Partnership provides opportunities for area students to visit Congaree National Park

April 12, 2017

Congaree National Park lies in the heart of South Carolina’s midlands region with 25 miles of trails, beautiful forests with champion trees, and a wide variety of wildlife.  It is…

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Top Grossing Movies – April 10

April 12, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/07/2017 to 04/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 2 3,829  $26,363,488…

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Top Grossing Movies – April 10

April 12, 2017

Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/07/2017 to 04/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 2 3,829  $26,363,488…

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NAI Avant senior broker ranks top among international producers

April 12, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce senior broker Ben Kelly, CCIM closed out 2016 as one of the top brokers for NAI Global. With more than 400…

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Cravens Ravenel retires from practice

April 12, 2017

Baker, Ravenel & Bender, L.L.P., of Columbia announces that its senior partner Cravens Ravenel has retired from the practice of law following a distinguished career of nearly 50 years. Ravenel’s…

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First Community Bank to expand Upstate South Carolina presence

April 12, 2017

First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger…

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First Community Bank to expand Upstate South Carolina presence

April 12, 2017

First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger…

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NAI Avant senior broker ranks top among international producers

April 12, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant is pleased to announce senior broker Ben Kelly, CCIM closed out 2016 as one of the top brokers for NAI Global. With more than 400…

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Cravens Ravenel retires from practice

April 12, 2017

Baker, Ravenel & Bender, L.L.P., of Columbia announces that its senior partner Cravens Ravenel has retired from the practice of law following a distinguished career of nearly 50 years. Ravenel’s…

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Office of Business Opportunities to host outreach event

April 11, 2017

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting a Subcontractor Outreach Event for the upcoming Canal Clearwell & High Service Pump Station Rooms 2 & 3 Improvements Project. …

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Burton Uwarow named head coach for Bruins Basketball

April 11, 2017

Bob Jones University Bruins Athletic Director Dr. Neal Ring announced today the hiring of Burton Uwarow as head coach for the men’s basketball program. “Burton brings a wealth of coaching…

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Wilson Associates Real Estate welcomes Karen McCue, Realtor Associate

April 11, 2017

Wilson Associates Real Estate recently welcomed Karen McCue as a Realtor Associate to their ever growing Greenville company. Karen brings with her over 25-years experience in sales and marketing for…

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Schneider Electric expanding its Oconee County operations

April 11, 2017

Energy Management Company Creating New Jobs At Seneca Location  . Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company will be…

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Schneider Electric expanding its Oconee County operations

April 11, 2017

Energy Management Company Creating New Jobs At Seneca Location  . Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company will be…

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NAI Avant announces statewide top producers and national recognition for 2016

April 11, 2017

NAI Avant recently held its 2016 Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding achievements of its top brokerage producers in the Columbia and Charleston markets. Ben Kelly, CCIM was awarded Top…

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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence

April 11, 2017

Manufacturer Creating More Than 30 New Jobs Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate…

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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence

April 11, 2017

Manufacturer Creating More Than 30 New Jobs Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate…

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NAI Avant announces statewide top producers and national recognition for 2016

April 11, 2017

NAI Avant recently held its 2016 Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding achievements of its top brokerage producers in the Columbia and Charleston markets. Ben Kelly, CCIM was awarded Top…

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Organ to thunder in majestic finale

April 10, 2017

As pointed out – correctly – by many, the Koger Center for the Arts does not have an organ. But it will Saturday, April 22, 2017 for Certified Organic, the…

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Ground Breaking Ceremony for Newborn Wellness Center

April 10, 2017

The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) and Mashburn Construction are holding a ground breaking ceremony at the future home of the South Carolina Lactation and Newborn Wellness Center on April…

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Miller Valentine breaks ground on first speculative industrial building in the Midlands in nearly a decade

April 10, 2017

The 200,000-square-foot Midway Logistics II industrial building is located in Lexington County Industrial Park Miller-Valentine Group has announced the construction of Midway Logistics II, the first speculative class A, tilt…

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V.C. Summer Nuclear Station starts refueling outage

April 10, 2017

South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) took Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station offline April 8 to begin a scheduled refueling outage. The outage, which follows an 18-month…

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V.C. Summer Nuclear Station starts refueling outage

April 10, 2017

South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) took Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station offline April 8 to begin a scheduled refueling outage. The outage, which follows an 18-month…

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2017 Whitton Speaker Series to highlight importance of digital data

April 10, 2017

In today’s digitized world, the measurement of digital data has become a crucial way for entrepreneurs to learn more about their businesses and translate that knowledge into action.  As part…

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Community Development to host Annual Action Plan Public Hearing

April 10, 2017

The Community Development (CD) Department is committed to making the City of Columbia and its neighborhoods a better place to live, work and play.  It administers federal, state and local…

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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital to sponsor Girlology and Guyology

April 10, 2017

Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital is sponsoring Girlology, “Something New About You,” for fourth and fifth grade girls from 1-3 p.m. and “Reproduction,” for fifth and sixth grade girls from 3:30-5:30…

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LHWH advertising wins international award for outstanding website

