City of Columbia Design/Development Review Commission | Thursday, June 26, 2025
June 23, 2025
On Thursday, June 26, 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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Columbia Chamber graduates 57 Midlands leaders
June 23, 2025
57 Participants in the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Program Honored at Graduation Ceremony On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Columbia Museum of Art, the Columbia Chamber and the Leadership Columbia…
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Richland School District Two names new Senior Chief Operations Officer
June 19, 2025
Richland School District Two announced the appointment of Mark Huhtanen as the district’s new Senior Chief Operations Officer. Mr. Huhtanen brings nearly 30 years of distinguished leadership experience from the…
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Westwood expanding Abbeville County operations
June 19, 2025
Manufacturer of small modular homes and sheds investing $2.85 million, creating 42 jobs Westwood, a manufacturer of small modular homes and sheds, is expanding its Abbeville County facility to accommodate…
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SC Ports’ board approves FY26 infrastructure investments
June 19, 2025
FY26 infrastructure investments SC Ports’ Board of Directors approved on Tuesday a $294 million capital plan for fiscal year 2026 to fund critical port infrastructure. The funding will support completing…
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Prisma Health Cancer Institute awarded $17,500 from American Cancer Society to support transportation for cancer patients
June 19, 2025
This grant is part of a $9 million nationwide initiative aimed at reducing barriers to care for people undergoing cancer treatment. Prisma Health Cancer Institute has been awarded a $17,500…
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Identifying what’s most important
June 19, 2025
By Jeff Becraft I finally got another car. The car I was driving, which has been a fantastic car, was fifteen years old and had over 316,000 miles on…
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Dessert for Everyone: 16 Handles opens frozen yogurt and soft serve shop in Columbia
June 19, 2025
Local Couple to Debut Popular Dessert Brand, Grand Opening Event on June 28 with Free Froyo and Other Incentives 16 Handles, the beloved New York City self-serve frozen yogurt brand known…
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City of Columbia accepting sponsors for 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
June 19, 2025
The City of Columbia is now accepting sponsors for the upcoming 2025 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence, an annual walk focused on raising awareness, supporting survivors, and taking a stand…
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SCMA announces new Board leadership: Grant Burns to Chair South Carolina’s leading manufacturing organization
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Grant Burns as the chair of the organization’s Board of Directors, alongside its full slate of board members. The elections took place…
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Farm Bureau Insurance names new agency manager
June 19, 2025
South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (SCFBMIC) has named Jonathan Jeffcoat agency manager for the Richland County office located at 960 George Rogers Blvd. “I’m honored and grateful for…
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The Annual Leon Irons Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit The Big Red Barn Retreat
June 19, 2025
The WildeWood Club, Presented by Truist on September 15th, 2025 The 4th Annual Leon Irons Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Sept. 15th, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 3:00…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives $50,000 grant to expand STEM programs across SC
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSMF) has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. Funding will provide greater accessibility…
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SC Chamber releases 2025 results for business report
June 19, 2025
Advocacy Resulted in $807 Million Impact for South Carolina’s Business Community The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) released its annual Results for Business report recapping its advocacy efforts during the…
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Farm Bureau Insurance names new agency manager
June 19, 2025
South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (SCFBMIC) named Bryce Wilkins as the new agency manager for the Richland-Northeast office located at 1038 Wildwood Centre Dr., Suite B. “I’m thrilled to be…
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Blink Book Review: “Uncommon Favor: North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three” by Dawn Staley
June 18, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell I’m not usually one to pick memoirs by sports icons. Musicians, journalists, writers or politicians, yes. But not often sports heroes. I admit, I just…
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They Just Upped And Left
June 18, 2025
By Tom Poland Late 1950s. May 1. Riding with Dad by a cement block house. White. A few clothes out back on the clothesline. Diapers mainly. A tricycle with…
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Hill Construction breaks ground on SouthShore Marina on Lake Murray
June 18, 2025
Hill Construction has officially broken ground on a major expansion at SouthShore Marina. The project will include two 75-foot-tall, 7-story dry stack boat storage buildings, each capable of holding 175…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Multifamily Market Q1 2025
June 18, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Multifamily market performs as next wave begins Market Highlights Columbia’s multifamily market continues to accelerate alongside the region’s evolving growth patterns as housing demand…
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Ritedose unveils state-of-the-art distribution and logistics facility at Ritedose Performance Park
June 18, 2025New facility expands Ritedose’s capabilities to handle well over 2 billion doses per year The Ritedose Corporation, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) technology, today unveiled its new…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Mark S. Barnes Chief of Staff
June 18, 2025
South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the appointment of Mark S. Barnes, MBA, CGFO, as his new Chief of Staff. Barnes brings more than three decades of experience…
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Jake Moore, Sr. presented with State’s highest civilian honor at 50 year celebration
June 17, 2025
On May 21, Moore Bradley Myers celebrated S. Jahue “Jake” Moore’s 50 years of practicing law with special honors at Stone River in West Columbia. With more than 200 friends, family, colleagues, and…
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Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization announces 2025 judges’ panels
June 17, 2025
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has announced the panelists tasked with selecting the next Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen. The 2025 competition, taking place in Columbia…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomes Deanene P. Thornwell to its Trucking and Retail & Hospitality Practice Groups
June 17, 2025
Collins & Lacy, P.C. welcomed Deanene P. Thornwell as a senior associate to its Trucking, Retail & Hospitality, and Criminal Defense Practice Groups. Deanene brings a breadth of legal experience…
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United Way of Kershaw County Summer Food Program 2025
June 16, 2025For over 20 years our United Way of Kershaw County has partnered with the Kershaw County School District with funding from the US Department of Agriculture and the SC Department…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere Healing with Grace as part of “Never Forgotten: The Emanuel Nine” commemoration
