Dawn Staley statue unveiled in Columbia, SC
May 1, 2025
A statue honoring University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley was unveiled Monday, April 21st, 2025 outside Colonial Life Arena. The bronze statue depicts Staley holding a basketball…
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West Columbia Police Department hosts Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service
May 1, 2025The West Columbia Police Department will host the Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the Marc Westbrook Judicial Center at 205 E.…
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City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities to host 12th Small Business Week Conference
May 1, 2025The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting the City of Columbia’s 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference. During this year’s conference we will provide information and resources to…
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AT&T expands fiber internet to over 500,000 locations in South Carolina
May 1, 2025
AT&T has expanded its fiber internet network to more than 500,000 customer locations across South Carolina. The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to improve access to high-speed…
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Columbia celebrates National Bike Month this May
May 1, 2025
The City of Columbia is inviting residents to take part in National Bike Month this May. In partnership with the League of American Bicyclists, the city is promoting cycling as…
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Capt. Mose Rogers & The S.S. Savannah
May 1, 2025
By Tom Poland I visit cemeteries never knowing what I’ll find. February 10, a cemetery gave me a story that has the elements of a great movie—risk, bravery, tragedy, the…
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Alaric Van Dam, M.D. joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
May 1, 2025
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced the addition of Dr. Alaric Van Dam to the team as of May 1st, 2025. Dr. Van Dam joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA…
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Do it right the first time
May 1, 2025
One time when I was up in Maryland, I bought a big bag of frozen blueberries. Now this was a big bag. I felt along the top when I was first opening…
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Touch-A-Truck returns to Soda City on May 17
April 30, 2025The City of Columbia’s third annual Touch-A-Truck event is set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the 1700 block of Main…
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Mindful Steps Walk to raise mental health awareness – May 3
April 30, 2025The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is teaming up with Girl Get Up Society to host the Annual Mindful Steps Walk on Saturday, May 3, 2025,…
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Downtown Lexington steakhouse to open this May
April 30, 2025
Ember Lexington promises unforgettable flavors and an unmatched dining experience Residents of Lexington will soon experience an elevated dining occasion showcasing expertly aged, hand-cut steaks, sustainably sourced seafood, and housemade…
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PalmettoPride to launch SC Sweep campaign from April 25 to May 4
April 30, 2025
The statewide campaign is meant to encourage SC residents to pick up litter and keep South Carolina beautiful PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is launching its new SC Sweep campaign. The statewide…
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IMPH releases action plan to improve health outcomes for moms and babies in rural SC through improved access to care
April 30, 2025
The plan includes recommendations to improve maternal and infant health in South Carolina The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform…
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City, County leaders to kick off National Small Business Week
April 30, 2025
The City of Columbia is teaming up with Richland County, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to launch National Small Business Week 2025. Community members…
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McDaniel listed among Influential Women of Law honorees
April 30, 2025
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel co-founder Kathleeen McDaniel is among this year’s recipients of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s “Influential Women of Law” award. The annual program recognizes attorneys for their service…
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Original Six Foundation to distribute over 35,000 books to SC kindergarten students in rural & under-resourced communities
April 30, 2025
Throughout the month of May, the Original Six (O6) Foundation will distribute over 35,000 books to a record 44 public schools located in rural and under-resourced communities. For the first…
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Mental and Emotional Refreshment
April 30, 2025
We already know how to physically refresh ourselves By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In a conversation this morning with Chris Carter, my good friend of many years, he asked the…
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City partners host networking event for mental health and youth support professionals
April 30, 2025The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is teaming up with The G.R.I.T. Project to host a community networking event aimed at professionals working in mental health,…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Industrial Market Q1 2025
April 30, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Economic uncertainty slows leasing as manufacturing grows Market Highlights Broad trade uncertainty caused industrial leasing to stall in Q1 as many occupiers paused to…
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Bodyworks Technologies celebrates grand opening in Columbia
April 30, 2025Bodyworks Technologies, LLC will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, May 2, at 11:00 a.m. at 919 True Street, Suite E-4, in Columbia. The event is hosted by the City…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina launches JA Biztown Mobile® to help students gain better understanding of careers in South Carolina
April 29, 2025
Immersive Program Designed to Increase Career Exploration and Financial Literacy of Elementary School Students Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announces the launch of JA BizTown Mobile®. This program is…
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Wells Fargo Economic Report shows strong employment growth in South Carolina
April 29, 2025
A new Wells Fargo economic report, State Labor Markets Simmer in Q1, finds that state unemployment rate movements were mixed at the start of 2025, although payrolls in South Carolina rose 2.3%…
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6 Turner Padget shareholders named top in state by Super Lawyers
April 29, 2025
Turner Padget announces the inclusion of six of its attorneys among South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2025. Shareholders Richard S. Dukes, Jr., Catherine H. Kennedy, Lanneau Wm. Lambert, Jr., and Franklin G. Shuler are named…
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Techo-Bloc selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation
April 29, 2025
Techo-Bloc, a landscaping products supplier, announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $45 million investment will create 46 new jobs. With factories in…
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Bluestein, Newton and Sullivan all recognized again by SC Super Lawyers in 2025
April 29, 2025
A tradition of excellence was again recognized this year by South Carolina Super Lawyers®, as three partners at Bluestein Attorneys made the rating service’s 2025 list: • Marti Bluestein, who…
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Seven from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in 2025 Super Lawyers
April 29, 2025
