One Columbia and the City of Columbia Install Second Public Art Sculpture: Public Announcement Ceremony on February 5, 2015

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA SC – January 29, 2015 – One Columbia for Arts and History and the City of Columbia are proud to announce the installation of a second sculpture resulting from the public…

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Pritzker Announces Competition for Next Round of Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Designations

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that the round two designation competition of the ‘Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership’ (IMCP) is now open. IMCP, an Administration-wide initiative…

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Dr. Katie Gies, DVM, Joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Katie Gies, DVM, has joined the practice and will…

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Richard Cohn, Sr. Appointed to Chairman of City of Columbia Planning Commission

January 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Richard Cohn, Sr. has recently been appointed by the City of Columbia Planning Commission to serve as Chairman. In the past, Cohn has served as a board…

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House Does Its Part to Make Sure Public Officials Do Not Receive Special Treatment

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed several pieces of legislation this week that are key components in its comprehensive…

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Spirit Communications announces Web.Com Tour Sponsorship

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Spirit Communications and The Legacy Agency announced a sponsorship deal with PGA Web.com Tour player Kelvin Day. Day, originally from London, England and played collegiality at Charleston…

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SCE&G Launches Energy Efficiency Program in West Columbia Neighborhood

January 28, 2015

Launch at Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center Kicks Off Largest Program Event Yet   CAYCE, SC – Residents of the Brookland-Lakeview neighborhood in West Columbia gathered Tuesday evening at the Brookland Lakeview…

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Joshua D. Speed and Robert H. Grosslight Now Brokerage Associates With Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce Joshua D. (Josh) Speed and Robert H. (Rob) Grosslight are brokerage associates with the…

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Military community provides $19 billion economic impact to South Carolina

January 28, 2015

State’s military installations and ancillary activities support nearly 153,000 jobs statewide   COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s military footprint accounts for a significant portion of the state’s total economic activity…

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South Carolina State Fair Earns International Accolades for Outstanding Marketing Efforts

January 28, 2015

State’s Premier Annual Event Also Recognized by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) in Winning Seeding Change Grant COLUMBIA, SC –  The 2014 South Carolina State Fair was more than…

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Gov. Nikki Haley, State Officials Tout Plan to Make S.C. Competitive

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – State officials – including Bobby Hitt, Secretary of Commerce, Janet Oakley, Secretary of Transportation, and Duane Parrish, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism – joined Governor Nikki…

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District Five leader appointed to SC Education Oversight Committee

January 28, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five administrator has been named to the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee.Dr. James (Bob) Couch was appointed on Jan. 22 by South Carolina House…

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JHS Architecture Chairman of the Board Presents International Award

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Mr. Randy L. Sides, AIA, NCARB Chairman of the Board for JHS Architecture of Columbia, South Carolina and an IBMS Affiliated Medical Industry Professional recently attended the…

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Collins & Lacy Attorney Joel Collins Sworn In as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces co-founder Joel Collins has been named President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Collins officially took the oath of office at the…

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FOX News military analyst joins team of National Defense Consultants

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – FOX News military analyst Lt. Col. Bill Cowan, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), has joined the team of national security experts at S.C.-based National Defense Consultants (NDC); an…

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RMC announces affiliation agreement with MUSC Health

January 28, 2015

Affiliation continues RMC quest to continuously improve patient experiences and access to care   ORANGEBURG, SC – Regional Medical Center (RMC) President and CEO Thomas C. Dandridge announced that the RMC…

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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board

January 28, 2015

S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to her experience overseeing…

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Habitat for Humanity wins Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award

January 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber of Commerce honored Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the 2015 The Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award Tuesday night. The annual award honors…

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Engenius’s Manley named YP of the Year

January 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Chris Manley, the managing partner for Engenius, was named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Young Professional of the Year Tuesday night. “I am truly honored to…

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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to…

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Greenville Company Announces Completion of 2014 SC Revitalization Fund for State Tax Credits

January 28, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville-based Tax Credit Marketplace LLC (“TCM”) announces the successful closing of the 2014 SC Revitalization Tax Credit Fund, LLC (“The 2014 Fund”). The 2014 Fund was established to…

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The Fitts Company, Inc. is Expanding with New Calhoun County Operations

January 28, 2015

$4.2 Million Investment to Expand Operations in South Carolina, Creating an Expected 105 New Jobs GASTON, SC – A solutions based design and manufacturing company that delivers a diverse range of…

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Motor Supply Debuts Historic Gunpowder Punch for SC State Museum’s “Through the Fire” Party

January 28, 2015

In remembrance of the 150th anniversary of the burning of Columbia – when the Union destroyed almost two-thirds of Columbia, S.C. in an act symbolizing the end of the Civil…

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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board

January 28, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to…

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The Fitts Company, Inc. is Expanding with New Calhoun County Operations

January 28, 2015

$4.2 Million Investment to Expand Operations in South Carolina, Creating an Expected 105 New Jobs GASTON, SC – A solutions based design and manufacturing company that delivers a diverse range of…

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Graham, Grassley Demand Answers About Extradition of al-Qaeda Members to U.S. for Article III Trial

January 27, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with eight…

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Senator Tim Scott To Introduce CHOICE Act to Expand Educational Opportunities

January 27, 2015

Measure focuses on children with disabilities, on military bases and in low-income communities   WASHINGTON, DC– During his keynote address this morning at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), U.S. Senator…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects new chair to board of trustees

