GRAMMY nominee Elle King to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C. on Dec. 31, 2017

October 23, 2017

GRAMMY nominee Elle King, the Top 40 rock/blues maven famous for her hit single “Ex’s and Oh’s,” will perform a free, full-length concert at Famously Hot New Year — S.C.’s…

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Lexington High cadet soars to national success

October 23, 2017

Lexington High School’s Zachary W. Kearney earned national recognition for both an outstanding record in the classroom and as a cadet in uniform. A junior, Kearney holds the rank of…

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Museum to host free lecture about Gen. “Black Jack” Pershing

October 20, 2017

On Friday, Oct. 27, Gen. John Joseph “Black Jack” Pershing will speak about his experiences in the First World War at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.…

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Of Meri’s and Memories

October 20, 2017

By Reba Hull Campbell   Who remembers this billboard that stood near Richland Mall more than 40 years ago? Richland Mall was a real treasure for those of us growing…

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Girls Like Jenny

October 20, 2017

By Tammy Moshier   Until I did my student teaching, I didn’t know girls like Jenny Latham* existed.  She bragged about her nickname – Jenny “Lay-Them-Out” Latham, and told me…

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See Rock City

October 20, 2017

By Tom Poland   In Mom’s back yard stands a red and black birdhouse on a white pole. Its roof holds iconic words. “See Rock City.” If it had not…

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Fireflies Reading Program receives national recognition

October 20, 2017

American Association of School Librarians Formally Commends the Fireflies The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has awarded the Columbia Fireflies Reading Program – an incentive-based literacy initiative presented by…

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Profiles of Public Servants: Chief Deputy County Attorney Doubles as Marine Corps Reserve Judge Advocate

October 20, 2017

This is the first in a series of human interest stories highlighting Richland County employees. To learn more, access www.rcgov.us   Serving His Country, Representing Richland County Chief Deputy County…

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Columbia Development moves forward with plans for New Bern Marketplace

October 20, 2017

Columbia Development announced today its plans to move forward with New Bern Marketplace, a 326,850-square-foot grocery-anchored power center located on Highway 17 (Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard) at Glenburnie Road…

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Prysmian Group welcomes diplomat, congressman to North American headquarters

October 20, 2017

“We are investing to support the development of telecom broadband networks and more sustainable power grids in the U.S.,” said Hakan Ozmen, CEO of Prysmian Group North America. Yesterday Prysmian Group,…

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Columbia Development moves forward with plans for New Bern Marketplace

October 20, 2017

Columbia Development announced today its plans to move forward with New Bern Marketplace, a 326,850-square-foot grocery-anchored power center located on Highway 17 (Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard) at Glenburnie Road…

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iTs|SC to host Careers in Insurance Mixer on Nov. 7

October 20, 2017

WHAT: iTs|SC’s annual Careers in Insurance Mixer. This mixer is aimed at connecting students and recent graduates to companies and careers in Columbia’s flourishing insurance technology and services industry, and…

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Museum to host free lecture about Gen. “Black Jack” Pershing

October 20, 2017

On Friday, Oct. 27, Gen. John Joseph “Black Jack” Pershing will speak about his experiences in the First World War at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.…

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Ryan Welch represented the landlord in the lease of 1,125 SF of flex space in North Charleston

October 19, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, L’Wood Associates, Inc. in the lease renewal of 1,125 SF of flex space located at 4365 Dorchester Road, Suite 204 in North Charleston,…

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Greenville Chamber names Carolina Trade Show Exhibits its October 2017 Small Business of the Month

October 19, 2017

The Greenville Chamber presented Carolina Trade Show Exhibits with its October 2017 Small Business of the Month Award. Owner John Lee was presented with the award at the Chamber’s monthly…

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Furman partners with Gallup to study impact of its education; Research funded by $2.5 million from the Duke Endowment

October 19, 2017

Furman University will partner with global analytics firm Gallup to study more deeply the impact of the university’s undergraduate experience and measure the effectiveness of its signature approach to education,…

