Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Midlands Legal Elite
August 12, 2026
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…
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Dr. Alex Gaudin, named Best & Brightest 35 & Under
August 12, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced that Dr. Alexandra Gaudin, MD, FAAP, has been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2026 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. This annual honor…
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Routine eye exam leads to life-saving cancer diagnosis for West Columbia Doctor of Optometry
August 12, 2026
What began as a routine eye examination for a Midlands man ultimately led to a life-saving cancer diagnosis after a South Carolina optometrist identified a small abnormality in the back…
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Miss South Carolina’s Teen launches national youth volunteer initiative
August 12, 2026
Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2026 Logan Wells is celebrating the launch of The Serve Spot by Fresh Friends, a national online database designed to connect students with volunteer opportunities, as…
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Annual inflation rate eases to 3.4% in July
August 12, 2026
The nation’s annual inflation rate eased slightly in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% over the past 12 months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price…
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Rick Todd joins Callison Tighe as of counsel
August 11, 2026
Callison Tighe welcomed Roderick M. “Rick” Todd to the firm and to announce the opening of its new Camden office. Offering clients decades of legal experience, Mr. Todd practices in…
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CMA exhibition celebrates deep connection between craft and body
August 11, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art presents featured exhibition Body Matters, on view August 22, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Organized by the CMA, this exclusive exhibition explores the reciprocal relationship…
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Mission Lexington celebrates 45 years of the Mission Store
August 11, 2026
Mission Lexington is celebrating a milestone 45 years in the making. On Monday, August 17, the nonprofit will commemorate the 45th Anniversary of the Mission Store, a ministry that has…
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The Nickelodeon Theater joins the 2026-27 Southern Circuit Tour
August 11, 2026
The Nickelodeon Theatre is one of 12 screening partners across the South participating in this year’s Southern Circuit Tour, the longest-running independent film circuit in the region. Presented by South…
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Meta launches $1 billion community investment fund as investments grow in South Carolina
August 11, 2026
Meta is expanding its commitment to the communities where it operates with the launch of a new $1 billion fund aimed at supporting schools, first responders, infrastructure and other locally…
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Newberry College launches student mural competition for fitness center
August 11, 2026
Newberry College is inviting elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Newberry County to showcase their creativity through the Strength in Community Mural Competition, a community initiative that will transform…
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Blink Book Review: “This Dog Will Change Your Life” by Elias Weiss Friedman
August 11, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Dog people know exactly how this happens. You pick up a book thinking it will be about dogs, and halfway through you’re smiling (or maybe crying)…
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Carl Blackstone to step down as Columbia Chamber president and CEO
August 11, 2026
Carl Blackstone, who has led the Columbia Chamber for more than 12 years, announced he will step down as president and CEO to pursue a new professional opportunity. Blackstone has…
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Sam Clawson named Chairman of the Board for Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired SC
August 10, 2026
As the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) celebrates its 90th year of service, the organization announced that Samuel (Sam) R. Clawson, Jr. has been named…
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Emily Tarney receives Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation
August 10, 2026
Morgan Stanley announced that Emily Tarney, a Financial Advisor for The McFadden Group at Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management office in Columbia, recently earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation. The…
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One Columbia opens search for next City Poet Laureate
August 10, 2026
Current City Poet Laureate Will Not Renew Term Jennifer Bartell Boykin has served as the second Poet Laureate of the City of Columbia since 2023. Her four year term ends…
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Dinosaurs Around the World
August 10, 2026Embark on a globetrotting expedition to the Age of Reptiles as a fan-favorite traveling exhibit returns to the Botanical Garden! Riverbanks Zoo and Garden presents Dinosaurs Around the World: The…
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Challenging some assumptions about rifles & muskets during the Revolution
