Construction is taking off at Riverbanks
February 26, 2025
Skyride Construction Soars at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s “Bridge to the Wild” vision for the future continues to take shape as construction of the Saluda Skyride…
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VentureSouth and Vicinity announce joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing
February 26, 2025
VentureSouth and Vicinity announced a powerful new joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing – Vicinity Ventures. Vicinity Ventures combines the strengths of VentureSouth and Vicinity…
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River Bluff High School welcomes Britt Collins as assistant principal
February 26, 2025
River Bluff High School announced the appointment of Britt Collins as an assistant principal, effective late May 2025. Collins will step into this role following the promotion of Howard S.…
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Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society wins top honors at Newberry College Speech and Debate Competition
February 26, 2025Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society wins top honors at Newberry College Speech and Debate Competition The Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society delivered a strong performance at the Newberry College Speech…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points official kickoff event set for Thursday, Feb. 27
February 26, 2025
Dyeing the Five Points Fountain green, children’s activities, Irish music and dance performances The St. Pat’s in Five Points Official Kickoff event is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27,…
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South Carolina ETV digital series Original SC shares inspiring stories from across the Palmetto State
February 26, 2025South Carolina ETV’s award-winning digital series Original SC offers an exploration of South Carolina through the lives of the people that call this place home. The season’s first episode debuted online on Jan. 30,…
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City of Columbia breaks ground to celebrate the revitalization efforts in Historic Lower Waverly/Martin Luther King community
February 26, 2025
The City of Columbia in partnership with the TN Development Corporation hosted a groundbreaking celebration on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, to recognize four single-family homes that are to be constructed…
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LS3P welcomes Katie Arant
February 26, 2025
LS3P welcomes Interior Design Practice Professional, Katie Arant in the Columbia office. A 2014 graduate of Anderson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, Arant started her career…
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Trinity Partners secures office lease in Columbia’s Historic Vista District
February 26, 2025
Trinity Partners has successfully facilitated the lease of a premier office suite in Columbia’s Historic Vista District. Bruce Harper, SIOR, a founding partner of the South Carolina office, and Robbie…
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Over 62,000 feminine products collected at the 4th Annual Cola Rosé Shower
February 26, 2025
Annual event creates awareness about women’s health and collects donations for Sistercare and The Period Project The 4th Annual Cola Rosé Shower, held on Saturday, February 8 at the Williams-Brice Stadium’s Traditions Club, proved…
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School of Medicine Columbia breaks ground on new facility at USC Health Sciences Campus
February 25, 2025
The University of South Carolina broke ground on a facility that will redefine the future of health care education and research during a ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the…
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Columbia’s first Ramadan night market offers evening of community
February 25, 2025
In partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Humanities Collaborative initiative The Muslim South and the Columbia Muslim Association, the Columbia Museum of Art presents Columbia’s first-ever Ramadan Night Market…
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Garvin Design Group’s Jerome Simiyon earns architecture licensure
February 25, 2025
Garvin Design Group announced that Jerome Simiyon recently earned licensure as a registered architect. Simiyon’s licensure follows the successful completion of the rigorous, six-part Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and certification…
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Healthy Palmetto unveils Statewide Action Plan for healthy eating and active living
February 25, 2025
Healthy Palmetto, a coalition of more than 40 organizations committed to improving health outcomes in South Carolina, successfully unveiled its 2025-2029 Statewide Action Plan for Healthy Eating and Active Living at an…
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Richland Library introduces InterPlay Academy
February 25, 2025
Helping Job Seekers Enter Skilled Trades Richland Library is expanding its commitment to workforce development with the introduction of InterPlay Academy, a new e-resource designed to equip job seekers with the training and…
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South Carolina export sales total $38 billion in 2024, the highest volume since 2019
February 25, 2025
Automotive continues to be dominant industry for the state’s exports Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) today announced that…
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Rick Lackland named SCRLA’s 2025 Sales/Marketing Employee of The Year
February 25, 2025
Capital City/Lake Murray Country proudly celebrates Rick Lackland, Director of Sales & Marketing at DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia, for being named Sales/Marketing/Catering Employee of the Year at the 2025 Stars…