April 10, 2017

Lesnik Himmelsbach Wilson Hearl Advertising & Public Relations (LHWH) in Myrtle Beach, S.C., received an award for Outstanding Website from the prestigious Web Marketing Association (WMA) for LHWH’S design and development…

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Charleston Metro Chamber receives 5-Star accreditation for the third consecutive time

April 10, 2017

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has received 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber announced the accreditation of 13 chambers of commerce, including the Charleston Metro…

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SC Ports achieves record container volume in March

April 10, 2017

Today South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest monthly container volume in its history, with 192,411 twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) handled in March. The month was nearly 13 percent higher…

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Register Now: Tax Seminar for professionals working for school districts and universities

April 10, 2017

The SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is offering a tax seminar geared towards educational institutions. Tax professionals and managers working for school districts, public or private schools, and universities can enhance their…

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Register Now: Tax Seminar for professionals working for school districts and universities

April 10, 2017

The SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is offering a tax seminar geared towards educational institutions. Tax professionals and managers working for school districts, public or private schools, and universities can enhance their…

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O’Neal Inc. hires Document Controls Clerk

April 10, 2017

O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Carolyn Lloyd as Document Controls Clerk. Lloyd has more than 25 years of document controls experience. She previously worked…

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Entrepreneurial students to compete for prize money

April 10, 2017

Ever wish you had a travel app that did it all – check airline and hotel prices, locate nearby restaurants, book Uber, keep your expense receipts and even find friends…

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Taylors Fire and Sewer District receives top award from SCDHEC

April 10, 2017

Taylors Fire and Sewer District is announced that the district recently received the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment Control’s (SCDHEC) Facility Award of Excellence for 2016. The award…

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Murphy & Grantland celebrates 20th Anniversary; From two attorneys to law firm that employs 60 people

April 10, 2017

April 11, 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Murphy & Grantland law firm in Columbia. On April 11, 1997, J.R. Murphy, a former University of South Carolina soccer letterman,…

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GDG brings home coveted award from ARDA world annual convention 2017

April 10, 2017

Garvin Design Group, in collaboration with TAG Architecture, brought home the highly sought-after Award for Resort Architecture from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2017 Awards Gala Dinner at the…

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GDG brings home coveted award from ARDA world annual convention 2017

April 10, 2017

Garvin Design Group, in collaboration with TAG Architecture, brought home the highly sought-after Award for Resort Architecture from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2017 Awards Gala Dinner at the…

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Renovations planned for Class A office park Patewood

April 10, 2017

A New York-based firm, JFR Global Investments, has retained CBRE, Inc. as the exclusive leasing agent for the premier, Class A office park located at 10 Patewood Dr., 30 Patewood…

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More than 800 people feast at Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta downtown

April 10, 2017

The largest crowd in the history of The Old Cigar Warehouse helped usher in the region’s latest food festival, the Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila,…

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1 Million Cups Columbia relocates to Richland Library

April 10, 2017

Today, 1 Million Cups Columbia, the region’s first and only event created for and by the entrepreneurial community, announced a relocation and a new strategic partnership with the Richland Library.…

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NAI Avant reports continued leasing velocity of northeast Columbia office building

April 10, 2017

NAI Avant announced three leases, totaling more than ±11,586 square feet (SF), at a northeast suburban Columbia office building. Specialized Alternatives for Families, also known as SAFY, is one of…

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Medal of Honor recipient to address Military and Naval Society

April 10, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), will be the keynote speaker at the South Carolina Military and Naval Society’s…

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1 Million Cups Columbia relocates to Richland Library

April 10, 2017

Today, 1 Million Cups Columbia, the region’s first and only event created for and by the entrepreneurial community, announced a relocation and a new strategic partnership with the Richland Library.…

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Medal of Honor recipient to address Military and Naval Society

April 10, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), will be the keynote speaker at the South Carolina Military and Naval Society’s…

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Murphy & Grantland celebrates 20th Anniversary; From two attorneys to law firm that employs 60 people

April 10, 2017

April 11, 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Murphy & Grantland law firm in Columbia. On April 11, 1997, J.R. Murphy, a former University of South Carolina soccer letterman,…

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NAI Avant reports continued leasing velocity of northeast Columbia office building

April 10, 2017

NAI Avant announced three leases, totaling more than ±11,586 square feet (SF), at a northeast suburban Columbia office building. Specialized Alternatives for Families, also known as SAFY, is one of…

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S.C. National Guard commander receives second star

April 9, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, deputy adjutant general, S.C. National Guard, received his second star (promoted from brigadier general to major…

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Richland County heightens efforts to limit oils, grease that damage sewer lines

April 8, 2017

Clogged pipes and sewer backups can increase costs for taxpayers, which is why Richland County Utilities is expanding oversight of the types of discharge that flow into the County’s sanitary…

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Rawlings LaMotte joins Midtown Office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

April 8, 2017

The Midtown Office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is pleased to announce that Rawlings LaMotte, a well-known Columbia real estate professional with nearly 20 years of excellent client service, has…

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S.C. National Guard commander receives second star

April 8, 2017

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, deputy adjutant general, S.C. National Guard, received his second star (promoted from brigadier general to major…

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