Historic Columbia opens process for annual Preservation Awards
January 23, 2020
Historic Columbia is accepting nominations through February 13 for outstanding efforts in historic preservation Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Preservation Awards. All nominations are due by Thursday, February 13. Each…
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Colliers International | South Carolina marketing staff earn Commercial Property Marketing Certification
January 23, 2020
Four members of the Colliers International | South Carolina marketing team have earned the Commercial Property Marketing Certification (CPMC) from Colliers University: Elizabeth Turner, Molly Hughes, Cate Smolinsky and Hannah…
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Listen Freely to Ben Rosenblum Jazz Trio at Richland Library – February 4
January 23, 2020
The smooth sounds of jazz from the past are coming back to Richland Library for one night. Join us for 100 Years of Jazz by the Ben Rosenblum Jazz Trio…
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UofSC unveils innovative ‘library of the future’
January 23, 2020
This week, the University of South Carolina students unveiled an innovative study and collaborative workspace on Level 4 of the Thomas Cooper Library — the long-standing favorite place to study…
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Food map offers culinary tour of West Columbia
January 23, 2020
Looking for fine-dining in West Columbia or something fun and casual, or maybe you’ve heard locals talk about a great spot but don’t know where it is located? Pick up…
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Richland County Council’s annual retreat to focus on strategic planning
January 23, 2020
Members, staff to meet with Charleston County officials for discussion, insight Richland County Councilmembers kicked off their annual retreat Thursday in Charleston to set priorities for 2020 and lay a…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 22, 2020
January 23, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/17/2020 to 01/23/2020 Rank Title Weeks Week Gross Cumulative 1 Bad Boys For Life 1 $73,033,944 $73,033,944 2 Dolittle 1 $28,301,930 $28,301,930 3 1917…
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New “Soda City Certified” app allows users to explore city and earn incentives
January 23, 2020
Now accepting businesses, venues, and individuals to be featured on the app Are you Soda City Certified? Prove it! Get ready Columbia. There’s a new app coming to town! Soda…
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State of the State Address – January 2020
January 23, 2020
As Prepared for Delivery by Governor Henry McMaster Wednesday, January 22, 2020 The State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, constitutional…
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Historic Columbia announces Renee Chow as new director of marketing and communications
January 22, 2020
Renee Chow has joined Historic Columbia as director of marketing and communications. Chow will lead Historic Columbia’s communications and marketing initiatives and serve as a spokesperson for the organization. “We are excited to have a…
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EdVenture and WP Rawl join together
January 22, 2020
South Carolina’s state vegetable focus of new exhibit EdVenture Children’s Museum is pleased to welcome Walter P. Rawl & Sons Inc. as a sponsor of the Busy Bee Farm exhibit.…
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Rotary Projects Aid Ghana
January 22, 2020
Past District 7770 governor Gary Bradham told Capital Rotarians on Jan. 22 how recent projects spearheaded by the international service club improved life in Ghana’s impoverished communities. Bradham (in photo…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2020-2021 school year
January 22, 2020
More than 190 scholarship opportunities totaling $500,000+ are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year. More…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
January 22, 2020
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state:…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports fourth quarter results
January 22, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. announced its fourth quarter financial results, including strong year-over-year loan and deposit growth, operating efficiency and asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.61, an increase…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees give in a major way
January 22, 2020
Employees help support charitable organizations through donations and volunteer service BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees donate generously to causes they care about and volunteer thousands of hours to support communities…
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Afghanistan War veteran in the running for THE CITADEL’s Board of Visitors
January 21, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. CHARLESTON, S.C. – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, an Orangeburg attorney and formerly deployed U.S. Army Infantry officer (currently serving in the Army…
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South Carolina celebrates successful transition to new electronic WIC cards
January 21, 2020
Thousands of families across the state currently using eWIC The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today held a special event to celebrate the completion of the statewide…
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Concrete Progress: Rabbit Run Road reopens after drainage fix
January 21, 2020
Rabbit Run Road reopened to traffic Sunday as a drainage improvement project was completed. A section of the road between the nearby Richland Hills and Alexander Pointe subdivisions was closed…
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Colliers Report: Columbia warehouse space in high demand
January 21, 2020
Key Takeaways Trade negotiations between the U.S. and China will likely benefit Columbia through increasing imports and exports; therefore, raising demand from out-of-market users seeking a location in Columbia due…
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Amanda Metzger joins Healthy Learners as Director of Community Engagement
January 21, 2020
Healthy Learners has named Amanda Metzger as director of community engagement for the organization, which is a faith-based non-profit that connects school-aged children to health care providers to help remove…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation announces board officers and new members
January 21, 2020This Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is announcing its new Board of Trustees and new officers for the 2020 year. Joining the Board for a three-year term are:…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announces new board members
January 21, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation welcomes the following new board members. Prisma Health Midlands Foundation Board: Samer Abraham, Operating Partner, Lugoff Toyota John Griggs, Regional Executive, Synovus Lentz Ivey, President,…
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IntelliSystems recognized as the Partner of the Month by the Columbia Chamber
January 21, 2020
IntelliSystems is recognized as the January Partner of the Month by the Columbia Chamber. IntelliSystems first became a member of the Columbia Chamber in 2012, when they opened their first…
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Kelly Morrow joins board of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina
January 21, 2020
Kelly Morrow, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has joined the board of directors of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina. Kids’ Chance of South Carolina provides scholarships for college…
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En garde! Third annual SwordFest features every kind of swordplay. And it’s free!
