Local real estate agent named Best in Columbia two years in a row
September 12, 2019
Jeff Lawler, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker’s Northeast office, was recently voted Best Real Estate Agent in Columbia by readers of the Free Times for the second year in a…
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Attorney Chris Boguski joins Robinson Gray as associate
September 12, 2019
Columbia attorney Christopher Boguski has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate. His practice areas will include bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, and real estate and title insurance.…
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Columbia Chamber honors Judi Gatson at Annual Gala
September 12, 2019
Judi Gatson, anchor for WIS-TV, named Columbia Chamber’s 2019 Military Advocate of the Year. On Thursday, October 3, 2019, the Columbia Chamber will honor Judi Gatson as the Military Advocate…
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South Carolina life sciences conference to feature J&J Innovation leader Michal Preminger, over 40 national speakers
September 12, 2019
Johnson & Johnson Innovation Leader Michal Preminger will join more than 40 additional national speakers at SCBIO 2019 – the annual conference bringing top leaders and executives from life sciences organizations across the state and…
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Free Sept. 27 museum lecture to cover history of the United Confederate Veterans
September 12, 2019
The United Confederate Veterans was formed in 1889 by former soldiers and sailors of the Confederate States, and it had several purposes: • Caring for widows and orphans of veterans.…
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Colliers International finds new office space for Central Carolina REALTORS® Association
September 12, 2019
Colliers’ Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson represented both landlord and tenant in the transaction. Henry Roe and Allen Wilkerson of Colliers International | South Carolina worked with the Central Carolina…
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Custom builders, remodelers receive awards
September 12, 2019
The winners of the 2019 BIA Building & Remodeling Awards were announced this September. This is a program of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) and combines the…
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Richland County developing plan to renew Pontiac community
September 11, 2019
Pontiac residents have a unique opportunity to share their vision of the future of their community. Renew Pontiac is a neighborhood planning effort coordinated by the Richland County Community Planning…
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USC Lancaster and USC Sumter ranked among top five community colleges in the nation
September 11, 2019
All four regional USC Palmetto College campuses rank among top five in South Carolina The University of South Carolina’s four regional Palmetto College campuses lead the pack among the state’s…
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USDA to provide $150 million to help rural communities affected by natural disasters
September 11, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce Lammers today announced that USDA is making $150 million in grants available through the Community Facilities Program to help rural communities continue…
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R&E Automated Systems expanding Spartanburg County operations
September 11, 2019
$12 Million Investment Creating 176 New Jobs R&E Automated Systems,an internationally-recognized leader in the automation, engineering and prototype build industries, today announced plans to expand operations in Spartanburg County. The…
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Trane unveils expanded Columbia facility, delivering environmental, workforce and community benefits
September 11, 2019
Company celebrates investments in its newly-expanded facility with ribbon cutting event, and makes donations to advance technical education for local students Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions…
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Would You Know if Someone Was Contemplating Suicide?
September 11, 2019
By Maria Calloway, RN, MBA, DNP, NE-BC, Market Chief Nursing Officer of Providence Health Everyone knows someone who is struggling with mental health concerns. But would you know if…
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Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture in Columbia, Sat., Sept. 21
September 11, 2019
Multiple Grammy-nominated recording artist, Dwele, to headline free festival Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21.…
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Kathleen Umholtz transitions to Client Services Coordinator role at Colliers International
September 11, 2019
Kathleen Umholtz has transitioned to a new role at Colliers International | South Carolina as a Client Services Coordinator, working alongside the Retail Services Team in the Columbia office. As…
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Faddis Concrete Products launching Chester County operations
September 11, 2019
$6.7 Million Investment to Create 60 New Jobs Faddis Concrete Products, an American-owned provider of high-quality precast concrete products, today announced plans to establish operations in Chester County. The $6.7…
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United Way of the Midlands recruits volunteer tutors for its Midlands Reading Consortium to help striving readers increase literacy skills
September 11, 2019
United Way is looking for volunteers to support the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2019-2020 school year. MRC is a tutoring initiative that helps pre-kindergarten through second-grade students improve…
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Hill Construction Company welcomes new Project Coordinator
September 11, 2019
Hill Construction is proud to announce and welcome Melinda Vickers as a Project Coordinator. Vickers will be responsible for managing subcontractor requisitions, as well as all project activities and will…
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The Autism Academy of South Carolina names Dr. Kathleen Franke, Ph.D., BCBA as Director of Psychological Services
September 11, 2019
The Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) announced Dr. Kathleen Franke, Ph.D., BCBA as the Director of Psychological Services. Dr. Franke has served as a member of the AASC team…
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School District Five Board approves measure to begin construction on new elementary school
September 11, 2019Lexington-Richland School District Five is a step closer to construction of its new elementary school in Chapin. The Board of Trustees voted 6-1 on Sept. 9 on a measure which…
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UofSC sets new record with $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards funding
September 11, 2019
University of South Carolina faculty have again broken their previous record-high external funding by garnering $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards in fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30,…
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Moore School’s Folks Center hires new executive director
September 11, 2019
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business has hired a new executive director for its Folks Center for International Business. Karen Brosius, who begins with the Folks…
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Couple wins free UofSC Love Story Wedding
September 11, 2019The biggest moments in their relationship have happened at the University of South Carolina, and now Jillian Owens and Brian Morris will have a free wedding thanks to students in…
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NORD Family Foundation grants $50,000 to MIRCI for adult and youth services
September 11, 2019
The Nord Family Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), $30,000 to support Adult Services Programs and $20,000 to Youth Services Programs. The grant…
