iLending opens auto refinance center in Richland County
September 16, 2021
Company plans to hire for 40 jobs at new location ILending, a national automotive refinancing company based in Englewood, Colorado, has opened its newest office in Richland County, with plans…
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Mashburn promotes two, launching Hospitality Division out of Myrtle Beach
September 16, 2021
Mashburn Construction is continuing to invest in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas with the promotions of Josh Kay and Nick Oldroyd. As Mashburn continues to grow, it is driven…
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Who’s The Queen Of Flowers?
September 15, 2021
By Tom Poland Orchids. There were days I wore them in my lapel for formal events, but those days are gone. I’ve not seen many in the wild, but…
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South Carolina Philharmonic celebrates move to Main Street
September 15, 2021
Grand opening event to be held in concert with First Thursday October 7, 2021 The South Carolina Philharmonic is celebrating the organization’s recent move to Main Street in Columbia, SC.…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts and Costs are Rising
September 15, 2021
Research & Forecast Report 2021 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Mid-year statewide construction starts in key sectors totaled $1.85B, a $426M increase compared to mid-year 2020. Pre-development indicators,…
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Local resident launches Fetch! Pet Care to serve pet owners in the Midlands
September 15, 2021
Meredith Pope Embraces Entrepreneurship to Pursue her Passion for Animals Fetch! Pet Care, America’s largest franchised provider of professional dog walking and in-home pet sitting services, is bringing experienced and…
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Cathleen Lacey of Crayton Middle named Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
September 15, 2021
Cathleen Lacey, curriculum resource teacher (CRT) at Crayton Middle School, has earned the designation of Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert for the 2021-2022 school year. She is one of only…
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Lowcountry Kettle announces Rough House Pictures partnership and expanded retail offerings
September 15, 2021
Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of Southern-inspired kettle chips, announced a partnership with Rough House Pictures, the Charleston-based production company from Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill. Despite the…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation announces fall 2021 W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Award winners
September 15, 2021Through the generous support of Walter P. Rawl & Sons, the Lexington One Educational Foundation has presented the W. P. Rawl School Garden Mini-Grant Awards biannually for the past eight…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards fall 2021 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
September 15, 2021The Lexington District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 11 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants to deserving recipients in Lexington County School District One. Fall Grant awards totaled $2,750 and will…
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National Park Service funds upgrades to significant landmark in S.C. civil rights history
September 15, 2021UofSC advances efforts to create a destination for people to learn the state’s history in the movement The University of South Carolina will continue rehabilitation and preservation of the historic…
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Bank of America supports workforce development at Midlands Technical College
September 15, 2021Racial equality funding supports MTC’s QuickJobs programs Bank of America has awarded the Midlands Technical College Foundation a $100,000 grant for workforce development that is essential to the Midlands economy.…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis looking for Pickens County residents with unclaimed property
September 15, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis may be looking for you. That’s because his office has $9.4 million in unclaimed funds that belongs to people living in Pickens County. “An important part…
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President Biden announces plan calling for employee vaccination requirements
September 14, 2021
By David Dubberly and Brittany Clark Nexsen Pruet On Sept. 9, 2021, President Biden issued a six-part plan to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic “while also keeping schools open and…
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Midlands Technical College ranked #1 among S.C. colleges and universities
September 14, 2021
Midlands Technical College has been named as one of the best employers in South Carolina. In August, Forbes released its annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. Midlands Technical…
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Wyche, P.A. announces Centennial Legacy Project as the firm celebrates 100 years
September 14, 2021
Leading law firm with offices across South Carolina honors its history with an initiative that continues a legacy of advancing businesses, the community, and the environment In celebration of its…
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Businesses, community members invited to discuss key state legislative issues at Lexington Chamber Grassroots Meeting
September 14, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Grassroots Regional Meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 8:15 a.m. at the Chamber, located at…
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Keller Bumgardner Barron recognized as 2021 Columbia City of Women Honoree
September 14, 2021
League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area leader, Keller Bumgardner Barron, has been named a 2021 Columbia City of Women Honoree. Columbia City of Women was founded by Historic…
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Columbia Art Center’s Art Along the Trail 2021
September 14, 2021
The Columbia Art Center and park rangers with the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will host the 2021 Art Along the Trail showcase at Riverfront Park on Saturday, October 2. Art Along the Trail is an interactive visual and performing arts experience. Artists will be staged along the Columbia Canal and the park’s nature trail to provide artistic…
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CEM Corporation & AmbioPharm form U.S. partnership for GMP peptide production
September 14, 2021NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – CEM Corporation and AmbioPharm, Inc. announced the formation of a partnership for production of GMP peptides for the global market. The partnership will involve an exclusive1…
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U.S. News & World Report: CIU ranks high for Social Mobility, Value
September 14, 2021
The 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings show Columbia International University in the Top 10 for Social Mobility among Regional Universities South. The Social Mobility ranking is important for…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding commercial lending
September 14, 2021
First Community Bank was recognized with three awards for commercial lending excellence during the annual meeting of the Business Development Corporation Of South Carolina (BDC) and its associate company Certified…
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The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
September 13, 2021
As coronavirus cases rise, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering SC DHEC to host FREE COVID-19…
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UofSC retains top spots for first-year student experience, international business
September 13, 2021
Also gains new undergraduate rankings in latest U.S. News report The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience of any public college in the country, according to…
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Richland One and two of its schools earn national awards for family and community engagement
September 13, 2021Richland One has received the 2021 Partnership District Award and two of its schools received 2021 Partnership School Awards from the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) at Johns Hopkins…
