Get Ready for Another Exciting John Maxwell Leadership Forum – March 23
January 26, 2021
Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on March 23 for his fourth Leadership Forum in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place from…
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GMK interior designer Marta Lockwood achieves NCIDQ certification and licensure
January 26, 2021
GMK announced that Marta Lockwood has recently passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam and has become an NCIDQ-certified and licensed interior designer for the firm’s Interiors…
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Veteran marketing professional joins Collins & Lacy, P.C.
January 26, 2021
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that Michael Burney, veteran marketing professional, has joined the firm as its Director of Business Development. Burney’s experience includes sales and marketing management in the…
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Push Digital announces launch of new strategy agency Laurens Group
January 26, 2021
Push Digital pivots to media and advertising; Announces new hires, staff promotions Charleston, SC — Wesley Donehue, founder and CEO of Push Digital, announces the launch of Laurens Group—a strategic…
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Statewide public relations firm relocates to the City of Cayce
January 26, 2021
MPA Strategies, a statewide public relations firm, has opened a new office at 2025 State Street in the City of Cayce. The firm, founded in 2011, offers clients a wide…
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Brad Allen named to the Inman Ambassador Leadership Team
January 26, 2021
Inman, the internationally recognized host of Inman Connect, recently named Brad Allen, CEO and Managing Partner for The ART of Real Estate, to the Ambassador Leadership Team. Selection for Inman…
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Southern First reports 2020 financial results
January 26, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for three-month period and year ended December 31, 2020. “While 2020 was a…
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Councilman Pugh to host COVID-19 testing and mask giveaway events
January 26, 2021Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh is holding a series of testing and mask giveaway events as part of the County’s continuing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Residents can…
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Lexington-based The Courage Center one of four in U.S. to receive overdose reduction implementation
January 26, 2021
The Courage Center is one of four organizations in the country to receive an implementation grant from the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO), in partnership with…
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South Carolina-based IMCS awarded major NIH Research grant
January 26, 2021
Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (IMCS), known for their expertise in developing recombinant proteins and enzymes, has been awarded a $900,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Fast-Track grant from the National…
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SCRA announces accepted and funded companies
January 26, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Stand Yourself Up, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, Agulus, Inc., was also approved for…
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For second straight year, Forbes names Bauknight Pietras & Stormer among America’s Top Accounting Firms
January 26, 2021
For the second straight year, certified public accounting firm Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) has been recognized by global media company Forbes as being among the top recommended tax…
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County Council to talk transportation, land development at annual retreat
January 25, 2021
With five new Councilmembers at the helm, Richland County Council will begin setting priorities for 2021 on Thursday, Jan. 28, the first day of its annual retreat. Among the topics…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as Best Employer in South Carolina by GOBankingRates
January 25, 2021
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced its recognition as Best Employer in South Carolina by GOBankingRates. GOBankingRates used data from market research company…
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House Committee passes $208M COVID vaccine relief bill
January 25, 2021Today, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed a proposal to allocate $208 million for COVID vaccine relief. The proposal now heads to the full House of Representatives for…
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Central Bark opens its first Doggy Day Care in West Columbia, SC
January 25, 2021
Husband and wife team and local residents introduce Central Bark’s unique approach to doggy day care and enrichment to West Columbia and surrounding communities Central Bark, the doggy day care industry…
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EngenuitySC’s 2021 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report identifies areas of growth/opportunity in economic competitiveness
January 25, 2021
Columbia MSA maintained or improved rank in all five indicators of economic competitiveness On Monday, Jan. 25, EngenuitySC unveiled its 2021 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report in an online launch event…
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Hood Construction welcomes new Business Development Team Member
January 25, 2021
Hood Construction announced the addition of a new Business Development Team Member, Donnie Fetner. Donnie comes to Hood with over 15 years experience in sales, having worked previously in the…
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South Carolina Life Sciences conference adds top executives from Microsoft, Alphabet, PhRMA
January 25, 2021
A newly announced group of national and state leaders will join Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath in headlining SCBIO’s “The Power of Us” virtual conference…
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Turner Padget Shareholder Reggie Belcher named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly inaugural class of “Go To Lawyers”
January 25, 2021
Turner Padget announced that Columbia-based Shareholder Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been named among South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural class of “Go To Lawyers” in the State of South Carolina. South…
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United Community Bank strengthens commercial lending leadership
January 25, 2021
United Community Bank announced a new leader for its growing Middle Market and Asset Based Lending divisions. Experienced banker John Thompson has been named Middle Market and Asset Based Lending…
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Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors welcomes Tom Goodwin
January 24, 2021
Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors announced that Thomas K. Goodwin, PE has joined the firm in the role of Transportation Division Manager for Virginia. In this role, Tom will…
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina recognizes eight women in South Carolina for philanthropic achievement
January 24, 2021On January 21, 2021, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina had the pleasure of recognizing eight South Carolina women for their philanthropic achievements via a virtual award ceremony. Each dynamic woman was a…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces SC maintains high credit ratings, despite COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts
January 22, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina continues to maintain high bond ratings with the three major credit rating agencies. In preparation for a January bond issuance, Moody’s Investors…
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Celebrate an early start to Black History Month with Richland Library
