First Community Corporation to expand into Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
July 14, 2025
First Community Corporation (NASDAQ: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Signature Bank of Georgia jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement, under which First…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Office Market Q2 2025
July 14, 2025
Suburban leasing accelerates as vacancy dips below 12% Market Highlights The Columbia market saw leasing volume solidify as tenants begin to absorb larger blocks of space made available by post-Covid…
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South Carolina Bankers Association announces 2025 Outstanding Young Banker Award recipient
July 11, 2025
The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) announced Oneal Staples as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Young Banker Award. Oneal, who serves as Senior Vice President and Market President for…
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Design/Development Review Commission | Thursday, July 17, 2025
July 11, 2025
On Thursday, July 17, 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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Scout Motors begins hiring for skilled maintenance technicians at production center
July 10, 2025
Initial manufacturing roles mark key milestone for South Carolina facility as construction continues Scout Motors is now hiring Maintenance Technicians to join the team at its Production Center that is…
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Congaree Land Trust achieves 100,000-acre conservation milestone across central South Carolina
July 10, 2025
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) announced a significant achievement in its 33-year history: the permanent protection of over 100,000 acres of vital land across central South Carolina. This conservation milestone was…
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Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q2 2025 notable transactions
July 10, 2025
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the second quarter of 2025. Sales Transactions • Macon Lovelace, SIOR and Robbie Cook represented the seller in…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces 2025 Notary Public Seminars
July 10, 2025
Today, Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Lexington, Spartanburg, Florence, and Charleston counties in August and September. These…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
July 10, 2025
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION Seeking to fill one (1) vacancy. The purpose of the…
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Local coffee shop, Lazy Daisy Coffee Co., opens in Forest Acres, SC
July 10, 2025
Lazy Daisy Coffee Co., a new locally-owned coffee shop in Forest Acres, announced its grand opening on Monday, July 21, in the heart of Cardinal Crossing. Located at 4615 Forest…
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Video Isn’t Optional in 2025 — Here’s How to Use It with Intention
July 10, 2025
By Alex Prince Director at NP Strategy Video isn’t “nice to have.” It’s the format people expect. If you’re serious about building visibility, driving engagement, or strengthening relationships, video needs…
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Hanging together
July 10, 2025
By Jeff Becraft We just celebrated the 4th of July, Independence Day, in our country. Way back when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Benjamin Franklin said, “We must…
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New South Carolina initiative to put nature at the heart of workforce and community wellbeing
July 10, 2025
Nature at Work to launch on July 14 in Columbia, uniting leaders across sectors to create a healthier, more resilient South Carolina. Nature at Work, a new statewide initiative focused…
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Yächtley Crëw, the world’s premier yacht rock cover band, sailing into the Icehouse Sept. 19 for Rock4Recovery 2025
July 10, 2025
Break out your sailing caps, puka shells, and boat shoes—Los Angeles–based Yächtley Crëw, the world’s premier yacht-rock tribute band, sails into the LRADAC Foundation’s 6th Annual Rock4Recovery concert, presented by…
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Nailing Down A Mystery
July 9, 2025
By Tom Poland Old doors rife with nails. Rows and rows of nails. Studs. Like handsome lads, all in a row. All in precise order. I’ve come across two…
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New Friends and Fun Times at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
July 9, 2025
2025 CALENDAR UPDATE New Arrivals and Upcoming Adventures Await at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Riverbanks Zoo and Garden continues its mission to connect people with nature through a packed late-summer…
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Richland County Council adopts balanced Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to support county public safety, education and infrastructure
July 9, 2025
Richland County Council approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 budget after a third reading during its regularly scheduled Council meeting June 17. The adopted budget of $1,457,108,024, including the General…
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Hood Construction announces new hire and teammate promotion
July 9, 2025
Hood Construction announced two key leadership updates. Jim Ott has joined the team as Senior Project Manager, and Brandon Hein has been promoted to Project Manager, reinforcing the company’s commitment…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages wise charitable giving following Texas flooding disaster
July 9, 2025
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urged donors to give wisely to charitable causes following last weekend’s flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated by the…
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Wyche expands litigation team with top-tier attorneys from leading international law firms
July 9, 2025
Experienced Litigator and Former U.S. Marine Corps Judge Advocate Jack Heron Joins Wyche, Alongside Standout Associate Bennett Hardymon. Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced the addition of…
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Above & Beyond Tattoo Studio opens on Devine Street
July 9, 2025
A new creative business is adding energy to Columbia’s Devine Street with the grand opening of Above & Beyond Tattoo Studio, located at 2321 Devine St., Suites B and C,…
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State Representative Bannister honored as “Conservation Hero”
July 9, 2025
House Ways and Means Chair recognized for commitment to state’s natural resources By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Greenville attorney and South Carolina Representative Bruce Wyche Bannister, chairman of the S.C.…
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Sturm elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 9, 2025
H. Richard Sturm, regional president of the Carolina’s for Ameris Bank, Mt. Pleasant, SC, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a…
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Eurocharm Group selects Kershaw County for first North American manufacturing facility
July 9, 2025
Eurocharm Group, a metalworking supplier, announced it selects Kershaw County to establish its first North American manufacturing facility. The company’s $12 million investment will create 46 new jobs. Headquartered in…
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Planned multimillion-dollar solar investment to energize Richland County
July 9, 2025
Pontiac Solar LLC announced plans to construct a solar farm in Eastover, in southeast Richland County. The company plans to invest $112.5 million to develop a tract along Pine Thicket…
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“Connecting Communities” mural series starts in Swansea
