Samuel Hook named executive director of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation
January 9, 2019
The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation has a new leader. The foundation’s board of trustees has appointed Samuel Hook to serve as executive director of…
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WebsterRogers, LLP, has a new Columbia address
January 9, 2019
WebsterRogers, LLP, a South Carolina-based accounting and consulting firm providing clients with a broad spectrum of assurance, tax, and advisory services, has relocated its Columbia office from 1301 Gervais Street…
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Burnette completes 25 years as a specialist
January 9, 2019M. Malissa Burnette, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has completed 25 years as a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law. The distinction…
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SWAT-certification week for Sheriff’s Dept.’s Special Response Team
January 9, 2019By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Candidates for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Response Team (RCSD-SRT) are being put through the paces this week as they master…
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CarolinaPower hires Michael Sease as Business Development Manager
January 9, 2019CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Michael Sease as Business Development Manager. Based in the company’s Upstate (S.C.) office, Sease will focus…
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Graham elected Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee
January 9, 2019
United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has been elected to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Established in 1816 as one of the original standing committees…
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The Cliffs announces $171 million in real estate sales In 2018
January 9, 2019The Cliffs, a collection of seven private luxury mountain and lake club communities in the western Carolinas, announced that 271 transactions totaling nearly $171 million closed in 2018 in combined…
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Central Packaging and Crating, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations
January 9, 2019Company investing more than $6 million in continued growth Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $6…
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BPS Shareholder Christian Stormer named to Delaware Captive Insurance Association Board of Directors
January 9, 2019
Christian “Chris” Stormer, CPA, a shareholder with Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS), has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Delaware Captive Insurance Association (DCIA)…
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Adams and Reese announces Bill McElveen as new practice group leader
January 9, 2019
Adams and Reese is proud to announce the firm’s Managing Partner, Gif Thornton, has appointed the following attorneys Practice Group Leaders within the firm, effective January 1, 2019: · William P. McElveen Jr., Columbia, Transactions · Jeffery…
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Heavy rainfall delays Lake Murray drawdown
January 9, 2019
Significant rainfall during the last few months and other constraints on the lower Saluda River are delaying a drawdown of Lake Murray, which was scheduled to reach its targeted elevation…
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SC State secures bridge to education with SC Technical College System partnership
January 9, 2019L-R: SC Technical College System Executive Vice President Hope Rivers, SCTCS President Dr. Tim Hardee, SC State President James E. Clark and SC State Provost Dr. Learie B. Luke celebrate…
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Council elects Livingston to serve as Chair; Myers as Vice Chair
January 9, 2019Councilwoman Dalhi Myers, District 10, and Councilman Paul Livingston, District 4 Councilman Paul Livingston was elected Tuesday by Richland County Council to serve as its Chair, after an earlier…
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SWAT-certification week for Sheriff’s Dept.’s Special Response Team
January 9, 2019By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Candidates for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Response Team (RCSD-SRT) are being put through the paces this week as they master…
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Jeweler & fine artist to serve as Richland Library’s next artist-in-residence
January 9, 2019
A piece of jewelry has the ability to fuse personal experiences with a touch of history, thanks to one local artist’s expertise. Richland Library is excited to welcome Allison Cicero…
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Burnette completes 25 years as a specialist
January 9, 2019
M. Malissa Burnette, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has completed 25 years as a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law. The distinction…
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Vizbii Technologies receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
January 8, 2019
SCRA announces an SC Launch, Inc. investment in Charleston-based Vizbii Technologies. The $200,000 investment is the first for the company that was accepted into SC Launch, SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, in…
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Nonprofits can register for Midlands Gives through January 15, 2019
January 8, 2019
Online registration for May 7 giving challenge is easier than ever for local nonprofits Local nonprofits still have time to register for Midlands Gives, the annual online giving challenge hosted…
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Christina S. Melton, Superintendent, Lexington Richland Five School District to lead March for Babies as 2019 Chair
January 8, 2019
Christina S. Melton, Ed.D. will serve as the chair for Midlands March for Babies. Dr. Melton is committed to helping March of Dimes continue funding research and community programs to…
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Submit grant applications for Conservation, Historic Preservation projects
January 8, 2019
Richland County Conservation Commission is accepting applications for its Historic Preservation and Community Conservation grants. The grants are used to help fund projects that protect and preserve land and historic…
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Central Packaging and Crating, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations
January 8, 2019Company investing more than $6 million in continued growth Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $6…
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Museum curator to speak Jan. 25 on ‘Stolen Charleston: The Spoils of War’
January 8, 2019COLUMBIA, SC – In collecting artifacts for an exhibit on church silver, Chief Curator Grahame Long of The Charleston Museum kept running into the same obstacle. One church after another…
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Michael Montgomery appointed to Palmetto Health Foundation board
January 8, 2019Michael Montgomery, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed to the Palmetto Health Foundation board of directors. Palmetto Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, “engages community partners…
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Culinary students dish up perfect score
January 8, 2019PELION, S.C. — Preparing for their future careers, students at Pelion High School passed an industry exam with flying colors. One hundred percent of students in the school’s Culinary Arts…
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Lexington District One announces registration dates for kindergarten, first grade