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USO South Carolina celebrates 10 year anniversary at McCrady Training Center
September 13, 2021Service members have visited the USO center nearly one million times EASTOVER, SC – This month the USO South Carolina is celebrating ten years of service at McCrady Training Center.…
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The official 2021 SC Fastest Growing Companies are announced
September 13, 2021
Now in its 20th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to South Carolina’s economy through exceptional increases in revenues and employment.…
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Multiplying Good announces the 2021 class of ChangeMakers in the Midlands
September 13, 2021
For the past 49 years, Multiplying Good has believed in the power of service. Through activation, training, and recognition, they continue to unleash the potential in individuals around the country…
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Trinity Partners represents the seller in sale of 7201 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC for $4,900,000
September 13, 2021
Trinity Partners Columbia recently facilitated the sale of the former home of Virginia College, 7201 Two Notch Road, a 45,191 square foot building in Columbia, South Carolina. Trinity Partner’s Roger…
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Deputies receive Servant Leadership awards
September 13, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Two Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) deputies received Eastminster Presbyterian Church’s Servant Leadership award during ceremonies which also awarded members of the Columbia Police Department,…
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Chambers partner to launch South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator
September 13, 2021Bank of America’s $500,000 grant expands program statewide Three Chamber organizations from across South Carolina jointly announced today that Bank of America has provided a $500,000 grant to launch a…
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31st Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K now fully virtual
September 13, 2021
With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the surge caused by the Delta variant, Prisma Health Midlands Foundation is moving the 31st Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half…
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Hire Me SC hosts annual Employer Summit on Oct. 13
September 13, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit — an annual event led by Hire Me SC and Able SC for business managers, executives and human…
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Award-winning journalist Jamie Lovegrove joins NP Strategy
September 13, 2021
Jamie Lovegrove, an award-winning journalist deeply versed in Palmetto State politics and media, will join the rapidly growing team at NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm serving clients across the…
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CAMS’ Tara Armstrong takes on new role as Director of Vendor Relations
September 10, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, announced that long-time Community Manager Tara Armstrong is taking on the new role of Director…
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Cayce hires 29 year police veteran as Chief of Police
September 10, 2021
The City of Cayce has hired Deputy Chief Chris Cowan, a 29 year law enforcement veteran, as the next Chief of Police for the City of Cayce In July, current…
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Evanesce establishing operations in Hampton County
September 10, 2021
$17 million investment will create 78 new jobs Evanesce, a sustainable technology innovator, today announced new operations in Hampton County. The $17 million investment will create 78 new jobs. Founded…
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Colliers Report: Service-focused shops succeed
September 10, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2021 Columbia Retail Market Highlights During the second quarter of 2021, most retail activity was concentrated in service-oriented establishments like day spas,…
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Richland County Deputy Chief tapped to become Cayce Police Chief
September 10, 2021
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy Chief Chris Cowan will become the next Cayce chief of police, effective Oct. 4, 2021. “This is a bittersweet…
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United Way of the Midlands promotes small acts of service to commemorate 9/11
September 9, 2021
United Way of the Midlands is asking residents throughout the Midlands to participate in the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance by completing small acts of service to…
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Southern First appoints Chris Shugart as Chief Mortgage Officer
September 9, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Shugart as Chief Mortgage Officer. Shugart is a Certified Mortgage…
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Phase IIB Matching Fund launched for S.C. small businesses
September 9, 2021
The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation, in partnership with the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) and 3Phase, today announced the launch of the state’s first Phase IIB…
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NAI Columbia developed and brokered the investment sale of a new multi–tenant retail development in Columbia
September 9, 2021
NAI Columbia’s Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers developed, brokered and leased a new multi–tenant retail development located at 2708 Clemson Rd, in Columbia, South Carolina. The development includes East…
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Duke Energy provides $25,000 grant to DESA’s nonprofit organization, Joseph Outreach
September 9, 2021
Joseph Outreach, the nonprofit arm of DESA, Inc., has received a grant from The Duke Energy Foundation to benefit returning citizens in South Carolina. The grant is one of 10…
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Premium Peanut establishing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
September 9, 2021
$64.3 Million investment will create 130 new jobs Premium Peanut, an innovative, grower-owned peanut shelling company, today announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The $64.3 million investment will…
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Columbia Chamber honors Mike Brenan at Annual Gala
September 9, 2021
Mike Brenan, Regional President, Truist, named Columbia Chamber’s 2021 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor Michael “Mike” Brenan the Chamber’s 118th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, Thursday,…
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Colliers Report: Columbia has less surface parking than last year
September 9, 2021
2021 Columbia Parking Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights Columbia parking remains challenging due to high office and residential occupancy rates downtown. In addition, new developments throughout…
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Diversey unveils Innovation Zone Research and Development Center
September 8, 2021
Diversey Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: DSEY), a leading provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions, today announced the opening of its Innovation Zone Research and Development Center. Located on the…
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Harvest Hope joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month
September 8, 2021
Hunger Action Month inspires the local community to take action to help the 96,590 individuals facing hunger in the Midlands For Hunger Action Month® this September, Harvest Hope will join…
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Turner Padget associate Hannah Stetson honored with Columbia Business Monthly Best and Brightest award
September 8, 2021
Turner Padget announced that Hannah Stetson, associate in the firm’s Columbia office, has been named as one of Columbia Business Monthly’s 2021 Best & Brightest 35 and Under – an…
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