Wallick Investments welcomes Brandon Williams
July 23, 2025
Wallick Investments, LLC announced that Mr. Brandon Williams, a 2021 honors graduate of Presbyterian College, has joined the firm as an Investment Advisor Representative. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science…
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Colliers represents McIntosh Cottage Antiques in purchase of Columbia warehouse
July 23, 2025
Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham of Colliers | South Carolina represented McIntosh Cottage Antiques in the purchase of a 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Columbia. McIntosh Cottage Antiques was founded in…
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT KICKOFF this Saturday, July 26
July 22, 2025
Event will precede the annual NNO nationwide event to be held next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is inviting broad public participation to…
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Garvin Design Group, Hood Construction complete USC Idea Center at Gateway 737
July 22, 2025
On July 21, Garvin Design Group and Hood Construction joined members of the University of South Carolina community for a special grand opening event and tour of the recently completed…
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City of Columbia and Core Spaces announce major downtown redevelopment project – July 29
July 22, 2025The City of Columbia, in partnership with Core Spaces, Richland County, and the Main Street District, has announced a transformative new development in the heart of downtown. The redevelopment of…
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Maynard Nexsen opens new Atlanta office with blue chip real estate merger
July 22, 2025
Addition of eight commercial real estate attorneys and four paralegals bolsters national practice Maynard Nexsen proudly announces its continued national growth through a strategic merger with Miller Lavoie, LLP, a preeminent…
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Railed cargo, container volume grows at SC Ports in FY25
July 22, 2025
South Carolina Ports finished fiscal year 2025 with steady container volumes and record rail moves. The South Carolina maritime community efficiently handled 2.6 million TEUs in fiscal year 2025, which…
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USC Aiken breaks ground on new Cyber Integration Center
July 22, 2025USC Aiken held a groundbreaking ceremony for the S.C. National Guard Cyber Integration Center (CIC), marking a milestone in the region’s commitment to cyber defense and workforce development. The ceremony featured guests from Fort Eisenhower,…
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USC sets enrollment record while reinforcing commitment to South Carolina students
July 22, 2025
More South Carolinians are enrolled at USC’s Columbia campus than at any time in its 224-year history — a reflection of the flagship institution’s longstanding and unwavering commitment to serve the…
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USC joining 5 state systems in forming new accreditor
July 22, 2025
The USC system is joining public higher education systems in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas to help launch a new national accreditation agency focused specifically on public colleges and…
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USC forms state’s first Center for American Civic Leadership
July 22, 2025
USC is starting a new academic center to promote broad understanding of the core ideals and values that shaped American government and history. The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public…
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Southern First reports second quarter 2025 results
July 22, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. “Our second quarter results reflect…
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Margaret Fent Bodman appointed South Carolina’s next State Child Advocate
July 21, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Margaret Fent Bodman as the next State Child Advocate to lead the Department of Children’s Advocacy following the departure of former Child Advocate Amanda Whittle, who…
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Central SC Alliance welcomes Ada Stiglbauer as new Marketing Coordinator
July 21, 2025
The Central SC Alliance announced the hiring of Ada Stiglbauer as the organization’s new Marketing Coordinator. A Columbia native and recent graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore…
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Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas announces new leadership and expanded roles to strengthen regional impact
July 21, 2025
The Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) proudly announces several new appointments and expanded roles within its leadership team, reinforcing the organization’s mission…
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One Columbia announces new headquarters, launches new artist support fund, and prepares for next cohort of Garage Studio artists
July 21, 2025
One Columbia for Arts and Culture announced a new chapter in its work supporting the creative community of Columbia, SC. With a new location, a new artist grant initiative, and…
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Colliers promotes Chris Hock to Marketing and Pursuit Coordinator
July 21, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotion of Chris Hock to Marketing and Pursuit Coordinator. “Chris consistently demonstrates attention to detail, creativity and a strong commitment to client service,” said…
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Prisma Health appoints Anthony Jackson as senior vice president of service lines and chief community officer
July 21, 2025
Prisma Health announced the appointment of Anthony Jackson as senior vice president of service lines and chief community officer. In this expanded role, Jackson will oversee the strategic direction, operational…
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City opens registration for the 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
July 21, 2025The 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and for the 19th year,…
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One Columbia announces new headquarters
July 21, 2025Also Launches New Artist Support Fund, and Prepares for Next Cohort of Garage Studio Artists One Columbia for Arts and Culture is excited to announce a new chapter in its…
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Cola Town Bike Collective to celebrate South Main St. bike lane completion with community ride – July 27
July 21, 2025The City of Columbia and the Cola Town Bike Collective are teaming up to host a community-wide bike ride on Sunday, July 27, to celebrate a major milestone in local…
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529 updates in ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ give South Carolina families even more flexibility for educational savings
July 21, 2025
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As administrator of South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan, I’m happy to share that recent passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act spells good…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel honored as a top women-led law firm
July 21, 2025
“South Carolina Lawyers Weekly” is listing Burnette Shutt & McDaniel among the top women-led law firms in the state. “In the Lead: Best Women-Led Law Firm,” the special section honoring…
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Apogee Equity Partners named among Axial’s Top 50 Lower Middle Market Industrials Investors and M&A Advisors for 2025
July 20, 2025
Apogee Equity Partners, a leading M&A advisory firm serving the lower middle market, has been named one of Axial’s Top 50 Lower Middle Market Industrials Investors & M&A Advisors for…
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NAI Columbia welcomes Alyse Howard as new marketing specialist
