South Carolina Chamber of Commerce praises passage of USMCA
January 16, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) praised Congress for passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today, sending it to President Trump for signature. More than 14,300 manufacturing jobs…
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Michael R. Burchstead elected shareholder of Collins & Lacy
January 16, 2020
Government, Ethics, and Compliance Practice attorney joined firm in 2017 Attorney Michael R. Burchstead has been elected as a shareholder of the Collins & Lacy law firm. Through his Government,…
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Celebrate Black History Month Early with Richland Library
January 16, 2020
Richland Library is starting the celebration a little early. Please join us for Black History Month Fair 2020: The Jubilation Begins from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, January 25…
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Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County
January 16, 2020
Investment to Create 25 New Jobs Refresco, a global leader among independent bottlers for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville…
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TEDx returns to UofSC in October; speaker nominations sought
January 16, 2020
The University of South Carolina will host its second TEDx event on Oct. 15. TEDxUofSC will feature eight speakers who each have an idea worth sharing to better the community.…
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Vet helps tend to others’ wounds
January 16, 2020
After being badly injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2005, Steven Diaz (in photo) was left with scars including post-traumatic stress, partial blindness, traumatic brain injury and a…
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First Reliance Bank to concentrate resources on Mount Pleasant branch as sole location for the Charleston market
January 16, 2020
In concert with a banking industry trend to concentrate resources on its strongest branch locations, First Reliance Bank has announced that effective May of 2020, it will service the Charleston…
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Lexington High Principal Melissa Rawl plans to retire
January 16, 2020
In a staff meeting Monday (January 13) afternoon, Melissa C. Rawl, principal of Lexington High School, announced her plans to retire. Of her retirement, Lexington County School District One Superintendent…
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Foundation for Educational Leadership honorees announced
January 16, 2020The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its fourth annual gala on Friday, March 27, 2020, to celebrate this…
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Presbyterian Communities of SC names new CEO
January 16, 2020
Former Pastor & Businessman to Lead Presbyterian Communities of SC; Rev. Dr. Franklin Fant to Assume Role June 1 After conducting a national CEO search, the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina…
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REALTORS® beat record number of closed sales in 2019
January 15, 2020
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its 2019 annual market report. The reports show 2019 as a record-breaking year for closed sales by Realtors®. At 91,140 this is the highest…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce forms coalition calling for business license tax reform
January 15, 2020
16 Leading Associations Representing South Carolina Businesses Call for Passage of H.4431 The SC Chamber of Commerce, SC Realtors, SC Farm Bureau, SC Manufacturers Alliance, SC Associated General Contractors, SC…
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UofSC climbs in nursing, education rankings
January 15, 2020
College of Nursing No. 1 among public institutions for online master’s programs The University of South Carolina ranks No. 1 in the nation among public universities (No. 2 overall) for…
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Grady Beard named vice president of SCWCEA
January 15, 2020
Grady Beard, a member with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named vice president of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association. The SCWCEA is an organization that conducts seminars…
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EngenuitySC to conclude Competitiveness Week 2020 with a celebration of creative entrepreneur Mark Rapp
January 15, 2020EngenuitySC, the local nonprofit that works with area leaders to make the Columbia, S.C., region a standout choice for top talent and competitive companies, will close out its annual Competitiveness…
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South Carolina ETV awarded $296,000 grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
January 15, 2020
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) has received a $296,257 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support its “Reconstruction 360” project. The project includes the development of an…
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Optimized Armor, Inc. establishing new operations in York County
January 15, 2020
More Than $3.7 Million Investment Creating 100 New Jobs Optimized Armor, Inc., an industry-leading armor steel supplier, announced plans to establish operations in York County. The more than $3.7 million…
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Greenville Humane Society welcomes new members and officers to 2020 Board of Directors
January 15, 2020
Greenville Humane Society announced its full slate of members for the 2020 Board of Directors, including new officers and three new members. The Board is made up of community members…
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Clawson and Staubes attorney, Penn Ely becomes Certified Mediator
January 15, 2020
Clawson and Staubes LLC attorney Penn Ely has received his certification as a Circuit Court Mediator by the SC Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. As a litigator, Ely is…
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LS3P welcomes Ruth Parr, Strategic BIM Manager
January 14, 2020
LS3P announced that Ruth Parr, AIA has joined the firm as Strategic BIM Manager. A graduate of Princeton University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Parr is a registered…
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Free lecture to tell soldier’s view of what the 1779 Siege of Savannah was like
January 14, 2020
What was it like to participate in the Siege of Savannah, one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolutionary War, and a disastrous failure for the Continental Army and…
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Domtar Corporation 2020 quarterly earnings schedule
January 14, 2020
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) announced the following tentative 2020 quarterly earnings schedule: First Quarter 2020: Thursday, April 30, 2020 Second Quarter 2020: Thursday, July…
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Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates partners with InteliChart to engage patients
January 14, 2020
FORT MILL, SC & CHARLOTTE, NC – Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates (CNSA) recently implemented solutions from InteliChart’s Healthy Outcomes® patient-engagement platform to connect with their patients outside the visit…
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Thomas Weiland and Jeffrey Bernagozzi appointed to GMK Board of Directors
January 14, 2020
GMK Associates, Inc. announced that Mr. Thomas M. Weiland AIA, NCARB, and Mr. Jeffrey W. Bernagozzi, PE, LEED AP, CxA, have been recently appointed as new members of the GMK…
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Beth Frost returns as Chair of The Drive Golf Tournament benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers
January 14, 2020
Beth Frost has returned for a third year as chair of The Drive golf tournament, the signature fundraising event benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers. The 29th tournament, led by Prisma…
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Richland Library announces Martin Luther King, Jr. Day schedule
January 14, 2020
All Richland Library locations will close Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Day. Local residents will still be able to access the library’s resources and…
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IT-oLogy and Dominion Energy collaborate in creating a new veteran IT training program
January 14, 2020
IT-oLogy and Dominion Energy Collaborate in Creating a New Veteran IT Training Program IT-oLogy is now accepting applications for the Veteran Workforce Re-Entry Program. Funded by a grant from the…
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Great deals emerge during Clearance Book Sale – one day only!
