Join us at the Relic Room to Remember – and learn about – Pearl Harbor
November 22, 2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. – “Remember Pearl Harbor!” Who could forget? It wasn’t just the “date that will live in infamy,” but the moment when America turned on a dime and was…
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Flock and Rally earns three IABC/SC Palmetto Awards of Excellence
November 22, 2019
Creative agency honored for brand communication and advertising Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with three 2019 Palmetto Awards of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster designates chair of South Carolina First Steps Board of Trustees
November 21, 2019
South Carolina First Steps, the state’s early childhood agency and a statewide nonprofit organization, announced that Governor Henry McMaster has designated business leader David Morley as the new chair of…
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GaffneyLewis welcomes new attorney to Columbia office
November 21, 2019
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Sara Brakmann has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Columbia office. Brakmann received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina…
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MUSC and Clemson introduce Healthy Me – Healthy SC to increase health care access
November 21, 2019Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have begun a statewide collaborative program called Healthy Me – Healthy SC, created to improve health care access and combat…
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Cassina Group Broker-in-Charge Owen Tyler is South Carolina REALTORS® 2020 President
November 20, 2019
Owen Tyler, managing broker and broker-in-charge at The Cassina Group in Charleston is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2020 president. Tyler was inaugurated in an awards ceremony at the association’s annual…
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Flock to the Zoo for Lights Before Christmas
November 20, 2019Columbia’s Longest Running Holiday Tradition Kicks Off this Weekend Join Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for the 32nd annual Lights Before Christmas presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. The…
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Kelly Carter named Chief Financial Officer of SAFE Federal Credit Union
November 20, 2019
SAFE Federal Credit Union has selected Kelly Carter, CPA as its new Chief Financial Officer. Carter succeeds Debbie Jordan who will retire in early 2020 with more than 41 years…
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City Center Partnership announces election of new officers and board members for 2020
November 20, 2019
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced the election of the following officers. The election took place at CCP’s 18th annual meeting. • John Griggs of Synovus Bank – Chairman • Sharon…
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Dominion Energy launches energy-saving program in Columbia
November 20, 2019
Customers benefit from cost-saving measures Dominion Energy hosted a kickoff event in partnership with the City of Columbia at the Busby Street Community Center to inform residents of the Neighborhood…
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Statewide Adoption Day means a forever home for nearly 80 children
November 20, 2019
The SC Department of Social Services recognizes November as National Adoption Month and November 25th is proclaimed by Governor McMaster as Statewide Adoption Day in SC. Nearly eighty (80) children are scheduled to…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. holds Merry Mirci Holiday event
November 20, 2019
Proceeds to Benefit Midlands Housing and Homeless Programs The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) is holding its annual benefit, Merry MIRCI Holiday, at Hotel Trundle on Wednesday, December 4th 6…
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State Treasurer’s Office Works to ‘Serve Those Who Serve’
November 20, 2019
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Our nation’s military members know what it means to serve. They are selfless individuals who have committed themselves to safeguarding our country, its…
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Carver Maritime expanding Charleston County operations
November 20, 2019
More Than $14 Million Investment will Create 22 New Jobs Carver Maritime, LLC, an industrial port known for its shipping and warehousing storage operations, announced plans to expand its existing…
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Owen Tyler of The Cassina Group elected as 2020 President of S.C. Realtors
November 20, 2019
Owen Tyler, managing broker and partner of luxury boutique real estate firm The Cassina Group, has been elected as the 2020 president of South Carolina Realtors. South Carolina Realtors, headquartered…
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SOCO 80808 celebrates public opening
November 20, 2019
The coworking community expands with a larger footprint in the Vista SOCO, a platform and community for creative entrepreneurs and independent workers, will open their new Vista location to the…
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One SC Fund awards more than $313,000 for Hurricane Relief and Disaster Preparation
November 19, 2019
Grants bring total to more than $4.8 million distributed to nonprofits since the fund’s inception The One SC Fund Committee awarded $313,344 in grants to 11 organizations across South Carolina…
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Kick off the Holidays with Historic Columbia
November 19, 2019
Decorative house tours, classic carriage rides and breakfast with Santa heighten the holiday season Historic Columbia is the home for holiday traditions, and the new season of events is sure…
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1×1 Design associate Yarely Martinez joins Columbia AIA Board of Directors
November 19, 2019
The team at 1×1 Design announced that Yarely Martinez has joined the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia Board of Directors. Martinez, Associate AIA, is the fourth 1×1 Design staff…
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Neal becomes newest Morton & Gettys associate
November 19, 2019
Joe’Terrious Neal, a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, is Morton & Gettys’ newest associate. His practice focuses on civil litigation. Neal joined the firm in…
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Cox becomes Burnette Shutt & McDaniel’s newest associate
November 19, 2019
Sarah J.M. Cox, a graduate of the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Minnesota, has become Burnette Shutt & McDaniel’s newest associate. Her practice focuses on employment law, personal injury,…
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Matthew Jepertinger joins Callison Tighe as an associate
November 19, 2019
Matthew L. Jepertinger, a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson as an associate. His practice will focus on civil litigation.…
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Highest Morningstar RatingTM for Wallick Investments’ Fidelis composite for 3-year risk-adjusted performance as of September 30, 2019
November 19, 20191 of only 7 RIA firms in SC to receive Morningstar Separate Account Ratings, Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Morningstar Rating among 464 large-cap value products for…
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Mullikin Law makes Carolina Cup history
November 19, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Mullikin Law Firm has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2020 Carolina Cup. The firm will sponsor both the signature Carolina Cup steeplechase…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors looking to hire project architect
November 19, 2019
Studio 2LR, Inc., an award winning design firm, seeks a problem solving, multi-tasking, creative architectural project manager to join our firm. We are looking for a creative thinker who has…