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SC Chamber hosts roundtable on trade in the EU

October 19, 2017

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the SC Department of Commerce and the US Department of Commerce-US Commercial Service, today hosted a business roundtable on trade inside the European…

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SC Chamber hosts roundtable on trade in the EU

October 19, 2017

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the SC Department of Commerce and the US Department of Commerce-US Commercial Service, today hosted a business roundtable on trade inside the European…

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Pay increases scheduled for EMS, detention center personnel

October 19, 2017

Following a nearly yearlong review by the Richland County Administrator’s Office, the salaries of some Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center employees will increase by 5…

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ERA Wilder Realty Midtown welcomes Penny Williamson

October 19, 2017

ERA Wilder Realty Midtown recently announced the addition of Penny Williamson to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the Columbia area. After many successful years in…

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Milliken Infrastructure honored by Cabling Installation & Maintenance 2017 Innovators Awards program

October 19, 2017

Milliken Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, announced today that its Vis™ Divide segmented conduit was recognized by the judges of the annual Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards program. The judging panel…

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Heigel named Chief Operating Officer for Elliott Davis

October 19, 2017

Catherine Heigel, the former director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), has returned to Elliott Davis, LLC as its Chief Operating Officer. In this role,…

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Heigel named Chief Operating Officer for Elliott Davis

October 19, 2017

Catherine Heigel, the former director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), has returned to Elliott Davis, LLC as its Chief Operating Officer. In this role,…

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Lula Drake Wine Parlour announces opening of The Pastor’s Study

October 19, 2017

New Event Venue Will be a Unique Gathering Place for Main Street After an intoxicating year of success as Columbia’s premier wine parlour, Lula Drake is taking it to the…

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SLED Agent Warns of E-Mail Crime

October 19, 2017

Cybercrime costs U.S. business more than $1.3 billion yearly and often takes the form of bogus e-mails, according to Lt. D. Britt Dove, supervisory agent for the S.C. Law Enforcement…

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Human affairs lawyer joins Capital Rotary

October 19, 2017

Lee Ann Wooten (center) is welcomed as Capital Rotary’s newest member by sponsor Katherine Anderson and club president Blake DuBose. Wooten, a Greenville native, is the S.C. Human Affairs Commission’s…

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Seven Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys recognized by Benchmark Litigation 2018

October 19, 2017

Seven lawyers from Smith Moore Leatherwood were recently selected for inclusion in Euromoney’s Benchmark Litigation 2018. The guide’s results are the culmination of a six-month research period that included extensive…

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Carter Deupree named to Leadership South Carolina Class of 2018

October 19, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Carter Deupree has been selected for the 2018 Class of Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most respected leadership development program. Leadership South Carolina’s…

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Lexington Craft Beerfest brings 1,400 to Icehouse Amphitheater

October 19, 2017

The second Lexington Craft Beerfest, hosted by the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, brought 1,400 to the Icehouse Amphitheater Saturday evening to experience craft beers from across the nation.…

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Consistent growth in Charleston industrial market expected to continue

October 19, 2017

CBRE Research has released the Q3 2017 data on the industrial commercial real estate market in Charleston. There is more than 5.7 million square feet of industrial product under construction…

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Human affairs lawyer joins Capital Rotary

October 19, 2017

Lee Ann Wooten (center) is welcomed as Capital Rotary’s newest member by sponsor Katherine Anderson and club president Blake DuBose. Wooten, a Greenville native, is the S.C. Human Affairs Commission’s…

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Lexington Craft Beerfest brings 1,400 to Icehouse Amphitheater

October 19, 2017

The second Lexington Craft Beerfest, hosted by the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, brought 1,400 to the Icehouse Amphitheater Saturday evening to experience craft beers from across the nation.…

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SLED Agent Warns of E-Mail Crime

October 19, 2017

Cybercrime costs U.S. business more than $1.3 billion yearly and often takes the form of bogus e-mails, according to Lt. D. Britt Dove, supervisory agent for the S.C. Law Enforcement…

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2017 Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship recipient named

