Flock and Rally receives multiple American Advertising Awards
March 3, 2025
Flock and Rally, a women-owned and led integrated marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, received multiple ADDY awards, including a coveted Best in Local, three Special Judges…
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Disability Celebration Day returns this Saturday, March 8 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
March 3, 2025
Join the museum in celebrating those with disabilities with an exciting program featuring a community art project, silent disco and more. During Disability Celebration Day, guests have a special opportunity to ‘make…
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, March 6, 2025
March 3, 2025
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…
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Historic Columbia announces March 2025 events
March 3, 2025
Historic Columbia announced programming and events for March 2025. See the full list of March’s events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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School Nurse honored by Mayor and Police Department
March 3, 2025
Pelion Mayor Frank Shumpert and Police Chief Chris Garner formally recognized and honored Pelion Elementary School Nurse Kayla Hale, with the Pelion Police Lifesaver Award. On February 13, during the…
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LRADAC announces Bruce E. Wright as new Chief Financial Officer and Tony Claremont as Director of Outpatient Services
February 28, 2025
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces Bruce E. Wright as the agency’s new Chief Financial Officer and Tony Claremont as the new…
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More than $150,000 in Midlands Technical College Foundation Scholarships available
February 28, 2025
The Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) is now accepting applications for more than 100 scholarships, totaling more than $150,000. The application window runs from March 1 through April 15, 2025.…
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The Winter Rainbow by Teri Leigh Teed selected for Manhattan Arts International Exhibition
February 28, 2025
The Winter Rainbow, a fine art photograph from Teri Leigh Teed’s Eleanor’s Dream series of her Healing Spirit Art© Collection, has been selected for the 2025 Manhattan Arts International Invitational…
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SCETV showcases documentary honoring the remarkable legacy of Harriet Tubman
February 28, 2025
Harriet Tubman | From the Railroad to a Spy is now available for online viewing, and South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will present the documentary to audiences across the…
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Publix Super Markets to host hiring event in Columbia, SC
February 28, 2025
When: Friday, March 28 – Sun., March 30 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Hilton Garden Inn 8910 Farrow Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 Interested applicants should fill out an application ahead of time…
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Downtown strategic plan & guidelines public open houses scheduled for March 12
February 28, 2025
Mark your calendars – we’re hosting two public open houses on Wednesday, March 12! These drop-in format open houses are a chance to review the draft guidelines, which are a…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Angela Haigler of St. Matthews K-8 School as Educator of the Month
February 28, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Angela Haigler of Calhoun County School District’s St. Matthews K-8 School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for February.…
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Applications for immersion and 4K and enrollment for 5K in Lexington One are now open!
February 28, 2025
Lexington County School District One is now accepting applications for its immersion and pre-kindergarten (4K) programs, as well as enrollment for kindergarten (5K) for the 2025–26 school year. Students in…
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Founders Federal Credit Union names Ray Tanner to Board of Directors
February 28, 2025
The Founders Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has appointed Ray Tanner to serve as a director, effectively immediately. Bruce Brumfield, Chief Executive Officer made the announcement this morning following…
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Return To Monkey Island
February 27, 2025
By Tom Poland Rated PG-13. When the news broke that forty-three monkeys were on the loose in Yemassee, South Carolina, people reacted big time. They double locked their doors and…
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Hampton Street Vineyard announces Chef Wesley Fulmer as executive chef & managing partner
February 27, 2025
Hampton Street Vineyard, the only upscale French restaurant in Columbia, SC, welcomes Chef Wesley Fulmer as its new executive chef and managing partner. Known for his innovative farm-to-table dishes and…
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Portions of Riverfront Park will be closed for two successive weeks in March by Columbia Parks & Recreation Department
February 27, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will close portions of Riverfront Park on Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 7, and the following week on Monday, March 10…
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Domtar’s Bill Edwards honored with ASPI Excellence in Leadership Award
February 27, 2025
FORT MILL, SC – Bill Edwards, Domtar’s senior vice president of Paper and Packaging Operations, received the prestigious Excellence in Leadership Award from the Association of Suppliers to the Paper…
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Lake Murray Country is set to host MLF Bass Pro Tour PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 presented by Strike King
February 27, 2025
Major League Fishing (MLF) is set to visit Lake Murray next week March 6-9, for the third regular-season event of the 2025 Bass Pro Tour – the PowerStop Brakes Stage 3…
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Denmark Technical College Oratorical Society wins top honors at Newberry College Speech and Debate Competition
February 27, 2025
Denmark 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 and Debate Competition, earning…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful kicks off shoe drive fundraiser to support litter prevention
February 27, 2025
Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s (KMB) annual shoe drive fundraiser begins March 1, 2025 and will continue through May 31, 2025. The shoe drive helps KMB raise funds to support its…
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Application period OPEN for firefighting positions at CRFD
February 27, 2025
Individuals who have dreamed about a career in the fire service now have the opportunity to be considered for open positions at one of the busiest departments in South Carolina.…
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City of Columbia seeking information to get youth positively activated this summer
February 27, 2025
The City of Columbia is seeking information from local youth organizations and groups regarding youth services this summer. “We are excited to offer this important information guide to parents and…
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Denholtz acquires Columbia, S.C. industrial portfolio
February 27, 2025
Company’s first acquisition in the state Denholtz, a leading privately held investment management firm, has acquired 20/21 Business Center, a three-building, 98,386-square-foot multi-tenant flex industrial portfolio located at 100-400Northeast…
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Colliers | South Carolina welcomes Gina Toney as Property Manager in Columbia
February 27, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Gina Toney has joined its Columbia office as Property Manager. In her role, Toney will devise and implement operating plans, oversee financial matters including…
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Experienced litigator and mediator Amy Gaffney launches Gaffney Mediation in South Carolina
February 27, 2025
Amy Gaffney has launched Gaffney Mediation, a premier mediation firm with a focus on providing civil mediation services throughout South Carolina. With a proven track record of mediating hundreds of…
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Making the choice
February 26, 2025
By Jeff Becraft The number one thing you can do to keep your car running is to change the oil. Now, I am not a mechanic by any stretch…
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Local company offers relief to allergy sufferers with iWave Air Purification System
February 26, 2025
As the region experiences a significant surge in tree and weed pollen in March and April, Polar Express Heating and Air is offering a solution to combat the resulting indoor…
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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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