Rodgers joins Callison Tighe as an associate

October 17, 2017

Celeste Rodgers, an experienced attorney in real estate law, has joined Callison Tighe as an associate. Rodgers earned her Juris Doctor at the University of South Carolina School of Law.…

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SC Arts Commission invites nominations for local arts heroes

October 17, 2017

Recognize your local arts hero with a nomination for the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts or the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award. Both award programs honor…

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SC insurance leaders to convene at UofSC Oct. 25 to discuss challenges and trends

October 16, 2017

South Carolina insurance leaders will participate in a conference on the state of insurance and risk management in the Palmetto state Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the University of South Carolina. While open…

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Carolina Bauernhaus™ claims Gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival®

October 16, 2017

Carolina Bauernhaus received a Gold medal at the 2017 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest commercial beer competition in the world…

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Peter L. Brewer, Patent Attorney, joins Stipkala & Klosowski LLC d.b.a. Thrive IP®

October 16, 2017

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Peter L. Brewer has joined the law firm of Thrive IP® as a Patent Attorney.  He will be opening a new office for the firm in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Thrive…

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Soaring Talent – Quebec’s famed acrobatic group Flip FabriQue lands at Harbison Theatre at MTC on October 28

October 16, 2017

Lauded by The New York Times as, “projecting an irrepressible spirit of fun,” Flip FabriQue, a renowned circus troupe from Canada, will travel to the Midlands and capture hearts with its high-flying…

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Ainsley Earhardt returns to Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres

October 16, 2017

“Fox & Friends” co-host, Ainsley Earhardt, returns to Columbia to sign copies of her new children’s book, “Through Your Eyes: My Child’s Gift to Me”, Saturday, October 21, at 2:00…

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Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City Foods Cooperative Marketplace to host a Membership Drive Launch for National Cooperative Month (Press Conference)

October 16, 2017

In honor of National Cooperative Month, Mayor Steve Benjamin will host a press conference to announce the City Foods Cooperative Marketplace’s Launch Membership Drive on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Drew Wellness…

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Town of Lexington begins construction on the SC-6 One-Way Pair Project

October 16, 2017

The Town of Lexington has issued a notice to proceed on the SC-6 One-Way Pair Project, with construction slated to last nine-months. This is the first traffic and tourism project…

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County of Lexington: Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium to host Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop

October 16, 2017

  The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop on Friday, November 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in an effort to educate citizens on rainwater…

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Palmetto Moon announces grand opening of Columbiana Centre Store

October 16, 2017

Palmetto Moon, an award-winning Southern lifestyle retail chain based in Charleston, SC, announced it will hold the grand opening celebration of its 15th store, at the Columbiana Centre in Columbia, SC,…

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Regional Recycling event scheduled October 21st for Lexington and Richland County residents

October 16, 2017

Lexington and Richland county residents will have the opportunity to recycle electronics, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal and shred paper at the regional recycling event scheduled for October 21, 2017,…

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Crawford Strategy promotes Hannah Stone to senior art director, manager of creative services

October 16, 2017

Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to a wide variety of organizations, has promoted Hannah Stone to senior art director, manager of creative…

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Scott & Corley, P.A. firm Chairman honored with the Order of the Palmetto

October 16, 2017

Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Additionally, Columbia Mayor Steve…

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Scott & Corley, P.A. firm Chairman honored with the Order of the Palmetto

October 16, 2017

Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Additionally, Columbia Mayor Steve…

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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville adds Marion Mann

October 16, 2017

Marion Mann has joined Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County as Director of Marketing and Communications. A Greenville native and College of Charleston graduate, Mann has previously served in marketing…

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Arthrex, Inc. creating more than 1,000 new jobs in Anderson County

October 16, 2017

Medical Device Manufacturer Launching New Operations In The Upstate Arthrex, Inc., a global orthopedic medical device company, headquartered in Naples, Fla., is launching new manufacturing operations in Anderson County. The…

