Lexington Medical Center emergency department earns Lantern Award
August 3, 2026
The Emergency Nurses Association announced their 2026 Lantern Award Winners this week Lexington Medical Center’s emergency department has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Lantern Award by the…
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Two Robinson Gray associates receive recognition from the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division
August 3, 2026
The South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) has recognized Robinson Gray associates Macy Cooper and Sheniya Marshall with its “Star of the Quarter” award. The award is given to…
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Five named S.C. Arts Commission ‘emerging artists’
August 3, 2026
New cohort receives project funding, mentoring Five artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will receive a project-based grant and career mentoring from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists…
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Country Superstar Craig Morgan to headline Rock4Recovery benefit concert October 15
August 3, 2026
Grand Ole Opry member becomes first country artist to headline LRADAC Foundation fundraiser Country music star and Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s 7th Annual…
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S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame inductee delivers invocation at close of SC7 Expedition
July 31, 2026
Prayer delivered by retired Marine colonel and three-time Hall of Famer aboard USS Yorktown By Christopher David Carter Col. Steve Vitali, USMC (Ret.), delivered a stirring invocation before gathered dignitaries…
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Jeff Fort and Tauana Kim join LCK in the Columbia office
July 30, 2026
LCK announced the hiring of Jeff Fort and Tauana Kim. Fort has been hired as a Senior Project Manager and will work with owners leading their development projects across the…
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Coastal Crust brings its signature wood-fired pizza experience to Columbia
July 30, 2026
Grand Opening in the BullStreet District on Aug. 4 Coastal Crust, South Carolina’s beloved family-owned wood-fired pizzerias, announced that its newest location in Columbia’s vibrant BullStreet District will be open…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Clarice Henderson, Scout
July 30, 2026
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode features leaders…
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U.S. unemployment rate holds steady at 4.4% in June
July 30, 2026
The U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 4.4% in June, unchanged from a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the nation’s 387 metropolitan areas, unemployment…
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Rock Hill lands Octapharma’s $1.5B manufacturing facility
July 29, 2026
ROCK HILL, SC – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that final approvals have been completed for biopharmaceutical manufacturer Octapharma‘s first U.S. manufacturing and production facility, paving the way…
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Power:Ed announces $1.3 million in grants to nearly 30 nonprofits
July 29, 2026The funding targets critical community needs, including job training, work-based learning for students, and scholarship opportunities. Power:Ed, the philanthropy arm of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, announced today that it…
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Cohn Construction completes the expansion and renovation for Pediatric Associates of Kershaw County
July 29, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed an expansion and renovation for the Pediatric Associates of Kershaw County, located in Camden, South Carolina. The project included a carefully phased expansion of the existing…
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Amazon to build last-mile delivery station in Calhoun County
July 29, 2026
Calhoun County announced that Amazon.com, Inc. has selected the Calhoun County I-26 Industrial Park as the site for a new 150,000+ square-foot last-mile delivery facility. Amazon purchased the land directly…
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Mathnasium of Lexington announces new ownership, new location, and grand opening celebration
July 29, 2026
Longstanding Lexington math learning center begins new chapter with continued commitment to student confidence and success. Mathnasium of Lexington is entering an exciting new chapter with a transition in ownership,…
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SIOS Technology announces LifeKeeper v10.1 with AIOps-ready automation
July 29, 2026
New release simplifies HA/DR deployment and management with AIOps-ready automation and enhanced cloud security SIOS Technology Corp., a leading provider of application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions,…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in Columbia
July 29, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our office in Columbia: Industrial Chuck Salley, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles, SIOR represented…
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Get Some Windshield Therapy
July 29, 2026
By Tom Poland If you need to escape life’s ills, put some glass in front of your eyes and forget your worries on a back road. You’ll discover the bones…
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Blink Book Review: Anna Quindlen’s “More Than Enough”
July 29, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Anna Quindlen has long been one of my favorite authors, so I downloaded this audiobook without knowing much about this novel. That turned out to be…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina announces new Board to advance student success statewide
July 29, 2026
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), the state’s leading nonprofit dedicated to surrounding students with the relationships and resources they need to succeed in school and in life, has…
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Forest Acres invests in leadership as City Administrator Shaun Greenwood completes Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education program
July 28, 2026
As Forest Acres continues to experience significant growth, transformative redevelopment, and statewide recognition as one of South Carolina’s most desirable communities, City leaders remain focused on investing in the leadership…
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Studio 2LR continues growth with addition of three emerging design professionals
July 28, 2026Studio 2LR welcomed three talented emerging professionals to its architectural team: Cara Welker, Scott Dillon, and Ania Suber. As the firm’s portfolio continues to expand across higher education, healthcare, industrial,…
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Columbia Area Development Partnership welcomes Ritedose Executive Janisha Thomas to Board of Directors
July 28, 2026
Thomas adds a life science manufacturing perspective to Richland County’s economic development efforts The Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) has appointed Janisha Thomas, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Ritedose…
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Optus Financial Corporation and M&F Bancorp, Inc. announce partnership to create the nation’s premier African American bank
July 28, 2026
Columbia-based Optus Financial Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to merge with M&F Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for M&F Bank in Durham, North Carolina, in a transaction that will…
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Lisa Cole to step down as Literacy SC CEO after four-year organizational turnaround
July 28, 2026
Former board member turned CEO leaves a legacy of lean business management, 38 library partnerships, and multi-county impact. Literacy SC has announced that Chief Executive Officer Lisa Cole will step…
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Adair Floyd joins Colliers | South Carolina as Marketing Communications Specialist
July 28, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Adair Floyd has joined the company as the Marketing Communications Specialist. In this role, Floyd will manage internal and external communications for Colliers |…
