Historic Cokesbury College to Hold Wedding Expo March 5

February 12, 2020

Wedding Expo March 5 highlights historic Cokesbury College as wedding venue Historic Cokesbury College, located at 210 College Drive in Cokesbury, S.C., will host its first Wedding Expo Thursday, March…

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What to do if you receive a notice from the SCDOR

February 12, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) sends thousands of notices each year, particularly during or after tax season to help process a return or to collect taxes owed. If…

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Rhodes receives Leadership in Law Award

February 12, 2020

Janet Rhodes, an experienced employment lawyer and partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, is receiving a Leadership in Law Award from South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. She’ll be among 28 attorneys…

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Shawn Skillman joins communications team at Flock and Rally

February 12, 2020

Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, celebrates the addition of accomplished public relations professional Shawn Skillman to its team as a…

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Lewis Babcock attorney to participate in South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy

February 12, 2020

Lewis Babcock attorney, Joseph Berry was selected for membership in the 2020 class of the South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. Each year the Academy selects attorneys from across the state…

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Kerk Spong named as Small Business Bankruptcy Trustee in the District of South Carolina

February 12, 2020

Kerk Spong, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed as one of two new Small Business Bankruptcy Trustees in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of…

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Prodigy Cabinetry establishing operations in Greenville County

February 12, 2020

$2.5 Million Investment Will Create 80 New Jobs Prodigy Cabinetry, a manufacturer of European-styled cabinetry, announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 80 new…

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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation inducts Randy and the late Mary Dailey as Fellows

February 12, 2020

Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has inducted Randy and the late Mary Dailey as Fellows. The Fellows distinction honors individuals whose contributions of time, talent and resources advance the Foundation’s mission…

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Graham announces $20 million grant for Charleston Port improvement

February 12, 2020

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) will receive a nearly $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funding is for…

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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Major General (Ret.) William F. Grimsley as South Carolina’s first Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs

February 11, 2020

Governor Henry McMaster announced that Maj. Gen. (Ret.) William F. Grimsley will be South Carolina’s first Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs – a position created by H.3438, which created the South…

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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors Members

February 11, 2020

Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of three new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The three new members…

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Speaker Lucas responds to report on Santee Cooper

February 11, 2020

Ad-Hoc Committee & Meetings Announced  House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House received the Department of Administration’s report regarding the future of Santee Cooper:…

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World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day announces Rakim as 2020 headliner

February 11, 2020

World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day announces the legendary Rakim as its headliner for 2020. Rakim is widely regarded as one of the most influential and skilled MCs of all time.…

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Application process open for Accommodations Tax & Hospitality Tax Grant funding Fiscal Year 2020/2021

February 11, 2020

The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2021 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2020– June 30, 2021.)  Applications are due by 12:00…

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Lott named to board of National Sheriff’s Association

February 11, 2020

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was sworn to the board of directors of the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) during the NSA’s Winter…

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Scientex Packaging Film establishing operations in Lancaster County

February 11, 2020

$43 Million Investment Will Create 69 New Jobs Scientex Packaging Film announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $43 million investment is projected to create 69 new…

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Cutting-Edge Direct Primary Care and On-Site Clinics Can Save You Money

February 11, 2020

  By Brian Morris President, Fulcrum Risk Solutions   Whether you are an employer trying to manage healthcare costs, or an employee trying to stay healthy, it’s important to stay…

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U.S. Chamber awards Lexington Chamber with 4-Star Accreditation

February 11, 2020

The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center with 4-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. “It is critical…

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Parker Barnes named 2020 Leadership in Law honoree

February 11, 2020

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Parker Barnes has been selected as one of the 2020 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law honorees. Parker is among 28 attorneys from across…

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Immedion announces new Regional General Managers for the Carolinas and the Midwest

February 11, 2020

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the promotions of Mike Stokes and Chris Stuttler to the position of Regional General Manager. In…

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Top Grossing Movies – February 10, 2020

February 10, 2020

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 02/07/2020 to 02/13/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Birds Of Prey 1  $33,010,017  $33,010,017 2 Bad Boys For Life 4  $12,011,355…

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Richland County uses grant funding to add firetruck

February 10, 2020

The Columbia-Richland County Fire Department celebrated its new firetruck with a push-in ceremony Monday. District 11 Councilwoman Chakisse Newton and other County officials helped firefighters ease the vehicle into the…

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The COMET receives grant to reduce human trafficking

February 10, 2020

Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), has been awarded a $151,776 grant by The Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The grant was awarded as part of the FTA’s Human Trafficking…

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NAI Columbia celebrates one-year anniversary of its new partnership

February 10, 2020

NAI Columbia, a full-service commercial real estate firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, celebrated its one-year anniversary in January 2020. The firm, in partnership with NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, South Carolina), is built on…

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HUB Carolinas President and CEO, Tommy Suggs, receives Honorary Life Membership Award

February 10, 2020

Tommy Suggs, President and CEO of HUB Carolinas, has been honored by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association with an Honorary Life Membership Award. The award was presented to Suggs during…

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Babcock Center, Inc celebrates 50 years

February 10, 2020

Babcock Center Announces 50th Anniversary Gala – February 29 Registration is now open for the Babcock Center 50th Anniversary Gala, a night where we celebrate 50 years of empowering people…

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This Columbia CPA just made a major boomerang, returning to BPS CPAs

