Midlands Clay Arts Society Holiday Sale
October 29, 2024
You are invited to our 23rd Annual Midlands Clay Arts Holiday Sale, to be held December 5-7, 2024 at Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC. Over 35 local artists…
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Sustain SC Team grows with hiring of Senior VP of Conservation, Kristen Austin Gunter
October 29, 2024
Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced Kristen Austin Gunter has joined as Senior Vice President of Conservation. With…
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Alvin S. Glenn officer earns leadership honor upon graduation from Criminal Justice Academy Training
October 29, 2024
Richland County is proud to recognize an officer at the County’s Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center as a recent graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Detention (BD) training…
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South Carolina State Fair donates $200,000 for Hurricane Helene relief
October 29, 2024
Contributions to assist recovery and rebuilding in impacted areas The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announced a donation of $200,000 to support recovery efforts following the devastation…
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SC Philharmonic Presents “Andy & Friends” at Harbison Theatre
October 29, 2024
An evening of world-class chamber music with celebrated musicians Andy Armstrong, Stefan Jackiw, and Yoonah Kim The SC Philharmonic presents an evening of chamber music with “Andy & Friends” on…
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Local Handyman sculpts unique life-sized pink dinosaur display for Breast Cancer Awareness and Halloween
October 29, 2024
Fundraiser benefits American Cancer Society until November 14, General public encouraged to stop by and post photos Lexington-area native and master sculptor Christopher Price of Price Handyworks, LLC has created…
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Cason Development Group grows with new Property Manager
October 29, 2024
Cason Development Group has added Carson Gorenflo as a Property Manager. As a property manager, Gorenflo will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a portfolio of commercial and…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors attend announcement of Darlington County African American Museum
October 29, 2024
Studio 2LR, Inc., an architecture and interior design firm creating impact through transformative design, recently attended a press conference announcing the new Darlington County African American Museum. The Darlington County…
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ECSC announces new Pimento Cheese Passport partners
October 29, 2024
Participants can now savor 19 unique dishes and have a chance to choose one of their own Experience Columbia SC will be adding to its highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. Six…
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Experience Columbia announces new Pimento Cheese Passport partners
October 29, 2024
Today, Experience Columbia SC will be adding to its highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. Six new dishes and restaurant partners will be featured, and the public will have the opportunity to…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches new personal finance lesson for Elementary Students
October 29, 2024
Free classroom kit available for first 100 teachers who sign-up State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of a new personal finance lesson plan designed to engage kindergarten through second grade…
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Lake Murray Country returns to the World Food Championships November 8-11, 2024 | Indianapolis, IN
October 29, 2024
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced that Team Lake Murray Country will return to the World Food Championships (WFC) for the 4th year in a row – November 8-11 in Indianapolis, IL.…
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University of South Carolina Homecoming Commission and The Five Points Association to host ‘Paint the Town Garnet and Black’ Block Party
October 29, 2024
The Five Points Association in partnership with the University of South Carolina Homecoming Commission, announced the Paint the Town Garnet and Black Block Party, Presented by South Carolina Federal Credit…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis reveals his latest list of “Spooky Names” with unclaimed property
October 29, 2024
Once again channeling his inner Halloween spirit, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has a scared up another list of South Carolinians with “spooky names” that are owed unclaimed money in hopes…
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Historic Columbia wins prestigious National Historic Preservation Award
October 29, 2024
Historic Columbia announced that it has been honored with the Trustees’ Award for Organizational Excellence by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This prestigious award recognizes Historic Columbia’s evolution from…
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Grand opening for The Toasty Hot Spot in Five Points set for November 4
October 29, 2024
The Toasty Hot Spot will officially re-open its doors in Five Points on November 4. Located at 2002 Greene Street Suites A & B, the Toasty Hot Spot is a…
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Armen Shaomian is the 2024 Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner at USC
October 29, 2024
