Richland One Partners with Rubik’s® Cube on first-ever “speedcubing” competition

January 18, 2019

On January 26, students from across Richland One will pick up one of the most popular puzzles in modern history, the Rubik’s® Cube, to compete in the school district’s first-ever…

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Truematter Director of Content Strategy Bailey Lewis to speak at User Experience Professionals Association International Conference

January 18, 2019

Bailey Lewis, director of content strategy at user experience consulting firm truematter, will speak at the User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA) International Conference on June 25, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona.…

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Wofford to construct new student residence hall

January 17, 2019

Wofford College has announced plans to construct a new 150-bed student residence hall in a prime location in the heart of campus. Construction on Jerome Johnson Richardson Hall, named in honor…

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O’Neal Inc. hires HR & Operations Coordinator

January 17, 2019

O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Sarah Hoffman as HR & Operations Coordinator. Hoffman has more than 4 years of human resources support experience in…

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AMCOL-RevMD develop groundbreaking technology

January 17, 2019

AMCOL Systems, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in patient experience and revenue cycle optimization services, and RevMD Partners, LLC., an industry leading technology enabled revenue cycle services company, have together…

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BHSA recognizes Legislators of the Year

January 17, 2019

Senator Kevin Johnson was awarded the Behavioral Health Services Association (BHSA) Legislator of the Year for the SC Senate and Representative Richard “Richie” Yow was recognized as the Legislator of…

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Tony K. Cox named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission

January 17, 2019

Tony K. Cox, of Horry County, was named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in…

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Robert D. “Robby” Robbins named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission

January 17, 2019

Robert D. “Robby” Robbins, of Summerville, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in Columbia.…

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Housing for All – Mount Pleasant announces executive hires

January 17, 2019

Housing for All – Mount Pleasant, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to fostering attainable housing efforts in South Carolina’s fourth-largest municipality, is pleased to announce two executive hires to meet…

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Caldwell Commercial announces lease renewal at 1014 Bankton Circle

January 17, 2019

Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial, announces the 4,048SF expansion of MedTrust at 1014 Bankton Circle, Hanahan, SC. MedTrust is mobile healthcare provider with a business model focused on serving…

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Fuyao North America launching new Greenville County processing center

January 17, 2019

Auto Glass Supplier Creating 70 New Jobs Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in…

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Gov. McMaster, Senate President Peeler, House Speaker Lucas request state agency to develop new education funding formula

January 17, 2019

Governor Henry McMaster, Senate President Harvey Peeler, and House Speaker Jay Lucas penned a letter to Frank Rainwater, Executive Director of the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA)…

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Chris Hurley of IntelliSystems earns cyber security certification

January 17, 2019

Chris Hurley of IntelliSystems has completed training and is now certified as an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). This certification is the globally accepted standard of achievement for experienced…

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Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team

January 17, 2019

Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…

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Central Carolina REALTORS® Association elects Charles Caughman 2019 President

January 17, 2019

REALTOR® leader to spearhead organization of more than 2,600 members Charles Caughman, Broker in Charge/Owner of Weichert REALTORS® Caughman Co., was inducted as 2019 President of the Central Carolina REALTORS®…

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NAI Columbia launches new partnership

January 17, 2019

NAI Columbia, a full service commercial real estate firm, officially launched on January 1, 2019. The new company is a partnership with NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, SC) and eight local…

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Midlands Alcohol Enforcement Team Honors Local Law Enforcement Champions for their Outstanding Contributions

January 17, 2019

On January 16, 2019 the Midlands Alcohol Enforcement Team (AET) and the Law Enforcement Advisory Council (LEAC) hosted an event to recognize five local law enforcement officers for their outstanding…

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Thousands of school choice supporters to rally at South Carolina capitol building

January 17, 2019

Thousands of South Carolinians will celebrate National School Choice Week on Wednesday, Jan. 23. There will be a large march of students, teachers, families and advocates through downtown Columbia that concludes with a…

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First Community Corporation announces record annual earnings, fourth quarter earnings and increased cash dividend

January 17, 2019

Highlights Net income of $11.2 million in 2018 and $2.7 million for the fourth quarter Increased cash dividend to $0.11 per common share, the 68th consecutive quarter of cash dividends paid to common shareholders, highest dividend ever…

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Central Carolina REALTORS® Association elects Charles Caughman 2019 President

January 17, 2019

REALTOR® leader to spearhead organization of more than 2,600 members Charles Caughman, Broker in Charge/Owner of Weichert REALTORS® Caughman Co., was inducted as 2019 President of the Central Carolina REALTORS®…

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Human trafficking is modern-day slavery

January 17, 2019

Human trafficking is a growing multi-billion-dollar crime worldwide. Victims include children, the homeless or people from difficult family situations, undocumented immigrants and the disabled. Capital Rotarians heard details from Jan.…

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NAI Columbia launches new partnership

January 17, 2019

NAI Columbia, a full service commercial real estate firm, officially launched on January 1, 2019. The new company is a partnership with NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, SC) and eight local…

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One Columbia launches improved public art directory

January 16, 2019

One Columbia for Arts and History announced the launch of an updated and improved directory of public art cataloging sculptures, murals and monuments found around the Midlands.  The directory can…

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S.C. State Fair earns international honors for marketing campaign

January 16, 2019

The South Carolina State Fair has been named a multiple award winner for its 2018 promotional campaign by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. The fair received four first place…

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Human trafficking is modern-day slavery

