Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer establishes Columbia office
June 10, 2019
Addition of Spencer Green to the South Carolina Brokerage Team Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced they have established an office in Columbia, South Carolina, located at 1320 Main Street,…
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SC State young alumnus appointed to SC CMA board
June 10, 2019
SC State alumnus and former Student Government Association (SGA) president, Juwan Ayers, was recently appointed to the board of South Carolina’s Commission for Minority Affairs (CMA). Ayers was confirmed to…
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ABC Carolinas Chapter recognizes Class of 2019 Apprenticeship & Craft Training Graduates
June 10, 2019Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter, which has councils in the Upstate, Midlands and Lowcountry, recently celebrated the graduating Class of 2019 for the Chapter’s Apprenticeship & Craft Training…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 10, 2019
June 10, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/07/2019 to 06/13/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Secret Life Of Pets 2 1 $46,652,680 $47,577,680 2 Dark Phoenix 1 $32,828,348…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Langford graduates from Leadership Columbia
June 10, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that John Langford recently graduated from Leadership Columbia. Leadership Columbia was founded by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce in 1972. Each year, approximately 60 professionals are…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Brian K. Heaberlin, MD
June 10, 2019
Physician Will Practice at Lexington ENT & Allergy Lexington Medical Center welcomed Brian K. Heaberlin, MD, to the hospital’s network of care. Dr. Heaberlin will work at Lexington ENT &…
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The SC Confederate Relic Room’s oldest artifact is a 400-year-old Japanese sword
June 10, 2019
One day in the cinder-coated hell that was Iwo Jima in March 1945, Sgt. Nealy Adolph Sweat of Summerville, S.C., single-handedly killed five Japanese soldiers. The last one was an…
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Mashburn Construction adds James Hudson as new Business Development Director
June 10, 2019
Mashburn Construction, announced the hire of James Hudson as Business Development Director for the company’s Greenville, SC Office. James brings over 10 years of business development experience, primarily in the…
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Wells Fargo invests $75,000 to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
June 10, 2019Wells Fargo presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local early childhood literacy efforts. “When companies like Wells Fargo invest in our children,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Shelly Kelly as new Senior Counsel
June 10, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has appointed Shelly Kelly as the agency’s new Senior Counsel. Kelly is an attorney with more than two decades of experience in regulatory, administrative, contract,…
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Two S.C. sites receive federal funding for environmental cleanup projects
June 7, 2019
Two South Carolina brownfields will receive funding for environmental remediation projects, announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s. The cities of Camden and Easley are each recipients of $300,000 Brownfield Assessment…
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Frampton Construction wraps up one Blake project, digs into another
June 7, 2019
Frampton Construction Company, LLC has completed work on The Blake at Baxter Village and is now underway on construction of The Blake at Hollingsworth Park. Located just off Highway 77…
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Richland County names new Administrator
June 7, 2019
Richland County Council announced the selection of Leonardo Brown as the new Richland County Administrator. Brown, who currently serves as County Administrator for Smith County, Texas, is scheduled to start on July 15. Following a…
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Growing Home Southeast adds new Chief Operating Officer
June 7, 2019
Growing Home Southeast welcomed Dr. Beverly Buscemi as its new Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Buscemi joins the organization with more than 20 years of human services management, administrative, and direct…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy rebrands to Fact Forward
June 7, 2019
The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is now Fact Forward. After 25 years of commitment to South Carolina, we have recognized the need to encompass all that we…
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The little-known number at the root of S.C.’s biggest problem
June 7, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Seven and a quarter percent. That’s the official “assumed rate of return” for South Carolina’s retiree pension system. In other words, state officials tell…
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AllSouth Forest Acres location now open
June 6, 2019
AllSouth Federal Credit Union has opened their new full-service branch located in Forest Acres at 2121 N. Beltline Boulevard in Columbia. The new location, designed by Lambert Architecture + Construction…
