The COMET celebrates 125 years of mobility in the Midlands

March 29, 2017

    The COMET invites you to join us and our community partners on April 11, 2017 at 10am at the Transit Center to celebrate its 125th year of transit…

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Megan Branham selected as new Director of Policy and Research for PAFCAF

March 29, 2017

Statewide association’s growing team is focused on advocacy for provider agencies caring for South Carolina’s most vulnerable citizens COLUMBIA, SC – This month, the Palmetto Association for Children and Families…

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Palmetto Health Tuomey is the first hospital in SC to install the Hologic Affirm Prone Biopsy System, the latest technology for breast biopsy

March 29, 2017

Palmetto Health Tuomey is the first hospital in the state to install the latest technology for breast biopsy: the Hologic Affirm Prone Biopsy System. The system allows the Tuomey Breast…

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Q+ Architects welcomes interior designer

March 29, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Quackenbush Architects + Planners is pleased to welcome Lydia Ureda, IIDA, NCIDQ, to the firm as interior designer. A native of Spartanburg, Ureda comes to Quackenbush after…

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Trevor Knox named as ‘20 Under 40’ honoree by The State Newspaper

March 29, 2017

Trevor Knox, vice president of sales and marketing at Terminix Service, Inc. has been recognized by The State Newspaper as a ’20 Under 40’ difference maker in the South Carolina…

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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members

March 29, 2017

Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…

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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members

March 29, 2017

Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…

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Spirax Sarco gives back to help children rebuild their lives around the world

March 29, 2017

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management hosted their annual charity event at the Westin Hotel in Savannah, GA on Saturday, March 11, 2017, where…

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Oswald gifts 41 years to children

March 29, 2017

A Gilbert native and community fixture, Timothy F. Oswald, principal of Gilbert Elementary School, retires June 29, 2017, after 25 years at GES, 34 with the district and 41 years…

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Free Columbia Open Studios tour this Sat. and Sun. April 1-2

March 29, 2017

Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art Ticketed Preview Party on Thurs., March 30, 7-9 p.m. at 701 CCA Explore the studios of 64 local artists across the City of…

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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes Allyson Seitzer

March 29, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – High Spirits Hospitality has added Allyson Seitzer as its new marketing manager. With several years of experience in marketing and communications, Seitzer most recently worked as an…

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SCSBA’s Richardson named director on national COSA board

March 29, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) General Counsel and Director of Policy and Legal Services Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson was elected as a director on the National…

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SCSBA’s Richardson named director on national COSA board

March 29, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) General Counsel and Director of Policy and Legal Services Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson was elected as a director on the National…

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Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County Plant

March 29, 2017

ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6…

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Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County Plant

March 29, 2017

ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6…

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Spirax Sarco’s Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training course is coming in May to South Carolina

March 29, 2017

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces their latest training event: Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training. This five-day course will be held May 1…

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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on V.C. Summer Nuclear Station

March 29, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster has released the following statement in response to Westinghouse Electric Co. filing for bankruptcy: “Completion of the reactors at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station will provide our state…

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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on V.C. Summer Nuclear Station

March 29, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster has released the following statement in response to Westinghouse Electric Co. filing for bankruptcy: “Completion of the reactors at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station will provide our state…

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Bobbitt renovates gym for non-profit serving children with autism

March 29, 2017

Bobbitt Design Build recently completed phase one of renovations to a 6,500-square-foot gymnasium for Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) located at 1505 Blanding Street in Columbia. AASC – a…

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NAI Avant arranges multi-story medical office building to be built

March 29, 2017

NAI Avant announced South Carolina ENT, Allergy and Sleep Medicine, or SCENT, recently purchased ±1.20 acres of land within Highland Center Professional Park to develop a multi-story medical office building…

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Bobbitt renovates gym for non-profit serving children with autism

March 29, 2017

Bobbitt Design Build recently completed phase one of renovations to a 6,500-square-foot gymnasium for Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) located at 1505 Blanding Street in Columbia. AASC – a…

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Free Columbia Open Studios tour this Sat. and Sun. April 1-2

March 29, 2017

Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art Ticketed Preview Party on Thurs., March 30, 7-9 p.m. at 701 CCA Explore the studios of 64 local artists across the City of…

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NAI Avant arranges multi-story medical office building to be built

March 29, 2017

NAI Avant announced South Carolina ENT, Allergy and Sleep Medicine, or SCENT, recently purchased ±1.20 acres of land within Highland Center Professional Park to develop a multi-story medical office building…

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Oswald gifts 41 years to children

March 29, 2017

A Gilbert native and community fixture, Timothy F. Oswald, principal of Gilbert Elementary School, retires June 29, 2017, after 25 years at GES, 34 with the district and 41 years…

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Spirax Sarco gives back to help children rebuild their lives around the world

March 29, 2017

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management hosted their annual charity event at the Westin Hotel in Savannah, GA on Saturday, March 11, 2017, where…

