Lexington County meets SCDHEC annual waste reduction, recycling goals
April 6, 2019
Lexington County has been recognized by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control as being the only county in the state to meet both waste reduction and recycling…
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Huge success for the Upstate Run & Roll 5K benefitting the Brain Injury Association of SC
April 5, 2019Photo credit Bart Boatwright The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) raised nearly $25,000 at the Upstate Run & Roll 5K and 1 mile walk on…
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Council names new Acting Administrator
April 5, 2019
Richland County Council this week named an Assistant County Administrator as the Acting Administrator while a Council search committee continues to work to narrow the field of candidates to lead…
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Vets’ charities are a good way to say ‘thanks.’ But be cautious
April 5, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller At first glance, they appear to be the noblest of causes. Their brochures feature images that tug at the heartstrings – perhaps a uniformed man…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – April 2019
April 5, 2019
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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Richland Library Spruces up Farmers Market in Time for Spring
April 5, 2019
With spring in full bloom, Richland Library is refreshing its Farmers Market with a new schedule and vendors. Enjoy the added perk during your next visit to the library, which…
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County of Lexington recognized for meeting SCDHEC goals for waste reduction, recycling
April 5, 2019
Lexington County has been recognized by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control as being the only county in the state to meet both waste reduction and recycling…
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Fifteen Wyche attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 5, 2019
Super Lawyers, a service recognizing outstanding lawyers, has recognized 15 Wyche attorneys in its 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. The magazine features attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. Super…
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RCSD Investigator recognized for military service
April 5, 2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Investigator Armando Yturria, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces sergeant major, was recognized by the national Quilts of Valor Foundation for his…
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RCSD to celebrate 200th episode of LIVE PD with a party at Plex
April 5, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), iHeartMedia Columbia, Plex Hi-Wire Family Fun & Sports Center, and the A&E television network are partnering…
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Burnette receives Compleat Award from University of South Carolina School of Law
April 4, 2019
M. Malissa Burnette has received a Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award, the top honor the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council bestows on fellow alumni. Created in 1992,…
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Sullivan is one of 9 to receive USC’s Compleat Lawyer Award for 2019
April 4, 2019
Allison P. Sullivan, a partner with Bluestein Attorneys, is one of nine University of South Carolina School of Law alumni who have been named as Compleat Lawyers for 2019. The…
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Ashley Twombley recognized again in 2019 by Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
Once again in 2019, J. Ashley Twombley – a founding partner of Twenge + Twombley Law Firm – has been recognized as one of the South Carolina Super Lawyers® in…
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Dollar General sold in Jamestown
April 4, 2019
Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate, a Columbia-based firm serving the southeast and specializing in investment real estate, announced James C. Harrison, III, CCIM recently sold a new Dollar General…
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Three Bluestein Attorneys recognized in 2019 by Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019Marti Bluestein – a founding partner of Bluestein Attorneys – has been recognized as one of the South Carolina Super Lawyers®. This year, partner Allison Sullivan has received the honor…
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The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Age collaboration at Trustus Theatre
April 4, 2019
Trustus Theatre breathes new life into an American classic through artistic collaboration with local dancers, musicians Trustus Theatre’s Season 34, The Art of Adaptation, continues this spring with their production…
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Providence doctors donate to the Free Medical Clinic in lieu of receiving Doctors Day gift
April 4, 2019From L to R, William Beaman, Member Free Medical Clinic Board; Michael Glenn, Treasurer Free Medical Clinic Board; Dr. Joseph Modzelewski, Chief of Staff Providence Health; Joan Bumpus, VP Mission…
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15 Turner Padget attorneys included among South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2019
April 4, 2019Turner Padget announced that 15 of its attorneys have been recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2019. Ten attorneys from across the firm are included among the annual list…
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World Energy launching new Hampton County operations
April 4, 2019
Biodiesel supplier bringing $5.4 million investment World Energy, one of America’s largest suppliers of biodiesel, announced plans to locate its new production facility in Hampton County. The company’s $5.4 million…
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FGP ranked among Forbes Best Recruitment Firms for 2019
April 4, 2019FGP, Find Great People announced that it has been named as one of the best recruitment companies in the country by Forbes Magazine. FGP ranks #72 in the Best Recruiters,…
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Nine MGC attorneys named in 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced that nine attorneys have been selected by their peers to the 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.…
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Prisma Health physician performs innovative treatment for fibroids
April 4, 2019
Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group OB/GYN Dr. Albert Odom, Parkridge OB-GYN, became the first physician in South Carolina to perform an innovative procedure for diagnosing and treating uterine fibroids on March 28. Odom…
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Dollar General sold- Jamestown, SC
April 4, 2019
Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate, a Columbia-based firm serving the southeast and specializing in investment real estate, announced James C. Harrison, III, CCIM recently sold a new Dollar General…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2019 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
April 4, 2019
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, and Matthew G. Gerrald are honored to have been…
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A Taste of the South to hold grand opening in Cottontown
April 4, 2019
Join A Taste of the South — Columbia’s iconic confections, treats and gift basket retailer — for the grand opening April 12 of its new location at 2222 Sumter St.…
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NAI Columbia welcomes Ryan Causey to brokerage team
April 4, 2019