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Colliers announces the promotion of Gina Toney and Jordan White
July 27, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion Gina Toney and Jordan White in the Real Estate Management Services division (REMS) of the firm. As Assistant Director of Real Estate Management…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Industrial Market Q2 2026
July 27, 2026
Manufacturing growth drives demand as aging inventory challenges the market. Market Highlights Columbia’s industrial market remains challenged by a shortage of high-quality space, while manufacturing investment has held steady as…
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South Carolina secures “first-in-the-nation” spot for 2028 Democratic Primary
July 27, 2026
In a major political victory for the Palmetto State, South Carolina has been officially chosen to host the first-in-the-nation primary for the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nomination calendar. The decision…
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Olde English District Tourism Commission named 2026 Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Partner of the Year
July 27, 2026
The Olde English District Tourism Commission (OED) is honored to announce that it was named the 2026 Fairfield County Tourism Partner of the Year during the Fairfield County Chamber of…
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Mashburn Construction begins restoration of historic Bamberg County Courthouse
July 27, 2026
Mashburn Construction announces its partnership with Bamberg County and Craig Gaulden Davis | PBK on the restoration and renovation of the Historic Bamberg County Courthouse, an investment that will preserve one of the…
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Wyche attorney and former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn elected to the American Law Institute
July 27, 2026
Wyche announced that Justice Kaye Hearn has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI). Membership in the ALI is a singular professional distinction reserved for leading judges, lawyers, and legal…
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Leadership South Carolina announces Core Program Class of 2027
July 27, 2026Leadership South Carolina announced the members selected for its Core Program Class of 2027, a distinguished group of business, government, nonprofit, healthcare, education, and community leaders from across the state.…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces property management team additions in Columbia office
July 27, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced four new hires for its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) department in Columbia. Kimberly Klosterman has rejoined Colliers as a Property Manager, where she oversees…
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Addam’s Gamecock Gear to open new store Saturday August 1
July 27, 2026
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the ribbon-cutting and grand opening for its newest business, Addam’s Gamecock Gear, on Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place…
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NAI Columbia facilitates the $825,000 sale of multiple Irmo office buildings
July 27, 2026
NAI Columbia announced that Will DuPree, Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Hope Andrews successfully represented the seller in a multi-property deal just off Lake Murray Boulevard in the Town of Irmo,…
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A Phoenix on the Tide
July 26, 2026
Cheyenne Twilley and the Future of South Carolina’s Coast By SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin Long before dawn spills across the salt marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, the tide is…
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Cohn Construction completes new production facility for WiJo Pouches North America
July 25, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed a new 30,000 SF facility for WiJo Pouches North America, Inc., establishing the company’s first production facility in North America. The space includes 13,000 SF of…
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South Carolina 7: Rediscovering Home
July 25, 2026
The Palmetto State’s natural heritage and cultural legacy are inseparable By SCDNR Director Thomas S. Mullikin Around the world, nations strive to protect their natural resources through laws, regulations, and…
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South Carolina Bar Foundation awards $7.1 million in grants for fiscal year 2027
July 24, 2026
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants to 50 law-related nonprofit organizations and programs totaling more than $7.1 million for Fiscal Year 2027, marking the largest allocation in the…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 15th-annual Guardians of the Night
July 24, 2026
5K road race moved from July to late September By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year – always aimed at raising support…
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Colliers leases office building in Cayce to Prosirvity Logistics
July 23, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham represented the landlords, Tim Jur and Sarah Jur, in leasing an approximately 5,670-square-foot office building at 1105 State Street to…
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Melrose Market celebrated grand opening with ribbon cutting in Melrose Heights
July 23, 2026Columbia’s newest neighborhood gathering place officially opened its doors as Melrose Market celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 22, alongside Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, community…
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United Way of the Midlands receives $100,000 grant from First Citizens Bank
July 23, 2026
First Citizens Bank awarded United Way of the Midlands $100,000 to increase multi-generational economic stability and mobility through its Young Men United initiative and Whole Family Strategy. This latest grant…
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Lexington County-based ElectroWire Medical receives FDA clearance for LightningWire™
July 23, 2026
ElectroWire Medical has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its LightningWire™ Transseptal Puncture System, marking another milestone for the Lexington County-based medical device company as it…
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The way things work
July 23, 2026
By Jeff Becraft There was no Friday email last Friday because the two NC grandkids came into town. If there’s no Friday email, it usually means I’m out of…
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First Community Corporation announces leadership transition
July 22, 2026First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, announced planned changes to the bank’s executive leadership team and discussed the results of operations and the company’s activities…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six additional leaders to Board of Trustees
July 22, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six new members to its Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2027. Representing education, business, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy, these respected community leaders will help…
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Dirty Laundry
July 22, 2026
By Tom Poland A Personal History My first time home from college I took a bag of dirty laundry to Mom. She tossed it out the door. “You’re education…
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Empowered To Win Global Golf Tournament unites local leaders to empower youth and build tomorrow’s workforce
July 22, 2026
Building winning leaders: Statewide golf tournament aims to expand career readiness, character development, and educational opportunities for students. Empowered To Win Global invites the community to step onto the green…
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Prisma Health donates $7,500 to Midlands Technical College Foundation to support Maverick Market
July 22, 2026
Prisma Health presented the Midlands Technical College Foundation with a $7,500 donation to benefit the college’s Maverick Market, a free on-campus resource that provides food items and other essentials to…
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