Turner Padget elects three new shareholders
January 6, 2020
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Charleston-based Kristen N. Nichols, Columbia-based J. David Johnson, IV and Greenville-based David L. Moore have been elected shareholders of the firm. Nichols…
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The Oyster Roast benefiting Prisma Health Cancer Centers is Feb. 1
January 6, 2020
The Oyster Roast, an annual event hosted by The Cavalry, a young donors society of Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, on the historic grounds of…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces new statewide Financial Literacy initiative
January 6, 2020
Goal is to energize and increase number of South Carolina teachers offering personal finance education in their classrooms South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the launch of the South…
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DPX Technologies unveils a new brand
January 6, 2020
DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumable products, announces the launch of a new brand image. DPX has been manufacturing pipette tips for sample preparation since 2007. Their patented technologies…
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Morton & Gettys names two new partners: Dan Ballou and Melissa Cassell
January 6, 2020
Rock Hill law firm Morton & Gettys has named two new partners, Daniel J. Ballou and Melissa G. Cassell, effective Jan. 1. “Melissa started with our firm as a law…
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Caleb Lee Hutchinson – Singer, Songwriter, Smooth-talking Scamp
January 6, 2020
By Tammy Davis 2019 American Idol Finalist Caleb Lee Hutchinson was playing at the Tin Roof in Columbia, and my brand-new press pass was burning a hole in my pocket.…
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South Carolina filmmaker Zach Steinhauser explores bird species’ reliance on humans in “Purple Haze: A Conservation Film”
January 6, 2020
The conservation documentary will take an in-depth look at the Purple Martin’s nesting habits and threats to their survival. The relationship between Purple Martins and humans dates back to a…
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Immedion partners with Veeam for advanced backup solutions
January 6, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced enhanced backup services through an expanded Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partnership with Veeam® Software,…
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Scott and Company announces new member to join firm
January 6, 2020
Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms, announced the addition of Richard Bhola to their professional team. Richard joins the firm as a…
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Columbia Compass public meetings: Envision 2036
January 6, 2020The City of Columbia will be hosting four public meetings to present the draft of Columbia Compass, the 10-year update to the City’s comprehensive plan. Brief presentations will be giving…
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2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration
January 6, 2020
Dr. Bobby Donaldson, Associate Professor of History and is the Director of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina-Columbia, will be the keynote speaker…
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3 Steps to Improve your Public Engagement In 2020
January 6, 2020
By Jesica Johnson Mackey NP Strategy 2020 is here, and if you haven’t already, now is the time to identify some New Year’s resolutions for your company or organization.…
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Procurement event aims to educate local businesses
January 3, 2020
Informing and connecting businesses in Richland County with procurement opportunities will be the focus of an event Thursday, Jan. 9. The 2020 OSBO Business Academy: Procurement Resource Summit will be…
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Senior Resources prepares for 2020 Census
January 3, 2020
Senior Resources announces a formal partnership with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Committee to encourage the accurate count of all local senior citizens in the 2020 Census. The partnership…
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Adams and Reese announces nine new partners for 2020
January 3, 2020
Adams and Reese congratulated its nine attorneys who have been elected to partnership in the firm, effective January 1, 2020. Lyndey R. Z. Bryant (Columbia, S.C.) advises business owners and…
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Local artist’s costumes emulate cherished characters in mini-exhibition
January 3, 2020
Prepare for non-human subjects to come alive during a mini-exhibition at Richland Library, and no, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Gijinka goes on display Friday, January 3…
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Immedion welcomes Alex Elmi as Site Operations Engineer in Columbia
January 3, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Alex Elmi as Site Operations Engineer for their Columbia location. In his new…
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County workshops to focus on grants for neighborhood improvement
January 2, 2020
Residents interested in improving their neighborhoods have a pair of opportunities to learn how Richland County can help. Staff from the County’s Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) will host two January…
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Hood Construction named BIA of Central SC Commercial Contractor of the Year
January 2, 2020
Hood Construction is honored to have been named the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina’s Commercial Contractor of the Year. Criteria for the award, given at the annual BIA…
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New program available to kinship caregivers in South Carolina
January 2, 2020
With recent reports indicating more than 130,000 children are in kinship care across South Carolina, Richland Library is trying to assist the relatives or non-related adults who are looking after…
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Famously Hot New Year draws tens of thousands to “Push It” into 2020
January 2, 2020
Salt-N-Pepa headlined S.C.’s largest, free New Year’s Eve celebration Tens of thousands of locals and out-of-towners danced in the streets at Famously Hot New Year in downtown Columbia, S.C. on…
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Best Ways to Work toward a New Career in the New Year
January 2, 2020
As we wave goodbye to 2019 and welcome in 2020, many people have thought of New Year’s resolutions to improve or reinvigorate their lives. If one of those goals includes…
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Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors welcomes Jim Neal to South Carolina expansion
January 2, 2020
Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors announced that Jim Neal has accepted the position of Business Development Coordinator for the Carolina regions. His focus will be the Lowcountry as well…
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2019 BIA award winners
January 2, 2020
Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award and the Associate…
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Spice up your home library at Winter Book Sale
December 30, 2019
It’s a chance to get your hands on some great deals and rare finds while adding to your book, music and movie collections. The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is…
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Janie Langdale joins Robinson Gray as director of marketing
December 30, 2019
