Jackson hires Jerica Norris as staff accountant
January 14, 2019Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Jerica Norris as staff accountant. Norris comes to Jackson with experience in accounting, finance…
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South Carolina’s first student film festival announces call for entries
January 14, 2019Doko Film Fest, a competitive showcase event featuring the work of student filmmakers ages 15 to 18, is pleased to announce that entries are officially being accepted for its inaugural…
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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP launches Womble Bond Dickinson Lobby LLC to provide government relations services in South Carolina
January 14, 2019
Lobbyists John DeWorken & Sunnie Harmon to lead WBD Lobby Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has launched WBD Lobby, a new subsidiary that will provide government relations and professional lobbying…
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LS3P announces new leadership roles
January 14, 2019LS3P, an architecture, interiors, and planning firm with eight offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, is pleased to announce several key leadership changes effective February 1, 2019. •…
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United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts the inaugural Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Charity Tournament
January 14, 2019United Way of the Midlands’ Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its inaugural Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament at The Venue on Main on February 11, 2019. “As…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeastern Region announces its 2019 Columbia Local Steering Committee leadership
January 14, 2019
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Region announced its Columbia Local Steering Committee leadership for 2019. The Southeastern Region is one of the largest in the international organization of LMA,…
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Ken May to retire from S.C. Arts Commission after 33 years
January 14, 2019
Ken May will retire from leading the South Carolina Arts Commission in 2019 after 33 years working to improve equity in and access to the state’s arts, culture, and traditions.…
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docs24 intent on customizing, revolutionizing marketing solutions with addition of North American operations in South Carolina
January 14, 2019
Agile marketing, business content and brand management solution provider assists organizations globally by enhancing quality, ensuring consistency, improving efficiency of mission-critical messaging Edinburgh, Scotland-based docs24, a provider of a revolutionary…
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United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts the inaugural Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Charity Tournament
January 14, 2019United Way of the Midlands’ Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its inaugural Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament at The Venue on Main on February 11, 2019. “As…
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South Carolina’s first student film festival announces call for entries
January 14, 2019
Doko Film Fest, a competitive showcase event featuring the work of student filmmakers ages 15 to 18, is pleased to announce that entries are officially being accepted for its inaugural…
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LS3P welcomes Margaret Clarkson
January 14, 2019
LS3P welcomes Margaret Clarkson, who joins the firm’s Columbia, SC office as a member of the Business Development team. Clarkson brings extensive experience in development, fundraising, public relations, marketing and…
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LS3P announces new leadership roles
January 14, 2019
LS3P, an architecture, interiors, and planning firm with eight offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, is pleased to announce several key leadership changes effective February 1, 2019. •…
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Prisma Health launches national search for new CEO
January 11, 2019
Prisma Health has launched a national search for its new chief executive officer (CEO) to lead the organization formed by the partnership of South Carolina’s largest health care systems, Greenville…
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Companion Life awarded 17th consecutive A+ rating from A.M. Best
January 11, 2019
A.M. Best Company, which describes itself as the world’s oldest and most influential insurance rating and information source, designated Companion Life Insurance Co., (including its subsidiaries Niagara Life and Health…
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The COMET launches The COMET On The GO! with Lyft
January 11, 2019
The COMET is helping you go around the Columbia Metropolitan Area easily! Effective January 1, 2019, The COMET is subsidizing up to $5.00 for ridesharing trips that start and end…
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The Columbia Museum of Art presents 2018 award winners
January 11, 2019
Celebrating educators, docents, volunteers, and staff Each year, the Columbia Museum of Art highlights its commitment to education, culture, and community through the presentation of awards for outstanding arts education…
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CarolinaPower hires Michael Sease as Business Development Manager
January 11, 2019CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, including Columbia, has hired Michael Sease as Business Development Manager. Sease will focus on growing CarolinaPower’s business in…
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Renewable Properties launching new solar projects in Spartanburg County
January 11, 2019
Company investing $22.7 million in solar farm development Renewable Properties, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is growing its solar farm portfolio with seven new…
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UofSC announces community events to commemorate legacy of MLK – Jan. 17 – 20
January 11, 2019The University of South Carolina will host a series of public events in commemoration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17 – 20. This…
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UofSC announces community events to commemorate legacy of MLK – Jan. 17 – 20
January 11, 2019The University of South Carolina will host a series of public events in commemoration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17 – 20. This…
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CarolinaPower hires Michael Sease as Business Development Manager
January 11, 2019
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, including Columbia, has hired Michael Sease as Business Development Manager. Sease will focus on growing CarolinaPower’s business in…
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Just-released Presidential Report details how MTC is succeeding at growing the college, making lives better, and leveraging goodwill
January 10, 2019
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has released its 2017-2018 Presidential Report, highlighting the college’s major successes over the past year. “We want to show the Midlands community how investments in Midlands…
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Spartanburg Water announces a promotion in Human Resources
January 10, 2019
Spartanburg Water announcee the promotion of Hariette Stinson to the position of Human Resources Manager. In her new role, Hariette is responsible for planning, directing and supervising all aspects and activities…
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Spartanburg Water announces new hire
January 10, 2019
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the employment of Charles Logue in the position of Special Projects Manager for the Technical Services Section of the organization. In his new role…
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CDS receives Charity Navigator’s highest rating for fourth year in a row
