Memories of a United States Marshal
July 20, 2021
My recollections of the late Israel Brooks By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The late United States Marshal Israel Brooks was a larger than life law enforcement leader. I was reminded…
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Morihiko Nakahara renews three-year contract with SC Philharmonic
July 20, 2021
Music Director will be with the Phil through 2025 South Carolina Philharmonic Music Director Morihiko Nakahara has renewed his contract with the organization through the 2024/2025 season. Nakahara joined the…
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Richland Two Institute of Innovation tackles COVID-19
July 20, 2021
Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, Richland Two Institute of Innovation in Columbia, South Carolina was named a National Finalist in the 11th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, for their project to address…
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Blythewood plans for National Purple Heart Day
July 19, 2021On August 6 at 6:00 PM at Blythewood Town Hall, the Mayor and the Members of Town Council will remember and honor the brave men and women who were wounded on the battlefield…
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Overcoming Bitterness: Choosing Healing and Happiness Over Misery and Anger
July 19, 2021
By Mike DuBose As explained in the previous segment of this two-part series, bitterness is a deadly trap that poisons the mental and emotional health of those who fall into…
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Lander University receives funding to construct new nursing building on campus
July 19, 2021
When the South Carolina General Assembly finalized its budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, it included a record amount of new funding for Lander University. The state legislature has appropriated…
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DDSN announces innovative plan to strengthen services at South Carolina’s five regional intermediate care facilities
July 19, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs unanimously voted today during the July 15,2021, commission meeting to support the agency’s most progressive plan in years to improve safety,…
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Cayce honored for special achievement in mapping technology
July 19, 2021
The City of Cayce earned high praise for its Geographic Information System (GIS) by Esri, the global leader for location intelligence. The city received Esri’s Special Achievement in GIS for…
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SIOS Technology named to the “2021 Best Places To Work in South Carolina” list by South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
July 19, 2021
SIOS honored for the second consecutive year SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced that it was recently named as one of…
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DHEC announces ‘Champions of the Environment’ funding will support training program for K-12 environmental educators
July 18, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that “Champions of the Environment” grant funding is helping sponsor the Palmetto Environmental Education Certification program (PEEC), which trains and informs school…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 with PALMETTO PRIDE
July 17, 2021
Palmetto Pride Executive Director Sarah Lyles talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this fourth of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding…
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Statewide expedition celebrates military veterans at Savage Craft Aleworks
July 17, 2021Event followed hike along the Congaree River Throngs of Midlands-area participants with the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition, a statewide trek from the mountains to the sea, gathered Thurs. evening,…
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SC Chamber announces 2021 business award honorees
July 16, 2021
Winners to Be Recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Summit in November The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2021 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant…
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Wartime U.S. flag becomes part of S.C. State Guard history
July 15, 2021Flag flew in combat during World War II By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A 76-year-old battle-worn United States flag was presented to the S.C. State Guard during ceremonies at the…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation expanding operations in Lexington County
July 15, 2021
More than $100 million investment will create 250 new jobs Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron) today announced the opening of Nephron Nitrile, a plant that will produce American-made, medical-grade nitrile gloves. The…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation expanding operations in Lexington County
July 15, 2021
More than $100 million investment will create 250 new jobs Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron) today announced the opening of Nephron Nitrile, a plant that will produce American-made, medical-grade nitrile gloves. The…
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United Way of the Midlands Reading Consortium seeking new AmeriCorps members
July 15, 2021
United Way of the Midlands is actively looking for new members to serve as AmeriCorps Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) School Liaisons for the August 2021-July 2022 term. MRC is a…
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Interim HealthCare of the Upstate expanding to Columbia, hiring home health professionals
July 15, 2021
Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a leading provider of home health, hospice, and personal care services in South Carolina, will soon be expanding to the Midlands, beginning in Richland, Lexington…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 15, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC…
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PC student’s NASA research could help our understanding of Mars
July 15, 2021
Presbyterian College student Marigordon Varner will spend the upcoming fall and spring semesters conducting NASA research that could help us further our understanding of Mars. She and physics professor Dr.…
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United Community Banks, Inc. and Nashville’s Reliant Bancorp announce merger agreement
July 15, 2021
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQGS: UCBI) (“United”) and Reliant Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQCM: RBNC) (“Reliant”) announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which United will acquire Reliant,…
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Moore Taylor Law changes name to Moore Bradley Myers
July 15, 2021
Formerly the Moore Taylor Law Firm, Moore Bradley Myers continues to be a counsel for generations with a new name and look while maintaining a steadfast commitment to community partnerships…
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Market Wagon opens in the Midlands and changes the way people buy local food
July 15, 2021
Market Wagon announced the launch of its online farmers market and delivery service in the Midlands. Consumers now have more ways to order from their favorite local farms and artisanal…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 expedition nearing the Midlands
July 14, 2021
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this fourth of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding on their…
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Sylvan partners with Random House Books for Author Webinars with authors of children’s books
July 14, 2021
Graphic novelist John Gallagher will be the guest on Sylvan Learning Center’s Reading Adventures Author Webinar next week. Gallagher is the cartoonist behind Max Meow: Cat Crusader, Buzzboy, Roboy Red,…
