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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Charlton deSaussure named 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Public Finance Law in Charleston
April 3, 2025
The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers® has named Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. shareholder Charlton deSaussure “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance Law in Charleston. Charlton earned this prestigious designation…
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Cellist, visual artist join SC Arts Commission board
April 3, 2025
The South Carolina Arts Commission is welcoming an artistic pair of new members to its nine-person board of commissioners for three-year terms after their gubernatorial appointments and state senate confirmations.…
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CAMS names Stacey Lenau Vice President of Human Resources
April 3, 2025
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) shares that Stacey Lenau, SPHR, has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources (HR). She has worked in Human Resources for over twenty years…
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Prisma Health conducts Community Health Needs Assessment in South Carolina and Tennessee
April 3, 2025
Prisma Health is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) throughout its service areas in South Carolina and Tennessee. As part of its commitment to hear from its community members,…
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Riggs wins Best of Show at 2025 ADDY Awards
April 2, 2025
Riggs Partners recently received eight awards for creative excellence at the 2025 ADDY Awards hosted by AAF Midlands, including the Best of Show award. The award is the highest honor…
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New public art installed in the Vista
April 2, 2025
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced that a new public art piece is being installed on the 1100 block of Park Street. Artist David Falter is on site from April…
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City Limits Barbeque Chef again named James Beard Awards nominee
April 2, 2025
West Columbia Chef Robbie Robinson of City Limits Barbeque has been named a 2025 James Beard Awards® nominee for the second consecutive year. Robinson earned the recognition in the Best…
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Mike Ward announces candidacy for Irmo Town Council
April 2, 2025
Mike Ward, a longtime community leader and advocate, has officially announced his candidacy for Irmo Town Council. Ward, who most recently ran for Lexington-Richland School District 5 Board, said his…
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Colliers Columbia Office Report: Healthy first quarter highlights post-Covid momentum
April 2, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2025 Columbia Office Market Highlights The Columbia office market defied a multi-year pattern of slow first quarters, posting 126,115 square feet of…
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The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is partnering with The G.R.I.T. Project to host GRIT connections networking event
April 2, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and G.R.I.T. Project WHAT: The G.R.I.T. Project Networking Mixer is designed to bring together mental health professionals, educators, and coaches in…
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City Council highlights | Tuesday, April 1, 2025
April 2, 2025
To begin the City Council meeting this evening (Tuesday, April 1, 2025), City Council presented several proclamations, from honoring a local hometown hero to celebrating some national weeks and months…
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Documentary series Reel South shares eight new films with audiences nationwide
April 2, 2025
The documentary series Reel South is premiering eight new films as part of its tenth season. In addition to the national release on public television stations and streaming on the PBS App, Reel South’s…
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A Day in the Life of a Garbage Man
April 2, 2025
By Tom Poland Let this harrowing tale serve as a warning. Be careful of what you wrap in aluminum foil. A British judge stopped a man’s 12-year legal battle…
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Maynard Nexsen Shareholder elected to MUSC Board of Visitors
April 2, 2025
Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 31 locations across the United States, announced that Bo Russell, Shareholder, was elected to serve on the Board of Visitors for the Medical…
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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 1, 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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M16, which generations of American soldiers have carried into battle, discussed at next Noon Debrief
April 1, 2025
The eight-shot, semiautomatic M1 Garand rifle got the American infantryman through both the Second World War and Korea. General George S. Patton called it “the greatest battle implement ever devised.”…
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Adventure Awaits! Young Readers Time-Travel to 1776 – With Help from One Curious Pup
April 1, 2025
When author Karen Petit was approached with the idea of writing a Revolutionary War-themed story for young readers, it felt like a natural fit —almost. Petit, an established author with…
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South Carolina mourns loss of Mary Elizabeth Mullikin
April 1, 2025
Remembering attorney, former White House (presidential) advance team member, and eldest daughter of SCDNR director Mary Elizabeth Mullikin, Esq. 38, of Camden, was called home to the Lord on March…
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CVS Health commits $100,000 to Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s HonorCare Program
April 1, 2025
CVS Health® is stepping forward as a founding sponsor of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s (CMOHS) HonorCare Program—a newly defined health program designed to safeguard the well-being of the…
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Publix Super Market announces grand opening of Market at Spears Creek in Columbia
April 1, 2025
Publix Super Market announced the grand opening of its new location at the Market at Spears Creek, located at 185 Earth Rd. The store will officially open its doors to…
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