Veteran Midlands Police Officer named interim Police Chief
March 18, 2024Veteran Police Officer Christopher Garner has been named Interim Police Chief, replacing long-time SCPD Chief Josh Shumpert, according to South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “We want to thank Chief Shumpert…
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StoryCorps, the groundbreaking oral history project, to preserve stories of South Carolina residents during stop at SC Public Radio
March 18, 2024
StoryCorps to record the stories of residents through in-person and virtual interviews to be broadcast nationally and preserved in the Library of Congress SC Public Radio is partnering with StoryCorps…
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A Conversation with Dr. Jan Spies, Scout Motors
March 18, 2024
In March of 2024, Scout Motors announced that were investing a record-setting $2 billion to establish a manufacturing operation in the Columbia, SC region. The company’s investment into this region…
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Top 4 products announced in Coolest Thing Made in SC competition
March 18, 2024
Four products have advanced in the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Madness contest presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The winner will earn the title of “Coolest Thing Made in SC.”…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department celebrates Women’s History Month
March 18, 2024Sheriff Lott says women are “vital” to the overall mission By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In its commemoration and celebration of Women’s History Month, March 1-31, 2024, the Richland County…
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Chapin Commercial Construction builds new headquarters for Heavy Iron Cranes in Lexington, S.C.
March 18, 2024
Chapin Commercial Construction, a family-owned-and-operated licensed general contracting company headquartered in Chapin, South Carolina, announces construction is underway on the new Heavy Iron Cranes headquarters at 4682 Augusta Road in…
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MiLaysia Fulwiley signs with the Curry Brand
March 17, 2024
Under Armour announced that it has signed University of South Carolina (USC) guard MiLaysia Fulwiley to a multi-year NIL (name, image, and likeness) partnership with Curry Brand. As the first…
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Lander honors corporate partners for commitment to workforce education
March 14, 2024
Lander University’s College of Graduate and Online Studies recognized the contributions of 20 corporate partners whose commitment to workforce education is strengthening the state’s economy and helping workers achieve their…
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Lexington Chamber now accepting applications for $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship
March 14, 2024
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is now accepting applications for its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. The Doris Burkett Scholarship is given to one Lexington School District One student who…
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Nonprofits can now apply for first round of Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation grants
March 14, 2024
Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality. Starting in 2024, applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles. Deadline to apply for spring grant cycle is…
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State Museum to showcase Black Culinary Traditions with special program on May 18
March 14, 2024
After-hours event features a discussion with chef and food writer, Amethyst Ganaway, along with special tastings of South Carolina cuisine The South Carolina State Museum welcomed rising culinary star, Amethyst…
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Carolina Cup sponsored by MUSC Health only two weeks away
March 14, 2024
Tickets sales are brisk for annual Spring steeplechase event By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Tickets are on sale for the 89th running of the CAROLINA CUP races presented by MUSC…
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Experience Columbia SC relaunches Sally Salamander Walking Tour
March 14, 2024
Experience Columbia SC announced the relaunch of the beloved Sally Salamander Walking Tour with a new design, interactive printed collateral and user-friendly digital experience. The Sally Salamander Walking Tour was…
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Keith Albert to tell about the dangerous work of clearing the jungle in Vietnam
March 14, 2024
One of the biggest obstacles the U.S. military services faced in Vietnam was that posed by Mother Nature – the lush, tropical rainforest that never stopped growing. It impeded movement,…
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NAI Columbia announces February 2024 transactions
March 14, 2024
Columbia, SC Sales: – John Gregory, CCIM, Bill Lamar, and Tristan Lee sold 5911 Edmund Highway in Lexington, South Carolina. The industrial property is 10,500 square feet and…
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County sets groundbreaking for $5.2M in improvements to Sunset Drive
March 14, 2024
Upgrades will include a sidewalk, plus road and utility enhancements Richland County staff will soon announce a neighborhood improvement project along Sunset Drive in Columbia, just north of downtown. Beginning…
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NP Strategy expands social media team
March 14, 2024
Digital Media Specialist Maryanne Grinnell Joins NP Strategy NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, continues to expand its social media team with the…
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Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 announces class project
March 14, 2024
Leadership Columbia partners with Serve & Connect The Leadership Columbia Class of 2024 (LC24) announced its partnership with Serve & Connect. As part of the Leadership Columbia program, each class…
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The Golden Gloved Artist
March 14, 2024
By Tom Poland During my not quite 10 years at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources I worked among talented illustrators, filmmakers, designers, photographers, and artists. I watched…
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Why I Don’t Text
March 14, 2024
By Jeff Becraft People have asked me over the years, “Why don’t you text?” Some people even get aggravated with me about it. There are various reasons, but one…
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Colliers Columbia Retail Report: Population growth drives absorption and lower vacancy
March 14, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Retail in Columbia performed well in the fourth quarter of 2023 with overall healthy indications for 2024.…
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Recruiting red flags (and how to fix them)
March 14, 2024
By Kamber Parker Bowden Founder of The YoPro Know While blatant red flags like unprofessional interview conduct are easily recognized and avoided by young professionals, your company may be creating…
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Art Blossoms opening celebration
March 13, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Shake off those winter blues with the Columbia Museum of Art! Celebrate the start of spring and the opening of Art Blossoms, your museum’s annual…
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Fireflies expanding game day experience packages
March 13, 2024
In April and May, fans can enjoy Jedi Training and Princess Tea Parties This year, the Columbia Fireflies are ramping up their game day experience packages at Segra Park. The…
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Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus makes its Columbia debut playing SC State Fairgrounds
March 13, 2024
April 5-21 Tickets On Sale Now for Electrifying Extravaganza Melding Oktoberfest with Circus Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus makes its Columbia, SC, debut at the SC State Fairgrounds from April 5-21.…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC makes fundraising history with 2024 Black Tie Gala
