Thirteen Robinson Gray attorneys named among ‘Legal Elite’ for 2020
August 3, 2020
Columbia Business Monthly has named 13 Robinson Gray attorneys to the 2020 Legal Elite of the Midlands. The recognition honors attorneys in the Midlands whom their peers consider outstanding in…
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Three Bluestein Attorneys partners named to Legal Elite for 2020
August 3, 2020
Columbia Business Monthly has named three partners with Bluestein Attorneys to the 2020 Legal Elite of the Midlands. The recognition honors attorneys in the Midlands whom their peers consider outstanding…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves thirty six school district reopening plans, requires face masks in public school facilities
July 31, 2020
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of thirty six school district reopening plans as well as approval of the reopening plans for the two residential Governor’s…
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The Koger Center for the Arts announces the winner of the 1593 Project – A Call for Art from the Koger Center for the Arts
July 31, 2020
The Koger Center for the Arts is proud to announce that artist, Kimberly Case has been selected winner of the 1593 Project – A Call for Art from the Koger…
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Matthew Warren promoted to operations director for Lexington County School District One
July 31, 2020
Matthew E. Warren was recently promoted to operations director for Lexington County School District One, effective July 1, 2020, after serving as the district’s operations program manager for five years.…
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No-contact appliance recycling available for Dominion Energy South Carolina customers
July 31, 2020
Dominion Energy South Carolina’s residential electric service customers can schedule a free, no-contact pickup of their old, unused or unwanted, secondary refrigerators and freezers. Appliances collected are recycled through the…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow named Star of the Quarter by ABA Young Lawyers Division
July 31, 2020
La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, was recognized by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD) as a “Star of the Quarter” during the group’s…
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Alliance tackles manufacturing issues
July 31, 2020
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has been working during the COVID-19 pandemic to help Palmetto State industries navigate issues including worker safety, lack of child care, supply chain interruptions, unemployment…
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New live-work spaces coming to the Vista
July 31, 2020
Local architect and long-time Vista investor Scott Garvin is transforming the buildings at 1209 and 1211 Gadsden Street into new a live-work complex called Gadsden Place. The longtime home of…
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Charitable Considerations When Selling a Business
July 30, 2020
By Bethany M. Griffith, CFP®, EA Running a business is full of decision points, strategy planning, and opportunities. All of these factors remain when it is time to sell…
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Apply to become Richland Library’s artist-in-residence this fall
July 30, 2020
In an effort to provide continued support to local artists and share their talents with the community, Richland Library is accepting applications for our next artist-in-residence in fall 2020, starting…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves twenty five school district reopening plans
July 30, 2020
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of twenty five school district reopening plans submitted to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). “School district leaders, working…
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Sylvan Learning Centers offering school support program for e-learning
July 30, 2020
In response to the continuation of virtual schooling, the Sylvan Learning Centers in Midlands will be offering online school support for students wanting to get the most out of virtual…
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Richland County seeks public input on federal funding
July 30, 2020
Projects and activities aimed at addressing the needs of low-to-moderate-income people and communities in Richland County will be the focus of an upcoming virtual meeting. The County’s Community Development Department…
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Elizabeth Black to serve as Secretary/Treasurer of Richland Library Friends and Foundation
July 29, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Elizabeth Black is serving as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Richland Library Friends and Foundation for 2020-2021. The Richland Library Friends and Foundation was formed in…
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Midlands Technical College flips the script in response to COVID-19
July 29, 2020
The largest technical college in central South Carolina is leading the way in real-time instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Midlands Technical College (MTC) announced details of its highly-revised course…
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Gov. Henry McMaster takes additional action to slow virus spread
July 29, 2020
Additional Restrictions on Restaurants, Government Buildings, Limits Crowd Sizes, Calls on Local Governments to Pass Ordinances Gov. Henry McMaster announced that all previously recommended guidelines for restaurants and other establishments…
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One of The Citadel’s most in-demand programs gains a new leader
July 29, 2020
Intelligence and Security Studies now headed by Dr. Larry Valero Protecting America is a relentless pursuit, requiring continually expanding teams of highly trained intelligence and security professionals. For example, the…
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First Reliance Bank named Best Places to Work in South Carolina for fifteenth consecutive year
July 29, 2020
First Reliance Bank was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The fifteenth annual program was created by SC Biz News in partnership with…
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All Clear Plumbing celebrates anniversary of program with a graduation
July 29, 2020
All Clear Plumbing celebrated the fifth anniversary of its innovative apprenticeship program with a graduation on Wednesday. Ken Dodd, Kevin Baesman, and Paul Smith are the most recent group of…
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$4.1 million to support S.C.’s arts, cultural work in FY21
July 29, 2020
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing grants totaling $4.1 million awarded in at least 41 South Carolina counties to support arts and culture work in the new fiscal year.…
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Conservation project aims to ‘BEE-friend Local Pollinators’
July 29, 2020A federal grant worth nearly $30,000 will help an area in Southeast Richland bloom into a teaching initiative for pollinator conservation, and residents can learn lessons from the garden through…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests $14.3M in CARES Act Funding to capitalize Revolving Loan Funds to help small businesses across South Carolina respond to coronavirus
July 29, 2020Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $14.3 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to capitalize and administer Revolving…
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South Carolina announced as receipient of $15 million Rethink K-12 Education Models Grant from U.S. Department of Education
July 29, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) were notified that South Carolina is a receipient of $15,049,608 in funding for the Rethink K-12…
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First-ever, free Drive-Through S.C. State Fair to be held Oct. 20-21, 2020
July 29, 2020
In an effort to give back to the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit South Carolina State Fair will host its first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair…
