New Airport Commissioners named
January 3, 2019Hank J. Jibaja and Mr. Pat G. Smith Mr. Hank J. Jibaja and Mr. Pat G. Smith have been appointed to the Richland-Lexington Airport Commission representing…
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Majority Whip Clyburn announces office staff
January 3, 2019U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn announced the Whip office staff for the 116th Congress. “This remarkable team of dedicated professionals reflects the diversity of the Democratic Caucus, and they…
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Former Congressman Trey Gowdy and senior staff join Nelson Mullins
January 3, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and Congressman Trey Gowdy, who most recently represented South Carolina’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced the Congressman has joined the…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment
January 3, 2019Unemployment rates were lower in November than a year earlier in 290 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 69 areas, and unchanged in 29 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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VTL Precision expanding Lowcountry presence
January 3, 2019
$8.2 million investment to house new business line in Goose Creek, S.C. VTL Precision, a leading developer and manufacturer of precision-engineered engine, transmission and turbocharger components for the commercial vehicle…
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Coalition rolls out 100 Day Clean Energy Agenda for 2019
January 3, 2019
A coalition of solar industry groups, conservation organizations, and clean energy advocates announced the release of a 100 Day Clean Energy Agenda, calling on state lawmakers to pass a suite…
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Colliers Charleston Report: Strong demand will absorb new construction
January 2, 2019
Key Takeaways Due to high demand, absorption will continue to be positive; however, due to new construction growth, the vacancy rate is expected to rise in the next few quarters.…
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Colliers International releases fourth quarter 2018 market snapshots for Charleston
January 2, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina has released a snapshot of its fourth quarter preliminary data for the office, industrial and retail markets in Charleston. Office market The Charleston suburban office…
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Colliers International releases fourth quarter 2018 market snapshots for Columbia
January 2, 2019
Retail market Retail activity within the non-core Columbia submarkets outperformed core retail spaces during the fourth quarter of 2018, and the market absorbed 2,879 square feet overall. The Columbia…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 31
January 2, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/28/2018 to 01/03/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 2 4,125 $52,140,000 $189,375,000 2…
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Tens of thousands attended #FHNY: South Carolina’s free party of the year
January 2, 2019Tens of thousands of guests flocked to the streets of downtown Columbia, S.C. for Famously Hot New Year, South Carolina’s free party of the year, on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.…
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Benji Smith of Flagship Properties receives national real estate award
January 2, 2019Benji Smith, CCIM, President and Broker-In-Charge of Flagship Properties, recently received the National Commercial Award from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Smith is one of 79 realtors nationwide and…
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RealOp Investments selects Stream Realty Partners for leasing representation on newly acquired ArrowPoint assets
January 2, 2019The highly accomplished and experienced team from Stream Realty Partners will serve as the leasing team for ArrowPoint II and III, which was recently purchased by RealOp Investments. ArrowPoint II…
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Foundation announces 2018 grantees
January 2, 2019In honor of its 75th anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation wanted to give back to the community. In 2018, the Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 through unique grantmaking opportunities,…
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United Community Mortgage Services welcomes Brian Johnson
January 2, 2019United Community Mortgage Services is pleased to welcome Brian Johnson as a Senior Mortgage Loan Originator to its Greenville team. Johnson holds 23 years of experience in the financial industry…
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Home Works of America receives AARP Foundation grant for hurricane relief
January 2, 2019Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous donation from AARP Foundation based in Washington, DC. Their donation of $90,000 will go toward Home Works’ efforts in…
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CHE appoints Interim President and Executive Director
January 2, 2019
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced that Mr. Michael LeFever will serve as Interim President and Executive Director beginning the first week of January. On December 6,…
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Dominion Energy combines with SCANA Corporation
January 2, 2019
Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), and SCANA Corporation announced that they have completed their proposed merger, benefiting customers and communities in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Thomas F. Farrell,…
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Dominion Energy announces leadership team for SCANA operations
January 2, 2019
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) announced the formation of a new operating segment that will contain SCANA Corporation’s existing operating and services companies, and announced the members of its leadership team.…
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Home Works of America receives AARP Foundation grant for hurricane relief
January 2, 2019
Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous donation from AARP Foundation based in Washington, DC. Their donation of $90,000 will go toward Home Works’ efforts in…
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Lexington District One announces Butler to retire
December 31, 2018
During the December 18, 2018 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, Superintendent Gregory D. Little, Ed.D., informed the board that Chief Financial Officer John…
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Tyler Gilliam graduates from Leadership Discovery
December 28, 2018Tyler Gilliam, an associate at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, recently graduated from Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Discovery. Leadership Discovery is an accelerated program experience, meeting twice a month for…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces slate of boards and commissions appointments
December 28, 2018Governor Henry McMaster announced two appointments to the University of South Carolina (USC) Board of Trustees and one to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The governor has chosen…
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Salvation Army of the Midlands receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
December 28, 2018The Salvation Army of the Midlands has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation just in time to help feed local residents. “We are incredibly thankful for the…
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Salvation Army of the Midlands receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
