First Reliance Bank promotes three to SVP

  March 23, 2022

First Reliance Bank announced three top-level executive promotions to Senior Vice President. Ross Foshee, Senior Vice President and Controller, John Lindley, Senior Vice President, Director of Operations, and Robert Mayhue,…

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Pratrivero USA establishing operations in Orangeburg County

  March 22, 2022

$17.6 million investment to create 34 new jobs Pratrivero USA, a division of Pratrivero Nonwovens – a global leading producer of nonwoven fabric using stitchbond technology – today announced plans to…

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Fireflies launch new volunteer fundraising opportunity 

  March 22, 2022

Organizations can work alongside Fireflies staff at home games to raise money  The Columbia Fireflies today announced a new in-game volunteer program to help benefit local organizations seeking ways to…

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Popular pinniped prepares for journey west

  March 20, 2022

Zoo Guests Encouraged to Visit this Weekend for Final Farewell One of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s most popular pinnipeds will soon be headed west. Guests are encouraged to visit the…

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County reschedules zoning public hearing for April

  March 20, 2022

Richland County Planning & Development reminds residents and property owners that a zoning public hearing set for Tuesday, March 22 has been rescheduled. Items from the March 22 agenda, which…

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What’s happening at Richland Library

  March 20, 2022

Richland Library’s mission is to help our customers learn, create and share. We are continuing to offer programs, both familiar and new, and we are finding creative ways to connect…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis files for re-election

  March 20, 2022

Midlands Republican Says More Work to be Done   State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced he will seek re-election as the “State’s Banker,” who manages, invests and retains custody of $60 billion…

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Veteran educator named principal of Irmo High School

  March 20, 2022

Veteran educator Dr. Kaaren Hampton has been named principal at Irmo High School International School for the Arts. Hampton replaces Dr. Robin Hardy, who is stepping down from the position…

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Ready for the Cocky Trot 5K?

  March 20, 2022

Put on your racing shoes Registration for the Cocky Trot 5K & Fun Run/Walk is NOW LIVE! The Cocky Trot 5K & Fun Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, April 16.…

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Chernoff Newman promotes three senior leaders

  March 18, 2022

Chernoff Newman, a leading integrated marketing communications firm based in the Carolinas, has promoted three senior-level employees after another year of continued growth. The well-established agency, which is celebrating its…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $90,000 to nine local Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofit organizations

  March 17, 2022

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, has awarded $90,000 in unrestricted General Operating Support grants to nine Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits in the Midlands. The Community…

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ROI Commercial Brokers sell 18,000 SF office building

  March 16, 2022

ROI Commercial Broker and principal, George Meetze, recently represented the Seller in the sale of the +/- 18,000 square feet multi-tenant office building located at 1100 Shirley Street, Columbia, SC.…

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Quest for Quasi!

  March 16, 2022

Youth Production Opens at the Arts Center of Kershaw County The Arts Center of Kershaw County and the Kershaw County Theatre Guild will present the youth production of Quest for Quasi! written…

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Governor Henry McMaster files for re-election

  March 16, 2022

Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette today filed for re-election at the South Carolina Election Commission. During a press conference earlier in the day at the South Carolina…

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State Grand Jury indicts Cory Howerton Fleming, Richard Alexander Murdaugh

  March 16, 2022

State Grand Jury Indicts Cory Howerton Fleming for Money Laundering, Computer Crimes, Criminal Conspiracy, False Statement or Misrepresentation in Connection with an Insurance Transaction, and Breach of Trust; Richard Alexander…

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CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County

  March 16, 2022

$13 million investment to create 32 new jobs CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will…

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Richland Library seeks submissions for Pop-Up Art Shows

  March 16, 2022

Outdoor Exhibition Series to Highlight Work of Local BIPOC Artists Richland Library is collaborating with local visual artist Jeff Rivers to expand the social and economic participation of underserved artists…

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The Best Drink Of Water

  March 16, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland Seems to me, as the old folks would say, an aluminum dipper delivered the best drink of water. You’d sink that dipper into a wooden bucket. And…

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