Dominion Energy South Carolina shares five tips for a safe, energy-efficient holiday season
November 30, 2023
With the holidays in full swing, Dominion Energy South Carolina is sharing tips for how to stay safe and save energy when decorating your home this season. “You don’t have…
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South Carolina leaders graduate from economic development training program
November 30, 2023
The SC Economic Development Institute graduates 62 community leaders The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) announced that 62 state and community leaders…
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New HOPE sign in the Main Street District
November 30, 2023
A familiar public art installation is getting an upgrade on Main Street, just in time for the holiday season. The HOPE sign, formally called “Hope for Columbia,” has become a…
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Dine, shop, mingle and crawl at Light Up NOMA 2023
November 30, 2023
Entertainment, Tree Lighting, Special Offers, a Cookie Crawl and More North Columbia Business Association kicks-off the Holiday Season NOMA style The annual Light Up NOMA district-wide event, kicks off the holiday…
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Little surprises
November 30, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Life is filled with little surprises. Last week, I was on my way home from work and I decided to stop by a grocery store. As…
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Meet Chef Jason Smith at Mast Store on December 7
November 30, 2023
Self-taught chef and Food Network star Jason Smith is signing his recently released cookbook, Lord Honey: Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist, at the Mast General Store in Downtown…
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River Bluff Men’s Soccer Head Coach, Phil Savitz, announces retirement after 44 years of coaching, including 11 years at River Bluff High School
November 30, 2023
After an illustrious 44-year career in coaching, including an unparalleled 33-year tenure as the Men’s Head Soccer Coach at Irmo High School and the last 11 years at River Bluff…
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Fireflies Clubhouse Manager wins League Award
November 30, 2023
Andreas recognized as Carolina League Home Clubhouse Attendant of the Year The Fireflies, in conjunction with the Carolina League and Minor League Baseball, announced that Clubhouse Manager Christian Andreas has…
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John Maxwell Leadership Summit returns to CIU in 2024
November 29, 2023
Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on Feb. 22, 2024 for his seventh Leadership Summit in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place…
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Water Rescue on the Saluda River: Three men saved through the combined efforts of multiple agencies
November 29, 2023
In a feat of courage and collaboration, three men were rescued from the swift currents and rapids of the Saluda River. This successful rescue mission stands as a testament to…
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Angie Aparo joins forces with USC School of Music Dean Tayloe Harding for Rockin’ Resolutions Fundraiser
November 29, 2023
Renowned singer/songwriter Angie Aparo, recognized for his multi-platinum successes, is set to headline the upcoming Rockin’ Resolutions Fundraiser, a musical celebration organized by the University of South Carolina School of…
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Alex Whitten of Daniel Whitten Inspections achieves home inspection license
November 29, 2023
Alex Whitten, a home inspector with Daniel Whitten Inspections, has passed the South Carolina certification exam and achieved his home inspection license. Whitten joined the firm in 2022 as a…
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My Father’s Razor
November 29, 2023
By Tom Poland November 15 my father will have been gone twenty years. Twenty years. Seems like yesterday when he lay in a bed at MUSC in Charleston. Seems…
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Two Richland Two Principals named the best in South Carolina
November 29, 2023
This is a historic week for Richland School District Two. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Dr. Sabina Mosso-Taylor the 2024 South Carolina Elementary Principal of…
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Colliers Retail Report: Retail fundamentals remain strong across the state
November 29, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Key retail performance metrics in South Carolina were stable for the third quarter of 2023 and…
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Give and Receive at the Laurens Libraries this Holiday Season
November 29, 2023
This December, the Laurens Public Libraries offer two ways to help those less fortunate in our community. The Food for Fines program gives you the opportunity to have your fines…
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LRADAC announces Tifani Moore as new Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation
November 28, 2023LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces that Tifani Moore has been promoted to the position of Executive Director of the LRADAC Foundation.…
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S.C. Arts Commission debuts new brand, websites
November 28, 2023
The South Carolina Arts Commission is excited to announce a striking new brand, along with a new website, that better represents the agency’s work and the South Carolina creatives it…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Meredith Trout, BEATS Barre Studio
November 28, 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 Technical College Golf Classic sets record
November 28, 2023
The Midlands Technical College Foundation hosted its annual Golf Classic on November 6 and shattered another record for the amount raised. This year’s $100,000 in donations exceed the $75,000 and…
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John Brunty Coaching offering Sober Curious Workshops for those wanting to quit drinking or cut back on their consumption
November 28, 2023
Have you ever thought your alcohol consumption may be a problem and you might need to stop? Or have you ever thought you may need to cut back on drinking?…
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BOC Sciences celebrates Nobel Prize awarded to Scientists behind COVID-19 vaccines
November 28, 2023
BOC Sciences expressed its congratulations to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for being recipients of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognized…
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City Council Highlights | November 21, 2023
November 28, 2023During the City Council meeting, City Council approved several items on the consent agenda that continue to invest in water and sewer infrastructure. Items 16 and 17 include important work…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced Charity Fraud Awareness Week and releases Wise Giving & Professional Solicitor Report for 2022-2023
November 28, 2023
Secretary of State Mark Hammond joined other state, federal, and international charities regulators to announce Charity Fraud Awareness Week, which runs from November 27th through December 1st. As part of Charity…
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Big D Butcher: A Local Meat Stop for Everyone
November 28, 2023
Situated on Torrington Road in Clinton, Big D Butcher is the preferred destination for many locals seeking top-notch meats. This small-town butcher shop provides a diverse range of meats, from…
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Taste of Lake Murray tickets on sale now! 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray Fundraiser
November 28, 2023
Early-bird sale ends on February 14 at Midnight Tickets are on sale now for The Social Event of the Year, the Taste of Lake Murray, presented by Lexington Medical Center, on March 21,…
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Historic Columbia and Columbia Green launch Columbia Canopy Project
November 28, 2023
Historic Columbia and Columbia Green announced the launch the public phase of the Columbia Canopy Project, a multifaceted effort to address the impacts of structural racism on Columbia’s historically marginalized…
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Preparing for tax season? You can now access past copies of Individual Income Tax returns on MyDORWAY!
