Patrick O’Connor recognized among nation’s Top 1,000 real estate agents and teams by Real Trends

July 1, 2019

Patrick O’Connor has earned the distinguished achievement of being ranked among the Top 1,000 real estate agents and teams in the United States, as announced in the 2019 REAL Trends “The Thousand”…

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High Wire Distilling Co. expanding operations in Charleston County

July 1, 2019

Expansion Creating 45 Jobs High Wire Distilling Co., a producer of premium, handcrafted small batch spirits with an agricultural focus, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County.…

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Stevens & Wilkinson commemorates 100 years with scholarship at Clemson University

July 1, 2019

Initiative to support architecture and design students at Clemson University Stevens & Wilkinson (S&W), a full-service architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, announced the establishment of an architectural scholarship at…

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Celebration of Liberty honors Lott, others

July 1, 2019

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Richland County Sheriff and S.C. State Guard (SCSG) commander Leon Lott was recognized for his law enforcement and military service during both…

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Lowcountry Food Bank releases new study: The State of Senior Hunger

July 1, 2019

9.3% of seniors face food insecurity in South Carolina The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced the release of The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2017, a study about…

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Stevens & Wilkinson welcomes two new employees to the firm’s South Carolina engineering department

July 1, 2019

Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering, and interior design firm with offices in Atlanta and Columbia, S.C., announces the addition of Cameron Wilkes, E.I.T., mechanical designer, and Jordan Slomzenski,…

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Sagacious Partners adds DuBose to project management team

July 1, 2019

Columbia-based Sagacious Partners has added Margaret DuBose as a Project Manager, the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) implementation and project management firm recently announced. DuBose’s primary project management role will concentrate…

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Carroll joins Morton & Gettys

July 1, 2019

ROCK HILL, SC – Beverly A. Carroll has joined Morton & Gettys. Her practice focuses on employment litigation, business counseling, employer guidance and civil litigation. Carroll has long practiced in…

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Richland County residents receive S.C. Arts Commission fellowships

July 1, 2019

South Carolina artists in Darlington, Pickens, and Richland counties representing four arts disciplines received individual artist fellowships for fiscal year 2020 after approval by the S.C. Arts Commission board of…

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The Comet community listening sessions scheduled for Lower Richland

June 28, 2019

The COMET transit system is continuing its series of public listening sessions throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvements.  Attendees are asked…

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114 SC hemp farmers approved for 2019 growing season

June 28, 2019

 The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has approved an additional 74 farmers to participate in the SC Hemp Farming Program for 2019. On March 28, 2019, Governor Henry D.…

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More scholarship money on the way for many Midlands Technical College students

June 28, 2019

Starting this fall semester, many Midlands Technical College (MTC) students will be eligible for additional scholarship funding, making MTC even more affordable. The new scholarship program called the SC Workforce and Industrial Needs Scholarship (SC WINS), is…

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Richland One is hiring nurses, bus drivers and other staff

June 28, 2019

If you’re looking for a great place to work, register to attend the Richland One Classified Job Fair on Thursday, July 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Olympia…

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Grants awarded to improve 16 South Carolina communities

June 28, 2019

S.C. Department of Commerce awards $9.6 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Sixteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than…

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Garvin Design Group celebrates 16 years

June 28, 2019

Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group celebrates its 16th anniversary this week. Inspired to form a group that would provide creative, client-driven design solutions through more strategic…

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Sister Hazel to headline Columbia’s inaugural Rock for Recovery Concert presented by Elliott Davis

June 28, 2019

September concert to benefit the LRADAC Foundation Recovery Scholarship Fund Platinum-selling band Sister Hazel returns to the Midlands for LRADAC Foundation’s inaugural Rock for Recovery concert presented by Elliott Davis.…

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Forty-seven students receive scholarships from Building Industry Charitable Foundation

June 28, 2019

Over the past nineteen years, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has awarded $579,250 in scholarships to children of Association members and other students who meet criteria set for the program. …

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SC Chamber announces 2019 best places to work in South Carolina

June 28, 2019

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2019 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. To identify the state’s top-notch employers, the South Carolina Chamber partnered with the…

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Atlantic Packaging expanding operations in Dorchester County

June 28, 2019

Expansion Creating 10 New Jobs Atlantic Packaging, a leading distributor of industrial packaging materials and paperboard converter, is expanding its existing Dorchester County operations. The company’s investment of $4.5 million…

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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new VP of Mission Advancement

June 28, 2019

Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Amanda Osborne is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Vice President of Mission Advancement. In her role, Osborne will help build relationships…

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Sylvan Learning Center of Columbia announces July Summer Camps

June 28, 2019

Sylvan Learning Center of Columbia will be hosting four camps this July aimed at students looking to boost their math and study skills. The camps are as follows: • Fit…

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Sylvan Learning Center of Irmo announces July Summer Camps

June 28, 2019

IRMO, S.C. – Creative Writing, Geometry and Algebra re the core of Sylvan Learning Center of Irmo’s July summer camps. The camps are as follows: • Creative Writing: Sylvan’s Writing…

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Jean Cecil Frick joins the ranks of Riley Fellows

June 28, 2019
Jean Cecil Frick

Jean Cecil Frick, a senior strategic advisor with NP Strategy, successfully completed the Spring 2019 Midlands Class of the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), becoming a Riley Fellow.…

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Investor purchases five-unit student housing property near the University of South Carolina for $715,000

June 28, 2019

Brooks Owings and Bill Bunch of Wilson Kibler represented the buyer, W2C USC Three, LLC, and the seller, ARKA, LLC, in the recent off-market purchase of a five-unit, twelve-bed multifamily…

