Columbia Empowerment Zone receives Excellence in Economic Development Award

November 10, 2016

The Columbia Empowerment Zone Inc. recently received a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2016 project in the category of Economic Development Week from the International Economic Development…

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Amazon donates 700 smoke alarms to local fire departments

November 10, 2016

Representatives from Amazon recently donated 700 smoke alarms to the Lexington County Fire Service and several other Midlands fire departments, which will be installed in local residences. The smoke alarms…

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Thorne Research establishing headquarters and manufacturing operations in Berkeley County

November 10, 2016

Nutritional Supplement Company Investing $35 Million and Creating 330 Jobs in Berkeley County Thorne Research, Inc., a privately-held nutritional supplement manufacturing company, will be constructing a new manufacturing facility and…

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Jessica Shipman of Southern Community Services named Park West Community General Manager

November 10, 2016

Jessica Shipman of South Community Services (SCS), the Carolinas’ leading homeowner association management firm, has been named General Manager of Park West, a community managed by SCS in Mt. Pleasant,…

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DEW is putting veterans to work

November 10, 2016

Olin Booker was out of a job, out of money and out of time. In January 2016, he was packing to move back to Georgia when he was advised by…

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DEW is putting veterans to work

November 10, 2016

Olin Booker was out of a job, out of money and out of time. In January 2016, he was packing to move back to Georgia when he was advised by…

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Columbia College reduces tuition by nearly $10,000

November 10, 2016

Columbia Colleges reduces tuition cost while increasing quality of outcomes Columbia College announced it will reduce its tuition price to $19,500, a decrease of nearly $10,000 from the current tuition…

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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital teams up with Columbia Fireflies to promote reading and literacy through the Fireflies Reading Program

November 10, 2016

Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, as an advocate for children’s health and development, has teamed up to with the Columbia Fireflies as the lead sponsor of their Reading Program. The Fireflies…

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Lights before Christmas sets the pace for holiday cheer

November 10, 2016

Zoo to Unwrap Annual Christmas Festival with 5K to Benefit Wildlife Conservation Race over to Riverbanks for Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents the…

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County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director

November 10, 2016

After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…

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SAFE Light the Night Walkers generate over $10,500 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

November 10, 2016

SAFE Federal Credit Union and its employees generated more than $10,500 in donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the society’s October 27 Light the Night Walk here.  …

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Adams and Reese ranked in 18 national practice areas, 155 metropolitan practice areas on 2017 “Best Law Firms” list

November 10, 2016

Adams and Reese had 18 practice areas ranked nationally among Top Tier practice areas and 155 practice areas ranked among metropolitan areas in the newly released 2017 “Best Law Firms”…

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Five Points Association presents: The tribute to Colonel Jack Van Loan in Centennial Plaza

November 10, 2016

Five Points, Columbia’s original village neighborhood, has begun its next 100 years with the continuation of Centennial projects and beautification efforts in 2016. The Five Points Association and its gracious…

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Leaphart Elementary School students partner with Leeza’s Care Connection

November 10, 2016

November recognizes National Family Caregivers Month.  To help celebrate this event, fourth and fifth grade girls in the mentoring program known as the “Girls of LEAP” at Leaphart Elementary School…

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OneMain Holdings, Inc. expanding York County operations

November 10, 2016

Financial services company bringing 175 jobs to Fort Mill, S.C. . OneMain Holdings, Inc., a leading consumer finance company, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The expansion is…

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OneMain Holdings, Inc. expanding York County operations

November 10, 2016

Financial services company bringing 175 jobs to Fort Mill, S.C. . OneMain Holdings, Inc., a leading consumer finance company, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The expansion is…

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Harris Pillow Supply growing Beaufort County operations

November 10, 2016

Family-run pillow manufacturer investing $2.1 million to expand Harris Pillow Supply, a family-run pillow manufacturer based out of Beaufort County, is expanding its existing operations. The expansion is projected to…

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Harris Pillow Supply growing Beaufort County operations

November 10, 2016

Family-run pillow manufacturer investing $2.1 million to expand Harris Pillow Supply, a family-run pillow manufacturer based out of Beaufort County, is expanding its existing operations. The expansion is projected to…

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Walk with a ranger at your local city park

November 10, 2016

Grab your family and friends and see how much fun learning can be! The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting free ranger-guided walks during the month of…

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Study shows strong data for Spartanburg tourism

November 10, 2016

A research report on marketing shines new light as to why people are spending tourism dollars in Spartanburg County, and that marketing and promotional efforts produce a robust return on…

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SAFE Light the Night Walkers generate over $10,500 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

November 10, 2016

SAFE Federal Credit Union and its employees generated more than $10,500 in donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the society’s October 27 Light the Night Walk here.  …

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Shop and Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the 8th Annual Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ Largest Indie Craft Fair

November 10, 2016

Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest indie craft fair, announces the list of nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods – from across the Southeast and beyond – who will…

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Adams and Reese ranked in 18 national practice areas, 155 metropolitan practice areas on 2017 “Best Law Firms” list

November 10, 2016

Adams and Reese had 18 practice areas ranked nationally among Top Tier practice areas and 155 practice areas ranked among metropolitan areas in the newly released 2017 “Best Law Firms”…

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County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director

November 10, 2016

After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…

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Charleston based retailer Palmetto Moon sells majority interest to Topspin Partners

