Original Six Foundation raises $300,000 for rural South Carolina education
April 6, 2021The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced nearly $300,000 supporting educational programs for students in South Carolina’s rural school districts. Nearly 80 participants from businesses and organizations across the southeast…
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Historic Columbia and Wideman Davis Dance present Migratuse Ataraxia
April 6, 2021
Performances April 15-18 will interpret the Black experience at historic locations Historic Columbia will host nationally renowned Wideman Davis Dance (WDD) to present a reimagined “Migratuse Ataraxia,” a performative art installation that centers Black experience and embodiment in…
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UofSC announces strategic partners for statewide cyber ecosystem effort
April 6, 2021
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen unveiled a statewide initiative in February, 2021 to develop a cyber ecosystem strategy. This plan will further…
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SCRA announces investment in technology startup, Bandwagon
April 6, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $300,000 in Bandwagon Fan Club, Inc. The Greenville-based startup is a B2B identity infrastructure company that helps their customers…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized in BTI’s Client Service A-Team 2021 report
April 6, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been named to BTI Consulting Group’s 2021 “Client Service A-Team.” “At Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, our number one priority has always been and…
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SC Ports records strongest monthly volumes in its history
April 6, 2021
South Carolina Ports handled the most cargo in its history in March, with the Port of Charleston handling record volumes as the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal begins operations. SC Ports reported…
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LRADAC presents “Stay in at the Drive-In”—a free, outdoor family screening of “The Lion King” on April 9
April 5, 2021
During the pandemic, a family night out at the movies has been one of the things that most people have missed. But LRADAC’s Prevention Team and the Midlands Alcohol Enforcement…
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Dominion Energy offers $1 million in critical community needs grants
April 5, 2021
Dominion Energy is inviting nonprofit organizations across the company’s footprint to apply for grants of up to $25,000 each to meet critical needs in communities. For the sixth consecutive year, the Dominion…
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Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month & National Poetry Month with local online performance – April 9
April 5, 2021
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month and National Poetry Month, please join Richland Library for Evening Arts: Jazz and Poetry with Eboni Ramm and Friends from 7 – 8 p.m.,…
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Altitude Trampoline Park opens flagship location in Columbia
April 5, 2021
GRAND OPENING ON APRIL 10 South Carolina is welcoming its first Altitude Trampoline Park in Columbia this Spring Break. The premier trampoline park is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday,…
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Camden attracts new wine bar featuring wide selection
April 5, 2021Downtown Camden has a new destination for wine and craft beer lovers, expanding historic Broad Street’s offerings. Broad & Vine has re-animated a circa 1905 building, which provides a majestic…
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‘The Cheese Biscuit Queen’ launches cookbook and donates proceeds to MIRCI in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
April 5, 2021South Carolina native and longtime Midlands resident Mary Martha Greene will launch her much-anticipated cookbook, “The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All,” on May 3rd and will donate a portion of…
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DPX Technologies awarded over $250,000 in Phase I SBIR funding
April 5, 2021
DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumables for sample preparation, receives over $250,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project. The…
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Community leaders, nonprofits and government agencies collaborate to plan future state park along the Black River
April 5, 2021Thanks to the leadership and collaboration of community partners, local governments, state agencies and conservation nonprofits, planning has started for a future South Carolina State Park – the first in…
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Reading, Writing… and Financial Literacy
April 5, 2021
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Where did you learn about personal finance? Did a patient parent explain the difference between spending for what you need versus what you want?…
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Former U.S. surgeon general Regina Benjamin to discuss disparities in public health in next EngenuitySC Competitiveness Series event
April 2, 2021
EngenuitySC will host Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA, who served as the 18th U.S. surgeon general (2009-2013), in a discussion on disparities in public health and how to narrow the…
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State of South Carolina and Congaree Golf Club announce plans for the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, June 7-13
April 2, 2021
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Congaree Golf Club announced that the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, will take place June 7-13, 2021 in Ridgeland, South Carolina.…
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Studio 2LR, an award winning design firm, seeks Project Architect/Interior Designer
April 2, 2021
Studio 2LR, an award winning design firm, seeks a multi-tasking, problem solving, creative Architectural/Interior Design project manager. Take a look at the details below if you desire to work in…
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Clemson University partnering with POWERPLANTSC
April 2, 2021
Clemson University President Dr. Jim Clements announced a partnership with POWERPLANTSC, which is preparing for what officials say will be a record 3.3-plus million loblolly pine tree seeds planted across…
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Duke Energy awards $375,000 in grants to South Carolina tutoring programs, education initiatives impacted by pandemic
April 2, 2021
Duke Energy announced the recipients of $375,000 in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to South Carolina organizations that will fund tutoring and reading programs in underserved and minority communities…
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Women’s clothing shop on Devine Street is now “Slate”
April 1, 2021
Copper Penny Columbia, a destination for women’s wear at 2702 Devine Street, will be known as “Slate” beginning April 1, 2021. Mollie Hobbs opened her high-end clothing shop in 2013.…
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Empower SC to host panel discussions with top mayoral candidates
April 1, 2021
Empower SC hosts panel discussion on April 7th with Tameika Isaac Devine, Sam Johnson ahead of mayoral election in Columbia Local advocacy group Empower SC will be hosting a panel…
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Boyer Construction finalist for 2021 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
April 1, 2021
Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced it was selected as a finalist for the 2021 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award (Freedom Award) by the Department of Defense’s Employer Support…
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New economic development initiative to expand recruitment of pharmaceutical companies, shore up emergency supply chains
April 1, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-17, which directs the Department of Commerce to enhance recruitment efforts of pharmaceutical and medical supply manufacturers in South Carolina and directs state agencies…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $15,000 in innovation grants for K-8 schools for 2021-2022 school year
