Lee Roberts joins SAFE Investment Services
April 11, 2025
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the addition of Lee Roberts, Financial Advisor, to SAFE Investment Services. Roberts has over nine years of experience in the investment services industry including prior…
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Adams & Reese launches new brand, signaling next chapter in ongoing growth
April 11, 2025
Client-Driven Refresh Comes as Firm Celebrates 75th Anniversary in 2026 Adams & Reese, an AmLaw 200 firm with a 75-year legacy, announces a comprehensive rebrand and website refresh. The redesign…
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club ranked No. 4 public course in America by USA TODAY
April 10, 2025
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, one of the Myrtle Beach golf scene’s crown jewels, has been ranked the No. 4 public golf course in America in the 2025 USA TODAY…
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Alejandra Molina joins LCK as Preconstruction Services Coordinator in Columbia office
April 10, 2025
LCK announces that Alejandra Molina has joined its project management team in the Columbia office as Preconstruction Services Coordinator. In this role, Molina’s responsibilities include construction document reviews and quantity…
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Southern First promotes Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer
April 10, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the promotion of Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President. Wilbanks joined the Southern First team…
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Dominion Energy brings free energy-saving program to Batesburg-Leesville
April 10, 2025
Home weatherization program available to eligible customers More than 500 Dominion Energy customers in Batesburg-Leesville communities are eligible for free energy-saving products and services. The company recently hosted a kickoff event…
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Columbia Streams Art public art program unveils 10 turtle sculptures painted by local artists during Artista Vista
April 10, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art public art program will unveil ten new turtle sculptures painted and decorated by local artists during the Artista Vista arts festival on Saturday, April 12…
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We Never Met
April 10, 2025
By Tom Poland I wish we had. I traded letters with a writer who lived alone in the remote reaches of Alaska, the Land of the Midnight Sun. Poet…
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For the third year, City of Columbia parking services partners with the American Heart Association to bring awareness to heart health
April 10, 2025
The City of Columbia Parking Services, in coordination with the local chapter of The American Heart Association, announces an initiative to bring awareness of heart health to the City of Columbia…
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Terminix Service, Inc. leadership inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame
April 10, 2025
Lex Knox and Tommy Fortson Recognized for Distinguished Careers Embodying the Core Values of Junior Achievement Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina recently announced the induction of Lex Knox and…
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SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces Spring 2025 cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups
April 10, 2025
Six emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Ireland to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts, including Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Inspire Agency, Maynard Nexsen,…
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South Carolina Research Authority celebrates successful year at annual summit
April 10, 2025
Non-profit contributed 1.3 billion to the state economy and supported 6,600 jobs focused on growing innovation and technology in South Carolina The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) hosted its annual…
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Talented and Gifted Academy opens April 14 in Lexington, SC
April 10, 2025
New Early Learning Center Focuses on Literacy, Individualized Education, and Character Development Talented and Gifted Academy (TAG Academy) announced its official opening on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 141 Riverchase…
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SCRA presents Company, Founder, and Researcher of the Year Awards at Annual Summit
April 10, 2025Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia yesterday, where Charleston-based Case Status was awarded Company of the Year, Jim Jacob of StoryButton was awarded Founder of the…
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MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown opens new hybrid operating room, cardiac intensive care unit
April 9, 2025
New state-of-the-art spaces will enhance patient care MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown leadership and physicians marked significant milestones yesterday with ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the opening of a new…
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A grisly grim grind of a war
April 9, 2025A post-Vietnam Marine’s perspective of being an American boy with the Vietnam War as a backdrop By W. Thomas Smith Jr. THE VIETNAM WAR – a hard, grisly, grim grind…
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“Worlds Apart: What Works in Adolescent Substance Misuse Treatment and Why”
April 9, 2025
Expert James Campbell to Share Insights on Effective Adolescent Modalities – Free Seminar Hosted by LRADAC on May 1 According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, only about 10%…
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USC Controller’s Office earns 14th-straight Excellence in Financial Reporting award
April 9, 2025
The University of South Carolina Controller’s Office earned its 14th-consecutive Certificate of Achievement in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for…
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Muzika! returns: South Carolina set to host a global music celebration this June
April 9, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Varna International Music Academy announces the lineup for the 2025 Muzika! season, under the artistic direction of Gregory Buchalter from the Metropolitan…
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Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q1 2025 notable transactions
April 9, 2025
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the first quarter of 2025. Sales Transactions Nick Stomski, SIOR, Jake Nidiffer, SIOR, and Ryan Causey represented the…
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City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to host social-emotional learning workshops for National Youth Violence Prevention Week
April 9, 2025
In recognition of National Youth Violence Prevention Week, the City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (OSNE) is partnering with Richland One schools and local community organizations to…
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New event venue “The Laundry” celebrates grand opening in BullStreet District
April 9, 2025
The BullStreet District welcomed its newest business on April 9, 2025, as The Laundry, a highly anticipated event venue, officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided tours, and…
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Monkee’s of Columbia welcomes new owner Morgan Chapman to Devine Street
April 9, 2025
Monkee’s of Columbia announced a new chapter with the arrival of owner Morgan Chapman, who was officially welcomed to the Devine Street business community, April 9, 2025. The event was…
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Don Herriott, former SCRA Board Chair, awarded the Order of the Palmetto
April 8, 2025On April 8, 2025, Don Herriott, former Board Chair of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), was honored with the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Henry McMaster. The award…
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USC Law School gives alumnus Jon Robinson Gold Compleat Lawyer Award