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Spirax Sarco’s Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training course is coming in May to South Carolina

March 29, 2017

Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces their latest training event: Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training. This five-day course will be held May 1…

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Trevor Knox named as ‘20 Under 40’ honoree by The State Newspaper

March 29, 2017

Trevor Knox, vice president of sales and marketing at Terminix Service, Inc. has been recognized by The State Newspaper as a ’20 Under 40’ difference maker in the South Carolina…

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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominees to state Ethics Commission

March 28, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster has nominated each of his four appointees to the new South Carolina Ethics Commission. Created by H.3184, which was signed into law June 23 of 2016, the…

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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominees to state Ethics Commission

March 28, 2017

Governor Henry McMaster has nominated each of his four appointees to the new South Carolina Ethics Commission. Created by H.3184, which was signed into law June 23 of 2016, the…

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Branham elected as National School Boards Association secretary-treasurer

March 28, 2017

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington School District Two Trustee ElizaBeth “Beth” Branham, Past President of the South Carolina School Boards Association and previous NSBA Southern Region Director, was elected as secretary-treasurer…

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Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County

March 28, 2017

BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of…

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Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County

March 28, 2017

BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of…

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NAI Avant assists Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center in ±9,430 square foot expansion

March 28, 2017

Local Organization Opens First Mount Pleasant Location NAI Avant announced that Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center has purchased the ±9,430 square foot building at 677 Long Point Road. Senior broker…

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Student artists express ‘healing’

March 28, 2017

The Columbia Museum of Art and Lexington Medical Center recently recognized four Lexington District One students’ artistic abilities in their annual Art of Healing showcase. The competition highlights students’ artistic…

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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of S.C. Board of Economic Advisors

March 28, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster announced Edward Grimball as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). Mr. Grimball most recently served as Chief Financial…

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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of S.C. Board of Economic Advisors

March 28, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster announced Edward Grimball as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). Mr. Grimball most recently served as Chief Financial…

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The City of Camden Celebrates Boykin Spaniel Week April 3-9

March 28, 2017

Week of events celebrates S.C. state dog, and Boykin Spaniel Society Annual National Field Trials begin April 6 The City of Camden has declared the week of April 3-9, 2017…

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NAI Avant closes land sale in Lexington, Kentucky

March 28, 2017

NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the buyer, Trifecta Developments, LLC in the purchase of ±2.22 acres of land at 715 Miles Point Way in Lexington, Kentucky.…

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Bollier’s ‘egg-cellent’ idea takes national award

March 28, 2017

The unconventional use of a few cartons of eggs helped Lexington Technology Center Agricultural Science Instructor Robert A. Bollier garner national recognition. During the National Association of Agricultural Educators convention…

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Oxner’s 4-H project goes ‘wild’

March 28, 2017

Gilbert Elementary School Fourth-Grader Wilson Boyd Oxner recently won the South Carolina 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project in the junior division, after winning first place at the regional level, proving…

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Mayor Benjamin named 2017 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by a Public Official

March 28, 2017

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to receive their 2017 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by a Public Official.…

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2017 Community Banking Month

March 28, 2017

By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC   Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…

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2017 Community Banking Month

March 28, 2017

By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC   Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…

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Bollier’s ‘egg-cellent’ idea takes national award

March 28, 2017

The unconventional use of a few cartons of eggs helped Lexington Technology Center Agricultural Science Instructor Robert A. Bollier garner national recognition. During the National Association of Agricultural Educators convention…

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Branham elected as National School Boards Association secretary-treasurer

March 28, 2017

LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington School District Two Trustee ElizaBeth “Beth” Branham, Past President of the South Carolina School Boards Association and previous NSBA Southern Region Director, was elected as secretary-treasurer…

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NAI Avant closes land sale in Lexington, Kentucky

March 28, 2017

NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the buyer, Trifecta Developments, LLC in the purchase of ±2.22 acres of land at 715 Miles Point Way in Lexington, Kentucky.…

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Oxner’s 4-H project goes ‘wild’

March 28, 2017

Gilbert Elementary School Fourth-Grader Wilson Boyd Oxner recently won the South Carolina 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project in the junior division, after winning first place at the regional level, proving…

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Student artists express ‘healing’

March 28, 2017

The Columbia Museum of Art and Lexington Medical Center recently recognized four Lexington District One students’ artistic abilities in their annual Art of Healing showcase. The competition highlights students’ artistic…

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The City of Camden Celebrates Boykin Spaniel Week April 3-9

March 28, 2017

Week of events celebrates S.C. state dog, and Boykin Spaniel Society Annual National Field Trials begin April 6 The City of Camden has declared the week of April 3-9, 2017…

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2017 Midlands Heart Walk set for Saturday

March 27, 2017

More than 5,000 Midlands area residents are expected to attend the 2017 Midlands Heart Walk on Saturday, April 1st at Colonial Life Arena. Activities kick off at 8 am and…

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