Armen Shaomian is the winner of this year’s prestigious Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award at the University of South Carolina. Shaomian, an associate professor of sport and entertainment management,…
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Longtime USC board member Eddie Floyd steps down
October 29, 2024
Retired physician Eddie Floyd, the longest-serving member of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees, has resigned. Floyd, a former heart surgeon and chairman of the board from 1992…
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CarolinaPower promotes Wyatt Gwyn to Industrial Operations Executive
October 28, 2024
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has promoted Wyatt Gwyn to Industrial Operations Executive – a new position focused on supporting and growing…
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Riverbanks spreads its wings with a new arrival
October 28, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Celebrates Egg-Citing News A Hatching 12 Years in the Making Delights Zoo Staff Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is flying high after a new chick has emerged…
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Southern First names Julie Fairchild Chief Accounting Officer
October 28, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Julie Fairchild to Chief Accounting Officer. Fairchild has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience…
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Pennington receives Petigru Award from Charleston Bar
October 28, 2024
Ashley Pennington, an attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has received the James Louis Petigru Award from the Charleston County Bar Association. The award is rarely given. Pennington is only…
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Maynard Nexsen launches Business Advisory Services team
October 28, 2024
Serving Privately Held and Family Owned Businesses Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 24 offices across the United States, announced the creation of Maynard Nexsen Business Advisory Services, a…
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USC planning S.C.’s first hospital specializing in neurological care
October 25, 2024
The University of South Carolina is planning to develop a unique hospital that would house the Palmetto State’s first standalone comprehensive medical facility dedicated entirely to integrated care of patients…
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South Carolina principal named National Principal of the Year
October 25, 2024
Amid National Principals Month, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) announced that Tracie Anderson Swilley, principal of Fairfield Central High School in the Fairfield County School District, is…
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Columbia College announces partnership with the SC Technical College System
October 24, 2024
On October 24, 2024, Columbia College welcomed SC Technical College System (SCTCS) representatives as well as presidents from many of the participating institutions (Central Carolina Technical College, Denmark Technical College,…
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Turner Padget adds two associates
October 24, 2024
Turner Padget announces the addition of two associates Mary Stewart DeLong and Chase Stokes O’Reilly. Delong resides in Turner Padget’s Charleston office and is a member of the Workplace Law…
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Poppi, what are you doing?
October 24, 2024
By Jeff Becraft One of our grandsons’ name is Caleb. He is almost two years old. We were visiting Caleb and his family back in August for several days.…
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A Spider Fit for Halloween
October 24, 2024
By Tom Poland Read no further if you suffer arachnophobia … How well I remember a night when we were under the lights scrimmaging. I can’t recall who we…
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Chapin Commercial Construction completes renovation of new Circa Barbershop in Lexington
October 24, 2024
Chapin Commercial Construction announces the completion of renovations at 101B E. Main St. in Lexington, South Carolina, transforming the historic building’s 2,285-square-foot basement space into the newest home of Circa…
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Marwin receives South Carolina Business Partner Award
October 24, 2024
Marwin, a leader in the manufacturing industry, announced that it has been awarded the South Carolina Business Partner Award for Congressional District 2 by the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Association.…
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Mullikin addresses several hundred students at CIU
October 24, 2024
S.C. Floodwater Commission chair discussed mandate to protect the environment By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global expedition leader and S.C. Floodwater Commission chairman Dr. Tom Mullikin spoke to group of…
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The Nick presents ReelTalk: Docuseries featuring Sugarcane, a powerful tribute to Native resilience
October 24, 2024
On October 29, The Nickelodeon Theater presents the next installment of its ReelTalk: Docuseries, featuring Sugarcane, an extraordinary documentary by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie. This event will include…
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DPH asks residents to use ‘Drug Take Back Day’ events to safely dispose of unused prescription medicines
October 24, 2024
