Registration open for inaugural 803 Day activities
July 1, 2024
A celebration of all things 803, includes: a 5K Run/Walk, FREE festival, citywide scavenger hunt, group photo op, & $8.03 specials Show some Soda City love! Registration is now open…
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City announces Summer of Service
July 1, 2024
The City of Columbia Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department announces Summer of Service from July 1, 2024 through October 5, 2024. Summer of Service will highlight fundraising and registration…
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New era in environmental protection launches with South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
July 1, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is officially launched as South Carolina’s new environmental protection agency. SCDES has specific roles and responsibilities for protecting and preserving the environment,…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio nominated for six South Carolina Broadcasters Association STAR Awards
July 1, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce its nomination for six prestigious South Carolina Broadcasters Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. Winners of the…
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Collins joins MGC’s Columbia office
July 1, 2024
Law firm McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) announced the addition of attorney Chip Collins to their Columbia office. For nearly three decades, Collins has represented insurance carriers in construction litigation,…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting entries for 2024 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 9-20, 2024 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, Anne Marie Ashworth, appointed to the Board of Directors for New Horizon Family Health Services
July 1, 2024
Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of Anne Marie Ashworth, CFP® to the board of directors of New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc. New Horizon Family Health Services has been…
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Marketing Minute: From Survival to Success: Leveraging Strategic Communications in Tough Economies
July 1, 2024
Erin Smith, NP Strategy Are you ready to navigate the rocky waters of today’s economy? NP Strategy is here to help! NP Strategy Vice President Erin Smith shares 4…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood names new Executive Vice President
July 1, 2024
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is pleased to announce Ryan Pearce, PE has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Transportation. With over 15 years of experience with GMC, Pearce shifts…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Mitchell Stevens and Samantha Lowrie
July 1, 2024
Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group recently welcomed two new teammates to the studio. Mitchell Stevens and Samantha (Sam) Lowrie joined the firm as architectural designers following…
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Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR honors World War II veteran for service to America
July 1, 2024
The Issaqueena Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has presented its DAR Certificate and Medal of Appreciation to Harvey Peurifoy, a longtime resident of Greenwood. The presentation was…
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Careers at Historic Columbia
July 1, 2024
Executive Director Full time HC’s Executive Director will be an inspiring, entrepreneurial, and experienced leader with a demonstrated commitment to broad community engagement in history and historic preservation. The Executive Director will…
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Jeffrey Richardson named Acting Executive Director of Historic Columbia
July 1, 2024
As President of Historic Columbia’s Board of Trustees, it is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Richardson as Acting Executive Director of the organization, effective Friday, June 28,…
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South Carolina ETV series “What’s Wild” receives Southeast Emmy® Award
July 1, 2024
The South Carolina ETV series What’s Wild received an Emmy® Award from the Regional Southeast Emmy® Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). Winners were announced on June…
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SC Ports makes significant progress on fluidity, vessel queue
July 1, 2024
Three berths opening at Wando Welch Terminal, July 3-14 With the support of the maritime community, South Carolina Ports is quickly working ships and reducing its vessel queue by implementing…
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Historic Columbia announces July 2024 events
July 1, 2024
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for July 2024. See the full list of July events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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School District Five names new Adult Education Director
July 1, 2024
Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Dr. John McMillan as its new Director of Adult Education. McMillan will replace Paula Wright who is retiring. McMillan currently serves as…
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School District Five names Chief Financial Officer
July 1, 2024
Richland School District Five has named Heather Tucker its new Chief Financial Officer. Tucker was approved for the new post during a school board meeting on June 24. “I am…
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South Carolina First Steps celebrates 25 years of preparing children for success in school and life
June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of South Carolina First Steps. Since inception, First Steps has impacted over one million children during the most important stage…
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City’s misting stations to operate during summer heat
June 28, 2024
The City of Columbia will operate misting stations in several of the City’s parks to help guests stay cool during the summer months. Misting stations will operate Monday-Friday from 10…
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SCETV launches new interactive digital broadcast technology in Myrtle Beach-Florence
June 27, 2024
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is excited to announce the launch of NextGen TV, a new digital broadcast technology, in the Myrtle Beach-Florence market. Viewers can now experience enhanced versions of…
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Slate Realty announces grand opening in Sumter, South Carolina, July 1st
June 27, 2024
New residential real estate brokerage, servicing the Midlands with expertise in Sumter Slate Realty, a premier residential real estate firm located in Sumter, South Carolina, will open its doors on…
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ONE launches new service connecting Charleston, India
June 27, 2024
ONE launched its new West India North America (WIN) service at the Port of Charleston with the arrival of the ONE Modern on Wednesday at Wando Welch Terminal. A new…
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Richland Two names new Bethel-Hanberry Bookman Road Elementary School principals
June 27, 2024
Richland School District Two announces new leadership for two elementary schools starting July 1. Linard McCloud will lead Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School while Dawn Smith will take the helm at Bookman…
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Biden-Harris Administration partners with Rural Americans to develop clean energy to lower energy costs and create jobs as part of investing in America Agenda
June 27, 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 rural…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds three new members
June 27, 2024
Talented local leaders bring their skills to the museum The Columbia Museum of Art announces Leslie Archie, Elizabeth Nkuo Johnson, and Jesse A. Smith as the three new members elected…
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Trinity Partners sources prominent downtown development site for student housing in Columbia, SC
June 27, 2024
Trinity Partners announced the sale of a prominent downtown development site, consisting of three (3) parcels totaling ±3.84 acres at the corner of Huger and Blossom Streets. Roger Winn, SIOR,…
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South Carolina Water Utilities hires communications and government relations director
June 27, 2024
South Carolina Water Utilities Hires Communications and Government Relations Director South Carolina Water Utilities welcomes Clara Thomas as communications and government relations director. After a recent merger which greatly increased…
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Colliers brokers lease of 1,711-square-foot building for fast-growing landscape materials supplier
June 26, 2024
Grayson Greiner of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the lease of an approximately 1,711-square-foot building at 3119 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, South Carolina. Colliers represented the property tenant, Luckie’s…
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Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration is this weekend!
