Home Works of America welcomes three new board members in 2021

January 15, 2021

  Home Works of America is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: -Russell Austin, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones – Spartanburg -Gabrielle…

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Martial Arts Hall-of-Famer Brutschy receives Senate Commendation

January 15, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Bruce Brutschy, noted self-defense and fitness instructor and a member of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame, received a S.C. Senate Commendation from Sen.…

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Columbia Chamber announces honorees for 2021 Columbia Impact Awards

January 14, 2021

Nine to Be Recognized for Outstanding Achievements at 7th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2021 Columbia Impact Awards, presented…

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South Carolina to set record with 3.2 million trees planted

January 14, 2021

S.C. Floodwater Commission is directing the project By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Global expedition leader and S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin is about to set yet…

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Glassdoor names South Carolina Federal a Best Place to Work in 2021

January 14, 2021

South Carolina Federal Credit Union has once again been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2021 by Glassdoor. South Carolina Federal ranked No. 30 in the…

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Neptune Island announces seasonal job opportunities

January 14, 2021

Hartsville, SC—The new year brings new opportunities for employment at Neptune Island Waterpark. Neptune Island is a 6-acre, family-friendly waterpark adventure located in Hartsville, South Carolina. Open seasonally from mid-May…

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Suggs receives national recognition

January 14, 2021

Mungo Homes announced that Jessie Greene Suggs is being recognized as a Home Building Industry Leader by Professional Builder magazine in the annual 40 Under 40 Class. Jessie, the Supervising…

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New Ziebart Car Care Center brings “That New Car Feeling” to Irmo

January 14, 2021

Keeping vehicles looking new, extending their life and ensuring the highest resale value are three of the many reasons Ziebart products and services continue to be in high demand around…

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Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing offers new prototyping special

January 14, 2021

Manufacturers have known for more than a century that if they need custom, precision-made washers, shims, or precision stampings, Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing is the place to go. But what if…

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Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC’s Thomas Manly receives CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification

January 13, 2021

Thomas Manly, CFP®,  of Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC, in Columbia, South Carolina has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL…

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2021 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster

January 13, 2021

State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 13, 2021 The State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my…

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Richland County’s Finance Department earns national award

January 13, 2021

Richland County’s Finance Department again has earned the highest honor in governmental accounting and financial reporting. For the 37th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the Richland County…

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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health names Dick Wilkerson new board chair

January 13, 2021

New board chair and four board members join the IMPH board of directors The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is proud to announce the naming of…

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NAI Columbia announces the following transactions:

January 13, 2021

LEASED Columbia, South Carolina: NAI Columbia’s Jeff Hein, SIOR and Thomas Wyatt represented the landlord, Decker Plaza Associates, in the lease of 2,800 square feet of retail space located at…

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Deputy receives bravery award, also named Deputy of the Year

January 13, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Deputy Sarah Merriman was presented the highest departmental honor – DEPUTY OF THE YEAR 2020 – during RCSD’s annual awards…

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MIRCI announces addition of five new board members

January 13, 2021

Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI) welcomes five new professionals to its Board of Directors in 2021. Lucy Easler, PhD., Director of Behavioral Care Services for Prisma Health; Mary Winter…

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VentureSouth portfolio company to go public

January 13, 2021

VentureSouth announced that its portfolio company Proterra, a leading commercial electric vehicle technology company with manufacturing operations in South Carolina, will become publicly listed through a merger with special purpose…

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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm promotes two to partner status

January 13, 2021

Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics law firm announced that Robert “Rocky” Rogers and Megan Early-Soppa have been elected to become partners in the firm…

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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards

January 12, 2021

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards on Monday, February 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia. Chip…

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Richland Library presents author discussion on “The Color of Law”

January 12, 2021

Richland Library is hosting the third of four virtual sessions on the book “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America” in partnership with the…

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Introducing HR. Simplified. – A New Podcast for Small Businesses

January 12, 2021

We are excited to announce that ERG Payroll & HR now has a podcast – HR. Simplified. We take the most common HR questions and simplify them. For the small…

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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman highlights legislative priorities for 2021

January 12, 2021

Five key areas identified ahead of the start of legislative session Today, ahead of the South Carolina General Assembly’s start of the 2021 legislative session, State Superintendent of Education Molly…

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SCRA contributes almost one billion dollars to South Carolina’s economy

January 12, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces that its impact on the state of South Carolina was over $952 million in 2020. Each year, SCRA calculates its economic variables such as…

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Colliers International facilitates lease for Home Depot at Magnus Development’s Midway Logistics VI in Lexington County Industrial Park

January 12, 2021

Colliers International | South Carolina announces that Home Depot has signed a 68,040-square-foot lease at Midway Logistics VI, Magnus Development’s speculative industrial development under construction in Lexington County Industrial Park…

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AllSouth Federal Credit Union now serves Orangeburg County

January 12, 2021

AllSouth Federal Credit Union announced the expansion of their field of membership to include Orangeburg County. AllSouth now proudly serves nine counties in the Midlands area to include Calhoun, Fairfield,…

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Free career assistance available to jobseekers at Richland Library

January 11, 2021

Whether searching for current employment or navigating through a career change, Richland Library is looking to jumpstart your success in 2021. Meet with one of our more than 30 career…

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South Carolinians aged 70 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Jan. 13

January 11, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, any South Carolina resident aged 70 or older, regardless of health…

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Let’s Talk Race discussion to address recent news headlines – Jan 14