April 1, 2021
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $15,091 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools to four schools in Lexington County School District One. These Innovation Grants, valued…
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Monique Holland and Tia Ternberg join Chernoff Newman’s growing media team
March 31, 2021
Chernoff Newman, a Columbia-based marketing and advertising agency, continues to expand its media and analytics team with the most recent hires Monique Holland and Tia Ternberg. “We are thrilled to…
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Wilson Kibler expands Columbia brokerage team with new hire
March 31, 2021
Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate company headquartered in Columbia since 1987, announced today it is expanding its brokerage team with the recent hiring of Clark McCarthy. McCarthy joins…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation is offering more than $100,000 to students
March 31, 2021
Scholarship Applications Open for Two More Weeks The application for Midlands Technical College Foundation scholarships is open for two more weeks, closing on April 15, 2021. More than 100 scholarships…
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New rankings show differences in health and opportunity in S.C. counties
March 31, 2021
Beaufort is among the healthiest counties in South Carolina and Williamsburg is among the least healthy, according to the annual County Health Rankings, released today by the University of Wisconsin…
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Immedion hires Wilsen Villareal as Network Operations Center Manager for Columbia and Charleston
March 31, 2021
Immedion LLC, a premier provider of technology services, announced the hiring of Wilsen Villareal as Network Operations Center Manager for their Columbia and Charleston locations. As such, Wilsen will be…
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How to Think About Insuring that Second Home
March 30, 2021
By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP™ Many people dream of a second home—a place to go for some rest and relaxation, a place to call your own, a place for family…
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Jazz icon Wynton Marsalis comes to Columbia
March 30, 2021
A monumental moment for arts and culture in the Midlands is here! A #supportlocal themed night of the 2021 ColaJazz Fest showcases Columbia’s best in jazz and artists who have…
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Get COVID-19 vaccine updates & assistance from Richland Library
March 30, 2021
Richland Library is looking to share the latest developments on the COVID-19 vaccine from trusted sources. We’re offering two ways to help local residents navigate through the process. Join us…
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South Carolina Public Radio partnering with The ColaJazz Foundation on new jazz series
March 30, 2021
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) announced a collaboration with The ColaJazz Foundation to produce and broadcast a new, weekly limited series focused on South Carolina’s jazz community. Titled…
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Marketing Minute: Responding to Controversy in the Media
March 30, 2021
When damaging information about your organization is publicized, your credibility matters. NP Strategy’s Vice President Jean Cecil Frick shares tips on responding to controversy in the media.
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All South Carolinians aged 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 31, 2021
March 30, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that all South Carolinians aged 16 and older will be eligible to receive the…
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SCMEP generates $3 Billion statewide economic impact
March 30, 2021
SCMEP works with 400 SC manufacturers to advance the state’s economic impact The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) released its record-breaking annual report numbers, resulting in a statewide economic…
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LS3P names Mark Levine, FAIA Atlanta Market Leader
March 30, 2021
LS3P announced that architect Mark Levine, FAIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Atlanta Market Leader | Vice President. Levine brings over 36 years of industry knowledge and significant…
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SCRA announces investment in software startup, ScopeStack
March 30, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $250,000 in ScopeStack, Inc. The Greenville-based company offers a Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) solution for developing presales statements of work. This…
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Prominent SC leaders to be recognized in annual awards program
March 29, 2021Several South Carolina leaders and initiatives will be recognized this year by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) in its annual “Preserving Our Places in History: Lest We Forget” award program on April 9,…
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Cason Development Group repurposes building for Results Fitness
March 29, 2021Cason Development Group is redeveloping a 3,000-square-foot building at 4326 Wildcat Road in the Rosewood-Garners Ferry Road-Devine Street district for the home of Results Fitness, a new venture by area…
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County announces phone line, online portal for Rental Assistance Program
March 29, 2021
Toll-free number and web link launch at 8:30 a.m. April 5; in-person assistance available Richland County will begin accepting applications – by phone and online – at 8:30 a.m. Monday,…
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Lott named national SHERIFF OF THE YEAR 2021
March 29, 2021Richland County Sheriff to be presented the prestigious Ferris E. Lucas award in June By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has been named SHERIFF OF THE…
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First Reliance Bank hires human resources director
March 29, 2021
Veteran leader joins to manage bank’s employee relations and recruitment Leslie Chaplin has joined First Reliance Bank as executive vice president, director of human resources. Based in Columbia, S.C., Chaplin…
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SIOS Technology promotes Margaret Hoagland VP, Global Marketing
March 29, 2021
Hoagland combines 15 years high availability expertise with 30 years of marketing excellence SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced the promotion…
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Palmetto Place Sweet and Savory fundraising event returns for 14th year
March 29, 2021
Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services has two options for guests to sample food from some of the Midlands best chefs. After having to cancel last year, Palmetto Place Children…
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Groundbreaking ceremony officially launches construction of BullStreet’s WestLawn office building
March 25, 2021Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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Robinson Gray named a ‘2020 Pro Bono Leader’ in SC by ABA
March 25, 2021
Robinson Gray has been named a “2020 Pro Bono Leader” for South Carolina by the American Bar Association. Four other S.C. attorneys also received the recognition, which is given for…
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Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas announces top agents
March 25, 2021
Laura Rittenberg, president of Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas, announced the No. 1 agent and teams companywide for 2020 sales performance in the region. Top Agent(s) Charles Manley, affiliated…
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Colliers brokers receive SIOR’s worldwide 2020 Top Industrial and Investment Transaction Awards
March 25, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina and Colliers | Charlotte brokers are being honored by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR), which represents the world’s elite in industrial and office brokerage, for…
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