Thomas Tafel of Lexington Medical Center selected as 2024 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year
February 13, 2024
United Way of the Midlands will recognize Thomas Tafel of Lexington Medical Center, as the recipient of the 2024 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award during the Humanitarian…
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Lexington Chamber to host “LEXPO 2024: Lexington’s Largest Business Expo”
February 13, 2024
LEXPO, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s annual business trade show, is bringing together more than 90 businesses, of all sizes, and local restaurants to connect with consumers and network.…
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S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 13, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
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Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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Richland Two kicks off fourth annual student hackathon
February 13, 2024
Students challenged to improve their schools and community Always in search of the next bright idea, Richland School District Two, in Columbia, SC, is set to host its fourth annual…
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CPI for all items rose 0.3% in January; shelter up
February 13, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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SC Nonprofit Summit 2024: Bringing Together Leaders for Collective Impact
February 13, 2024
North Charleston, SC ~ February 13, 2024 South Carolina’s annual Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, our state’s association of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community organizations and sponsored by Dominion Energy,…
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Bill Connor Law Firm commemorates six years
February 13, 2024
Firm offering limited-time discounted legal services upon request By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Bill Connor Law Firm, LLC, is commemorating its six-year anniversary this month, the practice having first…
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Men’s Basketball added to Columbia College Athletics
February 12, 2024
Following the successful integration of male students into the residential experience at Columbia College, Koala Athletics is thrilled to announce the addition of Men’s Basketball to our robust athletic program…
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Meet C.J., the crisis intervention K-9
February 12, 2024This deputy brings an unusually calming peace to cops, the community and critical incidents By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Those of us in law enforcement know what K-9s do: They…
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Columbia lawn maintenance company sold to new owner
February 12, 2024
Columbia Lawn Maintenance Company Sold to New Owner Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading mergers and acquisitions adviser for privately held businesses, is excited to announce the successful sale of Green…
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Manufacturing Madness Is Back!
February 12, 2024
3rd Annual Contest to Pick the Next Coolest Thing Made in SC The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has launched the 3rd annual Manufacturing Madness contest. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield…
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Magnet Schools of America selects three Richland Two Schools to receive Merit Awards
February 12, 2024
Three schools in Richland School District Two are 2024 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Merit Award winners. MSA is the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Ridge View High…
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Last chance to explore the Northern Lights with Áróra at the State Museum
February 12, 2024
Special planetarium experience closes February 29 The South Carolina State Museum is offering guests one last opportunity to explore the beauty of the Northern Lights with Áróra closing at the end of…
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New traffic pattern – Calhoun Street improvements
February 12, 2024Long-planned improvements to fourteen blocks of Calhoun Street (Wayne to Harden) include resurfacing (from Wayne to Gregg), restriping, and the installation of bike accommodations. This project includes a change in…
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GSSM, SC Technical College System partner to host summer camps for rising 6th – 8th grade students
February 12, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) are partnering to offer summer day camps across the state for rising…
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Sydney Gardner joins SC Bar Foundation as director of finance & development
February 12, 2024
The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomed Sydney Gardner as its new director of finance & development. It’s a new position at the Foundation, combining responsibility for both raising funds and…
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Fort Jackson commander receives 2nd star
February 12, 2024
The U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson commander will be promoted to the rank of Major General in a ceremony at 8:00 a.m., February 14th, at the Fort Jackson…
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Sistercare Partners with SCVAN and others for “Leap of Love” event
February 12, 2024
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Hosted by the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), Sistercare, and other community partners, “Leap of Love” is an event for parents and…
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SCVCS student chosen for prestigious Aim High Flight Academy
February 12, 2024
Jack Stapleton, an 11th grade student at the South Carolina Virtual Charter School (SCVCS), has been selected as one of 170 students nationwide to participate in the prestigious Aim High…
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Announcing Disability Next Door SC
February 12, 2024
A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $75,000 Power:Ed grant
February 8, 2024
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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Coalition argues for business liability reform
February 8, 2024
SCCLR wants wording corrected in existing law By Alex Junes-Ward Representatives and supporters of the South Carolina Coalition for Lawsuit Reform (SCCLR) gathered on the south steps of the…
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Karin Freeland now offering group coaching programs for women who are struggling with burnout and balance
February 8, 2024
A recent Pew Research Center study showed that 46% of American workers don’t use their full paid time off, vacation days and sick leave each year. The study also found…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Joseph D. Dickey, Jr.