January 10, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) recently earned the highest awarded rating from Charity Navigator for the fourth year in a row. The coveted 4-star rating shows an organization’s strong…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area
January 10, 2019Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. leased 1,100 square feet of office space at 130 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC. Kyle Berdugo and Laura Harmon handled the lease negotiations on behalf of…
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Furman University Communications receives three CASE Awards
January 10, 2019
CASE District III has honored Furman University Communications with three awards in recognition of the office’s work to support the university’s initiatives—including the Grand Award for book design for “In…
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First Citizens Bank, First South Bancorp, Inc. announce merger agreement
January 10, 2019
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) and First South Bancorp, Inc. announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the acquisition of…
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10 State Street – For Sale or Lease
January 10, 2019This historic 18th century, three-story, freestanding masonry building is located near the corner of State & Broad Street. 10 State is currently zoned Limited Business lending itself to many uses…
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Commercial Land For Purchase in Walterboro
January 10, 2019■ Approximately 7.22 Acres of Vacant Commercial Land on Bells Highway ■ .76 Acres in the Back is Wet ■ Can Potentially be Subdivided ■ Great Location for Multi-Family, Office…
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Mt. Pleasant Office Space For Lease
January 10, 2019Attractive two story brick office building for lease as of May 1, 2019. Currently occupied by Orbis, who may remain in all or a portion of the building and has…
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Restaurant Site For Sale
January 10, 2019■ Sales Price ~ $975,000 ■ High Traffic Retail Location with Approximately 0.70 Acres. 284 Feet of Frontage on Folly Road ■ Sale is for the Land & Building Only…
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Ginny Carson announced as 2019 Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals® (APMP®)
January 10, 2019The Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) has announced that Ginny Carson, CPP APMP, will serve as the 2019 Chair of its Board of Directors. Carson currently works as the…
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Mayor Tecklenburg joins the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s Shuck-A-Rama Host Committee
January 10, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announced the addition of Mayor John Tecklenburg to the Host Committee for its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama. The Oyster Roast is BIASC’s primary…
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Ted Honney joins United Community Mortgage Services in Mt. Pleasant
January 10, 2019United Community Mortgage Services is pleased to welcome Ted Honney as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Honney has over 25 years of professional banking experience, 15 of which have been spent…
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The Sweetery to launch new flavor of Wine Sticks at national show
January 10, 2019ANDERSON, S.C – The family owned bakery, The Sweetery, will be introducing its latest creation – a biscotti like snack that can be paired with a Bloody Mary or sweet…
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Richardson Plowden names Anthony E. Rebollo as new managing shareholder; Benjamin P. Carlton named a shareholder
January 10, 2019Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Anthony E. Rebollo as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. The Firm has also elected attorney Benjamin P. Carlton from associate to shareholder.…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotion
January 10, 2019Southern First Bank is pleased to announce that Blake G. Taylor has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Columbia Regional Executive. Blake’s leadership role will include the growth and…
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Richardson Plowden names Anthony E. Rebollo as new managing shareholder; Benjamin P. Carlton named a shareholder
January 10, 2019
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Anthony E. Rebollo as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. The Firm has also elected attorney Benjamin P. Carlton from associate to shareholder.…
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Columbia YMCA = Community Servant
January 10, 2019
Since its beginning in 1854 Columbia’s YMCA has aimed to be a community servant in the Midlands, helping families and individuals “grow in mind, body and spirit,” says Bill Price,…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotion
January 10, 2019
Southern First Bank is pleased to announce that Blake G. Taylor has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Columbia Regional Executive. Blake’s leadership role will include the growth and…
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Loyal Rotary Contributor Recognized
January 10, 2019
Capital Rotary member Mike Montgomery (left in photo) is congratulated by club president Philip Flynn for continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace,…
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2019 Inaugural Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 9, 2019
Inaugural Address as Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Statehouse, Columbia GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER: It is another beautiful day in South Carolina. Thank you for coming. Words cannot…
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Movement Mortgage to acquire retail branches of Eagle Home Mortgage
January 9, 2019Movement Mortgage, a national top 10 retail mortgage lender based in Indian Land, SC, has expanded its Pacific Northwest and Mountain West market share by agreeing to acquire the retail…
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Columbia YMCA = Community Servant
January 9, 2019Since its beginning in 1854 Columbia’s YMCA has aimed to be a community servant in the Midlands, helping families and individuals “grow in mind, body and spirit,” says Bill Price,…
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Michelin adds innovation partnership with Daimler Trucks
January 9, 2019
Michelin North America, Inc. is partnering with Daimler Trucks North America (“DTNA”) on a key feature of the recently announced Freightliner Cascadia Class 8 heavy-duty truck. Three years in development,…
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Safelite Group acquires Charleston-based Glasspro
January 9, 2019
Safelite® Group, the nation’s leading vehicle glass services company and owner of Safelite® AutoGlass, has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Glasspro®, Inc. The transaction was completed at the close of…
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Rebecca Joyner & Emily Luther become leaders of Government & Municipalities Industry Team
January 9, 2019
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced that Rebecca Joyner and Emily Luther are now leading the firm’s Government & Municipalities Industry Team. They take over for Ray Jones, who…
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Loyal Rotary Contributor Recognized
January 9, 2019Capital Rotary member Mike Montgomery (left in photo) is congratulated by club president Philip Flynn for continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace,…
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Discover Your Superpowers in the State Museum’s New Blockbuster Exhibit, Hall of Heroes
January 9, 2019
The State Museum’s new interactive blockbuster exhibit, Hall of Heroes, opens, Saturday, Jan. 19. This popular traveling exhibition celebrates and explores both the history of and science behind America’s obsession with superheroes. Enhanced…
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