Columbia College appoints alumna Sara Snell Whitaker as Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement
March 26, 2024
President John H. Dozier announced the appointment of Sara Snell Whitaker ‘99, as the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement at Columbia College. Since her graduation, Sara has remained deeply…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Barbara Rackes, SC Women in Leadership
March 26, 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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Entrepreneur Minute – Bob Moran, Beemok Sports and Entertainment
March 26, 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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A stampede of Showoffs are heading to Harbison Theatre
March 25, 2024Annual MTC talent competition featuring students, alumni, faculty, and staff returns! Midlands Technical College Mavericks will compete in MTC’s annual talent competition, the MTC Showoff, this Saturday, March 30. Auditions…
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K9 SAR Team with South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association achieves national certification with North American Police Work Dog Association
March 25, 2024
Team Dock, a K9 SAR team with the South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), a non-profit, all-volunteer professional search and rescue team dedicated to finding missing people with…
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Local nonprofit launches statewide literacy leader think tank
March 25, 2024
Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit that teaches adults to read better, has launched Literacy SC. This groundbreaking casual coalition unites decision-makers from various literacy programs across South Carolina. It’s key…
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Experience a night of elegance and local artistry at Mirci’s 52 Windows fine arts auction and gala
March 25, 2024
Mark your calendars and secure your tickets now for the most anticipated art gala of the year – Mirci’s 52 Windows: An Evening of Art to Benefit the Mental Illness…
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School district five custodian nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
March 25, 2024
Dutch Fork High School custodian Fredrick Ruff has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the…
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NAI Columbia welcomes new Sales and Leasing Administrator
March 25, 2024
NAI Columbia, Columbia’s leading commercial real estate firm, announced the addition of Jamie Boland to the Columbia office. In her role as Sales and Leasing Administrator, she will work alongside…
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Turner Padget elects two members to Executive Committee
March 25, 2024
Turner Padget announced the addition of Shareholders Jeffrey L. Payne and Franklin G. Shuler, Jr. to its Executive Committee. Jeff and Frank join other leaders, including Chief Executive Officer C.…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department offering multi-curricula summer camps for kids
March 25, 2024
Fourteen different summer camp opportunities led by deputies for the community By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is now accepting applications for this year’s…
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Elder Law & Estate Planning Center of Hilton Head merges with LawyerLisa, LLC
March 25, 2024
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that the Elder Law & Estate Planning Center is now a division of LawyerLisa, LLC serving the Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Beaufort area. The Elder Law &…
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Graham announces highlights of South Carolina projects in the second FY 2024 spending package
March 24, 2024
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that multiple projects across South Carolina will receive funding as a part of the second Fiscal Year 2024 spending package. Graham made these…
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One man’s quest to save a species
March 22, 2024Alex Oelofse is a man born in the African Bush, of the African Bush, protecting the African Bush By Tom Mullikin Over the last forty years I have traveled…
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Lexington One Board of Trustees names three Superintendent-elect/Superintendent finalists
March 21, 2024
Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Chris Ballenger, Mr. Keith Price, and Dr. Erin Slater as the finalists for the position of Superintendent-elect/Superintendent. A total…
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New data highlights factors influencing the health of South Carolina
March 21, 2024
Data shows the healthiest counties have well-resourced civic infrastructure Today, the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) highlights the continued progress the state is making in clinical care, including…
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New apartment community set to elevate living standards in Beaufort, SC
March 21, 2024
Portage Real Estate LLC, a development company based in Columbia, announced the groundbreaking of its latest project, Preserve at Hanover Park, a state-of-the-art apartment complex designed to offer the ultimate…
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City of Columbia hosts small business town hall with U.S. Small Business Administration
March 21, 2024
The City of Columbia will host a joint town hall with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in which Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Allen Thomas, Regional Administrator for SBA, will…
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2nd annual Meeting Street Music Fest returns to West Columbia with spectacular band line-up
March 21, 2024
The City of West Columbia is thrilled to announce the awaited return of the Meeting Street Music Fest on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Music enthusiasts and festivalgoers alike are invited…
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Cooper named Lexington One’s chief operations and student services officer
March 21, 2024
At the March 19 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees named Clark Cooper the district’s new chief operations and student services officer. Cooper currently serves…
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Program spotlight: Richland One’s Teacher Cadet Program provides insight into teaching profession for high school students
March 21, 2024
Dreher High School junior Mia Amos has always had a passion for music and she hopes to become a music teacher one day. She joined Richland One’s Teacher Cadet Program…
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Artisans, volunteers sought for Richland County Ag + Art Tour
March 21, 2024
Painters, potters, quilters, writers, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans are invited to apply to be featured in the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, which Richland County will…
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City Council Highlights | March 19, 2024
March 21, 2024At the beginning of the City Council meeting, several proclamations were presented. Councilwoman Tina Hebert presented the Finklin Pharmacy proclamation to honor the family-owned pharmacy that has been a staple…
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SC Ports to buy WestRock site to expand port capacity at North Charleston Terminal
March 21, 2024
SC Ports to master plan infrastructure with SCDOT, Palmetto Railways With support from the state and unanimous approval from the SC Ports Board of Directors, SC Ports plans to purchase…
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GSSM honors SCbio at 30th Annual Townes Award celebration
March 21, 2024
SCbio, South Carolina’s only economic development organization exclusively focused on building, advancing and growing the life sciences industry, was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School…
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The important things in life can be hard to see
March 21, 2024
By Jeff Becraft A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak at a weekend camp for a children’s home. It was a fabulous experience. On my way…
