South Carolina – A Decade in Review

December 10, 2019

By Alan Cooper Publisher WhosOnTheMove.com   As South Carolina turns the page on the decade, I’d like to paint a picture of where we were in 2010, where we are…

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Top Grossing Movies – December 9, 2019

December 9, 2019

Week of 12/06/2019 to 12/12/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Frozen 2 3  $35,165,614  $338,090,515 2 Knives Out 2  $14,216,723  $63,553,214 3 Ford v. Ferrari 4  $6,655,136  $91,228,489…

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NAI Columbia represented the tenant in the lease of 6,980 square feet of space at 1307 Marley Drive

December 9, 2019

NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, and Alex Johnson represented the tenant, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety., in the lease of approximately 6,980 SF of flexible space at 1307 Marley Drive in…

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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts are Down

December 9, 2019

  Research & Forecast Report Q3-2019 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS   Key Takeaways Statewide construction starts have decreased across most sectors over the past year while indicators tracking pre-development…

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Pharmacy-Lite Packaging establishing operations in Fairfield County

December 9, 2019

Investment Creating 33 New Jobs Pharmacy-Lite Packaging, a division of Pacific Management Holdings, LLC, announced plans to establish operations in Fairfield County. The company’s $2.9 million investment is expected to…

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BayFront Development Launch

December 9, 2019

Real estate decision making can be complicated and stressful. No matter how large or small, the process can be overwhelming for any company. Thus, Ron Sutphin Jr. created BayFront Development…

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Capital Rotary Helps at Christmas

December 9, 2019

Capital Rotary Club members adopted a Columbia-area family and provided gifts for the holiday season (shown in photo) as part of the 2019 Midlands Families Helping Families Christmas program, a…

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Boyer Construction awarded 2019 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award

December 9, 2019

Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced today that it was awarded the U.S. Department of Labor 2019 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans…

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Ways to support a local charity this season

December 9, 2019

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation has two ways to give back this holiday season. When shopping on Amazon, type smile.amazon.com, select the West Columbia Beautification Foundation, and .5% of all your…

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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation announces spring 2020 dates for Conservation Dinner Series: Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills

December 9, 2019

Tickets are now on sale for the six-course dining experiences in Columbia, Beaufort and Greenville The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is expanding their event “Forks Knives, and Spoonbills: A…

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Nibble Your Way through 12 Days of Cookies at Richland Library

December 9, 2019

Spend quality time with family and friends over the holiday season by gathering around the kitchen. Richland Library is cooking up some great recipes with a series of programs, titled…

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for new Richland Library location

December 9, 2019

WHAT: Lower Richland Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony WHEN: 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 18 WHERE: Richland Library Lower Richland 9019 Garners Ferry Rd., Hopkins, SC 29061 WHO: Free & open to the public…

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Argentina Perez transitions to new role as Property Administrator at Colliers International

December 9, 2019

Colliers International | South Carolina announces that Argentina Perez has transitioned to a new role with the firm as a Property Administrator within the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team.…

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South Carolina Federal to merge with Health Facilities Federal Credit Union

December 9, 2019

South Carolina Federal Credit Union announced an upcoming merger with Health Facilities Federal Credit Union, after an affirmative membership vote held November 21, 2019. South Carolina Federal, at nearly $2…

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U.S. Waffle facility renovation in Liberty showcases smart use of repurposed materials

December 9, 2019

A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm, with an office in Greenville, is making progress on a renovation project for U.S. Waffle Company, Inc. in Liberty, S.C. The 310,000-square-foot bakery…

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Clear bags mandatory for free Famously Hot New Year Celebration with Salt-N-Pepa

December 9, 2019

Plus, everything to know about the free #FHNY party on New Year’s Eve in downtown, Columbia S.C. Diverse communities from near and far will come together on New Year’s Eve…

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Holidays not the time for less vigilance

December 9, 2019

By Sheriff Leon Lott We are in the midst of the holiday season when most of us more-deeply embrace that which we all want: “Peace on earth; good will toward…

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The Honor Project raises $26,000 for 5th Annual WildMayhem Golf Tournament beneficiaries

December 9, 2019

The Honor Project’s 5th Annual WildMayhem Golf Tournament took place on October 24th, 2019 at Cobblestone Park Golf Club and raised $25,232.02. The tournament benefited two local charities: ColaJazz Foundation…

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Clemson University wins week-long blood donation competition

December 9, 2019

For the 17th time, Clemson University has won the annual Blood Bowl, one of the largest collegiate blood drives in the nation with the help of community blood center, The…

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Domtar to transfer CDN $461 million (US $348 Million) of Canadian pension obligations

December 9, 2019

FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sun Life to purchase group annuity buy-out contracts and to transfer approximately CDN $360 million…

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Sensor Electronic Technology obtains permanent injunction against U.S. UV LED companies

December 9, 2019

COLUMBIA, SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc., a leading global innovator of deep UV LED products and technology, announced that it successfully obtained a permanent injunction in a patent infringement…

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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards the 2019 Catalyst Award to Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI)

December 6, 2019

Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, awarded the 2019 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award to Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI). The award, created in memory of…

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Scott & Corley, P.A.’s Firm Chairman Ronald C. Scott honored with Diversity & Inclusion Award

December 6, 2019

Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman Ronald “Ron” C. Scott has been chosen by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly® to receive the Diversity & Inclusion Award for 2019.…

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BIA names Corporate and Commercial Contractor Member of the Year

December 5, 2019

The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) have announced that Great Southern Homes, Inc. has been named 2019 Corporate Member of the Year…

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Executive management firm 98 Ventures adding 150 jobs in South Carolina

