National Salvation Army Week events scheduled for next week

May 21, 2018

The Salvation Army of the Midlands will be celebrating National Salvation Army Week next week from Monday, May 21 to Sunday, May 27. Throughout the week, several events will be hosted…

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SC Human Affairs Commission commemorates Mother Emanuel Nine

May 21, 2018

Lead prosecutor in Dylann Roof Trial is Keynote Speaker The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission will commemorate Mother Emanuel Nine Day Remembrance on June 1, 2018, to honor the victims…

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South Carolina State Museum premieres Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4D

May 21, 2018

New 4D theater experience based on #1 international animated film franchise   A mammoth new Ice Age branded 4D theatrical Experience, Ice Age: No Time For Nuts 4D, will premiere on Saturday, May 26 at…

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YMCA of Columbia Swim Lessons Create Strong Swimmers and Confident Kids

May 21, 2018

Lessons help swimmers of all ages and skills develop a lifelong love of swimming May is National Water Safety Month, and the perfect time to get children involved in swim…

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Team South Carolina Economic Development efforts result in over 100,000 announced jobs since 2011

May 21, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Keurig Green Mountain has committed to investing $350 million and creating 500 jobs at a new Spartanburg County…

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Theresa Lynn Jones joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

May 21, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Theresa Lynn Jones has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Originally from Pennsylvania, Jones…

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Camp Sevier to be focal point of the opening of this year’s Scottish Games

May 21, 2018

The 2018 Greenville Scottish Games will feature a celebration kickoff honoring the Old Hickory Division, a century after a group of young men trained in Greenville broke the Hindenburg line…

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Dig Greenville blasting to start Monday

May 21, 2018

After months of planning and numerous weeks of site work, blasting will start for the Dig Greenville project this Monday, May 21, near the intersection of Westfield and Riley streets.…

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BJU names Alan Benson as Vice President for Student Development and Discipleship

May 21, 2018

Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the appointment of Alan Benson of Streamwood, Illinois, as vice president for student development and discipleship effective Monday, July 23. Benson will oversee…

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BANDWAGON places fourth in Startup Dubai Office Blockchain Challenge

May 21, 2018

BANDWAGON has now gone global. This sports technology company recently places fourth out of 17 companies in the Startup Dubai Office Blockchain Challenge. Dubai launched a city-wide Blockchain Strategy in…

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Phil Parham joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

May 21, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Phil Parham has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Parham is excited to join…

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Richland Library and Family Connection of South Carolina partner on LOOK! Forward Photography Exhibit

May 21, 2018

The 2018 LOOK! Forward Photography Exhibit opens June 2 at the newly renovated Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., in downtown Columbia. The exhibit, which remains on display through August 17, showcases the beauty and strength of 48…

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Keurig Green Mountain creating 500 jobs in South Carolina with new Spartanburg County operations

May 21, 2018

Leading coffee company to invest $350 million in community Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig), a leader in specialty coffee and innovative single-serve brewing systems, announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art…

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Atlantic Starr, The Dazz Band, Confunkshun & more to perform at City’s Summer Concert Series

May 21, 2018

National recording artists Atlantic Starr, The Dazz Band and Confunkshun are set to heat up the Finlay Park stage at the City of Columbia’s live outdoor concert series, the Columbia…

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Sowell Gray Robinson named as ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation

May 18, 2018

The 2018 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has ranked Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Lafitte, LLC among…

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Salvation Army seeking financial support for summer day camps program

May 18, 2018

The Salvation Army of the Midlands will provide day camp for children in the 1st through 5th grade for six weeks this summer. Day camp will start on June 11…

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Halls Chophouse to open in Columbia October 15

May 18, 2018

The Hall Management Group announced the opening of a new Halls Chophouse October 15, in Columbia, South Carolina.  . “It’s a dream come true. Our family and our management team wanted…

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Columbia College inaugurates the Women’s Business Center of South Carolina

May 18, 2018

The Women-driven Community has a Common Purpose to Add Jobs, Increase Revenue and Achieve Economic Independence Columbia College celebrates the establishment of the Women’s Business Center of South Carolina, a hub…

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Michael Oana earns the Certified Retirement Counselor® Designation

May 18, 2018

Mr. Oana, a Retirement Planning Specialist in Columbia, SC with over 23 years experience has been awarded the Certified Retirement Counselor® Designation. The Certified Retirement Counselor® certification is a one-of-a-kind…

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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total

May 18, 2018

Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…

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Pelion Middle teachers named National Geographic ambassadors

May 18, 2018

Pelion Middle’s Laura D. Beckham and Brandy V. Wood have not only empowered their students to use geography to solve problems, but they will also train other educators in the…

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Tin Roof reinvents Music Farm Columbia as “The Senate”

May 18, 2018

Tin Roof, which leases the property housing Music Farm in Columbia and operates the current venue in a joint relationship with Music Farm in Charleston, is reinventing the venue as…

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Pelion Middle teachers named National Geographic ambassadors

May 18, 2018

Pelion Middle’s Laura D. Beckham and Brandy V. Wood have not only empowered their students to use geography to solve problems, but they will also train other educators in the…

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Salvation Army seeking financial support for summer day camps program

May 18, 2018

The Salvation Army of the Midlands will provide day camp for children in the 1st through 5th grade for six weeks this summer. Day camp will start on June 11…

