PHENOGY AG outlines growth strategy in Columbia, strengthening City’s role in clean energy innovation
February 19, 2025
PHENOGY AG, a Swiss-based energy storage startup, outlined its growth strategy in Columbia, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for clean energy innovation. “Columbia is the ideal launchpad for…
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Literacy SC announces 2025 board officers, highlights community volunteer opportunities
February 19, 2025
Literacy SC, central South Carolina’s leading adult literacy nonprofit, announces its 2025 board officers and invites community members to join its mission of teaching practical reading, writing, and math skills…
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NP Strategy announces leadership transition
February 19, 2025Amanda Loveday Named CEO and Jean Cecil Frick Named COO NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm specializing in crisis response, media, and public relations, announced a leadership transition that will…
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FJ Rabon Construction announces the next generation of leadership
February 19, 2025FJ Rabon Construction, Inc., a leading provider of septic and construction services in the Columbia, SC area, announces that Will Rabon, the son of Ben and Ashleigh Rabon, has joined…
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Richland One executive director of information technology to be inducted into Consortium for School Networking’s Volunteer Hall of Fame
February 18, 2025
Dr. Candice Coppock, Richland One’s executive director of information technology (IT), will be inducted into the 2025 Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) Volunteer Hall of Fame. The non-profit organization is…
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SIOS Technology honored with multiple industry awards for innovation in high availability and disaster recovery
February 18, 2025
SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, announced that it has received multiple industry recognitions for its innovative solutions that ensure…
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South Carolina Pimento Cheese Festival debuts in Columbia this spring
February 18, 2025
Red Maple Events, LLC has announced that South Carolina’s first Pimento Cheese Festival will be held on Saturday, March 29 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia,…
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Limitless Purpose provides opportunities for all children
February 18, 2025
As Limitless Purpose celebrates its 5th anniversary, the organization has announced two opportunities for children and families: Limitless Learner Summer Incentive Awards and the annual free Family Celebration event in…
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Trinity Partners facilitates investment sale of industrial facility in West Columbia, SC
February 18, 2025
Trinity Partners announced the successful investment sale of a 28,000 square foot Class B industrial facility located at 971 Harbor Drive in West Columbia, SC. Representing the buyer in the…
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Domestic violence survivors embark on a 5 week self-defense journey
February 18, 2025
Empowering Survivors Through Krav Maga Sistercare and Jamie Scott Fitness are joining together to provide a group of domestic violence survivors with a series of five Krav Maga self-defense classes,…
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Scout Motors to host series of Community Connection forums in Blythewood
February 18, 2025
Meetings will provide another opportunity for Midlands community to engage with the Scout team and see concept vehicles in-person Scout Motors will host a series of Community Connection forums in…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
February 18, 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 Board…
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City of Columbia welcomes PHENOGY Inc. to Columbia for their future US Headquarters in the Capital City
February 18, 2025
WHO: Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan, Columbia Economic Development, PHENOGY Inc., Columbia World Affairs Council, Columbia Metropolitan Airport and the University of South Carolina. WHAT: Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan, Co-Founder and CEO of…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in ThreatCaptain
February 18, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in ThreatCaptain. The Greenville-based IT startup provides a financial cyber risk discovery platform designed specifically for managed service providers,…
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Conservative voters continue strong support for conservation
February 18, 2025
In a state-wide poll, Republican primary voters express significant support for conservation and resilience efforts across South Carolina. A new state-wide poll of 1,200 GOP voters conducted by Sustain SC…
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“From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Unleashing Agentic AI for Small Business Growth”
February 18, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center’s Small Business Council is hosting an educational seminar on February 20, 2025. The Chamber’s Small Business Council regularly hosts seminars for business owners and…
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Chapin Commercial Construction announces plans for Lake Murray Business Park
February 18, 2025
New mixed-use development to bring office, retail and flex space to booming Chapin community Chapin Commercial Construction announced its latest project, Lake Murray Business Park, a premier mixed-use development coming to…