August 10, 2026There’s an old joke about the American Revolution. It says the Patriots must have won a coin toss at the start, and elected to shoot from behind rocks and trees…
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Richland County Sheriff again recognized at Fort Jackson
August 10, 2026
Leon Lott receives permanent name-recognition within the ongoing development of Centennial Park By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, a South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame…
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Colonial Life Charity Classic announces 2027 tournament dates
August 9, 2026
Korn Ferry Tour event returns to Columbia May 20-23, 2027 Following a successful inaugural year, the Colonial Life Charity Classic is set to return to Woodcreek Golf Club May 20-23,…
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5 Points Social to celebrate grand opening in Columbia
August 9, 2026
5 Points Social, a new sports bar and entertainment venue in Columbia’s Five Points district, will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 13. Located at 632…
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Educators and community volunteer honored during America 250! Tea Party
August 9, 2026
Guests from across South Carolina gathered August 1 for an America 250! Tea Party to commemorate two significant anniversaries. The first marked the 250th anniversary of the death of Revolutionary…
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Colliers announces new hire James Wilson to the accounting division
August 8, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the addition of James Wilson to the accounting team as a Property Accountant Supervisor, supporting the company’s four South Carolina offices. Wilson will oversee all…
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South Carolina’s Tax-Free Weekend: How Families Can Maximize Discounts & Deals for Back-to-School Shopping
August 8, 2026
By Christine Williams President, Bank of America Myrtle Beach For many families, back-to-school shopping comes at a moment when budgets are already stretched. Fortunately, a few upcoming savings opportunities can…
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South Carolina Department of Education headquarters earns 2026 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame Best of Category Award
August 7, 2026Pyramid Contracting announced that the South Carolina Department of Education Headquarters has been recognized as a 2026 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame Best of Category Winner in the Conventional Category.…
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Ameris Bank strengthens South Carolina leadership with market presidents in Midlands, Charleston and Greenville
August 6, 2026
Ameris Bank is strengthening its leadership in South Carolina with the appointment of market presidents in the Midlands, Charleston and Greenville, three important growth areas across the state. Marvin Robinson…
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Coastal Crust opens new restaurant in Columbia’s BullStreet District
August 6, 2026
South Carolina-based Coastal Crust officially opened its newest restaurant Tuesday in Columbia’s BullStreet District following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city leaders and project developers. The family-owned restaurant, located at…
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South Carolina Office of Resilience and Google expand collaboration
August 6, 2026
Expanded partnership supports weatherization and hazard resilience initiatives for resource-constrained households in storm-prone areas The South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) and Google announced an expanded collaboration with Habitat for…
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Solid Structures completes Lexington County Coroner’s office relocation at Red Bank Crossing
August 5, 2026
Solid Structures has completed construction on the Lexington County Coroner’s Office relocation to Red Bank Crossing, a major public facility project designed to better support the growing needs of Lexington…
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Hoover Family makes significant investment in Mission Lexington’s mission on the Move Building Campaign
August 5, 2026
A Combined Century of Community Service Unites to Shape the Future of Lexington County Mission Lexington announced a significant contribution from the Hoover family toward the Mission on the Move…
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Feed & Seed Co. Is growing more than food
August 5, 2026
When local food disappears from school cafeterias, it is not just farmers who feel the impact. Students lose access to fresh, nutritious meals, schools have fewer local options, and communities…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Best Investment Firm in the Upstate for fourth consecutive year
August 5, 2026
Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Best Investment Firm in the Upstate for the fourth consecutive year in The Greenville News’ Best of the Upstate Official Community’s Choice awards.…
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Urban Land Institute of South Carolina expands its team, welcoming Sarah Lewis as Project Assistant
August 5, 2026
Urban Land Institute of South Carolina (ULI SC) welcomed Sarah Lewis as their new Project Assistant. Sarah will join the organization in August and will be responsible for expanding ULI…
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NAI Columbia hires Drew Herndon as new Help Desk Coordinator
August 5, 2026
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Drew Herndon as its new Help Desk Coordinator. A Midlands native, Drew has already become a valued member of the firm’s property management team,…
