Golfweek ranks Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club among South Carolina’s Top 5 Courses
June 4, 2025
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of America’s top 100 resort courses, have added another accolade to their long list of…
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The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is offering expedited collection services for summer move outs
June 4, 2025
The Solid Waste Division will once again focus on expedited trash collection for move outs, specifically. Solid Waste experiences large increases in bulk item collection during the spring and summer…
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Partnership workshop for Realtors
June 4, 2025Who: City of Columbia Community Development Department and participating lender partners What: A partnership workshop to provide realtors with valuable information about our housing loan programs and the offerings available through our partner lenders. Some…
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EMS CLOSET to hold “On the Right Foot” clothing drive for Midlands students
June 4, 2025
The City of Columbia Mayor’s Office and Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is proud to partner with EMS CLOSET, a volunteer-driven nonprofit founded by three generations of educators, to…
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Amy Bartow-Melia joins American Alliance of Museums Board of Directors
June 4, 2025
State Museum Executive Director among 25 leaders shaping the future of the museum field. The South Carolina State Museum announced that its Executive Director Amy Bartow-Melia has been selected as…
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PalmettoPride’s inaugural SC Sweep removes 160,000+ pounds of trash statewide
June 4, 2025
The statewide campaign encouraged SC residents to pick up litter and keep South Carolina beautiful PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, concluded its inaugural SC Sweep campaign in early May. The…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
June 4, 2025
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION Seeking to fill one (1) vacancy. The purpose of the…
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City of Columbia At-Large Councilmembers announce community conversations
June 4, 2025What: The City of Columbia At-Large Councilmembers announce a new initiative designed to foster stronger engagement between elected officials and the residents they serve. Beginning with Councilwoman Aditi Bussells, each At-Large…
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City of Columbia expands innovative partnerships to address food insecurity
June 4, 2025
The City of Columbia is taking bold, collaborative steps to combat food insecurity through innovative partnerships, strategic investment, and community-centered programs. From mobile markets to technology-driven delivery, city leadership continues…
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Portions of Riverfront Park will be closed for six months as of June 2 for construction of new water plant intake
June 4, 2025
As of Monday, June 2, a portion of the Riverfront Park trail will be temporarily closed for approximately six months as Columbia Water begins construction on a new water intake…
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Public informational meeting on Williams Street extension scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025
June 4, 2025
Mark your calendars – we hope you can join us Monday, June 16, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Stormwater Studios for an informational meeting about the Williams…
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Griffin Humphries founders recognized in Super Lawyers in America 2025 Edition
June 3, 2025
Griffin Humphries founding members James M. Griffin and Badge Humphries are included in the 2025 edition of “Super Lawyers,” a peer-reviewed directory of the nation’s leading attorneys . James M.…
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SCDMV to close branch office in Blythewood, relocate staff
June 3, 2025
As of July 7, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will close its branch office for customer service located at 10311 Wilson Blvd. in Blythewood. The office closure is…
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Richland One Career and Technical Education Academic Integration Specialist named SCACTE Teacher Educator of the Year
June 3, 2025
Alvin Allen, academic integration specialist in Richland One’s Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE), has been named the 2025 South Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education (SCACTE) Teacher…
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Trustus Theatre presents the 26th Annual Vista Queen: Queens of Pop – June 6
June 3, 2025
Trustus Theatre is set to dazzle audiences with the 26th Annual Vista Queen: Queens of Pop!, a glittering lip sync battle and fundraiser celebrating the icons of pop music. Hosted by the…
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Hood Construction wins Gleaming Star Award
June 3, 2025
Hood Construction announced the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has recognized Hood with a Gleaming Star Award. The Safety Awards reception was held on June 2nd in the…
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Toucan Tuesdays returns
June 3, 2025
Community Partnership Benefitting Harvest Hope Food Bank Returns June 10 Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. On Tuesday, June…
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Steel Hands Brewing kicks of Nashville Nights concert series
June 3, 2025
Steel Hands Brewing is excited to kick off its fifth anniversary of its Nashville Nights concert series, presented by Jim Hudson Audi of Columbia, with a hand selected lineup of…
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SIOS Technology announces new distribution agreement with Climb Channel Solutions
June 3, 2025
Climb Channel Solutions customers will gain access to advanced high availability solutions to ensure continuous operation of critical applications SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., a…
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ZERO TOLERANCE for Litter Month begins in South Carolina
June 3, 2025New Summer initiative announced by Palmetto State leaders this week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson, S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)…
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Ellison Kibler receives national recognition as a Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Team
June 2, 2025
Ellison Kibler, a prominent private wealth management team based in Columbia, SC, has earned national recognition, being named to the prestigious Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams list for…
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International Business Brokers Association recognizes David Yezbak with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award
June 2, 2025
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has awarded Columbia Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the fifth consecutive year. This award recognizes individuals who closed…
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Southern First announces three new appointments to Board of Directors
June 2, 2025Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of three new board members. Jennie Cluverius, Darrin Goss, and Billy McClatchey joined the company and the…
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New study finds Haile Gold Mine generates more than $700 million in annual economic impact across South Carolina
June 2, 2025A new economic impact study conducted by the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business confirms that Haile Gold Mine, located near Kershaw, SC, continues to be a…
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Heritage expands leadership team with two new regional managers
June 2, 2025
