Hobbs Group Advisors awarded on USA TODAY’s list of the Best Financial Advisory Firms 2024 list
May 28, 2024Hobbs Group Advisors has been awarded on USA TODAY’s list of the Best Financial Advisory Firms 2024. This prestigious award is presented by USA TODAY and Statista Inc., the world-leading…
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Award-winning ATD SC Chapter teams up with ATD Buffalo Niagara for groundbreaking webinar on technology and workplace education
May 28, 2024
The South Carolina Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD SC), recipient of numerous accolades for its commitment to excellence in talent development, announced a collaborative effort with the…
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South Carolina Virtual Charter School celebrates student and faculty achievements
May 28, 2024
The South Carolina Virtual Charter School honored the students and educators who have exemplified excellence in academics and leadership during the 2023-2024 academic year at the school’s board retreat on…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes LeAnn Calhoun of North Central Elementary as Educator of the Month
May 28, 2024
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Kershaw County School District’s LeAnn Calhoun of North Central Elementary School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the…
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The Circus Comes to the Laurens Library
May 27, 2024
This summer, the Laurens Library is transforming into a three-ring circus with its exciting theme—Ringling Readers! All events and programs for this year’s summer reading adventure will be hosted right…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio receives 12 Communicator Awards
May 23, 2024
The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts has announced the winners of the 30th Annual Communicator Awards, with South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) receiving 12 wins across several…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces 2024 Award Winners
May 23, 2024
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2024 award winners. Commissioner Leadership Award, Helen Rosemond-Saunders, Tri-County Technical College Honors an individual who…
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Friday Night Laser Lights returns to the State Museum this summer
May 23, 2024
Including new shows featuring music from Lady Gaga, Fleetwood Mac and more The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of its popular “Friday Night Laser Lights”…
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NP Strategy expands in Charleston
May 23, 2024
NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, continues to grow its presence in the Lowcountry with the hiring of Belle Fortson who will work…
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Richland School District Two announces new principals
May 23, 2024
The upcoming academic year will bring new leadership to several Richland Two schools. William R. Whitehurst will be the new principal of L.W. Conder Elementary School. At E.L. Wright Middle…
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New South Carolina ETV digital series “Curiosity Trek!” explores the history of South Carolinian people and events through artifacts left behind
May 23, 2024
South Carolina ETV’s (SCETV) newest digital series Curiosity Trek! tells the stories of historic people and events through the artifacts left behind. Hosted by Andrew Davis, Curiosity Trek! highlights objects of significant historical value…
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SCMA announces 2024 Woman of the Year
May 23, 2024
Lindsay Leonard, Senior Director for Government Operations at Boeing South Carolina, was today named the 2024 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year at the annual Palmetto Women’s…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners celebrates 20th anniversary
May 23, 2024Quackenbush Architects + Planners recognized its 20th anniversary Tuesday, May 14 with a celebration at Columbia Museum of Art. The event was attended by clients, design partners, and friends of…
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Building a house
May 23, 2024
By Jeff Becraft It takes time to build a house. It is a process. And each step is extremely important. You start out by preparing the land and preparing…
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Summer move out trash collection program
May 22, 2024
Building on last year’s success, 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…
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New Exhibition opening soon
May 22, 2024
From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has long been a muse in American art. Through objects from the colonial era to the present, (Un)Settled explores the rich, complicated, and…
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Vista Guild announces results and donations from annual Artista Vista
May 22, 2024
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced that $12,000 in donations will be made to local performing arts groups using proceeds from the recent Live on Lincoln event. The annual event,…
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Lexington Two’s adult education graduates celebrate milestone
May 22, 2024
About 150 students are graduating with GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington Two’s adult education program, and many of them walked in a graduation ceremony Tuesday night at the…
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Ms. Jean named South Carolina Hospitality Employee of the Year
May 22, 2024
Thelma Seibles, fondly known as “Ms. Jean,” continues to shine in the hospitality industry. Ms. Jean was awarded the South Carolina Association of Tourism Regions (SCATR) Hospitality Employee of the…
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South Carolina Department of Education, Dominion Energy host luncheon to celebrate student writing contest winners
May 22, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Dominion Energy recognized five students from across the state Tuesday for their outstanding submissions in the fourth annual Strong Men & Women…
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Nominations are open for Girl Scouts Women of Distinction!
