South Carolina sledding
January 16, 2025
By Jeff Becraft Years ago, one Sunday morning, there were some snow flurries. A member of our church called us up and said, “We’re not going to be meeting…
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Helene Debris Update: SCDOT completes final debris pickup in many impacted counties and reminds others to put debris out to the curb now
January 16, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is making a final pass for debris in many impacted counties. Those counties are listed below and shown on the map. The counties currently…
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Swiss-based PHENOGY announces plans for Columbia headquarters
January 16, 2025
Sustainable energy storage systems leader will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open their US headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. Based in Switzerland,…
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Spectrum opens applications for 2025-2026 Class of Spectrum Scholars
January 16, 2025
Spectrum Has Awarded More Than $1.5 Million in College Scholarships Since 2020 Key Takeaways: Spectrum will award 15 college juniors $20,000 each in scholarships. Students participate in professional development &…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces New Trustees for 2025
January 16, 2025
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC Announces New Trustees for 2025 The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces the appointment of new members and officers to its Board…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honors Joshua Shumak with the 2024 NASS John Lewis Youth Leadership Award for advocacy on behalf of Native American Communities
January 16, 2025
Secretary of State Mark Hammond presented Joshua Shumak with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Joshua Shumak was honored for his advocacy efforts…
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MUSC Health announces new Patient Care Technician Training Program
January 16, 2025
MUSC Health’s Workforce Development announced a new initiative to train patient care technicians (PCTs) through an innovative, hands-on program. PCTs work closely to support health care providers by performing various…
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Joel Hansen joins LCK as Project Manager
January 16, 2025
LCK announced that Joel Hansen has joined the Company as Project Manager in the Columbia office. In this role, Hansen will serve LCK’s clients through the management of their construction…
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USC’s economic impact continues growing across SC, new study finds
January 16, 2025
The University of South Carolina system has a $7.4 billion annual impact on the state’s economy, a new study released Thursday (Jan. 16) found. The study, conducted by the Darla…
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Georgialina—A Southland As We Knew It
January 15, 2025
By Tom Poland In 2015, the University of South Carolina Press released my collection of memories on how things used to be. Here, then, is a trip down memory lane…
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Richland County responds to Department of Justice findings
January 15, 2025
Richland County disagrees with the conclusion of the report the Department of Justice released today and strongly believes we provide constitutional protections for individuals housed at Alvin S. Glenn Detention…
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Southeastern Freight Lines celebrates 75 years
January 15, 2025
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload transportation services, today announced it is celebrating 75 years of “Quality Without Question” service – an impressive milestone that marks the…
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Founders President and CEO announces retirement date, names successor
January 15, 2025
After more than 20 distinguished years as President and CEO of Founders Federal Credit Union, Bruce Brumfield has announced his upcoming retirement effective December 31, 2025. This announcement comes after…
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RECORD-SETTING YEAR: 2024 Passenger Traffic at CAE soars past 1.3+ million, best year since 2019
January 15, 2025
In calendar year 2024, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) saw 1,362,374 passengers through the airport – edging out the record only previously achieved in 2019 when the airport saw 1,353,788 passengers. “This is…
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Richland County Bar Association new leadership for 2025
January 15, 2025
The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) announced its new leadership for 2025 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2024 annual meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest county bars…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honors Joshua Shumak with the 2024 NASS John Lewis Youth Leadership Award for Advocacy on behalf of Native American Communities
January 15, 2025On January 14, 2025, Secretary of State Mark Hammond presented Joshua Shumak with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Joshua Shumak was honored…
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SC Chamber releases 2025 Competitiveness Agenda
January 15, 2025
Legislative Session Priorities from the State’s Leading Voice for Business Ahead of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative session kickoff event, Business Speaks, the SC Chamber released its…
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America’s State Parks selects South Carolina Parks Director to serve as President
January 15, 2025
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), the leadership organization behind America’s State Parks, announced the appointment of Paul McCormack as its new President and CEO. McCormack brings nearly…
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Constellation Concert Series: Music in the observatory returns to the State Museum this winter
January 15, 2025
Experience live music under the stars in the State Museum’s Constellation Concerts event series This winter, the South Carolina State Museum invites guests to experience an evening of live music…
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Swiss-Based PHENOGY announces plans for Columbia headquarters
January 15, 2025
Sustainable energy storage systems leader will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open their US headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. Based in Switzerland,…
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Nonprofits can now apply for Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grants
January 15, 2025
Grant application window closes Feb. 24 Nonprofit organizations in South Carolina can now apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. The spring grant application period will close at 5…
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Turner Padget Workers’ Comp Practice Chair Mike Chase relocates to Greenville to lead upstate client development initiatives
January 15, 2025
Turner Padget announces the relocation of its shareholder and Workers’ Compensation Defense Practice leader, Michael E. Chase, from Columbia to Greenville, South Carolina. “Mike has been a dedicated and influential…
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SC Philharmonic to receive $20,000 award from the National Endowment for the Arts
January 15, 2025
The South Carolina Philharmonic announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. This grant will support…
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The United Way of the Midlands seeks volunteers for 2025 Point-in-Time Homelessness Counts
January 15, 2025
The United Way of the Midlands is calling on community members to join the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Counts, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This annual effort…
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Cardiff Products Corporation selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation
January 15, 2025
Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs. Founded…