December 5, 2019

Company expanding into new facilities in Poe West development in Village of West Greenville in early 2020 98 Ventures, an executive management services company, today announced plans to expand operations…

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The Greater Columbia Restaurant Association honors their 2019 Restaurant Hall of Fame inductees

December 5, 2019

The Greater Columbia Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its annual Columbia Benefit Dinner on November 25 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. At the…

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Greenwood Genetic Center, MUSC affiliate to improve patient access to innovations in genetic services

December 5, 2019

The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have signed an affiliation agreement with the goal of providing patients across South Carolina with accessible, high-quality,…

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United Community Mortgage Services to offer down-payment assistance through Freddie Mac BorrowSmart℠ Program

December 5, 2019

United Community Mortgage Services announced that it will now be able to offer qualifying home buyers up to $2,500 to help cover down payment or closing costs through the Freddie…

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Midlands Arts Conservatory receives $10,000 grant from Lipscomb Family Foundation

December 5, 2019

The Lipscomb Family Foundation has awarded a grant of $10,000 to the Midlands Arts Conservatory (MAC) to help fund the purchase of a Piano Lab for the school. The total…

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Nancy Smith named 2020 chair of the IAFE

December 4, 2019

Nancy Smith, CFE, of the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia was elected the 2020 chair of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE)  during the final business session…

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How a Columbia girl helped launch America’s response to Pearl Harbor attack

December 4, 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Empire of Japan attacked the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, plunging the United States into World War II. Ten days later,…

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Pickens school leader named SC Elementary Principal of the Year

December 4, 2019

The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Mrs. Jessica Patterson the 2020 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year. Mrs. Patterson is the principal of Chastain Road…

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Grants awarded to improve 21 South Carolina communities

December 4, 2019

S.C. Department of Commerce awards $7 million in Community Development Block Grant funds . Twenty-one communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more…

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Bill Bradshaw announces construction of Flow 2 Townhomes

December 4, 2019

Columbia developer Bill Bradshaw announces construction of Flow 2, twelve townhomes overlooking the Congaree River on the best corner in West Columbia. Site preparation is under way and full construction…

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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House scheduled for December 9

December 4, 2019

First Family welcomes South Carolinians for holiday celebration Governor Henry McMaster, First Lady Peggy McMaster, and the First Family invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a…

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Van Gogh, Far From What He Wanted to Be

December 4, 2019

By Tammy Davis   Van Gogh’s work is valued in the billions of dollars, and, yet, he died a failure. He tried to be a preacher like his father. That…

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Learn to trace your Revolutionary War roots from free lecture at Relic Room

December 4, 2019

Hicks Chappell had an interesting Revolutionary War. He was captured twice by the British, and another time he and two other men captured 50 enemy soldiers on their own. During…

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Stantec further expands Transportation team in South Carolina

December 4, 2019

Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed three professionals to its growing Transportation teams in Columbia and Charleston. LaTonya Derrick (pictured) has joined Stantec’s Columbia office as…

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AllSouth made a difference in the community in 2019

December 4, 2019

AllSouth is dedicated to giving back and making a difference in the communities it proudly serves. In 2019, AllSouth implemented a new volunteer program which offered opportunities for their team…

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2019 Morrison Visionary Award Presented to Robin Waites

December 3, 2019

One Columbia for Arts and Culture announced Robin Waites, the executive director of Historic Columbia, as the recipient of the 2019 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. The award will be…

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Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., celebrates 30th anniversary

December 3, 2019

Pioneering farm-to-table restaurant commemorates milestone with December specials It has been three decades since Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C. — one of Columbia’s longest-standing restaurants — first opened…

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MSI Mold Builders expanding operations in South Carolina

December 3, 2019

MSI Mold Builders, a plastic injection mold manufacturing company, today announced plans to expand the company’s current operations in Greenville County. The more than $2.5 million investment is expected to…

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Richland One cubing craze continues at December 7 competition

December 3, 2019

How many different ways are there to solve a Rubik’s Cube? According to therubikzone.com it is 43 quintillion. But it only takes the first one to be the fastest. For…

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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands welcomes Rebecca Lorick as new Executive Director

December 3, 2019

The Board of Directors of Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) announced Rebecca Lorick has been named Executive Director. STSM, a SC non-profit serving five counties, is dedicated to…

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Smith named to Gateway to the Army’s Advisory Board

December 3, 2019

Military technical consultant to assist with Centennial Park project on Fort Jackson By Alex Junes-Ward   COLUMBIA, S.C. – W. Thomas Smith Jr. has been named to the Board of…

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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands welcomes Rebecca Lorick as new Executive Director

December 3, 2019

The Board of Directors of Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) is pleased to announce Rebecca Lorick has been named Executive Director. STSM, a SC non-profit serving five counties,…

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AIRSYS Cooling Technologies Inc. establishing operations in Spartanburg County

December 3, 2019

More than $5 million investment to create 116 new jobs AIRSYS Cooling Technologies Inc., a global information, communication and technology (ICT) cooling solution provider, announced plans to establish operations in…

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Martial arts superstar joins fellow fighters at post-Thanksgiving soiree

December 3, 2019

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Keith Vitali, the former #1-ranked Karate champion in the U.S. and star of many well-known martial arts movies, joined several fellow members of the South…

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Distinguished law school alum I.S. Leevy Johnson to speak to graduates

December 3, 2019

Distinguished law school alumnus I.S. Leevy Johnson will address thousands of students earning their degrees at the University of South Carolina’s annual winter commencement ceremony Dec. 16 at the Colonial…

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GreenGasUSA and Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) announce renewable gas injection point

December 2, 2019

GreenGasUSA and Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) announced an agreement to construct the first renewable natural gas injection point on DECG’s interstate pipeline system. The injection point will be located…

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