Shenandoah Growers, Inc. establishing high-tech indoor farm in Anderson County
August 3, 2021
Shenandoah Growers, Inc., a national leader in commercially advanced indoor agriculture, today broke ground on its next indoor ‘Biofarm,’ located in Anderson County. The project will create 50 local, well-paying jobs.…
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Congressman Clyburn announces nearly $3 million in African American civil rights grants for South Carolina
August 3, 2021Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the National Park Service will award nearly $3 million to seven projects in South Carolina to help preserve the sites and history related to…
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Richland Library ends 2021 Summer Learning Challenge on a high note
August 2, 2021
Richland Library is ending our 2021 Summer Learning Challenge on a high note. Join us for Elena Moon Park from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 14 on our Facebook…
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Record turnout for 10th annual Guardians of the Night
August 2, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Runners participating in GUARDIANS OF THE NIGHT, a 5K run in support of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) K9 teams (dogs and handlers), turned…
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Richland Library discusses peak of hurricane season with local experts
August 2, 2021
Richland Library wants to keep you and your family ahead of the storm by having an engaged conversation on weather patterns, potential storm impact and storm preparedness. Join us for…
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Former federal prosecutor Jim May joins Wyche, P.A. as a member of the firm
August 2, 2021
Veteran federal prosecutor to join the firm’s litigation practice group and lead governmental investigations and white-collar defense practice Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina,…
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Index ranks South Carolina tourists among the most polite in America
August 2, 2021NextVacay.com devised a ‘tourist politeness index’ to ascertain, state by state, which Americans have the best and worst reputations when they vacation domestically. Alaskans ranked the most polite tourists. Interactive…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation looks to expand its collection of books, music & movies
August 2, 2021
Whether you’re reorganizing, purging or moving, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation is asking for the donation of your books, CDs and DVDs. During the month of August, it’s hosting…
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Detwiler, Duggan named to 2020 ‘Legal Elite’
August 2, 2021
Two members with Callison Tighe & Robinson have been recognized as among Columbia Business Monthly’s Legal Elite of the Midlands list for 2021. Rick Detwiler, who was also on the…
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Babcock listed among “Legal Elite of the Midlands”
August 2, 2021
Keith Babcock, a founding partner of Lewis Babcock, is listed in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual guide to the area’s top attorneys. Babcock is…
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All Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys listed in Legal Elite
August 2, 2021
All eight attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” an annual guide to the region’s top lawyers. Five are…
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Moore Bradley Myers lands 13 on statewide Elite List of Lawyers
August 2, 2021
Thirteen Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) attorneys are among the new listing of top attorneys across South Carolina. The list, the 2021 Legal Elite, is published statewide in Greater Columbia Business…
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CAE midyear passenger traffic numbers higher than projected
July 30, 2021
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is reporting higher than projected numbers at the midway point in the 2021 calendar year. “The rate at which passengers have returned to air travel…
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McKay Firm lands six on Legal Elite
July 30, 2021
Six attorneys from The McKay Firm have been named to the 2021 Legal Elite by Columbia Business Monthly. The attorneys selected represent the top tier in their practice areas in…
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Councilman Joseph Dickey selected for Legal Elite
July 30, 2021
Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected as a 2021 “Legal Elite” by Integrated Media Publishing, the publishers of Greater Columbia Business Monthly,…
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Cason Development Group and Cohn Corporation bringing apartments to Main Street
July 29, 2021Cason Development Group and Cohn Corporation are expected to start work in August on restoring and renovating 1813 Main St. for 28-30 market-rate apartments. The project is the first of…
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Midlands Gang and Fugitive Task Forces merge
July 29, 2021
Agency collaboration aids in thwarting violent criminal activity By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The multi-agency Midlands Gang Task Force (MGTF) and the Midlands Fugitive Task Force (MFTF) joined forces in…
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Marketing Your CRE Property through the pandemic age: What We’re Doing Differently
July 29, 2021
It’s been over a year since the appearance of Covid-19 which has changed lives and businesses across the globe. Despite decreasing local case numbers and widespread availability of vaccines, Covid-19…
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DHEC recommends vaccinations, mask use, in school guidance for K-12 2021-2022 academic year
July 29, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued its COVID-19 interim guidance for K-12 schools as students, teachers, parents, and staff all prepare for the 2021-2022…
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Magnus Development to break ground on 321 Logistics with 68,040 square feet pre-leased
July 29, 2021
Colliers facilitated the lease for CED Greentech at Magnus Development’s newest industrial development in Lexington County Industrial Park. Magnus Development is breaking ground on their newest industrial development, 321 Logistics,…
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The McKay Firm welcomes two new attorneys
July 29, 2021
The McKay Firm is pleased to introduce Joe Catalano and Tony Ibarra The McKay Firm’s community of trusted legal counsel to serve as additional original voices to various client needs.…
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DHEC issues updated wildfire smoke alert
July 28, 2021
South Carolinians should be aware of the continued risk for health effects related to smoke that originated from wildfires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the western…
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Daybreak LifeCare Center announces new Executive Director
July 28, 2021
Daybreak LifeCare Center announces that Eddie Benton has been selected as its new Executive Director. For the past five years, Benton served as Chair of the Board of Directors for…
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Colliers Report: Columbia industrial vacancy rate at an all-time low
July 28, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights The overall industrial vacancy rate is at an all-time low of 3.97% in the Columbia industrial market. During the second quarter…
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Richland Library publishes work of local youth with Kids in Print 2021
July 28, 2021
Richland Library is releasing Kids in Print 2021, an annual literary magazine that showcases the talents of young people across the Midlands. Children and teens, ages six to 18, have…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds eight new members
July 28, 2021