Seven attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, including all the firm’s partners, are listed in the 2025 edition of “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars.” The seven also are honored in…
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Eight Parker Law Group attorneys recognized by S.C. Super Lawyers for 2025
April 29, 2025Six Parker Law Group attorneys were named to the 2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, while two others made the rating service’s annual “Rising Stars” list. Here are the six…
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Carroll included in latest edition of “Super Lawyers”
April 29, 2025
ROCK HILL, SC – Beverly A. Carroll, an attorney at Morton & Gettys, is included in the latest list of South Carolina “Super Lawyers,” marking the sixth consecutive year she…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2025 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
April 29, 2025
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Emily Collins Brown, Jeffrey D. Hopkins, and Creasie Parrott…
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Two SMITH | ROBINSON attorneys honored by S.C. Super Lawyers for 2025
April 29, 2025
South Carolina Super Lawyers has honored two members of SMITH | ROBINSON law firm, Murrell Smith and Shanon Peake, in its 2025 lists. Smith was named to the latest list…
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SC Super Lawyers 2025 honors 19 Robinson Gray attorneys
April 29, 2025
An even dozen attorneys with Robinson Gray law firm were named to the 2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. Among them, Member Betsy Gray was once again singled out for…
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South Carolina Super Lawyers recognizes five Callison Tighe attorneys for 2025
April 29, 2025
Five Callison Tighe & Robinson attorneys have been recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers® for 2025. These attorneys continue to bring distinction to the firm, each having been recognized in…
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South Carolina Arts Commission and SC Future Makers launch video series highlighting the creative side of advanced manufacturing
April 28, 2025
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and the SC Future Makers are partnering to show K-12 students how creativity and the arts play a vital role in advanced manufacturing across the state. Their collaboration…
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Free admission to the museum for military and families, thanks to Blue Star
April 28, 2025
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum seizes upon every opportunity to honor those who have served in uniform. That certainly includes those serving now – and their…
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Support Mental Health Matters: NAMI South Carolina joins Midlands Gives on May 6
April 28, 2025
On Tuesday, May 6, NAMI South Carolina participates in #MidlandsGives, a 24-hour online giving event supporting nonprofits across South Carolina. This year, we invite the community to rally behind our…
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Garvin Design Group completes Sage Financial office renovation and addition
April 28, 2025
Sage Financial has officially opened the doors to its new office on Devine Street, marking the completion of an extensive renovation and addition project led by local firms Garvin Design…
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City of Columbia celebrates National Historic Preservation Month
April 25, 2025
May is National Historic Preservation Month and the City’s Preservation staff has several activities planned to commemorate the event. Since its inception by the National Trust for Historic Preservation…
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Allegiant starts service at CAE in less than a month
April 24, 2025
Have You Booked Your Flight! Nonstop flights on ultra-low-cost carrier, Allegiant Air, from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be starting in less than a month providing locals an easy and cost-effective way…
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Veteran ‘Tunnel Rat’ will tell his story at Lexington County Library branch – May 2
April 24, 2025
On May 2, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum’s Noon Debrief series of free lectures will debut in a new location. And it will be a particularly…
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Former Gamecock standout named IRONWOMAN by Global Eco Adventures
April 24, 2025WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson says she is “blessed” to be “in such elite company” By Alex Junes-Ward A’Ja Wilson, the all-time leading scorer in Gamecock women’s basketball history and the…
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He took my place
April 24, 2025
By Jeff Becraft (Another story involving Black Mountain for Children… names have been changed for privacy sake.) Last year, I was speaking at a weekend camp with Black Mountain…
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The Oasis Group and AdvisorEngine release research report on Artificial Intelligence Note Takers
April 24, 2025
Leading industry research provider and wealthtech provider team up to provide financial advisors with empirical analysis of AI note-taking applications FORT MILL, S.C. – The Oasis Group, a leading consultancy for…
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Gov. McMaster welcomes The Nuclear Company engineering/construction office to Columbia
April 24, 2025
Company completes Series A funding to support fleet-scale nuclear deployment The Nuclear Company, which is pioneering the modernization of nuclear construction and leading fleet-scale deployment of nuclear power across America,…
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Trinity Partners restructures Prisma Healthcare lease in Columbia
April 24, 2025
Trinity Partners has successfully restructured and extended Prisma Healthcare’s lease of 8 Medical Park in Columbia, SC. 8 Medical Park is a 96,190 square foot medical office building located on…
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Frank Cureton named 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Tax Law in Columbia
April 24, 2025
The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® has named Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. shareholder Frank Cureton “Lawyer of the Year” for Tax Law in Columbia, South Carolina. Frank has been ranked…
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SIOS Technology announces strategic partnership with DataHub Nepal to deliver high-availability and disaster recovery solutions in Nepal
April 24, 2025SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with DataHub Nepal, a trusted leader in co-location, hosting,…
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Learn about the struggles of a Montagnard soldier who settled in South Carolina
April 24, 2025
We all remember – if we’re old enough – the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, particularly the image of that helicopter trying to evacuate people from a rooftop.…
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Leadership Columbia set to unveil revamped Free Medical Clinic at May 5 re-launch event
April 24, 2025
The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2025 (LC25), in partnership with The Free Medical Clinic, is delighted to announce a Grand Re-Launch Event to celebrate the completion of significant…
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Columbia Chamber names local educators as Teachers of the Quarter
April 23, 2025
Winners announced at Chamber April Gather & Grow event and Richland Two School Board Meeting. The Columbia Chamber announced Adrienne Gearheart (Blythewood Middle School) and Angel O’Neal (Lower Richland High School)…
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Nature’s Fierce Defiance
April 23, 2025
By Tom Poland For seven years I only read Russian writers, Boris Pasternak, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and my favorite, Alexander Ilyich Solzhenitsyn. Solzhenitsyn wrote of life under Stalin.…
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