Andrew Anderson joins Purpose Equity
August 24, 2023
Purpose Equity, a mergers & acquisitions (“M&A”) advisory firm that helps business owners transition their companies either through sale or other exit strategy, has added Andrew Anderson as Vice President.…
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Carolina Sunshine for Children 2nd annual 5k for children
August 24, 2023
Walk, run, or roll to grant wishes for children in South Carolina! Local nonprofit Carolina Sunshine for Children will host its second annual 5k for children to raise funds that…
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Financial Wellness for your Employees
August 24, 2023
Charles B. Flowers, CFA Employers want highly engaged employees who are focused on their work during business hours. Hopefully, the employees also want to be “all in” while they are…
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A glorious journey
August 24, 2023
By Jeff Becraft One of the statements I utter the most these days is: “Well… you see what my wife lives with.” I mentioned a couple of weeks ago…
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Collett Industrial and Colliers announces the lease of speculative building at Carolina Pines Industrial Park to Charter Next Generation
August 24, 2023
Charter Next Generation will lease the building for its specialty film production operations Colliers | South Carolina brokers Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles,…
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Support 160+ local, Black-benefiting nonprofits on Give 8/28
August 23, 2023
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, its African American Philanthropy Committee, and In Good Company partners are celebrating Give 8/28 by awarding $15,000 in prizes to…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU $25,000 to support undergraduate research at S.C. HBCUs
August 23, 2023
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to foster increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by…
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Spencer Hutchinson, Robyn Rogers named firm principals at Quackenbush Architects + Planners
August 23, 2023
Spencer Hutchinson, AIA, and Robyn Rogers, AIA, architects at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, were recently named principals of the firm. CEO and founder Doug Quackenbush, AIA, says the decision to…
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Trinity Partners Columbia voted Best Commercial Real Estate Group
August 23, 2023
Every year, the Free Times, a local newspaper publisher asks the public to vote for the “Best of Columbia” across a variety of categories. These categories include Arts, Music, &…
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Upcoming events at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
August 23, 2023
*** 2023 CALENDAR UPDATE *** Adventure is Closer Than You Think at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden UPCOMING EVENTS Riverbanks ZOOfari: Friday, September 29. Tickets are on sale now for Riverbanks’…
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Alpha & Omega Auto Sales leases .525 acres in Columbia
August 23, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the tenant, Alpha & Omega Auto Sales in the lease of .525 acres at…
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Harbor Commercial Partners represents seller in the sale of an Orangeburg industrial building
August 23, 2023
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the seller, John A. Kiriakides Trust, in the sale of a 4,480 SF industrial building…
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South Carolina Green Industry Association announces the details of the 20th Annual Fall Field Day
August 23, 2023The South Carolina Green Industry Association presents their 20th Annual Fall Field Day on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Modern Turf, located at 5740 Peach Orchard Road in Dalzell, SC.…
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Camp Cole breaks ground on Southeastern Freight Lines Activity Center
August 23, 2023
Garvin Design Group and Hood Construction joined Camp Cole to break ground on the organization’s new Southeastern Freight Lines Activity Center project on Tuesday, August 22. In a special groundbreaking…
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Lexington County’s Jeff Anderson honored for service with SCAC President’s Cup
August 23, 2023
Lexington County Attorney Jeff M. Anderson was recognized for his public service and dedication to South Carolina county government with the 2023 David K. Summers Jr. President’s Cup from the…
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Life Sciences Forum to draw business, academia from across state to Columbia Sept. 14
August 23, 2023
Registration is surging and a full house is expected for SCbio’s Midyear Life Sciences Forum 2023 on Thursday, Sept. 14 in Columbia. The half-day program is focused on critical issues…
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Colliers Report: Retail rents flatten due to new supply deliveries
August 23, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Despite net negative absorption and increasing vacancy, lease rates remained flat at $21.31 per square foot from…
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Nephron welcomes Morgan Nichols Scarnecchia as Chief of Staff
August 23, 2023
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation welcomed Morgan Nichols Scarnecchia as its Chief of Staff. In her new role, Scarnecchia will implement strategic business initiatives, manage daily operations and work alongside CEO, Lou…
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Forbes names South Carolina Federal the Best Credit Union in South Carolina
August 23, 2023South Carolina Federal Credit Union was named one of America’s Best In-State Credit Unions in 2023 by Forbes, ranking #1 in South Carolina. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes…
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Cayce’s River Arts District selected for statewide Achievement Award
August 22, 2023At the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2023 Annual Meeting in July, the City of Cayce received the Annual Achievement Award for the development in the City’s Cayce River Arts…
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Why we all still love GLADIATOR
August 22, 2023
It has much to do with manliness and being a man By W. Thomas Smith Jr. While working on a forthcoming Sunday School lesson about the Roman Army, I was…
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New community resource center to open adjacent to Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center
August 22, 2023A ribbon-cutting event on August 23rd, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. will mark the inauguration of a new community resource center adjacent to the Kathryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural…
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Attorneys A. Johnston Cox, Gray T. Culbreath, John T. Lay, Jr., and Curtis L. Ott named 2024 Lawyers of the Year
August 22, 2023
2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America© Gallivan White Boyd partners A. Johnston Cox, Curtis L. Ott, Gray T. Culbreath, and John T. Lay, Jr. were named 2024 Lawyers of…
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Attorneys Matthew Covington, Jordan Crapps, Jessica W. Laffitte, Christine Ormand, & Thomas Twehues recognized as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers®
August 22, 2023
2024 Best Lawyers in America© – Ones to Watch Gallivan White Boyd announced the selection of attorneys, Matthew Covington, Jordan Crapps, Jessica W. Laffitte, Christine Ormand and Thomas Twehues, as…
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Best Lawyers® lists twenty-three Gallivan White Boyd attorneys for 2024
August 22, 2023
2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America© Released Twenty-three attorneys have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Best Lawyers® is a seasoned and well-respected…
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Colliers Report: Vacancy increased due to new deliveries