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Arthrex, Inc. creating more than 1,000 new jobs in Anderson County

October 16, 2017

Medical Device Manufacturer Launching New Operations In The Upstate Arthrex, Inc., a global orthopedic medical device company, headquartered in Naples, Fla., is launching new manufacturing operations in Anderson County. The…

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United Way of the Midlands Senior VP Mike Gray announces retirement

October 16, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Mike Gray, the Senior Vice President of Resource Development for United Way of the Midlands, announced his retirement after 35 years with the organization, effective Jan. 31, 2018.…

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United Way of the Midlands Senior VP Mike Gray announces retirement

October 16, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Mike Gray, the Senior Vice President of Resource Development for United Way of the Midlands, announced his retirement after 35 years with the organization, effective Jan. 31, 2018.…

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Greenville Water highlights importance of water by promoting national campaign

October 16, 2017

Most Americans take the water system that brings clean water to their homes and businesses for granted. They turn on the tap and flush the toilet without thinking twice about…

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O2 Fitness Clubs unveils flagship facility on James Island

October 14, 2017

  O2 Fitness Clubs is pleased to enhance and expand its footprint in the Lowcountry with the unveiling of the company’s largest, flagship facility on James Island. Now open for…

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Pleasant Hill Middle shows ‘Cougar Pride’ with winning yearbook

October 14, 2017

Pleasant Hill Middle School’s Cougar Pride yearbook staff received accolades yet again from the South Carolina Scholastic Press Association. PHMS won All-State and the Palmetto Award for the 2016–2017 yearbook…

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Pleasant Hill Middle shows ‘Cougar Pride’ with winning yearbook

October 14, 2017

Pleasant Hill Middle School’s Cougar Pride yearbook staff received accolades yet again from the South Carolina Scholastic Press Association. PHMS won All-State and the Palmetto Award for the 2016–2017 yearbook…

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Amazon now hiring for over 120,000 jobs in the U.S. this holiday season

October 12, 2017

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced it is creating more than 120,000 positions this season across its U.S. network of fulfillment centers, sortation centers and customer service sites. Last year, thousands of holiday positions…

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Trustus Theatre brings back their 2014 classic, Evil Dead, The Musical just in time for Halloween

October 12, 2017

What could possibly go wrong when five college kids break into an abandoned, secluded cabin in the woods, especially when nobody else knows where they are? Find out at Trustus…

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2017 Advocate Exchange a huge success

October 12, 2017

More than 50 victims’ advocates and domestic violence service providers from across the Midlands observed Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, Oct. 11 by participating in the 2017 Advocate Exchange…

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Water quality study conducted in Congaree National Park

October 12, 2017

A recent study conducted by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) focused on water quality at Congaree National Park has been published and is one of many tools utilized by…

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Nephron Pharmaceuticals makes generous donation to LTC

October 12, 2017

The Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation generously donated a laminar flow hood to the Lexington Technology Center’s pharmacology program. This laminar flow hood allows students to learn more, through hands-on experience, about…

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Capitalizing on rising interest rates in your small business

October 12, 2017

by Kevin R. Draudt   Much of the last few years’ time has been filled with markets’ concern over the Federal Reserve’s raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve raises interest…

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Truematter developer and interactive designer to speak at CAT Code Camp

October 12, 2017

Kris Black, front-end designer and developer with user experience consulting firm truematter, will speak to local high school students at Code Camp, put on by the Carolina Alliance for Technology…

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3Q17 Columbia Office Market: CBD Most Desired, Tightest on Space

October 12, 2017

The Columbia office market saw a vacancy of 10.8% at the close of the third quarter 2017, increasing slightly from 10.3% at the end of the second quarter 2017. Overall…

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Cohn Construction Services welcomes Daniel Powell as Project Manager

October 12, 2017

Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Daniel Powell, who will join the team as a Project Manager. Within this role, Daniel will be responsible for overseeing the project…

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Ziff Properties acquires Taylors Storage – Taylors, SC