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Cori Nuttall represented the tenant in the lease of 2,964 SF of medical office space

June 27, 2019

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Cori Nuttall represented the Tenant, Changes Counseling Center in the lease of 2,964 SF of Medical Office space located at 2811 Tricom Street in North Charleston,…

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SCPRT seeking public input on draft recreation plan

June 27, 2019

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking public input on the draft 2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. SCORP is a planning document that identifies outdoor…

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John Peebles transitions to brokerage in Colliers International’s Columbia office

June 27, 2019

After starting with Colliers as a research intern, John Peebles has transitioned to a Brokerage Associate and industrial specialist, joining the Columbia industrial team of Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews,…

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2018-2019 Rotarian of Year announced

June 27, 2019

Blake DuBose (right in photo), immediate past president of Capital Rotary, receives a plaque from current president Philip Flynn after being named the club’s Rotarian of the Year for 2018-2019.…

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Paul Harris Plus-Five recognition

June 27, 2019

Capital Rotary president Philip Flynn recognizes at-large director and service chair Neda Beal for continuing Rotary Foundation donations that support world understanding and peace programs. Beal is now a Paul…

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Capital Rotary’s leadership transition

June 27, 2019

Capital Rotary saluted its outgoing president and swore-in 2019-2020 officers and directors at a club assembly June 26. In photo, incoming president Abby Naas recognizes Philip Flynn’s 2018-2019 service with…

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Collins & Lacy announces workers’ compensation Inn of Court

June 27, 2019

Stanford E. Lacy American Inn of Court holds banquet and business meeting in Columbia Collins & Lacy launched the Stanford E. Lacy American Inn of Court on Tuesday, June 18th…

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ROI Commercial announces multiple transactions

June 27, 2019

ROI Commercial is pleased to announce the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze: Represented J & K Property Holdings, LLC in the purchase…

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Honors College Grad joins Rotary

June 27, 2019

Sponsor Neda Beal fixes a Rotary pin on Sean Powers’ lapel, symbolizing the recent University of South Carolina Honors College graduate’s induction into Capital Rotary club. Powers earned his BA…

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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions

June 26, 2019

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. City Center Partnership Seeking 1(one) Applicant for Appointment. The purpose of the Board…

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Senator Scott accepting applications for Service Academy nominations

June 26, 2019

U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) 2019 Military Academy Nomination Application is now open. The Office of Sen. Scott will be accepting applications through Friday, October 18th, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Candidates…

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SCRA announces seven new client companies

June 26, 2019

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for investments from SC…

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“The Greatest Showman” coming to South Carolina State Fair July 12

June 26, 2019

The South Carolina State Fair will present a free outdoor showing of “The Greatest Showman” July 12 on the fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive. The 2017 film starring Hugh Jackman and…

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Lexington District One approves 2019–2020 budget

June 26, 2019

Lexington County School District One administrators presented a third reading of the district’s 2019–2020 general fund operating budget at a public hearing held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25,…

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Richland Two now accepting nominations for the 2019 Order of the Flame awards

June 26, 2019

Richland Two has now opened the application process for the 2019 Richland Two Order of the Flame Awards. The Richland Two Order of the Flame was established by the Richland…

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Secretary of State offers free Notary Public seminars across South Carolina

June 26, 2019

Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering eight free regional notary public seminars this summer and fall for all South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. The…

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Costa Pleicones elected secretary of the Wofford College Board of Trustees

June 26, 2019

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Costa Pleicones has been elected secretary of the Wofford College Board of Trustees. Costa is a graduate of Wofford College and has served on the Board of…

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FCC responds to Robocall complaints

June 26, 2019

by Katie Ritchie Did you hear the good news? We might finally get some relief from robocalls. The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to give cell phone companies more power…

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Local teens to gain special access to the library after closing

June 26, 2019

WHAT: Teen Lock-In WHEN: 6 – 9 p.m., Friday, July 12 WHERE: Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 WHO: Free and open to the public Parents, Richland…

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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-18s flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July Fourth

June 26, 2019

Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic South Carolinians to honor our armed forces on Independence Day. Every year on the 4th of July,…

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Terminix employees raise over $129,000 during annual United Way campaign

June 26, 2019

Terminix Service, Inc., a longtime United Way of the Midlands supporter, completed its annual employee giving campaign raising more than $129,000, a 20 percent increase over prior year’s donations. “The…

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It’s time to be alarmed about our pension system debt

June 25, 2019
Richard Eckstrom

By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller A school in Colorado Springs, Colorado was shuttered. In Three Rivers, Oregon, the school board shortened the school year five days and laid off employees.…

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680 acres along Wateree River in Camden, now conserved

June 25, 2019

Over 680 acres of undeveloped woodlands, fields, and significant wetlands along the Wateree River, located just outside the city of Camden, are now conserved, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Bramblewood…

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Collins & Lacy announces workers’ compensation Inn of Court

June 25, 2019

Stanford E. Lacy American Inn of Court holds banquet & business meeting in Columbia Collins & Lacy launched the Stanford E. Lacy American Inn of Court on Tuesday evening in…

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Revenue offers free webinar about business taxes July 10

June 25, 2019

Business owners in Washington have many responsibilities, including knowing which taxes they must report. To help reach more businesses statewide, the Washington State Department of Revenue (Revenue) will host a…

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Friday Night Laser Lights, June 28

June 25, 2019

This newly expanded rockin’ summer tradition will now include live music, specialty cocktails and themed nights. Friday Night Laser Lights feature lasers and CGI visuals choreographed to music inside the…

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