Seema Shrivastava-Patel receives Order of the Palmetto
September 9, 2024
First woman of color to serve as DHEC Board Chair native honored as a trailblazer Columbia native and former Chair of the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC),…
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Jesse Peters joins Colliers in Columbia as a Marketing Coordinator
September 9, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Jesse Peters has joined its Columbia office as a Marketing Coordinator. Peters will play a key role in supporting property marketing and business development…
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Georgia’s Campbell wins by ounces at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament at Lake Murray
September 9, 2024
Boater Tyler Campbell of Martin, Georgia, caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 42 pounds, 13 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine Super…
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SCETV series Reconnecting Roots returns for season 4 with eight new episodes
September 9, 2024
Continuing its journey into American history, the half-hour series Reconnecting Roots has returned for season 4. The show features eight new episodes. Hosted by Gabe McCauley, the weekly series continues reconnecting Americans…
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Columbia Executive Lisa Cole appointed to Global Board of Internset
September 9, 2024
Lisa Cole is the Executive Director of Turning Pages SC, a 56-year old literacy council serving central SC Turning Pages SC, a leader in adult literacy and alternative education, announces…
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Rock Hill charter school uses $26.3 million in JEDA Bonds for educational facilities
September 9, 2024
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has facilitated $26,270,000 in Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds for Riverwalk Academy, a public charter school in Rock Hill. The new financing will refund…
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Sixty-three bankers graduate after three-year intensive program
September 9, 2024
The South Carolina Bankers School (SCBS), hosted by the South Carolina Bankers Association, would like to recognize the graduates of the Class of 2024, who received their diplomas in a…
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Palmetto Peanut Boil – Saturday, Sept 28
September 9, 2024
Come join an afternoon of family fun at the upcoming Palmetto Peanut Boil, now in its 17th year. The event will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 12-6PM on…
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Greater Columbia Chamber Breakfast Briefing – Sept 11
September 9, 2024
The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly Breakfast Briefing focused on “Strategic Collaboration for Building Future Regional Growth and Success.” Come hear from Columbia Economic Development Director Ryan Coleman and Central SC…
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SC Decoded on Sept 10-11, 2024
September 9, 2024
Next week the SC Council on Competitiveness is hosting their annual SC Decoded Conference on September 10th and 11th in North Augusta, SC. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza North…
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Carter Lumber opens in the City of Columbia
September 9, 2024
On Tuesday, September 3rd, Carter Lumber announced the opening of a new full-service lumberyard in Columbia, SC, the firm’s fifth location in South Carolina. The company said their 1325 Veterans Road location is…
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Congratulations to Krumware for making the Inc. 5000 List of “Fastest Growing Private Companies”
September 9, 2024
Congratulations to Krumware and CEO/Founder Colin Griffin for their recognition by the Inc. 5000 as one of the 2024 “Fastest Growing Private Companies.” Krumware specializes in cloud-native software and platform engineering and…
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The City of Columbia announces Riverfront Gateway Improvements
September 9, 2024
On Tuesday, August 20th the City of Columbia announced Phase One of the Williams Street extension project, which will greatly expand access to our riverfront and improve our riverfront gateways.…
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Think Up Consulting named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
September 9, 2024
Think Up Consulting (Think Up) has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation announces new board members and officers
September 9, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation has elected seven new members to its board of directors and officers for 2024-25. The following board members were elected:…
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Flyover State Phenom
September 6, 2024Former Iowa Hawkeye Caitlin Clark is infusing a never-before-witnessed level of energy into women’s sports, and we Gamecocks are loving it. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. THOUGHTS ABOUT CAITLIN CLARK:…
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District 5 Foundation names 2 new Board Members
September 6, 2024
The District 5 Foundation is excited to announce that Michelle Fabrizio and Lollie Haselden have joined the Board of Directors. Both Michelle and Lollie bring with them a deep commitment…
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Anything Goes sets sail at Town Theatre
September 6, 2024
Prepare to embark on a high-seas adventure as Town Theatre proudly presents the timeless classic, Anything Goes. This vibrant, toe-tapping musical promises a voyage filled with laughter, romance and Cole…
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South Carolina Water Utilities hosts statewide school supply drive
September 6, 2024
Local Utilities Supply More Than 125 Students with Backpacks and Supplies South Carolina Water Utilities, Inc. (SCWU) and its member companies, Blue Granite Water, Palmetto Utilities, and Kiawah Island Utilities,…
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Furman partners with AmeriCorps, extends tuition match to master’s students
September 6, 2024
Furman University has been named a School of National Service by AmeriCorps, a federal agency tasked with elevating service and volunteerism to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. Furman earned…
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NHE earned fourth-straight Best Places to Work Honors
September 6, 2024
With judges citing an exemplary employee satisfaction rate and company culture, NHE, Inc. took home its fourth consecutive Best Places to Work in South Carolina Award this week. This award…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin honored with Best Public Official award
September 6, 2024
On Tuesday, September 3 at the City of Cayce Council meeting, Cayce Mayor Elise Partin was recognized as the Best Public Official in Lexington, SC. Partin is the longest serving…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio nominated for 17 Public Media Awards
September 5, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the network’s nomination for 17 nominations across 14 different categories for the Public Media Awards presented by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA).…
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Wake Up Call Aboard The Pamela Sue
September 5, 2024
By Tom Poland Shrimping Down McClellanville Way I got up at 4:30 a.m. to go to two Carolina bays in the Francis Marion National Forest. Hours later I left pitcher…
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Collins & Lacy, P. C. welcomes Attorney Ty Zeigler
September 5, 2024
Collins & Lacy announced that Attorney Ty Zeigler has joined our growing team of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, P.C. A graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Joseph F.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Robert Gardiner, SC Jazz Foundation
September 5, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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CIU celebrating record-breaking enrollment and largest incoming class
September 5, 2024
A record-breaking number of students are enrolled at Columbia International University (CIU) this fall, with over 2,900 students pursuing traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online degrees. That includes this year’s incoming…
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Steel Hands Vista Distilling and Brewing opening soon!
