Again in 2025 edition, all attorneys at Lewis Babcock honored by Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2024
The quality of representation provided across the board by Lewis Babcock law firm remains high, according to The Best Lawyers in America®. In its 2025 edition, the publication has, for…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2025 Leadership Columbia class
August 15, 2024
60 Local Individuals selected for 52nd Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the…
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $180,000 to six South Carolina organizations
August 15, 2024
More than $4.1 million in grants awarded since Foundation’s inception Each year, the band donates to different organizations that align with the priority areas that the band selects for the…
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Major exhibition of French modern art coming this fall
August 15, 2024
Monet, Matisse, and much more courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950, a major exhibition…
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Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business partner to enhance sustainability and economic development
August 15, 2024
Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business Partner to Enhance Sustainability and Economic Development Sustain SC is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina Darla…
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John Cuttino elected 2024-2025 President of the NFJE
August 15, 2024
John E. Cuttino elected 2024-25 President of the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence. Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that John E. Cuttino has been elected as the 2024-2025 President of…
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NAI Columbia announces July 2024 transactions
August 15, 2024
The firm executed $4 million in sales and leased 283,445 SF this month Sales: Bill Lamar, John Gregory, PE, CCIM, and Tristan Lee sold ±9,155 SF at 14 Monckton Blvd.…
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Billfish: Catch & Release
August 15, 2024
By Tom Poland Billfish Conservation & Record Releases of Blue Marlin I wanted a real-deal Ernest Hemingway long-bill cap to let me see into the depths. One that would…
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State Museum receives 250k IMLS Museums for America grant to digitize its Natural History collection
August 15, 2024
The grant will support staffing to digitize nearly 5,000 fossils The South Carolina State Museum has been awarded a fourth Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America…
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Five Richardson Thomas partners honored in “Best Lawyers”
August 15, 2024
The just-released 2025 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” includes another outstanding showing for Richardson Thomas in the national directory, with five of the firm’s partners included in at least…
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Griffin Humphries attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition
August 15, 2024
Griffin Humphries founding members James M. Griffin and Badge Humphries are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America . James M. Griffin, based in Columbia, is…
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11 at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel honored in “Best Lawyers,” including a Lawyer of the Year
August 15, 2024
Eleven attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are listed in the just-released 2025 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion guide, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” a total…
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Best Lawyers in America honors five Bluestein Attorneys in 2025 edition
August 15, 2024
Best Lawyers in America has named four Bluestein Attorneys to its 2025 Best Lawyers list for Columbia, and another to its “Ones to Watch” list. The attorneys on the…
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No reserve, no retreat, no regrets
August 15, 2024
By Jeff Becraft This week, my Dad developed the beginnings of aspirated pneumonia. I was already planning on coming to see him, but that phone call caused me to…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2024
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, and Matthew G. Gerrald have been…
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CPI for all items rises 0.2 percent in July; shelter up
August 15, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after declining 0.1 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.…
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Where Vikings and Sandlappers Converge
August 14, 2024
Iceland, the Fridrikssons, and the necessity of addressing environmental challenges for all of humanity By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD HAVING SPENT MUCH OF THE LAST 40 YEARS traveling around the…
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LPL and Raymond James now offer Inspire Investing’s Fidelis ETF
August 14, 2024
Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF (NYSE: FDLS), whose mandate is to replicate the faith and factor-based Fidelis 100 Index, is now available through LPL and Raymond James custody platforms, in addition…
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United Way to invest nearly $15 million to meet basic needs and foster resilience in the Midlands
August 14, 2024
United Way of the Midlands will invest more than $14.9 million in funding to community organizations over the next year, including $3.2 million in impact grants for its 2024-2025 fiscal…
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GMC’s landscape architecture services expanding to the Carolinas
August 14, 2024
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) has expanded its landscape architecture services to the Carolinas with the addition of Tripp Barrineau as vice president of landscape architecture in the firm’s Charlotte office.…
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School District Five names interim Director of Special Services
August 14, 2024
Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Jinni Friend as the interim Director of Special Services. Friend currently serves as the Coordinator of Special Services. Prior to that position,…
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Coastal Carolina University celebrates topping out at new Indoor Practice Facility
August 14, 2024
Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction joined Coastal Carolina University for a special topping-out celebration at the new Indoor Practice Facility on Tuesday, August 13. Designed to accommodate various…
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Butterfly release will honor and remember women affected by ovarian cancer
August 13, 2024
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 26 (5:30 pm) at the SC State House to raise awareness of…
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County altering hours at 2 drop-off facilities
August 13, 2024
Changes going into effect Sept. 9 aim to make service more efficient Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling is introducing changes at two drop-off facilities to reduce confusion for residents,…
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Cayce Re-introduces Cayce Code Compliance team
August 13, 2024
The City of Cayce is rolling out a brand-new look for their Cayce Code Compliance Department. Cayce Interim City Manager, Jim Crosland, stated, “We want the public to know that our Code…
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Financial Planning Association of South Carolina to host Annual Symposium on October 1 in Columbia
August 13, 2024
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina is excited to announce its Annual Symposium, taking place on October 1, 2024, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This premier event…
