Nancye Bailey earns Certified Association Executive credential
February 16, 2021
ASAE has announced that Nancye Bailey, President of NDB Association & Event Management, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the…
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Southern First announces promotion of Kevin Lee to Market Executive
February 16, 2021Southern First Bank (NASDAQ: SFST), a unique Southeastern financial institution poised to expand and grow, announces the promotion of Kevin Lee to Market Executive of the Charleston region. With over…
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Make Learning to Save Fun and Easy for Kids this America Saves Week
February 16, 2021
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis When it comes to learning something new, you often hear, “it’s never too late.” But when it comes to smart money habits, it’s almost never…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds teachers about application deadline for SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
February 16, 2021
March 31 is deadline for third cohort of master teachers State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is reminding teachers interested in participating in the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program that…
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The Blackbaud Institute’s 2020 Charitable Giving Report finds that online giving grew 21% amidst global pandemic
February 16, 2021
The Blackbaud Institute, a research division of Blackbaud, today released its ninth-annual Charitable Giving Report. Tracking over $40 billion in US-based charitable giving from the Blackbaud Institute Index, the report…
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National Safe Place Network welcomes The COMET’s Executive Director/CEO to its Advisory Board
February 16, 2021
NSPN and The COMET Expand Partnership to Help Keep Youth Safe National Safe Place Network (NSPN) and The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) have expanded their partnership by…
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TTI Floor Care North America establishing operations in Spartanburg County
February 16, 2021
$93 million investment will create 134 new jobs TTI Floor Care North America, a leading floor care company, has announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Spartanburg County.…
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United Community Bank rank earns top honors from Forbes
February 16, 2021
United Community Bank has recently been recognized on two prestigious lists by Forbes magazine. For the eighth consecutive year, the bank was named to Forbes list of America’s Best 100…
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SCRA announces investment in drone-related startup, UASidekick
February 16, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $200,000 in UASidekick, Inc., a Greenville-based drone software company. UASidekick became an SC Launch Member Company in…
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South Carolina COVID-19 vaccine demographics presented in new online dashboard
February 15, 2021
Data will help drive efforts to ensure all South Carolinians have equal access to COVID-19 vaccine The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today launched a new…
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Weston, Inc. expands Southeast Industrial Properties portfolio with acquisition of three vacant properties in Columbia, SC market
February 15, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina represented Weston in the acquisition and will handle leasing, marketing and property management for the properties Weston, Inc., a privately held industrial property owner and developer…
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Attorney Heath Myers joins Morton & Getty
February 15, 2021
Heath Myers, a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Rock Hill native, has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on estate planning, probate…
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NAI Columbia facilitates the $1.163 million sale of 100 acres of land near Hartsville, SC
February 15, 2021
NAI Columbia’s Tombo Milliken, Tom Milliken and Nelson Weston, III, represented the Estate of Baynard Whaley in the sale of approximately 100 acres of land near the town of Hartsville.…
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Announcing the 2021 S.C. Governor’s Awards for the Arts recipients
February 15, 2021
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing seven qualified recipients of South Carolina’s highest award for high achievement in practicing or supporting the arts. The South Carolina Governor’s Awards…
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Nursing programs receive high national, regional, and statewide rankings
February 15, 2021
Two national nursing program search services ranked Midlands Technical College high among national, regional, and statewide programs. Nursing School Hub rated MTC’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program the 8th most…
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Krystal Klear Productions to host virtual family-oriented Black History event – February 26
February 14, 2021
Krystal Klear Productions (KKP) will be hosting a virtual event called Family First Fun Friday: Celebrating Black History on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This is a family-oriented…
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Art of Conversation: Mentally Stimulating Game Night
February 14, 2021Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts will be hosting a mind-stimulating game night on March 20, 2021 at the Landing Event Center. Festivities begin at 7:30 PM and conclude…
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Haigler named as Fellow of American College of Bankruptcy
February 14, 2021
The American College of Bankruptcy announced that Janet B. Haigler of Haigler Law Firm LLC, Chapin, South Carolina will be inducted as a Fellow of the College in October 2021…
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AFP Central Carolina Chapter welcomes 2021 Board Members
February 14, 2021
The Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central Carolina recently announced the 2021 Board Member slate as well as three new members Elizabeth Blake Dudek, Latasha Taste, and Mimi Slade. The…
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Alzheimer’s Association selects South Carolinians for National Early-Stage Advisory Group
February 14, 2021
The Alzheimer’s Association has selected Greenville resident Maria Turner and Clover resident Laurie Waters to serve on its 2020-2021 National Early-Stage Advisory Group (ESAG). Turner and Waters were chosen from…
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Seibels appoints Kellie Reid Director of Policy Administration and Compliance
February 12, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC – Seibels is pleased to announce the appointment of Kellie Reid to Director of Policy Administration and Compliance. In this leadership role, Ms. Reid will oversee Seibels’ Customer…
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Richland Library hosts creator of “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise”
February 12, 2021
Gain a better understanding of what discrimination feels like. Join Richland Library for A Candid Conversation with Jane Elliott from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Sunday, February 21. Please register at…
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The Lourie Center launches rebranded continuing education program
February 12, 2021
The Lourie Center, in cooperation with Riggs Partners, has rebranded and re-launched its continuing education program. The Lourie Center was selected as one of the recipients of the October 2020…
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Gaming apps skills development company skillsgapp inks contract with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
February 12, 2021
Soft skills and middle-skills gaming app development company skillsgapp has been selected by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) to provide its gaming apps focused on helping Generation Z…
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Monthly Sweeps cleaning S.C. rivers and streams
February 12, 2021
