Local FASTSIGNS recognized among top centers in the country
February 27, 2019FASTSIGNS® of Columbia – Harbison Blvd, a local sign and visual graphics provider, was recognized as a top performing center at the 2019 FASTSIGNS Convention held in Orlando, Florida.…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts elects three new members to its 2019 Board of Directors
February 27, 2019The Greenville Center for Creative Arts announced it has elected three new board members to its 2019 Board of Directors. Directors shall be elected to a term of three (3)…
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Greenville attorney helps students learn self-discipline, respect, and professional conduct
February 27, 2019
Irv Philpot, an attorney with the Philpot Law Firm located in Greenville, South Carolina, participated in Round 1 of “The Amazing Shake – Professionalism with a Personal Touch” at Sara…
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Stevens & Wilkinson’s Adriane McGillis named 2019 President of AIA Greater Columbia
February 27, 2019
The American Institute of Architects of Greater Columbia (AIAGC) announced Adriane McGillis, senior associate and architect at Stevens & Wilkinson, has been named president of AIAGC. The 2019 Board of…
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USC School of Law to examine modern policing issues
February 27, 2019
Two community talks will examine police use of force and other policing issues on Friday, March 1 from 9 – 11:45 a.m. The talks, which are free and open to…
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Hammond School invited to join Mastery Transcript Consortium
February 27, 2019
As the only member school in South Carolina, Hammond joins other esteemed schools nationwide included in consortium, which is working with schools and stakeholders to design a new digital transcript.…
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Richland Northeast students place in national competitions
February 27, 2019Wade Fletcher and Andrea Kimpson may still be in high school, but they know as much about stocks, bonds and mutual funds as their friends do about emojis and apps…
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State finals of ‘Poetry Out Loud’ competition set
February 27, 2019
Eight South Carolina high school students reached the March 9 state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg.…
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Traywick named to Advisory Board for Center on Professionalism
February 27, 2019
Lisle Traywick, an attorney with Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been appointed to serve on the advisory board of the University of South Carolina School of Law Nelson…
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USC Dance Marathon Stands 14 Hours for PRISMA Health Children’s Hospital
February 27, 2019
USC Dance Marathon Targets $1.19 Million Goal and Celebrates 21 years on March 2 Proceeds benefit Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands University of South Carolina Dance Marathon (USCDM): presented by Aflac,…
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SCDOT begins the procurement process for the Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Project
February 26, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from proposers interested in contracting to serve as the Design-Build Team…
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Behind the Scenes at 1310 Lady St./the Keenan Bldg
February 26, 2019Go behind the scenes with Historic Columbia and explore one of downtown’s iconic landmarks and its peculiar history, as well as its future plans. Part of the 1310 Lady Street…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center raises over $781K at annual dinner auction
February 26, 2019Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, raised $781,120 at the center’s annual dinner auction, “New Day. New Hope. New…
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David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, Inc. announces new leadership roles
February 26, 2019David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, Inc.,with offices in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, S.C., announced several key leadership changes effective February 1. President | Tom Swayne, RHU, CLU, CASL, REBC, FLMI,…
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SC Launch, Inc. invests in Fatsack Outdoors
February 26, 2019
Fatsack Outdoors, a Greenville-based IT company, recently received a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment. This is the first investment for the company that was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC…
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High Spirits Hospitality awards employees for hard work and dedication
February 26, 2019High Spirits Hospitality recently honored employees with new a company award platform. The local hospitality group is celebrating its eight year of prosperous business. To mark such a special occasion,…
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Milliken & Company named to 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies list
February 26, 2019Milliken & Company was named among the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Milliken is…
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Crawford Prezioso joins Colliers International in Columbia, SC as Brokerage Associate
February 26, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced that Crawford Prezioso has joined the firm in its Columbia office as a Brokerage Associate. Prezioso will represent owners, landlords, users and tenants in…
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Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show coming March 8 – 10
February 26, 2019
The 53rd annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show will be held at the SC State Fairgrounds Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10, 2019. The show is presented by the…
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UofSC Postal Services open on March Saturdays for passports
February 26, 2019
The University of South Carolina Postal Services office invites the Columbia community to apply for passports each Saturday in March at their 1600 Hampton St. location. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m.…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank elects first female Chair
February 26, 2019
Bank of America Assistant Vice President Erinn Rowe of Columbia will serve as the first female board chair for Harvest Hope Food Bank. Rowe, a treasury sales analyst, works with…
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Behind the Scenes at 1310 Lady St./the Keenan Bldg
February 26, 2019
Go behind the scenes with Historic Columbia and explore one of downtown’s iconic landmarks and its peculiar history, as well as its future plans. Part of the 1310 Lady Street…
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Board of Trustees approves 2019-2020 school calendar
February 25, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved by an 7-0 vote Option 1 of the two options presented by CCSD staff for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar Based on…
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Randolph Development set to start on distribution center in Berkeley County
February 25, 2019Randolph Development has partnered with Portside Investment Group and Synergy Capital to develop Portside Distribution Center in Berkeley County, S.C. Portside Distribution Center will consist of two buildings to…
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FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA moving forward
February 25, 2019Confirms long-term financing with United States Department of Agriculture and construction loan with United Community Bank The FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA closed on long-term financing with USDA on Wednesday, February 20th…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 25, 2019
February 25, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/22/2019 to 02/28/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World PG…