Experienced Industry Professionals Join to Lead Charleston and Upstate Offices Heritage, a leading provider of outdoor services and sustainable landscape solutions for South Carolina businesses, has announced the hiring of…
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Genova Family Karate celebrates 50 years
June 2, 2025Legendary martial arts tournament fighter and five-decade karate instructor praised By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Midlands-area Karate legend and lifelong martial arts tournament fighter and instructor Mike Genova welcomed throngs…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat announces Mitch Ray as new Executive Director
June 2, 2025
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) announced the appointment of Mitch Ray as its new Executive Director, effective June 2, 2025. With over 15 years of leadership experience and a…
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Ezekiel Ministries appoints new Executive Director to lead next chapter of growth and impact
June 2, 2025
Ezekiel Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to mentoring youth in the Midlands, announced the appointment of Christian Markle as its new Executive Director, effective June 9. Founded in 2009, Ezekiel…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Gala raises over $250,000 to support Thrive25 Initiative
June 2, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities celebrated 25 years of transformative arts education at its milestone 25th Anniversary Gala, held Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Congress to pass concealed carry reciprocity resolution
June 1, 2025
Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a multi-state effort to encourage the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act and create a framework for lawful concealed…
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Wallaby, the Soldier We Never Expected
May 29, 2025
By Jeff Becraft Years ago, I was at a friend’s wedding in Virginia Beach and one of the friends who was also at the wedding was telling me about…
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Man Will Always Wage War
May 29, 2025
By Tom Poland Cynicism Sometimes Is Backed By Reality I remember the Vietnam anti-war protests at the University of Georgia. Some group firebombed the Army ROTC building and I…
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Will Johnson named SCEDA’s 2025 Ally of the Year
May 29, 2025
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) has named Will Johnson, a shareholder at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., as its 2025 Ally of the Year. The Ally of the Year…
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Midlands Technical College Vice President elected to regional office
May 29, 2025
Midlands Technical College Vice President for Business Affairs Debbie M. Walker has been elected president of the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO). Her one-year term starts…
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Moore Bradley Myers names two new partners
May 29, 2025
Moore Bradley Myers names two as firm partners: Sierra Carini Hartley and Emily E. Collins. Sierra Carini Hartley practices in the areas of Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury. Sierra is a…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Retail Market Q1 2025
May 29, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Outward expansion driving grocery-anchored construction Market Highlights The Columbia retail market remains tight even as declining consumer confidence suppressed new leasing drastically, particularly among…
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Free lecture on the Battle of Bunker Hill, 250 years later
May 29, 2025
There were more Revolutionary War battles fought in South Carolina than anywhere else, but we have to admit that there were SOME significant fights elsewhere. And the 250th anniversary of…
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Denmark Tech instructor named Faculty of the Year by South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners
May 28, 2025
Denmark Technical College public speaking instructor Shannon Sims-McAlister has been named the 2025 Faculty of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners. The annual award honors one faculty member from…
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City of Columbia honored 17 youth-led groups as Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund recipients
May 28, 2025On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the City of Columbia honored 17 youth-led groups as Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund recipients with an orientation session held at the Busby Street Community…
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A. Clifton Myles, Ph.D. named interim president of Denmark Technical College
May 28, 2025
Denmark Technical College announced the appointment of Dr. A. Clifton Myles as interim president on Friday, effective July 1, 2025. A nationally respected leader with over 32 years of experience…
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Five Points Nails and Spa celebrates grand opening
May 28, 2025
Mayor Rickenmann, City Officials, and Local Leaders to Attend Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony The City of Columbia is set to welcome a fresh addition to the local business community with the grand…
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State Museum welcomes Dr. Jeffrey L. Brodie as Chief Engagement and Content Officer
May 28, 2025
Dr. Brodie brings more than three decades of experience to the State Museum. The South Carolina State Museum welcomed Jeffrey L. Brodie, Ph.D., as its new Chief Engagement and Content…
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City of Columbia and EMS CLOSET launch “On the Right Foot” clothing drive to support Midlands students
May 28, 2025
Community Urged to Donate New Clothing and Supplies for Local Youth in Need The City of Columbia Mayor’s Office has teamed up with EMS CLOSET to launch the annual “On…
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Blythewood High School’s Debbie Sweat named Youth Financial Educator of the Year by Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
May 28, 2025
Award presented during Teacher Appreciation Night at Columbia Fireflies baseball game Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has named Debbie Sweat of Blythewood High School the 2025 Youth Financial Educator of the…
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United Way of Kershaw County honors three local leaders for lifelong service and impact
May 28, 2025
United Way of Kershaw County recognized three remarkable individuals whose dedication, compassion, and tireless community service have left a lasting mark on our region. During its recent Volunteer Appreciation Lunch,…
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Richland One has highest-ever number of students earn Seal of Biliteracy
May 28, 2025
Dreher Senior Earns Most Seals in Recent History Again this school year, Richland One has broken the district’s previous record for the most students who earned the South Carolina Seal…
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Save the Date for the 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
May 28, 2025
The 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and…
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AnMed Foundation receives $52,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen and diversify medical workforce talent
May 28, 2025
The AnMed Foundation has been awarded a $52,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the Upstate’s Pre-Med Bootcamp program. Twenty-four college upper classmen recently…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kim Smith, Health Evolve Technologies
May 28, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Luke Carter joins United Way of Florence County Board of Directors
May 28, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. associate Luke Carter has been appointed to the United Way of Florence County Board of Directors. The United Way of Florence County funds 30 programs through…
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