SWEEPS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA is a partnership between the S.C. Aquarium, the S.C. Floodwater Commission, and SC7 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Aquarium has partnered with the…
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Colliers Report: Retailers adapting business operations to accommodate consumer needs
February 11, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 COLUMBIA | RETAIL Key Takeaways Since many people worked from home throughout the pandemic, suburban retail shops outperformed urban spaces last year due to the…
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Major innovation announcement planned, SC Life Sciences conference shatters registration record
February 11, 2021
With conference registration surging more than 20% past prior record levels and the addition of a “singularly significant innovation announcement focused on cancer treatments and precision medicine advancement”, SCBIO’s “The…
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Why Your Child Doesn’t Learn Critical Thinking in School
February 11, 2021
By Steven J. Pearlman, PhD If you’re like most parents, you want your child to learn to think critically, and if you’re expecting that their education should play a vital…
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DHEC offers centralized phone number, email for locating delayed COVID-19 test results
February 11, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is making it easier for residents to track down any delayed COVID-19 test results with a single centralized phone number…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects new officers for 2021
February 11, 2021
The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) announced the election of officers for 2021. Harry L. Ott, Jr., President of the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, was elected Chairman; Jane Sosebee, President…
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Mary Caskey becomes Riley Fellow in first-ever statewide Diversity Leaders Initiative
February 11, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Mary Caskey has become a Riley Fellow after completing the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University. The intensive four-month…
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NUPI Americas, Inc. expanding operations in Hampton County
February 10, 2021
$4.3 million investment will create 28 new jobs NUPI Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Nupi Industrie Italiane, S.p.A., today announced plans to expand operations in Hampton County. The $4.3 million…
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Wells Fargo invests in six Black-owned banks, including Optus in Columbia
February 10, 2021
Wells Fargo recently announced equity investments in six African American Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) as part of its March 10, 2020, pledge to invest up to $50 million in Black-owned…
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University of South Carolina to help lead Savannah River National Laboratory research innovation and workforce development
February 10, 2021
The University of South Carolina and the Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) are partnering to conduct critical research at one of the country’s premier national laboratories – the Savannah River…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics welcomes inaugural group of Duke Energy STEM Scholars
February 10, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 15 students from the Pee Dee area to be the inaugural group of Duke Energy STEM Scholars. These students,…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh – February 2021
February 10, 2021
By John Andoh Executive Director / CEO, The COMET The year 2021 has gotten off to an eventful start and The COMET is moving full steam ahead! February is…
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First Dentist Vaccinates
February 10, 2021
Kassidy Wolfe, DMD became the first dentist in South Carolina to administer the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Prisma Health – Midlands’ Phase 1a distribution at Gamecock Park in Columbia…
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Lexington Medical Center Foundation awards funds to MIRCI to support adult and youth programs
February 10, 2021
Lexington Medical Center Foundation has granted MIRCI (Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc.) funding for general operations to provide best practice behavioral healthcare interventions that improve outcomes for adults and youth…
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Generac Power Systems, Inc. establishing operations in Edgefield County
February 10, 2021
Generac Power Systems, Inc., a leading global power and energy technology company serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets, today announced plans to establish operations in Edgefield County. The company’s…
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Richland Library adds new option for checking out items
February 10, 2021
Richland Library is making it easier for customers to browse and check out items during their next visit. We’re now offering mobile self-checkout at our 13 locations. To get started,…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Columbia and Charlotte
February 10, 2021
Pope Flynn also receives one Tier 2 Public Finance National ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2021 Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in…
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Maddie Hilliard joins Flock and Rally as project coordinator
February 10, 2021
Maddie Hilliard has been hired as a project coordinator at Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina. Since joining the firm as…
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Mission Lexington announces LRAH #Eracehunger event – April 15-18
February 10, 2021
Mission Lexington announced information for this year’s Race Against Hunger Event. Due to Covid restrictions, this year’s event will be a self-paced race event. It will take place from April…
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Meiden America Switchgear Celebrates Opening & First Product Shipment from its First US Manufacturing Facility
February 9, 2021
On Tuesday, February 9, Meiden America Inc. Switchgear held its official opening ceremony at their facility in Gray Court. The ceremony was also a celebration of the first product shipment…
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South Carolina export sales top $30.3 billion in 2020
February 9, 2021State leads the nation as top exporter of tires, completed passenger motor vehicles and ball and roller bearings Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the SC Ports…
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Colliers unveils new visual identity
February 9, 2021
Colliers launches brand refresh built to “own the blue” for years to come Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI) announces the launch of a new visual identity as…
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Experienced litigators form law firm of Richardson, Thomas, Haltiwanger, Moore & Lewis
February 9, 2021
Five attorneys who have handled some of the largest cases in South Carolina have come together to form the law firm of Richardson, Thomas, Haltiwanger, Moore & Lewis. The firm…
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School District Five hiring substitute teachers
February 9, 2021
Lexington-Richland School District Five is in need of additional substitute teachers for the 2020–2021 school year. The COVID-19 pandemic has opened the door to first-time substitute teachers who can support…
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Gov. Henry McMaster removes State Accident Fund Director
February 9, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-09, removing Amy V. Cofield from the office of Director of the State Accident Fund, effective immediately. In addition, the governor has formally requested…
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Historic Columbia opens process for annual Preservation Awards
February 9, 2021
Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for its 2021 Preservation Awards. All nominations are due by Tuesday, March 2. Each year Historic Columbia celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing notable examples of preservation, rehabilitation and restoration projects, as well as persons…
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