SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez appointed S.C. Commission on Higher Education president and executive director
June 19, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of the S. C. Commission on Higher Education (CHE) has selected SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez as its next president and executive director. “Dr. Perez…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support more than 100 South Carolina nonprofits
June 19, 2024
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded more than $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across South Carolina, part of more than $4.2 million given across six states in the…
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Historic Columbia announces entertainment lineup for the 46th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
June 19, 2024
R&B Artist Sunshine Anderson to headline the festival on September 21st Historic Columbia is thrilled to announce that R&B and soul singer Sunshine Anderson will headline the entertainment lineup for the 46th…
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Columbia Chamber graduates 62 Midlands leaders
June 19, 2024
62 Participants in the Chamber’s Leadership Columbia Program Honored at Graduation Ceremony On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Columbia Museum of Art, the Columbia Chamber and the Leadership Columbia…
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Experience Columbia announces digital version of Reconstruction Trail
June 19, 2024
Since 2021, visitors and local history buffs alike have been able to explore the Reconstruction Era in Columbia SC with the history-centered tourism trail Reconstructed: A Journey Through the Reconstruction Era…
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Experience Columbia announces digital version of the Reconstruction Trail
June 19, 2024
Since 2021, visitors and local history buffs alike have been able to explore the Reconstruction Era in Columbia SC with the history-centered tourism trail Reconstructed: A Journey Through the Reconstruction…
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Landmark Properties acquires 67-acre site in Columbia, SC
June 18, 2024
Partners with Peninsula U.S. to Begin Construction on 826-bed Cottage-Style Student Housing Community Serving University of South Carolina Students Landmark Properties, a fully-integrated real estate firm specializing in development, construction,…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU $50,000 for student completion grants
June 18, 2024
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the S.C. Student Loan Corporation, that will provide completion grants for…
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Columbia Museum of Art July 2024 Exhibitions and Events Calendar
June 18, 2024
Columbia Museum of Art July 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art On view June 15 through September 8, 2024 From natural wonders to the open road, the…
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USC Percussion Ensemble wins international competition
June 18, 2024
On Monday, June 17, Percussive Arts Society International Percussion (PAS) announced that the University of South Carolina Percussion Ensemble is one of three collegiate winners of the 2024 Percussive Arts…
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Comedian Nate Jackson announces second leg of “Super Funny World Tour,” stopping in Columbia
June 18, 2024
Nate Jackson has just announced the second leg of his 2024 tour – the Super Funny World Tour. The comedian will bring his tour to Columbia, SC on October 11,…
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Business face restrictions and requirements when hiring, employing 16- and 17-year olds
June 18, 2024
By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC In some industries, worker shortages have caused employers to consider hiring 16- and 17-year-olds for non-hazardous occupations, especially during the summer. The federal…
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Cogito Academy awarded a major planning and implementation grant
June 18, 2024
Cogito Academy is proud to announce it has been awarded a substantial grant in the amount of $850,000.00. This funding source will be instrumental in successfully opening the school for…
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South Carolina Junior Achievement volunteer receives top national honor
June 18, 2024
South Carolina business leader is awarded Junior Achievement’s top volunteer leadership award for empowering students to own their economic success Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JA) announced that Tim Vaughn…
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First Citizens Bank supports Midlands Technical College QuickJobs program
June 18, 2024
First Citizens Bank donated $50,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation to provide QuickJobs scholarships to MTC students. QuickJobs are designed to provide intensive and complete job training to develop…
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Major Regrets of the Dying
June 18, 2024
By Mike DuBose Who among us doesn’t have regrets in life? Haven’t we all travelled down appealing journeys with enthusiasm that unexpectedly turned into tragedies? And, made stupid decisions, experienced…
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Marketing Minute Video: Mastering Stakeholder Engagement
June 17, 2024
Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy How you engage your stakeholders can make or break any strategy. NP Strategy Director Abigail Darlington shares key insights into what makes a great stakeholder…
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Hood Construction hits 3 million man-hours without a lost time incident
June 17, 2024
Hood Construction proudly announces they have reached 3 million man-hours without a lost time incident. This landmark accomplishment is not commonly reached among firms of Hood’s size, especially among those employing…
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National League of Cities brings Centennial ‘Roadshow’ to the City of Columbia
June 17, 2024
The City of Columbia is honored to announce its participation as an official stop on the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This initiative is…
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Congaree Vista Guild announces new board members
June 17, 2024
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the election of new board members for 2024-2027. The organization has a 13-member board, six of whom are selected by the current board members,…
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Pelion-area schools eligible for no-cost meals
June 17, 2024
Forts Pond Elementary, Pelion Elementary, Pelion Middle and Pelion High in Lexington County School District One are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024–25 school year. Section…
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Transportation Penny yielding strong results in road safety, efficiency
June 17, 2024
County aims to boost transportation enhancements with potential new Penny Richland County is boasting safer and more efficient travel for residents and commuters as County Council considers funding avenues for…
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Design/Development Review Commission | Thursday, June 20, 2024
June 17, 2024
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, the Design/Development Review Commission meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public and/or…
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Columbia’s Historic Black Business District featured in new documentary film “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street” to premiere in Columbia June 19
June 17, 2024
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of “Did You Know? Columbia’s Black Wall Street,” a powerful documentary that chronicles…
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“Operation: Cool Down” provides a fan to beat the heat
June 17, 2024
With temperatures staying steady over 90 degrees for the foreseeable future, Chief Terrence Green would like to remind the Town of Lexington community that the Lexington Police Department offers free…