January 16, 2019

Human trafficking is a growing multi-billion-dollar crime worldwide. Victims include children, the homeless or people from difficult family situations, undocumented immigrants and the disabled. Capital Rotarians heard details from Jan.…

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S.C. Ethics Bowl comes to Wofford

January 16, 2019

Ten high schools from around the state will compete Saturday, Jan. 26, in the inaugural South Carolina Regional High School Ethics Bowl at Wofford College, hosted by the Department of…

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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in the lease of 2,084 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC

January 16, 2019

Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Landlord in the lease of 2,084 SF of office space at Northwoods Business Park located at 2154 N. Center Street…

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The Baker School of Business offers #1 Online MBA program in South Carolina

January 16, 2019

The Citadel Graduate College offers the #1 Online MBA program in the state of South Carolina, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report in an announcement made Jan. 15. Of all…

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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells North Charleston land for future apartments

January 16, 2019

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 15 acres of land located near the intersection of Ingleside and Webber Boulevards in North Charleston, South Carolina. DD Ingleside…

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Graduate Nursing Program ranks among nation’s best

January 16, 2019

The MUSC College of Nursing continues to rank among the nation’s best. According to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Graduate Nursing Program rankings released today, the College of…

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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors members

January 16, 2019

Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of six new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The six new members…

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2019 MLK celebration award recipients announced

January 16, 2019

The chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the chief executive officer of a community development fund, and an organization made up of South Carolina nonprofits will be honored…

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Nations first high speed chase warning system launches in South Carolina

January 16, 2019

PursuitAlert, a warning system to notify the public in real time when an active high speed police chase is nearby, announces its launch in South Carolina. The Oconee County Sheriff’s…

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EngenuitySC to Host Midlands Regional Competitiveness Week, Jan. 28-Feb. 1

January 16, 2019

Week focused on economic competitiveness includes diverse roster of community events EngenuitySC, a Columbia-based nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, has announced the schedule for its second…

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Midlands Technical College dedicates president’s board room to honor Commissioner and educator Pete Sercer

January 16, 2019

Midlands Technical College (MTC) has officially named the president’s executive board room on its Beltline Campus as the Dr. Peter E. Sercer, Sr. Executive Board Room.Sercer, who passed away last year, served…

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Realtor team, Sarah Price & Evette McCafferty, join Coldwell Banker in Lexington

January 16, 2019

Realtor team, Sarah Price & Evette McCafferty, have joined Coldwell Banker residential realty in Lexington. Sarah Price and Evette McCafferty bring a professional but fun feel to the world of…

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Director Hartley Powell to continue leading S.C. Department of Revenue

January 16, 2019

Governor Henry McMaster announced that Hartley Powell will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). Director Powell was first appointed to his current position…

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Ashley Johnson joins Robinson Gray as associate

January 16, 2019

Ashley Johnson has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate, focusing on workers’ compensation. Ashley received her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in 2010 and juris…

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Celebrating champions of the robotics circuit

January 16, 2019

Two Meadow Glen Middle robotics teams returned to the winners’ circle, with both teams earning accolades for their ingenuity and engineering skills. This season’s FIRST LEGO League theme, Into Orbit,…

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Russell Bauknight named managing shareholder of Bauknight Pietras & Stormer

January 16, 2019

He succeeds Ken Bauknight who held the position for 28 years. Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that Russell Bauknight has been elected to serve as the firm’s managing…

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Google and State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman bring WiFi school buses to Lexington

January 16, 2019

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and Google teamed up to announce a new initiative designed to help close the homework gap for students with long commutes Yesterday, Google and…

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Statement from the SC Chamber of Commerce on Governor McMaster’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget

January 16, 2019

SC Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Ted Pitts, released the following statement on the unveiling of Governor Henry McMaster’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget:  “Governor McMaster’s Executive Budget focuses…

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GeoCarolinas Conference to be held in Charlotte March 4-5

January 16, 2019

The Carolinas Chapter of the Geo-Institute announced the second GeoCarolinas Conference. The event will take place March 4 and 5, 2019 at the UNC Charlotte Center City in Charlotte, North…

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The SEFA Group announces promotion of Bill Fedorka to VP

January 16, 2019

  Bill Fedorka, P.E., is named VP of Engineering & Projects for The SEFA Group Bill Fedorka, P.E., has been promoted to Vice President, Engineering & Projects at The SEFA Group,…

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New Photographic Society of SC announces inaugural event – January 30th

January 16, 2019

A Unique Repertoire Showcasing Local Photographers The Photographic Society of South Carolina (PSSC) sets off their first year by hosting a benefit Pop-Up photography show on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.…

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S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation to launch Pen to Paper Tour

January 16, 2019

Statewide tour aims to connect the innovation community   The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation announced a Pen to Paper Tour of various innovation and incubator locations across…

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South Carolina counties receive more than $226 million in 2018 property tax payments

January 16, 2019

Property tax payments from SCANA and its subsidiaries, which are becoming Dominion Energy Company pays approximately $17 million more than last year Richland, Lexington counties receive largest payments SCANA Corporation…

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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit

January 16, 2019

From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…

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Benchmark Litigation recognizes HSB and John Tiller

January 16, 2019

Benchmark Litigation has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Tiller as a Local Litigation Star in the areas of Product Liability and Securities in its 2019 rankings. Benchmark Litigation also ranked…

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Tru by Hilton breaks ground in Columbia

January 16, 2019

Parks Hospitality Group broke ground on a new Tru by Hilton property located in Columbia, South Carolina. The 117-room, four-story hotel will be located at 183 Stoneridge Road and will be owned and…

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