 28, 2022
Michael Tighe, a founding member of Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm, has received the Honorary American FFA Degree. “The Honorary American FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed upon…
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New gallery exhibit opens April 1 featuring Blackburn, Geddings, Shaw and Thibeault
March 28, 2022
On Friday, April 1, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery will host an opening reception for a monthlong exhibit of works by artists Jamie Blackburn, Michael…
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CIU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing receives state approval
March 28, 2022
The South Carolina Board of Nursing has approved Columbia International University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to open this August for the 2022-2023 academic year. The program comes…
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Senator Tim Scott announces his second slate of 2022 House endorsements
March 28, 2022
Scott Endorses 12 Republicans Who Look to Help Flip the House Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott announced his second round of congressional endorsements as he helps lead Republicans to retake…
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South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs honors women
March 28, 2022Two Richland County Deputy Sheriffs among five named military Veterans of the Week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Major Maria Yturria and Master Deputy Addy Perez, both U.S. Army veterans…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics honors the People of Sonoco Products Company with Townes Award
March 28, 2022The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation honored the People of Sonoco Products Company with the 2022 Townes Award during the twenty-eighth annual Townes…
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Forensic Nurse Examiner Task Force releases SAFE designation to support sexual assault victims
March 28, 2022
The South Carolina Forensic Nurse Examiners Task Force, led by the South Carolina Victims Assistance Network (SCVAN), joined Attorney General Alan Wilson today to release the state’s new Sexual Assault…
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Dominion Energy hosts Skilled Trades Day for Midlands students
March 28, 2022
Event Highlights Sharper Focus on Hiring Diversity More than 50 Midlands high school students from diverse backgrounds got an up-close look Thursday at potential energy industry careers which do not…
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Richland Library welcomes Birds of Ballentine
March 28, 2022
Richland Library is protecting local birds in partnership with Richland County Conservation Commission and the South Carolina Wildlife Federation. Richland Library welcomes Birds of Ballentine, public art with a unique…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts: volunteer to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride!
March 28, 2022The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts report release
March 28, 2022The City of Columbia is proud to release a report detailing the analysis of data collected from the City’s periodic Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts. These counts began in 2014 in…
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Lexington District One hires Walden as assistant principal at PMS
March 28, 2022
On March 15, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Joi H. Walden as assistant principal at Pelion Middle School. Walden currently teaches sixth…
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Cognia recertifies Westwood High as highly effective school prioritizing STEM education
March 28, 2022
For the second time in five years, Westwood High School has earned Cognia’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Certification. Westwood is in an elite group of schools nationwide with…
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UofSC’s Folks Center for International Business hosting forum on March 29 on the humanitarian cost of the global food crisis
March 24, 2022
Special guest speaker David Beasley, former South Carolina governor and head of the U.N. World Food Programme, which was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize The Folks Center for…
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Wild Horses
March 24, 2022
By Tom Poland When I hear some determined soul say “wild horses couldn’t pull me away” thoughts race through my mind. First, I think of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. You’d…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel receives multiple honors for pro bono work
March 24, 2022
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has been honored nationally for its pro bono work, and four of the firm’s attorneys have received state honors as well. For the second year in…
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Give back to 25 nonprofits during United Way of the Midlands’ annual Volunteer Week
March 24, 2022
United Way of the Midlands’ annual Volunteer Week, in partnership with presenting sponsor Truist, signature sponsor Enterprise Rent-A-Car and volunteer sponsors AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, Carolina Gas Transmission, a BHE…
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Councilman Joe Walker won’t seek re-election in 2022
March 24, 2022
Councilman Joe Walker III announced Thursday he will not seek re-election for his seat on Richland County Council later this year. Walker, who was elected to a four-year term in…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
March 24, 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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R2i2 instructor is 2022-2023 STEM Educator of the Year
March 24, 2022
Kirstin Bullington, Next Energy Engineering instructor at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) Student Innovation Center, is South Carolina’s 2022 STEM Educator of the Year. The award honors educators…
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Blythewood High School opens biodiesel laboratory
March 24, 2022
Blythewood High School students say they are having the opportunity of a lifetime by learning how to recycle used cooking oil and convert it into biodiesel fuel. At a grand…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2022/2023
March 24, 2022The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023). Applications are due on Friday, March…
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Climate Ready Columbia conference will educate on local solutions
March 24, 2022
Discussions about climate change solutions often revolve around national and state efforts, but an upcoming conference at the University of South Carolina will offer local approaches to the global problem.…
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City of Columbia celebrates one of the strongest allies against climate change on Saturday
March 24, 2022On Saturday, March 26, the City of Columbia will join cities, businesses and organizations across the globe in celebrating Earth Hour, one of the world’s largest public environmental action events.…
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Eat a sub, help team South Carolina athletes
March 24, 2022
74 South Carolina Jersey Mike’s Locations Will Donate 100% of Sales to Help Local Athletes Attend the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games What: On Wednesday, March 30, “Day of Giving,” 100…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union promotes Drew Huckeba to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer
March 24, 2022
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Drew Huckeba to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. “Drew Huckeba’s strong leadership skills combined with his expertise in all areas…
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MTC Vice President honored by the S.C. Women in Higher Education Network
March 23, 2022
Dr. Mary Holloway receives Martha Kime Piper Award The South Carolina Women in Higher Education Network has named Midlands Technical College Vice President Dr. Mary Holloway as its 2022 Martha…
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Tickets on sale for Nickelodeon Red Carpet Awards Party 2022
March 23, 2022
Dress your best and join The Nickelodeon on the red carpet Sunday for the ultimate Academy Awards watch-party! Together we’ll laugh, cry, and cheer over surprise winners, fashion triumphs, and…
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SC Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) opens satellite office in Chapin
March 23, 2022
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, has opened a satellite office in Chapin, SC,…
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Trinity Partners represents Time to Shine Car Wash in their new location in Five Points
March 23, 2022
Trinity Partners’ Senior Brokerage Associate, William Mills, represented Time to Shine Car Wash, Inc. in their purchase of 1.884 acres for $1,600,000 located at 2006 Gervais Street. The premium Five…
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Arielya Binn, Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner joins Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
March 23, 2022
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP), the largest independent multi-specialty group in South Carolina, is excited to announce that Arielya Binn, AGNP has joined Amber Moses, FNP at their West Columbia…
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Join the Richland County Recreation Commission for the inaugural Richland County Player of the Year Ceremony
March 23, 2022
Commission to Award $2000 Scholarship to Top Female Basketball Player The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announced the inaugural Richland County Player of the Year – Girls’ Basketball awards ceremony.…
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