July 20, 2025
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Alyse Howard as its new marketing specialist. With more than a decade of experience in commercial real estate marketing and public relations, Alyse will…
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Saving Lives: Addressing Misconceptions in Organ Donation
July 20, 2025
By David DeStefano President & Chief Executive Officer We Are Sharing Hope SC Every myth that undermines trust in organ donation equals a life not saved. Every time someone hesitates…
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Blink Book Review: “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism” by Sarah Wynn-Williams
July 17, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell For anyone who hates social media – and Facebook in particular – you’ll get a real satisfaction from reading this book and all the awfulness surrounding…
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Pathways to Possibilities: A Resource Fair for Career, Expungement and Pardon Assistance on July 31
July 17, 2025Spearheaded by Senator Tameika Isaac Devine, Richland County District One School Board Commissioner Aaron Bishop in conjunction with Path to Redemption and One Common Cause Pathways to Possibilities, an effort…
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Health, Social and Environmental Affairs Committee highlights | Tuesday, July 15, 2025
July 17, 2025
The City of Columbia’s Health, Social and Environmental Affairs Committee convened with City leadership and staff to discuss priorities and strategies that advance environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and community well-being.…
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National nonprofit Petco Love invests in Columbia Animal Services to save and improve the lives of pets in the Midlands area
July 17, 2025
Columbia Animal Services is set to receive a $50,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in the Midlands Area. Petco Love…
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Public invited to meeting on proposed Jackson Creek Greenway project
July 17, 2025
Richland County invites the public to a community meeting to learn more about the proposed Jackson Creek Greenway project in Northeast Richland. The drop-in, open house-style meeting will give residents…
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Fireflies Holiday Lights to brighten Segra Park again this winter
July 17, 2025
Holiday Lights returns to the BullStreet District for a fourth year The Columbia Fireflies announced today that Fireflies Holiday Lights will return to the Midlands for a fourth holiday season.…
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Are You Financially Prepared for Hurricane Season?
July 17, 2025
By Ellie Perry Market Executive for Bank of America Upstate South Carolina During what is predicted to be a dynamic hurricane season, many residents in the Upstate may have an…
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New date for Dining On The Dam announced!
July 17, 2025
New Date Set for Popular Dining on the Dam – Featuring The Big Time Band The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center reports that the highly anticipated Dining on the Dam…
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My Southland, Maybe Yours
July 16, 2025
By Tom Poland April, along a back road to Athens, G-A, I saw ghosts. Amid new homes a shed and barn cast blue shadows across brilliant-green grass. Then I…
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Inaugural Camp Summer Smiles creates magic for children
July 16, 2025
Fifty young people with disabilities and their siblings enjoyed a summer camp experience – many for the first time – in July 2025 thanks to a pilot project between Limitless…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council announces new CEO
July 16, 2025
The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) recently announced the appointment of Kate Maroney as the new Chief Executive Officer. She succeeds Ronnie Summers, who is retiring at the end of August.…
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Colliers represents the seller and buyer in sale of office building in Old Shandon neighborhood for the new location of Brandon Davidson Interiors
July 16, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented the seller (2725 Cypress Holdings LLC) and buyer (Brandon Davidson Interiors) in the sale of 2725 Cypress Street, a…
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MUSC Health celebrates grand opening of Camden Medical Pavilion
July 16, 2025
New women’s health and imaging services now open in Camden MUSC Health announced the grand opening of the Camden Medical Pavilion, a new facility designed to deliver high-quality, comprehensive care…
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Sequins at 3 AM and My First Night Alone in Vegas
July 16, 2025
By Tammy Davis Departure For years—maybe even decades—my college roommate invited me to join her family’s annual Vegas getaway, but I always had an excuse: too broke, too single,…
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Something to be glad about
July 16, 2025
By Jeff Becraft I have no micro-motor skills. Or if I have any, it’s very little. It takes me forever to get the key into a keyhole and to…
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Richland County Sheriff’s deputies, S.C. legislators, other VIPs join SC7, Sunday-Tuesday
July 15, 2025Sixth annual expedition winding its way through the Midlands this week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A hand-picked team from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) joined Dr. Tom Mullikin,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jody Chastain, Ritedose Corporation
July 15, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Turner Padget shareholders elected to South Carolina Bar leadership roles
July 15, 2025
Turner Padget announces that Florence-based shareholder J. René Josey and Columbia-based shareholder J. David Johnson IV have been elected to leadership positions within the South Carolina Bar, with terms beginning…
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Intellisystems welcomes Kristin Cato as new Marketing Director
July 15, 2025
Intellisystems announced the addition of Kristin Cato to its team as the new Marketing Director. A native of the Augusta area, Kristin brings with her more than a decade of…
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ENRICH African American Heritage Tour
July 15, 2025The Richland County Conservation Commission announces the launch of the ENRICH Tour, a self-guided, mobile audio tour celebrating the rich African American heritage embedded in the County’s cultural and physical…
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Rolls-Royce expands Aiken County manufacturing operations
July 15, 2025
Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. (Rolls-Royce), a provider of off-highway engines and complete power generation systems, announced it is expanding its mtu engine manufacturing operations in Aiken County. The company’s $75…
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Vann named new principal of Centerville Elementary
July 15, 2025
At its July 14, 2025, meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Lauren Vann as the new principal of Centerville Elementary School. With…
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NAI Columbia welcomes new Marketing Specialist
July 15, 2025
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Alyse Howard as its new Marketing Specialist. With more than a decade of experience in commercial real estate marketing and public relations, Alyse will…
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Grants awarded to improve communities throughout SC
July 15, 2025
S.C. Department of Commerce awards nearly $8 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Eight communities from throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling almost $8 million…
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