Donati named new Gamecocks Director of Athletics
December 5, 2024
Jeremiah Donati has been named the University of South Carolina’s 31st Director of Athletics, President Michael Amiridis announced today (Dec.5) following a meeting of the school’s Board of Trustees. Donati comes…
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Fallen Color
December 5, 2024
By Tom Poland And a Never-Forgotten Dog Can uprooted trees flaunt fall color? No. Dead men don’t talk and dead leaves don’t reveal colors. I figured it was impossible.…
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SCDOT receives a “Clean Audit” of Agency’s Finances for seventh consecutive year
December 5, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation was presented with an unmodified, or “clean audit” for the fiscal year 2023-2024. This report marks the seventh consecutive year the agency’s financial operations…
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JLL to provide FM services with CORG for GSA facilities
December 5, 2024
JLL’s Government Facility Management team will help drive savings and efficiencies for 22 GSA properties through its arrangement with CORG JLL announced that it, along with CORG Management Group,…
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Central SC Alliance announces rebranding to strengthen regional identity
December 5, 2024
Central SC Alliance, the regional public-private alliance advancing economic prosperity across the Midlands of South Carolina, publicly launched its refreshed brand identity on December 5. This new identity reflects the…
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Scout Motors appoints Chief People Officer
December 5, 2024
Meredith Manz will lead the company’s Workforce strategy and ongoing hiring efforts Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) announced that Meredith Manz has joined the company as Chief People Officer.…
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Celebrate the Holiday Season at the Meeting Street Artisan Holiday Markets in West Columbia!
December 5, 2024
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is bringing the holiday spirit to life with special Holiday Editions on the first three Saturdays of December: December 7, 14,…
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a Motor Supply Co. Bistro tasting experience
December 5, 2024
Motor Supply Co. Bistro, an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant in Columbia, S.C., is inviting the public to celebrate the New Year with an exclusive culinary experience created by its Executive Chef,…
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A M King kicks off construction of cold distribution facility for Cheney Brothers, Inc. in Florence, SC
December 5, 2024
Carolinas-based A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has completed design and commenced construction on a 386,047-sf refrigerator/freezer distribution facility for Cheney…
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City of Columbia approves parking rate ordinance
December 5, 2024
During the City Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Columbia City Council amended and approved the new parking rate ordinance. Based on public feedback and extended discussions during the…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival announces 2025 dates and exclusive holiday pre-sale
December 4, 2024
To celebrate the festival’s eighth anniversary, Grand Tasting tickets on sale for eight days, Dec. 4-11 Columbia Food & Wine Festival, Columbia’s premier six-day culinary experience, is thrilled to announce…
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The best things are priceless
December 4, 2024
By Jeff Becraft For this past Thanksgiving, our daughter and her family came in from Texas with the two grandkids. And then our son came in Tuesday night with…
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AIA Aspire and AIA South Carolina Honors 1×1 design’s Maddilyn Riester with regional and State Design Awards
December 4, 2024
1×1 Design congratulates team member, Maddilyn Riester, on receiving two prestigious design awards for her graduate design work. Maddilyn and her teammate, Kayla Pratt, received the regional AIA Aspire Graduate…
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Simpsonville woman writes book on faith and healing
December 4, 2024
A local woman has written her first book, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made– a true story of how she overcame trauma, rediscovered her faith, and began to heal herself. A Michigan…
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City Council Highlights | December 3, 2024
December 4, 2024
During the City Council meeting this evening, City Council approved the City of Columbia Resilient Water Supply Project (Item #20). As part of the Columbia Canal Recovery from the October…
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Major mixed-use development investment announced in Greenwood County
December 4, 2024
On December 3, Greenwood County Council approved economic development incentives for Olde Eight Development, a gravitational mixed-use project in Greenwood County. Led by Greenwood Land Holdings, LLC, the development will…
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Blount Memorial Hospital officially joins Prisma Health
December 4, 2024
The integration expands access to innovative care for East Tennessee communities Prisma Health announced the official integration of Blount Memorial Hospital, a 304-bed nonprofit community hospital in Maryville, Tenn., into…
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Richland County continues efforts to give to children in need
December 3, 2024
Donate toys, clothing and other items through Court Appointed Special Advocates Richland County is providing two ways for the community to help children in need this holiday season through the…
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Columbia Chamber names AINautics Small Business of the Year
December 3, 2024
Winner announced at November Small Business Breakout Event. The Columbia Chamber announce AINautics as the Small Business of the Year Award winner. The Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by…
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Flock and Rally takes home top award at IABC/SC Palmetto Awards
December 3, 2024
Flock and Rally, an integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with three Palmetto Awards, including the prestigious “Star of Show.” The awards were presented…
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Elf Scavenger Hunt launches in the Main Street District
December 3, 2024
Things are getting spirited and sneaky in the Main Street District this holiday season as 20+ elves are being hidden in various businesses within the district. Residents, office workers and visitors of…
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United Bankshares, Inc. receives final regulatory approval for Piedmont Bancorp Acquisition
December 3, 2024
United Bankshares, Inc. (“United”) (NASDAQ: UBSI), the parent company of United Bank, announced it has received all requisite regulatory approvals for its proposed merger with Piedmont Bancorp, Inc. (“Piedmont”), the…
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Lexington County seeks resident input for the 2024 Citizen Engagement Study
December 3, 2024
The Lexington County Council has launched the 2024 County-wide Citizen Engagement Study. It is designed and conducted to assess and track resident perceptions and priorities relative to Lexington County public…
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The SC Gingerbread House Competition is happening this Saturday!
