West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s 8th annual Taste on the River raises almost $40,000
July 11, 2024
The 8th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River was an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant food scene in the Midlands while supporting the ongoing beautification efforts in…
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Richland Two names new Senior Chief Academic Officer
July 11, 2024
Richland School District Two has named Jennifer Morrison the new Senior Chief Academic Officer. “Jennifer Morrison embodies the essence of an exceptional educator. Her passion for teaching and learning is…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation hosts the 2024 Summer Book Sale
July 11, 2024
Shop Great Deals and Rare Finds While Supporting Your Local Library The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is preparing to host the 2024 Summer Book Sale. The Richland Library Friends and…
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Grant funding available for recreational trail safety and education programs
July 11, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is inviting interested eligible entities to submit pre-applications for educational grant funding assistance from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The deadline…
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CPI for all items falls 0.1 percent in June; gasoline down
July 11, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after being unchanged in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.…
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SCbio welcomes Paige Durham as Communications Coordinator
July 11, 2024
SCbio welcomed Paige Durham to the team as Communications Coordinator to creatively and effectively communicate the value of the life science association’s programs and initiatives. Durham will be responsible for…
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Responding with grace and mercy
July 11, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Years ago, I umpired little league baseball for two seasons. I have no idea why. I was really not a very good umpire. But one of…
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International Business Brokers Association recognizes David Yezbak with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award
July 10, 2024
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has awarded Columbia SC Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the fourth consecutive year. This award recognizes individuals who…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina announces new slate of board members and officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
July 10, 2024
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) is excited to announce the new board members and officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. As CISSC continues to expand its impact across…
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Hampton Street Vineyards to host the First Columbia Restaurant Summer Games to raise funds for local charities
July 10, 2024
Hampton Street Vineyard, located at 1207 Hampton Street and the only French restaurant in Columbia, SC, is excited to announce the launch of the first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games in…
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USC ranked one of top patent-producing universities in the world
July 10, 2024
USC is the top patent-producing university in the state and one of the top 50 nationally in the latest National Academy of Inventors report The University of South Carolina system…
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WGU adds AJ Jackson as strategic partnerships manager
July 10, 2024
Education leader to help build partnerships and grow enrollment Online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) has announced that Anthony “AJ” Jackson has been named as a strategic partnerships manager. In this role, Jackson…
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Genesis Healthcare, Inc. launches mobile healthcare units to serve S.C.’s underserved communities
July 10, 2024
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. announced the launch of groundbreaking mobile healthcare units designed to address healthcare disparities and enhance access to medical services in underserved communities throughout the Pee Dee and…
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JAGSC President nominated for prestigious National Hook Award
July 9, 2024
Casey Pash, president of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, has been selected as a finalist for the Junior Achievement USA® (JA) Charles R. Hook Award. This prestigious accolade is…
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Columbia Museum of Art August 2024 exhibitions and events calendar
July 9, 2024
Columbia Museum of Art August 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art On view through September 8, 2024 From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has…
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Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q2 2024 notable transactions
July 9, 2024
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the second quarter of 2024. Sales Transactions • Roger Winn, SIOR, Braden Shockley, SIOR, and Will McGregor represented…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Ashley Michie as Marketing Manager
July 9, 2024
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Ashley Michie as Marketing Manager. Based in the firm’s Columbia office, Michie will lead company-wide…
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M. B. Kahn welcomes Craig Floyd as Executive Vice President
July 9, 2024
M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. welcomes Craig Floyd as Executive Vice President. Craig brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, having successfully managed an extensive portfolio of construction…
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Mullikin honored by Galapagos Islands leaders
July 9, 2024
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global expedition leader Dr. Tom Mullikin was recognized by Luciana Bianchi and Pablo Majia of the Galapagos Foundation during ceremonies on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos,…
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Five Points announces the return of Five After Five free concert series
July 8, 2024
Columbia, South Carolina’s Favorite Free Concert Series, Five After Five, returns on July 18 after a seven-year hiatus The Five Points Association is excited to announce the return of Five…
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SC Technical College System leads $12.6 million initiative to transform South Carolina’s Energy workforce
July 8, 2024
The SC Technical College System is proud to announce its leadership role in a groundbreaking $12.6 million initiative, part of the broader $45 million federal investment secured by the SC…
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Join us in July for Food Truck Fridays!
