News Release: 4/29/2025
Amplified Communications Launches Character Education and Life Skills Program for Youth in the Midlands Lexington, SC – Amplified Communications is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive Character Education and Life Skills program designed to empower young people from ages 3 through high school in the Midlands region. Recognizing the vital role of social-emotional development alongside academic achievement, this program offers engaging and age-appropriate classes focused on building essential
Garvin Design Group Completes Sage Financial Office Renovation and Addition
COLUMBIA, SC – Sage Financial has officially opened the doors to its new office on Devine Street, marking the completion of an extensive renovation and addition project led by local firms Garvin Design Group and built by Kirk Commercial Construction. The building transformation blends historic character with modern functionality, creating a bright new home for the Zoller team of Sage Financial in one of Columbia’s most vibrant commercial corridors. The Zoller team’s renovation project thoughtfully updated
Garvin Design Group’s Jerome Simiyon Earns Architecture Licensure
Garvin Design Group is pleased to announce that Jerome Simiyon recently earned licensure as a registered architect. Simiyon’s licensure follows the successful completion of the rigorous, six-part Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and certification by the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners. Simiyon is now one of Garvin Design Group’s 11 licensed architects. “I am deeply grateful for the guidance and support from my colleagues, mentors, and the entire team at Garvin Design Group,”
Garvin Design Group Welcomes Carlos Richardson Back to the Firm
Garvin Design Group recently welcomed Carlos Richardson back to the studio as a full-time architectural designer. Richardson graduated from Clemson with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in December 2024. Originally from Lexington, Carlos completed summer internships with Garvin Design Group in 2023 and 2024. His curiosity about the world inspired him to study abroad in Barcelona, Spain in the spring of 2024, which sparked new plans for future international travel. Carlos will be part of the Garvin