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Conservation project aims to ‘BEE-friend Local Pollinators’
July 29, 2020
A federal grant worth nearly $30,000 will help an area in Southeast Richland bloom into a teaching initiative for pollinator conservation, and residents can learn lessons from the garden through…
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Lewis Babcock attorney, David Paavola, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
July 29, 2020
The law firm of Lewis Babcock L.L.P. announced that David Paavola has received the AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service. The Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® rating is…
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Sam Wellborn becomes vice chair of SC Bar’s Diversity Committee
July 29, 2020
Sam Wellborn, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named vice chair of the Diversity Committee of the South Carolina Bar. He will serve in the role for…
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Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies awards $15,000.00 charitable contribution to support MIRCI
July 29, 2020
Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. was awarded $15,000.00 from Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies to support Outreach, Housing, and Behavioral Healthcare for homeless individuals living with mental illness throughout Richland and Lexington…
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Back-to-School Survey: Two-thirds of teens concerned about attending school in-person this fall
July 29, 2020
Research by Junior Achievement Also Shows Teens’ Top Concerns for the Future A new survey from Junior Achievement (JA) by research firm ENGINE Insights shows that two-thirds of teens (66%)…
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Nestlé Waters North America expands use of 100% recycled plastic (rPET) in three additional brands
July 28, 2020
All Nestlé Waters North America U.S. domestic packaging continues to be 100% recyclable Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) announced that three more of its U.S. domestic still water brands have…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves six reopening plans, institutes mask requirement on buses
July 28, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of six school district reopening plans submitted to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and instituted a face mask requirement…
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County of Lexington Land Development Division releases Floodplain Management progress report
July 28, 2020
The County of Lexington’s Land Development Division has released the 2020 Floodplain Management Plan report outlining the progress made in mitigating the potential flooding hazards throughout the County. The report…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2020
July 28, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2020. “In this current environment,…
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Mashburn Construction grows corporate marketing team
July 28, 2020
Mashburn Construction announced growth and promotion within the company’s corporate marketing department. Lee Mashburn, President of Mashburn Construction says, “Despite these very difficult times, we continue to invest in our employees. …
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SC Ports serves Michelin’s largest distribution center
July 28, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority is proud to further its longtime partnership with Michelin North America, Inc. by moving cargo for the tiremaker’s largest distribution center. Michelin, which has its North American…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2020-2021 at annual meeting
July 28, 2020Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Virtual Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Cornelius Huff of the City of Inman…
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Municipal Elected Officials Institute announces 2020 Honor Roll
July 28, 2020Fourteen cities and towns across the state have been recognized as honorees on the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government’s Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes annually the city councils…
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Monti, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
July 28, 2020
$3.8 million investment will add second facility in Greenwood Monti, Inc., a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator, powder coater, and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, announced plans to expand its…
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Urgent need for volunteers this week at Harvest Hope Food Bank
July 28, 2020The following shifts available for the remainder of this week: Tuesday, July 28 Senior box packing, 9 am – 11 am, 6 spots open Senior box packing, 11 am –…
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Colliers Report: Columbia industrial market outperforms expectations amid pandemic
July 28, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 COLUMBIA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The Columbia industrial market outperformed expectations with a total absorption of 479,072 square feet during the second quarter of 2020.…
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NAI Columbia facilitates $730,000 sale of 417 acres of timberland and recreational land near Lugoff, South Carolina
July 28, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken and Nelson Weston represented the seller, Huttoland, LLC, in the $730,000 sale of approximately 417 acres located on Screaming Eagle Road Extension near Lugoff,…
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Congaree Vista Guild announces new Board of Directors
July 28, 2020
Vista Guild Holds Historic Membership Vote The Congaree Vista Guild has welcomed a new board of directors who will serve the organization for a three-year term. Over the last year…
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Cason Development Group plans mixed-use along Forest Drive
July 28, 2020
Cason Development Group is planning a mixed-used commercial and residential project for the corner of Forest and Brentwood drives in the City of Forest Acres. The project includes two commercial…
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Rodney Craps promoted to operations coordinator
July 28, 2020
During the July 21, 2020 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Rodney D. Craps to operations coordinator. Rodney comes to Central Services…
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Wi-Fi hotspots are coming to Columbia Housing resident communities
July 28, 2020
Concerns continue to rise about the absence of high-speed Internet or broadband access in underserved areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. To provide this essential service in our community and help…
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D’Alberto & Graham opening West Columbia building
July 28, 2020
D’Alberto & Graham Attorneys & Advisors, concentrating on business law and commercial transactions, will open its new office building Monday, Aug 3, at 508 Meeting St. in West Columbia. “Our…
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Palmetto Priority is proving successful in boosting diners’ confidence
July 27, 2020
Palmetto Priority, a program launched by Governor Henry McMaster on July 1, is exceeding expectations. According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, there were 206,300 hotel, restaurant…
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NAI Columbia brokers two leases at the Village at Sandhills despite COVID-19 Pandemic
July 27, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM and Bobby Balboni represented the landlord, Sandhill Center, in the lease of two retail suites consisting of approximately 6,050 square feet located in the prominent…
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Lee Bussell, Jr. joins Wilson Kibler as Senior Brokerage Associate
July 27, 2020
Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate company headquartered in Columbia since 1987, announced today Lee Bussell, Jr. has joined the firm’s Columbia office as a senior brokerage associate. Bussell…
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