“Code Discussions” meetings seek public input on land use, growth
February 20, 2019
Join the ongoing conversation about the future of Richland County by attending an upcoming public meeting and giving feedback on draft regulations on land use, growth and development. The County…
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Ed Mullins to be honored as United Way Humanitarian of the Year on February 21
February 20, 2019United Way of the Midlands will honor Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient at the annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award…
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SC’s best and brightest in hospitality honored at Stars of SC Hospitality Awards
February 20, 2019The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) honored the best of the industry at the annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards. The winners were recognized at a…
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Hammond School math team wins SCISA State High School Competition
February 20, 2019
Members of the upper school’s math team earn first place out of 61 teams in the South Carolina Independent School Association Division I State High School math meet. Ogunfowora wins…
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EngenuitySC and Richland One more than double number of “Dress to Impress” showcases for 2019
February 20, 2019Popular program continues mission to make soft skills fashionable for all students EngenuitySC and Richland One today announced the expansion of the popular “Dress to Impress” showcase, an annual program…
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Ed Mullins to be honored as United Way Humanitarian of the Year on February 21
February 20, 2019
United Way of the Midlands will honor Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient at the annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award…
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Historic Columbia | Summer Camp
February 19, 2019
Looking for a summer camp packed full of fun, history, and slime? We got it dude! Campers ages 8 to 12 are invited to take an adventure through the ‘90s…
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CARTA cuts ribbon on solar-powered shelter
February 19, 2019The Charleston Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) cut the ribbon on a new solar-powered shelter at the corner of Dorchester Road and Purcell Drive in North Charleston. The event marked the final installation in…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 18
February 19, 2019
Week of 02/15/2019 to 02/21/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part PG Warner Bros. 2 4303 $20,804,670 $69,228,853…
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Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 2,332 SF of Office Space in Downtown Charleston, SC
February 19, 2019Lee & Associates Charleston’s Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM represented the Landlord, Nubox Properties, LLC in the lease of 2,332 SF of Office space located…
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Application process open for Accommodations Tax & Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2019/2020
February 19, 2019
The 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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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $327,000 to 14 South Carolina nonprofits to launch innovative projects
February 19, 2019Fifth year of the Connected Communities grants will fund innovative projects within the community Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, awarded $327,000 to 14 Connected Communities…
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Maxwood Furniture, Inc. locating new distribution center in Marion County
February 19, 2019
Furniture Manufacturer and Distributor Creating 21 New Jobs Maxwood Furniture, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of bedroom furniture, today announced plans to locate its new distribution center in Marion County.…
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Jamie Dowtin returns to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation
February 19, 2019Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announced Jamie Stancil Dowtin has returned to the Foundation as events director for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands. In her role at the Foundation, Dowtin will manage…
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HUB Carolinas announces Suzanne Flynn as Client Services Consultant
February 19, 2019Insurance brokerage in the Southeast adds talent to manage relationships across Carolinas HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that…
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SCRA announces seven new Client Companies
February 19, 2019
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for funding. Coastal…
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LS3P congratulates Brian Wurst, FAIA on elevation to Fellowship in the AIA
February 19, 2019LS3P congratulates Vice President and Principal Brian Wurst, FAIA, on his elevation to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the organization’s highest member honor which recognizes exemplary contributions…
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Complete PR wins four AVA Digital Awards
February 19, 2019Telling the story of a race with 10,000 rubber ducks, an Instagram account for a growing real estate firm, our weekly blog and our newsletter earned Complete PR four AVA…
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HUB Carolinas announces Suzanne Flynn as Client Services Consultant
February 19, 2019
Insurance brokerage in the Southeast adds talent to manage relationships across Carolinas HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that…
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South Carolina’s Hire Dynamics names Jon Neff as Chief Operating Officer
February 19, 2019Co-Founder and CFO who Helped Drive Staffing Company’s Recognition as a Ten-Time Best of Staffing® Honoree Accepts Expanded Role Hire Dynamics, the fifth largest commercial staffing company in the Southeast…
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Jamie Dowtin returns to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation
February 19, 2019
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announced Jamie Stancil Dowtin has returned to the Foundation as events director for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands. In her role at the Foundation, Dowtin will manage…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $327,000 to 14 South Carolina nonprofits to launch innovative projects
February 19, 2019Fifth year of the Connected Communities grants will fund innovative projects within the community Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, awarded $327,000 to 14 Connected Communities…
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Lee & Associates Charleston lease of 2,600 SF located at Highway 176, Goose Creek
February 18, 2019
William Sherrod CCIM, with Lee & Associates Charleston, represented Friendly Smiles Dentistry, LLC in the leasing of approximately 2,600 SF of retail/office space located at the planned Goose Creek Village…
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Tourism in South Carolina breaks records
February 18, 2019
Tourism is now a $22.6 billion industry in South Carolina, representing a $1.4 billion increase over the previous year and a 50 percent increase since 2010, according to estimates released…
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EdVenture names new President & CEO
February 18, 2019
EdVenture, the Southeast’s largest children’s museum, is excited to announce that Lisa W. Hailey has been named as its new President and CEO. Ms. Hailey, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth…
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Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions by the Department of Computer Science at USC Beaufort
