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Business
Palmetto Citizens Federal names new leaders
Pictured above are Michael Beam, Matt Gaskin and Elizabeth Bunn. Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has announced three leadership appointments: Michael Beam as special advisor to the CEO, Elizabeth Bunn as chief financial officer and Matt Gaskin as chief operating officer. “These appointments reflect the depth of our leadership team
Education
Literacy SC Seats Executive Board for 2026 Term
Literacy SC, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to improving reading skills for learners of all ages, has announced its Executive Board leadership for the 2026 term as the organization launches a new three-year strategic plan aimed at expanding services across South Carolina. The 2026 appointments coincide with the rollout of Literacy
Sports
Staleys, Thomas headed to Dorman for Carolinas Classic
Photo by Joshua Staley By Thomas Grant Jr. Fresh off consecutive state basketball titles, Blythewood forward Chase Thomas and Ridge View guard Joshua Staley will have one final opportunity Saturday to shine at the high school level. The two All-State selections will represent South Carolina against North Carolina in the
Public Safety
National law enforcement analyst and Richland County Deputy receives state’s highest award
Media Personality Curtis Wilson honored with Order of the Palmetto By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy Curtis Wilson, an anchor and law-enforcement analyst for On Patrol: LIVE and news anchor for ABC Columbia (WOLO-TV), recently received the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest award,
Community News
World Champion martial artist awarded South Carolina’s highest honor
Keith Vitali becomes the second Vitali brother to receive the Order of the Palmetto By Chris Carter Keith Vitali, world-champion martial artist, Hollywood martial-arts movie star, former #1-ranked U.S. karate champion, and one of BLACK BELT magazine’s top 10 fighters of all time, received the Order of the Palmetto during
Entertainment
Muzika. to start fifth season
The Muzika. Festival will return to South Carolina this June for its fifth season, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of its parent organization, Varna International. What began as a world-traveling production company has established South Carolina as its permanent cultural home, bringing international performers and emerging artists to local stages.
Civic
New Facility to Train Clean Energy Workforce Opens in Midlands
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony March 13 for its new Midlands Clean Tech Accelerator Lab in Columbia. The Clean Tech Accelerator is designed to provide job training and placement opportunities, preparing participants for careers in the growing clean energy sector. Qualifying trainees






























