BHSA recognizes Legislators of the Year
January 17, 2019
Senator Kevin Johnson was awarded the Behavioral Health Services Association (BHSA) Legislator of the Year for the SC Senate and Representative Richard “Richie” Yow was recognized as the Legislator of…
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Tony K. Cox named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 17, 2019
Tony K. Cox, of Horry County, was named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in…
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Robert D. “Robby” Robbins named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 17, 2019
Robert D. “Robby” Robbins, of Summerville, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in Columbia.…
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Housing for All – Mount Pleasant announces executive hires
January 17, 2019Housing for All – Mount Pleasant, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to fostering attainable housing efforts in South Carolina’s fourth-largest municipality, is pleased to announce two executive hires to meet…
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Caldwell Commercial announces lease renewal at 1014 Bankton Circle
January 17, 2019Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial, announces the 4,048SF expansion of MedTrust at 1014 Bankton Circle, Hanahan, SC. MedTrust is mobile healthcare provider with a business model focused on serving…
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Fuyao North America launching new Greenville County processing center
January 17, 2019Auto Glass Supplier Creating 70 New Jobs Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in…
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Gov. McMaster, Senate President Peeler, House Speaker Lucas request state agency to develop new education funding formula
January 17, 2019Governor Henry McMaster, Senate President Harvey Peeler, and House Speaker Jay Lucas penned a letter to Frank Rainwater, Executive Director of the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA)…
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Chris Hurley of IntelliSystems earns cyber security certification
January 17, 2019
Chris Hurley of IntelliSystems has completed training and is now certified as an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). This certification is the globally accepted standard of achievement for experienced…
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Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
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Central Carolina REALTORS® Association elects Charles Caughman 2019 President
January 17, 2019REALTOR® leader to spearhead organization of more than 2,600 members Charles Caughman, Broker in Charge/Owner of Weichert REALTORS® Caughman Co., was inducted as 2019 President of the Central Carolina REALTORS®…
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NAI Columbia launches new partnership
January 17, 2019NAI Columbia, a full service commercial real estate firm, officially launched on January 1, 2019. The new company is a partnership with NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, SC) and eight local…
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Midlands Alcohol Enforcement Team Honors Local Law Enforcement Champions for their Outstanding Contributions
January 17, 2019
On January 16, 2019 the Midlands Alcohol Enforcement Team (AET) and the Law Enforcement Advisory Council (LEAC) hosted an event to recognize five local law enforcement officers for their outstanding…
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Thousands of school choice supporters to rally at South Carolina capitol building
January 17, 2019
Thousands of South Carolinians will celebrate National School Choice Week on Wednesday, Jan. 23. There will be a large march of students, teachers, families and advocates through downtown Columbia that concludes with a…
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First Community Corporation announces record annual earnings, fourth quarter earnings and increased cash dividend
January 17, 2019
Highlights Net income of $11.2 million in 2018 and $2.7 million for the fourth quarter Increased cash dividend to $0.11 per common share, the 68th consecutive quarter of cash dividends paid to common shareholders, highest dividend ever…
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NAI Columbia launches new partnership
January 17, 2019
NAI Columbia, a full service commercial real estate firm, officially launched on January 1, 2019. The new company is a partnership with NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, SC) and eight local…
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Central Carolina REALTORS® Association elects Charles Caughman 2019 President
January 17, 2019
REALTOR® leader to spearhead organization of more than 2,600 members Charles Caughman, Broker in Charge/Owner of Weichert REALTORS® Caughman Co., was inducted as 2019 President of the Central Carolina REALTORS®…
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Human trafficking is modern-day slavery
January 17, 2019
Human trafficking is a growing multi-billion-dollar crime worldwide. Victims include children, the homeless or people from difficult family situations, undocumented immigrants and the disabled. Capital Rotarians heard details from Jan.…
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One Columbia launches improved public art directory
January 16, 2019
One Columbia for Arts and History announced the launch of an updated and improved directory of public art cataloging sculptures, murals and monuments found around the Midlands. The directory can…
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S.C. State Fair earns international honors for marketing campaign
January 16, 2019The South Carolina State Fair has been named a multiple award winner for its 2018 promotional campaign by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. The fair received four first place…
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Human trafficking is modern-day slavery
January 16, 2019Human trafficking is a growing multi-billion-dollar crime worldwide. Victims include children, the homeless or people from difficult family situations, undocumented immigrants and the disabled. Capital Rotarians heard details from Jan.…
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S.C. Ethics Bowl comes to Wofford
January 16, 2019
Ten high schools from around the state will compete Saturday, Jan. 26, in the inaugural South Carolina Regional High School Ethics Bowl at Wofford College, hosted by the Department of…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in the lease of 2,084 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
January 16, 2019Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Landlord in the lease of 2,084 SF of office space at Northwoods Business Park located at 2154 N. Center Street…
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The Baker School of Business offers #1 Online MBA program in South Carolina
January 16, 2019
The Citadel Graduate College offers the #1 Online MBA program in the state of South Carolina, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report in an announcement made Jan. 15. Of all…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells North Charleston land for future apartments
January 16, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 15 acres of land located near the intersection of Ingleside and Webber Boulevards in North Charleston, South Carolina. DD Ingleside…
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Graduate Nursing Program ranks among nation’s best
January 16, 2019The MUSC College of Nursing continues to rank among the nation’s best. According to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Graduate Nursing Program rankings released today, the College of…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors members
January 16, 2019
