Colliers Columbia Industrial Report: Steady rate of absorption pushes vacancy lower
November 6, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Industrial activity continued its steady pace as the Columbia market absorbed 396,444 square feet, lowering vacancy to…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners receives AIA South Carolina Citation Award in new construction
November 6, 2024
Quackenbush Architects + Planners recently received a 2024 American Institute of Architects South Carolina Citation Award for their work on the new classroom addition at Carver-Lyon Elementary School in Richland…
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USC’s Sonoco International Business Department being honored with Global Vision Award from Columbia World Affairs Council
November 6, 2024
The Darla Moore School of Business’ Sonoco International Business Department is being recognized by the Columbia World Affairs Council for the renowned IB program’s 50-year anniversary with the 2024 Global…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C.’s Retail & Hospitality Practice Group welcomes Cameron W. DeBoy
November 5, 2024
Cameron W. DeBoy has joined the growing team of lawyers with Collins & Lacy, P.C.’s Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. Cameron was a member of the Corps of Cadets at…
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Relic Room to host 33rd SCMMS Toy Soldier Show
November 4, 2024
The S.C. Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum will welcome you to the South Carolina Military Miniature Society’s 33rd Annual Toy Soldier Show on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m.…
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Flock and Rally announces the hiring of Haley Nelson and Maiya Wingfield
November 4, 2024
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that Haley Nelson and Maiya Wingfield have joined their growing channel strategy team. “We’re excited…
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First Citizens Bank donates $10,000 to support South Carolina Independent Colleges’ Student Lifeline Grant Program
November 4, 2024
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced a generous gift from First Citizens Bank in the amount of $10,000. This contribution will go toward SCICU’s Student Lifeline Grant Program,…
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Novant Health completes purchase of UCI Medical Affiliates Inc.
November 4, 2024
Novant Health becomes largest urgent care provider in South Carolina and adds 20 physical therapy clinics As part of its commitment to building a healthier future, Novant Health has closed…
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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces voter engagement mini-grants & outreach
November 4, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED), in partnership with Mary Reynolds Babcock Fund and SC Counts, announced forty-four (44) grantees of the 2024 Voter Engagement Mini-Grants who received…
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Cason Development Group adds Vice President of Operations
November 4, 2024
Cason Development Group has expanded its team with the addition of Brad Stutts, a Columbia native and 25-year veteran of the construction and real estate development industry, as Vice President…
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Off to the Races! Balloon Turkey STEM Fun at Clinton Library
November 3, 2024
Families in Clinton are in for a festive treat as the Clinton Library gears up to host an exciting and educational event, Off to the Races!, on November 12 at…
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Top karate fighter receives Order of the Palmetto
October 31, 2024Black Belt Hall of Famer Bruce Brutschy receives South Carolina’s highest honor By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Bruce Hammond Brutschy, an accomplished national martial arts tournament fighter and S.C. Black…
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Best Foot Forward
October 31, 2024
By Jeff Becraft I was once reading a book by Tony Dungy and he was describing a time in his life where he was heading into an interview with…
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Over 200 SC educators attend personal finance conference
October 31, 2024
On Monday, October 28, over 200 dedicated educators from across South Carolina gathered at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for the annual South Carolina Finance Forum, a premier event dedicated…
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The Last Pecan Pie
October 31, 2024
By Tom Poland When I heard Hurricane Helene destroyed some 42,000 pecan trees in Georgia, I thought of my mother and my last pecan pie, not the last…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to host open door event for prospective students
October 31, 2024
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for the arts in Greenville, is hosting its largest event of the year—Go Govie! Day—for families…
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Jessica Lerer Fickling joins Wyche’s litigation team
October 31, 2024
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced that Jessica Lerer Fickling has joined the firm as a Member in its litigation practice group. Fickling will concentrate…
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Inaugural WaterSC meeting brings together statewide collaborators to plan for the preservation and management of South Carolina’s water resources
October 31, 2024
Representatives from multiple state agencies and stakeholder groups joined Gov. Henry McMaster for the first meeting of the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group. WaterSC is a newly launched statewide initiative…
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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams to begin door-to-door visits with City of Columbia and Richland County residents
October 31, 2024
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will begin door-to-door visits with City of Columbia and Richland County residents Thursday, Oct. 31 in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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No tricks, only a treat! Catch the Comet for free to vote on Tuesday Nov. 5!
October 31, 2024
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) wants to help riders exercise their right to vote. The COMET fixed route buses and DART services will be free for those…
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City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign launch two Fitness Courts® bringing free community wellness to South Carolina’s Capital
October 30, 2024
The City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) unveiled not one, but two new outdoor Fitness Courts® at Greenview Park and Finlay Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at…
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Share the Warmth in your hometown this November
October 30, 2024
The Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. Columbia jumpstarted the drive with a donation of coats to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. This…
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AAC East, LLC expands Marlboro County operations
October 30, 2024
$6 million investment will create 25 new jobs FAST FACTS AAC East, LLC (AAC East) is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will create 25 new…
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On Veterans Day, learn about the Battle of Ia Drang at Richland Library
October 30, 2024
The battle of Ia Drang in 1965 was the first great clash between the U.S. and North Vietnamese armies. About 237 Americans were killed, along with 132 South Vietnamese, and…
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Áróra & Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D return to the State Museum
October 30, 2024
Plus, explore the museum after-hours during the Holiday Planetarium Lighting on Dec. 5 This holiday season, guests are invited to visit the South Carolina State Museum to explore the beauty…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC highlights the healing power of tissue donation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 30, 2024
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) is honoring tissue donors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for their decision to donate to so many women across the state of who are…
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Have a Murray Christmas!
