Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces CEO Succession Plan
January 29, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced that William Tiller, president and CEO, will depart the organization this month after a successful 5-year career helping to drive the organization’s overall strategy and vision.…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® announces Midlands South Carolina Student(s) of the Year Campaign Launch
January 29, 2019Candidates for Students of the Year sign up for a fierce seven-week fundraising competition, for which they appeal to family and friends to raise critical funds, which LLS deploys…
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2019 MGC Long Run to take place on Feb. 2
January 28, 2019
The MGC Long Run returns to Columbia, SC on Saturday, February 2. The MGC Long Run joins forces with the USO South Carolina for a fifth year, helping support our…
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Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Preservation Awards
January 28, 2019Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Preservation Awards. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Feb. 11. Help Historic Columbia recognize the commendable efforts of citizens of Columbia…
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President-elect Hsu receives enthusiastic welcome on CofC campus
January 28, 2019
The College of Charleston community packed Alumni Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, to welcome President-elect Andrew T. Hsu and his family to campus for the first time since he was named…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 28, 2019
January 28, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/25/2019 to 01/31/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Glass PG13 Universal 2 3,844 $18,884,440 $73,425,575 2 The…
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Colonial Life celebrates King’s legacy through volunteerism
January 28, 2019
More than 60 employees took time out of their work week to strengthen the community. Colonial Life employees honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in…
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Special exhibit arrives in Richland County during Black History Month
January 28, 2019Recognizing the works of outstanding African American illustrators, a special, timely exhibit is arriving in Richland County during Black History Month. Richland Library is partnering with the Columbia Museum of…
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Richland County Bar Association announces 2019 Leadership
January 28, 2019The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2019 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2018 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018
January 28, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced its participation in 3,617 total hours of community service, completing 90 projects, in 2018 as part of…
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Local group to produce Scottish Heritage Film
January 28, 2019A local film crew is heading to Scotland for the upcoming Scotland USA Film Project. This unique endeavor is a collaborative effort put together by Matt Morgan, Grey Thompson, Silas…
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Mary Caskey earns certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor law specialist
January 28, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the…
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BASF invests in production of pearlizers and opacifiers in South Carolina
January 28, 2019BASF is investing in its operations in Mauldin, South Carolina to enable production of pearlizers and opacifiers used in cosmetic products. Start-up of the new production line is planned for…
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NP Strategy expands leadership team
January 28, 2019
NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm with offices in North and South Carolina, will expand its leadership team to meet the aggressive growth of the public relations agency. In the…
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Special exhibit arrives in Richland County during Black History Month
January 28, 2019Recognizing the works of outstanding African American illustrators, a special, timely exhibit is arriving in Richland County during Black History Month. Richland Library is partnering with the Columbia Museum of…
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Richland County Bar Association announces 2019 Leadership
January 28, 2019The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2019 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2018 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 3,617 hours in 2018
January 28, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in 3,617 total hours of community service, completing 90 projects, in 2018 as part…
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Colliers International and LCK announce 2018 award winners
January 25, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina and its project management partner, LCK, annually award and recognize specialists and support professionals who exceed expectations within the company and the communities in which…
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Upcoming news from The Citadel: Black History Month and February 2019 happenings
January 25, 2019MLK Picture Awards 2019 to honor Citadel community leader, Dr. Conway Saylor Jan. 29 1 p.m. Charleston Music Hall The 2019 MLK Picture Awards, hosted by Rep. Wendell Gilliard, will…
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Mary Caskey earns certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law specialist
January 25, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the…
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Get to Know 2018-2019 Richland Library Board of Trustees
January 25, 2019Four, new faces are serving on the Richland Library Board of Trustees. We’re proud to announce the following appointments for 2018-2019: Jennifer Ford works as a privacy officer in the…
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CSMS a finalist for Capturing Kids’ Hearts showcase award
January 25, 2019An initiative implemented at Carolina Springs Middle three years ago landed the school a nomination for a national honor. The Flippen Group selected CSMS as a finalist for a 2018–2019…
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Greenville Country Club to host Morgan Lucas Junior Golf Championship – February 24
January 25, 2019Greenville Country Club (GCC) is set to host the Morgan Lucas Junior Championship at its award-winning Chanticleer golf course on Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24, 2019. The Morgan…
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Burnt Church Distillery launching Beaufort County operations
January 25, 2019
$7.7 million investment to open production facility Burnt Church Distillery, a locally-run distillery based out of Bluffton, S.C., is launching new operations in Beaufort County. The company’s $7.7 million investment…
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Elections, new appointments to S.C. Floodwater Commission
January 25, 2019Connor named chair of the Commission’s National Security Task Force By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. Bill Connor was unanimously elected chairman of the National Security Task…
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Local church presents check to Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation
January 25, 2019By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Members of the Korean Community Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia presented Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with a check in the amount…
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Elections, new appointments to S.C. Floodwater Commission
