City Foods Cooperative Membership drive success

October 23, 2017

In observance of National Cooperative Month, more than 30 citizens became members of the City Foods Cooperative. The City Foods Cooperative press conference was held on Friday, October 20, where…

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Security Federal Corporation announces increase in quarterly and nine month earnings

October 23, 2017

Security Federal Corporation (“Company”) (OTCBB:SFDL), the holding company for Security Federal Bank (“Bank”), today announced results for the quarter and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017. Net income available…

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Mast Store and Merrell Footwear partner to provide food for kids October 25-November 7

October 23, 2017

If you could do one thing that would help a child do better in school, have a better outlook on life, and be better able to fight disease, would you…

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Women’s Solar 101 workshop

October 23, 2017

Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine will host the Women’s Solar 101 workshop for City of Columbia residents to receive information about the potential for solar energy for your home. The workshop…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd helps Arthrex, Inc. launch operations in Anderson County

October 23, 2017

When Arthrex planned to locate its recently announced major manufacturing facility in Anderson County, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd lawyers were there to support their team in every legal aspect of the…

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BANDWAGON and Croozen putting fans on the road through partnership

October 23, 2017

BANDWAGON, the company putting the college football gameday experience into the hands of consumers, is now getting fans on the road to support their favorite teams at away games with…

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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP names Doug Walker chief operating officer

October 23, 2017

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced Doug Walker has been promoted to chief operating officer. Walker will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm’s seven offices. Walker joined…

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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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Perry MacLennan named president-elect of the Clemson Young Alumni Council

October 23, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney, Perry MacLennan, has been named President-elect of the Clemson Young Alumni Council. As a graduate of Clemson University, Perry first served as an At-Large member of…

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CONA’s Dr. Mitchell serves victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico

October 23, 2017

Dr. David Mitchell of Carolina Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) and a team of a 33 volunteers from SC traveled to Puerto Rico recently to aid in the relief efforts…

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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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EngenuitySC announces 2017-18 initiatives to boost competitiveness and prosperity in the Midlands

October 23, 2017

EngenuitySC, the Columbia-based economic development nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, today announced its programming for the upcoming year. Projects include What’s Next Midlands, the Midlands Regional…

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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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Father-son duo enters Pelion High Hall of Fame

October 23, 2017

Two well-accomplished members of Pelion High’s athletic history entered the school’s hall of fame this season. And they just happen to be father and son. PHS honored Ben and Dalton…

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American Land Title Association names Cynthia Blair as president-elect

October 23, 2017

The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Cynthia Durham Blair has been installed as president-elect of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) for the 2017-2018 year. The…

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Soda City Startup – November 3-5

October 23, 2017

50 Hour Entrepreneurship Event Soda City Startup! is a three-day event designed to ignite innovation, entrepreneurship and networking in the region. Participants learn how to nurture new business ideas to…

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American Land Title Association names Cynthia Blair as president-elect

October 23, 2017

The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Cynthia Durham Blair has been installed as president-elect of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) for the 2017-2018 year. The…

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EngenuitySC announces 2017-18 initiatives to boost competitiveness and prosperity in the Midlands

October 23, 2017

EngenuitySC, the Columbia-based economic development nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, today announced its programming for the upcoming year. Projects include What’s Next Midlands, the Midlands Regional…

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Father-son duo enters Pelion High Hall of Fame

October 23, 2017

Two well-accomplished members of Pelion High’s athletic history entered the school’s hall of fame this season. And they just happen to be father and son. PHS honored Ben and Dalton…

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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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