Nine South Carolina schools selected as finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 23, 2019
Nine schools from around the state have been selected as finalists for the 2019 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. This selection comes after extensive evaluations by a committee of fellow educators and…
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Writers tackle Jackson Pollock and more at the Columbia Museum of Art
January 23, 2019CMA Writer-in-Residence Ray McManus kicking off a literary program last April Upcoming literary programs feature writers responding to art on view Literary programs are in full swing at the…
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Kevin Shwedo to continue leading S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles
January 23, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Kevin Shwedo will continue serving as executive director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV). Executive Director Shwedo was first appointed to his…
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New names to join the Fireflies coaching staff
January 23, 2019
Mets Announce 2019 Fireflies Coaching Staff COLUMBIA, S.C.— Fireflies fans can expect to see Pedro Lopez back in the Fireflies dugout this season as manager, but he will be only one of two…
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2020 census participation key for SC
January 23, 2019
In their Jan. 23 meeting Capital Rotarians were urged to help educate, inspire and encourage South Carolinians to participate in the nation’s 2020 census. Guest speaker Doris Greene (at left…
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One-of-a-kind luxury apartments to hold grand opening & ribbon cutting
January 23, 2019Mashburn Construction invites you to the following event: WHO: 1321 Lofts, Capitol Places, and Mashburn Construction WHAT: 20th Anniversary Celebration of Capitol Places with a grand opening and…
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United Way of the Midlands’ Volunteer Center now accepting project proposals for its annual Volunteer Week
January 23, 2019United Way of the Midlands announced it is officially accepting project proposals from local nonprofit agencies through February 5 to be considered for its annual Volunteer Week held April 8…
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Nelson Mullins awards Diversity Scholarship to USC law student
January 22, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has awarded a Diversity Scholarship to Elaine Yap, a law student at University of South Carolina School of Law. Yap will receive a $10,000…
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RealtyLink completes funding of its first real estate investment fund
January 22, 2019RealtyLink, LLC, a full-service commercial real estate developer, announces the funding completion of the first RealtyLink Fund. The Fund is comprised of five properties with 100% occupancy in retail shopping…
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Southern First reports results for 2018
January 22, 2019Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the…
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Local meeting venue with established team ready to serve
January 22, 2019Same great team and amenities now under new ownership. Open for business! Cooperative Conference Center, formally Columbia Conference Center, is operational and ready to be your event venue of choice.…
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Associates on the rise at Stevens & Wilkinson
January 22, 2019Stevens & Wilkinson (S&W), a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced the promotion of five key team members at its Columbia, S.C. office. “Promotions are always cause for…
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Air Force cadets fly high with scholarship
January 22, 2019After winning an Air Force scholarship, Lexington District One students Collin Davis and Heath McDonald will take to the skies this year. Davis, a senior at River Bluff High, and…
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Military expert receives South Carolina’s highest award
January 22, 2019By Chris Carter COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. (Ret.) W. Thomas Smith Jr. received the ORDER OF THE PALMETTO, the highest award presented by the State of South Carolina, Jan.…
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Jackson hires Josh Harm as account representative
January 22, 2019Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Josh Harm as an account representative. Harm comes to Jackson from VantagePoint Marketing where…
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Myers named managing partner at Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
January 22, 2019Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A. announces that Stanley L. Myers, Sr. has been named as the firm’s managing partner, effective January 1, 2019. Myers succeeds James Edward Bradley as managing…
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Third Annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta coming back to Greenville
January 22, 2019The third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila, is coming back to downtown Greenville. Produced by High Spirits Events, this high-energy is set to take…
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The Cliffs names Corbett Rourk executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy
January 22, 2019The Cliffs is pleased to announce Chef Corbett Rourk has been named executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy, located just outside Greenville. In this role he leads the culinary…
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Bobbitt expands Columbia office to meet increasing demand for commercial design build services
January 22, 2019Bobbitt Design Build recently moved its South Carolina headquarters to a new location at 1927 Thurmond Mall Blvd, Suite #102, near downtown Columbia. Outgrowing its previous facility, Bobbitt required a…
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Infinity Marketing unveils new website for Greenwood Capital
January 22, 2019Infinity Marketing has launched a refreshed website for its client, Greenwood Capital. Greenwood Capital’s website was revamped with an optimized user experience that reflects the local and global aspects of…
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ROI Commercial sells retail building on Sunset Boulevard, Lexington
January 22, 2019ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, sold a 7500 square foot building at 5076 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington SC for $550,100. The retail building, part of the McCauley…
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Military expert receives South Carolina’s highest award
January 22, 2019
By Chris Carter COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. (Ret.) W. Thomas Smith Jr. received the ORDER OF THE PALMETTO, the highest award presented by the State of South Carolina, Jan.…
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Air Force cadets fly high with scholarship
January 22, 2019
After winning an Air Force scholarship, Lexington District One students Collin Davis and Heath McDonald will take to the skies this year. Davis, a senior at River Bluff High, and…
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ROI Commercial sells retail building on Sunset Boulevard, Lexington
January 22, 2019
ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, sold a 7500 square foot building at 5076 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington SC for $550,100. The retail building, part of the McCauley…
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Myers named managing partner at Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
January 22, 2019
Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A. announces that Stanley L. Myers, Sr. has been named as the firm’s managing partner, effective January 1, 2019. Myers succeeds James Edward Bradley as managing…
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Associates on the rise at Stevens & Wilkinson
January 22, 2019