July 8, 2024
The City of Columbia continues the exciting Food Truck Fridays initiative throughout the month of July. Food Truck Fridays aim to support and boost local businesses, celebrate diverse cuisines and foster connections over…
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Family Connection of South Carolina to host education focused summits for community-serving organizations
July 8, 2024
Across South Carolina, there is an increasing number of families who are navigating raising a child with a disability while experiencing housing instability. Family Connection of South Carolina is hosting…
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Grants awarded to improve 10 South Carolina communities
July 8, 2024
S.C. Department of Commerce awards more than $10.5 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Ten communities from around South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than…
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School District Five names veteran educator as new coordinator of virtual program
July 8, 2024
Veteran educator Jerusha Spain has been named the new coordinator of School District Five’s Flexible Innovative Virtual Education (FIVE) Program. “I am tremendously honored and excited to be named the…
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Mountains to Midlands: CEO retirement and search
July 8, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announces the upcoming retirement of President and CEO Lora Tucker. Tucker’s journey with GSSC-MM began in…
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Kerry Powers of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce completes year 2 at Institute for Organization Management
July 8, 2024
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that…
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TPM named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for the sixth consecutive year
July 8, 2024
TPM, a leader in providing solutions for the AEC and manufacturing sectors, announced that it has been named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for the sixth consecutive year.…
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Kickstart Your Career: Exciting Website Manager & Graphic Designer Role at Presbyterian College
July 8, 2024
Presbyterian College is excited to announce an opening for the position of Website Manager and Graphic Designer. This role is perfect for a recent graduate looking to dive into web…
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Governor Henry McMaster’s Working Group Builds Foundation for Independent Forensic Accounting Review of State Funds
July 8, 2024
The working group charged by Governor Henry McMaster this spring to look into questions surrounding the existence of $1.8 billion in state funds has prepared the documentation and information necessary…
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Derrick Quattlebaum named 2024 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for insurance law in Greenville
July 5, 2024
Best Lawyers has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder Derrick Quattlebaum as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law in Greenville. In addition to this honor, Derrick was…
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Shannon Poteat honored among ‘Influential Women in Law’ by SC Lawyers Weekly
July 5, 2024
Shannon Till Poteat, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named as one of 22 “Influential Women of Law” by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. This is the inaugural…
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ACEC-SC celebrates excellence in engineering at annual awards ceremony
July 5, 2024
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) proudly honored outstanding professionals at the South Carolina Engineering Conference and Trade Show held June 6-8 in Greenville. This award…
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20 South Battery nominated for Best Bed & Breakfast in the 2024 Charleston’s Choice Awards
July 3, 2024
20 South Battery announced its nomination for the 2024 Charleston’s Choice Awards in the category of Best Bed & Breakfast. This prestigious nomination places the historic hotel among the top…
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Trident United Way’s Women United recognizes Tri-County Leaders in philanthropy
July 3, 2024
Nearly 200 members of Trident United Way Women United and their guests gathered at Trident Technical College to honor four local leaders in philanthropy at the 2024 Women United Awards…
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Graham helps secure $45 million in federal funding for South Carolina Tech Hub
July 3, 2024
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) applauded the announcement that South Carolina will receive $45 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA)’s Tech Hubs…
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USC energy efforts boosted with new federal funding
July 3, 2024
In a new round of funding announced by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the University of South Carolina will receive $10.2 million for its efforts to advance battery research. New…
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Governor Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes for FY 2024-2025 State Budget
July 3, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today announced line item vetoes for the FY 2024-2025 state budget at a Statehouse news conference. The budget includes a historic 292 proposals from the governor’s executive…
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The urgent need to address China UnionPay’s influence in the credit card industry
July 2, 2024By Kyle Johnson As lawmakers continue to crackdown on China’s growing threat to the U.S., it’s time for Congress to turn its attention to the credit card industry, another area…
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Amber Stewart joins Greenville Housing Fund in Advocacy Role
July 2, 2024
The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has added Amber Stewart as its Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, starting July 22, 2024. Stewart, who is relocating from Charleston to join GHF,…
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Prisma Health invests $41 million in state-of-the-art smart beds across its health system
July 2, 2024
Beds improve the patient experience and empower the care team Prisma Health is investing $41 million to revolutionize the patient experience while supporting its care team with the deployment of…
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Subtext to bring elevated student living to the University of South Carolina with “VERVE Columbia”
July 2, 2024
The 697-bed development from Subtext will feature upscale apartments and amenities focused on enhancing student well-being Subtext, a national student and multifamily real estate company, recently acquired 3.84 acres located…
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SC NEXUS one of 12 tech hubs to receive millions in federal funding
July 2, 2024
SC NEXUS awarded $45 million to advance cyber-secure grid resilience technologies (GRT) SC NEXUS received $45 million in implementation grant funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration…
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City of Columbia partners with Sistercare for second annual toiletry drive
July 2, 2024
WHO: The City of Columbia is collaborating with Sistercare for the second annual toiletry drive. Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. WHAT: Please consider donating…
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Bravest of the Brave
July 2, 2024The Midlands Gang Task Force is thwarting violent gangs and gang-related criminal activity in central S.C. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Gathered around a table in one of the Richland…
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Monsoons, Dogs, & Drought
July 2, 2024
By Tom Poland A spring long ago … It rained and rained. And then it rained some more. The rain gauge brimmed and our yard turned quagmire. It rained…
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Enjoying the moment
July 2, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Recently I was driving up I-95 going up to Maryland. I remember talking to my wife at about 8:00 pm. I told her I was only…
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Carolina Children’s Home gives 2024 scholarships and grants
July 2, 2024Carolina Children’s Home (CCH), a nonprofit that provides financial services and advocacy to children’s initiatives in South Carolina, announced that it is providing a total of $331,500 in scholarship and…
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MPA Strategies selected as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. When announced,…
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Bringing South Carolina conservation excellence to the Galápagos Islands
July 2, 2024How the City of Sumter, South Carolina is serving as a model for the rest of the world By W. Thomas Smith Jr. SOUTH CAROLINA HAS BECOME AN EXAMPLE, GLOBALLY,…
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