Anchor Investment Management, LLC announces leadership promotions
August 21, 2026
Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a Columbia-based wealth management firm, has announced three leadership promotions as the firm marks 25 years of serving clients. Laura Culler has been promoted to chief…
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USC to launch Nuclear Innovation Center
August 21, 2026
As South Carolina’s population and economy continue to grow, the expansion of secure and affordable energy solutions is critical to the state’s future prosperity. With renewed federal investment and private-sector…
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Rose Buyck Newton elected USC Board of Trustees chair
August 21, 2026
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees elected Rose Buyck Newton as its new chairwoman on Friday (Aug. 21). She was elected to the USC Board of Trustees in 2018 and…
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Two at Parker Law Group honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 21, 2026
Two attorneys at Parker Law Group are highlighted in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and its companion publication, Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch in America. Attorney Austin…
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Bill Metzger honored as a 2027 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
August 21, 2026
Bill Metzger, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named the 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia in the area of Banking and Finance Law by The…
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Rob Tyson named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for 2027
August 21, 2026
Rob Tyson, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named the 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Columbia in the area of Administrative and Regulatory Law by The…
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Congaree Land Trust welcomes two new members to board of directors
August 20, 2026Congaree Land Trust (CLT) welcomed two new members to its board of directors: Margaret Ellen Pender and Warren Duncan. Both join the board with a shared love of the outdoors…
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Ellison Kibler advisors named to Forbes | Shook “Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” 2026 list
August 20, 2026
Ellison Kibler announced that two of its advisors have been recognized on the 2026 Forbes | SHOOK “Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, published on August 11, 2026, and based on…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 20, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 25 attorneys in the Columbia office for inclusion in The 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including three…
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Smith Robinson honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 20, 2026
Thirteen attorneys at SMITH | ROBINSON are honored in the latest edition of Best Lawyers in America® and its companion publication, earning recognition for their work across a dozen different…
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Best Lawyers honors 33 Robinson Gray attorneys in 2027 edition
August 20, 2026
Best Lawyers in America® is recognizing 33 Robinson Gray attorneys for 2027, with 27 from the firm named to the main list and six to its “Ones to Watch” list.…
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9 Morton & Gettys attorneys included in latest “Best Lawyers”
August 20, 2026
Nine Morton & Gettys attorneys are highlighted across a dozen practice areas in the latest edition of “Best Lawyers in America®” and its companion piece, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.”…
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Graduation dates announced for 2027 for Richland One School District
August 20, 2026
Richland One has announced the dates for its 2027 graduation ceremonies. All of the district’s high school graduation ceremonies will be held at the Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln Street,…
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The rock against the storm
August 20, 2026Shannon Bobertz helping guide one of America’s most complex conservation agencies By Thomas S. Mullikin Every agency needs a rock who is not always the loudest voice in the…
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McMaster clears the way for $150 million Scout Motors payout in final budget vetoes
August 19, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster struck 14 items from the state’s $15 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Monday, including a legislative hold on money owed for cost overruns…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Brittany Pyles as marketing coordinator
August 19, 2026
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Brittany Pyles as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, Pyles will support company-wide marketing efforts, including…
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Christmas stamps
August 19, 2026
By Jeff Becraft Last December, we ran out of stamps. It was late one night and I decided to go to the post office and use their self-service station…
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A Chain-Smoking Cat Saved My Life
August 19, 2026
By Tom Poland Maybe I Saved Hers Too Summer 2022, St. Simons Island, I’m sitting around the pool when my niece, Harper, and her friend, Stella, ask me to…
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Blink Book Review: “The Irish Goodbye” by Beth Ann Fennelly
August 19, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell My summer reading challenge continues with another book about writing. But this one doesn’t include a single tip, hint or rule to make my writing better.…
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Midlands Technical College recognizes Employees of the Year at fall convocation
August 19, 2026
Midlands Technical College (MTC) recognized some of the college’s outstanding faculty and staff during Fall Convocation Monday, August 17, 2026, at Harbison Theatre. Among the awards presented were six Employee…
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Free lecture addresses what the Vietnam War meant, and how it ended – Friday, Sept. 4
August 19, 2026
Free lecture at noon on Friday, Sept. 4, at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia At first, the Vietnam Memorial in Washington was controversial, especially…
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Cohn Construction completes campus expansion for Patterson Fan Co.