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1×1 Design welcomes Kylie Walker and Christian Bravo
June 6, 20191×1 Design announced the addition of two summer interns in Architecture: Kylie Walker and Christian Bravo. Kylie Walker, originally from the Midlands, graduated in May 2019 with her Bachelor of…
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AllSouth annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament raises $7,500
June 6, 2019
AllSouth Federal Credit Union raised $7,500.00 for Friends of Fisher House, Columbia, South Carolina. The funds were raised during their 23rd annual Soldiers & Vets Charity Golf Tournament which took…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes new members to S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
June 6, 2019
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomed two new appointees to the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions as part of the board’s monthly meeting. Billy Byrd and Charles “Chuck” H. Stuart…
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Cook & James expands with additional office and attorney Stacey Besser
June 6, 2019
Atlanta-area real estate firm known for “at home” closings opens new Woodstock, Ga. location and hires attorney to service additional business in South Carolina Cook & James, the Atlanta-based real…
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Waitr transitions Columbia business to Bite Squad
June 5, 2019
National food delivery companies consolidate local food delivery offerings Waitr announced it is integrating its Columbia area business with Bite Squad, the restaurant delivery company Waitr acquired earlier this year.…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful awarded $20,000 to support bridge restoration
June 5, 2019
Keep America Beautiful Grants $20,000 to Keep the Midlands Beautiful in Its Effort to Restore Washed Out Bridge at Michael J. and Mary Meech Mungo Park after 2015 Flood Community…
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Bestselling author to speak at Lourie Center’s Annual Meeting
June 5, 2019
The Lourie Center is hosting its Annual Member’s Meeting and Breakfast on Thursday June 27, 9-10:30 am. We will announce new board members, enjoy a year-end report from our executive…
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Tourism to Congaree National Park creates $8.7 million in economic benefits
June 5, 2019
Report shows visitor spending supports 93 jobs in local economy A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 145,928 visitors to Congaree National Park in 2018 spent $7,415,000 in…
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Take a bite out of hunger and save on Zoo admission during Toucan Tuesdays
June 5, 2019Annual Food Drive Benefitting Harvest Hope Food Bank Begins June 11 Planning a trip to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden this summer? Guests visiting on a Toucan Tuesday will receive BOGO…
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Lane closures planned for westbound portion of Killian Road over I-77 in Richland County
June 5, 2019Bridge Rehabilitation to begin the night of June 10 and last approx. 6 weeks The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces a lane closure beginning the night of June…
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Charter Institute at Erskine’s Celina Patton awarded for outstanding contributions in education
June 5, 2019
Celina Patton, Chief of Student Services for the Charter Institute at Erskine, was recognized by the South Carolina Association of School Psychologists (SCASP) with their 2019 Outstanding Contributions in Education…
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DHEC accepting nominations for ‘Community Stars’
June 5, 2019
Nominations are now being accepted for Community Star awards that spotlight some of South Carolina’s advocates for a better environment and healthier communities. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental…
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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin & McDonald’s franchisees highlight Columbia’s summer hiring initiative
June 5, 2019
McDonald’s and its independent franchisees expect to hire close to 7,000 people in South Carolina this summer McDonald’s and Mayor Steve Benjamin are highlighting McDonald’s summer hiring initiative and its…
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The COMET Community Listening Session scheduled for Batesburg-Leesville
June 5, 2019
The COMET transit system is continuing its series of public listening sessions throughout the Midlands to solicit input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvements. Attendees are asked…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union begins construction on new Red Bank branch
June 5, 2019
SAFE Federal Credit Union broke ground on their newest branch located in the Red Bank community of Lexington, South Carolina on May 29th. Located on Brevard Parkway, the 2,825 square…
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Rotarians aid local family, charity
June 5, 2019
Capital Rotarians have given a helping hand to a local family and to a local charity as part of the club’s commitment to community service, according to president Philip Flynn.…
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Dawn Hunt named chair of 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K
June 5, 2019