January 22, 2021Richland Library is starting the celebration a little early. Join us for Black History Month Fair 2021: The Jubilation Begins from 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 30. The…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation distributes $7.2 million in grants and scholarships during first half of fiscal year
January 22, 2021
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, and its donors are pleased to announce that during the first half of the 2020-2021 fiscal year (July 1, 2020…
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LS3P’s Mary Beth Sims Branham named Top 50 Most Influential People
January 22, 2021LS3P congratulated Principal, Vice President, and Office Leader Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA, who has been named two years in a row as one of Columbia’s top 50 Most Influential…
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Richland County receives national honor for budgeting
January 21, 2021
Richland County’s Budget and Grants Management Office has earned the highest honor in governmental budgeting for the 26th consecutive year. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently presented a Distinguished…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold Statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness Poster
January 21, 2021
Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth in South Carolina experiences a mental health condition in a given year? The Federation of Families of South Carolina (FFSC)…
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Richland Library introduces new Artist & Entrepreneur-in-Residence
January 21, 2021With the New Year underway, Richland Library is thrilled to announce two new additions to the residency program. Please join us in welcoming Tammaka Staley as the artist-in-residence (AiR) and…
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McCrory Construction promotes Brad Davis to Vice President of Business Development
January 21, 2021
McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Brad Davis to Vice President of Business Development. Davis previously served as Business Development Manager – focusing on growing the company’s pipeline and brand…
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Kelsey Brudvig elected shareholder of Collins & Lacy
January 20, 2021
Attorney Kelsey Brudvig has been elected as a shareholder of the Collins & Lacy law firm. As a member of the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group, the team is experienced…
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Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announces new Board Member
January 20, 2021
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced that William Hardaway, III, CPA, PFS, CFP has joined the Board of Directors. Hardaway is from Florence and has been employed with…
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LS3P names Spencer Dixon, AIA, LEED AP BD+ C, as Faith practice leader
January 20, 2021
LS3P is pleased to announce that Associate Principal Spencer Dixon, AIA, LEED AP BD+ C, will assume a new role as firm-wide Faith Sector Leader. Dixon brings over 25 years…
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Palmetto State Exteriors adds waterproofing division
January 20, 2021
Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides a variety of concrete and masonry finishing services, has added a division to enhance commercial and residential projects in South Carolina, North Carolina and…
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Speaker Lucas, Chairman Newton announce Oversight Ad Hoc Committee to review COVID vaccine rollout
January 20, 2021
South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas and Chairman Weston Newton announced the formation of a Legislative Oversight Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with reviewing the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s…
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Individual income tax season opens February 12 – choose direct deposit
January 20, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) will begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns for tax year 2020 on February 12, 2021, consistent with the date announced by the IRS. According…
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Grants awarded to improve 15 South Carolina communities
January 20, 2021
Fifteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $6.4 million in funds from the latest round of Community Development…
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Boyer Construction hires new Director of Business Development
January 20, 2021
Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. is proud to announce that Blake Buchanan has joined Boyer Construction as the Director of Business Development. Blake comes to Boyer after twenty years of business…
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White Knoll High hires Pelham as new athletic director/football coach
January 20, 2021
During their January 19, 2020 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Nicholas R. Pelham’s hire as White Knoll High School athletic director and football coach.…
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Designer Construction Corporation establishing operations in Chesterfield County
January 20, 2021
$4.6 million investment will create 37 new jobs Designer Construction Corporation, a subsidiary of Axhoj Enterprises, today announced plans to establish operations in Chesterfield County. The $4.6 million investment will…
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Spectrum announces launch of 24/7 AccuWeather TV Network for subscribers in Columbia
January 19, 2021
Spectrum announced the launch of AccuWeather TV Network in Columbia AccuWeather is available on channel 198 at no additional charge to customers who have Spectrum TV® Select and higher video…
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NC-based behavioral healthcare company acquires operations in SC
January 19, 2021
North Carolina-based Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc., part of the Bain Capital Double Impact Fund’s portfolio, announced today its acquisition of South Carolina-based provider, Excalibur Youth Services LLC. Broadstep is a leading…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families announces new Board Chair
January 19, 2021
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (SCCFF), a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, announced the appointment of Warren Bolton as Chairman of the Board of…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance announces new hire
January 19, 2021
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced today that it has hired Sunny Philips as its Vice President of Member Relations. Philips will be responsible for membership development, overseeing conferences and…
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SIOS Technology Corp. and its employees contribute more than $5,000 to Feeding America
January 19, 2021
SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application availability, delivered on its employees’ commitment to giving back to the community and contributed more than $5,000 to Feeding America,…
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Brookgreen Gardens receives $25,000 donation from First Citizens to support red wolves
January 19, 2021
Brookgreen Gardens, the leading conservator of South Carolina’s indigenous animals, has received a $25,000 donation from First Citizens Bank to benefit its Red Wolf Campaign. Launched in 2020, the $250,000…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
January 19, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 2020 Year in Review
January 19, 2021
The unprecedented events of 2020 had a severe impact on the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). For year-end 2020, parking revenue was down 56%, airline revenue was down 35%, tenant revenue…
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Robinson Gray names attorney Ben Gooding as newest member
January 18, 2021
Robinson Gray has named attorney Ben Gooding as the law firm’s newest member. He was voted into the position at the end of 2020. “Ben has shown himself to be…
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