February 18, 2019Materials Assembly and Design Excellence in South Carolina (MADE in SC) is South Carolina’s five-year, $20 million award funded by the National Science Foundation and managed by the SC EPSCoR…
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Registration opens for Charleston’s 4th Annual Tillman Honor Run
February 18, 2019The Arizona State University (ASU) South Carolina Alumni Club is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Charleston Honor Run taking place on April 27, 2019 at MUSC Health…
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YWCA Greater Charleston launches six new tech clubs for girls
February 18, 2019In November 2016, YWCA Greater Charleston launched Charleston’s first Girls Who Code club for middle school girls. With the success of that pilot program and three more girls’ coding clubs…
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Infinity Marketing expands media partnership with Clayton
February 18, 2019Infinity Marketing, an award-winning marketing firm, supports Clayton with the media strategy and execution of its Prefabulous® Campaign. “Through Infinity’s fully integrated strategy and execution, we are confident in our…
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Upstate Run & Roll 5K to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina – March 30
February 18, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) is hosting its annual Upstate Run & Roll 5K, previously known as Run For Thought, on Saturday, March 30 from 8 to…
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Columbia’s Blue Bike Program expanding with the assistance of The COMET
February 18, 2019
Columbia’s bike share system, Blue Bike SC, will grow by 8 fully functional, docked stations this year as part of the program’s expansion funded by a $250,000 Federal Transit Administration grant…
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Floodwater Commissioner honored by ARMY NORTH representative
February 18, 2019By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tom Mullikin, recently appointed chairman of the South Carolina Floodwater Commission (SCFC), was honored by Col. Bill Connor, senior representative of U.S. ARMY NORTH…
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NAI Columbia arranges ±4,577 square foot restaurant lease in Columbia
February 18, 2019NAI Columbia Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease transaction of the former Applebee’s Restaurant at 245 Oneil Court in Columbia, SC. The new…
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Floodwater Commissioner honored by ARMY NORTH representative
February 18, 2019
By Alex Junes-Ward COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tom Mullikin, recently appointed chairman of the South Carolina Floodwater Commission (SCFC), was honored by Col. Bill Connor, senior representative of U.S. ARMY NORTH…
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NAI Columbia arranges ±4,577 square foot restaurant lease in Columbia
February 18, 2019
NAI Columbia Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease transaction of the former Applebee’s Restaurant at 245 Oneil Court in Columbia, SC. The new…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer names Ben Glenn a shareholder
February 17, 2019
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS) announced that R. Benjamin Glenn, CPA, has joined the firm’s leadership team as a shareholder. With a staff of 70 CPAs and professionals, BPS…
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West Columbia provides parking options for dining and shopping on State Street
February 17, 2019
The City of West Columbia is providing numerous parking options for customers frequenting businesses on the 100 Block of State Street during the construction of the highly anticipated Interactive Art…
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Google’s investment in South Carolina exceeds $2 billion
February 17, 2019
State and Local Leaders Gathered at Data Center to Celebrate Company’s 10 Years in Berkeley County and Ongoing Investments Governor Henry McMaster joined state and local officials both to celebrate…
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Infinity Marketing team grows by seven
February 15, 2019Infinity Marketing, the Upstate’s award-winning marketing firm, is kicking off the new year with the addition of several talented professionals across its departments, increasing its team by 10 percent. Anna…
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S.C. Appeals Court upholds $14M asbestos exposure verdict against Celanese Corp.
February 15, 2019The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a $14 million verdict against Texas-based Celanese Corp. (NYSE: CE) on behalf of the family of a maintenance worker who died from mesothelioma after being…
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Gov. Henry McMaster removes entire Richland County election board
February 15, 2019Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2019-09, removing every member of the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. The decision comes as a result of continued misconduct and…
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Mullikin selected for inclusion in elite “fight club”
February 15, 2019
By Chris Carter Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tom Mullikin has been nominated and unanimously selected for induction into the SOUTH CAROLINA BLACK BELT HALL OF FAME (SCBBHOF), the premier group…
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Sonoco’s McLeland to retire after 25 years of service
February 15, 2019
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced Allan McLeland, vice president of Human Resources, has announced his plans to retire after 25 years with the Company, effective…
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Trustus Theatre staff members awarded with two prestigious SC theatre awards
February 14, 2019
Trustus Theatre announced that Artistic Director Chad Henderson and Company Member Martha Hearn Kelly have been honored by the South Carolina Theatre Association with two prestigious awards. Henderson was awarded…
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State Museum presents Friday Night Laser Lights: Capes and Cocktails
February 14, 2019
The State Museum is hosting a special edition of its popular Friday Night Laser Lights, Friday, Feb. 22, to include access for guests to experience its new blockbuster exhibit, Hall of Heroes. In…
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Studio 2LR is searching for a new business manager
February 14, 2019Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors is searching for a new business manager to help grow our award-winning design firm. We are architects and interior designers who are committed to design…
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Lowcountry Rapid Transit online meeting available through Feb. 28
February 14, 2019In late January, The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG)held a series of interactive, public Community Workshops in Charleston, North Charleston and Summerville to kick off the next phase for the…
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CBRE adds Jeff Benedict to Industrial & Logistics team in Greenville, SC
February 14, 2019CBRE announced that Jeff Benedict has joined the firm as Associate. Based in Greenville, SC, he is a member of CBRE’s Industrial & Logistics team, led by Trey Pennington. “Jeff…
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Jackson hires Connor Cox, Joanna Daniels
February 14, 2019Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Connor Cox as an account coordinator and Joanna Daniels as graphic designer. Cox comes…
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Tour nearly 70 artists’ spaces during Columbia Open Studios, April 6-7, 2019
February 14, 2019Explore local artwork, studios in weekend-long event presented by 701 CCA Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art, welcomes nearly 70 local artists for the free, self-guided…
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