February 8, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Joseph D. Dickey, Jr. has joined the firm as a shareholder in Columbia, SC. Joseph focuses his practice on representing businesses, governmental entities, individuals…
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SCbio honors McMaster, life science leaders at industry conference
February 8, 2024
SCbio gathered hundreds of life science leaders from across South Carolina and the United States in Greenville to open SCBIO 2024, the state’s premier life sciences conference, honoring leaders who…
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Beach Commercial employees honored with prestigious marketing awards
February 8, 2024
Charleston’s oldest locally family owned full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, announced that two of its brokers have received prestigious marketing awards within…
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10 common mistakes to avoid on your SC Income Tax return
February 8, 2024
What you need to know: Mistakes are far more common when returns are filed using paper. That’s why the SCDOR and the IRS recommend filing online. Don’t claim the EITC…
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South Carolina HS students selected for United States Senate Youth Program
February 8, 2024
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced two South Carolina high school students have been selected as delegates to the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Each delegate…
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Richland Library introduces new Entrepreneurs-in-Residence
February 8, 2024
Meet the Creative Problem Solver, Michele Dugar Richland Library is pleased to announce Michele Duggar as the first Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) of 2024. Michele Dugar is both an educator and a practitioner…
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My Dad is the greatest man I have ever met
February 7, 2024
By Jeff Becraft And the thing is, I’m not the only one that would say that. And even further, it’s not just family members that would say that. There…
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Ordering Please, One Big Boy
February 7, 2024
By Tom Poland Daddy set me straight. “If you want some spending money, get a job.” Thus did I work two jobs while going through college at Georgia. I…
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Scholastic selects 12 educators to join the Second Annual Teacher Fellows Cohort
February 7, 2024K-8 Educators Share Classroom Expertise and Practices to Help Guide and Inform Scholastic’s Education Product Development Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, announced its selection of 12…
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At 19, Dennis DuPuis flew helicopters in combat in Vietnam
February 7, 2024
Dennis DuPuis wasn’t the only soldier in his family to serve in Vietnam. His father, an Army Signal Corps master sergeant who had served in the Second World War and…
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Lisle Traywick becomes state chair of ABA’s Council of Appellate Lawyers
February 7, 2024
Lisle Traywick, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been named South Carolina state chair of the Council of Appellate Lawyers for the American Bar Association. The ABA describes…
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Lexington Medical Center hosting Second Annual Technical College Career Fair
February 7, 2024
Lexington Medical Center will be hosting the 2nd Annual Technical College Career Fair on Friday, February 23, 2024. The career fair will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.…
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New itinerary announced and tickets on sale for COR’s Crash Course Columbia, March 7-8
February 7, 2024
COR (Columbia Opportunity Resource) continues to boost local pride and talent retention through its innovative program. Crash Course Columbia has held 10 tours with more than 150 participants of diverse…
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Aflac supports 50 South Carolina nonprofits with $411,824 in grants
February 7, 2024
Aflac awarded $411,824 to 50 South Carolina nonprofit organizations during its 2023 spring and fall grant cycles. Funds support programs and services that promote health and well-being, advance education and…
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Flock and Rally welcomes Scott Harris, seasoned industry expert, as Director of Advertising
February 7, 2024
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes longtime industry professional, Scott Harris, as its new director of advertising. With nearly two decades…
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Cyberwoven marketing director joins Main Street District Board
February 7, 2024
Merritt Named One of Two New Board Members for the District Shayla Merritt, marketing director of Cyberwoven, an award-winning brand, digital marketing, and website design and development firm, joins the…
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Wyche expands its litigation team to meet growing client needs
February 7, 2024
Wyche, P.A. has added three new attorneys as it expands to meet growing client needs. Rachel Horton, Miranda Nelson, and Graham Pitman have joined the firm as associates. Rachel Horton’s practice focuses on complex…
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Main Street District appoints Beth Frost as a member of the Board of Directors
February 7, 2024
Main Street District appoints Beth Frost, Director of Business Development of Cohn Corporation as a new member of the Board of Directors. As a board member, Beth will help guide…
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Columbia College ranks in U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs
February 7, 2024
At the beginning of each year, U.S. News and World Report releases their rankings for Best Online Programs in an effort to aid future college students in making necessary decisions…
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Nationally recognized Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Michael C. Bunda
February 7, 2024
Attorney Michael C. Bunda has joined the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. An experienced litigator, Bunda graduated from the University of South Carolina’s…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
February 7, 2024
SkilRedi and VBASE Oil Company were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations Limited Company and FinSiteful received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching…
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USC retains No. 1 ranking in online master’s in nursing
February 7, 2024
For the fourth straight year, the University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing is ranked No. 1 in the country for its online master’s in nursing program, according to U.S.…
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SCDOT to hold public involvement meeting in Calhoun County
February 7, 2024
SCDOT will hold a public involvement meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024 regarding the proposed intersection improvements to US 21 (Columbia Highway) at SC 6 (Caw Caw Highway)/SC 172 (Bull…
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New species of 65 million-year-old fossil shark discovered
February 7, 2024
Shark was one of the ocean’s top predators after the extinction of the dinosaurs A team of scientists is pleased to announce the discovery of a new fossil shark species…
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“SCETV Safe Space” campaign receives award for community engagement
February 7, 2024
SCETV Safe Space, a multiplatform initiative from South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a Silver Award in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards. The annual awards recognize purpose and mission-driven work from people, companies…
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SC Department of Commerce announces 2024 Relentless Challenge grant awards
February 7, 2024
15 projects across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the recipients of its 2024 Relentless Challenge grant, which…
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