Marcus Lattimore set to headline 2019 Growth Summit
July 10, 2019
ERG Payroll & HR announces the Fourth Annual Growth Summit ERG Payroll & HR has announced the Fourth Annual Growth Summit, which is taking place October 4th. The Growth Summit…
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Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates $200,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank
July 10, 2019
The Jim Hudson Automotive Group will provide one million meals to hungry South Carolinians by donating $200,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The charitable donation is a result of a…
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Turner Padget shareholder Reggie Belcher named to most powerful employment attorneys list for eighth consecutive year
July 10, 2019
Turner Padget is pleased to announce that, for the eighth consecutive year, attorney Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been named among Human Resource Executive’s 40 Up-and-Comers in Employment Law as part…
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Carolina Pines opens beachfront club as added amenity for resort guests
July 10, 2019
Carolina Pines offers guests private beach club access Sun RV Resorts Purchases The Ocean Club – At Tilghman Beach Carolina Pines guests now have an ocean-front oasis to experience this summer. The recently purchased The Ocean Club…
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Mashburn Construction promotes employees in Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach
July 10, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the internal promotion of key personnel in three of their four offices. Jason Regan will take on the role of Director of Operations for the Coastal Division.…
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Colliers International secures 40,000-square-foot lease at 103 Vantage Point Drive in West Columbia
July 10, 2019
Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard represented Brennan Investment Group in the leasing of their 40,000-square-foot warehouse at 103 Vantage Point Drive to Nelson Mullins Riley &…
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S.C. Attorneys to earn CLE credit in the Galapagos
July 10, 2019
Global expedition leader, others, will teach courses in the famed Pacific islands By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures (GEA) is offering a unique opportunity for legal professionals to earn continuing…
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Youth leaders learn agriculture at SC Farm Bureau Conference
July 9, 2019
Seventeen rising high school juniors and seniors from across South Carolina recently participated in the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s 2019 Youth Leadership Conference in Aiken, SC. The conference, held…
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Cookout Caution: Keeping Food Safety in Focus This Summer
July 9, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Summer offers plentiful opportunities to gather outdoors with family and friends. Whether it’s the Fourth of July, Labor Day, an afternoon on…
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Attorney Luke Richardson joins Collins & Lacy
July 9, 2019
J. Lucas Richardson has joined Collins & Lacy’s Columbia office as an associate in the Trucking Defense Practice Group. Attorneys in this group represent motor carriers, owner-operators, shippers, freight forwarders,…
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Santee Cooper Board names Mark Bonsall new CEO
July 9, 2019
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors named Mark Bonsall, a proven utility executive who most recently served as CEO of the Salt River Project (SRP), as its new President and…
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Stoll Industries expanding Abbeville County operations
July 9, 2019
Stoll Industries announced plans to expand its operations in Abbeville County. The $1.1 million investment is creating 30 jobs over the next five years. Stoll is a producer of high-quality,…
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Jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner named Master Clinician for USC ColaJazz Camp 2019
July 9, 2019
USC ColaJazz Camp 2019 has announced that the Master Clinician for this year’s event will be Sullivan Fortner, one of the top jazz pianists of his generation. Mark Rapp, South…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 9, 2019
July 9, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/05/2019 to 07/11/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Far From Home 1 $92,579,212 $185,063,062 2 Toy Story 4 3 $33,860,355…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs relaunch website as strategic step in expanding digital presence across Southeast
July 8, 2019
Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has relaunched its primary website, embracing leading-edge technologies and improving navigation to make the information-rich site even easier and more intuitive for…
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Five Points Rotarians recognized
July 8, 2019The Rotary Club of Five Points recognized two Rotarians this year for their service to the Club, Community and District. Bill Latham is a past president of Five Points Rotary…
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Rhythmlink is once again named a best place to work in South Carolina for the eighth consecutive year
July 8, 2019
Rhythmlink International, LLC was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the eighth consecutive year. Currently in its 14th year, this annual program was created by SC…
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“Reconnecting Roots” aims to bridge generation gap by portraying American progress through music, culture and history
July 8, 2019
Half-hour series to premiere on South Carolina ETV July 11 “Reconnecting Roots” – a half-hour series that aims to bridge the generation gap by portraying American progress through music, culture…
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Midlands Technical College, Fairfield County, and Fairfield County School District partner to offer tuition-free college
July 8, 2019
For the first time in history, the 2019 high school graduating class from Fairfield County will have the opportunity to attend Midlands Technical College (MTC) for free thanks to a…
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Richland County EMS receives American Heart Association Award
July 8, 2019
Richland County Emergency Medical Services won a national American Heart Association award for its efforts to improve the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. The association’s Mission: Lifeline…
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BlueCross employees donate more than 32,000 meals to Harvest Hope
July 8, 2019
The summer months are hard for food banks because the need goes up but donations go down. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees understand that need and have made an…
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Experience Space Week at the South Carolina State Museum
July 8, 2019
Weeklong event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 launches July 20 In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the South Carolina State Museum is launching Space Week, July…
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Five Points association gains neighborhood support sharing the vision of Five Points
July 8, 2019
Starting with the announcement of new Executive Director, Kelsey Desender, the Five Points Association has had several weeks of added excitement. Earning a spot on the National Register of Historic…
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Columbia-based construction company, Mimms Contracting, LLC, opens doors on new Taco Boy Restaurant
July 8, 2019
On June 26th, South Carolina’s newest Taco Boy Restaurant opened in Summerville. Mimms Contracting, a Columbia, S.C. based commercial construction firm, reached substantial completion on the two-story restaurant on June 18th. The newly constructed taqueria is a 6,300…
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Winston-Salem-based Shugart Homes joins Mungo Homes
July 8, 2019