October 30, 2024
Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale: Thursday, November 14 The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitors Center will host its annual Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale on Thursday, November 14, 2024.…
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Taste of Lake Murray Tickets on sale November 14
October 30, 2024
Light up the sky with early bird pricing, reserved seating, and more Taste of Lake Murray 2025, presented by Lexington Medical Center, is set for 6 p.m. on March 27,…
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Robinson Gray Member Grady Beard joins board of National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network
October 30, 2024
Grady Beard, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has joined the board of directors of the National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network. He was nominated and elected to the board…
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The reveal of the Scout® Traveler™ SUV and Scout® Terra™ truck concepts ushers in a new Scout era
October 30, 2024
Scout Motors Inc. recently introduced the next era of rugged trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUV) with the unveiling of two production-intent concept vehicles, the Scout® Traveler™ SUV and the Scout® Terra™ truck. The…
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SCDES announces recipients of DERA grant funding to support clean air projects
October 30, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has announced the winners of this year’s grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that supports South Carolina’s State Diesel…
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Legendary No Name Deli cuts ribbon to new Forest Acres location
October 29, 2024
Expanding to a second location, the deli and grill continues its tradition of quick, quality service No Name Deli – Columbia’s beloved spot for fast, fresh, and no-frills food –…
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Congaree National Park announces contract for Boardwalk Replacement Project
October 29, 2024
Congaree National Park officials announced that the contract has been awarded for the replacement of Boardwalk Loop Trail sections B, D, and F, which have exceeded their intended service life.…
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Bondex expands Edgefield County operations
October 29, 2024
Bondex, a leader in technical nonwoven manufacturing, announced it is expanding its Edgefield County operations. The company’s $18.8 million investment will create 13 new jobs. The expansion includes a new…
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Midlands Clay Arts Society Holiday Sale
October 29, 2024
You are invited to our 23rd Annual Midlands Clay Arts Holiday Sale, to be held December 5-7, 2024 at Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC. Over 35 local artists…
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Sustain SC Team grows with hiring of Senior VP of Conservation, Kristen Austin Gunter
October 29, 2024
Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced Kristen Austin Gunter has joined as Senior Vice President of Conservation. With…
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Alvin S. Glenn officer earns leadership honor upon graduation from Criminal Justice Academy Training
October 29, 2024
Richland County is proud to recognize an officer at the County’s Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center as a recent graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Detention (BD) training…
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South Carolina State Fair donates $200,000 for Hurricane Helene relief
October 29, 2024
Contributions to assist recovery and rebuilding in impacted areas The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announced a donation of $200,000 to support recovery efforts following the devastation…
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SC Philharmonic Presents “Andy & Friends” at Harbison Theatre
October 29, 2024
An evening of world-class chamber music with celebrated musicians Andy Armstrong, Stefan Jackiw, and Yoonah Kim The SC Philharmonic presents an evening of chamber music with “Andy & Friends” on…
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Local Handyman sculpts unique life-sized pink dinosaur display for Breast Cancer Awareness and Halloween
October 29, 2024
Fundraiser benefits American Cancer Society until November 14, General public encouraged to stop by and post photos Lexington-area native and master sculptor Christopher Price of Price Handyworks, LLC has created…
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Cason Development Group grows with new Property Manager
October 29, 2024
Cason Development Group has added Carson Gorenflo as a Property Manager. As a property manager, Gorenflo will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a portfolio of commercial and…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors attend announcement of Darlington County African American Museum
October 29, 2024
Studio 2LR, Inc., an architecture and interior design firm creating impact through transformative design, recently attended a press conference announcing the new Darlington County African American Museum. The Darlington County…
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ECSC announces new Pimento Cheese Passport partners
October 29, 2024
Participants can now savor 19 unique dishes and have a chance to choose one of their own Experience Columbia SC will be adding to its highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. Six…
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Experience Columbia announces new Pimento Cheese Passport partners
October 29, 2024
Today, Experience Columbia SC will be adding to its highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. Six new dishes and restaurant partners will be featured, and the public will have the opportunity to…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches new personal finance lesson for Elementary Students
October 29, 2024
Free classroom kit available for first 100 teachers who sign-up State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of a new personal finance lesson plan designed to engage kindergarten through second grade…
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Lake Murray Country returns to the World Food Championships November 8-11, 2024 | Indianapolis, IN
October 29, 2024
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced that Team Lake Murray Country will return to the World Food Championships (WFC) for the 4th year in a row – November 8-11 in Indianapolis, IL.…
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University of South Carolina Homecoming Commission and The Five Points Association to host ‘Paint the Town Garnet and Black’ Block Party
October 29, 2024
The Five Points Association in partnership with the University of South Carolina Homecoming Commission, announced the Paint the Town Garnet and Black Block Party, Presented by South Carolina Federal Credit…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis reveals his latest list of “Spooky Names” with unclaimed property
October 29, 2024
Once again channeling his inner Halloween spirit, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has a scared up another list of South Carolinians with “spooky names” that are owed unclaimed money in hopes…
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Historic Columbia wins prestigious National Historic Preservation Award
October 29, 2024
Historic Columbia announced that it has been honored with the Trustees’ Award for Organizational Excellence by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This prestigious award recognizes Historic Columbia’s evolution from…
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Grand opening for The Toasty Hot Spot in Five Points set for November 4
October 29, 2024
The Toasty Hot Spot will officially re-open its doors in Five Points on November 4. Located at 2002 Greene Street Suites A & B, the Toasty Hot Spot is a…
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