Cypress Adventures awarded a $59,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its afterschool youth leadership program
November 21, 2024
Cypress Adventures, Inc. has been awarded a $59,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to help meet the demand to expand its successful youth leadership program…
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SC Aerospace 2024 Economic Impact Study Reveals Post-Pandemic Growth and Diversification
November 21, 2024
South Carolina Aerospace Cluster Soars to New Heights A newly released 2024 SC Aerospace Economic Impact Study, commissioned by the SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) and conducted by research…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sara Fawcett, United Way of the Midlands
November 21, 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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AliSan’s Luxury Collection & Consignment to celebrate grand opening in downtown Columbia
November 21, 2024
The City of Columbia will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 22, to celebrate the grand opening of AliSan’s Luxury Collection & Consignment, a new addition to the Main…
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Visit Santa at Mast General Store
November 21, 2024Before stockings are hung by the chimney with care… Before milk and cookies are set by the fireplace… Before the sleigh is packed full and reindeer take to the skies……
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Angels for 2024
November 21, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2024. Secretary Hammond honored ten Angel charities in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex.…
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357 Brewers establishing operations in Horry County
November 21, 2024
357 Brewers, a craft brewery, announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $6.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs. 357 Brewers’ new 10,000-square-foot facility, located at…
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Holiday Market at Richland Library brings joy beginning December 5th!
November 21, 2024
Richland Library Sandhills & Richland Library Main This December, Richland Library invites the community to experience the joy of the season by shopping local at the annual Holiday Market, where creativity, community, and…
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Lexington Two’s Adult Education Program wins 5 State Awards
November 21, 2024
The Lexington Two Adult Education Program received 5 top awards from the South Carolina Department of Education Office of Adult Education at its annual Celebrating Our Success event. The program,…
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CAMS Promotes Lesa Vermillion to Regional Vice President
November 21, 2024
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) announced that Regional Director Lesa Vermillion, CMCA, AMS, has been chosen as the vice president of CAMS Greenville, SC, region. Vermillion began her journey in…
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NAI Columbia announces October 2024 Transactions
November 21, 2024
Sales: Jeff Hein, SIOR, Will DuPree, and Hope Andrews sold Mount Zion in Morrow, GA. The ±4 acres of land sold for $3,580,000. Tombo Milliken, Tom Milliken, and Nelson Weston…
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Partnership unveils new Community Family Resource Center in Dillon
November 20, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), the Carolina Family Engagement Center (CFEC) housed within the University of South Carolina’s College of Education and The Village Educational Services, LLC are…
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Come get ready for Christmas on Pearl Harbor Day – Dec 7
November 20, 2024
December 7 will always be the “date which will live in infamy,” as President Franklin Roosevelt put it. And we will always remember. But on this Pearl Harbor Day, we’ll…
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There’s just something about working together
November 20, 2024
By Jeff Becraft There is a real camaraderie that happens when you work together, when you work side by side with others, shoulder to shoulder. Something happens in a relationship…
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We’re Soft & We Can’t Deny It
November 20, 2024
By Tom Poland Mama trembled when she talked about the Great Depression. I never forgot that. She’s gone and only the oldest survivors recall those hard times. Today’s full-plate…
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Smith Robinson named to top tier by Best Law Firms
November 20, 2024
In its 2025 edition, Best Law Firms in America® has named Smith Robinson law firm to its Tier One list in the Columbia area in two practice areas: • Commercial…
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Colliers Augusta-Aiken Industrial Report: Utility access key for legacy manufacturing space activity
November 20, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Augusta-Aiken Industrial Market Highlights The Augusta-Aiken market has bucked the national industrial market’s construction trend with just 1,656,774 square feet of…
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Richland One to induct five into District’s Hall of Fame in February
November 19, 2024
Richland One will induct five new members into the Richland One Hall of Fame in February, district officials announced at a November 19 news conference. The Richland One Hall of…
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GSSM names South Carolina Department of Commerce as 2025 Townes Award recipient
November 19, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has named the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Townes Award. At…
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City of Columbia kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 19, 2024
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food…
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SC Ports announces 2024-2025 Port Ambassadors class
November 19, 2024
South Carolina Ports welcomed 30 new participants to its 2024-2025 Port Ambassadors class, kicking off the program’s seventh year. Throughout the year, this group of South Carolina professionals will get…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points Ticket sale starts at midnight on Black Friday, Nov. 29
November 19, 2024
Limited-time lowest ticket price offer for Columbia, South Carolina’s St. Pat’s festival St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns Saturday, March 15, for its 43rd annual…
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Richland County becoming a leader in South Carolina’s manufacturing surge
November 19, 2024
By Jeff Ruble Director, Richland County Economic Development Office Located in one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation, Richland County is in the midst of an economic surge marked…
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Trinity Partners facilitates industrial lease in Newark, New Jersey
November 19, 2024
Trinity Partners has completed the lease of an industrial facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey, outside of Newark. Bruce Harper, one of the founding partners of the South Carolina office, represented…
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Low-cost carrier, Allegiant, announces the start of service at CAE
November 19, 2024
The Airline Offers New Low-Cost Travel Options as low as $39.* Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced 44 new nonstop routes, including eleven routes to three new cities: Gulf Shores,…
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SCbio to host a gathering of national life sciences leaders at annual conference in Charleston Feb. 18-20
November 19, 2024
SCbio will unveil its new initiative aimed at defining the core pillars of the state’s life sciences and medtech sectors to attract companies to the state. SCbio will bring national…
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Retirees – Lower your individual income tax bill with these 5 tips
November 18, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants retired South Carolinians and those who are 65 and older to know about tax deductions and exemptions the state offers its older…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points ticket sale starts at midnight on Black Friday, Nov. 29
November 18, 2024
St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns Saturday, March 15, for its 43rd annual event in Columbia, S.C. Tickets go on sale at midnight on Black…
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Columbia Connectors hosts landmark coffee event with local leaders
November 18, 2024
The Columbia Connectors recently hosted its largest coffee event of the year, bringing together a diverse group of local community members for an engaging and informative panel discussion. The event…
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Wicked, The Original Broadway Blockbuster, to return to the Koger Center for the Arts
November 18, 2024
The stage is almost set to announce the 2025-2026 Broadway in Columbia Season presented by Bank of America. Broadway in Columbia announced the Original Broadway Blockbuster, WICKED will be part…
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How much can store brands save consumers for Thanksgiving this year?
