Midlands Education & Business Alliance receives International Paper Foundation grant

November 10, 2020

Midlands Education & Business Alliance (MEBA) has been awarded a $15,000 grant from International Paper’s Eastover Mill and the International Paper Foundation. Funds will support science, technology, engineering and mathematics…

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McDonnell and Associates PA voted “Best Law Firm” by The State

November 10, 2020

McDonnell and Associates PA was announced the winner of The State’s following categories: Best Law Firm Best Estate Planning Law Firm Best Family Law Firm McDonnell and Associates, P.A., founded…

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Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship gains global recognition

November 10, 2020

Furman University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been named an Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center by the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, a group of more than 250 universities. Other…

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SC’s NHE announces construction start for Parkside at Hickory Grove, it’s first affordable housing community in Charlotte, NC

November 10, 2020

Southeastern developer and property management group begins construction on new 80-apartment development near downtown Charlotte Noted Southeastern developer and property management firm NHE, Inc. has begun construction on its latest…

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South Carolina Department of Education to provide students and educators with integrated digital learning solution

November 10, 2020

Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the purchase and rollout of a robust, integrated digital learning solution that will support teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Mary Beth O’Cain joins Home Advantage Realty

November 10, 2020

Home Advantage Realty announced the transition of former summer intern Mary Beth O’Cain to a licensed Realtor and listing assistant to Jill Moylan. From her first day at the office,…

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Immedion promotes Justin Fianchino to Sales Executive for Columbia and Charleston

November 10, 2020

Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of technology services, announced the promotion of Justin Fianchino to Sales Executive for their Columbia and Charleston locations. In his new role, Justin will represent…

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The Leon Levine Foundation awards MIRCI $50,000

November 10, 2020

The Leon Levine Foundation granted MIRCI—Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc., $50,000 to assist with general support of MIRCI’s Adult and Youth Services Programs. MIRCI, is a full service Behavioral Healthcare…

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Building Industry Association names Corporate Member of the Year- and Commercial Contractor Member of the Year

November 10, 2020

The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) have announced that Free Times been named 2020 Corporate Member of the Year and J. C.…

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Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announces Price Transparency Policy

November 10, 2020

Even while Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Hospital Price Transparency Rule is being challenged in federal court, Columbia’s own Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (MidOrthoNeuro) is embracing price transparency without…

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Lexington Chamber to help businesses transition to virtual business model at education lunch series

November 9, 2020

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center’s education seminar on Wednesday, November 18 at 11:30 a.m. will help attendees transition their business models virtual to meet the needs of their employees,…

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2020 South Carolina school report cards released

November 9, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released school, district, and state report cards reflective of the unprecedented 2019-2020 school year. “The 2019-2020 school year was unlike any other that…

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Nexsen Pruet expands intellectual property team

November 9, 2020

Four new hires grow full-service IP group to 20+ across Carolinas Nexsen Pruet has hired three experienced attorneys and one patent agent to significantly grow the law firm’s intellectual property…

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Kristen Eubanks named as the 20-21 Educational Administrator of the Year

November 9, 2020

The Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals (RCAEOP) has named Mrs. Kristen Eubanks as the 20-21 Educational Administrator of the Year. Mrs. Eubanks’ serves as the Principal at Bridge…

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Dr. Matthew vandenBerg selected as 19th president of Presbyterian College

November 9, 2020

Matthew vandenBerg, vice president for advancement and external relations at Alma College (Alma, Mich.), has been selected as the nineteenth president of Presbyterian College. vandenBerg, a Certified Fund Raising Executive,…

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Monica Main joins Bluestein Attorneys

November 9, 2020

Attorney Monica Main has joined Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. She will practice in the area of Veterans Disability. Monica received her Juris Doctor degree earlier this year from the University…

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GADC names Ashley Keene as Existing Industry Manager

November 9, 2020

The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Ashley Keene as the economic development organization’s new Existing Industry Manager. In her new role, Ms. Keene will serve as liaison to existing…

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Camp Discovery earns Conservation Education Mini-Grant

November 9, 2020

An educational camp that is developing virtual environmental field trips for students in Richland County is getting a boost to further its efforts: a $1,000 Conservation Education Mini-Grant. The Richland…

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Richland Library partners with Walgreens for free flu shot clinics

November 9, 2020

With the 2020-2021 flu season underway, Richland Library is once again partnering with Walgreens to host free flu shot clinics at several of our locations. They’re taking place from 10…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds families about perfect one-size-fits-all gift this holiday season

November 9, 2020

Future Scholar contributions enhance college savings, provide tax benefits State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to remind South Carolina families about the perfect one-size-fits-all gift suggestion this holiday season – a…

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Richland Library celebrates graduation of 14 students from Career Online High School

November 9, 2020

While 2020 has been a challenging year across the globe, it has also given hope to 14 local students, ranging in age from early 20s to early 70s, who earned…

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First aid for mental health

November 6, 2020

Just like CPR can assist a person who’s having a heart attack, mental health first aid is emergency care for those with panic attacks, anxiety, depression or even suicidal thoughts.…

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Garvin Design Group’s 1649 Main Street wins AIA Columbia Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse

November 5, 2020

Garvin Design Group received a Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse of 1649 Main Street at the American Institute of Architects Columbia’s (AIA Columbia) 2020 Design Awards on Thursday, November 5th.…

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NAI Columbia identifies new location for Irmo Lock Company in Cayce

November 5, 2020

The second location to be named, The Modern Locksmith. NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM, represented the buyer, Irmo Lock Company, Inc., in the purchase of its second location in…

