South Carolina’s Virgil Kaine receives Gold Medal Recognition in San Francisco World Spirits Competition
March 30, 2016
Virgil Kaine Robber Baron Rye Whiskey, of the distinctive line from Charleston, SC, received international recognition with the honor of a gold medal in the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits…
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Dollar General relocates to new store in Columbia, SC
March 30, 2016
Dollar General continues to make shopping easier and more convenient for customers in Columbia with the grand opening its new store at 2101 Two Notch Road on Saturday, April 2…
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South Carolina’s first retail cooperative grocery store opening April 15
March 29, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Opening to the public on April 15, the Hub City Co-op will be will be the first ever retail cooperative grocery store in South Carolina. A full-service…
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Columbia, SC office furniture dealer, McWaters, expands into Charleston
March 29, 2016
McWaters announces that it is strengthening and growing its relationship with Steelcase in the Charleston area. Steelcase chose McWaters to provide resources and support in this rapidly growing area thanks…
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Columbia, SC office furniture dealer, McWaters, expands into Charleston
March 29, 2016
McWaters announces that it is strengthening and growing its relationship with Steelcase in the Charleston area. Steelcase chose McWaters to provide resources and support in this rapidly growing area thanks…
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Diamonds Direct celebrates grand opening with array of festive events
March 10, 2016
. The new store is the first location in the state and seventh in the U.S. for the diamond importer and retailer, which got its start in 1995. The grand…
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Charleston Fashion Week® announces full schedule, new additions to line-up
March 10, 2016
Featured Designer Lilly Pulitzer Presented by Belk; The “Brothers & Craft Clubhouse” Presented by CrowdReach Baker Motor Company Charleston Fashion Week® (CFW), one of the leading fashion weeks in the…
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Ross Dress for Less opens a new store in Columbia
March 9, 2016
Ross Dress for Less® (“Ross”) opened a new store in Southeast Columbia, South Carolina on March 5th. The 25,000 square foot store is located in Landmark Square, five miles east…
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Diamonds Direct celebrates grand opening with array of festive events
February 29, 2016Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., will celebrate the opening of its newest location in Mt. Pleasant with a series of events set to benefit Shawn…
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City Welcomes Carolina Kernels to North Main with a ribbon cutting ceremony
February 29, 2016
On Tuesday, March 1, Mayor Steve Benjamin and Councilman Sam Davis will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Carolina Kernels to North Main St. The ribbon cutting will be…
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Zipit solution chosen by BJ’s Wholesale Club to improve order processing and fulfillment efficiency
February 26, 2016
Secure critical messaging platform to be deployed across all 213 BJ’s club locations to improve efficiency in online order processing and fulfillment. GREENVILLE, SC – Zipit Wireless announced that…
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New Whole Foods store to open in 2017
February 24, 2016
Mayor Tecklenburg calls it ‘Great news for West Ashley’ Mayor John Tecklenburg announced that West Ashley will soon have a major new retailer, when Whole Foods joins Doscher’s Supermarket in…
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Redefined set to open as Charleston’s newest couture consignment boutique
February 24, 2016
Church St. Clothing Boutique Now Accepting Appointments for New Consignors CHARLESTON, SC – Redefined, LLC management is pleased to announce that the company will open “Redefined,” an upscale consignment boutique located at…
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Talbots joins forces with O, The Oprah Magazine
February 10, 2016
Limited-edition “O Capsule Collection for Talbots” to raise money for Dress for Success Talbots and O, The Oprah Magazine have joined forces to launch Give Confidence, Hope and Style, an unprecedented spring retail collaboration and…
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Local Harley-Davidson® Dealer recognized for outstanding performance
February 9, 2016
Harley Haven was awarded with the Harley-Davidson Motor Company prestigious Gold Bar & Shield Circle of Excellence Award for the 2015 calendar year. This award is presented to the top…
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Todd & Moore fights breast cancer, giving more than $1,000 to Walk for Life
January 26, 2016Todd & Moore donated more than $1,000 to Palmetto Health Foundation last week to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands. The amount was 5 percent of sales during Todd…
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Todd & Moore fights breast cancer, giving more than $1,000 to Walk for Life
January 26, 2016
Todd & Moore donated more than $1,000 to Palmetto Health Foundation last week to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands. The amount was 5 percent of sales during Todd…
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Diamonds Direct opens in Mt. Pleasant
January 25, 2016
Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., is now open in its new location in Mt. Pleasant. This is the company’s seventh store opening and its first…
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Terminix Service, Inc. earns esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award
January 25, 2016Terminix Service, Inc., a pest management company with nearly 70 years of service in South Carolina, western North Carolina and the CSRA area of eastern Georgia, has earned the service…
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Don Tomlin and Councilman Ed McDowell have been appointed to City Center Partnership’s Board of Directors
January 13, 2016
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced Columbia City Council has appointed new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. New CCP board members include Donald R. Tomlin, Jr. and Honorable Reverend…
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NAI Avant facilitates move for popular Tennessee based craft beer franchise to Columbia, SC
December 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Patrick Palmer recently finalized a lease for Knoxville, TN. based craft beer company, The Casual Pint. The franchisee plans to open three locations…
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NAI Avant facilitates move for popular Tennessee based craft beer franchise to Columbia, SC
December 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker Patrick Palmer recently finalized a lease for Knoxville, TN. based craft beer company, The Casual Pint. The franchisee plans to open three locations…
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The Casual Pint enters Columbia
December 15, 2015
The fastest growing franchise in the craft beer industry expands to the Columbia, South Carolina market The Casual Pint, the nation’s fastest growing craft beer market franchise, is proud…
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Bottles Beverage Superstore to open December 16th
December 14, 2015
Coming to the Plaza across from Whole Foods Market, that was formally the site of K-Mart. Bottles Beverage Superstore will open its doors December 16th after only suffering minor flood…
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Walmart’s two-year, $2.7 billion investment in its U.S. workforce includes more than $52 million for additional raises to associates in South Carolina
December 14, 2015SOUTH CAROLINA – Walmart is making a $2.7 billion investment over two years in its U.S. workforce to raise wages, provide better training and increase scheduling choice and flexibility. As…
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Walmart’s two-year, $2.7 billion investment in its U.S. workforce includes more than $52 million for additional raises to associates in South Carolina
