Beating the odds
September 18, 2024
By Jeff Becraft There have been several emails I’ve sent out about my Dad and here comes another one. As I have said, my Dad is 98 now and…
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Green honored in list of Columbia’s “Best and Brightest”
September 18, 2024
Brendan Green, a partner at Richardson Thomas, is being honored in Columbia Business Monthly’s 2024 “Best & Brightest 35 and Under” special edition. He’s listed among 38 Columbia professionals working…
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Voterheads Update
September 18, 2024
For the past year, you may have been receiving the Local Council Meetings newsletter every Monday morning. This has been a collaboration between MidlandsBiz and Voterheads and delivered information about…
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MUSC Health to invest $30 million in expanding Emergency Department services at its Columbia Medical Center Downtown location
September 18, 2024
MUSC Health, the leading health care provider in South Carolina, has announced plans to invest $30 million in expanding Emergency Department services at the MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown…
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Gov. McMaster receives Fatherhood Award from statewide Dad initiative
September 18, 2024
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (SCCFF) met with Governor Henry McMaster to present to him the “Champion for Fatherhood Service Award” and to induct him into “Team…
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Magnus Development Partners completes second Class A industrial building in Camp Hall
September 18, 2024Magnus Development Partners, a leading real estate developer based in Columbia, S.C., announced today the successful completion of Vantage Point 2, a state-of-the-art, 152,880-square-foot Class A, speculative industrial building located…
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The Power of our collective Heritage and the Super Bowl of Steeplechase
September 18, 2024
The Colonial Cup returns to Camden, S.C., Sunday, November 17, 2024 By Tom Mullikin On Sunday, November 17, the “Super Bowl” of Steeplechase will return to the internationally renowned Springdale…
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Cisco invests fourth tranche of scholarships at Denmark Tech to expand cybersecurity talent pipeline
September 17, 2024
Cisco recently announced a significant investment of $625,000 to support Fusion Cyber’s RMF Cybersecurity certificate program through Denmark Technical College in Denmark, South Carolina. This generous contribution will expand the…
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Columbia Chamber honors Keller Kissam at Chamber’s 121st Annual Gala
September 17, 2024
Keller Kissam, Dominion Energy South Carolina President, named Columbia Chamber’s 2024 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor Keller Kissam at the Chamber’s 121st Annual Gala, Thursday, October 3, 2024.…
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USC Theatre opens new season with centuries-old tale of civil disobedience Antigone
September 17, 2024
The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will open its 2024-2025 season with a production of the timeless classic Antigone, October 4-12 at historic Longstreet Theatre. Show times are…
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Major exhibition of French modern art opens October 5
September 17, 2024
Monet, Matisse, and much more courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum The Columbia Museum of Art announced French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950, a major exhibition on view Saturday,…
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Celebrate Black History and Culture on September 21 at Jubilee Festival
September 17, 2024
Historic Columbia invites the community to experience the rich heritage and vibrant culture at the 46th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture. The event will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024,…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Drew Butler to the interior design team
September 17, 2024
Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group recently welcomed Drew Butler to the firm’s interior design team. Originally from Seattle Washington, Drew graduated cum laude from the Savannah…
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A Conversation with Kristin Cobb, Executive Director at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
September 17, 2024
The 2024-2025 season has begun Kristin Cobb, the Executive Director at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, talks about the 2024-2025 season. The season officially kicked off on September 6…
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SC Arts Commission grants support artists’ entrepreneurism
September 17, 2024
Applications for next round opened today The arts-based business initiatives of three South Carolina artists (#SCartists) are receiving support from a South Carolina Arts Commission grant and program designed to…
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Marketing Minute Video: Why Social Media Listening Is Crucial for Your Brand in the Digital Age
September 16, 2024
Annie Howie, NP Strategy Stay ahead in the digital age with Social Media Listening. Monitoring online conversations in real-time can help you understand what’s being said about your brand,…
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Community Medical Clinic gets lifesaving equipment donation
September 16, 2024
American Heart Association and Molina Healthcare of South Carolina donate AED on September 16 In an effort to educate and inspire a Nation of Lifesavers, the American Heart Association and Molina Healthcare of South…