November 9, 2016

Robert and Karen Webster, Founders of Palmetto Moon, announced this week that Topspin Partners has acquired a majority interest in Palmetto Moon, a specialty retailer in the Lifestyle Merchandising segment…

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Disaster recovery centers open in Charleston and Jasper Counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors

November 9, 2016

Disaster recovery centers are now open in North Charleston and Ridgeland to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Charleston and Jasper County centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…

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SeamonWhiteside expanding into Summerville

November 9, 2016

SeamonWhiteside (SW+) opened its doors more than 30 years ago in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina with a vision to be the leader in the state for landscape architecture and civil engineering. In 2002, SW+…

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Green Cloud Technologies grows its Plant-a-Tree initiative

November 9, 2016

Green Cloud Technologies, an employee-owned, cloud solutions provider (CSP) based in Greenville, SC, has achieved a major milestone in its “Plant-a-Tree” environmental initiative by planting more than 5,000 trees in…

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County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director

November 9, 2016

After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…

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Martin Printing Co. expands operations in Pickens County

November 9, 2016

Martin Printing Co., a family-run print solutions company, is expanding its Upstate operations in Pickens County. This project is expected to bring $2 million in new capital investment and create…

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Martin Printing Co. expands operations in Pickens County

November 9, 2016

Martin Printing Co., a family-run print solutions company, is expanding its Upstate operations in Pickens County. This project is expected to bring $2 million in new capital investment and create…

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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions

November 9, 2016

Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for October of 2016: Sales Pete Brett, CCIM, David Sigmon, CCIM and…

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American Bar Association recognizes Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP’s Emily Bridges with the Edward (Jack) Wood Dunham Rising Scholars Award

November 9, 2016

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP  congratulates attorney Emily I. Bridges on being named recipient of the 2016 American Bar Association Forum on Franchising’s (ABA) Edward (Jack) Wood Dunham Rising Scholars Award.…

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Improving the mental health of college students

November 9, 2016

Wofford senior Helen Lamm has struggled with an eating disorder for years. Because of the experience, the Chinese major from Florence, S.C., now knows the value of speaking up, and…

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Susan Baker, AIA joins McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture’s K-12 Studio

November 9, 2016

With more than 30 years of experience, and a passion for educational architecture, Susan Baker, AIA joins McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Charlotte office as a Senior Architect. Baker brings the firm…

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Susan Baker, AIA joins McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture’s K-12 Studio

November 9, 2016

With more than 30 years of experience, and a passion for educational architecture, Susan Baker, AIA joins McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Charlotte office as a Senior Architect. Baker brings the firm…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia gears up for their second annual big little run!

November 9, 2016

Registration is now open for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia second annual The Big Little Run on December 10, 2016 at 9 a.m. in Sims Park. With…

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Public input sought for Lower Richland Tourism and Economic Development plan

November 9, 2016

Richland County Conservation Commission, Richland County Planning Department Community input meeting 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Nov.  14 Hopkins Park Gym, 144 Hopkins Park Road, Hopkins Richland County is seeking public input…

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Advertisement of vacancy on various boards and commissions

November 9, 2016

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the following boards and commissions. Election Commission Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment. Applicant must reside within the…

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Ogletree Deakins earns Athena Organizational Leadership Award for diversity and inclusion efforts

November 9, 2016

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, was named the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award® recipient for 2016. The…

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Shop and Stroll on Dec. 11 at the 8th Annual Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ Largest Indie Craft Fair

November 9, 2016

Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest indie craft fair, announces the list of nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods – from across the Southeast and beyond – who will…

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Complete Public Relations’ Boyanoski to speak at national conference

November 8, 2016

Complete Public Relation’s John Boyanoski will be speaking about how non-profits can build their media profile at the sixth annual ReFrame Conference in Kingsport, Tennessee this Friday. Boyanoski will make…

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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey Ranks as “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report

November 8, 2016

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the sixth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC has been ranked in the 2017…

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Carolina Financial Corporation announces agreement to acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated

November 8, 2016

Carolina Financial Corporation announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Carolina Financial will acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated (OTC Pink: GRBS) (“Greer Bancshares”). Upon completion of the…

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Carolina Financial Corporation announces agreement to acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated

November 8, 2016

Carolina Financial Corporation announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Carolina Financial will acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated (OTC Pink: GRBS) (“Greer Bancshares”). Upon completion of the…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $102,000 to 43 Caritas Grantees

November 8, 2016

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity.  Since its inception in…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $102,000 to 43 Caritas Grantees

November 8, 2016

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity.  Since its inception in…

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CMA honors Mary Rainey Belser with John Richard Craft Leadership Award

November 8, 2016

The Columbia Museum of Art is proud to present the 2016 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Mary Rainey Belser. Through her transformational gifts, board service, and dedication to the…

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Greenville Chamber honors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award

November 7, 2016

The Greenville Chamber presented Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with the 2016 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award for its commitment to increasing the positive impact of women’s leadership in…

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Teijin Ltd. establishing manufacturing operations in Greenwood County

November 7, 2016

Teijin Ltd., a Japanese chemical, pharmaceutical and information technology company, will be constructing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greenwood County. Creating 220 new jobs, the project is expected to bring…

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