COMET Chat with LeRoy DesChamps – June 2021
June 23, 2021
Greetings! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the June 2021 version of COMET Chat. This is our first “chat” since assuming my new role as Interim Executive Director…
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Colliers | South Carolina hires Paige Jernigan as the Accounting and Finance Coordinator in Columbia
June 23, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Paige Jernigan has joined the company as the Accounting and Finance Coordinator in the Columbia office. “We’re delighted to welcome Paige to Colliers,” said…
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STL establishing operations in Kershaw County
June 23, 2021
$23 million investment will create 120 new jobs over the next few years Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL), a leading digital network integration company, today announced plans to establish operations in Kershaw County.…
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Cliff Holekamp elected to SC Launch Inc. Board of Directors
June 23, 2021
Cliff Holekamp, cofounder and managing director of Cultivation Capital, was recently elected to the SC Launch, Inc. board of directors. SC Launch, Inc. is the investment affiliate of the South…
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Deputy proves to be larger than life
June 23, 2021
The story of RCSD Corporal Ryan MacAdams By W. Thomas Smith Jr. IT’S BEEN SAID THAT DYNAMITE COMES IN SMALL PACKAGES. And it does. Then there is a tiny chip…
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Wilson Kibler Commercial Real Estate expands property management division
June 23, 2021
Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Columbia since 1987, is thrilled to announce plans to expand its property management division with the recent hiring of Colin…
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County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program fulfills $5M in requests
June 22, 2021
Funding for those impacted by COVID-19 remains available; call toll-free 855-216-9198 to apply Richland County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) reached a milestone this week, approving more than $5 million in…
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New members join South Carolina First Steps leadership team
June 22, 2021
South Carolina First Steps has two new members of its leadership team. Karen Oliver joined the agency in February as the Early Childhood Advisory Council’s (ECAC) Program Manager, and Derek…
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Step into a good book & experience Richland Library’s Storywalk®
June 22, 2021
Step into a good book with Richland Library’s first interactive Storywalk® in the Midlands, located at Doko Meadows Park (100 Alvina Hagood Circle, Blythewood). It offers a new opportunity for…
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Congressman Clyburn announces families will start receiving expanded Child Tax Credit checks in July
June 22, 2021U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn is reminding all South Carolinians that the major expansion of the Child Tax Credit for 2021 included in the American Rescue Plan will…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces FY2022 fellows
June 22, 2021
South Carolina artists exhibiting hard work and exceptional ability in visual art, craft, and media production and screenwriting are recipients of fiscal year 2022 South Carolina Arts Commission fellowships. The…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of S.C. reaches $80 million grant funding milestone during 25th anniversary
June 22, 2021
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 91 grants totaling $1.5 million to South Carolina nonprofits working to make life better for people experiencing poverty. This latest round…
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Oshkosh Defense establishing operations in Spartanburg County
June 22, 2021
$155 million investment will create more than 1,000 new jobs Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), today announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The $155…
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New 20-acre public park opens at Bull Street
June 22, 2021Yesterday, Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Council members, and the Parks & Recreation Department celebrated the opening of the newly developed Page Ellington Park, a 20-acre public park at Bull Street.…
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SCRA announces successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure
June 22, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure, LLC. This exit yielded excellent returns for the continued support of additional technology-based startups…
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International best selling author of Contagious, Jonah Berger, to headline Columbia’s 2021 Growth Summit
June 21, 2021
GrowCo is thrilled to announce Jonah Berger, a world-renowned expert on change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on, will be headlining the…
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Councilwoman Cheryl English to hold pair of meet-and-greets
June 21, 2021
Richland County Councilwoman Cheryl English, District 10, will partner with state Sen. Darrell Jackson to host two in-person meet-and-greet sessions this week. Both officials will be available for one-on-one conversations…
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Turner Padget Shareholder Reginald “Reggie” Belcher honored with South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2021 Leadership in Law Award
June 21, 2021
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Shareholder Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been named a 2021 Leadership in Law honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The annual event recognizes…
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United Community Bank expands lending capabilities with USDA loans
June 21, 2021
United Community Bank welcomes David Matthews as a Business Development Officer under its newly created USDA Lending Group. Matthews brings extensive experience to this role, having recently served as the…
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Sync.MD establishing operations in Anderson County
June 21, 2021
Medical data company relocating headquarters in the Upstate, creating 10 new jobs Sync.MD, a medical data company, announced plans to establish operations in Anderson County, creating 10 new jobs.…
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S.C. Treasurer’s Office aids University of South Carolina with bond issue for Campus Village
June 21, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that on June 15, 2021, his office assisted the University of South Carolina with the issuance of $180,045,000 (par) in Higher Education Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A and…
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Columbia Chamber announces second annual SC Leadership Exchange
June 21, 2021
South Carolina Chambers Unite to Hold Joint Virtual Conference The Columbia Chamber will partner with the Greenville and Charleston Metro Chambers on the second annual SC Leadership Exchange, presented by…
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Increased demand for home appliance parts drums up expansion of KRA Operations LLC facility in Newberry County, SC
June 21, 2021$23.5 Million investment triples facility’s footprint and will provide 120 new job opportunities With just one year under its belt at its first U.S. facility, KRA Operations LLC is expanding…
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IT-oLogy joins forces with SC Department of Education to provide “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students
June 21, 2021
IT-oLogy is now accepting registrations for the second year of its “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students. Funded by the SC Department of Education, the “Tech-in-a-Box” program ensures…
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Hood Construction moves to new office at 1215 Shop Road in Columbia, SC
June 21, 2021
Hood Construction is excited to share that its team has moved to a new office at 1215 Shop Road, just down the road from its former office of 25 years.…
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EngenuitySC announces Mayor Steve Benjamin as 2021 Vision Award winner
June 21, 2021
At its annual board meeting, EngenuitySC presented Columbia, S.C. Mayor Steve Benjamin with its 2021 Vision Award. Mayor Benjamin, founding co-chair of the EngenuitySC board, was presented with the award…
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Marketing Minute: Communicating Effectively to Diverse Audiences
June 21, 2021
Marketing Minute with Valentina Rojas, NP Strategy With an increasingly diverse nation, your audience is likely to speak various languages or have differing backgrounds. This week’s video shares tips on…
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Let’s Go Somewhere
June 21, 2021
By Amy Coward Events are back! Every day I get an email or see a post that a theatre is reopening, ball parks are welcoming fans and restaurants and stores…
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Denkai America, Inc. expanding operations in Kershaw County
June 20, 2021
$14 million investment will create 10 new jobs Denkai America, Inc., a subsidiary of Nippon Denkai, Ltd., announced plans to expand operations in Kershaw County. The $14 million investment will…
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Richland Library announces Sunday hours & additional in-person services
June 20, 2021
Richland Library is announcing an update to services across our system. We’re excited for the return of Sunday hours at four of our library locations, starting June 20. Current hours…
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AM Best upgrades Southern Mutual Church Insurance Company
June 19, 2021
AM Best, the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source, has upgraded Southern Mutual Church Insurance Company to A (Excellent) with a Stable Outlook. Additionally, it adjusted…
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Is there a perfect logo?