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A Way To Receive And Give Back
March 21, 2024
By Tom Poland You reach a point in life where you look backwards a lot. I recall my days studying Journalism at the University of Georgia. Turns out I…
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Lawsuit says Bitcoin Depot, Circle K knowingly facilitated swindle of elderly
March 21, 2024
HAMPTON, S.C. – Parker Law Group has filed a lawsuit in Richland County Court of Common Pleas alleging that Bitcoin Depot, an operator of “Bitcoin ATMs,” and Circle K Stores…
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Marketing Minute Video: How to Navigate a Crisis
March 21, 2024
Marketing Minute by Belle Fortson, NP Strategy When crises strike, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, regardless of your experience. This week’s video shares practical steps to guide you through…
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Cyberwoven welcomes new ‘Weavers
March 20, 2024
Team members added to Agency’s Brand and Digital Marketing Teams Cyberwoven, an award-winning brand, digital marketing, and website design and development firm, is delighted to share the latest additions to…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Charlotte and Columbia
March 19, 2024
Also One Tier 2 Public Finance National Ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2024 Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and…
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Colliers South Carolina Retail Report: Population growth fuels overall performance increases to end 2023
March 19, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina’s population growth has significantly impacted its retail industry, driving notable expansion and opportunity creation…
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Lowcountry Youth Services receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand youth development and mentoring programs
March 19, 2024Lowcountry Youth Services (LYS) has earned a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support middle and high school youth in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester…
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S.C. Floodwater Commission Chair speaks at international conference in South Africa
March 19, 2024
Global Climate Change and impacts of Desertification addressed By Chris Carter Dr. Tom Mullikin, chair of the gubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater Commission and representing the University of South Carolina’s School…
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How women are shaping South Carolina real estate through legacy and influence
March 19, 2024
By Reah Smith 2024 President of the South Carolina Association of REALTORS® As temperatures are increasing and interest rates are stabilizing, South Carolina’s real estate market is bracing for…
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Vietnam helicopter pilots to tell their stories on Saturday, March 30
March 18, 2024
Alston Gore flew helicopters in Vietnam as a young Army first lieutenant. He arrived in-country in September 1970 to support the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). After five months, the 1st…
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Trinity Partners’ Columbia senior brokerage associate, Braden Shockley earns the coveted SIOR designation
March 18, 2024
Trinity Partners’ Columbia to announce that Senior Brokerage Associate, Braden Shockley has earned the Society Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation. SIOR is the leading global professional office and industrial…
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Golden Career Strategies CEO Stacey Bevill joins board for South Carolina Roundtable, part of Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
March 18, 2024
Stacey Bevill, Owner and CEO of Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies, has joined the Board for the South Carolina Roundtable, part of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). This…
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SC Public Radio to co-host “a celebration of the music of Marian McPartland” concert event in honor of national jazz legend
March 18, 2024
SC Public Radio, in partnership with the ColaJazz Foundation, the University of South Carolina Press and the Koger Center for the Arts, will host A Celebration of the Music of…
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Turning Pages SC to host volunteer tutor workshop
March 18, 2024
Turning Pages SC, a leading force in adult literacy in central South Carolina, has announced its upcoming volunteer Tutor Workshop. Scheduled for Saturday, May 25, from 9:00 AM to 1:00…
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Veteran Midlands Police Officer named interim Police Chief
March 18, 2024Veteran Police Officer Christopher Garner has been named Interim Police Chief, replacing long-time SCPD Chief Josh Shumpert, according to South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “We want to thank Chief Shumpert…
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StoryCorps, the groundbreaking oral history project, to preserve stories of South Carolina residents during stop at SC Public Radio
March 18, 2024
StoryCorps to record the stories of residents through in-person and virtual interviews to be broadcast nationally and preserved in the Library of Congress SC Public Radio is partnering with StoryCorps…
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A Conversation with Dr. Jan Spies, Scout Motors
March 18, 2024
In March of 2024, Scout Motors announced that were investing a record-setting $2 billion to establish a manufacturing operation in the Columbia, SC region. The company’s investment into this region…
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Top 4 products announced in Coolest Thing Made in SC competition
March 18, 2024
Four products have advanced in the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Madness contest presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The winner will earn the title of “Coolest Thing Made in SC.”…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department celebrates Women’s History Month
March 18, 2024Sheriff Lott says women are “vital” to the overall mission By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In its commemoration and celebration of Women’s History Month, March 1-31, 2024, the Richland County…
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Chapin Commercial Construction builds new headquarters for Heavy Iron Cranes in Lexington, S.C.
March 18, 2024
Chapin Commercial Construction, a family-owned-and-operated licensed general contracting company headquartered in Chapin, South Carolina, announces construction is underway on the new Heavy Iron Cranes headquarters at 4682 Augusta Road in…
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MiLaysia Fulwiley signs with the Curry Brand
March 17, 2024
Under Armour announced that it has signed University of South Carolina (USC) guard MiLaysia Fulwiley to a multi-year NIL (name, image, and likeness) partnership with Curry Brand. As the first…
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Lander honors corporate partners for commitment to workforce education
March 14, 2024
Lander University’s College of Graduate and Online Studies recognized the contributions of 20 corporate partners whose commitment to workforce education is strengthening the state’s economy and helping workers achieve their…
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Lexington Chamber now accepting applications for $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship
March 14, 2024
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is now accepting applications for its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. The Doris Burkett Scholarship is given to one Lexington School District One student who…
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Nonprofits can now apply for first round of Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation grants
March 14, 2024
Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality. Starting in 2024, applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles. Deadline to apply for spring grant cycle is…
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