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South Carolina Bar Foundation awards 3.7 million in grants for fiscal year 2025
August 13, 2024
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants to 42 law-related organizations and programs totaling over $3.7 million for Fiscal Year 2025. The grants will go to nonprofit organizations across…
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Smith Robinson names attorney Shanon Peake as a member
August 13, 2024
Shanon Peake has been named a member of Smith Robinson, after five years with the law firm. Her practice with the firm covers a wide range of civil litigation, including…
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Colliers | South Carolina promotes Jonah Burriss to Assistant Property Manager in its Columbia office
August 13, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotion of Jonah Burriss to Assistant Property Manager within the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team in its Columbia office. In this role, Burriss…
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Upcoming changes to Nationwide Real Estate Sales: What you should know
August 13, 2024
A local broker’s perspective of South Carolina changes for buyers, sellers, and agents Effective August 17, new legislation introduces several key provisions designed to enhance transparency and accountability in real…
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Main Street District welcomes new lead for Yellow Shirt Ambassadors
August 13, 2024
Jared Harper joins the Main Street District as the new Operations Manager The Main Street District announces Jared Harper as the new Operations Manager for the clean and safe team, also…
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Prisma Health partners with March of Dimes to offer NICU Family Support® program to its patients
August 13, 2024
NICU Family Support Program Coordinator to administer program at Prisma Health Midlands hospitals Prisma Health is proud to announce a new partnership with March of Dimes to enhance support for…
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Harbison Theatre curates an artistically diverse 2024-2025 season
August 13, 2024
The award-winning venue sets the stage for an exciting new year at the most colorful seats in town Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College has launched its new 2024-2025 season.…
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US Brick expands Richland County, SC, operations
August 13, 2024
$5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs US Brick, a closely held manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, today announced it is expanding its Richland County operations.…
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S.C. American Revolution 250 Commission invites public to Spartanburg events
August 13, 2024
The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) invites the public to its Quarter 1 Commission meeting and activities, which will be held in Spartanburg on August 22 and 23.…
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Surcheros® enters South Carolina with multi-unit franchise deal
August 13, 2024
Emerging Fresh-Mex Brand Accelerates Expansion into New Markets Across the Southeast Surcheros® announced its expansion into South Carolina. The fast-casual favorite plans to open four new locations in the Columbia…
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Adams and Reese expands commercial real estate practice with Drew English
August 12, 2024
Adams and Reese LLP announced the addition of Partner Drew English, the newest member of the firm’s Corporate Services Practice Group. English has more than 25 years in commercial real…
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Nelson Mullins partner Larry Kristinik becomes chair of ABA Litigation Section
August 12, 2024
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce Columbia partner Larry Kristinik has become chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section for the 2024-25 bar year.…
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Lourie Law’s Tish Dozier Alleyne named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2024 Legal Elite
August 12, 2024
Tish Dozier Alleyne, a member of Lourie Law Firm in Columbia, has been named to the 2024 “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list compiled by Columbia Business Monthly. She was…
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Thomas, Hill included in new edition of “Legal Elite”
August 12, 2024
Brady Thomas and Amy Hill, two partners at Richardson Thomas, are honored in the latest edition of Columbia Business Monthly’s “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Thomas is listed among the…
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South Carolina nonprofits can now apply for Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation fall grants
August 12, 2024
Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education and community vitality. Funding is available to organizations in areas where Dominion Energy provides electricity or natural gas or has significant business interests. Deadline…
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GSSM and Duke Energy continue partnership with a $5,000 grant to support STEM summer programs
August 12, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that it has received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. This generous donation has…
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Crayton Middle named 2024 School of Distinction by Association for Middle Level Education
August 12, 2024
Crayton Middle School has been named a 2024 School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), becoming the first school in South Carolina to earn the distinction.…
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City of Columbia partners with Sistercare for second annual toiletry drive
August 12, 2024
WHO: The City of Columbia is collaborating with Sistercare for the second annual toiletry drive. Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. WHAT: Please consider donating…
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Cason Development Group announces Cocky Rooster coming to 5 Points
August 12, 2024
Cason Development Group announces the Cocky Rooster, a Richmond, VA-based restaurant specializing in fried, smoked and boneless wings, is coming to Five Points, in space formerly occupied by the Carolina…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s crisis intervention K-9 competing to become Bark Brew’s Spokesdog
August 12, 2024
C.J. is currently in third place out of nearly 50 entries to become the new face of Bark Brew By W. Thomas Smith Jr. C.J. (aka Canine C.J.), the Richland…
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Rotary Club of Five Points celebrates 70th anniversary of service and community engagement
August 12, 2024
The Rotary Club of Five Points proudly announces the celebration of its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of dedicated service, community engagement, and fostering goodwill locally and internationally. In 1954,…
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The Nickelodeon Theater receives major gift in memory of Dr. Suzan Boyd
August 12, 2024
The Nickelodeon Theater is honored to announce a major donation from Ed Sellers in memory of his late wife, Dr. Suzan Boyd. The $75,000 contribution comes at a crucial time…
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A Coquina Sunrise
August 8, 2024
By Tom Poland And Carnivorous Plants At first I thought men had poured cement onto the beach. Protection against an encroaching sea, I figured. The waves had scoured it…
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He interrupted me!
August 8, 2024
By Ken Gasque There are four rules that are the key to success. We made a poster to illustrate these rules called “The Four Rules of Success.” You will…
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