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Rhodes Branding to expand leadership team
July 14, 2021
Well-established educator joins team to broaden impact Adding to its diverse team of education, marketing, and creative experts, Rhodes Branding announced that John Loveday is joining the organization as the…
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Wingard’s Market makes cover of nationwide industry magazine
July 14, 2021
Wingard’s Market, the Midlands premier full-service garden and plant center, is featured on the July cover of Green Profit Magazine. Green Profit is a national industry magazine that brings timely,…
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I Am Lander: Charlotte firefighter was at heart of Mecklenburg County’s pandemic response
July 14, 2021
Kevin “Blake” Howell returned to his duties as a fireman with the Charlotte Fire Department in June. There were no headlines, no paparazzi and no fanfare. But for Howell and…
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Senior Resources receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
July 14, 2021
Senior Resources has received $3,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need and serve the increased demand for home-delivered meals…
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Are Anger and Resentment Ruining Your Life? Recognizing—and Releasing—Bitterness for Greater Happiness
July 14, 2021
By Mike DuBose It may be surprising to those who know me now, but I was once a bitter person. Like many others who fall into the trap of bitterness,…
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David Yezbak of Sunbelt Business Brokers awarded by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
July 13, 2021
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has recognized Columbia SC Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for outstanding performance in 2020 as part of its Member…
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South Carolina Students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 13, 2021
The SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce its 2021 Scholarship Program recipients. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The winners were selected based on their commitment to educational excellence,…
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Turner Padget successfully represents Alder Energy Systems in South Carolina –
July 13, 2021
Decision Sets Solar Policy for Next 10 Years In a breakthrough state policy decision in the solar energy industry, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (Commission) ruled in four cases…
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Richmond-based CraftMaster Homes joins Mungo Homes®
July 13, 2021
Mungo Homes is pleased to announce that CraftMaster Homes of Central Virginia is joining Mungo Homes, a part of the Clayton Properties Group®. Like Mungo, six-time Builder of the Year…
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Truematter welcomes junior content strategist Jessica Fields to the team
July 13, 2021
Truematter (truematter.com) welcomed Jessica Fields as the newest content strategist for the Columbia, South Carolina team. Jessica’s background in written communication and community leadership has given her an enthusiasm for…
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Rural infrastructure broadband grants awarded
July 13, 2021
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) has issued Notices to Proceed to 18 internet service providers in 22 counties for almost $30 million in projects to expand broadband…
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In-person County Council meetings resume Tuesday
July 13, 2021
Richland County Council will resume in-person meetings with new safety protocols beginning with a special called meeting Tuesday, July 13. Meetings have been held remotely since March 2020, when County…
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Pamela Bynoe-Reed selected for 2021 SC Women in Business award
July 13, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced that Pamela Bynoe-Reed, the organization’s Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/PIO has been selected by Integrated Media Publishing as one of…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
July 13, 2021
ConusCoat, LLC, Sustain Edu, Inc., and Tested HQ, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and have received grant funding. As Member Companies, they will…
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City of West Columbia rolls out “Public Works of Art”
July 13, 2021
The City of West Columbia has launched its “Public Works of Art” project highlighting local artists on sanitation trucks. Over the next few weeks, all seven mobile murals will be…
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SC Philharmonic draws sellout crowd of 5,000 at Segra Park
July 12, 2021Sporting a Columbia Fireflies jersey, Music Director Morihiko Nakahara lead the orchestra through a spectacular evening of patriotic music, as Segra Park – home of the Columbia Fireflies –…
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SCWF Wild Summer Nights Online Auction
July 12, 2021
South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Annual Wild Summer Nights Online Auction to Support Conservation and Education Programming Begins July 15, 2021 The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a four-day…
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Inaugural Cloud Availability Symposium hosted by SIOS Technology to address key application high availability clustering and data protection opportunities
July 12, 2021
September 22-23, 2021 Virtual Event Now Accepting Call for Papers SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced the premier Cloud Availability Symposium,…
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President Biden encourages FTC to consider limiting non-competition agreements with employees
July 12, 2021
By David Dubberly and Brittany Clark On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order on “Promoting Competition in the American Economy.” The order directs more than a dozen…
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United Way’s WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic earns second Gold Rating from the NAFC Quality Standards Program
July 12, 2021
For its efforts to provide preventative and restorative dental and eye care to underserved populations, WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic earned a 2021 Gold Rating from the National Association of…
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Memorial service to honor those lost to COVID-19
July 12, 2021
A public memorial service will pay tribute to Richland County residents lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15 outside…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday, July 14
July 12, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Executive Session begins at 5:30 p.m. and Public Session is scheduled…
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Last Step Recycling, LLC establishing operations in Chester County
July 12, 2021$46.4 million investment will create 50 new jobs Last Step Recycling, LLC, an automotive shredder residue (ASR) company, today announced plans to establish operations in Chester County. The $46.4 million…
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Nexsen Pruet joins Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification to advance law firm diversity and inclusion
July 12, 2021
Nexsen Pruet announced that the firm is participating in the Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification process, which is aimed at evaluating and boosting diversity and inclusion in law firm leadership positions.…
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Better to give than to receive? YES
July 12, 2021
Reflections on a friend receiving South Carolina’s highest award By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love singing the praises of great men and women achieving great things, especially when those…
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