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New report highlights South Carolina’s achievements in computer science education
September 11, 2019
Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, released the 2019 State of Computer Science Education report. The report shows South Carolina continues to be on the cutting edge in…
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Former South Carolina legislator and community activist Julius Murray has died
September 11, 2019
Julius Murray a South Carolina Democrat who served in the House of Representatives and as a member of Richland County Council, died on Sunday in Columbia. He was 81. Born…
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Colliers International’s brokerage, property management and LCK’s project management collaborate for new Palmetto Primary Care Physicians office
September 10, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster leased 4,156 square feet for Palmetto Primary Care Physicians of the medical office building located at 710 Rabon Road, which is owned…
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UofSC is No. 1 nationwide for first-year student experience
September 9, 2019
The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience among the nation’s public universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings released Monday (Sept. 9). The…
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West Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 28th Year
September 9, 2019
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)…
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100 Women Who Care Midlands SC donates $6,200.00 to Power in Changing
September 9, 2019
100 Women Who Care Midlands SC at their 3rd quarter meeting elected to support Power in Changing with a donation of $6,200. Members of 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC…
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SC jobseekers and businesses continue connections to SC Works
September 9, 2019
Coastal Centers Reopening in Wake of Hurricane Dorian Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey says all of the SC Works centers closed by Hurricane Dorian have now…
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The Original Six announces expansion of after-school programs
September 9, 2019
Non-Profit Will Double Practice Makes Perfect Homework Centers Serving Rural S.C. Students for 2019-2020 School Year The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) today announced an expansion of the organization’s Practice…
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Colonial Life sponsors Innovation Challenge for juniors, seniors attending HBCUs
September 9, 2019
Colonial Life, a leader in worksite benefits, and The Company Lab are partnering to host the 2019 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Innovation Challenge. The challenge invites juniors and seniors…
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Top economist to visit Columbia to give Real Estate Forecast
September 9, 2019
Local organizations to host Midlands Real Estate Forecast On Thursday, September 26, 2019, the BIA of Central South Carolina, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Central Carolina REALTORS® Association (CCRA), and Mortgage…
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SC Green Industry Association presents 16th Annual Fall Field Day
September 9, 2019
The SC Green Industry Association is excited to present the 16th Annual Fall Field Day on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Modern Turf, 2895 Edens Road in Dalzell, SC. Early Bird Registration ends on September…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2019 Angels
September 9, 2019
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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Agribusiness Curriculum Program seeks budding entrepreneurs
September 9, 2019
The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE), in partnership with Clemson Cooperative Extension, is now accepting applications for the second annual curriculum program for agribusiness innovators. enterpriseculturalheritage.org The four-session…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 9, 2019
September 9, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/06/2019 to 09/12/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 IT Chapter Two 1 $91,062,152 $91,062,152 2 Angel Has Fallen 3 $5,990,157 $53,450,658…
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30 Years Later, Remembering Impacts of Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina
September 9, 2019
As South Carolina navigates through the peak of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Richland Library wants to reflect on and learn from an historic storm that had statewide impacts. It’s…
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Meet with local employers during Retail and Hospitality Career Fair – September 19
September 9, 2019
Job seekers, don’t miss the chance to interact with more than a dozen local employers. Join Richland Library for the Retail and Hospitality Career Fair from 6 – 8 p.m.,…
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Living historians to bring First World War to life at Relic Room
September 9, 2019
As the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum brings its commemoration of the First World War to a close, a special Saturday program will celebrate Columbia’s particular contribution…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
September 9, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Danny Bonds and Taylor Wolfe represented Broad Brook…
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Residential building codes to change in 2020
September 9, 2019
The 2018 International Residential Construction (IRC) codes for residential construction are scheduled to go into effect in South Carolina on January 1, 2020. The new building codes and South Carolina…
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Shining a spotlight on careers in construction
September 9, 2019
In recognition of all the professionals working in residential and commercial construction and to highlight the rewarding careers available in the industry. The Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA)…
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Design League and City of Columbia announce new phase of process to adopt a new city flag
September 8, 2019
Top flag competition designers to submit designs based on expanded guidelines. The Columbia Design League, in partnership with the Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin, has begun an extended…
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September is Kindness Month in Richland Two
September 8, 2019
Inspired by the big and small acts of kindness exhibited throughout the year by our students and schools, Richland School District Two is celebrating and encouraging kindness with a district…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund to support Hurricane Dorian Relief efforts
September 8, 2019
Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund at www.OneSCFund.org to support nonprofit organizations that are, and will be, responding to the needs of individuals…
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South Carolina First Steps celebrates 20 years of helping children
September 7, 2019
South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness is celebrating 20 years of service to children and families on Tuesday, September 10. The celebration begins on the State House steps at…
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Charter opens Spectrum WiFi hotspots due to Hurricane Dorian
September 6, 2019
Over 44,000 hotspots in the Carolinas now open to all users to aid in storm response In support of the response to Hurricane Dorian, Charter Communications, Inc. has opened more…
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Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert, to speak at the FPA of South Carolina annual symposium
September 6, 2019
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced today that Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFP, will speak at their annual symposium and sponsor expo being held on Thursday, October 10 and…
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