May 22, 2024
Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Girl Scout Women of Distinction honorees! This prestigious recognition celebrates women…
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COMET receives multiple awards at Live United event
May 22, 2024
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) received two awards at the Live United Awards hosted by United Way of the Midlands at Central Energy recently. The COMET’s United…
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When the Border Boys Were Young
May 22, 2024
By Tom Poland Before the photos, Robert Clark had been photographing architecture for ten years. I had been writing scripts for documentaries. Much earlier, during a teaching stint, I…
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Governor Henry McMaster proclaims May 19-25, 2024 is South Carolina travel and tourism week
May 22, 2024
State Hospitality Employee of the Year also recognized To celebrate the positive impact South Carolina’s tourism industry has on the economy, workforce, and quality of life, Governor Henry McMaster today…
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Season for Reflection
May 22, 2024
By Reba Hull Campbell As a milestone anniversary of my high school graduation hits this year, old photographs I recently unearthed prompted some reflection over the many life lessons…
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Follow the North Star highlights search for freedom
May 22, 2024
Special exhibition explores the African American journey The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host the world premier of a special exhibition highlighting the African American search for freedom and self-determination.…
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Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. promotes Kyle Clampitt, Adam Hogan to Senior VP, VP
May 22, 2024
Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc., a Columbia, South Carolina-based civil and environmental engineering firm, has promoted Kyle M. Clampitt, P.E. to Senior Vice President and Adam R. Hogan, P.E. to Vice…
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Wallace Lightsey ranked as the number-one attorney in South Carolina for the third year in a row by Super Lawyers
May 21, 2024
Super Lawyers, a publication recognizing outstanding lawyers, has ranked Wallace Lightsey as the number-one attorney in South Carolina for the third year in a row. Lightsey is recognized in the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Della Watkins, Columbia Museum of Art
May 21, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Historic Columbia announces 2024 Preservation Award Winners
May 21, 2024
Awards honor individuals and projects for design and preservation accomplishments Historic Columbia (HC) announced the recipients of its 2024 Preservation Awards. Each year, HC celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing local projects and leaders that have maintained…
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$418,700 awarded to 16 Midlands nonprofits for community improvement projects
May 21, 2024
Central Carolina Community Foundation awarded $418,700 to 16 organizations this year through its Connected Communities Grant. The 16 nonprofits will launch projects to improve the quality of life in the…
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South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance supports National Safe Boating week
May 20, 2024
As National Safe Boating Week (May 18-24) commences, the South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) joins the National Safe Boating Council and organizations across the country in promoting crucial…
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Airport High School teacher named Youth Financial Educator of the Year
May 20, 2024
Airport High School’s Tammi Campbell has been named the Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Youth Financial Educator of the Year. Campbell, who chairs Airport’s Career and Technology Education (CATE) Department…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands honors fifteen gold award Girl Scouts
May 20, 2024
Through the Gold Award, girls not only provide solutions that last to some of society’s biggest problems—like cleaner oceans, equity in girls’ education, and greater access to science and technology…
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“2024 South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts” to broadcast and stream on South Carolina ETV
May 20, 2024
Through its continued partnership with the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC), South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will premiere the 2024 South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts on Sunday, May 19 at 7…
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Aiken welcomed to the ranks of S.C. Arts Commission-designated cultural districts
May 20, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that the southern Midlands city of Aiken is home to the 12th South Carolina Cultural District designated by its board of commissioners, the…
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Calhoun named Lexington One’s Executive Director of High Schools and Postsecondary Pathways
May 20, 2024
At their May 14 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Casey B. Calhoun as the district’s new Executive Director of High Schools and Postsecondary…
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SCDOT requests public comment on the 2021-2027 statewide Improvement Program to include the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program
May 20, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the action to amend the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program. SCDOT will receive public comment for a 21-day period from May…
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A.C. Flora Varsity boys golf team wins State Championship
May 20, 2024
A.C. Flora High School’s boys varsity golf team won the Class AAAA state championship May 14 at the Rose Hill Golf Club in Bluffton. The team had a score of…
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Geddings H. Crawford, Jr. joins Vision Wealth Advisors | Raymond James
May 20, 2024
Vision Wealth Advisors, LLC welcomed Geddings H. Crawford, Jr., Senior Vice President, as a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, LLC. Geddings, a third-generation financial advisor, takes pride in…
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O’Brien joins Callison Tighe as an associate
May 20, 2024
Forest O’Brien has joined Callison Tighe as an associate. With a background in accounting, he will focus his practice on corporate and business law, estate planning and probate matters, tax…
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Brown joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as an attorney
May 20, 2024
A Palmetto State native and graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, Meredith Cooper Brown is the newest attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Her practice will…
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Relic Room to be closed to general admission for four months
May 20, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will be closed to general admission for four months, starting June 3. It will still be available to…
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Relic Room to be open on Memorial Day, with admission free for veterans
May 20, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum normally closes every Monday, but will be open on Memorial Day. And on that day, admission will be…
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Gaffney Lewis LLC becomes Lewis Blain Roberts & Boyd LLC
May 20, 2024
Lewis Blain Roberts & Boyd, LLC announced important changes and updates within the firm. Following the departure of one of the founding attorneys, Amy L. Gaffney, in August 2023, there…
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It’s Your Business: Can you succeed as an entrepreneur?
May 20, 2024
By Jerry Bellune It’s been my privilege to teach startup entrepreneurs and advise venture capitalists about investments to avoid.. It taught me more about entrepreneurship than I could learn any…
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Columbia Museum of Art offers free summer admission to South Carolinians
May 17, 2024
Supported by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program The Columbia Museum of Art has been selected to participate in Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program, a transformative, three-year…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces Isabella Walker as the 2024 Midlands Student Visionaries of the Year winner
May 17, 2024
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)’s Student Visionaries of the Year philanthropic competition brings together thousands of high school students across the country from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are…
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SC Ports’ inland ports benefit cargo owners’ supply chains
May 16, 2024
Retailers, manufacturers and agricultural producers are benefiting from South Carolina Ports’ inland port network. Inland Port Dillon and Inland Port Greer provide daily dedicated rail service to and from the…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society names Kimberly Reen as its 2024 Midlands Visionary of the Year
May 16, 2024
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced Kimberly Reen as the 2024 Midlands Visionary of the Year winner, she spearheaded an incredible 10-week campaign leading her team Hope Shines Bright…
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