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Limitless Purpose offers opportunities for children
February 17, 2025
As Limitless Purpose celebrates its 5th anniversary, the organization has announced two opportunities for children and families: Limitless Learner Summer Incentive Awards and the annual free Family Celebration event in…
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Design/Development Review Commission | Thursday, February 20, 2025
February 17, 2025
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Design/Development Review 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…
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School District Five teacher selected for prestigious learning opportunity
February 17, 2025
Spring Hill High School teacher Marc Turner was selected for a prestigious learning opportunity to study the lives and service of an American Veteran with National History Day® (NHD) and the American Battle…
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Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to host annual Youth Symposium
February 17, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Iota Omicron Sigma Chapter, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. WHAT: The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamm Rho Sorority, Inc. will…
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Beat the Winter Blues at EdVenture
February 14, 2025
When the weather is dreary, the kids are out of school, and the cabin fever kicks in, there’s no better place to bring the family than EdVenture! This February, EdVenture…
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Columbia World Affairs Council merges with Columbia Council for Internationals
February 14, 2025
The merger expands regional capacities to host international leaders & students and to connect with more American professionals & families in the Midlands The Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announces…
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Over 350 S.C. Cooperative Extension professionals donate supplies to Rapid Shelter Columbia as part of the statewide conference
February 14, 2025
More than 350 Cooperative Extension professionals from across South Carolina came together for a statewide service project to support Rapid Shelter Columbia during the second biennial South Carolina Joint Cooperative…
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Denmark Technical College announces new vice president for student affairs
February 14, 2025
Denmark Technical College announce Dr. JL Porter as the new Vice President for Student Affairs. With over 17 years of distinguished service in public and private universities and community colleges,…
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Lexington Two Schools recertified by the Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute
February 14, 2025
Lexington Two’s Saluda River Academy for the Arts and Busbee Creative Arts Academy have been recertified as ABC Certified Schools by the Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute for exemplary efforts…
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The Forgotten Rain Porch
February 14, 2025
By Tom Poland A reader and friend, Zilphy DuRant of Florence, South Carolina mailed me a letter and clipping from The Post and Courier about an architectural feature I’d…
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Tickets on Sale NOW: Southern Shuckdown Charity Oyster Roast benefitting the Big Red Barn Retreat
February 13, 2025
Proudly Presented by The Folline King Group at Merrill Lynch, a Bank of America Company The Big Red Barn Retreat announced the 3rd annual Southern Shuckdown Charity Oyster Roast, presented…
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ECSC Sports wins governor’s cup award for rivals in Red Tour
February 13, 2025
Experience Columbia SC Sports won the coveted Governor’s Cup Award Tuesday for the Rivals in Red Tour that brought in 70,000 visitors and soccer fans from across the globe to…
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C.A. Johnson High becomes first Midlands school to offer Prisma Health’s MedEx Academy program
February 13, 2025
Prisma Health has expanded its MedEx Academy program to C.A. Johnson High School, which becomes the first school in the Midlands to offer the program. MedEx Academy is a one-of-a-kind…
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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands hosts classes for children suffering the loss of a loved one
February 13, 2025
One in 9 children in South Carolina will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18. Processing that grief, especially the loss of a loved one,…
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NAI Columbia’s Kelly Chambers Team close $2.68 million sale for target anchored shopping center
February 13, 2025
NAI Columbia’s Kelly Chambers Team, consisting of Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers, successfully closed the $2.68 million sale of a ±27-acre site on Augusta Highway in Lexington, South Carolina.…
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A great day to reach out
February 13, 2025
By Jeff Becraft Last Saturday, I got up and I just didn’t feel that great. Something was off. I thought maybe it was my sugar levels were off or…
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Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to host annual Youth Symposium
February 13, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Iota Omicron Sigma Chapter, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. WHAT: The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamm Rho Sorority, Inc. will…
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House Ways and Means Chair appoints new SCRA board trustee