November 28, 2023
What you need to know: Taxpayers can now access transcripts of past SC Individual Income Tax returns if they have an account in MyDORWAY, the SCDOR’s free online tax portal.…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
November 28, 2023
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is accepting applications for the 2024 NxLevel Microentrepreneur and 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel Microentrepreneur program…
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Yellow-legged hornet detected in Jasper County; Clemson officials ask public to report large hornets
November 28, 2023
An invasive yellow-legged hornet was trapped in Jasper County last week, according to Clemson University officials tasked with protecting the state’s beekeeping industry. The hornet was captured Nov. 9, and…
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AG producers to expand markets and create jobs in 37 states and Puerto Rico
November 28, 2023
$33.2 Million Investment in South Carolina Supports New and Better Market Opportunities and Expands Existing Ones U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making investments…
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SC Educator Supply and Demand Report released: Concerns rise over increasing teacher vacancies
November 28, 2023The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has unveiled its 2023-24 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report, revealing a surge in teacher vacancies across South Carolina. Since 2001,…
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Colliers Retail Report: Vacancy falls as lease rates and absorption increase
November 27, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Vacancy decreased to 2.84% in the third quarter of 2023 with the absorption of 106,360 square feet…
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Sheriff Leon Lott receives Salvation Army bell-ringer commendation award
November 22, 2023Lott accepts the award on behalf of the men and women of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott received the Salvation…
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The Nick unveils exclusive Palmetto Society
November 22, 2023
The Nickelodeon, Main Street’s arthouse cinema, announces the launch of the Palmetto Society – a new tier of recognition for annual giving. The Palmetto Society is a testament to The…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge over $110,000 to United Way
November 21, 2023
Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a “Colliers Gives” campaign to raise funds for local United Way agencies and to volunteer with Home Works of America Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC –…
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Colliers announces Real Estate Management Services team hires in Columbia
November 21, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announced three new hires for its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in Columbia. Kerstin Mink has joined the company as Property Manager for the Synergy…
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Treating people like people
November 21, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Last week we had our Gala for Our Place of Hope. We brought in a guy by the name of Luke Knowles. Now, I was part…
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The Morning Routine
November 21, 2023
By Tom Poland Come daybreak, my preferred time to get moving, I check on my neighbor’s flag. I check to see that his place is ok after another night…
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HighRun DataScience launches new data-driven solutions for the pharmaceutical and clinical industry
November 21, 2023
HighRun DataScience, a leading provider of data science solutions, announced the launch of a new suite of services for the pharmaceutical and clinical industry, including clinical trial design, data analysis…
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Habitat affiliates in Laurens and Greenville merge to create more affordable housing
November 21, 2023
Using an all-volunteer team of dedicated board members working with the community, Habitat for Humanity of Laurens County has done an amazing job for the past 20 years of meeting…
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Swing, Shuffle, and Shout — The Holidays are Happening at Harbison Theatre
November 21, 2023
Swing, Shuffle, and Shout – The Holidays are Happening at Harbison Theatre Enjoy returning favorites and classic tales with a twist! Back by popular demand, A Christmas Carol, returns to…
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Robinson Gray member Amanda Mellard joins board of SCDTAA
November 21, 2023
Amanda Mellard, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has joined the board of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association as an at-large member. The SCDTAA is an association…
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President of Addison Homes Todd Usher presents at Department of Energy/National Science Foundation event on Ambient Energy in Buildings
November 21, 2023
Todd Usher, founder and President of Addison Homes, a local home builder that specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes, has offered a presentation at a Department of Energy event held…
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Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray
November 21, 2023
Parade Registration Ends Monday @ Noon Lake Murray Country’s Christmas Light Boat Parade, returns on Saturday, December 2. Don’t miss this FREE family waterfront event that will get everyone in the…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis thanks Charleston County Treasurer Mary Tinkler for her support returning unclaimed property
November 21, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis extended his appreciation to Charleston County Treasurer Mary Tinkler for her continued efforts to return unclaimed property to Lowcountry citizens. “Treasurer Tinkler has been a valued partner…
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Sunrise Café opens its doors on Main Street
November 21, 2023The City of Columbia Economic Development Office and The Main Street District marked the opening of Sunrise Café on Main Street. Sunrise Café, launched by military veteran Johnny Davis, serves…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. on Black Friday
November 21, 2023
Exclusive $15 Black Friday ticket offer for St. Pat’s festival in Columbia, S.C. St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns Saturday, March 16, for its 42nd…
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South Carolina Trail Towns project putting Palmetto State municipalities on the map
November 20, 2023
Trail Town designations launched by the S.C. National Heritage Corridor Last summer, S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, officials with the S.C. National Heritage Corridor and those of the statewide SC7…
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Paul Hartley, SIOR to partner with son in Charleston, SC
November 20, 2023
Paul Hartley, SIOR, Senior Broker and Director of Office Properties at Trinity Partners’ Columbia, SC office, has announced that he will be moving from Columbia to his primary home in…
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