Economic development boost in Richland County

September 6, 2017

Charter NEX Films Manufacturing Operations Creating more than 110 Jobs at Farrow Road Facility Film manufacturer Charter NEX Films (charternex.com) is soon constructing a 140,000-square-foot facility expected to bring an…

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Finance Department receives top award for 4th Consecutive Year

September 6, 2017

    The City of Columbia has earned the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Government Financial Officers Association of the United States and Canada issues…

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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline attorney selected by The Best Lawyers in America®

September 6, 2017

The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Kristine Cato has been selected by her peers for the fifth consecutive year for inclusion in the…

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FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announce merger

September 6, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announced merger. On a combined basis, the firm serves as a fiduciary advisor to over $1.2 billion in client assets and advises…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Elizabeth Robinson as Communications Manager

September 6, 2017

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Elizabeth Gibbes Robinson as Communications Manager. Elizabeth will manage the firm’s communications efforts, including the website, social media and media relations. A graduate of the College…

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Wallick Investments welcomes Jacob D. Wallick, Managing Partner Associate

September 6, 2017

  Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, long-time contributor to Wallick Investments, has joined the firm as junior portfolio…

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Will Sherrod represented the landlord in the lease of two suites totaling 3,500 SF of flex space in Mt. Pleasant, SC

September 5, 2017

Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Landlord, Four Larch Lane, LLC in the lease of 2,000 SF of flex space located at 2612 Larch Lane,…

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Nexsen Pruet attorney Jimmy Byars selected for Leadership Columbia Class of 2018

September 5, 2017

Nexsen Pruet Employment and Labor attorney Jimmy Byars has been selected to participate in the 2018 Class of Leadership Columbia. Byars is one of 62 individuals from the Midlands selected…

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Colonial Life names Russ Plyler to head Northwest Region

September 5, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Russ Plyler has been named vice president of sales for Colonial Life’s Northwest region. Plyler is responsible for leading the company’s distribution teams in the 18-state Northwest…

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New Residence Inn opens across from Lexington Medical Center

September 5, 2017

A new 108 room Residence Inn by Marriott is now open for business in Lexington County on Highway 378, right across the street from the Lexington Medical Center. “We are…

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Nation Ford Chemical rewarded for environmental excellence

September 5, 2017

Nation Ford Chemical (NFC) announced that as a result of rigorous monitoring, operation and maintenance of its on-site waste water treatment plant, the company was awarded a Gold Excellence Award…

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Charter NEX Films establishing new Richland County manufacturing operations

September 5, 2017

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Charter NEX Films is locating new specialty film manufacturing operations in Richland County. The project is expected to bring $85 million of capital investment and lead to…

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Charter NEX Films establishing new Richland County manufacturing operations

September 5, 2017

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Charter NEX Films is locating new specialty film manufacturing operations in Richland County. The project is expected to bring $85 million of capital investment and lead to…

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Slow tempo and silence make for a hyperrealistic experience in The Water Station

September 5, 2017

September 21 – 23 The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the influential Japanese slow-tempo work The Water Station, September 21-23 at the Center for Performance Experiment.  Steven Pearson is directing the production. Show…

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Pawmetto Lifeline receives $12,500 grant from Wells Fargo

September 5, 2017

Gift supports operations, programs to save homeless pets from euthanasia Pawmetto Lifeline announced today a $12,500 grant from Wells Fargo & Company to support the organization’s mission of creating a…

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Cohn Construction Services welcomes Carlie Allman as assistant Project Manager

September 5, 2017

Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Carlie Allman, who will join the team as an assistant Project Manager. Within this role, Carlie will assist in overseeing the project…

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First Community Bank welcomes new mortgage lenders

September 5, 2017

Matthew Klosterman and Jacob Cook   First Community Bank announced Matthew Klosterman and Jacob Cook have joined the mortgage division as lenders. With previous experience in the banking industry, both…

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Jackson promotes Mary Baugh to account representative

September 5, 2017

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has promoted Mary Baugh to account representative. Baugh joined Jackson in 2015 as executive administrative assistant…

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Noted North American dog trainer Connie Cleveland releases first E-book training product

September 5, 2017

Connie Cleveland, a leading dog trainer recognized for her work with family dogs and dogs involved in obedience and field trial competitions, as well as dogs exhibiting challenging behavioral problems,…

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Noted North American dog trainer Connie Cleveland releases first E-book training product

September 5, 2017

Connie Cleveland, a leading dog trainer recognized for her work with family dogs and dogs involved in obedience and field trial competitions, as well as dogs exhibiting challenging behavioral problems,…

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Lexington District One Adult Education graduates ready to ‘thrive’

September 5, 2017

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Deborah Jefferson registered for classes at Rosenwald Community Learning Center this past April, 43 years since she last stepped inside a classroom. At the age of 58,…

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South Carolina Food Banks to Gather at SC Statehouse to Launch Hunger Action Month

September 5, 2017

The four food banks which cover South Carolina, a representative from the Food Bank Association of the Carolinas, and Ronald Jones, Director of the SC Department of Education’s Office of…

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Cohn Construction Services welcomes Carlie Allman as assistant Project Manager

September 5, 2017

Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Carlie Allman, who will join the team as an assistant Project Manager. Within this role, Carlie will assist in overseeing the project…

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First Community Bank welcomes new mortgage lenders