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Special ops veterans building reefs to protect U.S. coastlines

November 5, 2020

Veterans continue serving with a new life-building mission and renewed purpose By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MIAMI, FLORIDA: South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin joined several fellow military veterans…

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Robinson Gray named to Tier 1 of Best Law Firms in Columbia in 12 practice areas

November 5, 2020

Robinson Gray has again been named to the top tier in the Columbia area for 12 practice areas in the 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers®…

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Morton & Gettys again listed by Best Law Firms for 2021

November 5, 2020

Morton & Gettys has again been recognized as a Tier-1 firm in the Rock Hill area by Best Law Firms. This is the firm’s fifth consecutive year in the listing…

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Bluestein Attorneys again named to Best Law Firms top tier for Columbia

November 5, 2020

Bluestein Attorneys has been named to the top tier for the Columbia area in two practice areas in the 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News – Best…

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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel ranked it top tier in 2 Best Law Firms categories

November 5, 2020

Once again, Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has earned top-tier “Best Law Firm” honors for metro Columbia in two employment law practice areas. The firm is honored in Tier 1 in…

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Ogletree Deakins’ Columbia office earned three Metropolitan Tier 1 practice area rankings

November 5, 2020

Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” by…

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Defense Engineering Services expanding operations in Charleston County

November 5, 2020

More Than $1.1 Million Investment Will Create 18 New Jobs Defense Engineering Services (DES), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The more…

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Richland Library commends service of volunteers with 2020 awards

November 5, 2020

Richland Library is honoring the dedication and support of our volunteers. Please join us in congratulating the following valued members of our team, who are receiving special recognition and an…

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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranks Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd in its 2021 “Best Law Firms” list

November 5, 2020

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 11th consecutive year. The firm earned…

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Walkers and runners across the country go #PinkForPrisma for the 30th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon

November 5, 2020

More than 2,450 registered walkers and runners across South Carolina, 30 additional states and three countries helped Prisma Health Midlands Foundation kick breast cancer to the curb for the Virtual…

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Continental announces tire safety recall of approximately 12,000 passenger and light truck tires in U.S.

November 5, 2020

Voluntary safety recall program involves Continental and General brand tires in different sizes Sudden air loss may occur. No reports of accidents Tires will be replaced at no charge FORT…

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2020 Torch Award Winners

November 5, 2020

Announcing Your 2020 Torch Award Winners! November 5, 2020 – Our panel of judges spent the last few weeks reviewing all of our nominations for the 2020 Business of the…

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Two-week push leads to more than 11,000 application submissions for SC CARES Act Relief Grant Programs

November 4, 2020

Gov. Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) today announced that 11,217 applications were received for the SC CARES Act grant programs for the Minority and Small…

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Colliers Report: South Carolina industrial construction delivers despite the pandemic

November 4, 2020

Research & Forecast Report Q3-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The South Carolina industrial market absorbed 1.95 million square feet during the third quarter of 2020, dropping the vacancy…

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Communities In Schools of the Midlands launch $180 Giving Campaign | 180 days of school is still in sight

November 4, 2020

Join the 180 Pledge Today! Like many other states, children that attend a public or private school in South Carolina goes to school 180 days a year. Young people are…

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What’s Happening Around the Main Street District in November

November 3, 2020

City Center Partnership’s 19th Annual Celebration is Going to be Virtual this Year! Please join us on Monday, November 16 at 4:00 pm.  Please RSVP by Thursday, November 12 by…

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Congaree National Park conducting prescribed burn Wednesday, November 4, 2020

November 3, 2020

Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn on Wednesday, November 4,…

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Election day is here

November 3, 2020

November 3rd is here! If you haven’t already voted the only option left is to vote at your precinct. While there is significant focus on the Presidential election, there are many…

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Just Say Something is throwing a Holiday Bazaar

November 2, 2020

Just Say Something is doing things a bit differently this fall! We would normally be having our Bucks for Shucks Oyster Roast fundraiser, but safety is our top priority for…

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Berkshire Hathaway Energy acquires Dominion Energy natural gas business

November 2, 2020

As of November 1, 2020, Berkshire Hathaway Energy has completed its acquisition of Dominion Energy’s Gas Transmission and Storage business in the eastern region.  This new company, BHE GT&S, is…

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South Carolina companies honored for manufacturing excellence

November 2, 2020

The Manufacturing Excellence Awards ceremony that anchors the final day of the 2020 S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo was held recently. The virtual ceremony included Innovator of the Year Awards…

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Lexington District One ACT scores top state average

November 2, 2020

Lexington County School District One continues to outperform the state average on the ACT with an average score of 19.7, according to scores recently released by the South Carolina Department…

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West Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 29th year

November 2, 2020

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…

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GaffneyLewis expands Charleston office with addition of new attorney

November 2, 2020

GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Emmanuel Ferguson has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Charleston office. In addition to private practice experience, Ferguson served as an Assistant United…

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Berkshire Hathaway Energy completes acquisition of majority of Dominion Energy’s gas transmission and storage business

November 2, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa – Berkshire Hathaway Energy announced it has completed the purchase of Dominion Energy’s natural gas transmission and storage business, exclusive of Questar Pipeline Group. The transaction consideration…

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Columbia Urban League – Young Professionals will provide relief to voters in the 2020 election

November 2, 2020

With support from Shield the Vote in partnership with Verizon, Nephron Pharmaceuticals and Premier Counseling, the Columbia Urban League Young Professionals will offer PPE, snacks and water to assist with…

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