January 25, 2019
Connor named chair of the Commission’s National Security Task Force By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. Bill Connor was unanimously elected chairman of the National Security Task…
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CSMS a finalist for Capturing Kids’ Hearts showcase award
January 25, 2019
An initiative implemented at Carolina Springs Middle three years ago landed the school a nomination for a national honor. The Flippen Group selected CSMS as a finalist for a 2018–2019…
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Get to Know 2018-2019 Richland Library Board of Trustees
January 25, 2019
Four, new faces are serving on the Richland Library Board of Trustees. We’re proud to announce the following appointments for 2018-2019: Jennifer Ford works as a privacy officer in the…
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Mary Caskey Earns Certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law Specialist
January 25, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the firm’s Recovery practice…
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Local church presents check to Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation
January 25, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Members of the Korean Community Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia presented Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with a check in the amount…
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Colliers International announces 2018 Top Producers, Walter M. Keenan Award Recipient and Transaction of the Year
January 24, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2018. The top 10 brokerage associates across the state were honored as Top Producers, along with…
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Sword Fest features lectures and live swordplay, from East and West
January 24, 2019East is East and West is West, but the twain will meet on Saturday, Feb. 9, accompanied by the clanging of swords. That’s when Sword Fest returns to the South…
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SCNSC welcomes Todd Buehrig as its next Executive Director
January 24, 2019
The Southeastern Chapter National Safety Council (SCNSC) Board of Directors announced the selection of Todd Buehrig as Executive Director. Todd has led SCNSC’s growth and expansion in South Carolina and…
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MGES Principal Fralick to retire
January 24, 2019
Lexington County School District One Superintendent Greg Little, Ed.D., announces that Cheryl H. Fralick, principal of Meadow Glen Elementary School, plans to retire effective July 1, 2019. Of her retirement he…
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Sonoco again leads Fortune’s Most Admired Companies, packaging sector
January 24, 2019
For the second consecutive year, Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has been selected for Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies in the packaging/containers sector, and named first…
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S.C. Phil offers free tickets to furloughed Federal Employees for Symphonie Fantastique!
January 24, 2019The South Carolina Philharmonic presents the 4th concert of the 2018/2019 Masterworks Series Saturday, February 9, featuring pieces by Berlioz, Bizet and Tomasi. Federal employees will receive a complimentary pair…
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Transformative education legislation filed on January 24, 2019
January 24, 2019
Three bills filed today to modernize education system with a focus on students and teachers. House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today: “It is time for transformative…
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Statement from State Superintendent Molly Spearman on House Bill 3759
January 24, 2019
State Superintendent Molly Spearman today released the following statement on the filing of House Bill 3759, the “South Carolina Career Opportunity and Access for All Act”: . “As a proud South…
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SC Chamber of Commerce weighs in on comprehensive education reform bill
January 24, 2019
SC Chamber of Commerce leaders released the following statements on the unveiling of SC House Speaker Jay Lucas’ comprehensive education reform bill, H.3759. “The state’s business community appreciates Speaker Lucas’…
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Brett Bayne receives the South Carolina Bar Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award
January 24, 2019
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced Brett Bayne as the recipient of the South Carolina Bar Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award. This award is given to…
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The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 24, 2019Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hubbell, Inc., parent company of Greenville-based…
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Advancements in colon cancer treatment pioneered by College of Pharmacy faculty member & researcher Dr. Igor Roninson & his research team
January 24, 2019Research team includes University students, in Columbia A promising new class of drugs for the treatment of colon cancer is emerging, due to research and work done at the University…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. welcomes new members to its Board of Directors
January 24, 2019The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), a nonprofit, established in 1960, has elected three new Directors to the Board for 2019-2021. Shayla Merritt, Associate/Marketing and Communications Manager for Stevens…
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State of the State Address – January 2019
January 24, 2019
As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 23, 2019 The State House, Columbia Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you all for being here tonight, those in this magnificent building as well…
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Sword Fest features lectures and live swordplay, from East and West
January 24, 2019
East is East and West is West, but the twain will meet on Saturday, Feb. 9, accompanied by the clanging of swords. That’s when Sword Fest returns to the South…
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Northeast Presbyterian Church (PCA) to host NO REGRETS Men’s Conference
January 24, 2019Spiritual retreat hopes to make a few good men even better in 2019 By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Northeast Presbyterian Church (NEPC) will host the NO REGRETS…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. welcomes new members to its Board of Directors
January 24, 2019The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), a nonprofit, established in 1960, has elected three new Directors to the Board for 2019-2021. Shayla Merritt, Associate/Marketing and Communications Manager for Stevens…
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Advancements in colon cancer treatment pioneered by College of Pharmacy faculty member & researcher Dr. Igor Roninson & his research team
January 24, 2019
Research team includes University students, in Columbia A promising new class of drugs for the treatment of colon cancer is emerging, due to research and work done at the University…
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The Harvey Hubbell Foundation donates $25,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Carolina
January 24, 2019Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is honored to be the chosen recipient of a major gift from The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hubbell, Inc., parent company of Greenville-based…
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