REI Co-Op to open 20,000 sq. ft. store in Columbia’s BullStreet District
March 26, 2019New retailer known for quality outdoor gear to locate to downtown Columbia REI Co-op announced plans to build a 20,000 sq. ft. store in the BullStreet District in downtown…
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Mashburn Construction company adds Tori Wallace-Babcock to Upstate office
March 26, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Tori Wallace-Babcock as Assistant Project Manager for the company’s Greenville Office. Tori brings over 7 years of development, real estate, and construction related experience…
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Mixed-use development coming to Cottontown
March 26, 2019NOMA Station, a new mixed-use development is coming to the historic Cottontown neighborhood in Columbia at the corner of Main Street and Confederate Avenue. A new single-story shell structure designed…
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‘Making a Difference’ for diverse populations
March 26, 2019
Families who work with Lexington District One Parent Educator Gigi E. Towers know she makes a positive difference in their child’s education. Now, the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs…
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Davis joins Morton & Gettys as an associate
March 26, 2019
Davis C. Riddle has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will include corporate law, commercial leasing and commercial real estate and development. Riddle is a licensed attorney…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh, The Transit Guy
March 26, 2019
By John Andoh Welcome to COMET Chat! This is a monthly feature where I would give updates on The COMET progress, as the Central Midlands leading mobility manager in…
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Bank of America Private Bank expands South Carolina Team
March 25, 2019
Bank of America Private Bank today announced two strategic new hires, emphasizing the firm’s ongoing commitment to the Columbia, South Carolina community. Columbia is home to 826,600 residents and boasts…
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Creston Dental opens 3 new offices in the Columbia area
March 25, 2019
Affordable Dental Care and Oral Health Education for Patients of All Ages Creston Dental & Braces, a kids-focused family dental practice, will be opening its doors to the Columbia community…
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DHEC partners with veterinarians to offer low-cost rabies vaccinations
March 25, 2019
Several South Carolina veterinarians are partnering with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) this spring to help pet owners protect themselves, their families, communities and pets from…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 25, 2019
March 25, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 03/22/2019 to 03/28/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Us R Universal 1 3,741 $71,117,625 $71,117,625 2 Captain…
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Mayor Benjamin and City of Columbia announce Columbia Youth Commission election
March 25, 2019Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia are relaunching the Columbia Youth Commission program and will hold an election for students in Richland and Lexington counties on May…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd tops Bond Buyer list for 2018
March 25, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Public Finance practice group closed over $1.5 billion of bond transactions in 2018, placing the firm first among South Carolina law firms for overall volume, according to…
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Sen. Cory Booker to serve as SC State commencement speaker
March 25, 2019
SC State University will hold its spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at the Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. New Jersey senator and 2020 presidential candidate, Cory…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
March 25, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Ryan McCue represented the buyer in the purchase…
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RCSD deputy honored by neighborhood crime watch
March 25, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Corporal Marcus Kim, a Community Action Team (CAT) supervisor with the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), was recognized last week by the Charleswood neighborhood in…
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Come Wish Upon a Star with Town Theatre’s My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto’s Musical Tale
March 25, 2019With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Pocahontas, Wicked, Pippin) and book by David I. Stern, My Son Pinocchio is based on the classic tale of Pinocchio but told from…
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State Barbecue Champion named at Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival
March 25, 2019
The 8th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival named a new State Barbecue Champion on Saturday, March 23. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture hosted this competition at the…
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PC student’s artwork challenges, Heals
March 25, 2019An exhibit featuring the artwork of Presbyterian College senior art major Lauren Adkins, of Simpsonville, S.C., is now on display at the Elizabeth Stone Harper Gallery. The exhibit will run…
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The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to Columbia this week for the first time in almost 50 years
March 22, 2019It’s great to have March Madness in Columbia. This weekend, the tournament is returning to Columbia for the first time in almost 50 years. Remember, tourism is up 50% in…
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Fisher Phillips attorneys named to BTI’s Client Service All Stars
March 22, 2019
Fisher Phillips announces that two of the firm’s labor and employment attorneys have been chosen as legal “Client Service All-Stars” by the BTI Consulting Group. Michael R. Galey, a partner…
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Former Probate Judge Munford Scott joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
March 22, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomed J. Munford Scott, Jr. to the firm. Munford joins the Florence office as Special Counsel and represents clients in the areas of probate law, tax and…
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Kimberly R. Lyons, Ph.D., joins SC Asphalt Pavement Association as Technical Director
March 22, 2019
The South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA) announced that Kimberly R. Lyons, Ph.D. has joined SCAPA as the Technical Director. Prior to joining SCAPA, Dr. Lyons served as Geotechnical Project…
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Small Business Alliance hosts Caffeinated Conversations: Making the Most of Your Advertising Dollars – March 27
March 22, 2019Join United Way’s Small Business Alliance on Wednesday, March 27 at 7:45 a.m. for Caffeinated Conversations with a panel of local experts in the marketing and advertising industry. The panel…
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Quackenbush Architect Robyn Rogers Named to The State’s 2019 “20 Under 40” Class
March 22, 2019Robyn Fisher Rogers, AIA, LEED Green Associate Architect at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, has been named by The State newspaper to its “20 Under 40” class for 2019, for her…
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NAMIWalks coming to Finlay Park May 4
March 22, 2019Help end the stigma around mental illness and save the date for NAMIWalks on May 4 in Finlay Park at 930 Laurel St. in downtown Columbia. Onsite registration is at…
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Sistercare receiving USC’s Community Partner Award
March 22, 2019
10th Annual Stand Up Carolina Hero Awards Banquet on March 26th The Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention (SAVIP) office at the University of South Carolina unanimously chose Sistercare…