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of six new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The six new members…
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2019 MLK celebration award recipients announced
January 16, 2019The chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the chief executive officer of a community development fund, and an organization made up of South Carolina nonprofits will be honored…
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Nations first high speed chase warning system launches in South Carolina
January 16, 2019PursuitAlert, a warning system to notify the public in real time when an active high speed police chase is nearby, announces its launch in South Carolina. The Oconee County Sheriff’s…
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EngenuitySC to Host Midlands Regional Competitiveness Week, Jan. 28-Feb. 1
January 16, 2019Week focused on economic competitiveness includes diverse roster of community events EngenuitySC, a Columbia-based nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, has announced the schedule for its second…
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Midlands Technical College dedicates president’s board room to honor Commissioner and educator Pete Sercer
January 16, 2019
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has officially named the president’s executive board room on its Beltline Campus as the Dr. Peter E. Sercer, Sr. Executive Board Room.Sercer, who passed away last year, served…
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Realtor team, Sarah Price & Evette McCafferty, join Coldwell Banker in Lexington
January 16, 2019Realtor team, Sarah Price & Evette McCafferty, have joined Coldwell Banker residential realty in Lexington. Sarah Price and Evette McCafferty bring a professional but fun feel to the world of…
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Director Hartley Powell to continue leading S.C. Department of Revenue
January 16, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Hartley Powell will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). Director Powell was first appointed to his current position…
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Ashley Johnson joins Robinson Gray as associate
January 16, 2019Ashley Johnson has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate, focusing on workers’ compensation. Ashley received her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in 2010 and juris…
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Celebrating champions of the robotics circuit
January 16, 2019Two Meadow Glen Middle robotics teams returned to the winners’ circle, with both teams earning accolades for their ingenuity and engineering skills. This season’s FIRST LEGO League theme, Into Orbit,…
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Russell Bauknight named managing shareholder of Bauknight Pietras & Stormer
January 16, 2019
He succeeds Ken Bauknight who held the position for 28 years. Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that Russell Bauknight has been elected to serve as the firm’s managing…
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Google and State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman bring WiFi school buses to Lexington
January 16, 2019
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and Google teamed up to announce a new initiative designed to help close the homework gap for students with long commutes Yesterday, Google and…
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Statement from the SC Chamber of Commerce on Governor McMaster’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget
January 16, 2019SC Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Ted Pitts, released the following statement on the unveiling of Governor Henry McMaster’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget: “Governor McMaster’s Executive Budget focuses…
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GeoCarolinas Conference to be held in Charlotte March 4-5
January 16, 2019The Carolinas Chapter of the Geo-Institute announced the second GeoCarolinas Conference. The event will take place March 4 and 5, 2019 at the UNC Charlotte Center City in Charlotte, North…
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The SEFA Group announces promotion of Bill Fedorka to VP
January 16, 2019Bill Fedorka, P.E., is named VP of Engineering & Projects for The SEFA Group Bill Fedorka, P.E., has been promoted to Vice President, Engineering & Projects at The SEFA Group,…
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New Photographic Society of SC announces inaugural event – January 30th
January 16, 2019
A Unique Repertoire Showcasing Local Photographers The Photographic Society of South Carolina (PSSC) sets off their first year by hosting a benefit Pop-Up photography show on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.…
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S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation to launch Pen to Paper Tour
January 16, 2019
Statewide tour aims to connect the innovation community The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation announced a Pen to Paper Tour of various innovation and incubator locations across…
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South Carolina counties receive more than $226 million in 2018 property tax payments
January 16, 2019
Property tax payments from SCANA and its subsidiaries, which are becoming Dominion Energy Company pays approximately $17 million more than last year Richland, Lexington counties receive largest payments SCANA Corporation…
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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
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Benchmark Litigation recognizes HSB and John Tiller
January 16, 2019Benchmark Litigation has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Tiller as a Local Litigation Star in the areas of Product Liability and Securities in its 2019 rankings. Benchmark Litigation also ranked…
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Tru by Hilton breaks ground in Columbia
January 16, 2019
Parks Hospitality Group broke ground on a new Tru by Hilton property located in Columbia, South Carolina. The 117-room, four-story hotel will be located at 183 Stoneridge Road and will be owned and…
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Lexington District One begins Beechwood zoning process
January 16, 2019Beechwood Middle opens August 2019 At the January 15, 2019 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board heard the first reading of recommended attendance…
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South Carolina issuing February SNAP benefits early
January 16, 2019
February payments will be made Thursday because of government shutdown The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will be issuing February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits early as a result…
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Earn Accredited High School Diploma through Richland Library – January 23
January 16, 2019Take control and reach for an educational milestone on your time, thanks to Richland Library’s new program, Career Online High School. Designed to reengage adults and prepare them for other…
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Kelly Morrow joins Robinson Gray as member
January 16, 2019Kelly F. Morrow has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member, focusing on workers’ compensation and workers’ compensation mediation. “We’re proud to have Kelly join the firm,” said Cal…
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Relic Room adds a rare LeMat Revolver to its collections
January 16, 2019The LeMat Grape Shot Revolver is one of the most remarkable firearms ever produced at any time – past, present or (if science-fiction writers are to be believed) future. And…
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