Janie Langdale has joined Robinson Gray as director of marketing. She will be responsible for further developing the firm’s marketing program and launching new initiatives for raising the firm’s profile.…
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South Carolina housing market remains strong
December 29, 2019
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its November 2019 market report. The report shows an increase in new listings and prices and a decrease in pending sales. New listings were up…
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Local farmers markets take a recess during winter season
December 27, 2019
While many local residents enjoy downtime during the holidays, Richland Library announces the Farmers Markets at its Main location (1431 Assembly Street) and North Main location (5306 North Main Street)…
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Richland Library announces New Year’s Day schedule
December 27, 2019
All Richland Library locations will close 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and remain closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in observance of New Year’s Day. Local residents will still be…
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Dominion Energy invests $12,000 in United Way of the Midlands to support the Midlands Reading Consortium
December 27, 2019
Dominion Energy presented United Way of the Midlands with a sponsorship of $12,000 to provide support for the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) at Cayce Elementary School in Lexington School District…
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Sylvan Learning Center announces December’s Teacher of the Month
December 26, 2019
Known for greeting every student with a smile, Sylvan Learning Center has named Debbie Mullen as the Teacher of the Month. Mullen, who teaches third grade at Blaney Elementary School,…
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Sylvan Learning Center announces December’s Teacher of the Month
December 24, 2019
Known for greeting every student with a smile, Sylvan Learning Center has named Debbie Mullen as the Teacher of the Month. Mullen, who teaches third grade at Blaney Elementary School,…
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The First Annual Braelyn Aubrey Foundation 5K
December 24, 2019
The 5K is currently scheduled for April 18, 2020 at 8 am. Strictly Running will be hosting our run, which is scheduled at River Bluff High School. This is a…
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Year in Review: Most Circulated Books, Music & Movies in Richland County
December 24, 2019
As 2019 begins to wind down, Richland Library is looking back over the last year at what was trending among our more than 250,000 library card holders. To compile our…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 23, 2019
December 24, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/20/2019 to 12/26/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker 1 $177,383,864 $177,383,864 2 Jumanji: The Next…
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City of Columbia receives Certificate of Achieve for excellence in Financial Reporting
December 22, 2019
The Certificate of Achieve for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United State and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual…
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Diversey acquires AHP® intellectual property from Virox Technologies, Inc.
December 21, 2019
FORT MILL, SC –Diversey, Inc., a global leader in healthcare and infection prevention products and solutions, announced the acquisition of the global intellectual property rights related to Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide®…
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Domtar board members recognized as WomenInc.’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors
December 21, 2019
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation congratulates three of its board members, Giannella Alvarez, Mary A. Winston and Pamela B. Strobel, on being named to WomenInc. Magazine’s list of 2019…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation announces promotions
December 21, 2019
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has promoted three managers to directors. Meredith Mathews has been named Program Director. She joined the Foundation as a project assistant in…
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Sea Pro Boats, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County
December 20, 2019
More Than $3 Million Investment Creating 135 New Jobs Sea Pro Boats, LLC, a saltwater fishing boat manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Fairfield County. The more than $3…
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Alorica expanding operations in Charleston County
December 20, 2019
$1.2 million Investment Will Create More Than 300 New Jobs Alorica announced plans to expand its current operations in Charleston County. The $1.2 million investment will create more than 300…
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Graham helps secure $138 million for Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
December 19, 2019
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made the following statements after the Senate voted in support of $138 million for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. “This is a giant step forward and…
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Governor McMaster appoints Richard Cohn, Sr. as Chair of SCETV
December 19, 2019Governor Henry McMaster has announced that Richard Cohn, Chairman of Cohn Corporation, will serve as the Chair of South Carolina Educational Television Commission (SCETV). As Chair of SCETV Commission, Rick…
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New library location opens its doors in Richland County
December 19, 2019After several months of construction, Richland Library has added a new location to the Hopkins community. On Wednesday, December 18, staff held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and invited the community to…
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Richland Library announces Christmas schedule
December 19, 2019
All Richland Library locations will close Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. Local residents will still be able to access the library’s resources and information…
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Taylor Beaudrot of Studio 2LR earns NCIDQ Certification
December 19, 2019
Studio 2LR announced that Taylor Beaudrot has earned the credential of NCIDQ as a Certified Interior Designer. To become certified, she passed a three part exam that focuses on the…
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Inaugural Miami flight departs from Columbia Metropolitan Airport
December 19, 2019Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) is excited to announce the departure this morning of our new nonstop service to Miami courtesy of American Airlines! Passengers on this first flight enjoyed…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards Gala
December 19, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 67th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on January 21 at the Embassy Suites Airport Charleston Convention…
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Jemison Metals expanding Sumter County operations
December 19, 2019More Than $14 Million Investment to Create 57 New Jobs Jemison Metals, a leading supplier of carbon flat-rolled products, today announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County. The more…
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Forbes recognizes Bauknight Pietras & Stormer as one of America’s top recommended Tax and Accounting firms
December 19, 2019
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 and accounting firms in America.…
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