Community Service for Rotaract
February 13, 2019Members of the University of South Carolina’s Rotaract Club got hands-on community service experience Feb. 13 when they joined other volunteers from Capital Rotary at Harvest Hope Food Bank for…
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Capital Rotary helps Food Bank
February 13, 2019Foregoing their regular breakfast meeting, Capital Rotary Club members spent an hour of community service volunteer time Feb. 13 at Harvest Hope Food Bank’s Shop Road headquarters in Columbia. They…
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Fireflies in search of National Anthem performers
February 13, 2019
The Columbia Fireflies are seeking talented soloists and groups to perform the National Anthem at Fireflies home games for the 2019 season. With Opening Night (April 4 at 7:05pm) quickly…
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Ransomware webinar on Feb. 20 aims to help businesses avoid cyber attacks
February 13, 2019Ransomware is the biggest cybersecurity threat facing businesses in 2019, with an estimated 4,000 ransomware attacks occurring daily. What’s more, a recent report on South Carolina Public Radio stated that…
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Governor’s School makes bold curriculum changes
February 13, 2019
The Board of Trustees of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently approved the most significant change to the school’s curriculum in recent years. By a…
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Leading statewide association for nursery and landscape professionals, the SCGIA, elects 2019-2020 Board of Directors
February 13, 2019
The members of the South Carolina Green Industry Association (SCGIA) elected their 2019-2020 Board of Directors at the 2019 Annual Trade Show and Convention. The Trade Show was held in Columbia at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention…
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Upcoming gala honors distinguished public school graduates and contributors to SC public education
February 13, 2019
Three distinguished graduates of South Carolina public schools and three state leaders with significant contributions to the field of education will be celebrated at an upcoming gala. The honorees include…
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1214 Bluff Road Sells for $700,000
February 13, 2019
Wilson Kibler’s George McCutchen, CCIM, SIOR, Jeremy Wilson, CPM, and John Metts represented the buyer in a recent sale at 1214 Bluff Road. The property sold for $700,000. S & G Builder…
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CIU completes purchase of blighted properties
February 13, 2019
Partnership with neighborhoods to spur economic development A partnership between Columbia International University and neighborhood leaders in north Columbia has reached a milestone that will transform blighted, crime-attracting properties on…
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LCK welcomes Satyam Pachori as a project coordinator in Columbia
February 13, 2019
LCK announced the addition of Satyam Pachori to its project management team in Columbia. After earning an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering in Bhopal, India, Pachori moved to the U.S. and earned a Master…
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VentureSouth announces 2018 record-breaking results
February 13, 2019
VentureSouth is pleased to announce record-setting results for a fifth consecutive year. In 2018, the South Carolina-based early stage investment firm grew its membership to nearly 300 investors and invested…
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Complimentary valet parking available while dining and shopping on State Street in West Columbia
February 13, 2019The City of West Columbia will be providing complimentary valet parking services to customers frequenting the 100 Block of State Street businesses, in West Columbia, beginning on Wednesday, February 13,…
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City of Columbia urges recognition of Earth Hour – March 30
February 13, 2019The City of Columbia urges citizens to participate in Earth Hour at 8:30p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Joining hundreds of millions of other cities, businesses and…
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Scott and Company announces new professionals
February 13, 2019South Carolina accounting and consulting firm, Scott and Company LLC announced the addition of Mike Aponte and Brandon Larmore to their professional team. Mike Aponte and Brandon Larmore…
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AIA honors 1×1 Design President Asheley Scott St. John with national award
February 13, 20191×1 Design Congratulates President Asheley Scott St. John on 2019 AIA Young Architects Award from National Chapter of the American Institute of Architects The team at 1×1 Design proudly announces…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Madison Younginer as Account Manager
February 13, 2019CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with an office in Irmo, has added Madison Younginer to its business development team as Account Manager. Younginer comes to CarolinaPower following 10 years…
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All About Grits: Millers All Day hosts grits panel during Charleston Wine and Food Festival
February 13, 2019Think you know your favorite breakfast food? It’s time to think again. During a lively discussion with grits expert and author Nathalie Dupree, farmer and miller Greg Johnsman, and Erin…
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2019 Southern Home & Garden Show – March 1-3
February 13, 2019The Southern Home & Garden Show will be held at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina, from Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3. Presented by Jeff Lynch…
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Former death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton to speak at Furman University Feb. 27
February 13, 2019Anthony Ray Hinton will speak about his nearly 30 years on Alabama’s death row Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at Furman University’s McAlister Auditorium. The event, which is free…
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GIS technology available to you
February 13, 2019by Katie Ritchie Have you heard of geographic information systems (GIS)? It’s a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Grounded in geography science, GIS serves many practical purposes. Lexington…
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On the Table Survey results show optimism and engagement in community
February 13, 2019Central Carolina Community Foundation launches Beyond the Table mini-grants to continue the conversations that began at the first On the Table initiative Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ center…
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Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and parade set for Sat., March 2 at City Roots
February 13, 2019The ninth annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-gras-columbia-festival-2019-tickets-55176990865 and parade will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at City Roots Farm in downtown Columbia, S.C.’s Rosewood neighborhood. Hosted by the…
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AIA honors 1×1 Design President Asheley Scott St. John with national award
February 13, 20191×1 Design Congratulates President Asheley Scott St. John on 2019 AIA Young Architects Award from National Chapter of the American Institute of Architects The team at 1×1 Design proudly announces…
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Future engineers invited to Engineers Week Open House – February 16
February 13, 2019“How do drones and airplanes fly? Why do boats float? How do hybrid cars work? Who programs robots and my favorite computer games?” If you’re the parent of a curious…
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NAI Columbia closes 62 acre West Columbia land sale