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Apply to become Richland Library’s next artist-in-residence
November 19, 2019
The search is underway for local artists who are looking for a space to create and willing to share their talents with the community. Richland Library is currently accepting applications…
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Richland Library announces Thanksgiving schedule
November 19, 2019
All Richland Library locations will close 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. Local residents will still be…
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Stevens & Wilkinson appoints new president of South Carolina office
November 19, 2019
Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm with offices in Atlanta and Columbia, S.C., announces the appointment of Robby Aull, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, principal, as…
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Clawson and Staubes attorney, Trey Still becomes Certified Mediator
November 19, 2019
Clawson and Staubes LLC attorney Trey Still has received his certification as a Circuit Court Mediator by the SC Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. An experienced litigator Still will…
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Colliers International represents Reger Holdings in 280,000-square-foot lease at 10700 Farrow Road
November 19, 2019
Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented the landlord in leasing space to Jushi USA at 10700 Farrow Road in Columbia. The property…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – October 2019
November 19, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Working Continues Record Setting Pace Unemployment Rate Remains at All Time Low Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement on October 2019 Employment…
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Sleigh Bell Stroll and Trot – November 25 & 26
November 19, 2019
Family Fun Walk and Four Mile Run at Holiday Lights on the River See the lights at the Sleigh Bell Stroll (Nov. 25 and Sleigh Bell Trot (Nov. 26)! Join us at Saluda Shoals…
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Sarah Robinson joins NP Strategy and expands the growing strategic communications firm
November 19, 2019
Sarah Robinson Joins NPS+ as a Communications Specialist NP Strategy (NPS+) welcomes, Sarah Robinson, to their growing strategic communications team across the Carolinas. Robinson joins as a Communications Specialist and will…
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Making Your Event Stand Out Through Sponsorships
November 18, 2019
By Emily Eckert NP Strategy Think back to an event that stuck out in your mind. The one you attended where your mouth dropped open when you walked in,…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 18, 2019
November 18, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/15/2019 to 11/21/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ford v. Ferrari 1 $31,474,958 $31,474,958 2 Midway 2 $8,505,531 $34,896,304 3 Charlie’s…
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Residents can help ‘Stuff an Ambulance’ for EMS toy drive
November 18, 2019
Richland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) again is responding to the call to help disadvantaged children during the holiday season and is seeking help from the community to “Stuff an…
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Two Lexington One assistant principals selected for statewide awards
November 18, 2019
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two school leaders from Lexington School District One as the 2020 South Carolina Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year…
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City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 18, 2019
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive…
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Trinity Partners represents purchaser in sale of 5506 Platt Springs Road, Lexington, SC
November 18, 2019Trinity Partners recently facilitated the land sale of 1.6 acres at 5506 Platt Springs Road in Lexington, South Carolina. Partners Nick Stomski, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR of Trinity Partners…
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Majority Whip Clyburn statement on passage of export-import bank reauthorization
November 18, 2019
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn Released The Following Statement Today On Passage Of Legislation To Reauthorize The Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank For Ten Years, Increase Its Financing Capacity, And Reform…
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Municipal Run-off Election
November 18, 2019The Municipal Election Commission of the City of Columbia announces a run-off election for the City Council At-Large seat to be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 7:00 a.m.…
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Columbia Speech-Language Pathologist tops list of 25 Podcasts to Follow
November 18, 2019
Columbia Speech-Language Pathologist Michelle L.W. Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC has earned the #3 spot on the “Top 25 Speech Pathology Podcasts to Follow in 2019” list published by Feedspot. Dawson’s…
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The City of Cayce announces annual Christmas in Cayce festivities
November 18, 2019
The City of Cayce announced their 2019 Christmas in Cayce festivities! Beginning on Thursday, December 5th and continuing through the end of the year, visitors can ride or stroll through the…
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Residents Can Help ‘Stuff an Ambulance’ for EMS Toy Drive
November 18, 2019
Richland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) again is responding to the call to help disadvantaged children during the holiday season and is seeking help from the community to “Stuff an…
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Alzheimer’s Association names Benjamin Culbreth as new Advocacy Manager
November 18, 2019
Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter names Benjamin Culbreth as new Advocacy Manager. The Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter welcomes a new team member, Benjamin Culbreth, as its Advocacy Manager. Originally…
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Holiday Lights on the River opens November 27th at Saluda Shoals Park
November 18, 2019Holiday Lights on the River is a magical holiday light show you won’t want to miss Families and friends can fill up their cars for a festive ride through a wonderland of…
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Wade Kolb and John Moylan elected to Wyche Executive Committee
November 18, 2019
Wade Kolb and John Moylan have been elected as members of Wyche’s Executive Committee by the firm’s membership. As members of the Executive Committee, they will be responsible for the…
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Wilson Kibler releases third-quarter industrial market reports
November 18, 2019
Columbia Industrial Market Continues to Thrive Despite National Economic Concerns For most of the period since May, the yield spread has been negative as a result of tightening monetary policy—a…
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Wilson Kibler releases third quarter market reports: Columbia sees growth in suburban office market
November 18, 2019
For most of the period since May, the yield spread has been negative as a result of tightening monetary policy—a reflection of investor pessimism about inflation and growth that has…
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Traveling Country Club launches membership program
November 18, 2019
Traveling Country Club announced the launch of its membership program. Founded by three Greenville golfers, Traveling Country Club is a program that partners with golf courses throughout the region to…
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