United Way of the Midlands names Jim Lehman 2024 Humanitarian of the Year
December 14, 2023
United Way of the Midlands will honor Jim Lehman as the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient on February 22, 2024, at the Pastides Alumni Center. The Humanitarian of…
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Gilliam appointed director of security
December 14, 2023
Newberry College has announced the appointment of Kevin Gilliam as its new director of security. “Kevin brings a wealth of experience and credentials to Newberry College,” said Dr. Carl Wells,…
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City of Columbia unveils 400 Laurel as the new Law Enforcement and Judicial Center
December 14, 2023The City of Columbia (COC) has announced the acquisition and future transformation of the iconic 400 Laurel, affectionately known as the Aflac building, into the new Law Enforcement and Judicial Center.…
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Richland Library awarded Power:Ed grant
December 14, 2023
Funding to Support Career Online High School Students Richland Library is the recipient of a $26,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan. This gift marks the third round of funding…
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AESC expanding Florence County electric vehicle gigafactory
December 14, 2023
AESC, a world-leading electric vehicle battery technology company, announced the expansion of its battery cell facility in Florence County. The $810 million investment will create 450 new jobs. Expected to…
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Quality Enclosures establishes first South Carolina operations in Clarendon County
December 14, 2023
$7.37 million investment will create 50 new jobs Quality Enclosures, a manufacturer of tempered glass shower enclosures, today announced that it will establish new operations in Clarendon County. The company’s…
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City of West Columbia receives highest recognition for financial reporting for the 32nd year
December 14, 2023
For the 32nd consecutive year, the City of West Columbia has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the…
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Richland One opens application period for magnet choice programs
December 14, 2023
Richland One is accepting applications for students to enroll in magnet choice programs for the 2024-2025 school year. The application deadline is January 31, 2024. Parents will be notified in…
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10 tips for tax season
December 14, 2023
What you need to know: Make sure you are prepared before tax season arrives! Gather and organize your receipts and documents. Wait until you have the right documents before filing.…
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Mungo Homes Foundation continues partnership with Emmanuwheel
December 14, 2023
During the 3rd Annual Week of Giving, the Mungo Homes Foundation continued its relationship with EmmanuWheel, who provides wheelchair ramps to the mobility-impaired individuals who cannot afford the cost of…
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LRADAC announces Mac Caldwell as new Vice President of Clinical Services
December 14, 2023
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Mac Caldwell has been hired as Vice President of Clinical Services. In his new role,…
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The General’s Hot Sauce donates $7,500 to the Big Red Barn Retreat in Columbia
December 14, 2023
Proceeds Raised at ‘Virtual’ Army-Navy Football Game Tailgate Party The General’s Hot Sauce, a Columbia-based, veteran-owned-and-operated small business, announced a donation of $7,500 to the Big Red Barn Retreat after…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden moving forward with Bridge to the Wild
December 14, 2023
County Councils Approve Next Steps for Transformation of Top-Ranked Zoo Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is grateful to Richland and Lexington County Councils and the citizens of the Midlands for their…
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Nelson Mullins names 2024 Partnership Class
December 14, 2023
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected 18 attorneys to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2024. Overall, the firm elected 18 new partners across 10 cities…
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LTC Hospitality Services brings Winter Wonderland to the Main Street District
December 14, 2023
Embrace the magic of the holiday season as Main Street transforms into a Winter Wonderland, courtesy of LTC Hospitality Services led by Scott Middleton, accompanied by Sara Middleton-Styles and Greg…
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Leadership Series – George Bailey, Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation, Inc.
December 14, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Resource Financial Services grants more than $1 million in waived lender fees to military service members and their families
December 14, 2023
Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, announced it has waived more than one million dollars in lender fees on VA Home Loans since 2020. That’s an…
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The main thing
December 14, 2023
By Jeff Becraft (Originally published on MidlandsBiz February 10, 2023) One of my mentors says, “Too many choices and too many voices.” He is right. Taking a shower is a…
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LS3P’s Columbia office recognizes team members’ anniversaries
December 14, 2023
LS3P congratulates eight Columbia team members celebrating their respective anniversaries, ranging from five to fifteen years. Associate Principals Clint Riddle, AIA and David Anderson AIA, along with Senior Associate Rohit…
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LS3P wins for SLED Forensics Lab at IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks Awards
December 14, 2023
LS3P Columbia office was honored with two design awards from the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Carolinas Chapter at the annual DesignWorks Awards event held in Charlotte, NC December 8th.…
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Allen Klump joins SCMA as VP of Government Relations
December 13, 2023
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Allen Klump has joined the organization as its Vice President of Government Relations. “We are excited to welcome Allen to the SCMA…
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Genesis Healthcare, Inc. receives prestigious HRSA Health Center Quality Leader Award for the fourth consecutive year
December 13, 2023
Genesis Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services in South Carolina, proudly announces its receipt of the Gold Level Health Center Quality Leader Award from the Health Resources and Services…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors earns a 2023 IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks Award
December 13, 2023
Studio 2LR, Inc., an architecture and interior design firm creating impact through transformative design, was the recent Award Winner in the Government/Institutional category for Orangeburg County Library & Conference Center…
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Merry Everything, a new online storefront, launches, offering an inspired shopping experience around the joy of giving
December 13, 2023
Life is a gift, and local entrepreneur Jamie Prince has created Merry Everything to remind us to celebrate season of it. Prince, who also owns Flourish – a boutique public…
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Colliers represents buyer in the sale of Downtown Columbia office building
December 12, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Matthew Pollard represented HHP Law Group in the purchase of a 5,000-square-foot building located at 2020 Assembly Street in Downtown Columbia. “HHP Law Group needed more…
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Google publishes “Local Year in Search 2023” for South Carolina
