CERRA releases 2019-20 SC Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report

December 12, 2019

The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2019-20 South Carolina (SC) Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The main purpose of this survey is to collect…

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Statewide SC Codes initiative expanding

December 12, 2019

The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, announced the expansion of SC Codes, a statewide program designed to provide free access to coding education…

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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Rep. Bobby Cox as South Carolina’s first Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs

December 11, 2019

Governor Henry McMaster announced that Representative Bobby Cox will be South Carolina’s first Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs – a position created by H.3438, which created the South Carolina Department of…

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ADC Engineering, Inc. and RB Todd Engineering Consultants announce merger

December 11, 2019

Two South Carolina firms, ADC Engineering, Inc. and RB Todd Engineering Consultants are merging to better serve their clients. The merger between ADC, a firm that offers civil, structural and…

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Nucor acquires TrueCore insulated panels

December 11, 2019

Nucor Corporation announced that it is acquiring TrueCore, LLC (TrueCore), an insulated metal panel manufacturing company with a facility in Laurens, South Carolina.  TrueCore produces insulated metal panels serving the…

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New-Indy Containerboard establishing operations in York County

December 11, 2019

Company Investing $240 Million into the New Operations New-Indy Containerboard, a manufacturer and supplier of recycled containerboard for the corrugated box industry, today announced plans to establish operations in York…

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Amazon Best Books of 2019

December 11, 2019

In November, Amazon announced its selections for the Best Books of 2019, naming Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments – the sequel to her dystopian masterpiece The Handmaid’s Tale – the Best…

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City’s Office of Business Opportunities and Midlands Technical College’s FastTrac growth venture course open enrollment

December 10, 2019

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) in partnership with Midlands Technical College will host the FastTrac Growth Venture Course from January 14, 2020 – March 17, 2020.…

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County realigning greenway program to address costs, get projects moving

December 10, 2019

Richland County Transportation will reorganize its greenway program to address the viability and cost of remaining projects. At the recommendation of the program’s former managers, Transportation staff and the Richland…

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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold statewide art contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health awareness poster

December 10, 2019

The Federation of Families of South Carolina will hold a statewide Art Contest in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Month. This year’s Art Contest theme is “Messengers of Hope.” During…

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New partnership is taking steps to prevent human trafficking in South Carolina hotels

December 10, 2019

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to make human trafficking awareness training available…

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Patterson Fan is celebrating 30 years of air movement innovation and growth

December 10, 2019

Patterson Fan, The Authority in Air Movement Solutions, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of manufacturing excellence in Blythewood, South Carolina. In 1989, Patterson Fan Company (PFC) started as a side-line…

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New Partnership is Taking Steps to Prevent Human Trafficking in South Carolina Hotels

December 10, 2019

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s newest partnership launched December 3 The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses…

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Gov. Henry McMaster, House Speaker Jay Lucas, state leaders propose $3,000 raise for all S.C. teachers

December 10, 2019

Boosts state into top 25 national ranking for teacher pay and above southeastern average In a continued effort to improve education outcomes in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster was joined today…

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Richland County realigning greenway program to address costs, get projects moving

December 10, 2019

Richland County Transportation will reorganize its greenway program to address the viability and cost of remaining projects. At the recommendation of the program’s former managers, Transportation staff and the Richland…

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SIOS Technology celebrates 20 years pioneering the advancement of IT Resilience for critical applications

December 10, 2019

Celebration hosted at the Columbia Museum of Art SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing IT Resilience through intelligent application availability, today marked its 20th anniversary since its founding.…

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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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