Nelson Mullins names Sally Caver Columbia office managing partner
May 17, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has named Sally H. Caver as managing partner of the Columbia office. She has assumed the day-to-day leadership of the office of more than 115 attorneys…
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Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor project receives key federal approval
May 13, 2019SC Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, front left, and Federal Highway Administration SC Division Administrator Emily Lawton, front right, sign the Final Environmental Impact Study (FEIS) on the Carolina Crossroads…
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JUUL Labs, Inc. investing over $125 million in Lexington County operations
May 13, 2019
New operations to help create 500 jobs JUUL Labs, Inc. today announced plans to invest more than $125 million in a new assembly facility in Lexington County. This investment is…
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Midlands Gives breaks record with $2,028,966 via 14,272 gifts
May 9, 2019
Breaking its all-time record, Midlands Gives has raised an estimated total of $2,028,966 million dollars via 14,272 individual gifts. (A final total will be released in the coming weeks after…
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The City Manager’s Spotlight – May 2019
May 3, 2019
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Hampton County
April 30, 2019
Company investing $14 million in solar farm development . Southern Current, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new, 10-megawatt facility in Hampton County. The company is investing $14…
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UofSC decides to continue the search for its next president
April 27, 2019
After interviewing the four presidential candidates recommended by the University of South Carolina Presidential Candidate Search Committee, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the search for the 29th…
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Department of Commerce launches new S.C. innovation resource
April 26, 2019
The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation announced the launch of Scribble – an online tool for the state’s innovation community. Providing individuals and businesses a platform to access…
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CeramTec North America to expand Laurens County operations
April 26, 2019
Advanced ceramics manufacturer CeramTec North America is once again expanding its existing facility in Laurens County. CeramTec North America, the first ceramic-to-metal seal manufacturer in the world, is a global organization with…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on offshore drilling
April 26, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to indefinitely halt plans to expand offshore drilling operations: “Today’s announcement is great news.…
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U.S. economy shows resilience, grows 3.2% in first quarter of 2019
April 26, 2019
Dr. Chad Moutray, NAM Chief Economist Despite a multitude of challenges—slowing global growth, the partial government shutdown, trade policy uncertainties, a strong U.S. dollar—the U.S. economy showed its resilience in…
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Finalists named in UofSC’s presidential search
April 17, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s presidential search committee announced the names of four finalists Wednesday (April 17) to serve as the 29th leader of the state’s flagship university system. The…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new President & CEO
April 15, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced Misty Farmer as its new President and CEO. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Farmer moved to Greenville, SC in 2014 to become Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s new…
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Nephron’s Lou Kennedy earns national award for manufacturing leadership
April 12, 2019
Nephron Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Lou Kennedy was honored on Thursday by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) with an award for outstanding leadership in manufacturing. NAM recognized Kennedy at…
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Graham honors Senator Hollings
April 11, 2019U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham spoke on the Senate floor to honor Senator Ernest “Fritz” Hollings. Along with Senator Tim Scott, the South Carolina Senator authored a Senate Resolution (S.Res.155), which…
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Statewide SC Codes initiative officially launches
April 10, 2019
S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation and Build Carolina partner on free coding program The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, officially launched…
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The Muffin Mam, Inc. launching new Laurens County operations
April 10, 2019
Wholesale bakery and supplier to create approximately 114 new jobs The Muffin Mam, Inc. is launching new production operations in Laurens County. The company’s $18.8 million investment is projected to…
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Statement on the passing of Senator Hollings
April 6, 2019
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made this statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Ernest ‘Fritz’ Hollings. “By any measure Senator Hollings led one of the most incredible and…
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World Energy launching new Hampton County operations
April 4, 2019
Biodiesel supplier bringing $5.4 million investment World Energy, one of America’s largest suppliers of biodiesel, announced plans to locate its new production facility in Hampton County. The company’s $5.4 million…
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DHL Supply Chain constructing new $100 million distribution center in Dorchester County
April 3, 2019
Global Logistics Provider Expected to Create Approximately 450 New Jobs DHL Supply Chain announced plans to construct a new distribution and warehousing park in Dorchester County that will open in…
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NAI Columbia closes ±12.29 acre multifamily land sale in Columbia
March 26, 2019NAI Columbia is pleased to announce the sale of ±12.29 acres of land located at the intersection of North Lake Drive and Lake Murray Boulevard in Columbia, SC. Principal…
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REI Co-Op to open 20,000 sq. ft. store in Columbia’s BullStreet District
March 26, 2019New retailer known for quality outdoor gear to locate to downtown Columbia REI Co-op announced plans to build a 20,000 sq. ft. store in the BullStreet District in downtown…
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The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to Columbia this week for the first time in almost 50 years
March 22, 2019It’s great to have March Madness in Columbia. This weekend, the tournament is returning to Columbia for the first time in almost 50 years. Remember, tourism is up 50% in…
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Joint Resolution on establishing process for the sale of Santee Cooper gets first reading
March 21, 2019
The South Carolina House gave first reading to a Joint Resolution to authorize the Public Service Authority Evaluation and Recommendation Committee to receive and approve offers to purchase state-owned utility…
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Columbia Film Society names Anita Floyd new Executive Director
March 15, 2019
The Columbia Film Society (“CFS”) has named Anita Floyd the Executive Director of the organization, effective April 15, 2019. The CFS governs the Nickelodeon Theatre, Indie Grits Labs and all…
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Arnold School of Public Health to establish Community Health Worker Institute
March 11, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health will establish the Arnold School of Public Health Community Health Worker Institute to improve health in communities throughout the state…