April 8, 2025
Jonathan M. Robinson, the managing member of SMITH | ROBINSON law firm, is to be honored with the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law’s Gold Compleat…
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Robinson Gray’s Stringfellow to receive law school’s Silver Compleat Lawyer Award
April 8, 2025
La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate attorney at Robinson Gray law firm, is to be honored with the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law’s Silver Compleat Lawyer Award.…
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US News rankings: USC’s International MBA remains top in the country
April 8, 2025
For the 11th straight year, the University of South Carolina has earned the No. 1 ranking in the country for its International MBA program, according to the 2025 Best Graduate…
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NAI Columbia welcomes new brokerage associate
April 8, 2025
NAI Columbia recently welcomed Noah Moore to the Columbia brokerage team. Moore joins the Columbia office as a brokerage associate specializing in retail, commercial land, and tenant and landlord representation.…
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Turner Padget welcomes two attorneys to Columbia office
April 8, 2025
Turner Padget announces the additions of Robyn Madden as of counsel in the Professional License Defense practice and Jacob (Jake) M. Thompson, III as an associate in the Insurance Litigation…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, Ann Beckwith, appointed to the Board of Directors for Sistercare
April 8, 2025
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Ann Beckwith, CFP® to the board of directors of Sistercare. Sistercare’s philosophy is to empower survivors of domestic violence and their children…
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Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley make Fishers of Men history at Lake Murray
April 8, 2025
On Saturday, April 5, Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley made Fishers of Men history by winning their second national championship. The two-man team clinched victory with a three-day total of 68.49…
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Kelly Morrow named fellow of College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
April 7, 2025
Kelly Morrow, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named a fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. Kelly was officially inducted at an April 5th dinner…
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Chesterfield LLC acquires site for Carolina Pines International Commerce Center; NAI Columbia’s industrial team to lead leasing
April 7, 2025
Chesterfield LLC has officially closed on the acquisition of a prime industrial site in Richland County, paving the way for the development of the Carolina Pines International Commerce Center. This…
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Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley make Fishers of Men history at Lake Murray
April 7, 2025On Saturday, April 5, Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley made Fishers of Men history by winning their second national championship. The two-man team clinched victory with a three-day total of 68.49…
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Denmark Tech names Gilliard as athletic director
April 7, 2025
Denmark Technical College announced Jevon Gilliard has been hired as athletic director. A respected leader in Denmark Tech’s athletic history, Gilliard brings an unparalleled record of success and a deep…
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City of Columbia’s Homeless Services Ad Hoc Committee to convene with focus on sustainability and strategic outlook
April 7, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Homeless Services Ad Hoc Committee will hold its next public meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at City Hall to discuss progress, key insights, and forward-looking strategies…
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City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities to host 12th Small Business Week Conference
April 7, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting the City of Columbia’s 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9:00AM – 3:30PM at the…
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Gervais Street Bridge Dinner will be back in October of 2025
April 7, 2025
After a one-year hiatus, The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is coming back in October of 2025. A specific date has not been set yet, but it will be announced as…
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City of Columbia to host Earth Day Climate Action Fair
April 7, 2025
Who: City of Columbia’s Office of Sustainability, City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Committee, SC Public Health Association, Central Midlands Council of Governments, local environmental organizations, artists, educators, and community members.…
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Sistercare x Jamie Scott Fitness EmpoweRun 5k on Saturday, April 5
April 7, 2025
Sistercare’s 3rd Annual EmpoweRun 5k Walk and Run Sistercare and Jamie Scott Fitness are joining together to host the 3rd annual EmpoweRun 5k walk and run to benefit Sistercare’s ongoing…
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Hear the full, true story of the Doolittle Raid, and the Midlands’ role in it
April 7, 2025
You know about the Doolittle Raid – or at least, you should. On April 18, 1942 – just over four months after the Pearl Harbor attack – sixteen B-25B Mitchell…
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Planning Commission | Thursday, April 10, 2025
April 7, 2025
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the Planning Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or media…
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No Taxation without relaxation! Kona Ice celebrates National Chill Out Day with free shaved ice on Tax Day
April 7, 2025
On April 15, Kona Ice is offering free sweet treats, giving taxpayers a refreshing break and a tropical escape from the stress of filing returns Tax Day can be stressful,…
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Responding to life
April 4, 2025
By Jeff Becraft I am building a storage shed in my backyard. I am being trained by this guy in a blue shirt off of YouTube University. I watched…
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New happenings at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
April 4, 2025
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Celebrates Milestones with Exciting Events in Q2 2025 Riverbanks Zoo and Garden continues its momentum from a landmark 50th anniversary year with a series of exciting…
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Prisma Health announces Jason Marx as Medical Group president
April 3, 2025
Jason Marx, MD, MBA, joins Prisma Health to serve as president of the Prisma Health Medical Group. In this role, Dr. Marx will oversee one of the largest and most…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns to the Midlands April 22-27 — limited tickets available
April 3, 2025
Limited tickets still available for the Grand Tasting and other select events The eighth annual Columbia Food & Wine Festival — the Midlands’ premier six-day culinary experience — returns April…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in Spartanburg – May 1
April 3, 2025
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), and are…
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Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott receives S.C. Military Museum recognition
April 3, 2025National Sheriff of the Year 2021 and current S.C. State Guard commander honored in brick garden By Chris Carter Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, who also commands the all-volunteer…
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Conservation Education Mini-Grants support projects at 3 schools
April 3, 2025
Students at three Richland County schools will engage in hands-on environmental learning this school year, thanks to financial support from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD). Twice each…
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