Leadership Columbia Class of 2025 applications now open
January 18, 2024
What is Leadership Columbia? Leadership Columbia is the region’s signature leadership program offered through the Columbia Chamber. Since its inception in 1972, Leadership Columbia has nurtured and engaged the leadership…
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Richland County Economic Development Office announces record-breaking year with $2.35B+ total investment and 4,532 new jobs
January 18, 2024
County officials and local stakeholders celebrate historic achievements at Annual Report Breakfast featuring Scout Motors The Richland County Economic Development Office celebrated a record-breaking year of achievements from 2023, including…
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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based Digital Agency, wins Silver Davey Award
January 18, 2024
Firms First Davey Award for Work with AgFirst Farm Credit Bank Cyberwoven, a full-service brand, marketing, and web agency, announced it won its first ever Davey Award for its work…
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Leadership Series – Kevin Shwedo, The SC Department of Motor Vehicles
January 18, 2024
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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So what are you going to do now?
January 18, 2024
By Jeff Becraft “So what are you going to do now?” That’s what someone said to me one time when I had just described a situation that years ago,…
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More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series returns February 2
January 18, 2024
Dr. Tammy Kernodle opens season 3 with performance of “She Sang Freedom” The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series Featuring Tammy Kernodle, the season…
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Dr. Bill Jones named new president of Columbia International University
January 18, 2024
The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Bill Jones as the new president of CIU. Jones currently serves as CIU chancellor and previously served as CIU president…
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John Boyd selected to Sustain SC Board of Directors
January 18, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that John Boyd has been selected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors for Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the…
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Ron Hagell to tell how he collected intelligence in Vietnam
January 18, 2024
The movies notwithstanding, intelligence work has little to do with drinking shaken martinis while wearing a designer tuxedo. In the real world, in wartime, it’s about things like sweating in…
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First Reliance partners with Apiture for digital banking platform
January 18, 2024
First Reliance Bank announced that through its partnership with Apiture, Apiture has received an award, marking its third consecutive win for digital banking innovation. The awards program celebrates outstanding achievements…
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EV leader Tesla to open state-of-the-art logistics operations in Greenville County, SC
January 18, 2024
Electric car maker selects Fountain Inn for first major presence in Palmetto State; Fox Hill Business Park to host state-of-the-art distribution facility to support Tesla growth in Southeast Tesla will open…
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SCMA announces the inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program
January 18, 2024
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program. The class is comprised of nineteen professionals representing a variety of manufacturing industry…
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Ageratum, Wood, & Water
January 17, 2024
By Tom Poland On a Sunday walk I spotted a splash of blue. Blue wildflowers. They say blue flowers are sometimes difficult to grow in gardens. “They say.” That was…
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Collins & Lacy president, Christian Stegmaier, appointed to Primerus Board of Directors
January 17, 2024
A second generation of leadership has emerged on the Primerus Board of Directors with the recent appointment of two new members, according to Jack Buchanan, founder and president of the…
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Zack Young joins LCK as Project Manager in Columbia office
January 17, 2024
LCK announces that Zack Young has joined its project management team in the Columbia office as Project Manager. Young will fulfill the role of owner’s representative for assigned LCK projects…
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Colliers Columbia Industrial Report: Year over year improvement creates positive outlook for 2024
January 17, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Columbia finished 2023 with a 4.08% increase in inventory for the year, a 24.77% increase in average…
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Robinson Gray names Chris Boguski a Member of the firm
January 17, 2024
Robinson Gray has named attorney Christopher Lee Boguski a Member of the law firm. He was voted into the position in December 2023. “Since joining us four years ago, Chris…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel receives King Distinguished Service Award
January 17, 2024
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has received the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award from the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. The honor…
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Eagle Scout Joseph Pope to receive Scouting’s highest honor for lifesaving
January 17, 2024
The Indian Waters Council of the Boy Scouts of America will present Scouting’s highest award for lifesaving to one of its own – Eagle Scout Joseph Pope of Columbia. On…
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Colliers South Carolina Industrial Report: Statewide performance continues to improve
January 17, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights Overall performance metrics remained robust across the state in the fourth quarter of 2023, with most…
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Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall announces retirement
January 17, 2024
After nearly 30 years of service to the State of South Carolina, Christy A. Hall, the Secretary of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, announced her retirement effective…
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SCRA contributes over $1.19 billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 17, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.19 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2023. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study…
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Dominion Energy offers tips to manage energy bills as temperatures drop
January 17, 2024
Provides guidance for tankless water heaters With temperatures dipping, Dominion Energy is providing simple solutions to help customers manage their energy usage and bills this winter. “It’s important to remember that…
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Sustain SC announced new Executive Committee and Board Members
January 17, 2024
Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced its 2024 Board of Directors with a new Chair and two…
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Spectrum Reach seeking 250 underserved businesses for 2024 ‘Pay It Forward’ program
January 17, 2024
Initiative will Provide Eligible Small Businesses Access to a Free Ad Campaign Worth $15,000, Plus Marketing and Creative Support, and Educational Resources Spectrum Reach, the advertising sales business of Charter…