June 16, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will premiere the broadcast special Healing with Grace on June 19 at 8 p.m. on ETV. The one-hour special will also be available for streaming…
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SCDNR Director addresses S.C. Chamber’s Environmental Affairs Committee
June 16, 2025Mullikin presents a “path forward” for South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, addressed the S.C. Chamber of Commerce’s…
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South Carolina maintains coveted Aaa credit rating from Moody’s
June 16, 2025
South Carolina continues to demonstrate strong financial stewardship, as Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed the state’s Aaa credit rating with a stable outlook. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the positive news…
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Allen Wilkerson named Chairman of the Home Works Board of Directors
June 16, 2025
Allen Wilkerson, vice president of Colliers International in South Carolina, has been elected chairman of the board of directors for Home Works of America, a Columbia-based nonprofit that repairs homes…
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Adam Johnston joins Robinson Gray as associate
June 16, 2025
Attorney Adam Johnston has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. He will practice on the firm’s business team and focus primarily on tax, corporate and business planning, estate…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes five summer interns
June 16, 2025
Garvin Design Group (GDG) recently welcomed five summer interns to its studio. Emma Grace Connelly, Wendy Favila, Jessica Gray, Nicole Kuehner, and Crissa Thomason will complete internships in architecture and…
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Employees of the Year recognized by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources
June 13, 2025Five honored by state agency for 2024 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) recognized five of its best as EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR 2024.…
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OP-ED: Amid Budget Fights, One Conservative Clean Energy Idea Gains Ground
June 13, 2025
By Evan Patrohay With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful…
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National Defense Consultants educating law enforcement and the public since 2023
June 12, 2025
Military experts formed the organization years earlier in 2012 By Chris Carter National Defense Consultants, the nation’s premier national security and military analysis group has existed as an LLC since…
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Powering South Carolina’s Future: Energy, Innovation, and Opportunity
June 12, 2025
by Susie Shannon, President & CEO of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness South Carolina stands at a pivotal moment to secure its position as the location of choice for…
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My Perfumed Nights
June 12, 2025
By Tom Poland Squall lines, thunder and lighting, and tornadoes signify the changing of the guard. Winter’s heavy air gives way to lighter air, and soon air conditioning will…
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Richland One receives ‘low risk’ assessment score from South Carolina Department of Education
June 12, 2025
Richland County School District One has received a top-tier risk assessment score from the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. SCDE annually assesses the risk…
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Lake Murray Wins “Best Lake for Water Sports” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
June 12, 2025The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board announced that Lake Murray has been named the #1 Best Lake for Water Sports by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 Lake…
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Hood Construction receives CAGC Community Impact Award
June 12, 2025
Hood Construction was recognized with the 2025 Carolina’s AGC Community Impact Award. Each year, the Carolinas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America honors companies in South Carolina &…
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Chernoff Newman expands media and digital teams with new talent
June 12, 2025
Agency welcomes Alex Schintzius as media planner/buyer and Kendra Yoder as frontend developer Chernoff Newman, an integrated marketing communications agency in the Southeast, continues to strengthen its capabilities with the…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Retail Market Q1 2025
June 12, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Stability holds for strong SC retail market Market Highlights A combination of national retail bankruptcies, low availability of quality inventory and declining consumer confidence…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Robert Knowlton named 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Intellectual Property Law in Columbia
June 12, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is proud to announce that shareholder Robert (Bob) Knowlton has been named the 2025 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Intellectual Property Litigation for Columbia,…
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Heather Smith nominated to serve on the national board of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund
June 12, 2025The Kay Yow Cancer Fund, which is the leading non-profit organization focused on pioneering approaches to fight all cancers that impact women, announced the appointment of Heather F. Smith to…
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Four guys and 10 minutes
June 12, 2025
By Jeff Becraft Since I recently talked about Wallaby, and also Mr. Mert, I am going to tell another story that happened at Mr. Mert’s wedding. There were four…
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Habitat for Humanity and Juneteenth GVL dedicate house in Nicholtown
June 11, 2025
A quick lift of a pre-framed wall did more than start the construction of a home Wednesday in Nicholtown. It ignited a moment that will change one family’s future as…
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Mungo Homes expands to Lake Marion with Fairway Woods at Wyboo
June 11, 2025
Mungo Homes announced its continued growth in South Carolina with the introduction of Fairway Woods at Wyboo, nestled within the master-planned community of Deercreek. Perfectly positioned on the picturesque 18-hole…
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NAI Columbia announces May 2025 transactions
June 11, 2025
Sales: – Patrick Palmer, CCIM, Bobby Balboni, CCIM, & Sam Edens represented the seller in the sale of a ±52,000 SF office property in Greensboro, North Carolina. The property is…
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Tom’s Creek Mobile Market accepting Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers
June 11, 2025Tom’s Creek Mobile Market is participating in the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) this summer, offering qualifying seniors the opportunity to use their vouchers at any of the market’s weekly stops.…
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City Council Highlights | Tuesday, June 10, 2025
June 11, 2025
This evening’s City Council Meeting (June 10, 2025) included special recognitions, proclamations, a public hearing on the FY 2025/2026 budget, and significant votes on infrastructure and housing matters. During the…
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Sustain SC announces Grant Review Committee for Land and Water Action Platform
June 11, 2025
Sustain SC introduced the members of the newly formed Grants Review Committee for its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), a re-launched conservation funding initiative first unveiled at their Conservation…
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