March 13, 2024
On Friday, March 1, 2024 with the help of the event’s Presenting Sponsor, Capital Waste Services, LLC, Ronald McDonald House Charities Columbia, SC, experienced one of the most significant event successes…
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Overdue: Curated for the Creative set for Friday, March 15th
March 13, 2024
Join Richland Library for This FREE, After-Hours Program WHAT: Overdue WHEN: March 15 | 7-11 p.m. WHERE: Richland Library Main(1431 Assembly St., 29201) WHO: Adults, ages 18 & older Experience a night of creativity and…
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South Carolina Secretary of State’s website receives 2023 Notable State Document Award
March 13, 2024
The Secretary of State’s Office received the 2023 Notable State Document Award from the South Carolina State Library for its website. Each year, the South Carolina State Library recognizes several…
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City of Columbia Business License Division gives reminder to renew business license
March 13, 2024WHO: City of Columbia Business Licenses Division WHAT: The City of Columbia 2023 business License expires on April 30, 2024. Please renew timely for your 2024 Business License to avoid penalties which…
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Spring brings Art Blossoms back to the CMA
March 12, 2024
Fun floral fundraiser runs March 21 through 24 The Columbia Museum of Art presents the return of Art Blossoms, a beautifully botanical exhibition experience and museum fundraiser on view Thursday,…
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Lowcountry student is state Poetry Out Loud champ
March 12, 2024
The state finals for Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation and performance competition, yielded a new state champion from Charleston who will represent South Carolina in the national competition.…
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Potential economic impact of professional licensures for lawfully present workforce to be unveiled at March 25 event
March 12, 2024
GREENVILLE, SC – A report authored by Clemson University researchers that explores the economic impact of allowing lawfully present workers to receive occupational and professional licenses in various sectors will…
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Apogee Equity Partners facilitates the sale of Columbus, OH-based HVAC company
March 12, 2024
Timmerman Capital, a Columbus-based investment firm, announced the completion of its acquisition of Franklin Heating Cooling & Refrigeration, Inc., a leading HVAC repair and installation service company located in Central…
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Consumer Price Index summary for February 2024
March 12, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2023 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipients
March 12, 2024
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2023, presented at the company’s…
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Colliers brings Roots Integrative Medicine to Forest Park Shopping Center
March 12, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina’s Danny Bonds represented Forest Park, LLC and Rox Pollard III represented Roots Integrative Medicine in the lease of ±1,600 square feet of retail space to Roots…
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LCK Report: SC construction remains strong despite nationwide market trends
March 12, 2024
Year-End 2023 South Carolina Construction Trends Report SC construction remains strong despite nationwide market trends Key Takeaways: 2023 year-end construction starts reflect the impacts of large-scale investment announcements and resulting…
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What’s happening at Richland Library
March 11, 2024
Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17 Richland Library’s mission is to help our customers learn, create and share. We are continuing to offer programs, both familiar and new, and…
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $38.4 million in South Carolina to expand affordable, reliable, clean power in Rural Communities through investing in America agenda
March 11, 2024
South Carolina Electric Infrastructure Award Will Reduce Electricity Costs for Over 194,000 Rural Consumers in Upstate South Carolina As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, George W. Hicks,…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees Committee meeting, regular meeting next week
March 11, 2024
The Richland Two Board of Trustees will hold a Safety and Security Committee meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 11. Review the March 11 committee meeting agenda. This meeting…
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South Carolina ETV to host International Public Television Conference in Charleston
March 11, 2024
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will host the 2024 International Public Television (INPUT) Conference in Charleston May 5-9, 2024. This annual, weeklong conference is the only international conference that focuses specifically…
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Drake’s Duck In reopens Main Street Columbia location
March 11, 2024
Drake’s Duck In, a long standing fixture of downtown Columbia, is preparing for their grand reopening after temporarily closing their location at 1544 Main Street for renovations. The reopening ceremony…
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Toms Creek Family Farms Mobile Market coming to Columbia neighborhoods
March 11, 2024The City of Columbia announced Toms Creek Family Farms Mobile Food Market. The mobile market will serve areas in Columbia with a priority for the targeted 29203 and 29204 areas.…
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Meet the new VP of Economic Development
March 11, 2024
The Board of Trustees has officially named the USC College of Pharmacy Dean Stephen Cutler as the new Vice President of Economic Development. Dean Cutler will oversee the Office of…
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School District Five educator receives statewide award from South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children
March 11, 2024
A Lexington-Richland School District Five educator has received a statewide award for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of exceptional children and youth. Mary Alice Laubach, Placement Chair at Dutch…
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Graham announces highlights of South Carolina projects in the first FY 2024 spending package
March 11, 2024
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that multiple projects across South Carolina will receive funding as a part of the first Fiscal Year 2024 spending package. Graham made these…
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City of Columbia seeking information to get youth positively activated this summer
March 11, 2024The City of Columbia is seeking information from local youth organizations and groups regarding youth services this summer. “We are excited to offer this important information guide to parents and…
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Registration open for city’s Summer Camps Program
March 11, 2024
Registration for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camps Program, which includes weekly camps and a variety of specialty camps, is open for children ages 5 and up. Weekly…
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SCDOA and IMPH honored with 2023 South Carolina Notable State Documents Award
March 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) was announced as a winner of the 2023 South Carolina…
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Dr. Brice Cockfield named Meadow Glen Elementary’s new principal
March 7, 2024
In February, Lexington County School District One named Dr. Brice Cockfield the principal of Meadow Glen Elementary School, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Cockfield currently serves as principal of Carolina…
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