Curator of Education Joe Long receives Spirit of 1812 Award

March 18, 2019

The state council of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 has presented its Spirit of 1812 Award to Joe Long, curator of education at the South Carolina Confederate…

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Home Works receives hurricane relief grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation’s One SC Fund

March 18, 2019

Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous grant from the One SC Fund, a fundraising effort of Central Carolina Community Foundation, where every dollar goes toward…

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HUB International acquires Motorsports Book of Business

March 18, 2019

Prominent insurance brokerage adds Darren Hickey in Indianapolis and Charlotte offices HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that it has acquired a motorsports book…

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Turner Padget CEO Pierce Campbell honored with South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2019 Leadership in Law award

March 18, 2019

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that firm chief executive officer, C. Pierce Campbell, has been named a 2019 Leadership in Law honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The…

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United Way’s Young Leaders Society calls community to Be a Book Bunny and fill literary totes for students

March 18, 2019

The United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society is calling for the community to gear up for the second year of Be a Book Bunny, a literary program sponsored…

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County Council approves new direction for Penny Program

March 18, 2019

Richland County Council will receive new details Tuesday on its decision to transition management of the Transportation Penny Program from a private contractor to County staff. Changing the Transportation Program’s…

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Fireflies unveil Copa de la Diversión brand

March 18, 2019

The Fireflies have partnered with Minor League Baseball as it heads into year two of its Copa de la Diversión program. The program will feature 72 teams in 2019 who…

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New coffee vendor now open at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

March 18, 2019

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) today welcomed Red Eye Express Coffee to the business connector – located just past TSA. Red Eye Express Coffee will operate Monday through Friday beginning at…

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Presbyterian College to host 45th Annual Special Olympics

March 18, 2019

  For five decades, Special Olympics has encouraged people with intellectual disabilities and built relationships in communities through its programming and annual games. Just last year, the organization celebrated its…

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UofSC Theatre To Stage Tony®-Winning Curious Incident at Longstreet Theatre

March 18, 2019

The University of SC Theatre Program will present The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the critically-acclaimed stage adaptation of the bestselling novel, April 5-13 at Longstreet Theatre. Show…

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Lorraine Santana White appointed to AIA Greater Columbia Board of Directors

March 16, 2019

Pond announced that Lorraine Santana White has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the American Institute of Architects Greater Columbia Section (AIAGC). Lorraine, a Project Architect in Pond’s…

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Columbia Film Society names Anita Floyd new Executive Director

March 15, 2019

The Columbia Film Society (“CFS”) has named Anita Floyd the Executive Director of the organization, effective April 15, 2019.  The CFS governs the Nickelodeon Theatre, Indie Grits Labs and all…

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South Carolina State Museum receives national recognition

March 15, 2019

Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums The South Carolina State Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Founded in 1906 the Alliance is a…

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Burr Forman McNair welcomes partner Corky Klett to Intellectual Property Group

March 15, 2019

Burr Forman McNair announces the addition of partner William (“Corky”) Klett, who joins the firm’s Intellectual Property group where he focuses on intellectual property litigation of all types throughout the…

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Always United hosts Evening with an Author featuring William B. Gravely on March 19

March 14, 2019

Always United, United Way of the Midlands’ affinity group for retirees and those nearing retirement, will host Evening with an Author with special guest William B. Gravely, author of They…

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Attorney Laura Baer joins Collins & Lacy; new associate to practice with firm’s retail & hospitality group in Columbia

March 14, 2019

Laura Baer has joined Collins & Lacy’s Columbia office as an associate in the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. Baer joins the firm from the State Treasurer’s office. Attorneys in…

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Emily Bedenbaugh appointed Chairwoman of the Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Advisory Board

March 14, 2019

The Salvation Army of the Midlands has appointed Emily Bedenbaugh as Chairwoman of the Advisory Board. Emily was installed as an Advisory Board Member in 2012 and has been a…

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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes John Calhoun to service center manager in Florence, South Carolina

March 14, 2019

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced John Calhoun has been promoted to service center manager in Florence, South Carolina. With over 21 years…

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The Drive Golf Tournament + After Party benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers on April 4

March 14, 2019

Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has The Drive to support Prisma Health Cancer Centers and The Drive to greatly impact patients and families facing cancer in our community. The Drive Golf…

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Colliers International | South Carolina brokers $1 million sale of industrial building located between Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC

March 14, 2019

State-of-the-art industrial building with modern upgrades sold. Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Don Moss, SIOR, CCIM and Thomas Beard worked closely with the seller, Solostructures Financial, LLC.,…

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Community partners join Richland County to help displaced residents

March 14, 2019

With $150,000 in funding from Richland County Government, several local community partners put forth plans to assist the more than 400 residents of Allen Benedict Court who had to vacate…

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Garvin Design Group’s Ocean Oak Resort wins 2018 Connie award

March 14, 2019

Garvin Design Group’s Ocean Oak Resort in Hilton Head is a winner of Hilton Grand Vacation’s 2018 Connie Award. Per Hilton Grand Vacations, “The Connie Award is the highest hotel…

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Mashburn Construction Company’s Greenville office grows

March 14, 2019

Mashburn Construction  announced the hire of Austin Coleman as Assistant Project Manager for the company’s Greenville Office. Austin brings over 3 years of construction experience to the team and has…

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Stevens & Wilkinson reveals plans for three new state Veterans Nursing Homes

March 14, 2019

Facilities will be the first of their kind in South Carolina Stevens & Wilkinson (S&W), a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, in conjunction with Ernest Bland Associates, P.C.…

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Susie Shannon elected to South Carolina Research Authority Board of Trustees

March 14, 2019

Sue-Ann (“Susie”) Gerald Shannon has been elected to serve on the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Board of Trustees. Susie is President & CEO of the South Carolina Council on…