December 3, 2024
Celebrate the holiday season at the SC Gingerbread House Competition, taking place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at AIA Columbia (1530 Suite C, Columbia, SC). This family-friendly event…
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Flight Adventure Park expands footprint with new offerings at the Village at Sandhill
December 2, 2024
Rox Pollard, John Gressette and Rox Pollard III of Colliers | South Carolina collaborated with Colliers brokers in Quebec, Canada to represent Flight Adventure Park in a 15-year lease renewal…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Melanie Huggins, Richland Library
December 2, 2024
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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Holiday Planetarium Lighting
December 2, 2024
Thursday, December 5 | 4 – 7 p.m. Explore the museum after-hours and kick off the holiday season This special holiday event returns with a chance for families to meet Santa,…
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Historic Columbia announces December 2024 Events
December 2, 2024
Historic Columbia announced programming and events for December 2024, including our popular Candlelight Tours. See the full list of December events below and be sure to leave room in your…
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Raines breaks ground on The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia
December 2, 2024Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, announced the groundbreaking of The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia, SC. Developed and managed by Raines, this will be the…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
December 2, 2024
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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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Updates
November 26, 2024
Hospitality Market Updates Download and Read Full Report Here About Colliers Colliers | South Carolina is the largest full-service commercial real estate firm in South Carolina with 66 licensed real…
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club climbs Golf Magazine’s ‘Top 100 Courses You Can Play’ rankings
November 26, 2024
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club has risen to No. 76 on Golf Magazine’s biennial list of the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play,” moving up an…
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Five Points Association announces NEON Joy: A Spectacular Holiday Laser Light Show and celebration in the heart of Five Points
November 26, 2024
The Five Points Association is thrilled to announce the launch of NEON Joy, a new and vibrant seasonal celebration that will light up the heart of the Five Points district…
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Sara Anders promoted to Executive Media Director at Chernoff Newman
November 26, 2024
Chernoff Newman, a Southeast-based integrated marketing and communications agency, announced the promotion of Sara Anders to the role of Executive Media Director. With more than two decades of experience in…
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Santa Saturdays
November 26, 2024
Kick-off this weekend, Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, see holiday shows, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D, explore 4 floors of exhibitions,…
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The Station at Congaree Pointe: New mixed-use development set to revitalize Bluff Road
November 26, 2024A mixed-use development designed to transform the Bluff Road corridor Earlier this week, Felicia Maloney, Executive Director of the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. (CEZ), Councilman Will Brennan, Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem,…
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Colliers hires Jordan White as Property Management Coordinator
November 25, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Jordan White has joined the company as Property Management Coordinator in the firm’s Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in the Columbia office. In…
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2024-25 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 25, 2024
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2024-25 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. For the first time since 2019-20, districts reported a decrease in…
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Nieri Family donates $12.5 million to name state-of-the art Clemson Alumni and Visitors Center
November 25, 2024
Longtime University friends, Michael ’86 and Robyn Nieri HA ’20 along with their children and spouses Pennington ’15 and wife Katie ’15; daughter Maigan ’18 and husband Rob Lincks; son…
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City of Columbia Parking Services to offer complimentary parking for Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024
Parking Services once again is excited to support our local businesses & community by offering complimentary parking over the Thanksgiving Holiday! On-street meter operations Wednesday November 27th – enforcement until 6:00pm…
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Dominion Energy offers limited-time offer of 100% payout for qualifying home energy efficiency upgrades
November 25, 2024
For a limited-time, qualifying Dominion Energy residential electric customers can receive a 100% payout—up to $3,200—for making eligible energy-saving upgrades to their homes through the Home Energy Check-up Plus program…
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Eleven questions for Maj. Gen. Tom Mullikin
November 25, 2024
Former Army officer and retired state defense force commander addresses veterans issues during Veterans Month By Chris Carter Nearing the end of Veterans Month – the 249th Marine Corps Birthday…
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A Lion among Men
November 23, 2024U.S. Marine honored by martial artists during Veterans Month By Chris Carter South Carolina native W. Thomas Smith Jr., a veteran Marine Infantry leader and internationally recognized counterterrorism expert was…
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New apartment community affordable for Greenville seniors
November 22, 2024
The groundbreaking ceremony at Southpointe Senior Residences marked an exciting milestone in local efforts to increase and enhance the number of affordable housing options available to Greenville’s senior citizens. The…
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Local Greenville pacemaker Betty Farr to participate in Holiday Fair & Kringle Village event
November 22, 2024
Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village, announced…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country welcomes the Great Race Finish Line!
November 22, 2024
Saturday, June 29, 2025 in Irmo, South Carolina Get ready, car enthusiasts! Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is hosting the world-renowned Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Coker Tire on Sunday, June…
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Litwin receives inaugural Cull Research & Innovation Award
November 22, 2024
As a highlight of Prisma Health’s Education and Research Institute Showcase Awards, Dr. Alain Litwin was named the inaugural recipient of the David L. Cull MD Research & Innovation Award. The award is…
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Holiday Planetarium Lighting and Santa Saturdays return to the State Museum
November 22, 2024
Plus, Holiday Shopping in the Museum Store This December, the South Carolina State Museum invites guests to enjoy a festive evening during our annual Holiday Planetarium Lighting on Thursday, December…
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Sensory-friendly evening at Riverbanks
November 22, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is enhancing its commitment to inclusivity by hosting its first-ever sensory-friendly night during the second annual Wild Lights event. In collaboration with the South Carolina Department…
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Gregory D. Little inaugurated as President of Midlands Technical College
November 22, 2024
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has officially inaugurated Dr. Gregory D. Little as its seventh president. Held at Harbison Theatre, the inauguration brought together elected officials, state technical college system leadership,…
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