Studio Displays, Inc. establishing operations in Lancaster County
March 16, 2021
More than $7.1 million investment will create 43 new jobs Studio Displays, Inc., a custom exhibit manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The more than $7.1…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank welcomes new CEO, Erinn Rowe
March 15, 2021
Erinn Rowe, the former Harvest Hope Food Bank Board Chair, has officially joined the organization as CEO effective today. Erinn had served on the Harvest Hope board since 2015. From…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer camps
March 15, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer camps: Summer STEM, CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/summer. Campers will be accepted…
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More than 1 million file state tax returns electronically, filing deadline one month away
March 15, 2021
More than 1 million South Carolina returns have been filed electronically at the halfway point for the tax season. According to figures from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR),…
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Columbia-based KRJ Consulting receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification
March 15, 2021
About ISO 9001:2015 Certification “Great things happen when the world agrees.” ISO 9001:2015 is the internationally recognized standard for the quality management of business management systems, standards and guidelines. The…
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Richland Library’s Next Evening Arts Program Offers Humorous Escape – March 19
March 15, 2021
Are you in need of a good laugh? Join Richland Library for Evening Arts: (Fake) TED Talks from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, March 19 on our Facebook Page. The…
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Get to Know New Richland County Councilmembers during Community Tele-Town Hall
March 14, 2021
Get to know your local leaders and see who’s representing you in Richland County. Richland Library is hosting a Community Tele-Town Hall at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 22. Hear from…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina celebrates National Solar Appreciation Day, highlights solar growth in Palmetto State
March 12, 2021
Dominion Energy South Carolina ranks second for solar in the Southeast Dominion Energy South Carolina is celebrating National Solar Appreciation Day by highlighting the continued growth of solar generation in…
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Suffering and perspective
March 12, 2021
By Jeff Becraft Suffering has a way of shifting our perspective. Whether it be an illness, a death of a loved one, a disappointment or whatever it is. Often times,…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK announce Service Excellence Award recipients
March 12, 2021Colliers | South Carolina and LCK announced that the company’s 2020 Service Excellence Award was presented to 34 brokerage, marketing, property management, accounting and project management team members who support…
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SC-based business launches Facebook Groups alternative
March 12, 2021
Social Strata, a provider of online community software for nonprofits, businesses and other organizations, today announced the launch of Crowdstack, an independent group space that combines the functionality of Facebook…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum celebrates longstanding partnership with SC Dental Association
March 12, 2021Since opening over 17 years ago, EdVenture Children’s Museum has welcomed over 3 million visitors with a mission to inspire children and youth to experience the joy of learning. At…
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Columbia leaders meet to discuss Fisher House progress
March 11, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Midlands leaders gathered earlier this month to discuss the forthcoming groundbreaking to begin construction on Fisher House on the campus of the Dorn VA Medical…
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Furman partners with United Community Bank, SCBIO on virtual Women’s Leadership Institute
March 11, 2021
Furman University’s Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) will be presented virtually this year with two statewide community partners supporting the effort. United Community Bank will be the program’s presenting sponsor and…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce names new CEO
March 11, 2021
On Wednesday, March 10th, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that Bob Morgan was selected as the next SC Chamber of Commerce CEO. Mr. Morgan will…
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South Carolina State Fair to hold spring fair food drive-through event
March 11, 2021Back by popular demand, the nonprofit South Carolina State Fair is bringing back its COVID-19 friendly drive-through fair food event. Favorite fair foods will be available for purchase from the…
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Healthy Learners welcomes two new board members
March 11, 2021
Healthy Learners, a faith-based non-profit that connects school-aged children to health care providers to help remove barriers to school success, announces two new members to the Healthy Learners Board of…
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Basware expanding North American headquarters in Lancaster County
March 11, 2021
Expansion will create approximately 15 new jobs over the next three years Basware, a Finland-based e-invoicing solutions provider for enterprises, today announced plans to expand the company’s North American headquarters…
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Willis HR recognizes not one but two employee promotions
March 11, 2021
Willis HR announced and recognized the promotions of Kayla Williams and Jennifer Row. Kayla Williams has been promoted to a Client Experience & Marketing Manager. Kayla has contributed greatly to…
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Call for Artists: Richland Library Crafts Outdoor Exhibition Series for Spring 2021
March 10, 2021
Richland Library is collaborating with local visual artist Jeff Rivers to expand the social and economic participation of underserved artists and communities. We’re currently seeking submissions for an outdoor exhibition…
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Liberty Fellowship accepting nominations for the Class of 2023
March 10, 2021
Liberty Fellowship is accepting online nominations through July 1 for its 16th Class of Fellows. “We look forward to receiving nominations from across the state and announcing the new class…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
March 10, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Kristie Roe, Alex Irwin and William…
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Neal joins M&G Personal Injury Group
March 10, 2021
Morton & Gettys attorney Joe Neal is expanding his practice, joining firm partner Richards McCrae at M&G Personal Injury Group. While both maintain practices at Morton & Gettys, their work…
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Lexington Chamber recognizes success of local businesses, professionals
March 10, 2021The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored Midlands businesses and professionals at its virtual Chamber Awards on Wednesday. “The Chamber is proud to honor outstanding businesses and individuals who have…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces addition of over 600,000 new properties to Unclaimed Property website
March 9, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that more than 600,000 new properties have been reported to the State’s Unclaimed Property Program, including over 3,500 $50 rebate checks that were issued…
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Colliers | South Carolina brokers named 2020 Everest Awards winners
March 9, 2021