August 18, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed its fourth design-build project for Patterson Fan Co., expanding the production facility for the Blythewood-based manufacturer. The 14,100 SF expansion was completed while the campus remained…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes interior designer Nicole Kuehner
August 18, 2026
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group recently welcomed Nicole Kuehner back to the firm as a full-time member of the interior design team. She completed a summer…
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CAMS wins Best HOA Management Company in Columbia
August 18, 2026
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that it has been named Best HOA Management Company in the 2026 Best of Columbia contest, recognizing the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional service…
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InVestra celebrates Stephanie Vokral’s appointment to Central Carolina Community Foundation Board of Trustees
August 18, 2026
InVestra announced that Stephanie Vokral, South Carolina Lead Advisor, has been appointed to serve on the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Fiscal Year 2027 Board of Trustees. Stephanie’s appointment reflects her…
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Kamya Brooks joins Ivey Palmer PR as Project & Operations Coordinator
August 18, 2026
Ivey Palmer PR has welcomed Kamya Brooks as Project & Operations Coordinator, where she will support project coordination, internal operations and client service as the agency continues to expand. Brooks…
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Jazlyn Gallishaw joins Ivey Palmer PR as Digital Content Strategist
August 18, 2026
Ivey Palmer PR has welcomed Jazlyn Gallishaw as Digital Content Strategist. In this role, Gallishaw will lead digital communications, content development and social media strategy for the agency and its…
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Richland County, M.B. Kahn receive national award for South Carolina renovation project
August 17, 2026
The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) has selected the Richland County 911 Center project, delivered by M. B. Kahn Construction, for a 2026 Project Achievement Award in the Government…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2027 Leadership Columbia class
August 17, 2026
58 local individuals selected for 54th class of Chamber’s leadership program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in…
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Mashburn Construction expands Coastal Divisions with new team members
August 17, 2026
Mashburn Construction announced the addition of several new team members across its Charleston and Myrtle Beach offices, further strengthening the company’s growing coastal presence. Edwin Rivera has been hired as Project…
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SCDNR Director hosts ‘Into the Wild’ on SCETV
August 17, 2026
Global Expedition Leader now hosting South Carolina Public Radio program By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), is now hosting…
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Columbia Museum of Art September 2026 Calendar
August 16, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Body Matters On view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027 The human body is essential to craft. This genre of art is rooted in physical labor, tactile knowledge,…
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Colliers represents Barron’s Outfitters in historic move to new Millwood Avenue location
August 14, 2026
Rox Pollard Jr., John Gressette and Rox Pollard III of Colliers | South Carolina represented Barron’s Outfitters in the lease of 5,629 square feet at 2927 Millwood Avenue. Barron’s Outfitters…
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Richard Dukes re-elected to FDCC Board and named Co-Chair of AI and Technology Committee
August 14, 2026
Turner Padget announced that Charleston shareholder Richard S. Dukes has been re-elected to serve as a director of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) for the 2026-2027 term…
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Experience Columbia SC names Rick Lackland Vice President of the CVB
August 14, 2026
Experience Columbia SC has appointed Columbia native Rick Lackland as vice president of the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), bringing decades of hospitality sales, destination marketing and leadership experience to…
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Trustus Theatre presents premiere of “Lemonade: A Fresh Pressed Musical” in August 2026
August 14, 2026Trustus Theatre announced the world premiere of LEMONADE: A FRESH PRESSED MUSICAL, a bold and heartfelt new musical from Jesse Corbin about friendship, loss, and self-acceptance. Previews begin August 12,…
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Food & beverage leads visitor spending as Columbia’s tourism economy reaches $3 billion
August 13, 2026
Visitors to the Columbia region generated a $3.0 billion economic impact in 2025, spending $1.9 billion throughout the local economy and supporting 23,731 jobs, according to the latest Economic Impact…
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New statewide infrastructure data to be unveiled at August 18 event
August 13, 2026
New data examining the economic impact of infrastructure investment across South Carolina will be unveiled Tuesday, Aug. 18, at a Columbia luncheon open to the state’s business community. Hosted by…
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Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired SC receives $20,000 grant from Roper Saint Francis Physicians Endowment
August 13, 2026
Funding supports vision rehabilitation services for adults with vision loss in the Tri-County The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) has been awarded a $20,000 grant…
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Richard Layman honored with prestigious Governor’s Award in the Humanities
August 12, 2026
South Carolina Humanities Recognizes Layman Publishing Leader in Company’s 50th Year Richard Layman of Layman Publishing Partners was announced as a recipient of the Governor’s Award in the Humanities at…
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New Muller Road Middle School principal announced
August 12, 2026
Richland School District Two announced the appointment of Melanie Cleare Williams as the new principal of Muller Road Middle School. Williams brings more than 25 years of experience in education,…
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South Carolina nonprofits rank as state’s 5th-largest employment sector, new report finds
August 12, 2026
2026 South Carolina State of the Nonprofit Sector Report finds nonprofits employ nearly 195,000 South Carolinians, account for 8.1% of statewide employment and generate more than $34 billion in annual…
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Midlands Technical College celebrates Youth Apprenticeship Signing Day
August 12, 2026
This summer, six Midlands Technical College (MTC) dual enrollment students from Richland School District Two were selected to be youth apprentices with Prisma Health. These students will be working at…
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IQ Fiber acquires Orangeburg Fiber, expands South Carolina footprint
August 12, 2026
Company brings upgraded 100% fiber-optic connectivity, creates local jobs, and connects Orangeburg to IQ Fiber’s growing Lowcountry fiber network IQ Fiber, a Jacksonville, Florida-based provider of 100% fiber-optic internet service,…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation fall grant cycle now open
August 12, 2026
Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education and community vitality Nonprofit organizations within Dominion Energy’s service areas are invited to apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. Grants…
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A Disastrous Revolutionary War Battle
August 12, 2026
By Tom Poland Old battlefields seem more like parks. Trying to imagine cannon and cries of the wounded? Difficult, but not always. Farmers’ plows unearthed so many Minié balls…
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Trinity Partners completes sale of ±22,000 square foot office building in Forest Acres
August 12, 2026
Trinity Partners announced the successful sale of a ±22,000 square foot medical/office building located at 4700 Forest Drive in the heart of Forest Acres’ business district. The property was acquired…
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USC expands faculty pipeline to strengthen South Carolina’s nursing workforce
August 12, 2026
A successful University of South Carolina program that prepares future nursing faculty is expanding statewide to help address one of South Carolina’s biggest healthcare workforce challenges. Expanding Nursing Faculty Pipeline…
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Prysmian expands Lexington County operations
August 12, 2026
$80 million investment will create approximately 135 new jobs Prysmian North America announced plans to invest $80 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Lexington County, a project expected to…
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The difference that one person makes
August 12, 2026
By Jeff Becraft I talked about this a few years ago, but tagging onto what was written a little over a week ago about working together and the difference…
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