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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Steve Howard joins First Reliance Bank
December 7, 2023
Steve Howard has joined First Reliance Bank as Market President for the Lake Norman/Charlotte Market where he will be responsible for the strategic market expansion of the bank’s footprint. As…
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Christmas card syndrome
December 7, 2023
By Jeff Becraft This was actually first put out there in 2020… but I have come across several people who are really down, discouraged and lonely… so I would like…
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Santa, Richland County EMS deliver toys to benefit Richland County CASA
December 7, 2023
Community donations will go to children in need ahead of holidays One of the area’s happiest holiday traditions continued Wednesday, as Richland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff delivered toys,…
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A Secret Agent’s Sidearm
December 7, 2023The good, the bad, the ugly, and the utterly fascinating By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For years I’ve wanted a Walther PPK pistol; much like my dad always wanted a…
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MD Care Group, ARCpoint join forces to provide fast testing, treatment of viral ailments
December 7, 2023
Two Greenville-based companies are coming together to make it easier, faster and less expensive for patients to receive medical treatment for some potentially life-threatening ailments. MD Care Group, LLC, which…
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Kelly Morrow elected to board of S.C. Workers’ Compensation Educational Association
December 7, 2023
Kelly Morrow, a workers’ compensation attorney with Robinson Gray, was voted onto the board of the S.C. Workers’ Compensation Educational Association at the organization’s recent Educational Conference. Her term starts…
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Andrews receives Richland Bar Civic Star Award
December 7, 2023
Stuart Andrews, an attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, received the Civic Star Award from the Richland County Bar Association. The annual honor recognizes exceptional and meritorious community service. Andrews…
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Stamato joins Morton & Gettys
December 7, 2023
Mary Stamato, a skilled attorney with experience representing clients in York, Union and Lancaster Counties, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. She will focus her practice on civil…
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Generous donation from former professor creates Lipovsky Family Clinical Counseling Scholarship at The Citadel
December 7, 2023
A former Citadel professor is giving back to the school by establishing a scholarship for psychology students in The Citadel Graduate College. Julie Lipovsky, Ph.D., ABPP, a retired faculty member…
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Darius Starks ’16 to debut at Newberry Opera House
December 7, 2023
Darius Starks, a 2016 Newberry College graduate, has been playing saxophone since the age of 10. Nineteen years later, and seven after earning his music degree, he is coming home…
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Lexington County Council recognizes Midlands Technical College President
December 7, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames was honored during the Lexington County Council’s December 6 meeting. A resolution was presented to Dr. Rhames for being “a driving…
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Homeless No More to hold Holiday Shop for families on December 11th
December 7, 2023
Homeless No More will hold its annual Holiday Shop for the homeless families with children at Family Shelter and St. Lawrence Place on Monday, December 11th. The Holiday Shop gives…
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Scout Motors appoints Chief Technical Officer
December 7, 2023
Dr. Burkhard Huhnke, a leading voice in the EV industry, will shape and lead Scout Motors’ vehicle engineering strategy and team Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the…
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NAI Columbia’s Bobby Balboni, CCIM and Patrick Palmer, CCIM execute sale of prime development site
December 7, 2023
NAI Columbia announced the facilitation of the sale of a large parcel of undeveloped land at 310 Killian Road by Bobby Balboni, CCIM, and Patrick Palmer, CCIM. Less than eight…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union Vice President of Branch Operations honored as Professional of the Year
December 7, 2023
SAFE Federal Credit Union’s Vice President of Branch Operations, Brandon Oliver, was named 2023 Professional of the Year by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Operations and Member Experience Council.…
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SCETV now available to Hulu + Live TV subscribers
December 7, 2023
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is now live streaming on Hulu + Live TV, one of the nation’s largest streaming services for live television with more than 4.5 million subscribers. Hulu…
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NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree facilitate Parklane Partners, LLC’s acquisition of 7909 on Parklane, assume leasing responsibilities
December 7, 2023
NAI Columbia brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree represented Parklane Partners, LLC in the purchase of 7909 Parklane Road. Hein and DuPree will represent Parklane Partners in the leasing…
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Your Special Tree
December 6, 2023
By Tom Poland The Work Behind It When I was a boy, come Thanksgiving, we observed a tradition that’s decidedly different today. Dad would mix some two-cycle gas, sharpen…
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NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree facilitate Parklane Partners, LLC’s acquisition of 7909 on Parklane, assume leasing responsibilities
December 6, 2023
NAI Columbia brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Will DuPree represented Parklane Partners, LLC in the purchase of 7909 Parklane Road. Hein and DuPree will represent Parklane Partners in the leasing…
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Columbia Museum of Art ~ January 2024 program calendar
December 6, 2023
Columbia Museum of Art January 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous On view through January 21, 2024 Rendez-Vous offers a rare glimpse into the life and…
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LaTonya Fleming joins Fatherhood Center as Program Manager
December 6, 2023
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families announced that LaTonya Fleming has been hired as the new Program Manager for Ready 4 Life, an educational program reaching youth in…
