Charleston Harbor deepening project receives $49 million federal funding

June 11, 2018

. Progress of the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project to 52 feet remains on track with $49 million awarded in the USACE FY18 Work Plan.  . . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…

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Land sells in Simpsonsville for Five Forks Athletics new location

June 11, 2018

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 3.99 acres of land situated along 400 Scuffletown Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Five Forks Athletics purchased the land from…

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Lucas Marchant running as independent petition candidate for solicitor

June 11, 2018

Local attorney Lucas C. Marchant announced his intention to run for 13th Circuit Solicitor, the chief prosecutor for Greenville and Pickens counties. Following Catherine Templeton’s selection of Walt Wilkins as…

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Endeavor wins 2018 Coworker Members’ Choice award for coworking spaces

June 11, 2018

Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announced it has been recognized as winner of the 2018 Coworker Members’ Choice Award for Greenville, South Carolina. Members’…

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United Way of the Piedmont free tax preparation program has record-breaking year

June 11, 2018

Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…

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Jackson announces expansion, relocation of Greenville offices

June 11, 2018

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, announced today that it is expanding and will move its Greenville offices to BridgeWay Station, the…

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Michelin builds Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s 355th home

June 11, 2018

When we consider the many challenges facing our community today, affordable housing comes to the forefront. For over 15 years, there has been a true collaborative effort by Habitat for…

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Jackson Lewis and its Greenville attorneys recognized in Chambers 2018

June 11, 2018

Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce the firm and its Greenville attorneys have been recognized in the 2018 edition of Chambers…

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Hilton Garden Inn Greenville unveils revamped property

June 11, 2018

Top-to-bottom renovation project yields ‘like new’ hotel in well-established location A $4-million project has totally revamped Hilton Garden Inn Greenville. The renovations include both interior and exterior upgrades to the…

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Nicol Sharpe joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

June 11, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Nicol Sharpe has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Sharpe, a Pennsylvania native who has lived in…

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Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in the lease of Aviation Business Park I, Suite 103

June 11, 2018

Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease of 6,518 SF of space at Aviation Business Park I, Suite 103. Pete Harper of Lee & Associates represented…

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Veterans for Manufacturing course graduates eighteen

June 11, 2018

Palmetto Warriors Connection (PWC) held its second Veterans For Manufacturing graduation ceremony on Friday, May 18 in which 18 local veterans were awarded basic certifications in Forklift Operations, CNC Machine…

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JW Aluminum investing $255 million in Berkeley County operations

June 11, 2018

High-quality Aluminum Manufacturer Creating 50 New Jobs JW Aluminum, a manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminum products, today announced plans to expand its existing Berkeley County operations. The facility’s growth is expected…

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Midlands Advertising Club accepts National Club of the Year and President of the Year awards

June 11, 2018

American Advertising Federation of the Midlands (AAF of the Midlands) President Stephanie Owens and President-Elect Lenza Jolley accepted two awards at the American Advertising Federation’s national ADMERICA conference Friday in…

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Kathleen Muthig joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

June 11, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. welcomed Kathleen Muthig to the firm’s Columbia office. Kathleen brings a strong foundation in consumer bankruptcy law to HSB’s full service Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights team,…

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Top Grossing Movies – June 11

June 11, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 06/08/2018 to 06/14/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ocean’s 8 PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4,145  $41,607,378  $41,607,378…

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South Carolina Ports Authority announces record May container volume

June 11, 2018

Big ship deployment was a driver of SCPA’s record May container volumes, which increased 8.2 percent over TEUs handled in May 2017.     Today South Carolina Ports Authority announced 197,437…

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Combined firm to have over 725 attorneys across 11 states and the District of Columbia

June 11, 2018

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and Broad and Cassel LLP announced today that both partnerships have approved an agreement to combine effective August 1, 2018, to be known in Florida…

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Recleim recognized as SC Launch Company of the Year

June 11, 2018

Recleim, LLC was recognized as the SC Launch Company of the Year for 2018. The award was presented by Jill Sorensen, Director of Entrepreneurial Programs, SC Launch, during the Second…

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CHA provides free meals through Summer Food Service Program

June 11, 2018

The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) starting on Monday, June 11 and ending on Friday, August 3. Meals will be provided to…

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Make Music Columbia returns June 21

June 11, 2018

Columbia participates in a global celebration of making music on the longest day of the year. Make Music Columbia will return for its fourth year with a wild and wonderful…

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PaleoPalozza is back at the South Carolina State Museum

June 11, 2018

Friday Night Laser Lights, June 15 The State Museum has expanded Friday Night Laser Lights to now include even more musical and visual experiences. In addition to exciting laser shows, guests can now immerse themselves in a…

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Richland One’s Class of 2018 earns over $83 million in scholarships

June 11, 2018

Richland One’s Class of 2018 graduates collectively received nearly $83.2 million in scholarship offers and other financial aid, just shy of tying last year’s record-high total of $83.3 million. This…

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9th annual Tasty Tomato Festival: presented by Sustainable Midlands

June 11, 2018

On Saturday, August 11th, 2018, Sustainable Midlands will be hosting the 9th Annual Tasty Tomato Festival.  The Midlands community is invited to come together to celebrate local food and the champion of…

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Holiday Retirement’s Forest Pines receives Great Place to Work designation

June 11, 2018

Holiday Retirement’s Forest Pines announced it has been certified as a great workplace by Great Place to Work Institute®. The designation was based on extensive ratings provided by Forest Pines…

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US Supreme Court denies certiorari, will not hear church property case

June 11, 2018

The United States Supreme Court today denied a petition from a breakaway group, letting stand the decision of the South Carolina Supreme Court to return control of the Diocese of…

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Kathleen Muthig joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

June 11, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. welcomed Kathleen Muthig to the firm’s Columbia office. Kathleen brings a strong foundation in consumer bankruptcy law to HSB’s full service Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights team,…

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Midlands Advertising Club accepts National Club of the Year and President of the Year awards

June 11, 2018

American Advertising Federation of the Midlands (AAF of the Midlands) President Stephanie Owens and President-Elect Lenza Jolley accepted two awards at the American Advertising Federation’s national ADMERICA conference Friday in…

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Newberry Opera House invites you to #PartyinThePark this summer!