December 12, 2023
Google released its 23rd annual Year in Search, offering insight into who and what people cared about this year across the globe, including trending topics right here in South Carolina.…
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Call for applications: Riggs Partners’ CreateAthon 2024 offers pro bono marketing to nonprofits
December 12, 2023
Riggs Partners will hold its 26th annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on March 7-8, 2024. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing…
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Applications for 4K Child Development in Richland Two will be available in February
December 12, 2023
Parents seeking to enroll their children in the Richland School District Two Center for Child Development should start preparing now. Applications for the Center for Child Development will be available…
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New board members elected, community supporters honored at Senior Resources’ Annual Award Celebration
December 12, 2023
Senior Resources, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting independent living for seniors in Columbia, celebrated the achievements of the past year, introduced new board members, and honored outstanding community partners…
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Newberry College honors largest-ever fall graduating class
December 12, 2023
“The table is set. It is time for you to take a seat at that table so that you can eat, and so that you can leave no crumbs,” said…
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Palmetto Citizens names new chief revenue officer
December 12, 2023
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union announced Carol Addy as their new chief revenue officer (CRO). As CRO, she will oversee their mortgage, commercial lending, and wealth management divisions. Addy brings…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kelsey Carter, Camp Cole
December 12, 2023
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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Midlands leaders selected for Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025
December 12, 2023
Two Midlands leaders have been selected for Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2025. The Fellowship brings together a small group of established leaders with a wide range of thought, professions, geographic…
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Fairfield school leader named SC Secondary Principal of the Year
December 12, 2023
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Dr. Tracie Swilley the 2024 South Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year. Dr. Swilley is principal of Fairfield Central High…
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USDA-funded projects create economic opportunity in underserved rural South Carolina communities
December 12, 2023
Announcement Also Includes Unveiling of New Resources to Ensure Access to Federal Programs U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover today announced over $587,000…
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Dominion Energy begins restoration work at Lake Murray dam
December 12, 2023
Recreational areas to remain open, parking reduced As part of a multi-year restoration project along the Lake Murray dam, Dominion Energy will begin work to extend operations of critical…
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South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association recognized with award for outstanding marketing campaign
December 12, 2023
The Council of State Restaurant Associations (CSRA) announced the recipients of this year’s CSRA Awards Program. Four state associations, including the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA), were honored…
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Origin launches “Home for the Holidays” campaign providing foreclosure counseling & support services for South Carolinians
December 12, 2023
“Origin SC is changing lives and giving hope… and I wouldn’t have been able to do this without your help.” – Ashley D, Former Client Origin SC, a leading state-wide…
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New hospital industrial maintenance youth apprenticeship launching in the Pee Dee thanks to a $25,000 Power:Ed grant to Big Picture Learning
December 11, 2023Big Picture Learning (BPL), has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the creation of a hospital industrial maintenance youth apprenticeship…
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Sarah Kenefsky joins C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
December 11, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Sarah Kenefsky has joined the company as a sales associate. With over 20 years of calling the Upstate home, Sarah’s journey…
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Marketing Minute Video: The Importance of Consistency
December 11, 2023
Marketing Minute by Lee Bonner, NP Strategy Consistency is the backbone of public relations. This week’s video underscores the significance of consistency in brand development and provides a few…
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School District Five digital integration specialist honored by SC Farm Bureau
December 11, 2023
A Lexington-Richland School District Five digital integration specialist has been selected to receive the 2023 Betty J. DeWitt Outstanding Educator Award from SC Farm Bureau. Heather Reitenga received the award…
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Tri County Play Collaborative selected to participate in national Nature Everywhere Communities initiative
December 10, 2023
Goal is to increase equitable access to nature The Children & Nature Network, the National League of Cities and KABOOM! have partnered to launch a new initiative designed to increase…
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Infinity Marketing celebrates 30 years in business
December 10, 2023
Infinity Marketing, an award-winning integrated marketing agency established in 1993, is turning 30 this fall, and no one is prouder than Tony Williams, who has taken the occasion as an…
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The Big Red Barn Retreat receives $175,000 gift from Unum Group
December 10, 2023
Gift will support alternative treatment programs for veterans, active-duty service members and first responders The Big Red Barn Retreat will use a $175,000 gift from Unum Group in celebration of…
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Sheriff Lott, deputies, and the Grinch ring bells for the Salvation Army
December 8, 2023Record-setting Sheriff’s Department welcomes holiday shoppers in northeast Columbia By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the…
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ILIH’s Spence Taylor named Health Care Hero
December 8, 2023
Dr. Spence Taylor, M.D, the CEO OF Integral Leaders in Health, has been honored as a Health Care Hero, recognizing his decades of work in changing the medical care environment…
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MTC students, faculty, staff, and alumni Invited to audition for Annual Talent Show
December 8, 2023
Open auditions for the MTC Showoff are set for January 23rd. Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni who have a special talent could win $1000 as the “Biggest Showoff.” At open…
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South Carolina two-star addresses retiring U.S. military special operators
December 8, 2023Event held on Pearl Harbor Day at Fort Bragg (today Fort Liberty), N.C. Maj. Gen. Tom Mullikin, PhD, delivered the keynote address to the HONOR FOUNDATION GROUP recognizing and celebrating…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces 2024 MLK Celebration keynote speakers
December 8, 2023
Beginning on January 11, 2024, South Carolinians will come together to celebrate Charleston’s 52nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Put on by YWCA Greater Charleston each year,…
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