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Ryan Causey to the Columbia brokerage team. Ryan joins NAI Columbia as a Commercial Real Estate Broker and will be primarily working with principal…
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City of Columbia celebrates Envision Columbia’s 2nd anniversary
April 4, 2019On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the Mayor, City Council, the City Manager and the City of Columbia staff celebrated the 2nd anniversary of the Columbia City Council’s Vision Statement, which…
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MTC student first in College’s history to earn perfect score on Physical Therapy Assistant Licensing Board Exam
April 4, 2019
Midlands Technical College Physical Therapist Assistant student Kaitlin Courtnay achieved a perfect score on her Physical Therapist Assistant Licensing Board Exam, the first student in the college’s history to do…
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Thirty-three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that thirty-three attorneys have been listed in the 2019 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including eleven attorneys who were named as “Rising Stars.” Selection for Super…
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3 Callison Tighe partners included in new edition of Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
Three partners at Callison Tighe & Robinson are included in the just-released 2019 edition of Super Lawyers, a national directory of outstanding attorneys. Two of them were honored in more…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys included in new Super Lawyers publications
April 4, 2019
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorneys Malissa Burnette and Jacqueline Pavlicek are being recognized in the just-released 2019 Super Lawyers, an annual guide that rates attorneys across the nation. Burnette is…
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Immedion promotes Erik Cheung and Mike Smith to Site Operations Team
April 3, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center, and managed IT services, is pleased to announce the promotions of Erik Cheung and Mike Smith to their Site Operations team.…
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Congressman Clyburn recognized as a National Park champion, receives 2019 National Park Heritage Award
April 3, 2019
U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn is the recipient of the 2019 National Park Heritage Award from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). This award recognizes Congressman Clyburn’s leadership…
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UofSC opens Innovation Think Tank Lab in partnership with Siemens Healthineers
April 3, 2019
The University of South Carolina opened its Innovation Think Tank (ITT) Lab in downtown Columbia in collaboration with Siemens Healthineers. The space will be an innovation hub where participants including…
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Margaret Pope, public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, named Best Lawyers® 2019 Public Finance “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbia
April 3, 2019
Margaret Pope, an attorney concentrating in public finance with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm, has received “Lawyer of the Year” in Public Finance Law for Columbia, South Carolina from…
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Capital Rotary named ‘Club of the Year’
April 3, 2019
Columbia’s Capital Rotary has been named “Club of the Year” in District 7770, which is comprised of 80 clubs and about 5,000 Rotarians in 25 eastern counties of the state.…
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Capital Rotarian earns CART award
April 3, 2019
Capital Rotary Club member Tony Thompson (right in photo) is congratulated by president Philip Flynn after receiving a District 7770 Leadership Award for fundraising to support the CART (Coins for…
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Heroes Fest to kick off spring break at the State Museum
April 3, 2019
The State Museum is calling all superhero fans to help kick off spring break with Heroes Fest, Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Guests will have a…
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DHL Supply Chain constructing new $100 million distribution center in Dorchester County
April 3, 2019
Global Logistics Provider Expected to Create Approximately 450 New Jobs DHL Supply Chain announced plans to construct a new distribution and warehousing park in Dorchester County that will open in…
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LawyerLisa attorney earns Certification in Financial Planning
April 3, 2019LawyerLisa, LLC announced that Lane Cook has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® certification marks in…
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Gilbert teacher named to PSTA board
April 3, 2019
Members of the Palmetto State Teachers Association elected a Lexington District One teacher to a position of leadership. Gilbert High School Teacher Frances M. Meetze will serve as treasurer of…
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Pursuing Excellence: When Did You Learn To Practice?
April 3, 2019
By Connie Cleveland My aunt came to visit me soon after I opened the Dog Trainers Workshop. She was trying to be supportive of her niece who had “gone…
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Ashley Johnson joins Columbia’s Design Development and Review Commission
April 3, 2019
Ashley Johnson, an attorney with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named to the city of Columbia’s Design Development and Review Commission. The commission reviews and approves work proposed within…
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NAI Columbia facilitates sale of former Dianne’s on Devine in Columbia
April 3, 2019
NAI Columbia announced the sale of the former Dianne’s on Devine restaurant located at 2400 Devine Street in Columbia, SC. Principal and Director of Retail Services, Patrick Palmer, CCIM represented…
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Relic Room to participate in Collections Assessment for Preservation program
April 2, 2019
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum has announced that it is one of 79 institutions in the United States selected to participate in the Collections Assessment for…
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Southern First hires Chief Banking Officer
April 2, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Cal Hurst as Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer. Hurst has worked in the banking industry…
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Colliers International releases first quarter 2019 market snapshots for Columbia
April 2, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina has released a snapshot of its first quarter preliminary data for the office, industrial and retail markets in Columbia. Office market Despite negative absorption and…
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Rachel DeBacker, AIA LEED AP elected to 2019 AIA Greater Columbia Board
April 2, 2019
Studio 2LR announced that Rachel DeBacker has been elected to serve as a 2019 board member for the Greater Columbia Section of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). “We are…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes Stephanie Harper as new Business Manager
April 2, 2019
Studio 2LR announced that Stephanie Harper has joined the firm. Ms. Harper joins Studio 2LR as the new Business Manager after relocating to Columbia from Charlotte, NC, where she performed…
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NAI Columbia brokers ±4.76 acre Chapin land sale
April 2, 2019
NAI Columbia announced the sale of a ±4.76-acre property located on Columbia Avenue and Ellett Road in Chapin, SC directly across from Chapin High School. Senior brokers Tombo and Tom…
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