October 18, 2017

Richland Library Foundation Honors Library Service Steward Columbia, SC– The Richland Library Foundation announced Jocelyn Pettigrew has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship during a…

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Columbia goes for LEED® Gold with new water & sewer administration site

October 18, 2017

On Tuesday, October 17th, the City of Columbia and Columbia Water celebrated the opening of its new water and wastewater administration building, the City of Columbia’s first building registered with…

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Metromont Corporation expanding operations in Greenville County

October 18, 2017

Concrete manufacturing plant to create additional 100 jobs . Metromont Corporation, a manufacturer of precast concrete materials, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations. This latest $8.8 million investment is…

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Metromont Corporation expanding operations in Greenville County

October 18, 2017

Concrete manufacturing plant to create additional 100 jobs . Metromont Corporation, a manufacturer of precast concrete materials, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations. This latest $8.8 million investment is…

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MUSC trustees learn of major gift to new children’s hospital, receive positive reports on institutional progress

October 18, 2017

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regular scheduled meeting, receiving reports that included a large donation to the…

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Entrepreneurs who need to claim their business, relationships invited to free Perfect Day Connect Workshop – October 20

October 18, 2017

Entrepreneurs who find themselves constantly overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list and long workdays may be in need of a  lifestyle reboot. Charleston area entrepreneur Helen “Cokie” Berenyi is inviting…

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Fort Sumter Tours unveils new mobile app to enhance visitor experience

October 18, 2017

Visitors to Fort Sumter National Monument may now experience an 1800s historical site using state-of-the-art technology. Fort Sumter Tours – family owned and operated since 1961 – has launched a…

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Glory Farms “See-Thru” vegetable can named finalist for Gama Innovation Award

October 18, 2017

EFFINGHAM, SC – Glory Farms vegetables, packaged in a ground-breaking and category-first, “See-Thru” can, has been named a Packaging Finalist for the 2017 Gama Innovation Awards.  Glory Farms is a…

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Columbia Parks & Recreation offers free gardening workshops

October 18, 2017

The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the Clemson Cooperative Extension to host a series of gardening workshops designed to give participants the tools needed to start and…

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Columbia Parks & Recreation offers free gardening workshops

October 18, 2017

The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the Clemson Cooperative Extension to host a series of gardening workshops designed to give participants the tools needed to start and…

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Columbia Olive Garden General Manager receives national recognition

October 18, 2017

Mike Hooks, General Manager of the Olive Garden in Columbia, has achieved parent company Darden Restaurants’ Diamond Club status. He was recognized this year for his commitment to delivering guest…

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Midlands Technical College students help preserve military history

October 18, 2017

Donning nicknames like Gunny, Airborne, and Jelly Bean, students from Midlands Technical College’s Building Technology program and Industrial Electricity program put their construction and electrical skills to work helping preserve…

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Treasured Trees nominations underway

October 18, 2017

Nominations are currently being accepted for the Treasured Trees Program. This program seeks to document and preserve trees that are significant for a variety of reasons. Trees can be superior…

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Davis & Floyd professionals selected for American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina Future Leaders Program

October 18, 2017

Davis & Floyd, Inc. announced that three of its employees have been selected to participate in the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) Future Leaders Program. The…

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Cohn Construction names Brian E. Pattison Vice President Pre-Construction

October 18, 2017

Cohn Construction announces Brian E. Pattison as Vice President Pre-Construction. Brian joined Cohn Construction 4 years ago, as the Director of Construction, where he successfully managed the construction team and…

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Drama teacher inspires Lexington High artists

October 18, 2017

For shaping students on and off stage, Lexington High School Theater Teacher Christin O. Pirkle won the 2017 Educational Theatre Association’s International Thespian Society Inspirational Theatre Educator Award. Pirkle teaches…

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Frank Abagnale featured at FinTrust Financial Forum

October 18, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors held its second annual financial forum on Thursday, October 5, at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, South Carolina. This year, the forum featured keynote speaker was Frank…

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