Mashburn Construction promotes six across the state
July 31, 2024
Mashburn Construction announced the recent promotions for six team members across three of their four offices. Calvin Abercrombie has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent. He is based out of the Columbia…
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Shanel Matthews joins Colliers | South Carolina’s real estate management team
July 30, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announced Shanel Matthews has joined its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team as an Assistant Property Manager at 1901 Main in Columbia. Shanel provides vital support…
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LSU and Integer Technologies announce $9.8M research contract, partnership
July 30, 2024
Navy funding advances intelligent autonomy for maritime vessels, supporting LSU research priorities in coast, defense and energy COLUMBIA, SC – LSU and Integer Technologies announce the Office of Naval Research…
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CAMS promotes Alicia Bablo to Operations Manager
July 30, 2024
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced the promotion of Alicia Bablo to Operations Manager. Bablo has been with CAMS since 2018 and has held the role of Customer Experience Manager…
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Countdown begins: What to expect for 803 Day
July 30, 2024
Local Entertainment Announcement, Nonprofit Recognition, $8.03 specials 803 Day is officially five days away! Over 350 have registered to participate in the festivities so far, with registration still open. This…
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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project
July 29, 2024
Proposals Due August 30, 2024 The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2025 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a…
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Colliers leases ±2,200 square feet of commercial space to Goodwill Industries
July 29, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Rox Pollard III and John Gressette assisted in the leasing of a ±2,200-square-foot commercial space to Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands SC. The leased…
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School District Five names veteran administrator principal of Oak Pointe Elementary School
July 29, 2024
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Christian English the new principal at Oak Pointe Elementary. English has served as the principal at Seven Oaks Elementary School since 2020.…
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School District Five names interim principal for Seven Oaks Elementary School
July 29, 2024
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the interim principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton currently serves as the district’s director of special…
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City of Columbia Planning and Development services offers public engagement opportunities
July 29, 2024
The City of Columbia kicked off the Downtown Columbia Strategic Plan and Design Guidelines planning process in February. Since then, MKSK’s team has been listening to Columbians and translating what…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces fall 2024 After School Programs at 4 facilities with programs beginning on Aug. 8
July 29, 2024
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces enrollment for fall 2024 After School Programs at four City of Columbia park facilities. The programs, which begin on Thursday, Aug. 8, are…
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USDA investment in Rural Communities to lower energy costs and create jobs in South Carolina
July 29, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with farmers…
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The South Carolina Animal Care & Control Association (SCACCA) welcomes three new board members
July 29, 2024
The South Carolina Animal Care & Control Association (SCACCA) recently welcomed three new board members: Laura Clark of Colleton County Animal Services, Brittany Jones of Lexington County Animal Services, and…
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The Nature Conservancy to receive $200 million from EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
July 29, 2024
TNC in South Carolina to receive $39 million to sequester carbon in bottomland forests. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced that it will receive $200 million toward nature-based climate solutions, supporting…
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Alexandra Chastain of Abacus Planning Group earns Family Business Advising Certificate
July 29, 2024
Alexandra (Alex) Chastain of Abacus Planning Group earned the Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) from the Family Firm Institute’s Global Education Network (FFI GEN). The Global Education Network is…
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BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program of 2024 announced
July 27, 2024BOC Sciences announced its new Scholarship Program aimed at supporting college students pursuing degrees in chemistry-related fields. This prestigious scholarship awards $1,000 annually to help these aspiring chemists achieve their…
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Colliers South Carolina Industrial Report: Supply ahead of demand as deliveries drive increased vacancy
July 25, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights South Carolina’s overall industrial performance sagged as a large wave of deliveries met softer demand, leading…
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COO featured in statewide business magazine
July 25, 2024
Dr. Tondaleya Green Jackson, Chief Operating Officer of the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI Center) is being spotlighted in a magazine recognizing the…
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Grand opening and ribbon cutting for Gadget Boy
July 25, 2024
Gadget Boy, a new boutique electronic store, is opening its doors at 2822 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at…
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Transitions Vice President of Operations named 2024 Women of Influence honoree
July 25, 2024
The Transitions team is thrilled to announce that Monica Haddock, Vice President of Operations, has been selected as a 2024 Women of Influence honoree. The Women of Influence Awards celebrate…
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Misperceptions
July 24, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Sometimes things are not as they appear. The other day I was at a stoplight and I was behind a smaller-sized SUV. It had smoked windows in…
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Trinity Partners completes the sale of high-end development site in North Myrtle Beach
July 24, 2024
Macon Lovelace, SIOR of Trinity Partners recently completed the sale of a 5.24-acre development site in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The property, located in the Tilghman Estates neighborhood, is unimproved…
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Colliers Columbia Industrial Report: New wave of deliveries creating opportunities for users
July 24, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights The Columbia industrial market saw limited leasing activity in Q2, as isolated user vacancies and macroeconomic considerations…
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Richland County Sheriff named to international Crime Stoppers organization’s board of directors
July 24, 2024
Lott said to “exemplify commitment and excellence in all aspects of law enforcement” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was officially named to the board of…
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Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands of the ‘90s, to headline Rock 4 Recovery 2024 presented by Dominion Energy
July 24, 2024
One of the most eclectic and beloved bands of the ‘90s alternative rock scene is coming to the Midlands as Everclear headlines the LRADAC Foundation’s 5th annual Rock 4 Recovery…