June 10, 2018

Well hello, summer! It’s so good to see you again, especially after all of this crazy weather we’ve had.  It’s time to get outdoors and enjoy some sunshine! While the…

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The COMET to display Proterra all-electric bus in Columbia

June 8, 2018

The COMET will showcase a Proterra all-electric transit bus on June 8th after a press conference at the Butch Spires Administrative Building.  The bus will operate on Route 12: Edgewood immediately after…

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UofSC School of Law receives second $1 million gift from Konduros Fisherman Fund

June 8, 2018

The University of South Carolina School of Law will enrich how it cultivates future leaders thanks to a $1.035 million gift from the Konduros Fisherman Fund. It is the second…

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InnoVision Awards announces the 2018 Call for Entries

June 8, 2018

InnoVision Awards Advisory Board announced that the Call for Entries have begun for consideration in six categories of innovation. Applications will be accepted until June 18, 2018. . The InnoVision Awards…

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City of Cayce Takes National Wildlife Federation “Mayors’ Monarch Pledge” to help save the Monarch Butterfly

June 8, 2018

The City of Cayce is proud to announce that Cayce Mayor Elise Partin took the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge on May 8, being the first city in South Carolina to sign the…

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Richland County Council candidates receive endorsement from four prominent business associations

June 8, 2018

The Greater Columbia Chamber, Building Industry of Central South Carolina, South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, and Central Carolina REALTORS® Association have collectively chosen to endorse candidates in the upcoming June 12 primary election. “As the…

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Lourie Center launches Midlands Lifelong Learning Program

June 8, 2018

The Lourie Center, in keeping with its mission to provide opportunities for older adults to stay physically and intellectually fit, will officially launch the Midlands Lifelong Learning Program this October…

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The City Manager’s Spotlight

June 8, 2018

By Teresa Wilson The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City…

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A Capital Social at Historic Hangar

June 8, 2018

Capital Rotary held a club social event June 6 at the new Hunter-Gatherer brew pub located in Columbia’s historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar at Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport. The steel and glass…

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Garvin Design Group welcomes two new team members

June 7, 2018

  Brittany Lapple and Eric Bell   Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of two new teammates, architectural interns Brittany Lapple and Eric Bell. Brittany grew up in Middle…

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A Capital Social at Historic Hangar

June 7, 2018

Capital Rotary held a club social event June 6 at the new Hunter-Gatherer brew pub located in Columbia’s historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar at Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport. The steel and glass…

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Sticky Fingers Announces All You Can Eat Wings on Wednesdays and All You Eat Anything on the Menu for Father’s Day

June 7, 2018

Sticky Fingers Ribhouse has announced two new all-you-can-eat offers including all you can eat wings on Wednesdays and an unheard of Father’s Day offer. All day, every Wednesday in June,…

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City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities welcomes nearly 80 local business owners to access to Capital Symposium

June 7, 2018

Nearly 80 local business owners gathered for the Office of Business Opportunities’ annual Access to Capital Symposium: The Midland’s Financing Options for Small Businesses on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at…

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Mayor Benjamin leads nation’s mayors in Boston for U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting

June 7, 2018

Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, School Safety, Immigration, Jobs, Affordable Housing, Automation Top Agenda Mayor Steve Benjamin will lead more than 250 of the nation’s mayors in Boston, June 8-11, for the U.S. Conference…

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Uncork Wine Bar opens at 476 King Street

June 6, 2018

Uncork wine bar is hosting a pre opening celebration with a red ribbon cutting by Mayor Tecklenberg on Thursday June 7 @ 3:30 PM. Located at 476 King Street in…

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Greenville Technical Charter High School graduating class gets an early start on their purpose for life

June 6, 2018

“The purpose of life . . . is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”…

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BLE hires Anna Franklin, P.E.

June 6, 2018

Bunnell Lammons Engineering (BLE) announced the addition of Anna Franklin as Senior Environmental Engineer. With more than 16 years of regulatory and environmental consulting experience, Anna specializes in air quality permitting and…

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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announces record breaking funds raised from 21st annual Blued Ridge Fest

June 6, 2018

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announced that the 21st  annual Blue Ridge Fest, held on May 4, 2018, raised a record breaking amount of $225,000 to benefit local non-profit organizations in…

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Interim HealthCare of the Upstate recognized as 2018 Top Workplace in South Carolina

June 6, 2018

Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a locally owned and operated home health and hospice services provider, announced that for the second year in a row it has been named the…

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Parents and grandparents, business and civic leaders unite to form Charleston Coalition for Kids

June 6, 2018

Group calls for real, transformative change for Charleston County Schools Today, dozens of Charleston County parents, grandparents, business and civic leaders officially announced the formation of Charleston Coalition for Kids.…

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Gifts name Citadel’s School of Science and Mathematics for Swain family

June 6, 2018

Photo left to right: David and Mary Swain, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, Deborah and Chris Swain   The Citadel is proud to announce a pair of substantial gifts to name the…

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PC undertakes site work on Johnson field at Old Bailey Stadium in anticipation of constructing new student housing

June 6, 2018

  On May 30, in anticipation of securing financing to construct new student housing, PC began the site preparation work necessary to allow construction of new housing for seniors on…

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