The Million Dollar Quartet
April 18, 2024
By Tom Poland I go back now, back to August 1, 2012. That’s the day the University of South Carolina Press published Save The Last Dance For Me. Strange…
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Leadership Columbia Completes Community Center Outdoor Space for Serve & Connect
April 18, 2024
The 2024 Class to host block party celebrating the new space for community use The Columbia Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 (LC24), in partnership with Serve & Connect, is…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces Nashville Nights concert series
April 18, 2024
Steel Hands Brewing announced its fourth annual Nashville Nights concert series, presented by Jim Hudson Audi of Columbia, is back on stage this Summer. Nashville Nights features talented Singer/Songwriters traveling…
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Today is a day we have never seen
April 18, 2024
By Jeff Becraft One morning last year, I came into the living room. It was only 6:00 in the morning… it is still dark outside. Brenda is sitting in…
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SIOS Technology’s Sandi Hamilton wins Bronze Stevie® Award in 2024 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
April 18, 2024
COLUMBIA, SC and SAN MATEO, CA – SIOS Technology Corp. announced that Sandi Hamilton, Director of Support and Documentation, has been presented with a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Customer Service Leader…
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Cyberwoven to help SC Quantum Advance Technology across South Carolina
April 17, 2024
Cyberwoven, an award-winning branding, digital marketing, and website design firm, announced a new project with South Carolina Quantum (SC Quantum), a non-profit founded to champion the bold advancement of quantum…
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Lexington One Board of Trustees selects superintendent-elect/superintendent
April 17, 2024
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees voted during the Tuesday, April 16, 2024 meeting to extend contracts to Mr. Keith Price as the superintendent-elect/superintendent of Lexington County…
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City of Columbia Parking Services and American Heart Association announce sponsors of the Heart Health Awareness Initiative
April 17, 2024
The City of Columbia Parking Services and the American Heart Association are proud to announce the 15 sponsors of the Heart Health Awareness Initiative: Pull – A – Parts Auto…
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GSSM Students transform lives in Cusco, Peru through service-learning
April 17, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) proudly announces the success of its recent global learning experience in Cusco, Peru. A dedicated group of GSSM students and…
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
April 17, 2024
Get your beach reads. The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library’s Spring Book Sale will be held Thursday-Saturday, April 25-27, in the library’s community room, 6251 St. Andrews Road. A…
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The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort to host 2031 PGA Championship
April 17, 2024
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort has been selected as the host for the 113th PGA Championship in May of 2031. Additionally, the 2029 Girls and Boys Junior…
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Michelin North America, Inc., Pledges $30,000 to Lexington One Educational Foundation to Invest in District’s VEX Robotics Teams
April 17, 2024
Michelin North America’s Lexington, South Carolina leadership recently announced its continued investment and support of the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation via a $30,000 commitment. The generous gift…
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Attorney William Koontz joins Bluestein Attorneys
April 17, 2024
Attorney William Koontz has joined Bluestein Attorneys. His practice will be focused on family law, and he will also handle appellate and trial support matters. He received his Juris Doctor…
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Carolina Handling names Joe Perkins Chief Operating Officer
April 17, 2024
Carolina Handling, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Joe Perkins its Chief Operating Officer. Perkins has served as executive vice president of operations at…
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Renowned Chef Brian Duffy joins Southeastern BBQ Showdown as celebrity judge
April 17, 2024
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is proud to unveil the second member of the Southeastern BBQ Showdown’s (SEBBQSD) esteemed judging panel. Chef Duffy is perhaps most recognized for his abundant…
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Imports, inland ports drive 12% volume growth at SC Ports
April 17, 2024
A 17% increase in loaded imports and strong intermodal cargo movements drove year-over-year container volume growth at South Carolina Ports, marking the most significant uptick this year. The SC Ports…
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inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care partner to increase Medicare patients’ access to value-based health care
April 17, 2024
