Top Grossing Movies – December 3
December 3, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/30/2018 to 12/06/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ralph Breaks The Internet PG Disney 2 4,017 $25,566,945…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
December 3, 2018
Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC, December 3, 2018 – Colliers International | South Carolina is pleased to announce the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices…
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S.C. Chamber unveils blueprint for Comprehensive Tax Reforms
December 3, 2018
“Roadmap” Published by Tax Foundation Will Guide Business Community, Legislature The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today unveiled a blueprint for comprehensive tax reforms published by the Tax Foundation and…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – December 2018
December 3, 2018
By Teresa Wilson The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The…
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MPA Strategies Legislative Counsel awarded ABLE-SC honor
December 3, 2018
MPA Strategies Legislative Counsel, Ed Schafer, has been presented with the Commendable Award, a high honor from Able South Carolina. ABLE-SC, a state-wide non-profit providing an array of independent living services to people with disabilities, selected…
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Johnson, Toal & Battiste welcomes Mark McLawhorn
December 3, 2018Johnson, Toal & Battiste, P.A. announces that Mark C. McLawhorn has joined the firm’s Columbia office located at 1615 Barnwell Street, Columbia, SC 29201. (803) 252-9700.
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New climate controlled self-storage facility ready for business in Goose Creek, SC
December 3, 2018Miller-Valentine Group recently completed a new three-story 90,000 SF climate controlled self-storage building featuring units that range in size from 5’x5’ to 10’x30’, commercial-grade climate control systems, and state-of-the-art…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new hires
December 3, 2018The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce the hiring of three new…
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Grand Opening of new Richland Library location December 15
December 3, 2018WHAT: Edgewood Grand Opening Celebration WHEN: 12 – 2 p.m., Saturday, December 15 WHERE: Richland Library Edgewood 2101 Oak St., Columbia, SC 29204 WHO: This event is free and…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation recognizes 75 years of impact and announces future plans
December 3, 2018Throughout the year, The Spartanburg County Foundation has recognized its 75th anniversary by focusing on community impact. At the onset of 2018, the Foundation set a target goal to increase…
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Find Great People expands Columbia services, staff
December 3, 2018FGP, Find Great People has expanded its Columbia, South Carolina office, adding business development and talent acquisition consultants, to broaden the company’s executive search, direct hire and staffing services in…
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United Way celebrates National Philanthropy day by honoring supporters
December 3, 2018United Way of the Piedmont announced our honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and hundreds…
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CBRE to market 88 acres for sale at Camp Hall site in Charleston area
December 3, 2018CBRE has been selected by Santee Cooper to exclusively market Campus One at Camp Hall, an 88-acre land tract, within the master-planned industrial community located outside of Charleston in Ridgeville,…
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Lucy Buffett wins 2018 ‘Restaurateur of the Year’ award from Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association
December 3, 2018Lucy Buffett, owner of LuLu’s at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, was named the 2018 Restaurateur of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association (MBAHA) Thursday. In…
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Pedals 4 Peanuts partners with Boeing to build bikes for Charleston youth
December 3, 2018350 Bikes to be Assembled on Boeing’s Campus on December 4, 2018 Pedals 4 Peanuts (P4P), a Charleston-based nonprofit that focuses on supporting happy and healthy youth by providing the…
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Mungo Homes acquired by Clayton Properties Group
December 3, 2018
Family-Owned Mungo Homes Joins Clayton’s Family of Builders Clayton Properties Group®, a division of Clayton Home Building Group® and a Berkshire Hathaway company, today acquired nationally recognized Mungo Homes (Mungo).…
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Find Great People expands Columbia services, staff
December 3, 2018
FGP, Find Great People has expanded its Columbia, South Carolina office, adding business development and talent acquisition consultants, to broaden the company’s executive search, direct hire and staffing services in…
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Grand Opening of new Richland Library location December 15
December 3, 2018WHAT: Edgewood Grand Opening Celebration WHEN: 12 – 2 p.m., Saturday, December 15 WHERE: Richland Library Edgewood 2101 Oak St., Columbia, SC 29204 WHO: This event is free and…
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Johnson, Toal & Battiste welcomes Mark McLawhorn
December 3, 2018Johnson, Toal & Battiste, P.A. announces that Mark C. McLawhorn has joined the firm’s Columbia office located at 1615 Barnwell Street, Columbia, SC 29201. (803) 252-9700.
