New Weight Watchers meeting planned at Chapin Town Hall

February 19, 2017

After letting residents know last month that the Town of Chapin was exploring the option of becoming a host site for Weight Watchers, the strong response has helped secure a…

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The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Celebrates Black History Month with Gospel Fest & Heritage Tea

February 19, 2017

The Multi-Cultural Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) announces plans for the Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea -annual events celebrating Black History Month. Both the Gospel…

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Habitat Greenville raises walls on first home in new Veterans Build program

February 17, 2017

On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and the Waldrop family celebrated a milestone – the wall raising for the Waldrop family’s future home, which also marks the first…

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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch distributes $33,500 to local ministry partners

February 17, 2017

Holy Cross Episcopal Church announced that all of the proceeds from the 2016 Pumpkin Patch have been distributed to 10 charitable organizations in the Upstate, which will share in a…

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United Way of the Midlands invests an additional $390,000 in ongoing Midlands flood recovery work

February 17, 2017

United Way of the Midlands is investing an additional $390,000 to support the ongoing rebuild efforts in Richland and Lexington counties; bringing the organization’s total investment since the October 2015…

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PREIT signs Burlington as lead tenant at Magnolia Mall in Florence

February 17, 2017

Earlier this year, PREIT (NYSE: PEI) announced it had reached agreement with Sears to recapture Capital City, Woodland and Magnolia Malls. The Company has executed leases for all three of these…

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Get free financial aid assistance at College Goal South Carolina

February 17, 2017

When: Saturday, February 18, 2017 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Midlands Technical College Airport Campus – Academic Center   Students and parents can get the college financial aid assistance they are…

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Sonoco to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company

February 17, 2017

Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company for approximately $230 million in cash. Peninsula, which…

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Sonoco to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company

February 17, 2017

Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company for approximately $230 million in cash. Peninsula, which…

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Prysmian Group launches second phase of engineer recruiting program

February 17, 2017

Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, announced the launch of the second edition of its “Make It” recruiting program aimed at acquiring…

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Capgemini acquires TCube Solutions

February 17, 2017

Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, announced the acquisition of TCube Solutions, Inc., an Insurance IT services firm, the largest independent service provider specializing in Duck…

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Harbison West Elementary School selected as finalist for 2017 Riley Award for SIC Excellence

February 17, 2017

Harbison West Elementary School’s School Improvement Council (SIC) has been selected as one of five finalists statewide for the annual state 2017 Riley Award for SIC Excellence. The SC School…

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SCANA Corporation announces 6.5 Percent increase in common dividend

February 17, 2017

SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced that its Board of Directors raised the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock to 61 ¼ cents per share from 57 ½ cents…

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City officials announce The Edge project to proceed on 1401 Assembly St. property

February 17, 2017

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced that The Edge project adjacent to the Richland Library is moving forward at 1401 Assembly St. “After consulting with the family that owns the property…

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Retired Lt. Gen. Shuler to talk about the Eighth Air Force at museum

February 17, 2017

E.G. “Buck” Shuler Jr. celebrated his fifth birthday in Venezuela, where his father was an engineer building roads for the oil industry. The next day, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor,…

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Retired Lt. Gen. Shuler to talk about the Eighth Air Force at museum

February 17, 2017

E.G. “Buck” Shuler Jr. celebrated his fifth birthday in Venezuela, where his father was an engineer building roads for the oil industry. The next day, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor,…

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Colonial Life names Richard Shaffer to senior vice president role

February 17, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Richard Shaffer of Columbia has been named senior vice president of Growth Markets and the Enrollment Center for Colonial Life. In this new role, Shaffer leads strategy…

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Wallick Investments’ February 2017 performance update

February 17, 2017

Wallick Investments’ Fidelis Composite portfolio, a combination of award-winning Wallick Investments’ core growth strategy (#4 in the nation for 7-year return) and large-cap value Dividend Focused offering, achieved a Morningstar®…

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Wallick Investments’ February 2017 performance update

February 17, 2017

Wallick Investments’ Fidelis Composite portfolio, a combination of award-winning Wallick Investments’ core growth strategy (#4 in the nation for 7-year return) and large-cap value Dividend Focused offering, achieved a Morningstar®…

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Community members encouraged to become local lifesavers

February 16, 2017

The city of Columbia and Mayor Steve Benjamin are once again teaming up with the American Red Cross in hopes of saving thousands of lives at the annual ‘Hoop It…

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SCAHU’s Annual Symposium

February 16, 2017

The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) held its Annual Symposium on January 26-27 in Columbia, SC. The theme of the meeting was “Preparing for the Future, Back to…

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Superintendent Ben Higbie promoted to General Superintendent, Coastal Division

February 16, 2017

Mashburn Construction announced the promotion of Ben Higbie. Superintendent Benn Higbie will continue to be assigned to projects in the superintendent role but after proving in his 4 years with…

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Superintendent Ben Higbie promoted to General Superintendent, Coastal Division

February 16, 2017

Mashburn Construction announced the promotion of Ben Higbie. Superintendent Ben Higbie will continue to be assigned to projects in the superintendent role but after proving in his 4 years with…

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Verizon Wireless expanding Greenville County operations

February 16, 2017

Company Investing $3.5 Million And Creating 260 New Jobs In Upstate Growth Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest provider of telecommunications products and services, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville…

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Verizon Wireless expanding Greenville County operations

February 16, 2017

Company Investing $3.5 Million And Creating 260 New Jobs In Upstate Growth Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest provider of telecommunications products and services, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville…

