SC Chamber, DEW collaborate to launch Palmetto Business Barometer survey

January 10, 2023

The SC Chamber of Commerce and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce launch a monthly survey series to capture a pulse on business conditions, attitudes and behaviors The South…

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Quitchet named finalist for the Most Innovative Business of the Year

January 10, 2023

GREENVILLE, SC – Quitchet, an app designed to streamline the home selling process, was named as a finalist for SC Biz News 2022 Reader Rankings “Most Innovative Business of the…

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Collins & Lacy announces new attorney elevation 

January 10, 2023

Business Defense Law Firm Poised For New Growth Collins & Lacy, P.C., a leading South Carolina business defense law firm, announced that attorney Molly Flynn has been elevated to Special…

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SCRA contributes over $1.15 billion to South Carolina’s economy

January 10, 2023

South Carolina Research Authority had an outstanding year in 2022, making over a $1.15 billion impact on the state’s economy. As published in its recently released annual report, the total includes jobs…

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South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating SC Educator Hall of Fame inductees and Distinguished SC Public School Graduates

January 10, 2023

The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its sixth annual gala on Friday, April 28, 2023, to celebrate this…

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Newberry County Water Rescue and Dive Team: Saving Lives in South Carolina

January 10, 2023

Motivated by a tragic drowning on Lake Murray that occurred just a few months prior, first responders from across Newberry County came together in January 2006 with the goal of…

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Trinity Partners Columbia announces year-end 2022 top producers

January 10, 2023

Trinity Partners announces its top five brokerage producers for 2022. Nick Stomski, SIOR, Macon Lovelace, SIOR, Roger Winn, SIOR, Dail Longaker, and Rob Lapin are the firm’s year-end top producers.…

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Stantec expands Buildings team in South Carolina

January 10, 2023

Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Regina Fraiya, MSN, RN as a project director to its growing Buildings practice in Charleston. Fraiya brings more than 25…

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Colliers Report: Most Columbia office leases are 5,000 SF or less

January 10, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 Columbia Office Market Highlights Large office tenants in the Columbia market are few and far between. The overall Class A vacancy…

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Rosen Hagood law firm announces new member

January 9, 2023

Rosen Hagood announced that Elizabeth Nicholson has been named as a non-equity member of the firm, effective January 1, 2023. Nicholson focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation, construction…

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35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

January 9, 2023

NBA Hall of Famer Alex English to be Keynote Speaker Columbia Native and Naismith Hall of Famer, Alex English attended Hand Junior High School and Dreher High School. More than…

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Colliers Report: Most Columbia office leases are 5,000 SF or less

January 9, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 Columbia Office Market Highlights Large office tenants in the Columbia market are few and far between. The overall Class A vacancy…

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Cayce Fire Chief Steven Bullard and City Councilman Hunter Sox named as Top 20 Professionals Under 40

January 9, 2023

The City of Cayce congratulates Fire Chief Steven Bullard and City Councilman Hunter Sox for being recognized as one of Lexington County Chronicle’s 2023 Top 20 Professionals Under 40. Chief…

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MBM Partner, Lester M. “Gill” Bell, Jr., selected as Top 20 Professionals Under 40 in Lexington County

January 9, 2023

Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) congratulates Partner Lester M. “Gill” Bell, Jr. for being honored as one of Lexington County Chronicle’s Top 20 professionals under 40. Recently named Partner at Moore…

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Lecture to confront the myths and realities concerning Banastre Tarleton

January 9, 2023

There’s an important principle to remember when considering historical figures: People are complicated. So it helps to avoid, when possible, thinking of anyone as a pure hero, or a complete…

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Trinity Partners’ team close out year with multiple transactions

January 9, 2023

Nick Stomski, SIOR and Jake Nidiffer of Trinity Partners Columbia closed out 2022 with four notable transactions. Stomski and Nidiffer represented the seller in the transaction of 1100 Knox Abbott…

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Furman University to host Greenville Triumph, Greenville Liberty for 2023 season

January 9, 2023

Soccer Club continues work toward construction of a multi-use stadium to host matches in 2024 The Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty will play their home matches at Furman University’s Paladin…

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Denise Hines joins Lowcountry Food Bank as Chief Financial Officer

January 9, 2023

Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that Denise Hines has joined the organization as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This critical role directs the financial and accounting practices of LCFB. These…

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Countybank Foundation donates $5,000 to Next Level Lifestyles

January 9, 2023

David Tompkins, Greenwood Market Executive for Countybank, recently presented a check for $5,000 to Next Level Lifestyles to support their operation. The donation was given on behalf of the Countybank…

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Exhibition of 20th-century women artists with ties to the South coming to the CMA

January 9, 2023

Our Own Work, Our Own Way: Ascendant Women Artists in the Johnson Collection opens January 21 The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured exhibition Our Own Work, Our Own Way:…

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Andrea Snelgrove of Wingard’s Market selected as one of Lexington County Chronicle’s Top 20 Professionals under 40

January 9, 2023

Wingard’s Market is excited to announce the selection of Andrea Snelgrove, Wingard’s Market Gift Shop and Merchandising Manager, for the Lexington County Chronicle’s 2023 Top 20 professionals under 40. Snelgrove…

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The Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing welcomes StretchLab

January 9, 2023

Cardinal Crossing will be the fifth location for StretchLab in South Carolina Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented The Beach Company in the lease…

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NAI Earle Furman & NAI Columbia announce merger

January 7, 2023

A partnership in the works since 2019, commercial real estate firms NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, SC) and NAI Columbia (Columbia, SC) recently joined forces in a creative alliance. The merger…

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RCSD breaks Salvation Army kettle campaign record

January 6, 2023

Richland County Sheriff’s Department sets fundraising record two years in a row By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the second year in a row, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD)…