October 12, 2017

Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Taylors Storage located in Taylors, SC (Greenville MSA). The property is 43,000-square-feet on 12 acres. The facility and the business were purchased for…

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John Noble Golding joins First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager

October 12, 2017

John Noble Golding has joined First Citizens Bank as Commercial Banking Manager. His responsibilities include leading a team of commercial bankers and serving the financial needs of commercial clients and…

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Reedy Reels single event tickets go on sale Friday

October 12, 2017

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Film fans can start buying individual tickets to the third annual Countybank Reedy Reels Film Festival tomorrow, Friday the 13th. The Reedy Reels Film Festival is the…

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Can you imagine a day without water?

October 12, 2017

The staff and board of Renewable Water Resources joins elected officials, water utilities, community leaders and businesses nationwide to participate in the third annual Imagine a Day Without Water, a…

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Speculative development announced at Apple Valley Industrial Park

October 12, 2017

  CBRE announced Panattoni Development Company, Inc.’s 373,320-square-foot speculative project at Apple Valley Industrial Park in Duncan, South Carolina. Panattoni recently purchased the 39 acres in Spartanburg County and will…

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3Q17 Columbia Office Market: CBD Most Desired, Tightest on Space

October 12, 2017

The Columbia office market saw a vacancy of 10.8% at the close of the third quarter 2017, increasing slightly from 10.3% at the end of the second quarter 2017. Overall…

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Capitalizing on rising interest rates in your small business

October 12, 2017

by Kevin R. Draudt   Much of the last few years’ time has been filled with markets’ concern over the Federal Reserve’s raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve raises interest…

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Cohn Construction Services welcomes Daniel Powell as Project Manager

October 12, 2017

Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Daniel Powell, who will join the team as a Project Manager. Within this role, Daniel will be responsible for overseeing the project…

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Nephron Pharmaceuticals makes generous donation to LTC

October 12, 2017

The Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation generously donated a laminar flow hood to the Lexington Technology Center’s pharmacology program. This laminar flow hood allows students to learn more, through hands-on experience, about…

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Truematter developer and interactive designer to speak at CAT Code Camp

October 12, 2017

Kris Black, front-end designer and developer with user experience consulting firm truematter, will speak to local high school students at Code Camp, put on by the Carolina Alliance for Technology…

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Community leaders celebrate grand opening of The Pointe at Blythewood

October 11, 2017

Community leaders – including Blythewood Mayor J. Michael Ross – joined Prestwick Companies to celebrate the grand opening of The Pointe at Blythewood, northeast of Columbia. Made possible through the…

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Coldwell Banker Caine names September Circle of Excellence recipients

October 11, 2017

Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from September through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…

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Infinity Marketing gains new partnership with Greenville Tech for digital media

October 11, 2017

Infinity Marketing announced its new client, Greenville Technical College. Greenville Tech has expanded its digital media needs. Infinity is working with the Greenville Tech marketing and communication’s department to support…

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‘Mean to Meaningful’ follows life of anger to prosperity

October 11, 2017

They called him “Mean Wile” in school, and all feared him. Edward B. (Ed) Wile liked it that way. As a young man being raised in a poor household by…

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Huff Awards recognize American History Scholarship, supports Upstate history literacy

October 11, 2017

Furman University will present two awards that recognize history scholarship and support history literacy in the Upstate. The awards will be presented at the American History Book Club and Forum,…

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UofSC play Top Girls explores triumphs, trials of feminism

October 11, 2017

Shown, from left: Cassidy Spencer, Liv Matthews, Amber Coulter, Kimberly Braun, Kelsey Mccloskey, Amelia Bruce, Libby Hawkins   The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the Obie…

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An African Experience at the Lourie Center

October 11, 2017

  The Lourie Center, in partnership with Columbia’s Gye Nyame Ensemble, presents “Echoes of the Past, Present, and Future: An African Experience”, on Saturday, November 18, 2017,  6-7:15 pm. Queen T, leader…

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