Agreement establishes new Accountable Care collaboration to improve quality and health for 60,000 Medicare beneficiaries served by inVio Health Network inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Organization, Inc., a…
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Arts Capacity and South Carolina Philharmonic announce partnership to launch an interactive prison concert program
April 17, 2024
Arts Capacity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transformative arts experiences to underserved incarcerated communities, and the South Carolina Philharmonic, an orchestra based in Columbia, SC performing live symphonic music…
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14th annual Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo happening this weekend
April 17, 2024
Experience Columbia SC Sports is happy to once again work with the Blythewood Spring Championship Rodeo presented by Scout Motors. Now in its 14th year, the event takes place at 10433…
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SC Women in Leadership celebrates 6th birthday
April 17, 2024
Releases Annual Report and Spotlights 2024 Female Candidates South Carolina Women in Leadership (SC WIL) will celebrate six years in operation with in-person birthday parties in four regional locations and more than…
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Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR presents Gold ROTC Medal to Lander University cadet
April 16, 2024
The Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR presented the Gold ROTC Medal to Trinity Tribble-Daniel during the Honors & Awards Program for the Lander University College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Tribble-Daniel is…
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Entrepreneur Minute – George McLaughlin, Vicious Biscuit
April 16, 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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Trinity Partners arranges lease at historic Vista office building
April 16, 2024
Trinity Partners has completed an office lease with University Industry Demonstration Partnership, Inc. (UIDP) for space in 701 Gervais Street located in Columbia’s Historic Vista District. UIDP is a member…
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Cohn Corporation celebrates grand opening of new Columbia facility for Vacuum Truck Rentals
April 16, 2024
Vacuum Truck Rentals hosted the grand opening event in partnership with Cohn Corporation in completion of Vacuum Truck Rental’s new facility in Columbia, South Carolina. The grand opening ceremony was…
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Lake Murray is now home to one of the tallest dry stack facilities in the world
April 16, 2024
Putnam’s Harbor Marina will host the grand opening of its revamped state-of-the-art facility on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Located on the shores of Lake Murray, Putnam’s Harbor Marina promises to…
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Colliers brokers investment sale of medical property located in Forest Acres
April 16, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina’s Matthew Pollard represented the seller, Jamada LLC, in the investment sale of a ±5,000-square-foot medical building located at 1755 St. Julian Place in Columbia, South Carolina.…
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Riggs Partners produces National Distracted Driving campaign for the Ad Council
April 16, 2024
In support of national Distracted Driving Prevention Month, the Ad Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have selected and distributed creative assets produced by Riggs Partners as…
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Greenville Chamber Receives $40,000 Grant from Power:Ed
April 16, 2024
Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, awarded the Greenville Chamber Foundation a $40,000 grant in support of TalentRiseGVL, the Greenville Chamber’s program that increases education attainment for Greenville…
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Apply for the 2024 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship
April 16, 2024
Richland Library Friends and Foundation Sets Deadline for April 30th The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. This year, Friends…
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Smoked and its underground speakeasy, The Burnline, introduce seasonal menus
April 16, 2024
Smoked, located at 1643 Main Street, has introduced its new spring menu, which includes farm-to-table dishes as well as an array of bright and fruity creative cocktails. Beneath the main…
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CAMS’ Nicole Gugel earns Association Management Specialist Credential
April 15, 2024
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) announced that Nicole Gugel, CMCA®, a community manager in its Columbia, SC region, has earned her Association Management Specialist (AMS®) credential. Gugel joined the CAMS…
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A Complete Guide to upcoming Columbia Food and Wine Festival, April 24-28
April 15, 2024
Positioned to be its Biggest Year Yet, Limited Tickets to Festival Events Still Available for Purchase Restaurant partners and event details for the seventh annual Columbia Food & Wine Festival,…
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City of Columbia kicks off the Downtown Columbia Strategic Plan + Design Guidelines planning process
April 15, 2024