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Lexington District One finalizes Beechwood Middle zoning plan
March 21, 2019
Beechwood Middle opens August 2019 At the March 19, 2019 Board Meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved attendance lines for Beechwood Middle…
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Cybersecurity Legal Institute to show businesses how to guard against a cyberattack – April 4
March 21, 2019
Tickets are available at https://uofsclaw.us/cyberlawtix19. The Cybersecurity Legal Institute at the University of South Carolina School of Law is helping businesses learn how to manage cyber risk and be prepared…
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Lexington District One moves ahead with Lexington Middle School relocation
March 21, 2019
On Tuesday during its March 19, 2019 Board Meeting the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees accepted the administration’s recommendation to enter into option agreements related to land…
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Robinson Gray member Bobby Stepp honored at Leadership in Law awards
March 21, 2019
Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC is pleased to announce Bobby Stepp was honored at the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2019 Leadership in Law awards dinner held Friday, March 15,…
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SCAEOP announces award recipients
March 21, 2019
The South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) recognized their Educational Administrator of the Year, Office Professional of the Year and Student Scholarship recipients at its recent annual conference.…
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Emmanuel Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ breaks ground on new addition for members
March 21, 2019Hill Construction and Talmage Architects joined Bishop Rickie Jackson and members of Emmanuel Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ to break ground on their new Family Life Center. Located…
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Mark Cartin joins CBRE’s Columbia, SC, office as Vice President, Valuation & Advisory Services
March 21, 2019
CBRE announced that Mark Cartin has joined the firm as Vice President, Valuation & Advisory Services. He is based in Columbia, SC. “We’re very excited to welcome Mark to our…
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TransformSC announces Anderson Mill Elementary School and Sumter Career and Technology Center as newest network schools
March 21, 2019
Explores the Benefits of Project-based Learning at 2019 Annual Conference TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), has announced Anderson Mill Elementary School from Spartanburg…
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New CBD wellness shop opens on Devine
March 21, 2019
Retail location sells oils, topicals, edibles and pet treats Vereci, a Columbia-based wellness shop, opened a brick-and-mortar retail location at 2323 Devine Street on Monday, March 11, 2019. Vereci’s expert…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame honors USofC’s Harold White with its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award
March 21, 2019The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) has posthumously named Harold White its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient. The annual honor is presented to encourage the type…
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All-state musicians harmonize with the best
March 21, 2019Lexington District One student musicians joined a prestigious group of performers this month to learn from and play with the best. Students from middle and high school bands auditioned for…
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West Columbia donates retired fire department air packs to Lexington School District Two’s Innovation Center
March 21, 2019West Columbia City Council recognized Lexington School District Two’s Innovation Center teacher David Crossland and students for their efforts in training future firefighters. The City has supported the innovative program…
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Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull moves to Lady Street
March 21, 2019
Saturday, April 6 at 1200 Lady St. Curing Kids Cancer and the Columbia Fire Department are teaming up with Mayor Steve Benjamin for the sixth annual Fire Truck Pull. The…
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Joint Resolution on establishing process for the sale of Santee Cooper gets first reading
March 21, 2019
The South Carolina House gave first reading to a Joint Resolution to authorize the Public Service Authority Evaluation and Recommendation Committee to receive and approve offers to purchase state-owned utility…
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Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival returns to State Farmers Market
March 21, 2019
The 8th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, one of the Midlands’ most anticipated events of the year, returns to the State Farmers Market on Saturday, March 23 from…
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Colonial Life recognizes top customer service employees
March 21, 2019Fifty-one Columbia-based employees of Colonial Life and Unum were recently recognized for superior customer service. The group selected for the company’s prestigious Aspire program was chosen from more than…
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Legendary Sugar Hill Gang and the Furious Five added to World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day Festival lineup
March 21, 2019
Love, Peace & Hip-Hop is proud to announce two major additions to its festival lineup for the seventh Annual World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day on Saturday, April 13. The legendary…
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Construction on Pavilions at Centennial Park moving rapidly
March 20, 2019
Construction on the Pavilions at Centennial Park is moving along rapidly. With the cooperation of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina and their trade partners, the project is…
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Red Rose Festival Photography Contest – 2019 call to artists
March 20, 2019Red Rose Festival Photography Contest & Exhibition sponsored by the Lancaster County Council of the Arts will take part with the annual Red Rose Festival on May 19/20, 2017 downtown…
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Second USC Student Eyes Global Grant Scholarship
March 20, 2019
The Class of 2020’s Grace Cooney is the second University of South Carolina student asking Capital Rotary Club to endorse her application for a Global Grant Scholarship. Cooney (shown in…
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March Madness fun at the State Museum all week!
March 20, 2019Superhero Saturday, March 23 Guests are invited to dress up as their favorite superhero to experience the museum’s blockbuster, Hall of Heroes. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. special superheros will…
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Bayne honored by SC Lawyers Weekly; named “Lawyer of the Year”
March 20, 2019
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce that attorney Brett Bayne was honored at an event hosted bySC Lawyers Weekly at the Francis Marion Hotel…
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SC State awarded over $400,000 to build its capacity to compete for research funds
March 20, 2019
SC State has been awarded $404,992 by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The funds will support the implementation of technical assistance workshops for faculty at…
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First phase of Gonzalez Gardens Community Redevelopment begins
March 20, 2019
The first phase of construction on a new multi-family development on the former Gonzales Gardens site has begun that will incorporate a mixed-income living environment. The 15.56 acre property is…
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