NAI Columbia grows with the addition of two new brokerage associates
August 27, 2019
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Alex Johnson and Bobby Balboni to the Columbia brokerage team. Alex joins NAI Columbia as a Commercial Real Estate Broker and will be primarily…
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Leah Johnson Named Director of Association Management
August 27, 2019
MPA Strategies has hired Leah Johnson as their Director of Association Management. Johnson, a Certified Association Executive, serves as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Speech Hearing Language Association, a client…
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Former SCAEOP President elected as the 2019-2020 NAEOP President
August 27, 2019The National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP) installed their elected officers at its recent annual conference that was held in Boise, ID, July 15 – July 19, 2019. Congratulations…
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Sylvan Learning Center celebrates 40 years with birthday bash festivities
August 27, 2019
Sylvan Learning Center is saying cheers to 40 years of helping more than four million students develop a love of learning. On Saturday, September 7th from 1p.m. to 3p.m, Midlands…
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SC Chamber announces officers and Board Members
August 26, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for 2019-20. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and board of directors will begin on…
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South Carolina Business Hall of Fame announce 2020 inductees
August 26, 2019
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced the names of three outstanding business leaders who will be inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2020: Mr. Frank…
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Terminix, Columbia College partner to provide 30,000 meals to students
August 26, 2019
Students in Richland County returned to school last week and Terminix Service, Inc. is doing its part to eliminate a pest that plagues far too many local students, hunger. Terminix…
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S.C. must act wisely with $350 million surplus
August 26, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller I’ll start with the good news: I recently closed the books for the fiscal year that ended June 30, and even after some additional “contingent” spending…
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South Carolina’s first comprehensive housing needs assessment in two decades
August 26, 2019
In 1971, then US Senator Fritz Hollings said, “Poverty is a wheel with several spokes. On this wheel you’ve got the spoke of health, the spoke of housing, job training,…
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BBB announces appointment of Edgar Alewine to its Board of Directors
August 26, 2019
BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston announced that Mr. Edgar Alewine, Director of Fixed Operations with Jim Hudson Automotive Group will be appointed to its Board of Directors. The appointment…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
August 26, 2019The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Central Midlands Council of Governments Seeking 1 (one) applicant for Appointment. The purpose…
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Padalino & Guram Team joins eXp Realty
August 26, 2019
eXp Realty, the Real Estate Cloud Brokerage & a subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPI), announced the Padalino & Guram Team, who are 20-year real estate veterans & multi-million…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 25, 2019
August 26, 2019
Week of 08/23/2019 to 08/29/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Angel Has Fallen 1 $21,380,987 $21,380,987 2 Good Boys 2 $11,635,655 $41,943,160 3 Overcomer 1 $8,146,533 $8,146,533 4…
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Midlands Legal Elite honors 11 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys
August 26, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that 11 of our attorneys have been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2019 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Mary Caskey was named “Top Vote Getter” for…
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Adult Immunizations: Vaccines Are Not Just for Kids
August 26, 2019
Immunization Awareness Month and serves as a great reminder of the important role that regular immunizations play in making communities healthier. Vaccinations are often easier to remember when a school…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes Taylor Beaudrot, Assoc. AIA to the Firm
August 26, 2019
Studio 2LR announced that Taylor Beaudrot has joined the design team. Ms. Beaudrot is a Columbia native with a background in architecture, interior design, and graphic design. She earned her…
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Nephron, UofSC researchers improving medication safety through automation
August 26, 2019
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has joined forces with the University of South Carolina College of Engineering and Computing to design and implement an automation process that significantly boosts production of pre-filled…
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Eric Schelble joins United Community Bank in Columbia
August 26, 2019
United Community Bank announced the addition of Eric Schelble as Vice President/Commercial Relationship Manager. Schelble is the fourth person to join United’s newly launched team in the Midlands. “Eric is…
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McDaniel honored among 2019 Women of Influence
August 26, 2019
Kathleen McDaniel, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, is among those selected for 2019 Women of Influence honors. Presented by the Columbia Regional Business Report, the award recognizes…
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Midlands attorney awarded associate professorship at top Ecuadorian university
August 26, 2019
By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney Tom Mullikin has been named associate professor at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador (the school’s Galápagos Islands campus) where he…
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Floodwater Commission to hold statewide meeting and present initial reports
August 23, 2019
By Alex Junes-Ward The South Carolina Floodwater Commission will hold its third quarterly statewide meeting at Cheraw State Park on Mon., Aug. 26, presenting its first set of recommendations –…
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Lisle Traywick named to 2020 Leadership Columbia class
August 23, 2019
Lisle Traywick, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named to the Leadership Columbia Class of 2020. He is one of 63 up-and-coming community leaders named to the…
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Colliers International associates find new location for Rumsey Construction and Restoration LLC
August 23, 2019
Alia Bostaji, a Brokerage Associate in Colliers International | South Carolina’s Columbia office, represented Rumsey Construction and Restoration LLC in the purchase of 2630 Shop Road for $525,000; Marshall Hoefer,…
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CAE unveils new Mamava Pod in partnership with Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
August 23, 2019
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden today unveiled a new addition on the concourse – a Mamava lactation and breastfeeding pod. The private, secure suite provides…
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Simmons Law Firm founder named to Best Lawyers in America
August 22, 2019
John S. Simmons, founding attorney of Simmons Law Firm in Columbia, S.C., was selected again by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2020 in the field…
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Opportunity Project SC announces school donations of 1,300 desks and 20 teacher supply grants