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Upstate South Carolina businesses turn to Rainbow Restoration for help dealing with frozen pipe damage

January 5, 2023

A historic extratropical cyclone that occurred in late December 2022 led to winter storm conditions (e.g., blizzards, high winds, snowfall, or record cold temperatures) being experienced across much of the…

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Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet announce merger

January 5, 2023

Together, the 550+ attorney firm will broaden its reach across the U.S. Alabama-based Maynard Cooper & Gale and Carolinas-based Nexsen Pruet have agreed to merge into one national law firm operating under the…

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Elisabeth Kovacs named Executive Director of SC Future Makers

January 5, 2023

Economic and Workforce Development Professional to Lead First-In-The-Nation Program SC Future Makers, a 501c3 nonprofit organization affiliated with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, announced that Elisabeth Kovacs will serve as…

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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina

January 5, 2023

Charleston / Columbia / Greenville-Spartanburg / Myrtle Beach, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…

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COMET Execs earn top certification in transit management

January 4, 2023

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces that two of its directors have successfully completed the Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development Transit Paratransit Management Certificate Program.…

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South Carolina ranked 3rd on the 2022 U-Haul Growth Index

January 4, 2023

South Carolina has been ranked 3rd on the 2022 U-Haul Growth Index, a step up from the previous year. The U-Haul Growth Index is an effective gauge of how well states…

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SAFE Federal Credit Union members get over $2 million from giveback program

January 4, 2023

SAFE Federal Credit Union members received annual bonus dividends and interest rebates totaling over $2.16 million—one of the highest givebacks in the credit union’s history. Distributed on January 1, the…

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Richland County Council re-elects leadership, welcomes 2 new councilmembers

January 4, 2023

On Tuesday, Richland County officially swore in five Councilmembers, including newcomers Jason Branham (District 1) and Don Weaver (District 6). County Council also re-elected Councilman Overture Walker as chair and…

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Study shows 145% increase in South Carolina median home price since 2000

January 4, 2023

The red-hot pandemic housing market has finally cooled in recent months. Due to actions by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation, mortgage rates have more than doubled from the historic…

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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs

January 4, 2023

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be accepting applications for the 2023 NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur and 2023 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel…

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Looking forward

January 4, 2023

By Jeff Becraft   I was talking to a friend the other day and I commented, “There were so many things I wanted to accomplish in 2022 and here it…

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Flock and Rally announces the hiring of three team members

January 4, 2023

Flock and Rally, a full-service, communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced the hiring of Julia Flowers as director of accounts, Matt Peters as integrated media buyer…

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David Barnes promoted to Vice President at Comporium

January 4, 2023

ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium has announced that David Barnes has been promoted to Vice President of Production Resources, Innovation and Technical Training effective December 12, 2022. In this role,…

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Carolina Children’s Home offering 2023 scholarships and grants

January 4, 2023

Carolina Children’s Home (CCH), a nonprofit which provides financial services and advocacy to children’s initiatives in South Carolina, is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for 2023 scholarships and…

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SCRA announces new members and grant funding

January 4, 2023

Secure Process Intelligence and Tandem Concepts were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Real Motors and Soil Economy received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching,…

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First Bancorp completes acquisition of GrandSouth Bancorporation

January 3, 2023

First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) announced the completion of its acquisition of GrandSouth Bancorporation (“GrandSouth”), the parent company of GrandSouth Bank, on January 1, 2023. The merger solidifies First Bank’s position…

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MBM Partner, Jane Downey, selected to 2023 Top 50 Lawyers in America list

December 31, 2022

Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) congratulates Partner, Jane Downey for being selected to the 2023 Top 50 Lawyers in America. Downey practices primarily in bankruptcy and debtor/creditor law. Jane has been…

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River Bluff and Palmetto Academy named champions in SC Bar’s We the People Competition

December 31, 2022

River Bluff High School of Lexington and Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success of Myrtle Beach won the South Carolina Bar’s We the People competition held Dec. 8 at River…

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The big deal with college beds

December 31, 2022

By John Della Bella, Lima One An amazing 61 percent of the nation’s student housing beds are located in the Southeast. Over the past 20 years, Southern student housing has…

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BASF’s Kirkland honored for community work

December 30, 2022

BASF Site Director Jerome Kirkland, who leads the site in Converse, was recently recognized by the Converse Fire Department with an award recognizing his community leadership and his outstanding support…

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ACEC-SC honors Secretary of Transportation with Service to the Profession award

December 29, 2022

The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) presented its Service to the Profession award to Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, chief executive of SCDOT, at its 25th…

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Joe Taylor passes on

December 29, 2022

We were saddened to hear today of the passing of former Secretary of Commerce and current Councilman for the city of Columbia, Joe Taylor. Columbia City Council released the following…

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Alexander McQueen and more coming to the Columbia Museum of Art

December 29, 2022

2023 exhibition schedule announced The Columbia Museum of Art announces its schedule of featured exhibitions for 2023, a broad assortment of exclusive, house-organized shows as well as traveling exhibitions, including…

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BASF Converse celebrates Spartanburg community

December 27, 2022

BASF’s site in Converse is giving back to the community this holiday season through community volunteering and donations to key local non-profit organizations. Team members recently participated in Breakfast with…

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Lowcountry Food Bank and Bank of America bring holiday cheer, continue employee booster campaign partnership

December 22, 2022

Bank of America contributed $70,000 and hands-on support to help curb hunger amidst this year’s challenging economic circumstances Bank of America and Lowcountry Food Bank have partnered throughout this year…

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Legendary crimefighters exchange coins

December 22, 2022

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Near 91-year-old Jim Hamilton, a commissioner emeritus of the S.C. Aeronautics Commission and a S.C. Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, exchanged coins and reminisced about…

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