Stevens & Wilkinson (S&W), a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced the promotion of five key team members at its Columbia, S.C. office. “Promotions are always cause for…
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Southern First reports results for 2018
January 22, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Local meeting venue with established team ready to serve
January 22, 2019
Same great team and amenities now under new ownership. Open for business! Cooperative Conference Center, formally Columbia Conference Center, is operational and ready to be your event venue of choice.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hospitality, on-the-move
RealtyLink completes funding of its first real estate investment fund
January 22, 2019
RealtyLink, LLC, a full-service commercial real estate developer, announces the funding completion of the first RealtyLink Fund. The Fund is comprised of five properties with 100% occupancy in retail shopping…
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MUSC ranks No. 13 on Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
January 21, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked No. 13 out of 500 organizations on the Forbes 2019 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, MUSC…
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Pete Harper, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease of 3,338 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
January 21, 2019Lee & Associates Charleston and the owners of Corporate Square I want to congratulate Hudson Automotive Group on their new lease at Corporate Square I located at 2420 Mall Drive,…
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30th Annual Disability Advocacy Day “We are Because I Am”
January 21, 2019
Presented by the SC Partnership of Disability Organizations The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) has reached a monumental milestone – celebrating the 30th Annual Disability Advocacy Day this March…
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The City of Cayce announces music line up for the third annual Soiree on State
January 21, 2019Tokyo Joe The City of Cayce announced the music line up for the third annual Soiree on State! The lineup includes: Cash Money Experience, a four-piece vocal group from Columbia; singer-songwriter…
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GrandSouth Bancorporation reports fourth quarter 2018 earnings of $1.8 million
January 21, 2019
GrandSouth Bancorporation, the holding company for GrandSouth Bank, reported fourth quarter growth in total assets of $35.9 million, or 4.85%, bringing total assets to $776.2 million as of December 31, 2018. The asset growth…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank announces food distributions for federal employees affected by the partial government shutdown
January 21, 2019The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to fight hunger in coastal South Carolina, announced today that it will conduct food distributions for federal employees who are furloughed or who…
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All-new 2020 Cadillac XT6 coming to Charleston later this year
January 21, 2019Baker Cadillac Anticipates Strong Performance for Luxurious New Cadillac Crossover Tommy Baker, Owner and President of Baker Motor Company, with award-winning dealerships in Charleston, SC and Wilmington, NC, looks forward…
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Four Richland School District Two schools receive national recognition
January 21, 2019
Programs at four Richland School District Two schools were recognized by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. The recognitions are as follows: Magnet School…
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Grammy-Award winning group Take 6 to perform at Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Gala
January 21, 2019The Richland One Hall of Fame was established in 2004 to recognize graduates of Richland One schools and other persons throughout the district’s history who have made significant contributions…
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South Korean chemical manufacturer to locate new operations in Richland County
January 21, 2019
Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a specialty chemical manufacturer of raw materials and subsidiary of Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. Ltd., announced plans to locate its new production operations in Richland County.…
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Fireflies Release 2019 Promotional Calendar and Game Times
January 21, 2019
Fireflies 2019 Home Schedule Features Giveaways and 20 Fireworks Shows The Columbia Fireflies today released game times, a full promotional calendar and fireworks show dates for the 2019 season. Opening…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes three interns for spring
January 21, 2019High Spirits Hospitality has added three interns for the spring season, Rachel Ritter, Morgan Moja and Meg McAnally. Rachel Ritter joins the hospitality group as the social media and marketing…
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SCBIO announces 2019 Executive Committee for state’s life sciences organization board of directors
January 21, 2019Leadership team provides strategic blend of economic development, industry, higher education expertise SCBIO has announced its 2019 Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2018 meeting…
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Lisa R. Claxton joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
January 21, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that veteran labor and employment lawyer Lisa R. Claxton has joined the firm as Special Counsel in the Greenville office. Lisa has extensive experience investigating, researching,…
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Director Jerry Adger to continue leading S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
January 21, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Jerry Adger will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS). Director Adger was originally appointed…
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Alan de Souza wins PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Carolina Classic
January 21, 2019In his career-first PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour event, Alan de Souza (Taubate, Brazil) went a flawless 2-for-2 to win the Carolina Classic inside Colonial Life Arena. The only…
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SCBIO announces 2019 Executive Committee for state’s life sciences organization board of directors
January 21, 2019
Leadership team provides strategic blend of economic development, industry, higher education expertise SCBIO has announced its 2019 Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2018 meeting…
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Greenville Theatre announces new name
January 20, 2019
After over a year of surveys and community interviews, Greenville Little Theatre Board of Directors has voted unanimously to change its name to Greenville Theatre effective immediately. Greenville Theatre will transition for…
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District sends 16 to elementary honor choir
January 19, 2019A record number of Lexington District One elementary students received an invitation to a prestigious state honor choir. Sixteen students — Deerfield Elementary’s Maddyn S. Campbell and Chloe C. Esbensen;…
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District sends 16 to elementary honor choir
January 19, 2019
A record number of Lexington District One elementary students received an invitation to a prestigious state honor choir. Sixteen students — Deerfield Elementary’s Maddyn S. Campbell and Chloe C. Esbensen;…
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Prisma Health Richland Hospital receives ‘No Baby Unhugged’ grant
January 18, 2019
Prisma Health Richland Hospital has received the Huggies® No Baby Unhugged grant – a $10,000 award to support or establish hugging programs, where hospital volunteers hold newborns whose parents may…
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