November 18, 2024
Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute reveals $17 savings for party of 10 Although food inflation continues to slow, budgeting for Thanksgiving might be challenging for consumers still acclimating to historic food…
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Richland One to hold Magnet Choice Fair December 12
November 18, 2024
Richland One families can learn about the district’s magnet choice programs and the unique opportunities they offer students during the Magnet Choice Fair on Thursday, December 12 from 5:30-7 p.m.…
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MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center earns “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
November 18, 2024
New grade for fall 2024 highlights national recognition for commitment to patient safety MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center has once again achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog…
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Morgan & Morgan opens new office in Columbia, SC
November 18, 2024
Morgan & Morgan, America’s largest injury law firm, announced the opening of its Columbia, SC, office. This is the firm’s fourth location in the Palmetto State. “We are thrilled to…
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School District Five schools named on 2024 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll
November 18, 2024
Three Lexington-Richland School District Five high schools have been named to College Board’s 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Program School Honor Roll. The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP…
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River Bluff High School earns top recognition in South Carolina and Nationwide Rankings
November 18, 2024
River Bluff High School announced its outstanding performance in the latest rankings by Niche.com, a trusted resource for school and community evaluations. The school has been ranked as the #10 public…
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Thanksgiving Week at the State Museum
November 18, 2024
The museum invites guests to enjoy the special holiday show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D, experience the beauty of the Northern Lights in the planetarium show, Áróra, explore 4 floors of exhibitions,…
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Special deals this week in the Museum Store
November 18, 2024
The South Carolina State Museum Store has everything from Certified SC food products to SC-themed jewelry and fashion accessories to art, books and much more. Member Discount Days: THIS Sat., Nov. 23…
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Five Richland One Schools awarded Distinguished Arts Program grants from SC Department of Education
November 18, 2024
Five Richland One schools have been awarded 2024-2025 Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) grants from the South Carolina Department of Education. The grant, which is part of the Department of Education’s…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new phone app to help make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 18, 2024
Recycling just got easier in South Carolina with the introduction of the Recycle Here SC mobile phone app. The app – developed through a partnership between the S.C. Department of Environmental…
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Tips for requesting an ABLE gift this Holiday Season
November 18, 2024
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis People with a disability and their families know that simply navigating life can come with a high price tag. On average, the cost of living…
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Maj. Gen. Leon Lott and his S.C. State Guard celebrate “the Swamp Fox” on Veterans Day
November 18, 2024Historic military organization traces its lineage to Francis Marion and a century prior By W. Thomas Smith Jr. THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, the Palmetto State’s all-volunteer state defense force…
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Test holes will help prep for Transportation Penny upgrades in SE Richland
November 15, 2024
Drivers could see delays near Lower Richland Boulevard-Garners Ferry Road intersection During the week of Monday, Nov. 18, crews with Richland County Utilities will begin digging test holes near the…
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Richland County provides update on storm debris removal efforts
November 15, 2024
Richland County advises residents that the last day for storm debris removal in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene will be Friday, Nov. 22. The County’s Department of Public Works (DPW),…
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Harvest Hope hosts Share Your Holiday event on Giving Tuesday
November 15, 2024
This Giving Tuesday, WACH Fox 57, Harvest Hope Food Bank, area Food Lion Stores, and Market on Main in Columbia are teaming up for a day-long Share Your Holiday event…
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SCTBA is now the Palmetto Broadband Coalition
November 15, 2024
Organization strengthens efforts to bridge the digital divide in South Carolina The South Carolina Telecommunications and Broadband Association (SCTBA) announced it is now the Palmetto Broadband Coalition (PBC). This evolution…
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Bailey Jackson joins Robinson Gray law firm
November 15, 2024
Attorney Bailey Jackson has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. Her practice focuses on administrative and regulatory law, with an emphasis on utility regulation and the environment, as…
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Best Law Firms places Robinson Gray in top tier for Columbia in 19 practice areas
November 15, 2024
Robinson Gray has been recognized in a total of 28 practice areas in the 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms,” by U.S. News/Best Lawyers®. Of these, Robinson Gray was cited…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2024 events
November 14, 2024
Historic Columbia announced programming and events for November 2024. See the full list of November events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C.’s Construction and Transportation Practice Groups welcome Kyle H. Cooper
November 14, 2024
Kyle H. Cooper has joined the growing team of lawyers with Collins & Lacy, P.C. as part of the firm’s Construction and Transportation Practice Groups. Kyle attended James Madison University…
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