Twice a year, in April and October, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) partners with local law enforcement and other community organizations to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Days.…
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Denmark Technical College holds Second Annual President’s Tie Tying Celebration to empower students for professional success
October 24, 2024
On October 16, Denmark Technical College hosted its second annual President’s Tie Tying Celebration. This unique event is part of the college’s mission to engage, educate and empower students, many of whom come…
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Palmetto Trail awarded grant by The Williams-Brice-Edwards Charitable Trust
October 24, 2024
Palmetto Trail announced additions to the trail in Poinsett State Park, made possible by a grant from The Williams-Brice-Edwards Charitable Trust earlier this year. This grant enabled trail staff and…
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Chapin Commercial Construction completes renovation of new Circa Barbershop in Lexington, South Carolina
October 24, 2024
Circa brings its signature blend of tradition and modern style to downtown Lexington Chapin Commercial Construction announces the completion of renovations at 101B E. Main St. in Lexington, South Carolina, transforming…
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Illusionist Mike Super appears at Harbison Theatre
October 24, 2024
Super was an “America’s Got Talent” finalist and winner of NBC’s show “Phenomenon” Illusionist and magician Mike Super will perform his 2.OH! SHOW!™ live at Harbison Theatre November 8, 2024.…
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Fireflies named 2024 Single-A Organization of the Year
October 24, 2024
Columbia honored among 30 Single-A clubs, including three South Carolina teams The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, announced that they were named the Major League Baseball 2024…
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Wiggins receives national recognition
October 24, 2024
Mungo Homes announced that Donna Wiggins, Corporate Director of Marketing, has been recognized by Professional Builder magazine as one the housing industry’s brightest next-generation leaders and innovators in its 2024…
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Lexington attorney, Brian Eckstrom, joins Moore Bradley Myers
October 24, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers has added a new Associate to their team of litigation attorneys. Brian Eckstrom graduated from Irmo High School, The University of South Carolina, as well as The University of South…
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Changing federal student loan program creates massive borrower confusion
October 24, 2024
SC Technical College System Partners with Ascendium to Provide Trusted Support for Alums and Students Between federal student loan program changes, policy challenges in the courts, and loan transfers between…
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Kick off the Holiday Season with the Sleigh Bell Trot and Stroll
October 24, 2024Four-mile race and two-mile family fun walk open Holiday Lights on the River! Experience the Magic: Join us for the Sleigh Bell Trot and Stroll! As the holiday season approaches, there’s…
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4th annual Blythewood Fall Championship rodeo happening this weekend
October 23, 2024
Experience Columbia SC Sports is happy to once again work with the Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo presented by Scout Motors. Now in its fourth year, the event takes place at the…
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SCETV announces Community Forum on Education Tour
October 23, 2024
First in-person and livestreamed event to kick off on Oct. 24 in Florence County South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced it will launch the Community Forum on Education…
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Installation of River Drive buffered bicycle lanes
October 23, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) began resurfacing River Drive in February 2024 as part of their regular maintenance schedule, and are now installing buffered bicycle lanes between Main…
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Original Six Foundation receives contribution to provide safe afterschool learning for rural students in Florence County
October 23, 2024
The Original Six (O6) Foundation received a $56,000 contribution from Honda to ensure students at two Florence County elementary schools have access to quality afterschool programs during the 2024-25 school…
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Industrial lease renewal in North Charleston
October 23, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, BPG SR Adults Trust Agreement, in a lease renewal of 5,600 SF of…
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Trinity Partners facilitates industrial leases in St. Louis, Missouri and Boise, Idaho
October 23, 2024
Trinity Partners has completed two industrial leases in St. Louis, Missouri and Boise, Idaho. Bruce Harper, Founding Partner, South Carolina, represented the tenant, ANSCO & Associates, LLC (“ANSCO”), in the…
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39th annual Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health to be held November 21
October 23, 2024
The Congaree Vista Guild will host its 39th annual Vista Lights on Thursday, November 21 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-friendly holiday event is presented by Prisma Health and…
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