September 5, 2017

Matthew Klosterman and Jacob Cook   First Community Bank announced Matthew Klosterman and Jacob Cook have joined the mortgage division as lenders. With previous experience in the banking industry, both…

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Lexington District One Adult Education graduates ready to ‘thrive’

September 5, 2017

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Deborah Jefferson registered for classes at Rosenwald Community Learning Center this past April, 43 years since she last stepped inside a classroom. At the age of 58,…

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New Residence Inn opens across from Lexington Medical Center

September 5, 2017

A new 108 room Residence Inn by Marriott is now open for business in Lexington County on Highway 378, right across the street from the Lexington Medical Center. “We are…

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Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence is first along Vista Greenway Extension

September 4, 2017

The 2017 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 7, will be the first walk along the City of Columbia’s Vista Greenway Extension in Finlay Park. The Vista Greenway Extension…

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Riley Institute at Fuman selects 12th class of Lowcountry Diversity Leaders

September 3, 2017

Forty-two leaders from the Lowcountry and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this fall. “In a time of considerable…

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Joe Lucas, managing member with Pope Flynn, elected Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel

September 2, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Joe Lucas, managing member and public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, a law firm headquartered in Columbia and concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a…

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Joe Lucas, managing member with Pope Flynn, elected Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel

September 2, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Joe Lucas, managing member and public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, a law firm headquartered in Columbia and concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a…

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Palmetto SeniorCare PACE celebrates National PACE Month

September 2, 2017

For the first time, September is being celebrated as National PACE® (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Month. The observance recognizes the work of PACE, which coordinates and provides…

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First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT

September 2, 2017

  The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…

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First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT

September 2, 2017

  The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…

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Page to serve as Chief of Staff

September 1, 2017

Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit today appointed Randy Page, director of Public Relations, to the newly created position of Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, Page is responsible…

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South Carolina sends additional emergency assistance resources to Texas

September 1, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster announced that the Pee Dee Regional Incident Management Team (IMT) has been deployed to Texas in response to Hurricane Harvey. The Team has been augmented with members of…

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Corpus Christi ship channel re-opens after record six day closure

September 1, 2017

The United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port signed Marine Safety Information Bulletin authorizing the restricted opening of the Corpus Christi Sip Channel after a record six-day closure from…

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Corpus Christi ship channel re-opens after record six day closure

September 1, 2017

The United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port signed Marine Safety Information Bulletin authorizing the restricted opening of the Corpus Christi Sip Channel after a record six-day closure from…

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Richland County partners with ‘Columbia Relief’ for Hurricane Harvey victims

September 1, 2017

Richland County is joining the City of Columbia, Lexington County, the University of South Carolina and other community partners to maximize efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey. The Columbia…

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Coordinated effort to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey from Columbia, SC

September 1, 2017

In 2015, in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin, Columbia and the Midlands area received support from around the country. Now, it’s our turn to give back. Governments, businesses, and nonprofits…

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South Carolina sends emergency assistance resources to Texas

September 1, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina has received a request from Texas for emergency assistance following Hurricane Harvey and that the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams (SC-HART) have…

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Elliott Davis Decosimo admits six new shareholders

September 1, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announced that it has admitted six new shareholders into the company…

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Elliott Davis Decosimo admits six new shareholders

September 1, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announced that it has admitted six new shareholders into the company…

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Amazon donated $15,000 in science lab materials to South Carolina Science Academy to excite student learning

September 1, 2017

  Amazon donated $15,000 worth of science lab materials to South Carolina Science Academy on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. The donation helps supply the science lab with much-needed materials for…

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CBRE facilitates lease at Faber Executive Park to Charleston County Assessor’s Office

September 1, 2017

  Charleston County Assessor’s office has leased 19,669 sq. ft. at 3875 Faber Place Drive in the North Charleston submarket. Previously at O.T. Wallace County Office Building at 101 Meeting…

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Crum to join Nursing Faculty at Bob Jones University

September 1, 2017

Kelly Crum will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as Professor in the Division of Nursing in the College of Arts and Science. Most recently, Crum served as…

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Bell Legal Group files 11-count class action complaint against SCANA

September 1, 2017

Georgetown attorney Ed Bell of Bell Legal Group LLC filed an 11-count class action complaint late Monday against SCANA Corp. and S.C. Electric & Gas for charging approximately 661,000 customers more than $1 billion in…

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Bell Legal Group files 11-count class action complaint against SCANA

September 1, 2017

Georgetown attorney Ed Bell of Bell Legal Group LLC filed an 11-count class action complaint late Monday against SCANA Corp. and S.C. Electric & Gas for charging approximately 661,000 customers more than $1 billion in…

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Davis & Floyd executive Bryan Webb selected to Leadership Charleston

September 1, 2017

Davis & Floyd, Inc. announced that Bryan Webb has been selected to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2018. Webb serves as a vice president of…

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The Bend announces lineup for Marsh Jam, September 7

September 1, 2017

The Bend, a 17-acre property on the banks of the Ashley River, announced the latest lineup for Marsh Jam, a waterfront performance series on Thursday, September 7 from 6:00 –…

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Beer distribution supports 2,206 direct jobs in SC

August 31, 2017

This Labor Day, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is recognizing the hardworking men and women in America’s beer distribution industry whose jobs are strengthening the state and national economies every day. Independent…

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