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Twelve years of success and growth creates two new firms
March 7, 2019The partners of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards started an all-women law firm twelve years ago with a vision of small firm flexibility and big firm success. During these years, partners…
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ZVerse and Carbon® announce strategic partnership to bridge the design gap for digital manufacturing
March 7, 2019
The demand for production grade 3d printed parts continues to grow as hardware and material science evolves. More companies are adopting additive manufacturing as a viable option to replace traditional…
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Twelve years of success and growth creates two new firms
March 7, 2019The partners of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards started an all-women law firm twelve years ago with a vision of small firm flexibility and big firm success. During these years, partners…
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New statewide collaborative will help mend health care disparity for vulnerable patients
March 5, 2019
South Carolina residents need more than good medical care to achieve and maintain good health. Research shows that an individual’s health also is influenced by genetics, personal choices and environmental…
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South Street Partners announces acquisition of The Cliffs
March 1, 2019
Leading investment firm purchases The Cliffs, a portfolio of seven private clubs and six private luxury real estate communities in the remarkable western Carolina mountains. South Street Partners announced…
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2019 ColaJazz Festival – March 2
February 28, 2019
The 2019 ColaJazz Festival lineup features 2X GRAMMY-award winning trumpeter and Musical Director of the legendary Count Basie Orchestra Scotty Barnhart, sultry and fiery Brazilian vocalist Liz Rosa, smooth jazz…
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City of Lancaster leverages $1 million funding to connect downtown to greenway
February 28, 2019The City of Lancaster has leveraged $1 million in transportation alternative funding from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to improve connectivity near the Lindsay Pettus Greenway. Both…
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SCRA & SC Launch celebrate $1 billion in follow-on funding for SC-based companies
February 21, 2019
SCRA, a public, non-profit corporation that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy, celebrated a milestone of $1 billion of follow-on capital secured by Client Companies in the SC Launch Program. SC Launch, SCRA’s…
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Charleston Distilling expanding operations in Charleston County
February 21, 2019
$4.2 million investment will include new distillation capabilities and more Charleston Distilling announced a $4.2 million investment in its Charleston County operations. The expansion is projected to create an additional…
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LS3P congratulates Brian Wurst, FAIA on elevation to Fellowship in the AIA
February 19, 2019LS3P congratulates Vice President and Principal Brian Wurst, FAIA, on his elevation to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the organization’s highest member honor which recognizes exemplary contributions…
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Tourism in South Carolina breaks records
February 18, 2019
Tourism is now a $22.6 billion industry in South Carolina, representing a $1.4 billion increase over the previous year and a 50 percent increase since 2010, according to estimates released…
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EdVenture names new President & CEO
February 18, 2019
EdVenture, the Southeast’s largest children’s museum, is excited to announce that Lisa W. Hailey has been named as its new President and CEO. Ms. Hailey, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth…
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Google’s investment in South Carolina exceeds $2 billion
February 17, 2019
State and Local Leaders Gathered at Data Center to Celebrate Company’s 10 Years in Berkeley County and Ongoing Investments Governor Henry McMaster joined state and local officials both to celebrate…
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Forts Sumter and Moultrie legislation passes U.S. Senate
February 12, 2019
This afternoon the United States Senate passed U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Act as part of a larger federal lands package. Scott’s…
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Ambassador Nikki R. Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation
February 12, 2019
Non-Profit Serving Rural South Carolina Students Announces New Board, Staff, and Expansion of Programs The Original Six Foundation (The O6 Foundation) announced that the organization’s founder, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley,…
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BB&T and SunTrust to combine in merger of equals
February 7, 2019
Combination of two franchises creates sixth-largest U.S. bank holding company with 275 years of combined history and culture serving clients and communities in high-growth markets Estimated net cost synergies of…
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SC Ports Authority handles record January container volume
February 6, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest January on record and 12.5 percent fiscal year-over-year growth of container volume. SCPA handled 205,689 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last month. Since…
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District administrators to begin land purchase negotiations, sell bonds
February 6, 2019At its Feb. 5, 2019 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees passed a motion that begins district administrators’ negotiations for the most advantageous land sites for…
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Providence Health consolidates cardiology practices under one name: Providence Heart
February 1, 2019
Providence Health is consolidating all of its seventeen cardiologists in seven practices around the Midlands under one name: Providence Heart. Cardiologists of the Providence Medical Group had been working under…
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2019 State of the City Address Speech
January 30, 2019
Please see below Columbia Mayor’s Steve Benjamin’s State of the City Address as delivered at the University of South Carolina School of Law in the Karen Williams Courtroom. Good…
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SC Ports Authority celebrates headquarters dedication
January 29, 2019SCPA’s new 80,000-square-foot headquarters is a modern, open building housing approximately 160 employees at the Wando Welch Terminal. The South Carolina Ports Authority celebrated the dedication of a new…
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SC Banking Commissioner Robert Davis retires
January 29, 2019Robert L. Davis is presented with a framed resolution from the State Board of Financial Institutions and State Treasurer Curtis Loftis in acknowledgement of his service as the Commissioner of…
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State of the State Address – January 2019
January 24, 2019
As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 23, 2019 The State House, Columbia Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you all for being here tonight, those in this magnificent building as well…
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Myers named managing partner at Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
January 22, 2019Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A. announces that Stanley L. Myers, Sr. has been named as the firm’s managing partner, effective January 1, 2019. Myers succeeds James Edward Bradley as managing…
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