February 10, 2020

Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that Monica Gaddis, CPA, has joined the firm as tax manager. Gaddis has more than two decades of experience consulting with clients on…

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Colliers International | South Carolina announces brokerage professional promotions

February 10, 2020

Colliers International | South Carolina announced that four brokerage associates have received promotions: Allen Wilkerson has been promoted to Vice President, and Taylor Allen, CCIM, Scott Burgess, MBA and Lance…

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Wilson Kibler brokers sale of Winterberry Place for $2.28 million

February 10, 2020

Wilson Kibler’s multi-family specialist Brooks Owings represented the owner in the recent sale of the 30-unit Winterberry Place townhouses in Northeast Columbia. The properties located at 103, 105 and 113-125…

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The Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics honors Dr. Caryn Outten of UofSC with Distinguished Research Leadership Award

February 10, 2020

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Dr. Caryn E. Outten with its 2020 Distinguished Research Leadership Award during the School’s 31st Annual Research Colloquium Saturday, February…

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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation announces new Board Members

February 8, 2020

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation welcomes the following new members to its Board of Directors: Julie Albrecht, Vice President & CFO, Sonoco Suzana Cizmic,…

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South Carolina ETV now streaming live on YouTube TV

February 8, 2020

Viewers can now access national South Carolina ETV programming on popular streaming platform South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is the state’s public educational broadcasting network. Using television, radio and diverse digital…

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Ag + Arts debuts in Lexington County

February 8, 2020

On June 13-14, 2020, Lexington County will join 10 other counties in South Carolina for the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour. This is a free tour for visitors and…

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DSS reports record number of adoptions in 2019

February 8, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Social Services reports the highest number of adoptions in over five years, with 570 children finding their forever homes in 2019.    These numbers show an…

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Register now and start building for West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day

February 8, 2020

Register now to participate in West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day on April 25, 2020. This year brings new opportunities for fun with family and friends with new obstacles for…

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City of Columbia public space public life survey

February 8, 2020

The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on April 2nd and 4th to help conduct our annual Public Space Public Life Survey throughout downtown Columbia.  Tracking how we use our public space…

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John Kocsis takes the mic as new ‘Voice of the Fireflies’

February 8, 2020

New Manager of Broadcasting/Media Relations Joins the Fireflies Staff The Columbia Fireflies have hired John Kocsis Jr. as their new Broadcasting/Media Relations Manager. Kocsis becomes the second broadcaster in Fireflies history,…

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Camp Burnt Gin accepting camper and staff applications for 2020 season

February 8, 2020

Camp Burnt Gin, South Carolina’s residential camp for young people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses, is accepting applications for the camp’s 2020 season, the S.C. Department of Health and…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation distributes $8.8 million in grants and scholarships during first half of fiscal year

February 6, 2020

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, and its donors are pleased to announce that during the first half of the 2019-2020 fiscal year (July 1, 2019,…

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LCK welcomes Doug Vincent as Project Manager

February 6, 2020

LCK announced the addition of Doug Vincent as Project Manager to its Greenville, SC team. Vincent relocated to the Greenville area from Charleston a little over a year ago. He…

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South Carolina export sales top $41.5 billion in 2019, achieve 10th consecutive record year

February 6, 2020

State remains top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles For the 10th consecutive year, the state of South Carolina set a record for total export sales in 2019.…

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United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts Driving Down Main: Part Deux Top Golf Swing Suite Charity Tournament

February 6, 2020

United Way of the Midlands’ Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its annual Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament at The Main Course on February 10-11, 2020. “We are…

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Treasurer ‘good steward’ of public funds

February 6, 2020

State treasurer Curtis Loftis touched on the highlights of his role as South Carolina’s “private banker” when he addressed Capital Rotary members Feb. 5. Loftis (shown in photo) is responsible…

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SCHA announces 2020 Capstone Award winners

February 6, 2020

Tidelands Health and MUSC Health are the inaugural winners of the South Carolina Hospital Association’s (SCHA) Capstone Award, a recognition of hospitals and health systems in South Carolina who are leaders in…

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S.C. Arts Commission announces six recipients of 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts

February 5, 2020

South Carolina’s highest award for achievement in the arts is to be presented to six uniquely qualified arts practitioners and supporters announced today by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC).…

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The COMET announces organizational changes

February 5, 2020

Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announce the following organizational changes. These individuals will report to John C. Andoh, Executive Director/CEO. LeRoy DesChamps has been named the Director of Administration…

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DDSN Awards the 2019 Silver Palmetto to City of Greenville and City of Rock Hill

February 5, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) awarded City of Greenville and City of Rock Hill the 2019 Silver Palmetto Award. The Silver Palmetto is DDSN’s way…

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United Community Bank Ranks in Top 25 on Forbes List of America’s Best 100 Banks

February 5, 2020

United Community Banks, Inc. was recently recognized as one of America’s best banks by Forbes magazine for the seventh consecutive year. “America’s Best Banks 2020,” an article written by Antoine…

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Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and Parade set for February 22 at City Roots

February 5, 2020

The 10th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and Parade will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at City Roots urban farm in Columbia’s Rosewood neighborhood. Hosted by the festival’s…

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City Center Partnership unveils its Destination Downtown report

February 5, 2020

City Center Partnership (CCP) unveiled its 40-page Destination Downtown report today. The report outlines accomplishments and value City Center Business Improvement District (Main Street District) has provided owners of downtown…

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