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New climate controlled self-storage facility ready for business in Goose Creek, SC
December 3, 2018Miller-Valentine Group recently completed a new three-story 90,000 SF climate controlled self-storage building featuring units that range in size from 5’x5’ to 10’x30’, commercial-grade climate control systems, and state-of-the-art…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new hires
December 3, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce the hiring of three new…
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Bosch expanding Anderson County operations
December 1, 2018
Company investing additional $45 million in facility Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate the company’s continued growth, Bosch…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces the next Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education
December 1, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced former South Carolina state Senator Wes Hayes as the next Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education. “Wes Hayes has served the state of South Carolina…
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Blue Sky processing LLC launching Beaufort County operations
December 1, 2018Hemp Processor to Create 16 New Jobs Blue Sky Processing LLC, a processer of hemp fiber for a variety of applications, announced plans to locate new operations in Beaufort County.…
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Graham statement on President George H.W. Bush
December 1, 2018
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham issued this statement on the passing of the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush. “Today, my thoughts are with the Bush family who are…
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Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center opens 31,000 square foot rehabilitation facility
December 1, 2018
The facility combines the latest in technological advances for training athletes and rehabilitation of orthopedic patients Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center has opened its 31,000 square foot Apex Athletic Performance and Palmetto…
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CarolinaTIP seeks teacher retention
December 1, 2018The University of South Carolina collaborates with school districts to keep new teachers on the job – hoping to resolve a staffing crisis in public education. So says Dr. Jon…
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CarolinaTIP seeks teacher retention
December 1, 2018
The University of South Carolina collaborates with school districts to keep new teachers on the job – hoping to resolve a staffing crisis in public education. So says Dr. Jon…
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Morningstar’s highest rating for risk-adjusted performance for Wallick Investments’ Core Growth Composite
November 30, 2018Wallick Investments, LLC’s chief equity composite strategy, WI Core Growth, received a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM among 157 mid-cap blend products as of September 30, 2018 for 3-year, 5-year, 10-year and…
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Callison Tighe contributes $10,000 to Harvest Hope
November 30, 2018For the 10th consecutive year, Callison Tighe & Robinson has donated $10,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank, bringing the firm’s total contributions over time to close to $110,000. Callison Tighe…
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The Capital Corporation advises ImageQuix, Inc. on its sale to ASG
November 30, 2018Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of ImageQuix, Inc (headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) to Alpine SG, LLC (“ASG”, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California). ImageQuix is…
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Jackson hires Pinkham, Reyes and Nicosia
November 30, 2018Jaclyn Pinkham, Tania Reyes and Mike Nicosia Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Jaclyn Pinkham as account representative, Tania Reyes as…
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South Carolina Department of Education and Education Oversight Committee release new school report cards
November 30, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Education and Education Oversight Committee released school and district report cards as part of the state’s merged state and federal accountability system. The 2018 report…
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Global Alliance for South Carolina announces collaborative funding opportunity
November 30, 2018
South Carolina-Estonia Industry R&D Program Launches Initial Request for Project Proposals . In a ceremony at the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Jim Melville, President and CEO of the Global…
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The Capital Corporation advises ImageQuix, Inc. on its sale to ASG
November 30, 2018
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of ImageQuix, Inc (headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) to Alpine SG, LLC (“ASG”, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California). ImageQuix is…
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Callison Tighe contributes $10,000 to Harvest Hope
November 30, 2018For the 10th consecutive year, Callison Tighe & Robinson has donated $10,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank, bringing the firm’s total contributions over time to close to $110,000. Callison Tighe…
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Lexington One reacts to new report card system
November 29, 2018For the first time since 2014, schools received ratings on new and different state-issued school report cards. As expected with any new system, it is a “work in progress.” For…
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Global Location Strategies hires business analyst
November 29, 2018Global Location Strategies (GLS) has hired Parker Wyatt as a business analyst. Primary responsibilities are gathering and analyzing data to aid site selection decisions. Data is collected from a wide…
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LeadingRE expands member services team with addition with Harding as Vice President, Business Solutions
November 29, 2018
Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) has named Jennifer Harding, CRP, to its Member Services team as Vice President, Business Solutions. In this role, Harding will serve…
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Midlands Technical College receives inaugural grant from BAE Systems
November 29, 2018
International Defense Manufacturer Pledges Annual Support to MTC Machine Tool Technology Program The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Foundation received a $3,500 grant from BAE Systems to support the college’s Machine Tool…
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Debra Miller named SC Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year
November 29, 2018
Debra Miller, assistant principal of Nation Ford High School in York School District Four (Fort Mill School District), has been named the 2019 South Carolina Secondary Assistant Principal of the…
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Sundaram-Clayton Limited expanding Dorchester County operations
November 29, 2018Company Investing $40 million to Create 100 New Jobs Sundaram-Clayton Limited (SCL), a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminum cast products to global original equipment manufacturers, today announced that it…
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Colliers International represents buyer and seller in sale of 213 Grampian Hills Road in Northeast Columbia
November 29, 2018
Colliers International | South Carolina’s J.P. Scurry, CCIM, Scottie Smith and Paige Bryant represented the buyer, LCM Ventures, and Tommy Tapp, CPM, represented the seller, Milliken Forestry Company, Inc., in…
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Annual Holiday Open House at Capital City/Lake Murray Country Visitors Center
November 29, 2018Saturday, December 8, 10am-3pm Sunday, December 9, 12-4pm Capital City/Lake Murray Visitors Center 2184 North Lake Drive, Columbia FREE Admission The Historic Lorick Plantation House (Lake Murray Country Visitors Center)…
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Zachary Hayden joins Richardson Plowden
November 29, 2018Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that Zachary B. Hayden has joined the Firm in the Columbia office as an associate attorney. Mr. Hayden will focus his practice in Medical…
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Sherman College recognizes employee anniversary milestones
November 29, 2018Each year, Sherman College recognizes employees who have reached milestone anniversary dates. The college is fortunate to have very loyal employees, including many who have dedicated large portions of their…
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CBRE hires Michael Cooper as Real Estate Manager in Columbia, SC
November 29, 2018CBRE announced that Michael Cooper has joined the Asset Services team in Columbia, SC, as Real Estate Manager. Mr. Cooper is primarily responsible for the comprehensive management strategies and property…
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Heritage Christian Academy students help school ravaged by Hurricane Michael
November 29, 2018Members of the Heritage Christian Academy Student Council delivered a check for $400 to Covenant Christian School in Panama City, FL over the Thanksgiving holiday. Heritage extended a helping hand…
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Heritage Christian Academy students help school ravaged by Hurricane Michael
November 29, 2018
Members of the Heritage Christian Academy Student Council delivered a check for $400 to Covenant Christian School in Panama City, FL over the Thanksgiving holiday. Heritage extended a helping hand…
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CBRE hires Michael Cooper as Real Estate Manager in Columbia, SC
November 29, 2018
CBRE announced that Michael Cooper has joined the Asset Services team in Columbia, SC, as Real Estate Manager. Mr. Cooper is primarily responsible for the comprehensive management strategies and property…
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