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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Experience Columbia SC welcomes new HR Manager
March 5, 2021
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) has named Lemuel Brown as its new Human Resources Manager. “I am pleased and excited to take on this new venture here at ECSC,” said Brown.…
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LCK Report: Construction starts trending upward after mid-year decline
March 5, 2021
Research & Forecast Report SOUTH CAROLINA Construction Trends Report Year-end 2020 Key Takeaways Year-end statewide construction starts in key sectors are $222 million below 2019 totals. Pre-development indicators…
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Colliers | South Carolina facilitates three-building industrial investment portfolio sale in Columbia
March 5, 2021Colliers | South Carolina’s industrial brokerage team of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Judy-Sunbelt Properties, LLC in the sale of three industrial warehouse…
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Crawford Prezioso of Colliers represents SC HIV Council/Wright Wellness Center in leasing of new office in Columbia
March 5, 2021
Crawford Prezioso represented the SC HIV Council/Wright Wellness Center in the leasing of office space at 1731 Laurel Street in Columbia. 1731 Laurel Street is a 1,444-square-foot medical office building…
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United Community Bank prepares to amplify brand with new Chief Marketing Officer
March 4, 2021
United Community Bank is expanding its executive leadership team by adding Francie Staub as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Staub will spearhead the bank’s digital marketing, advertising, branding and…
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American Airlines restarts two nonstop flights from CAE
March 4, 2021
Beginning tomorrow (March 5, 2021), American Airlines will resume nonstop service to Philadelphia, Pa. (PHL) and Washington, D.C. /Reagan National (DCA) from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Service will operate daily…
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Solara Hospitality opens new TownePlace Suites in West Columbia, SC
March 4, 2021
New 111-Suite Hotel Opens its Doors Welcoming Guest to the Greater Columbia Area Marriott International’s TowePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia West/Lexington, is open for business today. The new 111-suite hotel…
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IT-oLogy and City of Columbia collaborate to provide IT training for veterans
March 4, 2021
In partnership with the City of Columbia, IT-oLogy will offer a limited number of scholarships to qualifying U.S. military veterans to participate in a three-day, live instructor-led, virtual IT certification…
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Palmetto Place Board of Directors adds to the leadership team with six new members
March 4, 2021
The Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services Board of Directors has a new president, vice-president and six new Midlands leaders. Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services, a shelter, program and…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics renames distinguished leadership award after Randall M. La Cross
March 3, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Mr. Randall M. La Cross by renaming its Distinguished Research Leadership Award after him during the School’s 32nd Annual Research…
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UofSC remains major statewide economic force, new study finds
March 3, 2021
The University of South Carolina pumps approximately $6.2 billion annually into the state’s economy, making it a major contributor to the Palmetto State’s growing job market and an essential part…
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Outgoing Dominion Energy SC executive leaves powerful legacy
March 3, 2021
It may seem odd for a man who spent the past 21 years overseeing power plants to stay in a cabin off the grid. But that’s how Jim Landreth, who…
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State of South Carolina announces T-Mobile expansion in Charleston County
March 3, 2021
The company’s $10.2 million investment will create up to 540 new jobs The State of South Carolina today announced that T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS), one of the largest wireless network…
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Charter Communications announces multiyear, $363 million initiative to expand broadband availability to unserved communities in South Carolina
March 3, 2021
Charter Expansion to Reach Currently Unserved Homes and Small Businesses, Many in Lower-Density, Rural Communities Charter Communications, Inc. today announced plans to deliver gigabit high-speed broadband to approximately 98,600 unserved South Carolina homes…
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Spectrum doubles Spectrum Internet® starting speed to 200 Mbps in Columbia
March 3, 2021
Spectrum today announced it has doubled the starting download speed of Spectrum Internet from 100 to 200 Mbps in the Columbia area. The faster 200 Mbps speeds are available now…
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The Karate Dojo breaks ground on new location in West Columbia
March 3, 2021
Hill Construction joined the local owners of The Karate Dojo to officially break ground on its new location. Offering youth and adult Martial Arts fitness programs, The Karate Dojo was…
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Dream team: Murrells Inlet woman teams with SC 4-Star General “Fig” Newton in penning biography
March 3, 2021
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – The extraordinary military career of Gen. Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton, a native South Carolinian, has been captured in a compelling new book, co-authored by a Murrells…
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SIOS Technology Services, Solution Architects, and R&D teams rake in top industry certifications
March 3, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC and SAN MATEO, CA – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced its Professional Services, Solution Architects, and Research and…
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S.C. National Guardsmen and Richland County deputies train for one of many worst-case scenarios
March 2, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Special tactical units with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) conducted a joint special-operations exercise with S.C. National Guard security forces at McEntire Joint National…
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Black Balloon Day: Remembering Lives Lost to Substance Use Disorders
March 2, 2021According to recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the rate of overdose deaths in the US has continued to accelerate during the pandemic, rising 38.4% during the…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina observes National Consumer Protection Week
March 2, 2021
In observance of National Consumer Protection Week, Dominion Energy shares the most common warning signs of a utility scam and ways customers can protect themselves. “Criminals posing as Dominion Energy…
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Historic Columbia announces Concert in the Gardens series in partnership with South Carolina Philharmonic
March 2, 2021Musicians from the South Carolina Philharmonic will visit Historic Columbia to present a concert of light classics on the grounds of Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. The four-part series will take…
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Nephron CEO Lou Kennedy named to National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors
March 2, 2021