Chuck Salley, SIOR and Dave Mathews, SIOR have been named Colliers USA’s 2020 Everest Awards winners. The Everest Club recognizes the top 10% of Colliers professionals in the United States…
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Winslow Hastie – Historic Charleston Foundation
March 9, 2021
The Historic Charleston Foundation was founded in 1947 with a broad mission of historic preservation of one of the most unique cities in North America. Today, historic preservation has evolved…
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Sustain SC launches to connect commerce and conservation
March 9, 2021
Economic Development Driven Organization Will Convene Stakeholders Around Sustainability The Board of Directors of Sustain SC announced the launch today of the organization with a mission to connect the sustainability…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names South Carolina’s first Chief Resilience Officer
March 9, 2021
SCDRO Director Ben Duncan to Lead S.C. Office of Resilience Governor Henry McMaster today named the director of South Carolina’s Disaster Recovery Office (SCDRO), Ben Duncan, as South Carolina’s first…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards Catalyst Award to Fairfield Forward for collaborative COVID-19 response
March 9, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded the 2020-2021 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award to Fairfield Forward. Founded in 1979, Fairfield Forward is a collaborative…
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On Time Distribution, LLC establishing operations in Clarendon County
March 9, 2021$5.8 million investment will create 75 new jobs over the next five years On Time Distribution, LLC, a water and air filtration company, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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New Monthly Science Speaker Series
March 9, 2021
SC INBRE introduces a brand-new speaker series entitled, “Thirsty Thursday.” Thirsty Thursdays are a laid back, online 20-30 minute scientific talk with Q&A and networking opportunities and open to the…
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Flock and Rally wins Gold ADDY for The COMET’s Sarah Mae Flemming campaign
March 9, 2021
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, earned two ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands, including one…
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Domtar Announces Redemption of 2022 Notes
March 9, 2021
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation announced that it has elected to redeem $300 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.40% Notes due 2022, representing all of the notes…
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NAI Columbia brings industrial building from 40% to 100% occupancy in Elgin, South Carolina
March 9, 2021
NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR, John Gregory, PE, CCIM, and Thomas Wyatt have fully leased the approximately 32,043 square foot industrial building located at 170 Pontiac Business Center Drive in…
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Retired deputies gather for annual lunch
March 9, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Active and retired Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) deputies and others gathered at the RCSD Region 3 headquarters and RCSD training facility – the cafeteria-auditorium…
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The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley announces new name and team members
March 9, 2021
The Rast Group at Morgan Stanley, announced today its new name change from The Rast Group to The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group and added new team members. The changes…
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COVID-19 One year later: DHEC Shares a Message to South Carolinians of Hope and Gratitude
March 9, 2021
One year since the first two suspected COVID-19 cases in our state, people across South Carolina have stepped up to support our state and each other during this unprecedented global…
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Greater Irmo Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala and Awards Night
March 8, 2021On Friday, March 5, 2021, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Chamber partners at the 2021 Irmo Chamber Awards Night and Gala, presented by Steve Padgett’s Honda of…
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Rickie Good named Director for the new Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden
March 8, 2021
Camden Archives and Museum Curator of Collections Rickie Good has been hired to serve as Director for one of the newest tourism attractions in the state – The Revolutionary War…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorney Claude Prevost, III to lead Trucking and Transportation practice group
March 8, 2021
Collins & Lacy, P.C. has announced that shareholder attorney, Claude Prevost, III, will lead the firm’s Trucking and Transportation practice group. Prevost brings his considerable legal defense skill to enhance…
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GSSM to honor Lou and Bill Kennedy with Townes Award
March 8, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation will honor Lou and Bill Kennedy with the 2021 Townes Award during “Empowering STEM Leaders,” the 27th annual…
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Gov. Henry McMaster pens letter to members of the General Assembly, urging passage of election integrity legislation
March 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today wrote a letter to every member of the South Carolina General Assembly urging them to protect the integrity of South Carolina’s elections by passing H. 3444. The…
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UofSC announces fall campus return plan
March 8, 2021
The University of South Carolina announced its plan for a full return to face-to-face classes and the resumption of normal campus operations this fall, including residential life and the type…
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Power:Ed Awards Midlands Technical College Foundation $50,000 – Funding goes to MTC’s QuickJobs programs
March 8, 2021
Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, has provided MTC with a grant to fund workforce development training in jobs that are vital to the Midlands economy through MTC’s QuickJobs…
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THE COMET names Pamela Bynoe-Reed, Director of Marketing, PIO
March 8, 2021
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is pleased to announce the promotion of Pamela Bynoe-Reed to Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/Public Information Officer. She will report to John…
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The SC Council on Competitiveness announces 5 finalists for 2021 SC STEM Educator of the Year
March 8, 2021
SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness, in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC and The Citadel STEM Center, announced today its five finalists for the 2021 STEM…
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A painting as part of a journey
March 8, 2021
A review of artist Dawn Buskard Faber’s “Love Lifted Me” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Art is a journey. Sounds vague, even cliché. But it’s true. And like music and…
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Trees are a natural defense against rising floodwater threat across S.C.
March 8, 2021POWERPLANTSC tree planting event to aid in far reaching effort By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Trees are a critically important, life-sustaining component of our global environment. Trees provide oxygen. They…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow appointed to SC Access to Justice Commission
March 7, 2021
Robinson Gray attorney La’Jessica Stringfellow has been appointed to the South Carolina Access to Justice Commission. She was appointed to a three-year term by Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty of…
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