Dawn Hunt has been named chair of the 29th Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 5K + 10K, signature fundraising events led by Prisma Health Midlands Foundation.…
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CSMS wins national award for ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’
June 5, 2019
Carolina Springs Middle earned a national honor for building strong connections between students and adults, creating an environment where everyone can look forward to coming to school. The Flippen Group…
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Two Rotary Foundation donors recognized
June 5, 2019
Capital Rotary president Philip Flynn (center in photo) congratulates Jimmy Gibbs (left) and Bud Foy for earning Paul Harris Fellow Plus-Four honors recognizing their continued contributions to The Rotary Foundation,…
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How to win the war with your rivals
June 5, 2019
By Jerry Bellune Remember what Sun Tzu taught us in his “Art of War” – know your strengths and weaknesses and your competitors’, too. Our competitors are in print,…
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Midlands School Library reopens doors to entire community this summer
June 5, 2019
While school may be out for the summer, the library at Lower Richland High School (2615 Lower Richland Boulevard) is in session. Richland Library is once again enacting the space…
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USC prof touts “Saving the South’s Flavors”
June 5, 2019
University of South Carolina professor Dr. David Shields brought a tasty message as Capital Rotary’s June 5 guest speaker. Shields (flanked in photo by Rotarians Chris Myers at left and…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors hosts third annual FinTrust Financial Forum
June 4, 2019
On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FinTrust Capital Advisors hosted an informative, collaborative conference focused on innovation and intellectual property at Zen in downtown Greenville. The FinTrust Financial Forum featured eight…
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BB&T gift benefits Lexington District One International Baccalaureate students
June 4, 2019
Lexington County School District One held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lexington High School on Thursday, May 30, 2019, to commemorate BB&T’s investment in the district’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.…
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SC Center for Fathers and Families launches 2nd Annual “Reel Connection” Father’s Day campaign
June 4, 2019The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (Center) has launched its 2nd Annual Reel Connection Campaign, part of the nonprofit’s annual Father’s Day appeal. Anchoring the campaign is Bassmaster Champion…
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LS3P welcomes Abigail Hollingsworth
June 4, 2019
LS3P welcomes Abigail Hollingsworth, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as a Marketing Coordinator. Hollingsworth, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from the University of South Carolina,…
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NAI Columbia arranges two office leases at Colonial Village in Columbia
June 4, 2019
NAI Columbia Director of Retail Services and Principal Patrick Palmer, CCIM and Senior Broker and Principal Jeff Hein, SIOR represented the landlord in the lease transaction of two suites at…
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Leaving the Nest: Financial Strategies for Life After College
June 4, 2019
By Ann J. Beckwith, CFP® With spring upon us, nearly 3 million college students are preparing to proudly accept their hard-earned college diplomas and storm the “real world.” With…
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It’s budget time. Your participation is vital.
June 4, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Followers of today’s political news are treated to plenty of fireworks, fanfare and theatrics. There’s talk of contempt charges and “constitutional crises,” of tariffs…
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Country music artist Cody Webb promotes tourism in his home town
June 3, 2019The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Office (CCLMC) is in partnership with Nashville Country Music Star, Cody Webb. Webb grew up in Saluda County on Lake Murray and is…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 3, 2019
June 3, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/31/2019 to 06/06/2019 Rank Title Distributor Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aladdin Disney 2 $42,840,544.00 $185,537,718.00 2 Rocketman Paramount 1 $25,725,722.00 $25,725,722.00 3…
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Woodlands along two S.C. rivers, now conserved
June 3, 2019
Nearly 140 acres of natural and scenic woodlands bordered by two major South Carolina rivers surrounded by the U.S. Sumter National Forest are now protected, thanks to the collaborative efforts…
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Sara Green announced as Executive Director of South Carolina Wildlife Federation
June 3, 2019
SC Wildlife Federation poised for growth with new Executive Director The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has named Sara K. Green as Executive Director. Green is the sixth Executive Director…
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