Mungo Homes announced that Shugart Homes of the North Carolina Triad, which includes Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, is joining Mungo Homes, a part of the Clayton Properties Group®. Like…
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Lou Kennedy named Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year
July 8, 2019
Ernst & Young (EY) honored Nephron Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Lou Kennedy as Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southeast at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. Kennedy, who…
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Jumper Carter Sease Architects welcomes Mary Margaret Stokes
July 8, 2019
Jumper Carter Sease (JCS) welcomed Mary Margaret Stokes as a summer intern. JCS will utilize the energy and the perspectives of Mary Margaret to enhance an already strong staff team.…
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United Community Bank continues growth with Columbia expansion
July 8, 2019
United Community Bank has expanded its South Carolina presence with the recent addition of three well-known Columbia-based bankers to its growing team. Shannon Stephens, Austin McVay and Michael Glenn will…
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Alo establishing operations in Greenville County
July 8, 2019
Alo announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The $6 million investment is expected to create 44 new jobs over the next five years. Alo one of the world’s…
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Huddle with the Gamecocks during Richland Library’s Annual Pigskin Poets
July 7, 2019
WHAT: Pigskin Poets WHEN: 3 – 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 19 WHERE: Drew Wellness Center 2101 Walker Solomon Way, Columbia, SC 29204 WHO: Free and open to the public WHY:…
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Gary T. Pope Jr., public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, selected for 2019 “Rising Stars” list in government law
July 7, 2019
Gary T. Pope Jr., an attorney concentrating in public finance and government law with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm, has been selected as a “Rising Star” in Government Law…
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Turning Pages announces new board members, prepares for year ahead
July 7, 2019
Turning Pages recently named six new board members committed to ensuring that the Columbia-based nonprofit continues to help adults in need improve their reading and math skills by providing one-on-one…
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Taylor Jackson named South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ Deputy Director of SC Logistics
July 7, 2019
Taylor Jackson has joined the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness as the Deputy Director of SC Logistics. Taylor brings logistics expertise to the Council after having served as an Account…
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Stevens & Wilkinson welcomes interns from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina
July 3, 2019At Stevens & Wilkinson, an architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, our team approaches every design as a chance to learn and better their craft. As a firm, we aim…
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Sort through some hot deals during summer book sale
July 3, 2019
It’s a chance to get your hands on some great deals and rare finds while adding to your book, music and movie collections. The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is…
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Tackle the summer learning challenge by exploring a new language
July 3, 2019
One month is down, and there are two to go toward completing Richland Library’s Summer Learning Challenge. If you’re looking to venture out and try something new, we’re offering access…
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Installation of District 7770 Governor
July 3, 2019
Johnny Moore, a member of the Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise, is the 2019-2020 Governor for Rotary District 7770, which covers all of Eastern South Carolina. Johnny is the second…
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Local firm, SeamonWhiteside, raises more than $60,000 through local fundraisers
July 3, 2019
SeamonWhiteside participated in the Palmetto 200, Brain Tumor Walk, and Hard Hats with Heart Events SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a leading landscape architecture and engineering firm, recently participated in its fifth Palmetto200…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR represented the seller in the sale of 2.52 acres of land in West Columbia, SC
July 3, 2019Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch, SIOR represented the Seller, South Carolina Federal Credit Union in the sale of 2.52 acres of Land located at 1114 Meeting Street in West…
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Three school leaders selected for lifetime achievement award
July 2, 2019Jane Harrison, Scott Turner, Gerrita Postlewait Three school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as…
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Colonial Life parent named a best place to work for women
July 2, 2019
Colonial Life’s parent company has been recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. The ranking is based on an independent survey from a sample of 60,000…
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Cason Development Group launches first Anderson project
July 2, 2019
Cason Development Group has begun construction on its first project in Anderson, South Carolina, a new Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers. The 4428-square-foot building, which includes six service bays,…
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Girls on the Run of Columbia appoints new Executive Director
July 2, 2019
Girls on the Run of Columbia announced Shannon Fountain as Executive Director. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires girls in 3rd through…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 2, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Tommy Tapp, CPM represented Bingham Properties, LLC in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster forms advisory panel for S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs secretary search
July 2, 2019Governor Henry McMaster announced the formation of an advisory panel made up of a diverse group of stakeholders to assist in the search of the first secretary of the South…
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Colliers Report: Columbia central business district has high-quality office space available
July 2, 2019
Key Takeaways Columbia’s office market posted a positive absorption of 42,283 square feet due to the healthy suburban market activity during the second quarter. Weighted rental rates rose this quarter…
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Tickets now available for Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles
July 2, 2019
Brookgreen Gardens announced that tickets are now on sale for Nights of a Thousand Candles 2019. This annual holiday light display features over 2,700 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights…
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Experience Columbia SC welcomes new Director of Events
July 2, 2019
Experience Columbia SC announced the addition of Meredith Merritt as the Director of Events for the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. A native South Carolinian, Merritt comes to CMCC from SMG/Irving…
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Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
July 2, 2019A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive July 8, 2019 to examine all aspects of the Columbia-Richland Communications Center’s policy…
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Nine communities receive the distinguished 2019 John A. Sasso National Community Development Week Award
July 2, 2019On June 21, 2019, the National Community Development Association (NCDA) recognized the following winners of the 2019 John A. Sasso National Community Development Week Award during a luncheon at the…
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