Sue Shugart appointed CEO of KershawHealth
August 13, 2019
Seasoned healthcare executive assumes hospital’s top leadership role KershawHealth announced that Sue Shugart has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the hospital, effective immediately. Shugart has been serving as…
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First four-star hotel coming to Columbia
August 13, 2019Boutique Hotel to Open in the Vista Plans for Hotel Anthem, Columbia’s newest hotel that will be constructed in the entertainment district, were approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs promotes three professionals to expanded roles
August 13, 2019
Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has promoted three professionals to Senior Accountant roles in its growing tax, audit and consulting practice. Receiving promotions and expanded responsibilities are…
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Terry Gunn named market CEO of Providence Health and KershawHealth
August 13, 2019
Veteran healthcare executive assumes regional leadership role with oversight of two LifePoint Health facilities Providence Health announced that Terry Gunn has been named market chief executive officer (CEO) of Providence…
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Barnes Alford welcomes Jeffrey Hopkins
August 13, 2019
Barnes Alford announced that Jeffrey D. Hopkins has joined the firm as an associate. Mr. Hopkins earned his B.A. from the University of South Carolina in May 2014 and his…
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SC Ports sees strong start to FY20
August 13, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority saw a strong start to fiscal year 2020, recording its busiest July in Port history at container terminals and inland ports. SCPA handled 210,542 twenty-foot equivalent…
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Top Grossing Movies – August, 12, 2019
August 12, 2019
Week of 08/09/2019 to 08/15/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw 2 $25,265,795 $108,379,575 2 Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark…
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City of Columbia hires new Assistant City Manager for Operations
August 12, 2019
The City of Columbia has announced a new member to its executive management team. Henry M. Simons has been named the new Assistant City Manager for Operations effective today, August…
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Jacob D. Wallick of Wallick Investments, LLC passes Level II CFA® Exam
August 12, 2019
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, junior portfolio manager and managing partner associate, passed the Level II exam of the…
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Burnette, McDaniel of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in Legal Elite
August 12, 2019
M. Malissa Burnette and Kathleen McDaniel are included in the newest edition of “Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Both are listed in the Top 10 in two practice areas each.…
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Back-to-School Book Sale scheduled for one day only
August 12, 2019
As the summer starts to wind down, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation wants to help children, teens and adults gather essentials for the start of a new academic year.…
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Hello, Dolly! at Town Theatre
August 12, 2019
It’s the turn of the century when we meet the bold and beautiful widow Dolly Levi who has found herself in the role of matchmaker. Working to pair her latest…
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SCPA CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ award
August 12, 2019
S.C. Ports Authority president and CEO Jim Newsome has been named a DC Velocity Logistics Rainmaker — a prestigious accolade that recognizes logistics professionals whose achievements and contributions stand out…
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Ad Boyle becomes director of Employee Benefits at South Risk Management
August 12, 2019
South Risk Management announced that Ad Boyle was recently named director of the company’s Employee Benefits division. With this designation, he will be responsible for the strategic direction of this…
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Colonial Life names new vice president of claims, contact center and account services
August 12, 2019
Charlene Glidden has been named vice president of claims, contact center and account services at Colonial Life. In this role, she is responsible for premium and billing, account and policyholder…
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Turner Padget forms Government Relations & Public Policy service with addition of new attorneys
August 12, 2019
Turner Padget announced the formation of a Government Relations & Public Policy service with the addition of attorneys Edward J. Schafer and James F. Knox in the firm’s Columbia office.…
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Whitesides named executive director of 1890 Research and Extension Program
August 12, 2019
Dr. Louis D. Whitesides has been named the executive director of SC State University’s 1890 Research and Extension Program. He assumed his duties on August 1st. Whitesides takes on the…
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Nephron partners with Clemson to meet hospitals’ growing pharmaceutical demands
August 12, 2019Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is partnering with Clemson University to create a robotic solution for syringe-filling automation to enhance sterile manufacturing in the pharmaceutical production process and keep up with growing…
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Sixth and ninth graders starting the new school year first
August 12, 2019
Sixth- and ninth-graders in Richland Two will get a head start on the new school year by participating in either “Step-Up to Sixth” or “Fresh Start” on August 20. All…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina absorption on track to double 2018 absorption total
August 12, 2019
Research & Forecast Report SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Q2 2019 Key Takeaways South Carolina industrial markets have already surpassed the total absorption for last year – this quarter…
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New office space coming to West Columbia
August 12, 2019A new Class A office building is expected to be under construction at 508 Meeting Street in West Columbia by the end of August and available after the first of…
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NAI Columbia represents the buyer in the acquisition of 4.45 Acres at 1400 & 1328 Huger Street
August 9, 2019
NAI Columbia’s Ben Kelly and Patrick Chambers represented the buyer in a joint venture between 908 Group of Tampa, Florida and Scannell Properties of Indianapolis, Indiana in the acquisition of…
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SWITCH honors FUEL with Champion Award for 2019
August 9, 2019SWITCH, a nonprofit organization with a mission to end human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Upstate of South Carolina, awarded FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, the…
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Over $3 million available to end homelessness
August 9, 2019
Applications for the 2019 HUD Continuum of Care Completion due August 29 United Way of the Midlands, lead agency for the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH), invites current…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank receives $12,000 donation from The Darden Foundation
August 8, 2019Harvest Hope Food Bank announced a $12,000 grant from The Darden Foundation to help with operational maintenance costs. The funds will be used to purchase four forklift batteries to increase…
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Welcoming USC Rotaract Leader
August 8, 2019