January 8, 2019Lexington County School District One will hold a two-week-long early registration period for children entering Lexington District One for the first time in the 2019–2020 school year as 4-year-old kindergartners,…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
January 8, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina is pleased to announce the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave…
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The Creative Circus’ David Haan to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on January 23
January 8, 2019Big ad agency veteran now leads one of the top portfolio schools in the country Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of…
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Free clinics lower healthcare costs, save lives
January 8, 2019By W. Thomas Smith Jr. SOUTH CAROLINA’S FREE MEDICAL CLINICS are not only one of the Palmetto State’s best-kept healthcare and healthy outcome secrets, but the 40 free clinics…
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Museum curator to speak Jan. 25 on ‘Stolen Charleston: The Spoils of War’
January 8, 2019
COLUMBIA, SC – In collecting artifacts for an exhibit on church silver, Chief Curator Grahame Long of The Charleston Museum kept running into the same obstacle. One church after another…
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Lexington District One announces registration dates for kindergarten, first grade
January 8, 2019Lexington County School District One will hold a two-week-long early registration period for children entering Lexington District One for the first time in the 2019–2020 school year as 4-year-old kindergartners,…
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Culinary students dish up perfect score
January 8, 2019
PELION, S.C. — Preparing for their future careers, students at Pelion High School passed an industry exam with flying colors. One hundred percent of students in the school’s Culinary Arts…
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Free clinics lower healthcare costs, save lives
January 8, 2019By W. Thomas Smith Jr. SOUTH CAROLINA’S FREE MEDICAL CLINICS are not only one of the Palmetto State’s best-kept healthcare and healthy outcome secrets, but the 40 free clinics…
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Michael Montgomery appointed to Palmetto Health Foundation board
January 8, 2019
Michael Montgomery, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed to the Palmetto Health Foundation board of directors. Palmetto Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, “engages community partners…
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AnMed Health earns new quality-based accreditation
January 7, 2019AnMed Health has received accreditation from DNV GL Healthcare, a progressive accreditation program consistent with the hospital system’s long-term commitment to quality and patient safety. Accreditation is a must have…
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Mana Hewitt to Exhibit Commemorative Medals “Persistence” opens at Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery
January 7, 2019Curtis R. Harley Gallery, sponsored by the University of South Carolina Upstate, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition by Columbia-based artist, Mana Hewitt. “Persistence” will open January…
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Reservations at All-New South Carolina RV Resort opens today
January 7, 2019
Sun RV Resorts today announces it has officially opened its reservations for its newest Signature Sun RV Resort, Carolina Pines. Located off the intersection of State Route 90 and State Route 22 near…
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Museum Newsroom: Experience Second Shift Twosday, sponsored by Colonial Life, Tues., Jan. 8
January 7, 2019Second Shift Twosdays, Jan. 8 Now sponsored by Colonial Life, the State Museum is open until 8 p.m. every Second Shift Twosday. Guests will be able to enjoy the entire…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
January 7, 2019
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Seeking seven (7) Applicants for Appointment/Re-Appointment. Four (4) must…
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S.C. State Fair to host second annual Hudson’s Heroes Tackle Hunger event Jan. 12 with Jim Hudson Automotive Group, Souper Bowl of Caring and Harvest Hope Food Bank
January 7, 2019
The South Carolina State Fair will host the second annual Hudson’s Heroes Tackle Hunger event at the fairgrounds Jan. 12. The event is a partnership with Jim Hudson Automotive Group,…
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Beal, LLC expands its team
January 7, 2019Receives Top Rankings in 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ List Beal, LLC announced the addition of three attorneys to its team. Joining the firm are Tara…
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Burr & Forman successfully joins forces with McNair Law Firm
January 7, 2019
Burr & Forman LLP announces that it successfully completed its transaction with Carolinas-based McNair Law Firm, P.A., effective January 1, 2019. With this expansion, no other Am Law 200 law firm has…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 7
January 7, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/04/2019 to 01/10/2019 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 3 4,184 $31,003,280 $260,024,160 2…
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Community involvement leads to Successful Christmas Season for the Salvation Army
January 7, 2019The Salvation Army of the Midlands would like to express their deepest appreciation and thanks for making Christmas 2018 a wonderful success. Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation…
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Gotcha launches first campus bike share system for Augusta University
January 7, 2019
Gotcha out of Charleston, SC announced they are launching Augusta University’s first bike share system, JagRide, in Augusta, G.A. this month. Augusta students, faculty, and staff will have access to 18 bikes at 3 hubs…
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SC Chamber of Commerce unveils 2019 Competitiveness Agenda
January 7, 2019
Tax Reform and Workforce Development Priorities Will Move South Carolina Forward The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the release of its 2019 Competitiveness Agenda. As the champion for business…
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A compelling case against high taxes
January 7, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller It’s the central dividing line of American politics: the age-old debate between those who generally favor higher spending and taxes, and those on the other…
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An organized front against natural disasters
January 7, 2019Floodwater Commission begins work mitigating impacts of catastrophic storms By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and some 75-80 floodwater experts – scientists, engineers,…
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NAI Avant announces completed renovation to Columbia office building
January 7, 2019NAI Avant announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation to 209 Stoneridge Drive in Columbia, SC. The newly renovated office building which has immediate access to I-126 and Downtown is…
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NAI Avant announces completed renovation to Columbia office building
January 7, 2019NAI Avant announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation to 209 Stoneridge Drive in Columbia, SC. The newly renovated office building which has immediate access to I-126 and Downtown is…
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Community involvement leads to Successful Christmas Season for the Salvation Army
January 7, 2019The Salvation Army of the Midlands would like to express their deepest appreciation and thanks for making Christmas 2018 a wonderful success. Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation…
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