February 13, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority announces that State Representative Robby Robbins has joined SCRA’s board of trustees as a member of the executive committee. Rep. Robbins was appointed to the board…
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Former Ford and eBay executive Suzy Deering named executive-in-residence at USC College of Information and Communications
February 13, 2025
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications has announced the appointment of Suzy Deering, a seasoned leader in global marketing and communications, as its new executive-in-residence starting…
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Cordes Kennedy joins Robinson Gray as member
February 12, 2025
Cordes B. Kennedy has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. Cordes is an experienced personal injury defense attorney and will focus his practice at the firm on healthcare…
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Over 350 industry leaders gather in Spartanburg for 60th annual SC tourism conference
February 12, 2025
Hub City’s fast-growing downtown district welcomed more than 350 tourism industry leaders from across the state for the annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel hosted at the Spartanburg Marriot,…
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18 local bands to play live at 15th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival, Sat., March 1
February 12, 2025
The 15th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival — happening Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12-7 p.m. at City Roots urban farm in the historic Rosewood neighborhood of Columbia, SC — has…
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Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors welcomes Gene Bell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, to the firm
February 12, 2025
Studio 2LR, a leading architecture and interior design firm, announced that architect Gene Bell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, has joined the team. With over 20 years of experience spanning high-profile…
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Just Passing Through
February 12, 2025
By Tom Poland Tabernacle Baptist Church sits near an intersection where collisions seem to occur for no reason. Daylight, midnight, rain, drought, people keep wrecking. It got so bad…
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Rapid Shelter Columbia to receive donations from the South Carolina Cooperative Extension Conference
February 12, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Clemson Cooperative Extension, SC State University 1890 Research & Extension, and Rapid Shelter Columbia. What: The SC Joint Cooperative Extension Conference, which involves Clemson University and SC State…
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Congaree Land Trust presents 8th Annual signature event – Game & Garden Soirée
February 12, 2025
Join Congaree Land Trust for the 8th Annual Game & Garden Soirée on Thursday, April 3rd from 6pm to 9pm. As one of the organization’s signature fundraising events, this highly…
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Thomas Sumter Interpretative Center to launch at Sumter Museum
February 11, 2025
The Sumter Museum invites the public to the grand opening of the Thomas Sumter Interpretative Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. The center, dedicated to the…
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Town Theatre celebrates re-opening
February 11, 2025Town Theatre is now back open! The Columbia Town Theatre celebrated its reopening as they just wrapped up the final phase of a renovation campaign that began in 2018 but…
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NAI Columbia’s Jack Springs closes $5.25 million sale in North Myrtle Beach
February 11, 2025
Jack Springs of NAI Columbia successfully brokered the $5.25 million sale of 4530 Highway 17 S. in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The property, formerly home to Preston’s Seafood &…
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SC Chamber announces A’ja Wilson as the Keynote Speaker for the 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium
February 11, 2025
This week, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce revealed A’ja Wilson as the highly anticipated Keynote Speaker for the 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium. The annual Women’s Leadership Symposium celebrates the contributions of women…
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City of Columbia and Dominion Energy to hold annual tree trimming community meeting
February 11, 2025
Who: The City of Columbia Forestry and Beautification Department and Dominion Energy What: This forum will provide information regarding tree trimming near utility distribution lines scheduled for 2025. Topics covered will include…
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Columbia Streams Art public art program extends deadline for submissions of artist micro-grants
February 11, 2025
Twenty Local artists will be awarded micro-grants in amounts ranging from $500 to $1,500 The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art program is extending the deadline for submissions to the micro-grants to…
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City of Columbia selected to receive additional funding to continue the Youth Climate Action Fund Program supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies
February 11, 2025
The City of Columbia has been awarded an additional $100,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies to extend the Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program for another year. Building on the success of…
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