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City of Columbia to host 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration service
January 14, 2025
The City of Columbia will be hosting the 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration service on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation Department launches new Park & Play recreational van
January 14, 2025
The mobile activity center will serve as a vital resource to reach underserved communities by providing accessible, free, and engaging recreational activities for families and children. The City of Columbia…
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South Carolina Federal now accepting applications for $45,000 in scholarships
January 14, 2025
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 15th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine outstanding students attending a traditional or technical…
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City of Columbia Mayor’s Coffee with the Press
January 14, 2025
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will hold an informal coffee with the press the last Wednesday morning of every month. These will be informal coffee talks where representatives from…
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Sustain SC Team continues to grow with hiring of Marketing and Events Director, Emily Skaggs
January 14, 2025
Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced Emily Skaggs has joined as Marketing and Events Director. Emily brings a…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
January 14, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2025 NxLevel For Micro Entrepreneurs and 2025 FastTrac Growth Venture courses taking place from January to…
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SCRA contributes over $1.3 Billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 14, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.3 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2024. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study…
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City of Columbia receives $204 million in federal funding for Assembly Street Railroad Project
January 14, 2025On Friday, January 10, 2025 Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina announced $204,200,000 for the Assembly Street Railroad in Columbia. This project was funded by the U.S. Department of…
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2025 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
January 13, 2025
On January 13, 2025, Governor Henry McMaster announced chefs from Greenville, Conway, and North Charleston have been selected to represent South Carolina as 2025 Chef Ambassadors. He was joined by…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C.’s Construction Practice Group welcomes attorney Kevin D. Maroney
January 13, 2025
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that attorney Kevin D. Maroney has joined the firm. A graduate of the Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina,…
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LS3P Columbia leadership evolution
January 13, 2025
Architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P, announced that Columbia Office Leader and Principal, Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA, has now assumed the K-12 Practice Leader role for the firm. The…
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CARTER Realty agents complete 16-hour specialized course
January 13, 2025
Eight CARTER Realty agents recently completed a 2-day Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) course, which is a prerequisite for obtaining the SRS Designation. Earning the designation requires 16 hours of specialized…
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Frenzy Tees of Columbia sold to new owner
January 13, 2025
Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading mergers and acquisitions adviser for privately held businesses, announced the successful sale of Frenzy Tees, a trusted screen-printing and promotional products shop serving Columbia and…
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City of Cayce announces 2025 funding opportunities
January 13, 2025
The City of Cayce announced the opening of the 2025 Hospitality and Accommodation Grants program. This annual funding opportunity is designed to support local businesses, tourism-related initiatives, and community organizations…
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SwordFest 2025 comes early to the Relic Room, on Jan. 25
January 13, 2025
Folks who are not historians tend to think of warfare in terms of things that go bang – rifles, machine guns and bombs. But for most of human history, certainly…
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Project Showcase | Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
January 13, 2025
Who: Office of the Mayor What: Join us for a celebration of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund projects! Meet the passionate young change makers, celebrate their efforts, share ideas, and be…
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Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement to host Community Conversations
January 13, 2025
Who: The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement What: The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement will host “Community Conversations” to update the public on its…
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Richland County works to protect Residents’ privacy rights in legal dispute
January 13, 2025
Richland County is working to protect property owners’ privacy rights in response to a lawsuit filed by Zillow Inc. The lawsuit, filed in Richland County Circuit Court, requests that the…
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Trustus Theatre announces Second Annual Gala: Harlem Nights
January 10, 2025
Trustus Theatre announced the date for its highly anticipated Second Annual Gala, taking place on February 7, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the South Carolina State Museum.…
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SC Green Industry Association brings hundreds of landscape professionals to Columbia for annual Conference & Trade Show
January 10, 2025
The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together over 115 exhibitors and 16 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of landscape topics during its annual two-day Conference and Trade Show held…
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State Museum CLOSED on Friday, Jan. 10th, due to inclement weather
January 10, 2025
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will be closed on Friday, January 10th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. In addition, the museum’s Accessibility…
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State Museum closing early Friday, Jan. 10th, due to inclement weather
January 10, 2025
Due to inclement weather, the South Carolina State Museum will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 10th to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. In addition, the…
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Naomi Lett named CEO of SC Technical College System Foundation
January 10, 2025
The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation has named midlands-area non-profit leader Naomi Lett as its new Chief Executive Officer. Lett began her new role with the Foundation on January…
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With wintry mix in forecast Friday, Richland County urges caution
January 9, 2025
With the threat of inclement weather in the area Friday, Jan. 10, Richland County Government is encouraging residents to plan ahead and exercise caution. A wintry mix is expected to affect the County beginning midday Friday. A…
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Nearly Sold Out: Join Us for “Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis” at Harbison Theatre
January 9, 2025
An evening of storytelling & song with performers from Davis’ new national TV Show On January 24, 2025, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College will host South Carolina native Patrick…
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