Greenville Technical College remains #1 in SC on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges
May 22, 2025
For the second year in a row, Greenville Technical College (GTC) is ranked first in South Carolina out of the top 250 online learning colleges in the nation. In addition,…
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‘Tis the season for graduations … and this year’s update of “20 life lessons”
May 22, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell ‘Tis the season for graduations, new jobs and life transitions. It’s also the season for my annual updated “20 lessons” list. A number of years…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards 2025 Administrator of the Year Award to Albert Robertson
May 22, 2025
On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Lexington One Educational Foundation presented its 2025 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year Award to Mr. Albert Hamilton Robertson at the Lexington County…
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Sometimes I Hallucinate
May 22, 2025
By Tom Poland Fate lays its hand on me. While driving the Fall Lines Freeway to Dry Branch, Georgia, the time to medicate arrived, 9 a.m. I had a…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Q1 2025
May 22, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Hospitality Market Updates Download the full report. Columbia With occupancy, ADR and RevPAR trending upward across all classes, the Columbia hospitality market remains…
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Heather Smith joins The Big Red Barn Retreat Board to support our Heroes in the Carolinas and beyond
May 22, 2025
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR), an organization dedicated to supporting veterans, active-duty military, and first responders, is proud to announce the appointment of Heather F. Smith to its board…
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Trinity Partners secures lease for Class A flex property in Charlotte, NC
May 22, 2025
Trinity Partners announced the successful lease of a 31,262 square foot Class A flex property located at 5930 Northwoods Parkway in Charlotte’s Northwoods Business Park. The property has been leased…
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Historic Columbia recognizes redevelopment at 1324 Richland Street with Revitalization Award
May 22, 2025
Trinity Partners celebrated the recognition of its client’s historic redevelopment project at 1324 Richland Street, which has received a 2025 Revitalization Award from Historic Columbia’s Preservation Awards Committee. The award…
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Apogee Equity Partners announces strategic partnership with Nexstar Network
May 22, 2025
Apogee Equity Partners (Apogee) announced a strategic partnership with Nexstar Network, a member-owned organization serving the top plumbing, HVAC, and electrical contractors across North America. Through this partnership, Apogee will…
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Twilley named public information director for S.C. Department of Natural Resources
May 22, 2025
Former Capitol Hill environmental analyst and founder of multi-national coastal cleanup initiative to direct the department’s media By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Coastal resilience, sustainability, and communications expert Cheyenne Twilley…
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance names Annekathrin Mueller Woman of the Year
May 22, 2025Annekathrin Mueller, vice president, commercial plant manager at Bosch in Charleston, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year. The award was presented at…
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Habit Burger & Grill honors South Carolina’s Hometown Heroes with free burgers
May 21, 2025
As summer approaches, Habit Burger & Grill is celebrating those who make a difference every day with the relaunch of its Hometown Heroes program in South Carolina. Every Thursday through…
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New director announced for Lexington Two Innovation Center for 2025-2026
May 20, 2025
A leader with more than two decades of experience in education, criminal justice, and workforce development has been announced as the new director of the Lexington Two Innovation Center for…
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Industrial Maintenance Residency Program at McLeod Health expands with $50,000 Power:Ed Grant
May 20, 2025During their orientation session, McLeod Health and Harbor Freight Fellows Initiative welcomed the Class of 2025 for the McLeod Industrial Maintenance Residency Program. Last year, the inaugural program had 11…
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Ezekiel Ministries announces departure of founding Executive Director Josh Whitlock
May 20, 2025
The Ezekiel Ministries Board of Directors announces the upcoming departure of founding Executive Director Josh Whitlock, who will step down from his role on June 9. Whitlock has faithfully led…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Cathy Rigg, Author
May 20, 2025
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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New report shows MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s $860 million economic impact in South Carolina
May 20, 2025
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is a significant driver of the South Carolina economy, according to a new study authored by Joey Von Nessen, Ph.D., a research economist at the University…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds geotechnical laboratory to support Aiken and Augusta
May 20, 2025
Multidisciplined architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) announces the opening of its new geotechnical engineering laboratory in Aiken, South Carolina. This laboratory is designed to expand the firm’s…
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Richland County seeks public input on proposed FY2025-2026 budget
May 20, 2025
The County welcomes feedback from the public on its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2026. An in-person public hearing…
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LADY STOUT to headline Historic Columbia’s 2025 Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
May 20, 2025
Historic Columbia announced that LADY STOUT, the genre-defying artist known for her electrifying fusion of soul, rock, and jazz, will headline the 47th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History &…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies
May 20, 2025
Alita, BIDR, Mahi-Labs, Ripple Two, and Scout OS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Alita was accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Charleston-based life science startup developed…
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Our mistakes do not define us
May 20, 2025
I may have talked about this before, and to be honest, I really can’t remember. Some of the early Friday emails got lost when we changed servers years ago… but…
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Clemson honors recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award
May 19, 2025At a reception in May, the Clemson Alumni Association will honor the recipients of the 2025 Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor that the association bestows on former…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces new team additions in Columbia office
May 19, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce five new hires for its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) and Accounting departments in Columbia. Lauren Dodds has been hired as a…
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City of Columbia 2025 Youth Services Guide
May 19, 2025The City of Columbia announced the release of the 2025 Youth Services Guide, a comprehensive resource designed for parents and guardians. The guide highlights a variety of summer programs and…