June 19, 2021
By Ken Gasque Yes, there is a perfect logo. It’s my favorite logo, and it’s most commonly found in the South.* It’s abstract. It’s simple. It’s bold. It’s symmetrical.…
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Maura Greg joins Robinson Gray law firm
June 19, 2021
Attorney Maura Ashton Greg has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Maura joins the firm’s Business Team which now has 8 lawyers who represent companies and individuals across…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces second annual SC Leadership Exchange
June 18, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to partner with the Columbia and Greenville Chambers on the second annual SC Leadership Exchange, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. This two-day, virtual conference allows leaders from…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards $70,000 in unrestricted grants to black-led and black-benefiting nonprofits
June 17, 2021
As a commitment to creating a more equitable, livable and just community, Central Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $70,000 in unrestricted General Operating Support grants to seven Black-led and Black-benefiting…
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Engage in one-on-one meetings with Richland County Councilmembers
June 17, 2021
Richland Library is offering a chance for local residents to be civically engaged and meet with members of Richland County Council. Take part in one-on-one conversations, ask questions and share…
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A Different Kind of Field Trip
June 17, 2021
By Tammy Davis What made me think taking 69 fifth graders on a field trip to New York City in a pandemic by myself was a good idea? Turns out,…
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The Importance of Each Person
June 17, 2021
By Jeff Becraft When I used to coach rec league basketball for a Saturday morning league, I made sure that every single guy on the team got to start…
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Generac Power Systems, Inc. expanding operations in Edgefield County
June 17, 2021
Expansion will create 300 new jobs Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac), a leading global power and energy technology company serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets, today announced plans to expand operations…
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Local Distillery launches new product
June 17, 2021
Leesville’s Hollow Creek Distillery begins production of an original recipe wheated whiskey Nearly three months after the introduction of Low Water Vodka, Hollow Creek Distillery is launching another new product…
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The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 6th Annual Park(ing) Day!
June 17, 2021PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
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Mayor Steve Benjamin announces launch of Columbia’s Guaranteed Income project pilot program CLIMB
June 17, 2021In partnership with national organization Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, the one-year CLIMB pilot project seeks to determine effectiveness of monthly baseline payments to overcome economic instability in designated Columbia households and…
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Lexington County enhances 9-1-1 services and emergency notification with Smart911
June 17, 2021
Emergency Service Officials Encourage Residents to Sign Up For the Free Service That Provides Emergency Responders With More Information in the Event of an Emergency Emergency Service officials in Lexington…
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USDA launches grant program to help expand regional economies and create high-wage jobs in distressed rural communities
June 17, 2021
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal today unveiled a new grant program to help rural communities create good-paying jobs and support new…
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CarolinaPower makes 2021 List of Best Places to Work in South Carolina for fourth consecutive year
June 17, 2021
CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and North Augusta, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fourth…
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PBR’s Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour returns to Columbia, South Carolina for second time in series history Aug. 7
June 17, 2021Tickets for the PBR Carolina Classic at Colonial Life Arena on-sale Friday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. EDT For the second time in league history, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton…
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EdVenture to host Juneteenth celebration
June 17, 2021
EdVenture Children’s Museum will be hosting local African American artists to celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday, June 19, 2021, at our Columbia location (211 Gervais Street). Also featured in the day’s…
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Flee Civilization For A Preserve
June 17, 2021
By Tom Poland Needing adventure, I took back roads and made my way to a tract belonging to nature. It’s a place where man is a guest, Stevens Creek…
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Columbia City of Women unveils Architecture of Strength
June 17, 2021
Architecture of Strength, new monument at corner of Main and Gervais Streets in Columbia, will celebrate the city’s legacy of remarkable women. At a press conference at the northwest corner…
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City’s Parks and Recreation Department announces grand opening of Page Ellington Park
June 17, 2021What: Please join Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Council members, and the Parks & Recreation Department as they announce and celebrate the newly developed Page Ellington Park, a 20-acre public park at…
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