Midlands Minority Business Accelerator announces 2024 cohort

  January 18, 2024

Class of 2023 Cohort Graduates Seven Local Minority Businesses The Columbia Chamber’s Midlands Minority Business Accelerator program recently graduated 2023 program participants and announced the 2024 class. The Midlands Minority…

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Playa Bowls is coming soon to Summerville

  January 18, 2024

Taylor Sekanovich and Vitré Ravenel Stephens of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Playa Bowls in the lease of 2,226 SF of retail space at 2465 North Main St, Suite A in…

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Deltrian America extends lease in North Charleston

  January 18, 2024

Deltrian America, Inc. has extended their lease at 3260 Industry Drive, Unit 102. Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord,…

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The Southern Bank launches easy-access digital banking tools

  January 18, 2024

The Southern Bank, a community bank with a high-touch, personal customer experience, is pleased to announce the rollout of its new digital tools for personal finance and credit insights. “We’re…

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SCDOT Commission appoints Justin Powell as next Secretary of Transportation

  January 18, 2024

At today’s meeting of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission, the Commission appointed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to section 57-1-410 of…

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Lori Bayne joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

  January 18, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lori Bayne has joined the company’s Midtown office as an experienced sales associate. Lori, a proud Greenville native, seamlessly blends hometown…

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Leadership Columbia Class of 2025 applications now open

  January 18, 2024

What is Leadership Columbia? Leadership Columbia is the region’s signature leadership program offered through the Columbia Chamber. Since its inception in 1972, Leadership Columbia has nurtured and engaged the leadership…

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Red Ribbon Resale to close on January 31, 2024

  January 18, 2024

17 Year Legacy of Compassion and Support AID Upstate announces the closure of its thrift store, Red Ribbon Resale, on January 31, 2024. AID Upstate opened Red Ribbon Resale in…

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Leadership Series – Kevin Shwedo, The SC Department of Motor Vehicles

  January 18, 2024

The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…

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So what are you going to do now?

  January 18, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   “So what are you going to do now?” That’s what someone said to me one time when I had just described a situation that years ago,…

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More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series returns February 2

  January 18, 2024

Dr. Tammy Kernodle opens season 3 with performance of “She Sang Freedom” The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series Featuring Tammy Kernodle, the season…

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John Boyd selected to Sustain SC Board of Directors

  January 18, 2024

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that John Boyd has been selected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors for Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the…

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Ron Hagell to tell how he collected intelligence in Vietnam

  January 18, 2024

The movies notwithstanding, intelligence work has little to do with drinking shaken martinis while wearing a designer tuxedo. In the real world, in wartime, it’s about things like sweating in…

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First Reliance partners with Apiture for digital banking platform

  January 18, 2024

First Reliance Bank announced that through its partnership with Apiture, Apiture has received an award, marking its third consecutive win for digital banking innovation. The awards program celebrates outstanding achievements…

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SCMA announces the inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program

  January 18, 2024

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program. The class is comprised of nineteen professionals representing a variety of manufacturing industry…

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Ageratum, Wood, & Water

  January 17, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland On a Sunday walk I spotted a splash of blue. Blue wildflowers. They say blue flowers are sometimes difficult to grow in gardens. “They say.” That was…

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Zack Young joins LCK as Project Manager in Columbia office

  January 17, 2024

LCK announces that Zack Young has joined its project management team in the Columbia office as Project Manager. Young will fulfill the role of owner’s representative for assigned LCK projects…

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Cherrydale Point residents petition for annexation

  January 17, 2024

Property owners at Cherrydale Point and the surrounding area have filed a petition for annexation into the City of Greenville. The annexation requires a public hearing and two readings before…

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Charleston ranks #1 nationally for inbound migration

  January 17, 2024

According to a recently published 2023 Allied US Moving Migration Report, South Carolina ranks #1 nationally for inbound migration with Charleston as the standout city. The report attributes Charleston’s #1…

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Warming center to open this week due to cold weather

  January 17, 2024

City officials announced that three warming centers will open this week due to cold weather.  Holy City Missions at Aldersgate UMC Warming Center, Hibben UMC Warming Center, and Seacoast Church…

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Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall announces retirement

  January 17, 2024

After nearly 30 years of service to the State of South Carolina, Christy A. Hall, the Secretary of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, announced her retirement effective…

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SCRA contributes over $1.19 billion to South Carolina’s economy

  January 17, 2024

South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.19 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2023. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study…

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