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Irmo High School names new varsity basketball coach
June 17, 2024
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Alex Quillen as the new head basketball coach for Irmo High School. He will replace Tim Whipple who is retiring. Quillen is an Irmo…
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Special Day for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
June 17, 2024
RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN CELEBRATES 40 MILLIONTH GUEST Riverbanks Zoo and Garden marked a significant milestone today as Peyton McMillan became the Zoo’s 40 millionth guest. Since opening its gates…
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An arduous Mountain and an indomitable Marine
June 17, 2024
How a 70-year-old Marine officer from South Carolina proves the Marine Corps still builds men By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD America’s Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, when…
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SCbio welcomes Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for new Greenville life science hub
June 17, 2024
SCbio welcomes Kimberly Penick as Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for Main Street Labs, the newest 100,000-square-foot development in downtown Greenville that will become a laboratory hub for life sciences.…
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James Becker named 2024 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Litigation – Banking and Finance in Columbia
June 17, 2024
Best Lawyers has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder James Y. “Jamie” Becker as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for litigation – banking and finance in Columbia, South Carolina.…
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A New Backroad Magazine
June 13, 2024
By Tom Poland Backroad Portfolio You cannot raise your ancestors from their grave, but you can appreciate how they lived. Just take a backroad deep into the countryside and…
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Trinity Partners announces the sale of 1907 Thurmond Mall in Columbia, SC
June 13, 2024
Trinity Partners represented both sides in the disposition of 1907 Thurmond Mall in Columbia, SC. Peyton Bryant, CCIM, SIOR, and John Coleman represented the seller and Roger Winn, SIOR, Braden…
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Pvolve-Columbia debuts in Columbia
June 13, 2024
Pvolve, an omni-channel fitness company making their South Carolina debut with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 12 and a grand opening celebration Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m.- 1…
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Celebrate Juneteenth week with Black Eats Week 803
June 13, 2024
Announcement of participating food establishments in the Midlands area, June 17-23 Get ready! The 2nd Annual Black Eats Week 803 is just around the corner, and nine Black-owned food establishments will participate in this…
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The “and” principle
June 13, 2024
By Jeff Becraft This week I was talking to someone and they told me about the “and” principle. I was talking to them about how sometimes certain situations or…
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Carrero named principal of Lakeside Middle School
June 13, 2024
At their June 11 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Dr. Megan Carrero as the new principal of Lakeside Middle School. She replaces Casey…
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S.C. Police Chiefs Association, U.S. Secret Service representative, others receive counter-riot briefing in June
June 13, 2024National security analyst briefs South Carolina law enforcement leaders By Chris Carter Kyle Shideler, director and senior analyst for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security at the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Security…
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Richland School District Two Magnet Director appointed to national position
June 13, 2024
Barbara Turner, Director of Magnet Programs for Richland School District Two has been named Region IV Director at Magnet Schools of America (MSA). This prestigious appointment recognizes Turner’s dedication and…
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Mountain Top Marine offers more fun with Delta Boatworks D18
June 13, 2024
Sean and Summer Deese, owners of Mountain Top Marine, are pleased to announce that Mountain Top Marine is now carrying the New Delta 18 from Xplor Boatworks. Since September 2008,…
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Lake Murray Country Visitors Center Summer Porch Party & Gift Shop Sale is June 20
June 13, 2024
Stop and Shop at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center Summer Porch Partry and Gift Shop Sale, Thursday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Capital City/Lake Murray Country…
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Scout Motors’ CEO praised for leadership during Ecuadorian mountain expedition
June 13, 2024
Retired military special operators describe Scout Keogh as tough and tenacious By Chris Carter Scout Motors’ CEO Scott Keogh joined global expedition leader Dr Tom Mullikin; his son Thomas, Jr.,…
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Impressed with the urgency of doing
June 13, 2024
The Life’s work of Roque Sevilla By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD Today’s environmental issues often seem so large and complex that the average person does not feel that they can…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new architectural intern
June 12, 2024
Quackenbush Architects + Planners is pleased to announce and welcome Christina Wise, Associate AIA, to the Q+ team as a new architectural intern. Wise, who grew up in Clinton, South…
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Local firm wins big: Goodwyn Mills Cawood named ENR Southeast 2024 Design Firm of the Year
June 12, 2024
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is honored to be named the ENR Southeast 2024 Design Firm of the Year. This recognition follows a year marked by substantial growth through revenue, acquisitions,…
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Healthy Learners welcomes new Community Manager Charline Dickerson
June 12, 2024
Healthy Learners is pleased to announce the appointment of Charline Dickerson as the new Community Manager for the Midlands region. Charline has a wealth of experience in social work and…
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South Carolina Virtual Charter School highlights 2024 graduates at commencement ceremony
June 12, 2024
South Carolina Virtual Charter School (SCVCS), a COGNIA and NCAA-accredited, full-time free online public charter school, honored its class of 2024 during an in-person graduation ceremony on May 30 at…
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Eddie Benton joins Smith Robinson as chief operating officer
June 12, 2024
Smith Robinson announced that Eddie Benton has joined the law firm as chief operating officer. Benton is a South Carolina native with more than three decades of experience in professional…
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Conservation and Clean Energy Strengthen South Carolina Businesses, Communities
June 12, 2024
Conservation and clean energy are becoming increasingly important to protecting the natural beauty of our state while supporting a stronger, more resilient American economy. To that end, South Carolina is…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes four summer interns
June 12, 2024
Garvin Design Group (GDG) recently welcomed four summer interns to the firm’s ranks. Clemson University School of Architecture undergraduate students Wendy Favila, Carlos Richardson, Kelsey Simmons, and Charles (Charlie) Treadway…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives $50,000 grant to scale the GoSciTech Summer Camps to serve more students
June 11, 2024
The SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the continued growth and…
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