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54th Annual Upstate South Carolina Boat Show returns to Greenville Convention Center January 25-28
January 17, 2024
Start planning for summer at the lake at the 54th Annual Upstate SC Boat Show at the Greenville Convention Center from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28, 2024. This…
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NAI Columbia Gregory Lamar Team executes $1.2 million sale
January 17, 2024
NAI Columbia’s Gregory Lamar Team consisting of John Gregory, Bill Lamar, and Tristan Lee, recently sold 1025 and 1035 Dreyfus Road in Columbia, South Carolina to Cason Development Group for…
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SHL Medical further strengthens vertical capabilities with the acquisition of US manufacturer Superior Tooling Inc
January 17, 2024
SHL Medical (SHL), a world-leading provider of advanced drug delivery solutions headquartered in Switzerland, proudly announces the acquisition of Superior Tooling Inc., a Wake Forest, North Carolina-based manufacturer of plastic…
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Conservatives for Clean Energy – South Carolina announces new team member
January 17, 2024
Conservatives for Clean Energy South Carolina (CCE-SC) announced that Hunter Sox will serve as the organization’s new Communications Director. Sox will be the state organization’s go-to spokesperson and communications professional…
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SCDMV Book Drive to support Original Six My First Library initiative
January 17, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is again partnering with the Original Six (O6) Foundation to support its “My First Library” campaign. Through “My First Library,” kindergarten students…
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Sustain SC announces new executive committee and board members
January 17, 2024
Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced its 2024 Board of Directors with a new Chair and two…
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NAI Columbia Q4 2023 Market Reports
January 16, 2024Q4 2023 Market Reports
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2024 band lineup
January 16, 2024Columbia, South Carolina’s St. Patrick’s Day festival returns on March 16 with record-setting number of performances St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations…
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New, exclusive exhibition examines relationship between people and place
January 16, 2024
Interior Lives offers sumptuous paintings, decorative arts, and more on February 17 The Columbia Museum of Art announces Interior Lives: Modern American Spaces, 1890–1945, on view Saturday, February 17, through…
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Addison Homes receives U. S. Department of Energy 2023 Housing Innovation Award
January 16, 2024
Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency has received…
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Trinity Partners announces the sale of office building in Forest Acres
January 16, 2024
Trinity Partners announced the sale of a Class A office building located at 4875 Forest Drive in Columbia, SC. Nestled in the heart of Forest Acres, this property benefits immensely…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Spring 2024 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
January 16, 2024
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 10 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to deserving teachers in Lexington County School District One. Spring Grant awards totaled…
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Irmo High School football coach named Carolina Panthers High School Coach of the Year
January 16, 2024
Irmo High School’s Head Football Coach Aaron Brand has been recognized as the Carolina Panthers High School Football Coach of the Year through the team’s High School Football Coach of…
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SC Ports gives Midlands big economic boost
January 16, 2024
By efficiently moving cargo for port-dependent businesses, South Carolina Ports makes a $22.3 billion economic impact in the Midlands region each year. This is a quarter of SC Ports’ $87…
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Lexington Medical Center Cayce now open
January 15, 2024
Lexington Medical Center Cayce is now open. Located at 1111 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce, Lexington Medical Center Cayce currently offers urgent care and laboratory services. It is the newest…
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From paradise to paraíso and back
January 15, 2024By Tom Mullikin I recently departed one paradise, the beautiful Palmetto State, to visit another, the famed Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. Over the last twelve years I have been blessed to…
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YMCA of Columbia announces Jim Vietti as new CEO
January 12, 2024
The YMCA of Columbia Board of Directors announced Jim Vietti as the YMCA of Columbia’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Vietti brings 14 years of YMCA leadership experience to…
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New pediatric dentist opens second office in Chapin
January 12, 2024
The Town of Chapin will officially have a new Pediatric and Teen Dentist as Chapin Pediatric & Teen Dentistry will host their Grand Opening on January 18, and is now…
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Columbia Pet Euthanasia & Cremation launches heartwarming charity contest to support animal welfare
January 11, 2024
Columbia Pet Euthanasia & Cremation, a leading provider of compassionate pet aftercare services, proudly announces the initiation of a charitable contest aimed at fostering a spirit of giving within the…
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A tale of three vacuums
January 11, 2024
By Jeff Becraft We have three vacuum cleaners… and I will try and explain the tale of the three vacuums. Vacuum #1 is a cannister style vacuum. The kind…
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Michael Crump joins Robinson Gray as associate
January 11, 2024
Attorney Michael D. Crump has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. His practice with the firm will focus on workers’ compensation. Michael earned his Juris Doctor degree from…
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$9.22 billion announced capital investment on the heels of a record-setting 2022
January 11, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) released its 2023 industry recruitment results which reflect sustained economic activity. From January to December 2023, the state announced total capital investment…
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NAI Columbia Milliken Land Team executes $1.85 million sale
January 11, 2024
NAI Columbia’s Milliken Land Team consisting of Tombo Milliken, Tom Milliken, and Nelson Weston, recently sold 430 acres near Lake Marion for $1.85 million. The property was home to the…
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Colliers Columbia Office Report: CBD retains interest with unique market dynamic
January 11, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 Columbia Office Market Highlights The focal point of interest in the Columbia office market remained centered on the CBD, which is…
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Colliers elects David M. Feild as its President; John W. Folsom continues as CEO and Chairman
January 11, 2024
Colliers International South Carolina, Inc. Board of Directors recently announced leadership changes as it elected David M. Feild, CCIM, as its President. John W. Folsom, who has led the company…
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