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Colliers Columbia Multifamily Report: New deliveries drive higher rents, lower occupancy
September 16, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights 719 new units delivered in the second quarter, combining with 1,246 units delivered in Q1 to lower…
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Richland County’s Master-in-Equity Court moving Sept. 30
September 16, 2024
Richland County’s Master-in-Equity Court is relocating soon, moving from the downtown Judicial Center to the Richland County Central Court facilities just north of Columbia. Beginning Monday, Sept. 30, the court’s…
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North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative announces grand finale of 2024 “Be Safe Block Party” Summer Series
September 16, 2024
The North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) has announced the grand finale of the fifth annual “Be Safe Block Party” Summer Series, themed “Peace Champs,” on Friday, September 20, 2024,…
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Amy Reeves appointed as new Executive Director at Mission Lexington
September 16, 2024
Mission Lexington announced the promotion of Amy Reeves as its new Executive Director. She has served as the Director of Community Outreach for the past year and a half and…
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People, Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan to open 40th season at Trustus Theatre
September 13, 2024
Trustus Theatre celebrates Recovery Month in September with the production of People, Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan. Directed by Artistic Director Dewey Scott-Wiley and starring Christine Hellman as Emma,…
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USC athletics director Ray Tanner set to assume new role
September 13, 2024
Ray Tanner, who oversaw six national championships and record fundraising and revenue in three decades as athletics director and head baseball coach, will soon move into a new role at…
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Celebrating 2 years of Fidelis 100 Index and Inspire Fidelis ETF
September 13, 2024
The Fidelis 100 Index manager, Wallick Institutional, celebrates the 2-year mark for the Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF (NYSE: FDLS). Licensed by Inspire Investing with a replication mandate for their FDLS…
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Richland County shares important facts on 2024 Transportation Penny Referendum with residents of Elmwood, Forest Acres
September 12, 2024
Request a speaker at RichlandPenny.com Earlier this week, both the Historic Elmwood Park Neighborhood Association and Forest Acres Town Council hosted meetings featuring a special presentation on the 2024 Richland…
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Chloe Thompson promoted to CAMS Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Manager
September 12, 2024
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), the premier community management company throughout the Carolinas, is thrilled to announce Chloe Thompson, aPHR, has been promoted to Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Manager. Thompson…
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CPI for all items rises 0.2% in August; shelter up
September 12, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.…
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Asset Technology Group, Inc. expanding and relocating headquarters to Florence County
September 12, 2024
$6.2 million investment will create 77 new jobs Asset Technology Group (ATG), an information technology (IT) services provider, announced it is expanding and relocating its headquarters to Florence County. The…
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Turner Padget shareholder selected for elite statewide diversity program
September 12, 2024
Turner Padget announced that shareholder Nickisha M. Woodward has been selected to participate in the Riley Institute’s intensive five-month Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) program. Woodward joins 41 other leaders from…
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Apogee Equity Partners announces sale of Rainbow Restoration of Greenville
September 12, 2024
Apogee Equity Partners, a leading Mergers and Acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, announced the successful sale of Rainbow Restoration of Greenville, SC (Rainbow) to Azalea Capital, a Greenville-based…
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RCSD lieutenant, other first responders, receive servant leader awards on 9/11 anniversary
September 12, 2024
Five recipients from five agencies honored by Columbia-area church for fourth consecutive year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Lieutenant Frieda Brown and four fellow first…
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SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces inaugural cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups
September 12, 2024
Seven emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Taiwan to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts including Charles River Labs, Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Maynard Nexsen,…
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The freedom of forgiveness
September 12, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Just yesterday, I was reviewing a document and I discovered that there was a major error in it. The problem is, it had already been sent…
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A Helping Hand
September 12, 2024