December 28, 2018The Salvation Army of the Midlands has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation just in time to help feed local residents. “We are incredibly thankful for the…
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Winter Fest continues at the State Museum
December 27, 2018Winter Break Camps The State Museum is offering camps during Winter Break for children aged 6 – 12 years old. Each day will focus on a different subject matter and even includes…
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School District Five holds public information meeting on new elementary school proposed Design Plan
December 27, 2018
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties has scheduled a public information meeting Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, concerning proposed design plans for a new elementary school. The planned location for…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 24
December 24, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/21/2018 to 12/27/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4125 $68,000,000 $68,000,000 2…
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LawyerLisa, LLC hires Heather McDonald as Director of Marketing
December 23, 2018
LawyerLisa, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Heather McDonald as the new Director of Marketing. Heather is a marketing specialist with over 15 years of professional experience in the…
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LawyerLisa, LLC hires Lane Cook
December 23, 2018
LawyerLisa, LLC is pleased to announce the hire of Lane Cook, the newest Trust and Estate Attorney to join the firm. Lane brings a unique perspective to LawyerLisa after years…
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Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin on the First Step Act
December 22, 2018Below is a statement by United States Conference of Mayors President Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin on President Trump signing the First Step Act: “America’s mayors are thankful for these long needed…
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Congaree National Park accessible to public during government shutdown
December 22, 2018
During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park…
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City creates new stormwater department
December 20, 2018
Mayor John Tecklenburg and Charleston City Council voted to create the city’s first Stormwater Department to alleviate flooding and improve drainage throughout Charleston. In addition to the Stormwater director, who…
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Cindy Bohn Coats elected as SCSBA Region 2 Director
December 20, 2018
Cindy Bohn Coats, Charleston County School District Board of Trustees member, was elected as Region 2 Director of the South Carolina School Boards Association during the association’s annual Delegate Assembly…
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Watch Night service at Morris Brown Church
December 20, 2018A special On New Year’s Eve, the Charleston community will gather at Morris Brown AME Church to celebrate a moment in history when enslaved people anticipated freedom. This special event…
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Charleston International tops 4 million passengers
December 20, 2018
It’s a new record! More than 4.1 million people have flown in and out of Charleston International Airport so far this year. In November, just over 400,000 people flew in and…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Sammy Dubose recognized as the 2018 Caine Halter Commercial Realtor® of the Year
December 20, 2018
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Sammy Dubose was recently recognized as the 2018 Caine Halter Commercial Realtor® of the Year. The Greater Greenville Association of Realtors® annually recognizes one Commercial Realtor®…
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Governor appoints Gray Collegiate Academy principal to SC Education Oversight Committee
December 20, 2018
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Gray Collegiate Academy principal Dr. Brian Newsome as his educator appointee to the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC). Newsome replaces Anne Bull,…
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Dominion Energy awards $15,000 grant to USO South Carolina
December 20, 2018Grant will fund Holidays for Heroes programs for service members Dominion Energy has awarded a $15,000 grant to USO South Carolina in support of the USO’s Holidays for Heroes campaign.…
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Beal, LLC expands its team
December 20, 2018Receives Top Rankings in 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ List Beal, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys to its team. Joining the…
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What’s next? Maybe it’s deciding what to be when I grow up
December 20, 2018
By Reba Hull Campbell Who knew that hundreds of papers in file folders, thousands of emails and digital documents, scads of photos, and boxes filled with old thank you…
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Charles River Labs expanding Charleston County operations
December 20, 2018
Pre-clinical and Laboratory Services Company Creating Approximately 180 New Jobs Charles River Labs, a leading, full-service drug discovery and early-stage development company, announced an expansion of its existing Charleston County…
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Dominion Energy supports Midlands families with generous donation to the Palmetto Project
December 20, 2018
Grant will fund Families Helping Families holiday initiative and the Weekend Backpack food program. The Palmetto Project has received a $3,000 Critical Community Needs Grant from Dominion Energy to support…
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NAI Avant closes 3 acre Columbia land sale
December 20, 2018NAI Avant announced the sale of ±3.0 acres of land located on Bluff Road in Columbia, SC. Senior broker Mac Fanning represented the seller, Southern Regional Industrial Realty, Inc., in…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects 2019 officers
December 20, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2019 board of trustees’ officers: Thomas Otis, Chair; Lisa Bernardin, Vice Chair; Mitch Watson, Secretary; and Andy Folsom, Treasurer. Thomas…
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Nelson Mullins elects 7 S.C. attorneys to the partnership
December 20, 2018
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected six South Carolina attorneys to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2019. The new Charleston, South Carolina partner is: •Andrew…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank statement on the 2018 Farm Bill
December 20, 2018
This week, the President signed into law H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, the legislation funds critical programs nationwide that address…
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NAI Avant closes 3 acre Columbia land sale
December 20, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of ±3.0 acres of land located on Bluff Road in Columbia, SC. Senior broker Mac Fanning represented the seller, Southern Regional Industrial Realty, Inc., in…
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End Polio Now Progress Continues
December 20, 2018
End Polio Now – the global polio eradication initiative supported by Rotary International – continues to make steady progress against the dreaded disease. That message was delivered by Dr. Jimmie…
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End Polio Now Progress Continues
December 19, 2018End Polio Now – the global polio eradication initiative supported by Rotary International – continues to make steady progress against the dreaded disease. That message was delivered by Dr. Jimmie…
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