February 13, 2019NAI Columbia announced the sale of ±62.95 acres of land located on Jessamine Road in West Columbia, SC. Senior brokers Patrick Chambers and Ben Kelly, CCIM represented the seller in…
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Future engineers invited to Engineers Week Open House – February 16
February 13, 2019“How do drones and airplanes fly? Why do boats float? How do hybrid cars work? Who programs robots and my favorite computer games?” If you’re the parent of a curious…
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NAI Columbia closes 62 acre West Columbia land sale
February 13, 2019
NAI Columbia announced the sale of ±62.95 acres of land located on Jessamine Road in West Columbia, SC. Senior brokers Patrick Chambers and Ben Kelly, CCIM represented the seller in…
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Ransomware webinar on Feb. 20 aims to help businesses avoid cyber attacks
February 13, 2019
Ransomware is the biggest cybersecurity threat facing businesses in 2019, with an estimated 4,000 ransomware attacks occurring daily. What’s more, a recent report on South Carolina Public Radio stated that…
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Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and parade set for Sat., March 2 at City Roots
February 13, 2019
The ninth annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-gras-columbia-festival-2019-tickets-55176990865 and parade will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at City Roots Farm in downtown Columbia, S.C.’s Rosewood neighborhood. Hosted by the…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Madison Younginer as Account Manager
February 13, 2019
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with an office in Irmo, has added Madison Younginer to its business development team as Account Manager. Younginer comes to CarolinaPower following 10 years…
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Henry Haitz joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as Charleston market leader
February 13, 2019
Former publisher of The State newspaper joins prominent Southeast insurance brokerage HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Henry…
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On the Table Survey results show optimism and engagement in community
February 13, 2019
Central Carolina Community Foundation launches Beyond the Table mini-grants to continue the conversations that began at the first On the Table initiative Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ center…
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AIA honors 1×1 Design President Asheley Scott St. John with national award
February 13, 2019
1×1 Design Congratulates President Asheley Scott St. John on 2019 AIA Young Architects Award from National Chapter of the American Institute of Architects The team at 1×1 Design proudly announces…
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GIS technology available to you
February 13, 2019
by Katie Ritchie Have you heard of geographic information systems (GIS)? It’s a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Grounded in geography science, GIS serves many practical purposes. Lexington…
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Application process open for Accommodations Tax & Hospitality Tax Grant funding Fiscal Year 2019/2020
February 12, 2019The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2020 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020.) Applications are due by…
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Applications open for Mayor’s Youth Commission
February 12, 2019The Mayor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families is currently accepting applications from high school students who are interested in joining the Mayor’s Youth Commission. Youth must be in good…
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Pete Harper, CCIM and Cameron Yost represented the landlord in the lease of 2,591 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
February 12, 2019Pete Harper, CCIM and Cameron Yost of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of The Atrium want to congratulate Brooks Styles on the recent lease renewal at…
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Lee & Associates announces lease in Cayce
February 12, 2019Ryan Welch, SIOR and Jon-Michael Brock of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Tenant in the lease of a 20,000 SF industrial facility located at 1303 Dunbar Road in Cayce,…
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Forts Sumter and Moultrie legislation passes U.S. Senate
February 12, 2019
This afternoon the United States Senate passed U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Act as part of a larger federal lands package. Scott’s…
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Foxbank Plantation celebrates new pool
February 12, 2019Local community ready to dive in summer 2019 Moncks Corner, SC – Foxbank Plantation in Moncks Corner is thrilled to announce the opening of a second pool in the neighborhood…
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Ambassador Nikki R. Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation
February 12, 2019
Non-Profit Serving Rural South Carolina Students Announces New Board, Staff, and Expansion of Programs The Original Six Foundation (The O6 Foundation) announced that the organization’s founder, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley,…
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Drs. Thom & Betty Gelardi Student Center opens on Sherman College campus
February 12, 2019Sherman College Founder Dr. Thom Gelardi and President Dr. Edwin Cordero at the newly completed Gelardi Student Center at Sherman College of Chiropractic Sherman College of Chiropractic celebrated…
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The Heirloom Companies craft feature staircase and chandelier for new United Community Bank in Spartanburg
February 12, 2019The Heirloom Companies is honored to have crafted the signature staircase and chandelier for Spartanburg, S.C.’s new United Community Bank, located at the corner of Pine and East Main Streets.…
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Ten at the Top (TATT) to host the PIQUE: An Upstate young professionals conference on March 25
February 12, 2019Ten at the Top (TATT) will host the PIQUE, an event focusing on the collaboration and connection of young professionals in the ten-county Upstate, which includes Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville,…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year award
February 12, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders from across Palmetto state to Board of Directors
February 12, 2019Organization’s Boards spans state, industry segments to provide unique blend of expertise for advancing South Carolina’s life sciences industry Less than two years after initiating a comprehensive relaunch of the…
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Stars and Strikes brings new family entertainment to Irmo
February 12, 2019
Georgia-based Stars and Strikes recently announced plans to open a new family entertainment center in Irmo, South Carolina in the 4th Quarter of 2019, their second location in South Carolina. The 50,000 square foot facility located at 800…
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Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Serve & Connect to expand ‘Greg’s Groceries’
February 12, 2019
Dominion Energy has awarded a $10,000 grant to Serve & Connect to support Greg’s Groceries. An initiative within Serve & Connect’s Compassionate Acts Program, Greg’s Groceries provides officers with boxes…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
February 12, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking five (5) Applicants. The purpose of BPAC…
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GSSM honors Dr. Julian Smith III with Distinguished Research Leadership Award
February 11, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Dr. Julian Smith III with its 2019 Distinguished Research Leadership Award during the School’s 30th annual Research Colloquium Saturday,…
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