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced CEO Lou Kennedy as a new member of the National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors. Kennedy, who was elected on Monday, joins the NAM Board…
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First Community Bank names Alex Huggins mortgage sales manager and vice president
March 2, 2021
First Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Alex Huggins to the new role of mortgage sales manager and vice president. Alex will be responsible for originating loans,…
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Midlands Technical College ranked nationally for diversity
March 2, 2021
MTC is one of the top colleges for minority students earning associate degrees For the 11th year in a row, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has ranked Midlands Technical College…
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PSTA statement on vaccine Phase 1b
March 2, 2021
This morning, Governor McMaster announced South Carolina will transition to Phase 1b in the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is an exciting moment as it marks another important milestone…
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South Carolina to move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccination plan on March 8, 2021
March 2, 2021
Public Health Officials Unveil Plans for All Vaccination Phases Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina will advance…
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ACRE seeks entrepreneurs in agriculture
March 2, 2021
Home-grown innovators could get business mentoring and funding through a program aimed at helping South Carolina agribusinesses. The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) at the South Carolina Department of Agriculture…
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SCRA recently accepted and funded companies
March 2, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces BrightMa Farms, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, RAAMP, LLC, was also approved for grant…
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What is your most important branding tool?
March 1, 2021
By Ken Gasque Your logo, if you do it right. However, your logo is not a brand, but there is no brand without a logo. The Starbucks logo is…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Brian Maddox to service center manager in Columbia
March 1, 2021
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Brian Maddox has been promoted to service center manager in Columbia, South Carolina. Maddox has more than…
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LS3P’s Chris Rose invited to join Historic Columbia Preservation Committee
March 1, 2021
LS3P congratulated Senior Architect | Designer Chris Rose, AIA, ASID, who has been invited to join the Historic Columbia Preservation Committee (HC). HC is a society that supports local preservation…
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Announcing pair of 2021 Folk Heritage Awards recipients
March 1, 2021
In 2021, the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards will be presented by the General Assembly to two recipients being honored for work keeping the state’s traditional art forms alive.…
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Domtar Corporation completes sale of personal care business
March 1, 2021
Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced that it completed the previously disclosed sale of its Personal Care business to affiliates of American Industrial Partners for $920 million. This…
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Mumford Industries Inc. expands services with carbon friendly film products
March 1, 2021Mumford Industries Inc., a postindustrial plastics recycler and reprocessor, has expanded their range of services to include the production of Retrieve® film for industrial and commercial use. Retrieve® film products…
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Lexington Chamber now accepting applications for $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship
March 1, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is now accepting applications for its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. The Doris Burkett Scholarship is given to one Lexington School District One student who…
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Disposable face masks are available at four Richland Library locations, starting 3/1
March 1, 2021
As an added measure of protection in the fight against COVID-19, Richland Library is announcing a partnership with Richland County Councilmembers Chakisse Newton, Cheryl English and Jesica Mackey to distribute…
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Two Mashburn Construction projects receive award
March 1, 2021
Mashburn Construction congratulates two recently completed projects for receiving the Golden Nail Award. The projects, Market on Main and Holiday Inn – Downtown, were formally recognized during the Columbia Chamber’s…
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Shades of Beauty program series draws inspiration from talents of local women
February 28, 2021
Richland Library is drawing inspiration from the culmination of Black History Month and the commencement of Women’s History Month. Please join us for an upcoming program series, titled Shades of…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department establishes CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM
February 26, 2021
First-of-its-kind partnership between RCSD and the S.C. Department of Mental Health By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the establishment of a new CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM…
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NHE Homeowners Association Management to assume management of five additional South Carolina communities
February 26, 2021
Continuing to deepen its association management portfolio across South Carolina, NHE, Inc. has announced the addition of five more South Carolina communities, company officials announced. NHE is one of the…
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Theresa R. Tibbs named vice president of human resources and Title IX at Presbyterian College
February 26, 2021
On February 25, Presbyterian College President Matthew vandenBerg announced that Theresa R. (Terri) Tibbs, associate vice chancellor of human resources at Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville, N.C.), will serve as PC’s…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Denise Harrel of DuBose Middle School as Educator of the Month
February 26, 2021
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized DuBose Middle School’s Denise Harrel as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for February. “We know that…
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Domtar President and CEO, John D. Williams, to Return from Medical Leave of Absence
February 26, 2021
Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced that John D. Williams will return from temporary medical leave and is resuming authority and responsibility as President and Chief Executive Officer…
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Conservation grants support local schools’ environmental projects
February 25, 2021
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD), which aims to promote the wise use of soil, water and other resources, has awarded three Conservation Education Mini-Grants to support environmental…
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Curing Kids Cancer donates $150,000 to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital – Midlands
February 25, 2021Curing Kids Cancer presented $150,000 to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, to benefit the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands. The funds will support Curing…
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