January 14, 2020
If you set a New Year’s resolution to read more in 2020, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation wants to help with reaching that goal. The organization plans to host…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 13, 2020
January 13, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/10/2020 to 01/16/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 1917 3 $37,000,200 $39,721,479 2 Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker 4 $15,187,034…
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St. Andrews Presbyterian Church to Host Free Conference on Serving the Disabled – February 1
January 13, 2020February 1 Event Will Provide Information and Inspiration for Individuals, Families, and Church Groups On Saturday, February 1, 2020, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church will host a conference to address ways…
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Carmichael promoted to Director of Marketing at Experience Columbia SC
January 13, 2020
Experience Columbia SC announces the promotion of Kelsey Carmichael to Director of Marketing. Carmichael had been the Marketing Specialist at ECSC for four-and-a-half years. Carmichael was born and raised in…
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The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence selected as a Subcontractor of QIN-QIO Task Order 1 Award under the 12th Statement of Work
January 13, 2020Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a five-year contract to Health Quality Innovators (HQI) to serve as a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) under the…
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Milliken & Company announces intent to acquire Borchers from The Jordan Company
January 13, 2020
Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science expertise, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Borchers…
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Recipient of Servant’s Heart Award chosen as next executive director for Family Promise of the Midlands
January 13, 2020
Jeff Armstrong, an experienced non-profit administrator, has been named executive director of Family Promise of the Midlands. Since 2016, he has served United Way of the Midlands in various capacities:…
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The Game’s Afoot as The South Carolina State Museum hosts The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes
January 13, 2020
Interactive exhibition presents a riveting journey into the mind of Sherlock Holmes and unlocks his revolutionary investigative secrets Footprints, splatter patterns and the powers of observation mark the journey through The…
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Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Music and the Movement – January 19
January 13, 2020
Sunday, January 19 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Free admission In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Columbia Museum of Art announces MLK Celebration: Music and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster unveils Fiscal Year 2020-21 Executive Budget
January 13, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster announced the FY 2020-21 Executive Budget – a budget that invests in the state’s greatest priorities and returns almost one quarter of every dollar from the $1.8…
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Presbyterian College to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King
January 13, 2020
Presbyterian College will celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with a day of service and a program to commemorate the legacy of the civil rights leader. The MLK…
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Ogletree Deakins names new Chief Operating Officer
January 13, 2020
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has named Lisa Ellis-James as its Chief Operating Officer. Ellis-James, who will be…
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Pee Dee Extractors, LLC establishing operations in Marion County
January 13, 2020More Than $2.9 Million Investment to Create 25 New Jobs Pee Dee Extractors, LLC, a hemp processing company, announced plans to establish operations in Marion County. The company’s more $2.9…
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Huber Engineered Woods LLC establishing operations in Dillon County
January 13, 2020
$30 Million Investment to Create 30 New Jobs Huber Engineered Woods LLC (HEW), a leading manufacturer of specialty building products throughout the United States, today announced plans to establish operations…
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Nick Nicholson named one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people
January 13, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced the firm’s Managing Director, Nick Nicholson, has been recognized as one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people of 2019 by the Greenville Business Magazine and will…
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TD Bank joins the South Carolina Wildlife Federation as exclusive sponsor for Conservation dinner “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills” at Spotted Salamander
January 13, 2020
Spotted Salamander Executive Chef Jessica Shillato Releases Six-Course Menu The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) announced TD Bank as the exclusive partner for their event “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills: A…
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SC Chamber of Commerce unveils 2020 Competitiveness Agenda
January 13, 2020
Creating a Competitive Tax Code and a Workforce for the Future Among Highlighted Priorities The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced the release of its 2020 Competitiveness Agenda…
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The COMET and National Safe Place Network unite to keep youth safe in the central midlands of South Carolina
January 13, 2020
The COMET and National Safe Place Network (NSPN) are pleased to announce their new partnership to expand the safety net for youth in crisis, beginning January of 2020. Through the…
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County Council Reelects Livingston, Myers as Chair, Vice Chair
January 13, 2020At its first meeting of the year Tuesday, Richland County Council reelected Councilman Paul Livingston to serve as chair. Council also reelected Councilwoman Dalhi Myers as vice chair. Livingston and…
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Hemp Processing company to establish operations in Marion County
January 13, 2020
More than $2.9 million investment to create 25 new jobs Pee Dee Extractors, LLC, a hemp processing company, announced plans to establish operations in Marion County. The company’s more than…
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Senior Resources receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
January 13, 2020
Senior Resources has received $2500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation just in time to help feed local residents. Senior Resources will use the gift to provide approximately 340…
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CAE ends 2019 on a high note – welcoming over 1.3 million passengers
January 13, 2020
Passenger traffic at CAE in 2019 was up… way up! 1,353,788 passengers traveled through the airport – a 13.03% increase over 2018. “2018 was the best year we had in…
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Carmichael promoted to Director of Marketing at Experience Columbia SC
January 13, 2020
Experience Columbia SC announced the promotion of Kelsey Carmichael to Director of Marketing. Carmichael had been the Marketing Specialist at ECSC for four-and-a-half years. Carmichael was born and raised in…
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