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Richland One parents, community invited to meet new principals
July 23, 2024
Students at four Richland One schools will be greeted by new principals when the new school year begins August 8. “Our new principals are excited and ready to welcome students…
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Rotary District 7770 change of leadership for 2024-25
July 23, 2024
Rotary District 7770 Changes for 2024-25 Mary G. Gasque, a prominent local businesswoman and partner at Gasque Marketing and Advertising in West Columbia, SC, has been officially installed as the…
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Jamie Frost, SVP, elected to SCEDA Board of Directors
July 23, 2024
Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc., a Columbia, South Carolina-based civil and environmental engineering firm, announced that Senior Vice President James “Jamie” W. Frost, II, P.E., has been elected to the Board…
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Richland One looking for volunteers to serve as R1 CHAMPS for 2024-2025 school year
July 23, 2024
Richland One is looking for volunteers to serve as R1 CHAMPS for the 2024-2025 school year. R1 CHAMPS (Caring Hearts Making Positive Shifts) launched in 2023 with the goal of…
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DAV Charitable Service Trust awards a $30,000 grant to Senior Resources to help provide meals to homebound veterans
July 23, 2024
Senior Resources is proud to announce it has received a generous grant of $30,000 from DAV Charitable Service Trust, an increase from last year’s $25,400, to provide vital nutritional support…
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute names Sarah Kelly as 2024 South Carolina History Teacher of the Year
July 23, 2024
The distinguished history educator is one of 53 finalists for the 2024 National History Teacher of the Year Award, set to receive a $1,000 prize and an invaluable collection of…
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The Village Group receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed for Plantersville Summer Academy to curb summer learning loss and boost social-emotional support for rural African American youth
July 23, 2024
Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons presents grant award to The Village Group Executive Director Ray C. Funnye (far left), board members, and Plantersville Summer Academy educators and students. The Village…
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Grand opening ceremony for More Vegan Cafe
July 23, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities hosted the ribbon cutting ceremony for More Vegan Cafe, located at 4622 North Main Street, Columbia, SC 29203, celebrating the new establishment.…
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SC Launch Inc. announces third investment in Bubble Paper
July 23, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Bubble Paper as part of a $10 million Series A funding round. The Greenville-based company is revolutionizing the packaging industry with its…
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Richland Two invites Hispanic families to Fiesta Conexiones on Thursday, July 25, 2024
July 23, 2024
All Richland School District Two Hispanic families are invited to Fiesta Conexiones, on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Fiesta Conexiones will be held at Forest Lake Elementary School, 6801 Brookfield Road,…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation receives $1 million donation
July 23, 2024
The Lowe’s Foundation awarded the Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) $1 million as a part of today’s select group of community and technical colleges receiving Gable Grants. Since awarding its…
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Connor’s two milestone legal achievements in less than a year
July 23, 2024
Retired Army colonel achieves second seven-figure settlement in under a year By Chris Carter In less than a year, the Bill Connor Law Firm, led by attorney and retired U.S.…
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The Cooperative Ministry has new board chair
July 22, 2024
Stephanie Yandle, Customer Experience Manager, Research & Information, at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, has been elected as the 2024-2026 chair of The Cooperative Ministry’s board of directors. The board…
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CAE sees record-setting passenger traffic in Q1 and Q2 of 2024
July 22, 2024
During the first part of 2024 the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) saw 646,013 (January – June 2024) passengers through the terminal. In May alone, the airport saw 123,008 passengers –…
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DESA welcomes Veronica Adamson as Project Engineer
July 22, 2024
DESA, Inc. announced that Veronica Adamson, PE has joined its Engineering Services team as Project Engineer. Adamson will be responsible for the management and design of transportation projects, water and…
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NAI Columbia welcomes new brokerage associate
July 22, 2024
NAI Columbia recently welcomed Sam Edens to the Columbia brokerage team. Edens joins the Columbia office as a brokerage associate specializing in retail. He will work alongside Patrick Palmer, CCIM…
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Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare reach new multi-year agreement
July 22, 2024
Prisma Health is back in-network for UnitedHealthcare Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare (United) have reached a new multi-year agreement. The new agreement ensures that Prisma Health hospitals, physician practices and other…
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VC3 completes acquisition of Inline Computer & Communications, Washington-based information technology service provider
July 22, 2024
RICHLAND, WA & COLUMBIA, SC – VC3, a leading managed service provider serving municipalities and commercial businesses across North America, announced the acquisition of Inline Computer & Communications, an IT…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Michael Holt to its Financial Planning Team
July 22, 2024
Abacus Planning Group welcomed Michael Holt to its financial planning team as a Support Advisor. As a member of the financial planning team, Michael works closely with senior advisors to…
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Daddy Had A Worm Farm
July 22, 2024
By Tom Poland The towns sounded distant, not as miles go, but as memories. Hazlehurst, McRae, Baxley, Soperton, Alma, and Tifton. Tifton meant trouble. I was studying a map…
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SCDOT awarded $175 million to replace bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
July 19, 2024This week, the Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by…
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Central SC Alliance announces promotion of Zechariah Willoughby to Director of Business Development
July 19, 2024
The Central SC Alliance, an economic development organization situated in the central region of South Carolina, is proud to announce the promotion of Zechariah Willoughby from Director of Research to…
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Greenwood Capital celebrates 40 years of service
July 19, 2024
On June 30, 2024, Greenwood Capital marked 41 years of business and officially wrapped up a year of celebrating four decades of client service to South Carolina. Greenwood Capital is…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Columbia
July 19, 2024
Jump-Start Back-to-School will offer school supplies, backpacks, and more on July 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. What Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its first Jump-Start Back-to-School event…
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Mirci receives $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support general operations
July 19, 2024
Mirci is proud to announce that it will receive $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support program operations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The grant will be used…
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