By Tom Poland Hampton Wildlife Fund Awards 2024-2025 Scholarships When I read about the recent Hampton Fund scholarships, the words of conservationist and writer Aldo Leopold and a thought came…
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Sarah Frierson named to 2024 ‘Best & Brightest 35 and Under’ list by Columbia Business Monthly
September 11, 2024
Columbia Business Monthly has named Sarah Frierson, an attorney with Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, to its 2024 roster of the Best and Brightest community leaders under 35. The…
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SCETV and USC Press celebrates jazz legend Marian McPartland with book launch event at Koger Center for the Arts
September 11, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), in partnership with the University of South Carolina Press, announced a special event celebrating the launch of Shall We Play That One Together: The Life…
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Civil Rights champion named to the board of the S.C. Civil Rights Museum
September 11, 2024
Dr. Thomas S. Mullikin was elected to the historic board in August By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, an attorney, university professor, and renowned global expedition leader has…
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Veterans Bridge Home receives $50,000 grant from Carolina Center for Medical Excellence Foundation
September 11, 2024
Funding to be used to build a cohesive network of support services for veterans in South Carolina Veterans Bridge Home (VBH), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to connecting, leading and advocating…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, William Jeter, elected as President for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity Board
September 11, 2024
Abacus Planning Group announces the election of William Jeter CFA, CAIA, CFP® to President of the Board for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity. William was elected to the…
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Richland County responds to recent news reports
September 11, 2024
Richland County Council and the County Attorney’s Office would like to clarify a few statements made in recent news coverage by television station WIS. Regarding the Attorney’s hiring of outside…
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USC CIC to host IBM watsonx Workshop and Competition
September 11, 2024
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications (CIC) invites college and university students from across South Carolina to participate in the IBM watsonx Workshop and Competition on…
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With tourism on the rise, ECSC celebrates Convention Center’s 20th anniversary
September 11, 2024
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), the Destination Marketing Organization for the Columbia region, announced new tourism statistics that show tourism to the region has increased to 16.4 million visitors in 2023,…
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TD SYNNEX to appoint Reyna Thompson President, North America
September 11, 2024TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, announced that Reyna Thompson will be appointed President of North America on December 1, following…
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Furman’s Riley Institute names Bryan Boroughs as executive director
September 10, 2024
Boroughs to assume leadership Oct. 1 The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed Bryan Boroughs ’02 its executive director. Boroughs will assume leadership on Oct. 1, taking the reins from…
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Come to Richland Library to hear about Wade Hampton’s Great Beefsteak Raid
September 10, 2024
Confederate soldiers were always short of supplies, but in September 1864 things were worse than ever. Besieged in Petersburg, Va., the Army of Northern Virginia was facing starvation. Robert E.…
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ADCO announces new Marketing Communications Coordinator
September 10, 2024
ADCO, a full-service marketing agency based in Columbia, welcomed Lawson Murrell as its new Marketing Communications Coordinator. In this role, Lawson will spearhead the development and execution of integrated marketing…
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Attorney John McCants joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender
September 10, 2024
John McCants, a civil litigation attorney who has practiced since 1988, has joined Baker, Ravenel and Bender, as a partner. His full range of practice includes construction litigation, insurance coverage,…
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Alvin S. Glenn Sergeant receives top academic accolade from SCCJA, among 3 to graduate from Basic Detention Training
September 9, 2024
Richland County is boasting the noteworthy achievements of three Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center officers, each of whom graduated Thursday from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Detention (BD) training…
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Richland One partners with University of South Carolina for SC-DREAM for future elementary school teachers
September 9, 2024
If you have a bachelor’s degree and you want to be an elementary school teacher in South Carolina but you lack teaching experience or certification, there’s a new opportunity available…
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District Five Foundation announces two new board members
September 9, 2024
The District 5 Foundation announced that Michelle Fabrizio and Lollie Haselden have joined the Board of Directors. Both Michelle and Lollie bring with them a deep commitment to the community…
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