Riggs Partners expands account management team
August 12, 2021Riggs Partners, a creative marketing consultancy headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces the addition of two team members: Courtney Melendez and Parker Robinson. Courtney Melendez has re-joined the company as an…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new President and Chief Executive Officer
August 12, 2021
Susan Cohen has been appointed to succeed John Durst The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has appointed Susan Cohen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina emphasizes safety on National 811 Day
August 11, 2021
If a project involves digging, then a call to 811 is required Aug. 11 is a day to remember the importance of calling 811 The 811 service is free, required…
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District names Harris RBHS assistant principal
August 11, 2021
On July 20, 2021, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Terrence L. Harris as assistant principal of River Bluff High School. Harris comes…
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Northwestern Mutual receives Top Workplaces award in South Carolina
August 11, 2021
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fourth consecutive year. Northwestern Mutual’s South Carolina offices were…
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GaffneyLewis founding partners named to “Legal Elite” 2021
August 11, 2021
Two attorneys from the law firm of GaffneyLewis, LLC have been included in the 2021 Legal Elite of the Midlands and Legal Elite of the Low Country. Attorneys recognized…
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IT-oLogy’s free Girls Who Code Club is back this fall
August 10, 2021
IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join, and participants will meet…
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Amy Coward launches new public relations firm
August 10, 2021
Amy Coward, APR, Fellow PRSA, has launched a new boutique public relations firm, AC Public Relations, LLC, to provide communications strategies and event planning for local businesses. “I’ve been in…
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Carolina Business Equipment recognized as one of top eight dealers in the country
August 10, 2021Last week, on Wednesday, August 4, Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) was one of just eight Sharp Electronics dealerships in the country to be recognized by corporate for their work in…
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UofSC selected as North American partner site of Anne Frank House
August 10, 2021
The University of South Carolina is now home to a permanent exhibition and educational program in partnership with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, becoming one of only four partner…
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UNBOUND Dance Company to present “ONE” – August 26 & 27 at 701 Whaley
August 10, 2021
After an 11-year hiatus, the Columbia dance collective UNBOUND will present “ONE,” a multi-genre show featuring dance, live music and singing on Aug. 26 and 27 at 701 Whaley St.…
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County Weighs Schools’ Interests as It Considers COVID-19 Response
August 10, 2021
Following is a statement from Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston in response to a rise in cases of COVID-19 in our community. County Council adopted an emergency ordinance that…
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SC Philharmonic welcomes Chad Henderson as the new Marketing and Communications Director for 2021/2022 season
August 9, 2021
Recently resigned local theatre Executive Director joins SC Philharmonic team The South Carolina Philharmonic welcomes Chad Henderson as the new Marketing and Communications Director. The position, recently held by Kristin…
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HireQuest reports financial results for the second quarter 2021
August 9, 2021Q2 2021 EPS of $0.20 per Diluted Share, Net Income of $2.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 million HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand, temporary, and…
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Colliers | South Carolina’s Ryan McCue obtains prestigious ALC designation
August 9, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Ryan McCue has obtained the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation from the REALTORS® Land Institute, confirming him as one of the region’s most…
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ERG Payroll & HR welcomes Nikki Hewett to growing team
August 9, 2021
Hewett appointed new Operations Coordinator at ERG in Columbia, South Carolina Nikki Hewett has joined ERG Payroll & HR as the Operations Coordinator. Hewett will be responsible for operational excellence…
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360training introduces South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing courses
August 9, 2021
AUSTIN, TX – 360training, a leading national training provider for online real estate courses, now offers South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing. The two new courses are required to acquire a…
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AmplifiedAg Inc. completes $40MM in capital raise, expanding Vertical Roots indoor farms across the Southeast
August 9, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC – AmplifiedAg Inc.™, fast-growing agtech company on a mission to provide global access to safe food, announced that the company has completed $40 million in equity financing. The…
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Vault Consulting expands to the Carolinas
August 9, 2021
DC metro-based accounting and research firm, Vault Consulting announces expansion into the Carolinas Vault Consulting, the nation’s leading accounting and research firm for nonprofits and associations, today announced its expansion…
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Novolex acquires Vegware
August 9, 2021
HARTSVILLE, SC – Novolex®, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, has acquired Vegware, a rapidly growing international provider of compostable foodservice packaging headquartered in Edinburgh, U.K. Vegware’s teams in…
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Richland County Deputies honored for effectiveness, heroism in May 2020 riots
August 9, 2021Commemorative coin was designed by City of Columbia police officer By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A commemorative coin honoring the effectiveness and heroism of law enforcement officers from 16 different…
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Columbia Film Society elects new board president, launches search for Executive Director
August 7, 2021
The Columbia Film Society’s Board of Directors elected South Carolina ETV executive Xavier Blake as President of the Board. In addition, it announced the launch of a national search for…
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Friends of African American Art & Culture introduces new board members
August 6, 2021The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), is pleased to welcome four new community members to its board…
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Art museum group participates in Give 8/28, a national giving campaign
August 6, 2021
On August 28, 2021, The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), will host a day of giving to…
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New tourist attraction in South Carolina opens in Camden August 13
August 6, 2021Celebrates State’s Role in the American Revolution When it opens here August 13, the new Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden will take guests on a journey through South Carolina’s…
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South Carolina Department of Education hires Dr. Christina Melton as Director of Assessment