August 22, 2019Bakari Sellers, Hope and Wade King and six local superintendents gathered to announce a donation of 1,300 new desks to the following school districts: Allendale 1, Bamberg 2, Hampton 1,…
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Turn up the volume as local performers take stage in musical showcase
August 22, 2019
After getting a fill of “American Idol” auditions in Columbia, South Carolina, join us for an afternoon of music, highlighting the talents of local residents. Richland Library is hosting Ara-V’s…
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KP Components Inc. expanding Pickens County operations
August 22, 2019
More Than $16 Million Investment Creating 47 New Jobs KP ComponentsInc., a Denmark-based supplier that specializes in fully-automated machining of complex parts for a variety of industries, today announced plans…
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Lehigh Hanson commits up to $500,000 in support of Columbia International University’s revitalization efforts along Monticello Road
August 22, 2019Columbia International University (CIU) President Dr. Mark Smith (third from left) accepts donation for Monticello Road revitalization from Scott Dickson, Vice President & General Manager for Hanson Aggregates Southeast LLC.…
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Melanie Alphin joins the Healthy Learner
August 22, 2019
Healthy Learners announced its recent hire of Melanie Alphin, who joins the Healthy Learners team as a Program Manager for Healthy Learners Midlands. Within this role, Alphin will provide oversight…
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Justin Pepper 5K raises funds for scholarships for community-minded volunteers
August 21, 2019
The Second Annual Justin Pepper 5K (JP5K) will hit the streets of Chapin on Saturday, August 31, with a new route and a renewed purpose to raise scholarship funds for…
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Colliers Report: Lack of parking hinders Columbia growth
August 21, 2019
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2019 COLUMBIA | PARKING Key Takeaways Columbia, S.C.’s vacancy rate for parking garages in the Central Business District remains low at 16.14%. Downtown parking constraints…
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Colliers International’s Paige Bryant finds new location for The Woody at 1649 Main Street
August 21, 2019
Colliers International’s Paige Bryant represented The Woody in the search for a new location for their restaurant and dance venue, ultimately landing at 1649 Main Street. Colliers International also represented…
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GSSM welcomes 144 juniors
August 21, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 144 juniors from across the state of South Carolina. Throughout the middle of August, students moved onto campus to…
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CRP Industries Inc. establishing operations in Horry County
August 21, 2019
CRP Industries Inc. announced plans to establish operations in Horry County. The $2.5 million investment will create approximately 115 jobs over the next five years. CRP Industries is a leading…
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Ashley Johnson and Ben Gooding named among ‘Best & Brightest’ for 2019
August 21, 2019
Attorneys Ben Gooding and Ashley Johnson, both associates with Robinson Gray law firm, have been named as among the Best and Brightest community leaders under 35 by Columbia Business Monthly.…
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Detwiler, English named to Legal Elite of the Midlands
August 21, 2019
Richard C. Detwiler and Andrew C. English, III, both members of Callison Tighe, are recognized in the latest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Mr. Detwiler is honored in…
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‘Best Lawyers’ selects 17 Nelson Mullins attorneys for 2020 ‘Lawyer of the Year’
August 21, 2019
The Best Lawyers in America® has selected 17 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP attorneys for 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective cities. Each of the attorneys received…
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USC student gets Global Grant scholarship
August 21, 2019
University of South Carolina senior Grace Cooney (shown with Mark Bokesch of Capital Rotary Club) has been awarded a Rotary International Global Grant scholarship to pursue a Master’s of Science…
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Sistercare takes aim at domestic violence
August 21, 2019
Freeing families from fears of domestic violence is the mission of Sistercare, a non-profit agency serving Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Newberry and Kershaw counties, according to Cherisse Branch, guest speaker for…
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New Medical Office Building completed by Mashburn Construction
August 21, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the completion of Irmo Wellness Center, a two-story medical office building in Irmo. The 43,480 SF building is located at 7182 Woodrow Street. The building was constructed…
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The Woody to reopen on Main Street, Columbia
August 21, 2019
SC Radio Icon Brings Local Favorite to Historic Space Beloved local restaurant and bar The Woody is set to reopen at 1649 Main Street this fall. Formerly located in the…
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Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan joins South Carolina Wildlife Federation as Director of Development and Events
August 21, 2019
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) recently hired Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan as the organization’s new Director of Development and Events. In her new role, Keenan will maintain donor relationships,…
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MIRCI Awarded $10,000 from Wells Fargo to Support Midland’s First Youth Transitional Living Program
August 21, 2019
Wells Fargo awarded a $10,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) to support Transitional Youth Home. Funds from the grant will be used to provide stable housing,…
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Cason Development Group enters Charleston market
August 21, 2019
Cason Development Group has entered the Greater Charleston real estate market with the purchase of 1079 E. Montague Ave., in North Charleston’s historic Olde Village adjacent to the Park Circle…
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UofSC welcomes increasingly diverse and talented class of students
August 21, 2019
The approximately 8,700 students arriving in Columbia this week are part of the largest pool of new students ever enrolled at the University of South Carolina’s flagship campus. Preliminary enrollment…
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Healthy habits to ensure a successful school year for high school kids
August 21, 2019
Another school year has begun. Teenagers are more independent than younger children when it comes to health management, but they still need encouragement and direction to build healthy lifestyle habits,…
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SCDOT wins two regional transportation awards
August 20, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won two regional transportation awards for its work to preserve a 100-year-old bridge in the Upstate and for innovative methods to maintain…
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Palmetto LUNA Arts Collection coming to Richland Library during Hispanic Heritage Month
August 20, 2019
In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, preparations are underway for a new exhibit that nurtures and promotes the work of Latinx artists. The Palmetto LUNA Arts Collection goes on display…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
August 20, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Tommy Johnson and Hunter Suggs represented My…
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