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Three from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in 2026 “Legal Elite of the Midlands”
August 5, 2026
Three attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, including a firm co-founder, are included in the just-released edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” The attorneys and their practice areas: Kathleen…
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Seven Moore Bradley Myers Partners named 2026 Legal Elite
August 5, 2026
Seven from Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) have been named to the 2026 Legal Elite by Columbia Business Monthly. “We have a lot of talent at Moore Bradley Myers, and I’m…
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Twenty-one Turner Padget attorneys across South Carolina recognized in 2026 Legal Elite
August 5, 2026
Turner Padget announced that 21 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Legal Elite, an annual distinction honoring South Carolina attorneys who are nominated by their peers for excellence in…
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USC donors power a record-shattering year of giving
August 5, 2026
The University of South Carolina system raised a record $357.6 million in private support during fiscal year 2026 — the most in its history, shattering the previous fundraising record of…
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Calhoun County Council Vice Chairman Thornton selected to serve as SCAC President
August 5, 2026
Calhoun County Council Vice Chairman Cecil M. Thornton, Jr. was elected president of the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) for 2026-27 during the Association’s Annual Conference held July 27-30.…
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Memory—The Good, Bad, Ugly & Sad
August 5, 2026
By Tom Poland “You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget.” Cormac McCarthy’s words. Lord knows I’d like to forget some things, namely…
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Richland County earns coveted credit ratings from Moody’s, S&P Global
August 5, 2026
Recognition highlights strong financial management, fiscal responsibility Richland County was recently awarded the highest possible credit ratings from two of the nation’s premier credit rating bureaus. This prestigious recognition reflects…
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New USC program will expand access to mental healthcare for autistic youth in South Carolina
August 5, 2026
A new program at the University of South Carolina will help autistic youth throughout the state receive better mental health support thanks to a grant received from The Duke Endowment.…
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Five SMITH | ROBINSON attorneys recognized in the 2026 “Midlands Legal Elite”
August 5, 2026
SMITH | ROBINSON announced that five attorneys have been selected to the 2026 listing of the “Midlands Legal Elite” by Columbia Business Monthly. The attorneys and the practice area(s) they…
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The Hidden Tax of Inconsistent Communication: Why great organizations get overlooked
August 5, 2026
By Chelsea Bennett, Founder and CEO of Ivey Palmer PR Great organizations rarely fail because of a flawed product, a weak mission, or incompetent leadership. They fail because they suffer…
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Blink Book Review: “Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences” by Anne Lamott and Neal Allen
August 5, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve never met an Anne Lamott book I didn’t love. Most I’ve read multiple times. Anne’s writing is saucy, insightful, sometimes a little edgy, and…
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Palmetto Citizens officially opens first Georgia branches
August 3, 2026
Four East Georgia Branches Officially Transition to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union After Successful Acquisition Aug. 3 marks the first official day of service as four former Southern Bank locations…
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Medal of Honor recipient Capers inducted into Hall of Fame
August 3, 2026
Legendary Marine officer enshrined in the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame By Christopher David Carter Major James Charles Capers Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), a June 2026 recipient of…
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Twelve Robinson Gray attorneys named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2026 Legal Elite
August 3, 2026
Twelve Robinson Gray attorneys have been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s annual “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list. Selected through voting by local practicing attorneys, “Legal Elite” recognizes Midlands lawyers…
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Two at Bluestein Attorneys named to South Carolina’s 2026 Legal Elite
August 3, 2026
Bluestein Attorneys is pleased to announce that two of its partners, Clarke Newton and Allison Sullivan, have been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s “Legal Elite” list for 2026. Published annually…
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Harry Dixon and Alex Weatherly named to South Carolina’s 2026 Legal Elite
August 3, 2026
Callison Tighe attorneys Harry Dixon and Alex Weatherly are being recognized in the 2026 edition of “Legal Elite.” Mr. Dixon is recognized for his work in Civil Litigation. He represents…
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