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Increased sales, attendance at 2019 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
February 25, 2019
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is reporting positive preliminary numbers after hosting its 37th annual event to promote wildlife and nature conservation. The not-for-profit event is held yearly during President’s…
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Folly Association of Business to do away with the Folly Gras Festival
February 25, 2019The Folly Gras 2019 Festival that took place on Saturday, February 23 was a huge success in terms of the number of attendees and funds raised, but over the last…
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Event planning companies Yoj Events and Semper Signature Events merge
February 25, 2019Yoj Events and Semper Signature Events have recently merged under the ownership of Monique Semper. The newly formed company will be doing business as Yoj Events, a Semper Signature Co. The…
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2018 champion Satoshi Kodaira will defend hill title at the 51st RBC Heritage
February 25, 2019
Japan’s Satoshi Kodaira will be making his second start at Harbour Town Golf Links to defend his title at the 51st RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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LHWH enhances social media marketing expertise with addition of Justine Schwindel as Content Strategist
February 25, 2019
With more than a decade of high-level marketing experience, Justine Schwindel has joined LHWH Advertising & Public Relations, located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as a content strategist. Schwindel’s marketing career began…
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South Carolina State Museum launches 21st CCLC Afterschool Mars Project
February 25, 2019
The South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) in conjunction with South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), is offering a free afterschool program for six 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) across…
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International Biotechnology Company expands U.S. operations to Midlands Technical College
February 25, 2019
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Enterprise Campus will be the newest center of operations for the French-based company Bluestar of Monaco. Bluestar is one of the world’s most trusted forensic…
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Applications now open for iTs|SC’s Leadership Insurance program
February 25, 2019iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, has opened applications for the 2019 class of its signature Leadership Insurance program. The program – now entering its sixth year – exists…
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Town Theatre welcomes Martin and Seezen to the Board of Governors of the Columbia Stage Society
February 25, 2019Town Theatre is pleased to welcome Lee Martin and Rebecca Seezen to the Board of Governors for the Columbia Stage Society. Lee Martin was born and raised in NYC. She…
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United Community Bank Partners with Blue Star Mothers of America to send care packages to active duty military
February 25, 2019United Community Bank have recently partnered with the Blue Star Mothers of America’s Greenville-Upstate chapter to send care packages to troops serving overseas. The packages were assembled by the…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Specialist
February 25, 2019Rebuild Upstate has hired Kathy Jackson as the new Community Engagement Specialist. Jackson graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in sociology as well as a master’s…
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Instagram executive to speak at The Gibbes Museum of Art’s annual ‘Art of Design’ luncheon
February 25, 2019The Gibbes Museum of Art announced Eva Chen, head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, as the featured speaker for the annual Art of Design luncheon on April 12. Since 2011,…
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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry to reopen following renovations
February 25, 2019The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is set to reopen to the public after an eight week renovation. The museum, closed since January, will open on Saturday, March 2 at…
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Communities celebrate safety with 8th Annual SC Walk and Roll to School Day – March 6
February 25, 2019The Eighth Annual South Carolina Walk to School Day (SC WTSD) is Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Organized by the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Safe Routes to School Program, South Carolina…
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Reviewed. Revised. Relaunched. Council approves revamped Richland Renaissance project
February 25, 2019
Richland County Council recently voted unanimously to proceed with a scaled-down version of the Richland Renaissance project, setting its focus on three priority areas: a facilities plan for government operations,…
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Rhodes joins board of Trustus Theatre
February 25, 2019Janet E. Rhodes, an attorney with Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has joined the board of Trustus Theatre. An award-winning professional non-profit theater, Trustus produces original and adapted works of local…
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Pre/Post Marriage Guide to a successful financial future
February 25, 2019By Anne Marie E. Ashworth Congratulations! Either you are considering getting married, are recently engaged, or are newly married; you aren’t alone. In 2014, the CDC reported 2.14 million…
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ExceeD Real Estate School wins BEST Radio Advertisement at the REGAL Awards Gala for second year
February 25, 2019ExceeD Real Estate School was the proud recipient of the 2018 BEST Radio Advertisement REGAL Award in the Associate category for its Concealed Weapons Permit commercial. On Saturday, February 23rd…
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Edward G. McDonnell named Attorney Member of the Year at the 2018 REGAL Awards Gala
February 25, 2019Presented by the Sales and Marketing Council of Greater Columbia The 30th Anniversary REGAL Awards Gala, presented by the Sales and Marketing Council of Greater Columbia with the Building…
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Museum lecture to assess the effectiveness of the Civil War naval blockade
February 25, 2019The Union blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War was a huge enterprise. To carry it out, the U.S. Navy grew to 500 ships and 100,000 men. But it…
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Five questions for missionary leader Henry Clay
February 25, 2019International Christian missionary pens business leadership book By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Henry Clay, a Christian missionary and missions-leadership project director for the Navigators, has written his…
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Midlands Technical College hosts free art exhibit dedicated to the forgotten children of slavery
February 25, 2019Midlands Technical College (MTC) is hosting a free exhibit dedicated to the impact slavery had on African-American children. This free exhibit by local artist Mary Burkett will be on display…
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Museum lecture to assess the effectiveness of the Civil War naval blockade
February 25, 2019
The Union blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War was a huge enterprise. To carry it out, the U.S. Navy grew to 500 ships and 100,000 men. But it…
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Town Theatre welcomes Martin and Seezen to the Board of Governors of the Columbia Stage Society
February 25, 2019Town Theatre is pleased to welcome Lee Martin and Rebecca Seezen to the Board of Governors for the Columbia Stage Society. Lee Martin was born and raised in NYC. She…
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