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Sowell Gray Robinson named as ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation

May 18, 2018

The 2018 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has ranked Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Lafitte, LLC among…

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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total

May 18, 2018

Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…

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Museum lecture to focus on role of former slaves in the Revolutionary War in SC – May 25

May 18, 2018

During the Revolutionary War, the British offered some South Carolina slaves a deal: If they fought against the rebel colonists, they could gain their freedom. Several hundred took Britain up…

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National Salvation Army Week events scheduled for next week – May 21-27

May 18, 2018

The Salvation Army of the Midlands will be celebrating National Salvation Army Week next week from Monday, May 21 to Sunday, May 27. Throughout the week, several events will be…

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Charleston attorney Dawes Cooke to lead South Carolina Bar

May 17, 2018

Charleston attorney Dawes Cooke will be installed as the 2018-19 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 24, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at Wild Dunes on…

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New York Life announces grant to the International African American Museum

May 17, 2018

New York Life has announced a $100,000 grant to the International African American Museum (IAAM) to support the development of the museum, including its Center for Family History, which is…

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Hughes Agency announces new director of finance and human resources and new account executive

May 17, 2018

Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the additions of Michelle Walker as director of finance and human resources and Emily…

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4th Annual LEAD Greenville County Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast

May 17, 2018

Friday, May 18th – 6-9AM | Tommy’s Ham House 214 RUTHERFORD ST • GREENVILLE, SC 29609 Over 400+ daily drawing Prizes, Valor Bags, and Free Offers valued at over $75,000+ funded by 100+ local…

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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total

May 17, 2018

Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…

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Local developer builds Marriott hotel in North Charleston

May 17, 2018

Clancy Cipkala, managing partner and CEO of Solara Hospitality based in South Carolina announced the construction of a new 138-room Courtyard by Marriott in North Charleston. “The strengthening local economy…

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JTEKT expanding its Oconee County Koyo Bearings operations

May 17, 2018

Automotive Supplier Investing $19.4 Million to Create 56 New Jobs JTEKT North America, a producer of bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools, today announced that it is investing…

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Areas of Progress – May 17

May 17, 2018

Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy.       Conway lights up The…

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Keith Mulvaney joins The Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

May 17, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Keith Mulvaney has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Mulvaney moved from Syracuse, NY to Greenville, SC…

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Liberty Fellowship now taking nominations for its next class of Fellows

May 17, 2018

Liberty Fellowship is taking nominations through July 1 for its 15th Class of Fellows. Each year, high-impact leaders in South Carolina who are ready to apply their talents and expertise to move…

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Palmetto Health Foundation Public Relations team recognized with SCPRSA Awards

May 17, 2018

Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize South Carolina…

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Brightway Insurance to open its first agency near Columbia

May 17, 2018

Brightway, The Sunnyside Agency will open in Elgin, S.C., Monday, May 21. Brightway Insurance opened its first agency in the Palmetto State last year. With Monday’s opening, there will be five Brightway Insurance…

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Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University appoint joint faculty member for environmental remediation

May 17, 2018

Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University have appointed Dr. Brian Powell to a joint faculty position to advance research on environmental remediation and radioactive waste disposal. In this position, Dr. Powell…

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Colliers International welcomes Melissa Brewington to accounting team

May 17, 2018

Colliers International announced that Melissa Brewington has joined the accounting team in Columbia as a Property Accountant. In this role, she is responsible for providing the company’s clients with detailed…

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Michael Weaver elected President of South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association

May 17, 2018

McNair announced that Michael Weaver has been elected President of the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association (SCBLA), which has more than 200 members across the state. Michael will serve a one…

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Rotarians get “Straight Poop” about Riverbanks compost

May 17, 2018

Capital Rotary members got the “straight poop” about Riverbanks Zoo’s composting success from guest speaker John Davis on May 16. Davis (left, in photo with Rotarian Bud Foy) said the…

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Palmetto Health Foundation Public Relations team recognized with SCPRSA Awards

May 17, 2018

Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize South Carolina…

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Rotarians get “Straight Poop” about Riverbanks compost

May 17, 2018

Capital Rotary members got the “straight poop” about Riverbanks Zoo’s composting success from guest speaker John Davis on May 16. Davis (left, in photo with Rotarian Bud Foy) said the…

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John Harris Body Shops to hold grand opening

May 16, 2018

John Harris Body Shops invites you to celebrate the grand opening of our new Summerville location on June 6, 2018 at 12 p.m. John Harris Body Shops is a veteran and…

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New member elected to MUSC Board of Trustees

May 16, 2018

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) welcomes W. Melvin Brown, III, M.D., to the MUSC Board of Trustees, effective May 2. Brown represents the 6th Congressional district of South Carolina,…

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Sysco funds the expansion of the Lowcountry Food Bank produce cooler

May 16, 2018

Sysco formally announced today funding to the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) for the expansion of its produce cooler at the LCFB. Additional produce cooler space will enable the LCFB to…

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Nexton improves accessibility with opening of Nexton Parkway and Interchange 197

May 16, 2018

The completion of the Exit 197 interchange and Nexton Parkway provides more accessibility and convenience to the residents of Nextonwho want to live, commute and shop. The new interchange and five…

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