City’s Office of Business Opportunities and Midlands Technical College’s FastTrac growth venture course open enrollment
December 10, 2019The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) in partnership with Midlands Technical College will host the FastTrac Growth Venture Course from January 14, 2020 – March 17, 2020.…
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County realigning greenway program to address costs, get projects moving
December 10, 2019
Richland County Transportation will reorganize its greenway program to address the viability and cost of remaining projects. At the recommendation of the program’s former managers, Transportation staff and the Richland…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold statewide art contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health awareness poster
December 10, 2019
The Federation of Families of South Carolina will hold a statewide Art Contest in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Month. This year’s Art Contest theme is “Messengers of Hope.” During…
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New partnership is taking steps to prevent human trafficking in South Carolina hotels
December 10, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to make human trafficking awareness training available…
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Patterson Fan is celebrating 30 years of air movement innovation and growth
December 10, 2019
Patterson Fan, The Authority in Air Movement Solutions, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of manufacturing excellence in Blythewood, South Carolina. In 1989, Patterson Fan Company (PFC) started as a side-line…
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New Partnership is Taking Steps to Prevent Human Trafficking in South Carolina Hotels
December 10, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s newest partnership launched December 3 The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has announced a new partnership with the Seattle-based nonprofit, Businesses…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, House Speaker Jay Lucas, state leaders propose $3,000 raise for all S.C. teachers
December 10, 2019Boosts state into top 25 national ranking for teacher pay and above southeastern average In a continued effort to improve education outcomes in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster was joined today…
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Richland County realigning greenway program to address costs, get projects moving
December 10, 2019
Richland County Transportation will reorganize its greenway program to address the viability and cost of remaining projects. At the recommendation of the program’s former managers, Transportation staff and the Richland…
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SIOS Technology celebrates 20 years pioneering the advancement of IT Resilience for critical applications
December 10, 2019
Celebration hosted at the Columbia Museum of Art SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing IT Resilience through intelligent application availability, today marked its 20th anniversary since its founding.…
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South Carolina – A Decade in Review
December 10, 2019
By Alan Cooper Publisher WhosOnTheMove.com As South Carolina turns the page on the decade, I’d like to paint a picture of where we were in 2010, where we are…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 9, 2019
December 9, 2019
Week of 12/06/2019 to 12/12/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Frozen 2 3 $35,165,614 $338,090,515 2 Knives Out 2 $14,216,723 $63,553,214 3 Ford v. Ferrari 4 $6,655,136 $91,228,489…
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NAI Columbia represented the tenant in the lease of 6,980 square feet of space at 1307 Marley Drive
December 9, 2019
NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, and Alex Johnson represented the tenant, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety., in the lease of approximately 6,980 SF of flexible space at 1307 Marley Drive in…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts are Down
December 9, 2019
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2019 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Statewide construction starts have decreased across most sectors over the past year while indicators tracking pre-development…
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Pharmacy-Lite Packaging establishing operations in Fairfield County
December 9, 2019
Investment Creating 33 New Jobs Pharmacy-Lite Packaging, a division of Pacific Management Holdings, LLC, announced plans to establish operations in Fairfield County. The company’s $2.9 million investment is expected to…
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BayFront Development Launch
December 9, 2019
Real estate decision making can be complicated and stressful. No matter how large or small, the process can be overwhelming for any company. Thus, Ron Sutphin Jr. created BayFront Development…
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Capital Rotary Helps at Christmas
December 9, 2019
Capital Rotary Club members adopted a Columbia-area family and provided gifts for the holiday season (shown in photo) as part of the 2019 Midlands Families Helping Families Christmas program, a…
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Boyer Construction awarded 2019 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
December 9, 2019
Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced today that it was awarded the U.S. Department of Labor 2019 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans…
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Ways to support a local charity this season
December 9, 2019
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation has two ways to give back this holiday season. When shopping on Amazon, type smile.amazon.com, select the West Columbia Beautification Foundation, and .5% of all your…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation announces spring 2020 dates for Conservation Dinner Series: Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills
December 9, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for the six-course dining experiences in Columbia, Beaufort and Greenville The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is expanding their event “Forks Knives, and Spoonbills: A…
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Nibble Your Way through 12 Days of Cookies at Richland Library
December 9, 2019
Spend quality time with family and friends over the holiday season by gathering around the kitchen. Richland Library is cooking up some great recipes with a series of programs, titled…
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for new Richland Library location
December 9, 2019
WHAT: Lower Richland Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony WHEN: 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 18 WHERE: Richland Library Lower Richland 9019 Garners Ferry Rd., Hopkins, SC 29061 WHO: Free & open to the public…
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Argentina Perez transitions to new role as Property Administrator at Colliers International
December 9, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announces that Argentina Perez has transitioned to a new role with the firm as a Property Administrator within the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team.…
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South Carolina Federal to merge with Health Facilities Federal Credit Union
December 9, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union announced an upcoming merger with Health Facilities Federal Credit Union, after an affirmative membership vote held November 21, 2019. South Carolina Federal, at nearly $2…
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U.S. Waffle facility renovation in Liberty showcases smart use of repurposed materials
December 9, 2019
A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm, with an office in Greenville, is making progress on a renovation project for U.S. Waffle Company, Inc. in Liberty, S.C. The 310,000-square-foot bakery…
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Clear bags mandatory for free Famously Hot New Year Celebration with Salt-N-Pepa
December 9, 2019