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School District Five coordinator earns statewide recognition
February 25, 2025
Davida Price, School District Five’s Coordinator of Youth and Family Services (4K), has been awarded the 2025 State Service Award by the South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA). The SCECA…
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Cohn Construction completes new Innovative Endodontics location
February 25, 2025
Myrtle Beach, SC – Cohn Construction has completed the construction of the 3,665 SF periodontic office for Innovative Endodontics in Myrtle Beach. This is the second Design-Build project Cohn Construction…
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Ribbon cutting for PowerHouse Cycle and Fitness
February 25, 2025
PowerHouse Cycle and Fitness will be hosting their upcoming grand opening on Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m. at their new location at 2418 Devine Street. They will be hosting…
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CAMS Community Manager Daniel Bennett earns AMS designation
February 25, 2025
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) announced that Community Manager Daniel Bennett, CMCA, earned his Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation. Bennett entered the community management industry in 2020 and joined the…
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Jushi USA leases 200,758 square feet at Pineview Trade Center in Richland County
February 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina and Summit Real Estate Group announces that Jushi USA has leased ±200,758 square feet at Pineview Trade Center, a ±351,349-square-foot speculative industrial building in Southeast Columbia.…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects new officers for 2025
February 24, 2025
The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) recently announced the election of officers for 2025. Bryant Sansbury, CEO with ArborOne, was elected Chairman; Lori Anne Car, co-owner of Titan Farms, was elected…
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Richland Library now accepting applications for virtual business course for female entrepreneurs
February 24, 2025
FastTrac For Female Entrepreneurs 8-Part Series Richland Library Business and Careers, in collaboration with First Citizens Bank and Midlands Technical College, is now accepting applications for an exclusive virtual business…
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William Johnson, Frank Davis named 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Economic Development Law
February 24, 2025
The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® has named two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. shareholders “Lawyer of the Year” for Economic Development Law in their respective regions. HSB’s Economic Development practice…
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Emily Heatwole Keeney appointed Adams and Reese GR Team Leader
February 24, 2025
South Carolina Government Affairs Advisor Emily Heatwole Keeney has been appointed as Adams and Reese Government Relations Team Leader across the law firm’s national footprint. Ms. Keeney fills the role…
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Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
February 24, 2025
The City of Columbia is now accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The…
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Columbia, South Carolina, businesses anticipate new quick and easy access to small-quantity metals
February 24, 2025
Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, has opened its newest location in Columbia, South Carolina, led by franchise owner Dhaval Patel. The premier metal supplier is set…
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Steve Cook named SCRLA’s 2025 Restaurateur of the Year
February 21, 2025
Steve Cook, the driving force behind several of Columbia’s most beloved restaurants, has been honored with the 2025 Restaurateur of the Year award by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging…
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Richland One Board launching national search for next superintendent
February 21, 2025
The Richland One Board of School Commissioners is launching a national search to find the district’s next superintendent. The Board has hired BWP & Associates, a search firm that has…
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State Museum to celebrate those with disabilities with special event on Saturday, March 8
February 21, 2025
Disability Celebration Day features activities including a community art project, silent disco, sensory-friendly shows and more The South Carolina State Museum announced the return of its Disability Celebration Day event,…
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True romance
February 21, 2025
By Jeff Becraft It has been a while since I’ve talked about my prowess on the ski slopes… so I figured it’s about time. I am a person when…
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Remembering John Culler
February 20, 2025
By Tom Poland I was on the phone with Joey Frazier, South Carolina Wildlife magazine’s editor. “Tom, did you know John Culler died last week?” I did not. Just…
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Trinity Partners facilitates industrial lease in Billings, Montana
February 20, 2025
Trinity Partners announced the successful lease the lease of a 6,000 square foot industrial facility in Billings, Montana. Bruce Harper, a founding partner of Trinity Partners’ South Carolina office, represented…
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Emily Tarney named to Pacesetter’s Club at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
February 20, 2025