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Collins & Lacy, P.C. grows the Professional liability practice group with the addition of Karen Ratigan

February 16, 2017

Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Karen Ratigan has joined the firm’s Columbia office as special counsel practicing in the area of professional liabpility defense. Prior to joining Collins & Lacy, Karen worked…

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Marti Bluestein to participate in Diversity Leaders Initiative

February 16, 2017

This spring, Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein will participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative, a program of the Riley Institute at Furman. A founding partner of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson and Delgado,…

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Marc Warren joins GMC as Vice President, Senior Architect

February 16, 2017

Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood (GMC) announced that Marc Warren, AIA, has joined the firm as Vice President and Senior Architect, launching the firm’s newest office in Columbia, S.C. A seasoned…

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Marc Warren joins GMC as Vice President, Senior Architect

February 16, 2017

Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood (GMC) announced that Marc Warren, AIA, has joined the firm as Vice President and Senior Architect, launching the firm’s newest office in Columbia, S.C. A seasoned…

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Local Representative, Rita Allison, receives Common Good Award

February 16, 2017

South Carolina House Representative, Rita Allison received the 2017 South Carolina Common Good Award for Education. Each year, South Carolina United Ways come together to recognize individuals who work to…

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Spartanburg CVB launches new Grown in Spartanburg tour

February 16, 2017

From peaches and pumpkins, to strawberries and hayrides, visitors can enjoy farm-fresh products and plan family activities thanks to a new tour that highlights agricultural offerings throughout Spartanburg County. The…

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BB&T expanding its Greenville County operations

February 16, 2017

Financial Services Company Investing $30 Million In New Mauldin Facility BB&T, one of the largest financial services holding companies in the United States, today announced the construction of a new…

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BB&T expanding its Greenville County operations

February 16, 2017

Financial Services Company Investing $30 Million In New Mauldin Facility BB&T, one of the largest financial services holding companies in the United States, today announced the construction of a new…

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New CEO named for National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

February 16, 2017

The Board of Directors of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation has kicked the campaign to build a unique new national museum into high gear with the naming of…

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NAI Avant facilitates ±5,306 square foot Lexington office lease renewal

February 16, 2017

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Jeff Hein, SIOR recently represented the tenant, Midlands Montessori School, LLC in the lease renewal transaction at 140 Gibson Road in Lexington.…

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Sowell Gray Robinson joins Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms

February 16, 2017

Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC a Columbia-based law firm, announced that it has been invited to join Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms. The affiliation…

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New CEO named for National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

February 16, 2017

CHARLESTON, SC – The Board of Directors of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation has kicked the campaign to build a unique new national museum into high gear with…

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Marc Warren joins GMC as Vice President, Senior Architect

February 16, 2017

Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood (GMC) announced that Marc Warren, AIA, has joined the firm as Vice President and Senior Architect, launching the firm’s newest office in Columbia, S.C. A seasoned…

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Marti Bluestein to participate in Diversity Leaders Initiative

February 16, 2017

This spring, Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein will participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative, a program of the Riley Institute at Furman. A founding partner of Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson and Delgado,…

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NAI Avant facilitates ±5,306 square foot Lexington office lease renewal

February 16, 2017

NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR and Jeff Hein, SIOR recently represented the tenant, Midlands Montessori School, LLC in the lease renewal transaction at 140 Gibson Road in Lexington.…

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Sowell Gray Robinson joins Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms

February 16, 2017

Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC a Columbia-based law firm, announced that it has been invited to join Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms. The affiliation…

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Strong start for 2017 South Carolina real estate market

February 15, 2017

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its January housing market data indicating a strong start to the New Year. Closed sales are at 4,660 — the highest it has been since…

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Strong start for 2017 South Carolina real estate market

February 15, 2017

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its January housing market data indicating a strong start to the New Year. Closed sales are at 4,660 — the highest it has been since…

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100% fiber network powered by AT&T Fiber now available in Columbia area

February 15, 2017

Ultra-Fast Internet Speeds Available to Homes, Apartments and Small Business Locations in Parts of Columbia Area AT&T1 is now offering a 1 gigabit connection2 on our 100% fiber network powered…

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SC Power Team commits $30 million to create market-ready sites

February 15, 2017

In 2014, the SC Power Team Board of Trustees adopted a five-year strategic blueprint which included a commitment of $30 million to create market-ready sites through a partnership with the…

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SC Power Team commits $30 million to create market-ready sites

February 15, 2017

In 2014, the SC Power Team Board of Trustees adopted a five-year strategic blueprint which included a commitment of $30 million to create market-ready sites through a partnership with the…

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Cory Manning selected for Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative

February 15, 2017

Cory Manning, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office, is one of 44 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding areas selected to participate in the…

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Scott Kirby celebrates Americana in multimedia performance

February 15, 2017

Friday, February 24 | Doors at 6:30 p.m. | Performance at 7:00 p.m. WHAT: Program: Baker & Baker presents Main Street Souvenirs with Scott Kirby Pianist, composer, and visual artist…

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SURVEY: Post-election small business optimism sustained in January

February 15, 2017

Small business optimism rose again in January to its highest level since December 2004, suggesting that the post-election surge has staying power, according to the monthly National Federation of Independent…

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SURVEY: Post-election small business optimism sustained in January

February 15, 2017

Small business optimism rose again in January to its highest level since December 2004, suggesting that the post-election surge has staying power, according to the monthly National Federation of Independent…

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