December 14, 2015
SOUTH CAROLINA – Walmart is making a $2.7 billion investment over two years in its U.S. workforce to raise wages, provide better training and increase scheduling choice and flexibility. As…
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Prosource Plumbing Supply opens new Asheville location
December 7, 2015
ProSource Plumbing Supply, a Greenville-based wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing supplies, recently opened a new location in Asheville, N.C., to extend its customer service and product offerings to…
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Applebee’s to open eighth restaurant in Columbia, South Carolina
December 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s Grill and Bar, is excited to announce that December 8th, 2015 will be the grand opening of their newest Applebee’s restaurant on…
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Diamonds Direct names general manager for new Mt. Pleasant location
December 3, 2015
Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., will bring in Ayelet Gilady as general manager for its new Mt. Pleasant location, opening in mid-December. In her role…
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USA eShop continues to grow European sales for US manufacturers
December 3, 2015
USA eShop LLC, an ecommerce business that exclusively sells ‘Made in USA’ products in Europe, has shown an average 25% increase in sales per month since August of this year.…
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Bottles Beverage Superstore to open December 16th
December 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Coming to the Plaza across from Whole Foods Market, that was formally the site of K-Mart. Bottles Beverage Superstore will open its doors December 16th after only…
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The Fresh Market announces further expansion in South Carolina
December 2, 2015
Specialty Grocer Signs Lease for New Store in Columbia The Fresh Market continues to grow its chain of specialty grocery stores and has signed a lease for a new…
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Shop, Stroll and Sip on Dec. 3 at Five Points’ Free “A Starry Night” neighborhood celebration
November 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – As its Centennial year comes to a close, Five Points – Columbia’s original village neighborhood – will celebrate with special edition of its annual free holiday event, A…
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2015 Holiday Sales Opens December 4 in the Historic Douglas-Reed House at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
November 23, 2015CAMDEN, SC – Get ready for one of the best shopping experiences of the holidays at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) — the 2015 Holiday Sales Show. The…
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2015 Holiday Sales Opens December 4 in the Historic Douglas-Reed House at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
November 23, 2015
CAMDEN, SC – Get ready for one of the best shopping experiences of the holidays at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) — the 2015 Holiday Sales Show. The…
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Vom Fass to participate in Small Business Saturday
November 19, 2015
GREENVILLE SC – Vom Fass announced this week it is participating in American Express’s Small Business Saturday November 28. In contrast to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this day encourages…
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Diamonds Direct to open newest location in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
November 19, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., plans to open the doors at its new Mt. Pleasant location in early December. This marks the…
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Small Business Saturdays: #SelfieSaturdays
November 15, 2015
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is partnering with local shopping districts for Small Business Saturdays. Citizens who shop in one of the seven designated districts and participate…
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Local retailer, Brittons, joins forces with popular brands and launches campaign for flood relief
November 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Brittons announced today they have joined forces with popular brands to raise money for the United Way of the Midlands as a part of their #BrittonsUnited campaign.…
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Food Lion announces 10 percent discount for active, retired and honorably discharged military ersonnel on Veterans Day
November 10, 2015GROCER TO DONATE MORE THAN 200,000 MEALS TO MILITARY FAMILIES SALISBURY, NC – In honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, Food Lion stores will offer a 10 percent…
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My 5 Favorite Fall Places in Columbia
November 6, 2015
By Jillian Owens Anyone who knows me at all knows I have a longstanding hatred of cold weather. I’ve tried various coping mechanisms over the years, but nothing has…
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Denny’s Corporation reports results for third quarter 2015
November 4, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC- Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN), franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2015. Third Quarter Summary…
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Walmart hires more than 2,751 U.S. Veterans in S.C. since launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment
November 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart announced today that it has hired more than 2,751 veterans across South Carolina since the launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May of 2013,…
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Walmart hires more than 2,751 U.S. Veterans in S.C. since launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment
November 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart announced today that it has hired more than 2,751 veterans across South Carolina since the launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May of 2013,…
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MACK Home celebrates women near and far
October 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – MACK Home, a retail home décor boutique and design firm offering furniture, lighting, tabletop accessories, art, jewelry and clothing, and owners and interior designers Marnie Clayton and Anna…
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The Joint Corp. targets Columbia for franchise expansion in South Carolina
October 29, 2015
Leading healthcare franchisor actively seeking franchisees in Columbia SCOTTSDALE, AR – The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) announced that it is actively seeking franchisees in Columbia for its chiropractic units…
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MACK Home celebrates women near and far
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – MACK Home, a retail home décor boutique and design firm offering furniture, lighting, tabletop accessories, art, jewelry and clothing, and owners and interior designers Marnie Clayton and Anna…
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2nd Sunday on King Street begins 6th year
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – On November 8, 2nd Sunday on King Street celebrates Autumn and the upcoming holiday season. This month in addition to alfresco dining, shopping opportunities and free 2-hour…
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Shops and galleries open late for October Vista Nights
October 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild announces its plans for October 2015’s Vista Nights. This event, which is free and open to the public and takes place on the…
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Shops and galleries open late for October Vista Nights
October 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild announces its plans for October 2015’s Vista Nights. This event, which is free and open to the public and takes place on the…
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