The City of Columbia is excited to launch the Downtown Columbia Strategic Plan and Design Guidelines planning process. Through this effort, the City’s Planning & Development Services Department and a…
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Mark Your Calendar for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Signature Events
April 12, 2024
2024 RIVERBANKS CALENDAR UPDATE Wild Adventures Abound at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden: Friday, April 19: 7pm-9:30pm. Now in its 21st year, the 2024 Wine…
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Learn more about Herb Rosencrans, a hero of World War II
April 12, 2024
The notice in The New York Times was like so many from 1945: Pfc. Herbert J. Rosencrans, Company C, 415th Infantry, 104th Division, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J.…
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City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts: help make sure we all count
April 12, 2024The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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City of Columbia Business License Division gives reminder to renew Business License
April 12, 2024WHO: City of Columbia Business Licenses Division WHAT: The City of Columbia 2023 business License expires on April 30, 2024. Please renew timely for your 2024 Business License to avoid penalties which…
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River Bluff High School congratulates Phil Savitz on receiving the Order of the Silver Crescent
April 12, 2024
River Bluff High School proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to Phil Savitz, esteemed coach and mentor, on being awarded the prestigious Order of the Silver Crescent. This esteemed honor recognizes…
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Sheriff’s Department hosts Community Day in May
April 12, 2024By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) will host the first annual RCSD Community Day, Saturday, May 18, on the grounds of…
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Colliers promotes Shannon Lyon to Senior Property Manager
April 11, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announced Shannon Lyon’s recent promotion to Senior Property Manager. Shannon is a member of Colliers’ Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team in the company’s Columbia office.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Elliot Smalley, Palmetto Excel Center
April 11, 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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State Museum acquires “Matriarchs of the Lowcountry” portrait series by artist Natalie Daise
April 11, 2024
Paintings celebrate “patron saints” of Gullah cuisine with 24K gold leaf and halos of woven sweetgrass The South Carolina State Museum recently acquired the portrait series, “Matriarchs of the Lowcountry,”…
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SCRA presents Company, Founder, and Researcher of the Year awards at annual summit
April 11, 2024
Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia, where Williamston-based Bubble Paper was awarded Company of the Year, Scott Pancoast of Zylö Therapeutics was awarded Founder of…
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Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q1 2024 notable transactions
April 11, 2024
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the first quarter of 2024. Sales Transactions • Jake Nidiffer, Nick Stomski, SIOR, and Ryan Causey represented the…
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Camp Cole Honored with Limitless Impact Award
April 11, 2024
Camp Cole has been recognized with the Limitless Impact Award presented by Limitless Purpose, a statewide nonprofit organization working to help all children grow, learn and thrive. Camp Cole, located…
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Rob Shaw Gallery cuts ribbon on new location
April 11, 2024
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the new location of Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery at 2123 Park Street in…
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LRADAC is hosting a “Protecting Our Community” Town Hall Meeting – April 16
April 11, 2024
The public forum will address Underage Drinking, Youth Substance Use, Mental Health Awareness and Violence Prevention in Richland County As part of Alcohol Awareness Month, LRADAC’s Prevention Team will host…
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DeWees Real Estate group represents buyer in purchase of 5,560 SF warehouse
April 11, 2024
Sale Associate, Angela Cash, Represented the buyer in the purchase of 3818 River Drive DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s residential, office, retail,…
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Provident Business Financial Services named top SBA 504 Lender by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the seventh consecutive year
April 11, 2024
Provident Business Financial Services, Inc. (Provident), a statewide Certified Development Company and SBA commercial real estate lender, has been named #1 SBA 504 Lender in South Carolina by the U.S.…
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Prohibition Columbia is now open
April 11, 2024
Prohibition Bar, the Charleston restaurant and cocktail bar renowned for its immersive journey into the Prohibition era, has expanded to Columbia, SC. Located at 1556 Main St., this new establishment…
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