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Richland One Board names superintendent finalists
May 19, 2025
The Richland One Board of School Commissioners has named three finalists in its search for a new superintendent. BWP & Associates, the firm hired by the Board to conduct the…
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Laurens County BUZZ named Small Business of the Quarter
May 19, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recently named the Laurens County Buzz as the 2025 Small Business of the First Quarter—an honor that shines a light not only on the work…
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Broadstreet.net celebrates ribbon-cutting ceremony in Downtown Camden
May 16, 2025
Broadstreet.net officially opened its new office in Downtown Camden with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Wednesday, May 7 at 11:45 a.m. The new location, situated at 537 E DeKalb Street…
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HUD announces over $50 million for affordable housing in southeastern Tribal communities
May 16, 2025
WASHINGTON – May 16, 2025, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced more than $52 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native…
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Lexington Medical Center receives national recognition by Modern Healthcare
May 16, 2025
Named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2025 Lexington Medical Center has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in…
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Richland County K-9 Memorial unveiled
May 16, 2025Sheriff Lott: “A fitting memorial” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Deceased K-9s with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) have been honored with a beautiful new memorial statue in RCSD’s…
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“Whose Live Anyway?” improv madness at the Koger Center
May 15, 2025
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? appearing live in concert at the Koger Center…
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Will Johnson named 2025 SCEDA Ally Award recipient
May 15, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder Will Johnson received the 2025 South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) Ally Award at the association’s annual meeting today in Myrtle Beach, South…
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Trinity Partners facilitates sale of two medical investment properties in Upstate South Carolina
May 15, 2025
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of two Class A medical office investment properties located in Upstate South Carolina. The transactions included 141 Halton Village Circle – a 6,244 square…
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Columbia Museum of Art June 2025 Calendar
May 15, 2025
EXHIBITIONS Sam Gilliam: Printmaker On view May 24 through August 31, 2025 Sam Gilliam (1933 – 2022) was one of the great innovators in postwar American painting. Early in his…
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Free summer at the Columbia Museum of Art is back
May 15, 2025
Two must-see exhibitions open May 24 The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Free Summer at the CMA, the reopening of first-floor galleries, and the opening of two…
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South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program celebrates 2025 graduates at Governor’s Mansion
May 15, 2025The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) graduated a new cohort of the next generation of business and manufacturing leaders during a ceremony at the governor’s mansion on May 14,…
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South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the South Carolina State Museum announce unique partnership
May 15, 2025
The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame has finally found a home, sixty-five years after inaugurating its first class of inductees. The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the…
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Southern First welcomes Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support
May 15, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, welcomed Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support and Senior Vice President. Rich has over 25 years of experience…
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Pizza and fried chicken
May 15, 2025
A couple of Friday nights ago I needed to work late, which meant I had to eat late. Brenda was not feeling well. as she was fighting off a cold,…
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Colliers Market Report: Augusta-Aiken Industrial Market Q1 2025
May 15, 2025Deal volume slows as Savannah River Site picks up Market Highlights Following a flurry of activity throughout the second half of 2024, the Augusta-Aiken market experienced a quiet first quarter…
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South Carolina ETV receives seven Southeast Emmy® nominations
May 15, 2025
The Regional Southeast Emmy® Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) recently announced nominations for the 2025 Southeast Regional Emmy® Awards. Seven South Carolina ETV (SCETV)…
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Midlands Gives raises $3.7 million in 12th annual giving day
May 15, 2025
The 12th annual Midlands Gives Day raised $3.7 million for local nonprofits across 11 South Carolina counties. Hosted by the Central Carolina Community Foundation, the event brought the total amount…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points donates more than $62,000 to local charities and nonprofits
May 15, 2025
Thirty-three Midlands organizations recognized at annual check presentation event St. Pat’s in Five Points concluded its 43rd season with a check presentation recognizing 33 Midlands-area charities and nonprofit organizations. The event…
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First Tenant at Richland Mall announced
May 15, 2025The City of Forest Acres and Southeastern Development announced that Kroger is the first official tenant of the landmark redevelopment at the former Richland Mall site. The new development, yet…
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National Prevention Week: LRADAC’s Speakers Bureau Would Like a Word with You!
May 14, 2025
In recognition of National Prevention Week, LRADAC proudly highlights our Speakers Bureau—an expert, community-focused team dedicated to substance-use prevention and education. From Certified Prevention Specialists to Certified Senior Prevention Specialists,…
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Columbia Chamber names Brand Buzz as Small Business of the Year Award
May 14, 2025
Winner announced at May Gather & Grow event. The Columbia Chamber announced Brand Buzz as the Small Business of the Year Award winner. The Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored…
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Juke Joints & Dive Bars
May 14, 2025
By Tom Poland Mom never darkened the door of a juke joint, but that didn’t stop her from rendering a harsh judgment. “The only people who go to juke…
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The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is offering expedited collection services for summer move outs
May 14, 2025
The Solid Waste Division will once again focus on expedited trash collection for move outs, specifically. Solid Waste experiences large increases in bulk item collection during the spring and summer…
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2 LCSD communication professionals earn national credential
May 14, 2025
Two members of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s public information team recently earned a highly selective professional designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. The Commission of Professional Credentialing…
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