January 21, 2020On Saturday, Feb. 8, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will again come alive to the clanging and schwinging of swords. All kinds of swords. Basically, if…
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Annual ECO BALL slated for Earth Day 2020
January 21, 2020
Global expedition leader says “big announcement” planned for the 5th annual event By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures, Inc. (GEA) will host its 5th annual ECO BALL at Columbia’s Riverbanks…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) selects Magnus to develop 500 acres of commercial and industrial property
January 21, 2020
Magnus Development Partners has been chosen as the Master Developer for Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s surrounding property. Magnus will work with CAE to determine the highest and best use for each…
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South Carolina’s State Tourism Office will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to encourage workers and employees to convert their hard-earned vacation…
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West Shore Home donates 530 pounds of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank
January 19, 2020
During the month of December, West Shore Home was hard at work collecting hundreds of pounds of canned food items to donate to the Harvest Hope Food Bank. The home…
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SCDA, partners announce statewide Mobile Irrigation Laboratory pilot project
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), in a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District, announced the launch of…
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The Comet expands services in Batesburg-Leesville & Lexington
January 19, 2020
As part of the service enhancements approved by the Board of Directors in October 2018, The COMET is launching a pilot rural route which would connect the West Columbia SuperStop…
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RCSD holds first-of-its-kind joint community outreach meeting
January 19, 2020Deputies meet with six migrant communities in outreach effort By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Community Action Team (CAT) met, Sat. Jan. 18, with…
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Concert and Karaoke with the Stars: Days of Our Lives Fan Favorites Coming to Myrtle Beach Feb 22-23
January 17, 2020
Myrtle Beach has seen its share of celebrity sightings and concerts by some of the biggest names in the entertainment business. But how often do you get a chance to…
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BullStreet District’s Babcock Building moves one step closer to renovation
January 17, 2020
Historic renovation specialist Clachan Properties assumes ownership The BullStreet District’s storied Babcock Building, one of downtown Columbia, South Carolina’s most iconic buildings, has a new owner for the first time…
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Town of Bluffton honored with achievement award for downtown streetscape
January 17, 2020Courtesy of the Municipal Association of SC The Town of Bluffton received a Municipal Achievement Award for two streetscape projects. The town won in the 10,001 – 20,000 population category.…
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SCMA announces 2020 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award recipients
January 17, 2020The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized Jim Newsome and Mark Propst as the 2020 recipients of the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award during an awards dinner at the…
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Multi-church men’s conference to focus on “trust” and “racial reconciliation”
January 17, 2020
Spiritual retreat hopes to make a few good men even better in 2020 By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Northeast Presbyterian Church (NEPC) will host its an annual…
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Clarke Newton named partner at Bluestein Attorneys
January 17, 2020
Columbia attorney Clarke Newton has been named a partner with Bluestein Attorneys. “Clarke has been an invaluable team member since joining the firm,” said partner Margaret “Marti” Miles Bluestein. “Clarke…
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Prisma Health plans further restructuring to streamline operations, position for future growth
January 16, 2020
Prisma Health officials announced that they are taking additional measures to improve operating efficiencies and streamline the organization. Prisma Health is eliminating 327 staff from a workforce of 32,000. Since…
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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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