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Speaker Decries Ignorance of History

March 13, 2019

Author Randolph G. Russell told Capital Rotary members March 13 that ignorance about our nation’s history is “profound and widespread” throughout the American public. Russell (at left in photo with…

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Weather Stations Sending Real-Time Data from 4 Library Locations

March 13, 2019

As part of Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week, which runs through March 16, Richland Library is announcing a partnership with Richland County Emergency Services to join the Richland County…

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Community Partners join Richland County to help displaced residents

March 13, 2019

Several local community partners put forth plans to assist the more than 400 residents of Allen Benedict Court who had to vacate the apartment complex in January following a deadly…

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PFG v Tietex

March 13, 2019

Spartanburg, S.C.-based Tietex International has won a jury verdict and post-trial judgment in allegations that it infringed on two patents of Greensboro, N.C.-based Precision Fabrics Group, Inc. (“PFG”). In 2103…

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Publix take home top honors at United Way of the Midlands’ Live United Awards

March 13, 2019

United Way of the Midlands recognized hundreds of organizations and individuals for their generosity at its annual Live United Awards ceremony on Thursday, March 7 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention…

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Bright Start marks 20 years of serving South Carolinians with special needs

March 13, 2019

Bright Start, the first private early intervention company in South Carolina providing comprehensive services to individuals with special needs and developmental delays, celebrates its twentieth anniversary in March. Beth Bunge…

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Colonial Life, employees make $2.4 million impact on community

March 13, 2019

Colonial Life and its employees teamed up to contribute more than $2.4 million to S.C. nonprofits in 2018. The multimillion-dollar impact came from a combination of corporate contributions of more…

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Elizabeth Smith Owen honored with Leadership in Law Award

March 13, 2019

South Carolina Lawyers Weekly has honored Elizabeth Smith Owen, a partner with Morton & Gettys law firm in Rock Hill, with its Leadership in Law Award. The annual honor recognizes…

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Public Art to prevent litter mural completed in Columbia, SC

March 13, 2019

On Friday, March 16, at 11:30 a.m. PalmettoPride, Palmetto Outdoor Center and One Columbia will unveil a mural completed in an effort to help reduce litter and crime rates in…

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Retired State Guard commander receives Exceptional Service Medal

March 13, 2019

By Alex Junes-Ward   COLUMBIA, S.C. – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty – the newly sworn adjutant general of South Carolina – presented the EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE MEDAL to Maj.…

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AG Alan Wilson raises awareness of support scams

March 12, 2019

By Katie Ritchie   Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, other regulators, and other attorneys general from across the U.S. to…

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New event venue, Central Energy, opens in Columbia’s BullStreet District

March 12, 2019

Renovated Downtown Space Features Modern Design, Flexible Floor Plan, with Courtyard and Lawn Central Energy, downtown Columbia, S.C.’s most vibrant new gathering space, is now open, featuring one of the…

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SCAEOP announces award recipients

March 12, 2019

The South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) recognized their Educational Administrator of the Year, Office Professional of the Year and Student Scholarship recipients at its recent annual conference.…

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Modjoul receives second SC Launch, Inc. investment

March 12, 2019

Modjoul, a Clemson-based IT company, recently received a $200,000 investment from SC Launch, Inc. This marks the second investment for the company since being accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC…

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Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter expands services to pregnant and parenting teens

March 12, 2019

Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter recently expanded their services to include Pregnant and Parenting Teens programs in which youth ages 12-21 with their infant(s) and children receive individualized care and ongoing…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – January 2019

March 12, 2019

Job Growth Remains Stout Unemployment Rate Unchanged The number of individuals working across the state increased substantially, by an estimated 5,582 people, marking a new record of 2,260,509 for the…

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Top Grossing Movies – March 11, 2019

March 12, 2019

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 03/08/2019 to 03/14/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Captain Marvel PG13 Disney 1 4,310  $153,433,423  $153,433,423 2…

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Lexington District One names McNair Meadow Glen Elementary principal

March 11, 2019

During the March 5, 2019 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board promoted Jennifer Williams McNair to the position of principal of Meadow Glen…

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SCMA Financial Services expands services under new company name

March 11, 2019

SCMA Financial Services is a full-service brokerage and consulting firm that has served the health care community of South Carolina for 25 years.  They will now operate as Fulcrum Risk…

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The Town of Chapin receives highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting

March 11, 2019

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Town of Chapin by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)…

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Brenda Dominy joins South Risk Management’s service team

March 11, 2019

Brenda Dominy has joined South Risk Management as an account manager in the Property and Casualty division. Formerly with Willis Towers Watson, Brenda specialized in serving large, complex construction entities.…

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Form a Business Plan with Richland Library’s First Entrepreneur-in-Residence

March 11, 2019

Are you interested in or moving forward with starting your own business? Get advice from a local expert. Richland Library is thrilled to introduce our first entrepreneur-in-residence, Bayne Dangerfield. Living…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Will Johnson named to The Original Six Foundation Board of Trustees

March 11, 2019

Will Johnson has joined The Original Six Foundation board of trustees. The Original Six Foundation, serves as a catalyst for change by uniting public, private and civic partners and resources…

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NAI Columbia procures ±2,800 sf West Columbia office sale

March 11, 2019

NAI Columbia announced XForcePC has recently purchased a ±2,800 square foot office building located at 1063 Center Street in West Columbia. Broker John Gregory, PE represented the seller, GSM Properties,…

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Register now for SC EPSCoR State Conference

March 11, 2019

Registration is now open for the Annual SC EPSCoR State Conference to be held on Friday, April 12 at the Greenville Marriott Hotel in Greenville, SC. All are invited to…

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