August 22, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Vacancy increased in Q2 2023 to 3.85% across the state as 986,821 square feet are under…
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Colliers brokers sale of 25.44-acre land tract for new townhome development in Lexington, SC
August 22, 2023
Craig Waites of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of a 25.44-acre tract of land on Carlen Avenue in Lexington, SC. Colliers represented the seller, Three Rivers Land Development…
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Beth Richardson, Kelly Morrow, and Cal Watson named Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers for 2024
August 22, 2023
While 31 attorneys at Robinson Gray were recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, three of them were singled out for the publication’s highest honor: Lawyer…
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A total of 31 Robinson Gray attorneys honored by Best Lawyers in America for 2024
August 22, 2023
The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® is recognizing a firm record total of 31 attorneys at Robinson Gray. Twenty-five are honored in the Columbia area in the…
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Affordable housing options to expand in Charlotte as NHE gets underway bringing Ovata at Reedy Creek to life
August 22, 2023
South Carolina-based developer Taylor Davis of NHE knows the situation all too well, after spending more than 25 years of his career involved in developing and managing quality, affordable housing…
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All three attorneys at Lewis Babcock honored in the 2024 round of ‘Best Lawyers’
August 22, 2023
At Lewis Babcock law firm, we’re fearless in our dedication to serving our clients. Our clients know that, and so do our peers in the legal profession. It’s no surprise…
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Best Lawyers in America honors every attorney at Lourie Law Firm in its 2024 edition
August 22, 2023
Every attorney at Lourie Law Firm is being honored in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Here are those listed, with the practice areas in which they…
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G. Murrell Smith, Jr. and Jonathan M. Robinson of Smith Robinson Law Firm selected to 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America®
August 22, 2023
Smith Robinson announced that attorneys G. Murrell Smith, Jr. and Jonathan M. Robinson have been selected to the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. Mr. Smith was selected for…
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10 Richardson Plowden attorneys selected to 2024 Best Lawyers in America
August 22, 2023
The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® features ten Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. attorneys who were selected by their peers: Leslie A. Cotter, Jr., for legal malpractice…
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Six Morton & Gettys attorneys included in new edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 22, 2023
Six Morton & Gettys attorneys are included in the 2024 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion piece, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.” Half of the lawyers were…
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First Citizens Bank supports Midlands Technical College’s QuickJobs Program
August 21, 2023
First Citizens Bank continues to support Midlands Technical College’s QuickJobs program with a $50,000 donation for the second year in a row. There are currently more than 20 QuickJobs programs…
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Shutt named Lawyer of the Year for her ERISA and employee benefits work
August 21, 2023
Nekki Shutt has won Lawyer of the Year honors for her work in Litigation – ERISA in the Columbia area in the just-released 2024 “Best Lawyers in America.” It’s Shutt’s…
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All six partners honored in “Best Lawyers” at Richardson Thomas
August 21, 2023
Every partner at Richardson Thomas is included in the just-released 2024 edition of “Best Lawyers in America,” with all six earning honors in at least two practice areas each. Terry…
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SIOS Technology named to the “2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list by SC Biz News and the Best Companies Group
August 21, 2023
SIOS honored for the fourth consecutive year; ranked #4 in its category SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and…
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Marketing Minute Video: What to Expect When Working with a PR Firm
August 21, 2023
Marketing Minute by Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy This week’s video shares what to expect when working with a public relations firm and how to set yourself up for success.…
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USC opens doors to Campus Village
August 18, 2023
The University of South Carolina hosted a grand opening on Friday (Aug. 18) for its new Campus Village student residential housing development, the largest construction project in the university’s 222-year…
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Voterheads announces the expansion of their collaboration with Ballotpedia
August 17, 2023
Voterheads.com, a South Carolina technology company, is excited to announce the expansion of its local government monitoring and reporting collaboration with Ballotpedia. Visitors to Ballotpedia’s city and county web pages will…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected to The Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2023
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, and Matthew G. Gerrald have been selected for inclusion…
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27 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 17, 2023
Statewide, 84 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas. Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected…
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Best Lawyers honors every Callison Tighe attorney for third year in a row
August 17, 2023
It happened last year, and the year before. And now, for the third year in a row, The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized every attorney at Callison Tighe and…
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Nephron announces Julie Rameas as Chief Procurement Officer
August 17, 2023
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation today announced Julie Rameas as Chief Procurement Officer. In her new role, Rameas will oversee all strategic sourcing and procurement activities. “We could not be more excited…
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9 at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel honored in “Best Lawyers,” including a Lawyer of the Year
August 17, 2023
Nine attorneys at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are cited in the just-released 2024 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” and its companion guide, “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” a total…
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A personal tribute to Senator John Scott
August 16, 2023
“Beyond the lofty superlatives … he was my friend” By Dr. Tom Mullikin Senator John Scott, 69, who passed away Sunday, August 13, was my friend and colleague in the…
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RCSD K-9 TEAM NIGHT at Segra Park
August 16, 2023
Family fan, great baseball action, and an exciting K-9 demonstration By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and the Columbia Fireflies will host RCSD K-9 TEAM…
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LCK Report: Manufacturing construction starts are up sharply year over year
August 16, 2023
Mid-Year 2023 South Carolina Construction Trends Report Key Takeaways: 2023 statewide mid-year construction starts have surpassed 75% of 2022 construction starts with positive growth in all sectors Material pricing…
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