January 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently elected Rick Mendoza as its chair of Board of Trustees. Rick Mendoza joined the Foundation Board in 2010. He…

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Lower Richland High School Earns National STEM Certification

January 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Lower Richland High School is one of the first high schools in the nation to earn STEM certification from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. Programs achieving a STEM…

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AIA Greater Columbia announces 2015 Board of Directors

January 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Greater Columbia Section of the American Institute of Architects announces the election of its Board of Directors for the 2015 term.  The Board Members are: 2015…

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Good Shepherd Foundation Awards First Grants

January 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – In 2009, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church established a charitable foundation for the purpose of providing gifts through financial grants to organizations and individuals in need based on…

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SC BlueCross Names Dr. Shawn Stinson Chief Medical Officer

January 27, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has appointed Shawn Stinson, M.D., vice president of clinical innovation and chief medical officer. He will lead BlueCross’ collaboration with the South Carolina…

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Now Accepting Nominations for Next Class of Liberty Fellows

January 26, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Nominations are being accepted through February 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2017.  Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: South Carolina resident Age 30 — 45…

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Lincoln Harris Brokers Horizon Forrest Products’ 24,000-Square-Foot Lease Renewal at Woodstock I Industrial Park in North Charleston

January 26, 2015

Lincoln Harris Brokers Horizon Forrest Products’ 24,000-Square-Foot Lease Renewal at Woodstock I Industrial Park in North Charleston   CHARLESTON, SC – Mike Ferrer, CCIM, of Lincoln Harris’ Charleston office has…

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Richland and Lexington County Road Construction Information

January 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Expect delays and nighttime lane closures to widen Interstate 20 from Interstate 77 (MM 74.7) past Spears Creek Church Road (MM 84.6) in Richland County. Completion is…

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South Carolina State Library Launches New SmartSearch Enhancements

January 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. – New enhancements make it easier than ever for state residents of all ages to use Discus – South Carolina’s Virtual Library.  SmartSearch, the tool that allows researchers to…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Announces Top Producers for 2014

January 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, announced the company’s top producers for 2014 at the Annual Meeting.  Julian Wilson, CCIM was the firm’s…

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Marguerite Willis Elected President of South Carolina Women Lawyers Association

January 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet attorney Marguerite Willis has been named President of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association effective January 24th and will serve a one-year term. Willis has previously served…

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Walmart Brings Convenience, Affordable Grocery Options and New Jobs to Orangeburg

January 26, 2015

Walmart Neighborhood Market offers local fresh food favorites and delivers employment opportunities to the community New Walmart Neighborhood Market located 332 Stonewall Jackson Blvd. Up to 95 jobs created by…

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The SCEA Honors Dr. James L. Solomon Jr. for Human and Civil Rights Achievement

January 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA), today honored Dr. James L. Solomon with its 2015 Walker E. Solomon Award. Dr. Solomon blazed the trail for future…

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March of Dimes to Host March for Babies Kick off This Wednesday

January 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The March of Dimes will kick off their 2015 March for Babies fundraising campaign in Columbia on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Seawell’s. Families and businesses throughout Columbia…

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Indoor-Outdoor Living In SC – Literally

January 26, 2015

To accommodate a tight budget, architect Frank Harmon made half of this modern coastal home open-air ST HELENA, SC – Award-winning Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, recently completed a single-family…

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Nielsen Confirms that INSP Has Passed the 80 Million Household Threshold

January 26, 2015

The Recognized Leader in Family Entertainment Now is Available in 80.3M HH, and Ranks 8th in Net HH Gain and 9th in Percentage HH Growth Out of 114 NetworksINDIAN LAND, SC –  Nielsen…

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Free Income Tax Help

January 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — It’s tax time and everyone could use a break. Richland Two’s W.R. Rogers, Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center has some good news for taxpayers. The Rogers…

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Third Generation CEO & Owner of W.B. Guimarin & Company, Inc. Announces Retirement

January 26, 2015

Fourth Generation of Owners Prepare for the Future COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Carroll Heyward, Senior, the Chief Executive Officer for W.B. Guimarin & Company, officially announced his retirement effective January 1,…

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Spartanburg Community College’s Downtown Campus Receives LEED Certification

January 26, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture announced the recently completed Spartanburg Community College Downtown Campus has received LEED Silver certification through the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy…

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Woodlands at Furman names Williams as Activity Coordinator

January 26, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Candace Williams has been named as the new Activity Coordinator for the Woodlands at Furman. Williams previously worked at the Woodlands in skilled nursing as a Licensed…

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Comprehensive Tort Reform to Be Debated in SC Senate

January 26, 2015

Senator Shane Massey Introduces Bills to Protect South Carolina Taxpayers From Lawsuit Abuse COLUMBIA, SC – On the first day of the legislative session, South Carolina Senator Shane Massey introduced two…

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On-Line Auction to Help Small Christian School

January 26, 2015

Discounted Golf Outings, Family Getaways part of On-Line Auction Heritage Christian Academy in Lexington County is going high tech with its latest fundraiser. Bidding in the Heritage On-Line Auction is…

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On-Line Auction to Help Small Christian School

January 26, 2015

Discounted Golf Outings, Family Getaways part of On-Line Auction Heritage Christian Academy in Lexington County is going high tech with its latest fundraiser. Bidding in the Heritage On-Line Auction is…

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