Plus, everything to know about the free #FHNY party on New Year’s Eve in downtown, Columbia S.C. Diverse communities from near and far will come together on New Year’s Eve…
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Holidays not the time for less vigilance
December 9, 2019
By Sheriff Leon Lott We are in the midst of the holiday season when most of us more-deeply embrace that which we all want: “Peace on earth; good will toward…
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The Honor Project raises $26,000 for 5th Annual WildMayhem Golf Tournament beneficiaries
December 9, 2019
The Honor Project’s 5th Annual WildMayhem Golf Tournament took place on October 24th, 2019 at Cobblestone Park Golf Club and raised $25,232.02. The tournament benefited two local charities: ColaJazz Foundation…
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Clemson University wins week-long blood donation competition
December 9, 2019For the 17th time, Clemson University has won the annual Blood Bowl, one of the largest collegiate blood drives in the nation with the help of community blood center, The…
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Domtar to transfer CDN $461 million (US $348 Million) of Canadian pension obligations
December 9, 2019
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sun Life to purchase group annuity buy-out contracts and to transfer approximately CDN $360 million…
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Sensor Electronic Technology obtains permanent injunction against U.S. UV LED companies
December 9, 2019COLUMBIA, SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc., a leading global innovator of deep UV LED products and technology, announced that it successfully obtained a permanent injunction in a patent infringement…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards the 2019 Catalyst Award to Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI)
December 6, 2019
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, awarded the 2019 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award to Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI). The award, created in memory of…
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Scott & Corley, P.A.’s Firm Chairman Ronald C. Scott honored with Diversity & Inclusion Award
December 6, 2019
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman Ronald “Ron” C. Scott has been chosen by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly® to receive the Diversity & Inclusion Award for 2019.…
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BIA names Corporate and Commercial Contractor Member of the Year
December 5, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) have announced that Great Southern Homes, Inc. has been named 2019 Corporate Member of the Year…
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Executive management firm 98 Ventures adding 150 jobs in South Carolina
December 5, 2019
Company expanding into new facilities in Poe West development in Village of West Greenville in early 2020 98 Ventures, an executive management services company, today announced plans to expand operations…
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The Greater Columbia Restaurant Association honors their 2019 Restaurant Hall of Fame inductees
December 5, 2019
The Greater Columbia Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its annual Columbia Benefit Dinner on November 25 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. At the…
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Greenwood Genetic Center, MUSC affiliate to improve patient access to innovations in genetic services
December 5, 2019The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have signed an affiliation agreement with the goal of providing patients across South Carolina with accessible, high-quality,…
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United Community Mortgage Services to offer down-payment assistance through Freddie Mac BorrowSmart℠ Program
December 5, 2019United Community Mortgage Services announced that it will now be able to offer qualifying home buyers up to $2,500 to help cover down payment or closing costs through the Freddie…
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Midlands Arts Conservatory receives $10,000 grant from Lipscomb Family Foundation
December 5, 2019
The Lipscomb Family Foundation has awarded a grant of $10,000 to the Midlands Arts Conservatory (MAC) to help fund the purchase of a Piano Lab for the school. The total…
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Nancy Smith named 2020 chair of the IAFE
December 4, 2019
Nancy Smith, CFE, of the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia was elected the 2020 chair of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) during the final business session…
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How a Columbia girl helped launch America’s response to Pearl Harbor attack
December 4, 2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Empire of Japan attacked the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, plunging the United States into World War II. Ten days later,…
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Pickens school leader named SC Elementary Principal of the Year
December 4, 2019
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Mrs. Jessica Patterson the 2020 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year. Mrs. Patterson is the principal of Chastain Road…
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Grants awarded to improve 21 South Carolina communities
December 4, 2019
S.C. Department of Commerce awards $7 million in Community Development Block Grant funds . Twenty-one communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more…
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Bill Bradshaw announces construction of Flow 2 Townhomes
December 4, 2019
Columbia developer Bill Bradshaw announces construction of Flow 2, twelve townhomes overlooking the Congaree River on the best corner in West Columbia. Site preparation is under way and full construction…
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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House scheduled for December 9
December 4, 2019
First Family welcomes South Carolinians for holiday celebration Governor Henry McMaster, First Lady Peggy McMaster, and the First Family invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a…
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Van Gogh, Far From What He Wanted to Be
December 4, 2019
By Tammy Davis Van Gogh’s work is valued in the billions of dollars, and, yet, he died a failure. He tried to be a preacher like his father. That…
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Learn to trace your Revolutionary War roots from free lecture at Relic Room
December 4, 2019
Hicks Chappell had an interesting Revolutionary War. He was captured twice by the British, and another time he and two other men captured 50 enemy soldiers on their own. During…
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Stantec further expands Transportation team in South Carolina
December 4, 2019
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed three professionals to its growing Transportation teams in Columbia and Charleston. LaTonya Derrick (pictured) has joined Stantec’s Columbia office as…
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AllSouth made a difference in the community in 2019
December 4, 2019
AllSouth is dedicated to giving back and making a difference in the communities it proudly serves. In 2019, AllSouth implemented a new volunteer program which offered opportunities for their team…
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2019 Morrison Visionary Award Presented to Robin Waites
December 3, 2019
One Columbia for Arts and Culture announced Robin Waites, the executive director of Historic Columbia, as the recipient of the 2019 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. The award will be…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., celebrates 30th anniversary
December 3, 2019
Pioneering farm-to-table restaurant commemorates milestone with December specials It has been three decades since Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C. — one of Columbia’s longest-standing restaurants — first opened…
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