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Trinity Partners announces the sale of historic landmark at 1430 Richland Street
December 6, 2023
Trinity Partners’ Bruce Greenberg represented the buyer in the sale of 1430 Richland Street in Columbia, SC. The 4,200 square foot historic property, known as the Orchard House, is named…
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Texas Based company acquires Sloan Appliance Service in Cayce
December 6, 2023
Sunbelt Business Brokers is proud to announce the sale of Sloan Appliance Carolinas, Inc., operating as Sloan Appliance Service, based in Cayce, South Carolina to D3S Service LLC of Houston,…
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SC Economics names new Executive Director
December 6, 2023
The South Carolina Council on Economic Education (dba SC Economics) has appointed Chandler Jordan as its new Executive Director. Chandler, who currently serves as the Program Director for SC Economics,…
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McCormick County 250 Project
December 5, 2023
We will soon commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America!! What an exciting time! South Carolina played a tremendous role in the American Revolution. As part of a larger South Carolina…
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TMC Transportation grows Southeast presence with expansion in Richland County
December 5, 2023
$38 million investment will create 185 jobs TMC Transportation, one of the trucking industry’s premier flatbed carriers, announced it is growing its Southeast presence with the expansion of its regional…
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Mandatory minimum requirement for employers to upload W-2s online has changed
December 5, 2023
Employers who file at least 10 W-2 or 1099 forms with South Carolina withholding are now required to submit those documents to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) using…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
December 5, 2023The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is now accepting applications for the 2024 NxLevel Microentrepreneur and 2024 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel Microentrepreneur…
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Marketing Minute Video: Navigate the Media Landscape with Confidence
December 5, 2023
Marketing Minute by Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy This week’s video underscores the importance of planning ahead in today’s digital era. With nearly half of our team comprising former journalists, NP…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
December 5, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: …
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Time to Boost Savings and Lower Taxes
December 5, 2023
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis There’s no escaping the hustle and bustle of December. Even if you love gift shopping, Christmas music, and holiday parties, the end of the…
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New Preceptor Program for Nurse Practitioners launching in Chester County thanks to a $28,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Upper Midlands Rural Health Network
December 5, 2023
Goal is for the pilot program to create a successful model that can be replicated in rural communities statewide The Upper Midlands Rural Health Network (UMRHN), has been awarded a…
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The wait is over at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
December 5, 2023
Riverbanks Receives an Early Present Most Anticipated Aquarium Resident Makes It Home for the Holidays It is officially December and while many children are ready to celebrate a sleigh pulled…
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SC Afterschool Alliance and SC Department of Mental Health announce innovative partnership to expand youth access to mental health care across South Carolina
December 5, 2023
The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) are partnering on a new, innovative effort to improve access to mental health care for…
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Father and son duo Edgar and George Meyer to perform in Columbia
December 5, 2023
Join us on Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 pm for a very special Carolina performance by father and son duo Edgar and George Meyer. This electrifying performance will be in…
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Tyler C. Miller, MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
December 5, 2023
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced that Dr. Tyler C. Miller has joined the practice as of December 1, 2023. Dr. Miller joins the team from Lakeshore Bone & Joint…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
December 5, 2023
Construx, Dealerverse, Lumiq, Notey, and Zitles, were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. BagValet, ElectroWire, Rapid Title, and Skilldora, received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke
December 5, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) continues to celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke, the iconic NatureScene and NatureNotes host, naturalist, and teacher, with a special one-hour live special on Dec. 6 at 8…
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A great South Carolina horse racing tradition returns
December 5, 2023Marion Dupont-Scott responsible for inaugurating the nation’s premier steeplechase event 53 years ago By W. Thomas Smith Jr. There is so much to celebrate about South Carolina and yet far…
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Cheryl Harris installed as SCSBA Region 8 Director
December 5, 2023
Cheryl Harris, chairperson of the Richland School District One (Richland One) board of commissioners, was installed as Region 8 (Richland County) director of the South Carolina School Board Association’s (SCSBA)…
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The winners of the 2023 Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray are…
December 5, 2023
The 2023 Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray occurred on Saturday, December 2. Spectators filled the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington (to capacity) to watch 20 brightly…
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Fort Mill’s Michele Branning installed as SCSBA President
December 5, 2023
Michele Branning, a member of the Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors during Delegate…
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Mungo Homes Foundation makes $30,000 donation to Reconciliation Ministries
December 5, 2023To kick off the 3rd Annual Week of Giving, the Mungo Homes Foundation made a surprise donation of $30,000 to Reconciliation Ministries on Monday, December 4th. Under the guise of…
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