July 8, 2025
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) announced that as a part of our “#DoBeautifulThings” campaign, we have committed to installing murals in municipalities across Lexington and Richland Counties. The first mural…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds four new members
July 8, 2025The Columbia Museum of Art announces Bill Bodine, Lander Hiott, Felicia Rhue Howard, and J.P. Scurry as the four new members elected to serve on its board of trustees for…
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Rotary Club of Lexington celebrates start of new Rotary year and inducts 2025-2026 officers and new board members
July 8, 2025
The Rotary Club of Lexington, which has served the Lexington community for over 50 years, proudly kicked off the new Rotary year on July 10, marking the official start of…
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South Carolina DPH unveils online health compass for county-level data insights
July 7, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina announced the launch of South Carolina Health Compass — an online collection of data dashboards…
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Mountain High Outfitters opens in Columbiana Centre
July 7, 2025
Birmingham, Alabama based Mountain High Outfitters has officially opened in the great state of South Carolina. Their first location has opened inside the Columbiana Centre in Columbia SC. The official…
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Converse Graduate Chloe Cleland ’25 wins Fulbright Research Scholarship
July 7, 2025
May 2025 graduate Chloe Cleland recently made history at Converse when she became the first recipient of the University’s Fulbright Research/Study Scholarship in more than 50 years. Having completed more…
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Town Theatre – July 11-27
July 7, 2025
“Just look at the world around you ~ such wonderful things surround you ~ what more is you lookin’ for?” Indeed, life under the sea is a magical kingdom. But…
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Colliers brings two Class A office buildings in Columbia to full occupancy
July 7, 2025
Colliers has been awarded the leasing assignment for an additional building in the Center Point office park Colliers | South Carolina brokers Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson, SIOR, CCIM have…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Victoria Matise
July 7, 2025
Wallick Investments, LLC announced Ms. Victoria (Tori) Matise, a 2024 University of Georgia Honors graduate in Finance, has joined the firm as an Investment Advisor Representative. Her responsibilities include business…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomes J. Andrew Ritner to its Retail & Hospitality Practice Group
July 7, 2025
Collins and Lacy, P.C. welcomed J. Andrew Ritner to its Retail and Hospitality Practice Group. Andrew’s career has been defined by his unwavering commitment to both his country and clients…
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Genesis Healthcare receives national recognition for excellence in patient care
July 7, 2025
Genesis Healthcare, which operates multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers across South Carolina, has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to exceptional patient care. The Health Resources and Services…
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Midlands Technical College finishes number two in the nation at SkillsUSA
July 7, 2025
Midlands Technical College’s (MTC’s) Building Construction Technology team won silver in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, held June 23-27, 2025 in Atlanta, GA. The award marked the fourth…
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Mast Store gifts local land trusts
July 7, 2025
Mast General Store sent checks totaling more than $70,000 to a group of land trusts across its four-state region to conclude its Land Trust Day celebration. Each of the family-…
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ACEC-SC salutes industry leaders and rising talent at 2025 Awards
July 3, 2025
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) proudly honored two outstanding professionals during the 2025 South Carolina Engineering Conference & Trade Show, held in June in Myrtle…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow begins term as President of SC Bar Young Lawyers Division
July 3, 2025
La’Jessica Stringfellow, a lawyer at Robinson Gray law firm, has started her term as President of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division. Her term will run for one calendar…
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Cohn Construction breaks ground on a new 100,000 SF distribution center for FAYAT Group
July 3, 2025
RIDGEWAY, SC – Cohn Construction has broken ground on a new 100,000 SF distribution center for the FAYAT Group, located on a 30-acre site at 321 Blue Granite Parkway in…
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Summer Blink Book Review: “A Bit Much” by Lyndsay Rush
July 3, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell Each summer during my personal reading challenge, I try to include at least one book of poetry. This isn’t my usual reading genre, but I like…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Spencer Hutchinson graduates from Leadership Columbia
July 3, 2025
Spencer Hutchinson, AIA, an architect and principal at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, recently graduated from Leadership Columbia, a 10-month Columbia Chamber of Commerce program for emerging and existing leaders in…
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Collins & Lacy President and Chief Executive Officer Christian Stegmaier appointed to South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission
July 3, 2025
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces that Christian Stegmaier, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed by the Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives to serve on the…
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Comporium names David Barnes President and CEO
July 3, 2025
ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium announced that David Barnes has been elected to the role of President and CEO as of July 1st. David is succeeding his father, Bryant Barnes,…
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Bathroom renovation update
July 3, 2025
By Jeff Becraft There are two bathrooms in our house. There’s one in the hallway, and there’s one in our bedroom. As the kids were growing up, they used…
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Helen Munnerlyn awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor
July 3, 2025
Helen Munnerlyn, the outgoing executive director of Leadership South Carolina, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Munnerlyn is retiring after two decades leading…
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Hood Construction Vice President of Finance receives Women of Influence Award
July 2, 2025
Hood Construction Vice President of Finance, Janet Bearden, has received the Columbia Regional Business Report 2025 Columbia Women of Influence Award. The recipients of the Women of Influence Awards are,…
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Ellison Kibler named as one of nation’s top DC Advisor Teams
July 2, 2025Ellison Kibler has been named to the prestigious National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) list of the nation’s top defined contribution (DC) Advisor Teams with assets under advisement of at…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department again wins Battle of the Badges
July 2, 2025Tenth annual summer blood drive deemed a success by all three participating first-responder agencies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the 10th year in a row, the Richland County Sheriff’s…
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