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Emily Tarney, CFP®, a Vice President and Financial Advisor in its Wealth Management office in Columbia, SC has been named to the Firm’s…
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Columbia educator surprised with $25,000 Milken Award
February 20, 2025
Forest Lake Elementary School’s lead interventionist Keighley (pronounced “KAY-lee”) George thought she was attending a schoolwide assembly this morning in honor of a visit from State Department of Education officials, but instead, she received a heartwarming surprise. George was presented with the Milken Educator Award,…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new board of directors members
February 20, 2025
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands Mountains announces the election of four new members to the Board of Directors, serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The four new members elected to…
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In Memoriam: Master Police Officer Christopher “Chris” Santos Carrizales
February 20, 2025
January 31, 1968 – February 19, 2025 With deep respect and gratitude, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Manager Teresa Wilson, Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook, and the entire City of Columbia…
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Denmark Technical College students earn $15,000 scholarships at inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce Development Summit
February 20, 2025
Two Denmark Technical College students, Ra’Niyah Daniels and Kawonna Maple, were each awarded the Cal & Annette Johnson Scholarship, valued at $15,000, at the inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce…
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Constellation Concert: Music in the Observatory returns Thurs., Feb. 20 | 6:30 – 10 p.m.
February 20, 2025
Guests are invited to experience live music in the museum’s Observatory with this new concert series featuring Alt-R&B act Death Ray Robin. Performing solo, Columbia, SC native and Death Ray…
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Denmark Technical College inducts four into Alumni Hall of Fame
February 20, 2025
Denmark Technical College honored four distinguished alumni during its Second Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction, held as part of the 8th Annual President’s Legacy Scholarship Gala. A highlight of…
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City of Columbia to host groundbreaking celebration to recognize revitalization efforts in Historic Lower Waverly/Martin Luther King community
February 20, 2025
Who: TN Development Corporation, Community Development Department, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Councilman Ed McDowell What: The City of Columbia is hosting a groundbreaking celebration to recognize four single-family homes that are to…
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City of Columbia Planning Division seeks Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts volunteers
February 20, 2025
The City of Columbia Planning Division is seeking volunteers to help conduct routine Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all…
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Ribbon cutting set for Cline’s Salon February 27
February 20, 2025
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the ribbon-cutting and new location opening for Cline’s Salon on Thursday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m. at 804 Lady Street. This salon is celebrating…
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Denmark Technical College students earn $15,000 scholarships at inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce Development Summit
February 19, 2025
Two Denmark Technical College students, Ra’Niyah Daniels and Kawonna Maple, were each awarded the Cal & Annette Johnson Scholarship, valued at $15,000, at the inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund Workforce…
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Colliers brings mixed-use building in the Vista to full occupancy; announces investment opportunity
February 19, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announces that 823 Gervais Street is 100% occupied as The Gameshow Challenge leased the last remaining space. Colliers’ Mary Winter Teaster, John Gressette and Sydney Lanham…
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Renewal Season is in full effect for Business Licensing!
February 19, 2025
Please utilize either the new online portal at https://columbiasc.hdlgov.com/ or with the QR code below You can also utilize the Statewide Renewal Portal at https://www.localblrenewal.com/ Benefits to using our new online portal: Convenience: Renew…
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City Council Highlights | Tuesday, February 18, 2025
February 19, 2025
To begin the City Council meeting this evening (Tuesday, February 18, 2025), City Council presented several proclamations including Jayme Hill’s Kidz Kindness Day and Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Day. Born in 2018,…
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“The Shot Heard Round the World” A 250th American Revolution anniversary celebration of Lexington County’s namesake: The Battle of Lexington and Concord
February 19, 2025
Lexington’s Old Mill Pond Trail | April 19, 2025 | 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. On April 19, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m., history comes to life at Lexington’s Old…
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NAI Columbia announces January 2025 Transactions
February 19, 2025
Sales: Jack Springs sold 4530 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The ±2.13 site sold for $5,250,000. Jack Springs, Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers sold two parcels…
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