Colliers Report: South Carolina Construction Starts Decline
September 2, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Statewide construction starts and regional architectural billings have decreased sharply during the first half of 2020. If starts…
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South Carolina Public Radio announces schedule updates
September 2, 2020
Three programs leaving lineup; two new programs to be introduced SC Public Radio (SCPR) has announced plans to update its schedule. Due to limitations caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,…
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SCBIO hosts statewide Life Sciences Boot Camp on Industry Essentials – September 23
September 2, 2020
SCBIO will host a half-day virtual program September 23 — Life Sciences Boot Camp: Building Your Brand & Business In a Pandemic – to inform and connect businesses, educators and…
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Dining On The Dam postponed to 2021
September 2, 2020
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will postpone Dining On The Dam, originally postponed to October 25, to Sunday, March 28, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. “We value…
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County Drop-off sites closed for Labor Day
September 2, 2020
Richland County’s C&D Landfill, Lower Richland Drop-off Center and Clemson Road Drop-off Recycling Site will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no curbside…
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2020 Official SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies
September 1, 2020
The Official 2020 SC TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies are Announced Now in its 19th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to…
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Cantey Tech Consulting expanding operations in Charleston County
September 1, 2020
Expansion Will Create 25 New Jobs Cantey Tech Consulting, an IT support and consulting firm, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 25 new…
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International Paper reaffirms 10-year plan to ensure safe and reliable operations at Eastover, S.C. mill
September 1, 2020
International Paper Company, a global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper products, plans to invest $175 million over the next 10 years to support cost efficiency, environmental and…
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Survey shows impact of COVID-19 on young children, families and child care in South Carolina
September 1, 2020
Findings from a statewide survey released today reveal how families with young children are managing child care, work and parenting during the pandemic. The Build it Back Better survey was…
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County Council extends mask ordinance
September 1, 2020
Richland County will also distribute 67,000 face coverings in the coming weeks Along with extending its emergency mask ordinance, Richland County Council is making it easier to comply with the…
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Midlands Technical College earns tutoring certification – Academic Success Center recognized for unique campus program
September 1, 2020
The College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) has recognized Midlands Technical College (MTC). The tutoring programs for students at MTC’s Academic Success Center have earned the International Tutor Training Program…
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Simonne C. Francis, MD and Jenna L. Walters, MD join Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
September 1, 2020
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced that Drs. Simonne Francis and Jenna Walters joined the practice as of September 2020. Dr. Francis completed her fellowship in pain medicine at Virginia…
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Take Advantage of Educational Benefits that a Library Card Offers
September 1, 2020
As the new academic year gets underway, support virtual and in-classroom learning by adding a library card to the school supply list. Richland Library wants to let parents, caregivers and…
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Celebrating 350 years
September 1, 2020
By Brig. Gen. Leon Lott [A version of this story was published Aug. 9, 2020 in the Post & Courier] This year, the South Carolina State Guard is celebrating its…
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UofSC COVID-19 update
September 1, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced it is adjusting its on-campus testing locations this week and it has levied interim student suspensions in response to student behavior that jeopardizes public…
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The Allstate Foundation awards $75,000 to Alive at 25
September 1, 2020The Allstate Foundation awards $75,000 to support teen driving awareness through Alive at 25, a defensive driving course from the National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter (SCNSC). Every 1.4 hours a…
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SC DHEC: SC Cases by County & ZIP Code (COVID-19)
September 1, 2020The latest confirmed and estimated COVID-19 cases by ZIP code are available here as an interactive display. The estimated cases represent possible cases based on evidence that for every known…
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Hayne Hipp, Founder of the Liberty Fellowship
September 1, 2020
By Alan Cooper This article was originally published on our sites in 2010. UpstateBizSC: What is your professional background? Hayne Hipp: For 26 years, I was CEO of Liberty Corporation,…
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The Carolina Crossroads Project – How will it impact you?
August 31, 2020Columbia’s Malfunction Junction is getting a much-needed face lift. The Carolina Crossroads project is one of the most significant road improvement projects ever undertaken in South Carolina. Anyone who has…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina again earns Forbes America’s Best-In-State Employer Award
August 31, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been recognized by Forbes magazine with the America’s Best-In-State Employer Award. The recognition highlights the company’s stability, good corporate citizenship, support for professional growth…
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Attorney General Wilson announces largest single legal settlement in South Carolina history
August 31, 2020
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the State of South Carolina and the United States government have reached a $600 million settlement to end six years of litigation related to…
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Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies program resumes on campus, online
August 31, 2020The first-ever cohort of Physician Assistant Studies students, a full class of 32 students, returned to class on August 17. The second-ever cohort, a full class of 34 students, will…
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Digital Economy Ecosystem program will bring technology training and innovation to rural communities
August 31, 2020
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) has received a $129,281 grant from the USDA’s 2020 Rural Business Development Grant program. With this new funding, SCORH will collaborate with…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar When I Grow Up Sweepstakes for $529 grants
August 31, 2020
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, is celebrating national College Savings Month with a fun social media photo contest. Families can…
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Kibler obtains prestigious CCIM designation
August 31, 2020
H. Haskell Kibler, CPM, CCIM of Wilson Kibler was awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute, one of the leading commercial real estate associations in…
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Leaving a Legacy – Using a Retirement Account Beneficiary Designation to Gift to Charity
August 31, 2020
