The Luck Of The Draw
February 14, 2024
By Tom Poland December 1, 1969, was no ordinary Monday. It was a day when your birthday was your destiny. In Athens, Georgia’s Benton Apartments my roommates and I…
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Beth Richardson joins S.C. Chapter of Women’s White Collar Defense Association
February 14, 2024
Beth Richardson, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been accepted for membership in the newly-formed South Carolina chapter of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association. WWCDA promotes the…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces seven emerging artist grantees
February 14, 2024
Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and career mentoring. The SCAC defines emerging…
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Nonprofit Columbia Food & Wine Festival launches tickets for April 24-28 events
February 14, 2024
The Festival Recently Transitioned into a Nonprofit and Refreshed Branding, Prepares for its Biggest Year Yet The Columbia Food & Wine Festival has released event details, and tickets are on…
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Columbia SC Visitors Center, One Columbia to host artists pop-ups
February 14, 2024
WHO: Columbia SC Visitors Center WHAT: The Columbia SC Visitors Center has partnered with One Columbia for Arts and Culture to host artist pop-ups outside of the VC on weekends. The…
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Cayce’s Soiree on State returns on March 23
February 14, 2024
The ‘Party in the Street’ will feature local artists, local vendors, and live music in the Cayce River Arts District The Soiree on State will return to Cayce’s State Street on Saturday,…
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Riggs Partners announces 2024 CreateAthon® non profit clients
February 14, 2024
Five South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 26th annual CreateAthon®. The marketing marathon will begin…
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Newberry College master’s degrees among most affordable
February 14, 2024
Newberry College’s master’s programs have been named among the most affordable in the United States, according to rankings released by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. Newberry stands at No. 16 out of 50 schools…
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USA Blind Soccer holds Kickoff for Inclusion event in Miami
February 14, 2024
February 24 event in collaboration with Miami Lighthouse for the Blind The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) and USA Blind Soccer will hold a special event in Miami on…
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Big Changes for SC7 Expedition 2024
February 14, 2024Spring start date instead of Summer and a three-day resiliency conference in May W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7) expedition are in full swing…
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S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 14, 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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St. Pat’s in Five Points’ Official Kickoff Event set for Thursday, Feb. 29
February 14, 2024
CThe Official Kickoff to St. Pat’s in Five Points, presented by the Fountain Division of W.P. Law, Inc., is set for 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the main…
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Plans announced for modern residential living near Historic Columbia Districts
February 14, 2024
$94.5 million investment lays groundwork for planned 300-bed apartment complex Streams Development and Century Development Partners have announced plans to construct a 300-unit market-rate apartment complex in Columbia. The $94.5 million…
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Dominion Energy reminds customers of available energy assistance
February 14, 2024
Dominion Energy representatives attended an event last week on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible customers with their energy costs through federal…
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Colliers Columbia Multifamily Report: Occupancy increased ahead of expected wave of deliveries
February 13, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights Columbia’s multifamily market performance improved from the fourth quarter of 2022, with increases in occupancy, net absorption…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Jonathan Moon in Columbia
February 13, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Jonathan Moon has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Jonathan is an associate and works with our economic development and M&A practices. Before joining Haynsworth…
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Colliers brokers sale of industrial building on Candi Lane
February 13, 2024
Crawford Prezioso of Colliers | South Carolina represented Gamwell Investments in the sale of a ±16,000-square-foot industrial building located at 212 Candi Lane to The Brimel, LLC. The building is…
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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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