The Columbia Museum of Art announces eight members elected to serve on its board of trustees for the 2021 – 2022 term: Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, Joseph Bruce, Suzanne Hulst…
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Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates 9 millionth meal to Harvest Hope
July 28, 2021To celebrate the 10th annual Hudson 2000 Sales Race event, the Jim Hudson Automotive Group donated one million meals to Harvest Hope Food Bank. This year’s donation marks the 9…
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Malouf Companies establishing operations in Laurens County
July 28, 2021
$47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs Malouf Companies (Malouf), a diverse consumer goods business, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The $47.2 million investment will create…
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United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium looking for volunteer tutors to enhance students’ literacy skills
July 28, 2021
United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in tutoring and reading to elementary age students to support the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2021-2022 school year.…
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DHEC supports updated CDC guidance, recommends indoor masking for all regardless of vaccination Status
July 28, 2021
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and the increasing threat of the Delta variant, the CDC on Tuesday is recommending public indoor masking for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.…
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ROI Commercial sells 4574 Sunset Blvd office building in Lexington
July 27, 2021
ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, recently represented Ligon, Inc. in selling 4574 Sunset Blvd., Lexington SC. The 5,996 fully leased multi-tenant office building was purchased by…
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DDSN Commissioners announce 2021-2022 officers, committees and new taskforces
July 27, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs (the “Commission”) selects officers and standing committees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and creates several new task forces to solve emerging…
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AllSouth hosts the Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The Big Red Barn Retreat
July 27, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union will host its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina.…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank names new Midlands Branch Executive Director
July 27, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank is proud to announce the Erica Cheeks’ promotion to Midlands Branch Executive Director. Cheeks has been with the organization for over 20 years and brings a…
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TD Bank names Hugh Allen as Regional President of Mid-South Metro
July 27, 2021
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, announced today it has appointed Hugh W. Allen Regional President for its Mid-South Metro, which includes Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Delaware, North…
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Slaughter earns Accreditation in Public Relations
July 27, 2021
Charlene D. Slaughter, director of communications with Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), has successfully earned the Accreditation in Public Relations, entitling her to use the APR professional designation. The announcement was…
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How Hard is Your Cash Working?
July 27, 2021
Managing cash in a low interest rate environment by Stephen E. Maggard With current treasury yields hovering slightly above zero, individuals are experiencing angst over the lack of returns from…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2021
July 27, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021. “We are incredibly…
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The City of Columbia partners with Prisma Health, SC DHEC and Lexington Medical Center to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
July 27, 2021
The City of Columbia is partnering with Prisma Health, SC DHEC and Lexington Medical Center to host free COVID-19 vaccination clinics at city operated facilities. The city is increasing vaccination…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union awards scholarships to area students
July 27, 2021
Eleven South Carolina high school students were awarded $1,000 each towards their education as part of SAFE Federal Credit Union’s long-standing scholarship program. The scholarships were awarded to public and…
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SCRA brings colleges, universities, and industry together to advance innovation
July 27, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the funding of over $3.3 million to selected colleges and universities for translational research projects to address key challenges facing the state’s industrial base.…
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Help the veterans of VFW Post 3746 keep serving their community
July 26, 2021
Gray-Corkerell VFW Post 3746 was formed in 1938 by 17 First World War veterans who could not join the local existing, all-white post, simply because they were black. That may…
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A Conversation with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott on recent national and state honors
July 26, 2021
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As most South Carolinians now know, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was named National Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriff’s Association in…
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“I like beer.” Tom T. Hall
July 26, 2021
By Ken Gasque Beer brings out the humor in us and some deep and some not so deep philosophical thoughts and sentiments. We hope you will enjoy a few quotes…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation elects new board member
July 26, 2021
The Midlands Technical College Foundation Board has a new member. Eddie Goff is an Asset Protection Manager at Michelin North America and his first term is from July 2021 –…
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Powers elected to Sports Events & Tourism Association Board of Directors
July 26, 2021
Scott Powers, executive director of Experience Columbia SC Sports, has been elected to the Sports Events & Tourism Association Board of Directors as a Destination Representative. He will serve a…
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Wingard’s Market featured in Garden & Gun Magazine online
July 26, 2021
Wingard’s Market, the Midlands premier full-service garden and plant center’s Zach Steinhauser, along with Captain Kenny Hardee, recently set sail on one of its daily purple martin tours with special…
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Columbia’s 1649 Main Street wins South Carolina Historic Preservation Award
July 26, 2021Columbia’s recently rehabilitated 1649 Main Street received an Honor Award at the 26th Annual South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards on Friday, July 23, 2021. The project team members behind the…
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ROI Commercial’s recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze
July 26, 2021• Represented the tenant, MaxPack in the leasing of a +/-34,700 square feet of industrial space located in the Columbia Industrial Park at 2751 The Boulevard, Columbia, SC. • George…
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AT&T donates $25,000 to support United Way of the Midlands Reading Consortium
July 26, 2021
AT&T donated $25,000 to United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC), which is a literacy focused program that supplements and enhances shared reading experiences to ignite a love of reading for…
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