By J. Abigail Mason, CFP® Designating a charity through a retirement account beneficiary designation is a great option for those who are philanthropic and who also want to ensure money…
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Benedict College and CVS Health launch COVID-19 testing in Columbia
August 31, 2020
Benedict College and CVS Health announced the launch of rapid COVID-19 testing on the College’s Columbia campus. CVS Pharmacists and pharmacy employees will staff the testing operation, which will be…
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Affordable housing options for seniors expand as NHE, partners begin development of new Renaissance Place senior apartments
August 31, 2020
Greenville’s well-documented deficits in both affordable housing and senior-targeted housing will receive a positive boost in the coming months. Noted South Carolina-based property management and development firm NHE, Inc. has…
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NAI Columbia brokers $1.60M sale of the 63,200 SF industrial flex building situated on four acres
August 31, 2020
NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM represented the seller, BTL Columbia School Building, in the $1.60 million sale of the 63,200 SF industrial flex building situated on four acres located…
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Zoom series to feature Teddy Roosevelt’s tales of American heroism – Sept. 3
August 31, 2020
Before he was president, before he even charged up San Juan Hill, Teddy Roosevelt co-wrote a book about American heroes. Joe Long, curator of education at the South Carolina Confederate…
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Meagan MacBean joins Newsome Law as Special Counsel
August 31, 2020
Trusted tax and estate planning firm continues growth with new team member Newsome Law, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, has hired Meagan MacBean to serve as Special Counsel.…
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United Community Bank welcomes David Kershaw as Vice President, Legal Counsel
August 31, 2020
United Community Bank recently announced the addition of David Kershaw as Vice President, Legal Counsel. In this role, Kershaw will work with the bank’s Special Assets and Commercial Credit Counsel…
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LRADAC recognizes Recovery Month with “30 Days … 30 Ways to Rock for Recovery”
August 31, 2020
Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the Midlands’ designated authority to address substance misuse issues for Lexington and Richland Counties, is proud to recognize Recovery Month 2020 with a month-long virtual event…
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South Risk Management adds depth to service with 3 new team members
August 28, 2020South Risk Management has added additional depth to its service team by hiring three new client managers: Angie Widener is a West Columbia native who graduated from Airport High School…
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South Carolina has lost a hero
August 28, 2020
William Hayne Hipp, 80, of Greenville, S.C. passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Hayne was born in Greenville on March 11, 1940, to the late Francis Moffett and Mary…
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Reece Williams and Louis Lang named Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers
August 28, 2020
The 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© has named two Callison Tighe and Robinson attorneys as Lawyers of the Year for the Columbia area. • Reece Williams is…
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Award-winning architect joins LS3P team
August 28, 2020
LS3P is excited to welcome Christopher “Chris” Rose, AIA, ASID, who joins the firm’s Columbia, SC office as a Senior Architect | Designer. Rose, a nationally recognized architect and interior…
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South Carolina ETV digital series ‘Backroad Bites’ to return with new episodes in September
August 27, 2020
Five-episode second season will spotlight five local eateries across South Carolina South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced the premiere of a new season of its digital series, “Backroad Bites.” Featuring…
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S.C. Manufacturers Alliance looks to the future at annual meeting
August 27, 2020
Despite challenges brought on by COVID-19, the state of South Carolina’s manufacturing economy remains strong. That was the overriding message from the first-ever virtual annual conference of the South Carolina…
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Resource Financial Services makes Inc. Magazine’s list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for third time
August 27, 2020
Resource Financial Services, South Carolina’s largest privately owned mortgage banker, was recently named to Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 500/5000 list for 2020. This list is an exclusive ranking of the…
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Dominion Energy announces four new solar projects planned in South Carolina
August 27, 2020
Construction of a 6-megawatt (AC) Dominion Energy-owned solar facility in Bamberg County has begun. When it enters service in the fourth quarter of this year, the facility will provide enough…
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Richland Library to unveil Black Lives Matter-inspired public art
August 27, 2020In partnership with One Columbia for Arts and Culture, Richland Library is featuring the work of two local, Black artists in our community. On Thursday, August 27, installation begins of…
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S.C. stands its ground against COVID-19
August 27, 2020
By S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom State finishes fiscal year with $672 million surplus The S.C. Comptroller’s Office closed the books today on state government’s fiscal year that ended June 30,…
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City of Columbia receives $2.9 million EDA CARES Act recovery assistance grant to make loans to coronavirus impacted businesses
August 27, 2020The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $14.3 million in CARES Act funding across South Carolina to capitalize and administer Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) that will provide…
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Lexington District One students can receive meals on virtual, e-learning days
August 27, 2020
Beginning Aug. 31, 2020, Lexington County School District One will not only offer meals to students during their days at school but also offer meals to students attending school virtually.…
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A dozen Callison Tighe attorneys chosen for 2021 Best Lawyers
August 26, 2020
The Best Lawyers in America® has named 12 Callison Tighe attorneys among those it is honoring in the Columbia area for 2021. Eight of them were chosen in multiple practice…
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Agriculture A ‘Growing’ Business for State
August 26, 2020
Agriculture in South Carolina is big business – a $46.2 billion economic impact, 247,000 jobs and over 24,000 farms – but there’s still room to grow (no pun intended). That’s…
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Get personalized reading recommendations through new online service
August 26, 2020
As summer begins to wind down, don’t let your reading list sizzle out. Richland Library now offers an online personalized recommendation service, which can help. To get started, visit us…
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Terminix named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 26, 2020
Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Palmetto State, has been named one of the Best Places To Work in South Carolina for the seventh year in…
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Eaton launches first-of-its-kind capacitor recycling program as part of effort to drive a more circular economy
August 26, 2020
GREENWOOD, SC – Power management company Eaton announced it has launched a new recycling program based out of its Emerald Road facility in Greenwood, South Carolina, that allows customers to…
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