September 5, 2024
Steel Hands Brewing announced a new concept opening very soon in the heart of the Vista Entertainment District. Steel Hands Vista Distilling and Brewing will be located at 705 Gervais…
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Margin
September 5, 2024
By Jeff Becraft If you look at a piece of notebook paper, you’ll see on most pieces the blue lines, which is where we’re supposed to write, and then…
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Nominations open for SC Governor’s Awards for the Arts
September 5, 2024
Nominations are now open to honor persons or organizations in South Carolina who exhibit the highest levels of achievement, influence, or support of arts with the South Carolina Governor’s Awards…
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Lowcountry Kettle debuts new collegiate branded chips with University of South Carolina and Clemson University
September 4, 2024
Lowcountry Kettle, celebrated as the Official Chip of South Carolina, is proud to announce the launch of two collegiate-branded bags honoring the University of South Carolina (USC) and Clemson University.…
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Community Development Committee highlights
September 4, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Community Development Committee met on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 to discuss several items involving programs and activities that directly affect our communities in the City of…
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Growing again: Seed Sanctuary launching in time for cooler weather
September 4, 2024
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) has opened its Seed Sanctuary in time for the fall season. This means County residents can again obtain up to four free…
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Disability Rights South Carolina receives $30,000 grant from the SC Bar Foundation to increase services
September 4, 2024
Disability Rights South Carolina, the nonprofit, federally mandated, and state designated Protection and Advocacy System serving people with disabilities, has received a $30,000 grant from the South Carolina Bar Foundation.…
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Richland Two School Board unanimously votes to extend superintendent’s contract
September 4, 2024
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees conducted the annual superintendent’s performance evaluation for Dr. Kim D. Moore during regularly scheduled board meetings on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and…
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Lexington Two Middle School Teacher one of 10 in nation awarded Javits-Frasier Scholarship
September 4, 2024
A Lexington Two middle school teacher is one of just 10 educators nationwide to be selected as a recipient of the Javits-Frasier Scholarship, presented by the National Association for Gifted…
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Columbia College & Newberry College partner to co-host South Carolina Teaching Fellows program
September 4, 2024
Columbia College and Newberry College have been selected as co-hosts for the South Carolina Teaching Fellows program, with the first cohort opening in fall 2025. The fellowship, administered by the…
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City Council highlights | September 3, 2024
September 4, 2024
To begin the City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann and City Council approved the honorary naming of the intersection of the 1200 block of Blanding Street and the 1600…
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Home Works of America announces executive leadership transition
September 4, 2024
The board of directors for Home Works of America, South Carolina’s largest nonprofit focused on charitable home repair, has announced a transition of executive leadership, effective Sept. 16. Madelyn Smith,…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
September 4, 2024
NovaVia Spine and Biologics, Tax Titans, and Terratory were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Dealerverse, Notey, and Querri received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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Twenty-one Richland One students honored with College Board’s National Recognition Program award
September 4, 2024
Twenty-one Richland One high school students have been honored with the College Board’s National Recognition Program award, which recognizes high-performing students in underrepresented communities. To be eligible for the award,…
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Pope Flynn public finance attorney Lawrence Flynn appointed to Memory Hold the Door committee of South Carolina Bar
September 4, 2024
Lawrence Flynn, a public finance attorney and member of the management team with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has been appointed to…
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Columbia Museum of Art October 2024 exhibitions and events calendar
September 3, 2024
EXHIBITIONS French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950 October 5, 2024 – January 5, 2025 In France, the years between the Revolution of 1848 and the end of World…
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Winning S.C. play comes to Harbison Theatre
September 3, 2024
“Let It Grow,” a new play by Chad Henderson and the winner of the 2024 Jasper Project Play Right Series, will be showcased in a staged reading at Harbison Theatre…
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Robert Browning, M.D. joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
September 3, 2024
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced the addition of Dr. Robert Browning to our team as of September 1st, 2024. Dr. Browning joins us after completing his Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship…
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USC research funding jumps double digits
September 3, 2024
University attracts $309 million in sponsored awards, powering innovation and impact The University of South Carolina reached a new research milestone in fiscal year 2024, attracting $309 million in sponsored…
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Historic Columbia announces September 2024 events
September 3, 2024
Historic Columbia announced programming and events for September 2024. See the full list of September events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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Mullikin addresses Washington Light Infantry
September 2, 2024S.C. Floodwater Commission chair speaks to one of the nation’s oldest, most distinguished military organizations By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, a former U.S. Army officer and retired…
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State organization recognizes two emerging leaders in the district
August 30, 2024
Compellingly leading the way, two employees in Richland Two are on an elite list of educators in the Emerging Leaders Class of 2024-2025. The South Carolina ASCD recently announced that…
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Polo Road Elementary continues to gain recognition for developing future leaders
August 30, 2024
Polo Road Elementary School continues to make high marks in developing future leaders. For the third year in a row, the school has earned National Beta School of Merit status.…
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