Sophia Bertrand (right), new leader of the University of South Carolina’s Rotaract Club, is welcomed to a Capital Rotary meeting by president Abby Naas (left) and Neda Beal, liaison to…
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MTC offering free tuition to more students
August 8, 2019
Full scholarships for several Midlands Technical College (MTC) programs means tuition could be free for students enrolling in the fall semester. Eligible programs include welding, mechatronics, machine tool, basic electrical…
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Rogers Townsend launches new website
August 8, 2019
Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC announced the launch of the Firm’s new website, www.rogerstownsend.com. Located in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and Charlotte, with services in the US Virgin Islands, Rogers Townsend…
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Lexington Medical Center’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications honored in Hall of Fame
August 8, 2019
The Hospital Marketing National Hall of Fame inducted Mark Shelley, vice president of Marketing and Communications at Lexington Medical Center, at its annual ceremony in June. This honor recognizes individuals…
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Delta Air Lines celebrates 85 years in Columbia
August 8, 2019
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to celebrate 85 years of continuous service by Delta Air Lines (Delta) in Columbia. The airline’s first passenger flight departed Columbia on August 8,…
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Rotarians hear VA benefits advocate
August 7, 2019
Navigating the Dept. of Veterans Affairs paperwork maze is daunting, but it can pay off for those willing to stake a claim for benefits due as a result of military…
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WACH FOX hires new Sport Director, Mitch Brown
August 7, 2019
WACH FOX announced the hiring of new Sports Director Mitch Brown. He joined the WACH FOX team in July. Mitch comes to the Midlands from Norfolk, Va. A graduate of…
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$4.4 million in new S.C. Arts Commission grants to provide citizens, visitors arts access across the state
August 7, 2019
Funding ‘vital’ for arts experiences, arts education programs South Carolina communities will benefit from $4.4 million in fiscal year 2020 grants to their artists, arts organizations, and schools announced today…
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Rhythmlink ranks 21st for Best Places to Work SC
August 7, 2019
For the eighth consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list in the Small/Medium Employer category. This year Rhythmlink placed…
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City of Cayce announces James Crosland as new Assistant City Manager
August 7, 2019
The City of Cayce is pleased to announce that a new Assistant City Manager has been selected and that he will dive into his new role with the City beginning tomorrow morning.…
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Jim ‘Soni’ Sonefeld to play live acoustic set at Rock 4 Recovery Benefit Concert
August 7, 2019
Hootie & the Blowfish drummer, Jim ‘Soni’ Sonefeld, is scheduled to play a live acoustic set at Rock 4 Recovery 2019, a concert benefitting the LRADAC Foundation. During his intimate…
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Volvo Car Open champion Madison Keys returns to Charleston
August 7, 2019
Keys has reached the quarterfinals or better in five of the last eight Grand Slam tournaments After winning the 2019 Volvo Car Open in April, Madison Keys has committed to defending…
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Webster University’s South Carolina Counseling Program receives CACREP Accreditation
August 7, 2019
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) – the primary organization in the United States that sets the standards for counseling education – accredited Webster University’s…
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South Carolina’s unique approach to battling disastrous flooding
August 7, 2019
By Tom Mullikin With hurricane season upon us, the entire east coast of the United States is again holding its breath, particularly southeastern states like those of us in S.C.,…
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City’s Summer Concert Series extended to August 24
August 7, 2019Two additional concerts have been added to the lineup for the City of Columbia’s live outdoor summer concert series at Finlay Park, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. R&B…
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Congaree Land Trust announces new Board President, eight new board members
August 7, 2019
Congaree Land Trust (CLT) announced the appointment of Alec Chaplin, Jr. as Board President, Tripp Bradley as Board Vice President, and the election of eight new members to the CLT…
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American Advertising Federation of the Midlands to host annual local art auction
August 7, 2019
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the Midlands will host their annual Kickoff & Art Auction featuring local Midlands artists on Thursday, August 22 at City Market Place (705B Gervais…
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End Summer on a High Note with Performance by Sonia de los Santos – August 17
August 7, 2019
WHAT: End of Summer Bash, featuring Sonia de los Santos WHEN: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, August 17 WHERE: Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 WHO:…
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Vista Guild welcomes Abby Naas as Executive Director
August 7, 2019
Former VP of Marketing & Public Relations for Columbia Fireflies assumes new lead role. The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a variety of restaurants, hotels, businesses,…
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National Institutes of Health awards UofSC grant totaling more than $11.2 million to further therapeutics research
August 7, 2019
The five-year Phase II COBRE grant will result in more funding to support research conducted at the COBRE Center for Targeted Therapeutics. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the…
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Cycling team raises over $40,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association
August 6, 2019
Fifteen cyclists sponsored by Calder Brothers Corporation, manufacturer of Mauldin Paving Products, recently participated in “A Ride to Remember” cycling event raising $42,392 for the Alzheimer’s Association. The Calder Brothers…
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Grand Opening for Saluda Shoals Park’s Universally Inclusive Playground to be held August 24, 2019
August 6, 2019The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) and the Saluda Shoals Foundation will celebrate the grand opening of the new Universally Inclusive Playground at Saluda Shoals Park. The celebration will take…
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Dining On The Dam 2020 Date Set
August 6, 2019
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting Dining On The Dam on April 5, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is proudly presented by…
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Wallick Investments’ Fidelis composite receives Morningstar’s highest rating for 3-year risk-adjusted performance as of June 30, 2019
August 5, 2019
Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM among 450 large-cap value products for 3-year risk-adjusted performance, and a 4-star Morningstar Rating for 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 5, 2019
August 5, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/02/2019 to 08/08/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw 1 $60,038,950 $60,038,950 2 The Lion…
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