June 26, 2024
The 36th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray will take place on Saturday, June 29 3,000 fireworks will light up the skies above Lake Murray in a patriotic display…
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Fly Down Hill
June 26, 2024
By Tom Poland I reached deep into my sense of place and reckoned the road ought to come out near Anthony Shoals Road, and it did. My parents drove…
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David Moore joins First Reliance as Relationship Banker
June 26, 2024
First Reliance announced that David L. Moore has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, SVP, in the Columbia Market where he will be responsible for growing strategic relationships…
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Garvin Design Group celebrates 21 years
June 26, 2024
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 21st anniversary on June 26, 2024. Garvin Design Group has become a leader in design for higher education, historic…
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Cheerleading added to Columbia College Athletics
June 26, 2024
Building upon the recent growth and development of Koala Athletics, Director of Athletics Glen Crawford is thrilled to announce the addition of Cheerleading to the College’s robust and steadily growing…
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New Morning appoints Wilbur E. Johnson as new Board of Directors Chair
June 26, 2024
Charleston Attorney to Chair New Morning’s Board of Directors, Effective July 1 New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization working to expand access to affordable contraceptive and family planning services…
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Richland Two school board elects new officers
June 26, 2024
At the regularly scheduled meeting on June 25, 2024, the Richland Two Board of Trustees elected new board officers – Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary – as required by Board…
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Richland Library hosts Grammy-nominated artist Pierce Freelon
June 26, 2024
A Black Music Month Celebration for Families WHAT: Pierce Freelon: A Black Music Month Celebration for Families WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 29 WHERE: Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly St., 29201)…
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SC Women in Leadership announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
June 26, 2024
Board Taps Sara Ballard as Executive Director SC Women in Leadership (SC WIL) announced its 2024-2025 Board of Directors which includes 12 members with diverse professional backgrounds who share a…
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New partnership gives free kids books to local families to boost SC literacy
June 26, 2024
The Family Pages will gift a free bag of kids’ books to all Turning Pages’ adult learners who have kids at home In a powerful move to foster reading at…
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City of West Columbia Independence Day office closing, sanitation changes, and fireworks information
June 26, 2024
City Hall The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday, July 5,…
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Historic Columbia Executive Director Robin Waites awarded Order of the Palmetto
June 26, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has bestowed the prestigious Order of the Palmetto upon Robin Waites, Executive Director of Historic Columbia, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion…
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Finding the scotch tape
June 26, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Every once in a while there’s a semi-conversation that goes on in our household along the lines of what you’re going to read in the next…
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The City of Columbia Community Development receives the John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference
June 25, 2024
The City of Columbia Community Development was recognized and received the John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference in Cambridge, MA. This acknowledgment reflects the department’s exceptional efforts…
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Priority One Security announces new customer experience
June 25, 2024
New enhanced user website provides an experience for customers Regionally based Priority One Security is announcing the launch of its new website and a comprehensive rebranding of its services, signaling…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Richland, Oconee Counties
June 25, 2024
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, announced it is expanding operations in Richland and Oconee counties. The…
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Richland One Communications team wins three National PR awards
June 25, 2024
The Richland One Office of Communications received three awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for publications and digital media excellence. Award entries submitted by school public relations…
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Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
June 25, 2024
FILM LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024 | 2 PM & 7 PM | @KOGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Buy My Tickets Tix starting at $30 We will be…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Oconee, Richland counties
June 25, 2024
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The…
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Chamber Award nominations now open!
June 24, 2024
Nominations Due Wednesday, July 3 The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center is pleased to announce its annual 2024 Chamber Awards Recognition Program. These awards recognize the achievements of its shareholders and celebrate the…
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Gather & Grow – Northeast: June 2024
June 24, 2024
Join the Chamber and the newly formed Northeast Business Alliance for a collaborative meeting. As the Chamber works to expand our initiatives throughout the Midlands region, we’ve partnered with representatives…
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