August 5, 2021
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the hiring of Dr. Christina Melton, a former teacher, principal, and district superintendent, as the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) Director of…
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MTC professor earns Regional Faculty Award two years in a row
August 5, 2021
Midlands Technical College (MTC) professor Dr. Eric Goff has earned the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Faculty Award. Each year, the ACCT recognizes community college leaders…
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Cypress managing development of QuikTrip on Fort Jackson Boulevard
August 5, 2021Cypress Development Partners announces construction of a new QuikTrip convenience store at 4680 Fort Jackson Boulevard near I-77. Cypress assisted the property owner in negotiations with QuikTrip and is managing…
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MUSC’s Midlands expansion links more sites to No. 1 hospital in state
August 5, 2021Joanne Carelli is thrilled that the downtown Columbia hospital where she’s worked for 43 years is now part of MUSC Health’s new Midlands Division. She’s pleased not only as a…
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Sterlite Technologies signs 10-year lease at Weston-owned manufacturing facility in Lugoff
August 5, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Weston Inc. in a 10-year, 168,000-square-foot lease for Sterlite Technologies at 2 Business Parkway…
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SC Economics welcomes Megan Freiburger as Project Manager of Student Programs
August 5, 2021
The South Carolina Council on Economic Education is pleased to welcome Megan Freiburger, former math teacher at Meadow Glen Middle School, to the SC Economics team as our Project Manager…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union and Sumter City Credit Union announce merge agreement
August 5, 2021
Sumter City Credit Union and SAFE Federal Credit Union are pleased to announce an agreement to merge. The combined credit unions will operate as SAFE Federal Credit Union. During the…
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Congressman Clyburn announces more than $520 million in funding for South Carolina colleges and universities
August 5, 2021
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina colleges and universities will receive more than $520 million in federal funding made available through the American Rescue Plan. This funding…
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S.C. leaders aim to preserve lands in the Palmetto State
August 4, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin, S.C. Senator George “Chip” Campsen, S.C. Senator Ronnie Sabb, and others met Tues., Aug.…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Midlands Legal Elites
August 4, 2021
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…
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AllSouth hosts food drive to benefit Harvest Hope
August 4, 2021
As the world slowly starts to open up and the economy begins to recover, food insecurity continues to be a major issue facing our community. To help meet this growing…
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MECART, Inc. establishing operations in Greenville County
August 4, 2021
$2 million investment will create 50 new jobs MECART, Inc., a leader in cleanroom environments and a manufacturer of custom-designed acoustical modular buildings, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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2021 Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing
August 4, 2021
Part pep rally. Part concert. All party. Steel Hands Brewing announced the 2021 Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing which will take place on Friday, August 20th, 2021.…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of $35 million in unclaimed funds to South Carolinians
August 3, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that $35.3 million in unclaimed property has been returned to South Carolinians in the fiscal year that ended June 30. “We appreciate our partners…
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Harvest Hope receives $100K equitable food access grant from Starbucks to support communities disproportionately affected by hunger
August 3, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $100,000 equitable food access grant from Starbucks to help increase access to nutritious food among households with individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People…
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Don’t Miss the Next Eat Learn Grow Series on 8/11
August 3, 2021
Eat Learn Grow – Small Business Consulting Series | Hosted by Karen R. Jenkins from KRJ Consulting August 11th at 11:30 am The next Eat Learn Grow Session is right…
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Reserve Studies, Sustainable Budgets Protect Homeowners Everywhere
August 3, 2021
As first responders sifted through the wreckage of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida recently seeking unaccounted-for residents, America’s attention shifted to determining the cause of the tragedy… and how…
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Colliers | South Carolina hires Jered Wooten as a Property Manager in Columbia
August 3, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Jered Wooten has joined the company as a Property Manager in the Columbia office. “We are thrilled to have Jered join our team,” said…
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Mask Up, Mask Down: In Reversal, Health Officials Recommend Masks for Fully-Vaccinated Individuals. What is the Potential Impact on Employer Immunity?
August 3, 2021
By Brittany Clark On July 27, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on masking and other health measures in light of the rise in coronavirus…
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Colliers Report: Logistics, capital investments and new jobs boost South Carolina industrial demand
August 3, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights This quarter record-breaking container movements through the coastal and inland ports caused by e-commerce and manufacturing demand, statewide infrastructure improvements, $832…
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Marketing Minute: Changing Careers
August 3, 2021
Marketing Minute with Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy Gone are the days where you picked one job straight out of college, clocked in, clocked out, and continue the routine until you…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
August 3, 2021
ADOH Scientific, LLC, GeoGraph Technologies, LLC, Infintium Fuel Cell Systems, Inc., and LifeTagger LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. As Member Companies, they will…
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Donation benefits workforce development in South Carolina Midlands
August 3, 2021
Strategic Development Group has given $12,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation to fund scholarships for students in QuickJobs. “MTC’s QuickJobs training programs are a proven contributor to workforce preparation…
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Two new members join Healthy Learners Board of Trustees
August 3, 2021
Healthy Learners announces the addition of Shenequa Coles and Shawn Suber, Ph.D., to the Healthy Learners Board of Trustees. Healthy Learners is a faith-based non-profit that works collaboratively with communities,…
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Panera Bread locations in South Carolina to host hiring event Aug 5th
August 3, 2021
JUST WALK IN! HIRING ALL SHIFTS / ALL POSITIONS! Company is hiring Restaurant Managers, Overnight Bakers, Catering Coordinators and Hourly Associates. Apply in person and get a FREE bakery treat and…
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