January 11, 2021

Following a week of unprecedented moments in our nation’s history, Richland Library is inviting community members to take part in honest and courageous conversations. Join us for another virtual Let’s…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2021-2022 school year

January 11, 2021

More than 175 scholarship opportunities totaling $500,000+ are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2021-2022 school year. More…

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Comporium and York Electric partner to expand broadband services

January 11, 2021

ROCK HILL, SC. – Comporium and York Electric Cooperative, Inc. (YEC) have entered a partnership to extend fiber optics to approximately 5,000 YEC members living in western York and parts…

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City Center Partnership announces new board members and re-election of officers for 2021

January 11, 2021

City Center Partnership (CCP) announced the appointment of the following new board members: • Jonathan Harvey of Colliers International • Sara Middleton of LTC Health Solutions • James Smith of…

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Enjoy a virtual seat to an upcoming world-class jazz concert – Jan 15

January 11, 2021

Tune in to a rollicking, world-class jazz concert from the comfort of your home. Richland Library presents Evening Arts: The Ben Rosenblum Jazz Trio from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday,…

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SC Life Sciences conference to feature BIO Global executive Feb. 16-17

January 11, 2021

With the biggest story of 2020 – the global COVID-19 pandemic – serving as the backdrop, the biggest life sciences conference in Palmetto State history will convene virtually February 16-17…

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Polar Bear Plunge set for January 16 in Lake Carolina

January 11, 2021

As 2021 begins, the Lake Carolina community is once again taking a plunge to help children. Children’s Charities of the Midlands, a charitable organization created in Lake Carolina, was founded…

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The Capital Corporation advises Forensic Engineering Technologies, LLC on its partnership with J.S. Held

January 11, 2021

  Greenville, South Carolina January 8, 2021 Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced that Forensic Engineering Technologies, LLC (“FET”, headquartered in Orlando, Florida) has partnered with J.S. Held LLC (“J.S. Held”,…

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NAI Columbia and Furman Capital Advisors facilitates the $4.25 million investment sale of Edens Plaza

January 10, 2021

NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM, and Bobby Balboni along with Furman Capital Advisors Peter Couchell, Robert Schmidt, and Luke Hall represented the seller, the KIMIJO Properties, LLC, in the $4.25…

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DHEC encourages South Carolina hospitals to begin vaccinating admitted patients age 65 and older

January 8, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina Hospitals should begin to vaccinate their admitted patients, who are aged 65 years and older,…

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Palmetto State Teachers Association Statement on Governor’s Budget, 1/8/21

January 8, 2021

By Kathy Maness, Executive Director Palmetto State Teachers Association As our state continues to grapple with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, our citizens are experiencing a natural desire…

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Lamikka Purvis Samuel named director of Family Solutions program

January 7, 2021

Lamikka Purvis Samuel has been named director of Family Solutions, a program of the SC Office of Rural Health that works to improve birth outcomes for the African American population…

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Collett Industrial announces 196,560-square-foot speculative industrial development in Carolina Pines Industrial Park

January 7, 2021

Colliers International’s industrial brokerage team to handle leasing and marketing Collett Industrial announces that they will be developing a 196,560-square-foot industrial building in the Carolina Pines Industrial Park in Blythewood,…

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AmbioPharm Inc. announces new Shanghai campus opening and European executive team members

January 7, 2021

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – AmbioPharm Inc., a worldwide leader in peptide API CDMO services, has recently opened its new Shanghai campus. The new campus adds nearly 50,000 m2 of manufacturing,…

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NAI Columbia represented the seller in the sale of an infill development site in downtown Lexington

January 7, 2021

NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM, represented the seller, the Estate of Marie Steele, in the $600,000 sale of a 3.49-acre infill development site located at 401 W. Main Street…

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South Carolina Federal now accepting applications for $45,000 in scholarships

January 7, 2021

South Carolina Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 11th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine students attending a traditional or technical college…

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SSOE Group acquires Stevens & Wilkinson

January 7, 2021

Global architecture, engineering, and construction management firm expands geographic presence, design expertise, and market capability with strategic acquisition of Southeast design firm with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Columbia, South…

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Community invited to participate in Lander’s first Race and Identity Dialogue session

January 6, 2021

Lander University will hold the first virtual session of its Race and Identity Dialogue series on Thursday, Jan. 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The first session is an…

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Lander Recognizes First Graduates of Kauffmann Leadership Institute

January 6, 2021

Fifteen Lander University faculty and staff members recently became the first graduates of the Kauffmann Leadership Institute. The institute is the result of the vision of President Richard Cosentino to…

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All Phase 1a healthcare workers urged to quickly schedule vaccine appointments

January 6, 2021

Nearly 70,000 Phase 1a Healthcare Workers Scheduled to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Click here to download this infographic COLUMBIA, S.C. –  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…

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Drive-Thru Food Drive as a Community Service Project – January 18

January 6, 2021

Who: Join District Two Councilman Edward McDowell, Jr., City of Columbia Officials, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation January 18, 2021 as a community service…

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City of Columbia City Council to hold public hearing for adoption of new zoning map – January 19

January 6, 2021

The City of Columbia, SC City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of a new city-wide zoning map to correspond with the recently adopted Uniform Development…

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Diverse students encouraged to apply for new scholarship program by Dominion Energy

January 6, 2021

Dominion Energy is awarding $500,000 in scholarships in 2021 to assist African American and other underrepresented minority students who reside in the company’s service area. The scholarships will be the first made…

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