Museum celebrates WWII heroics of USS Columbia
December 5, 2018
On Friday, Dec. 7, the nation will mark the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which plunged our nation into war. The next day, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and…
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Chapman Cultural Center builds Arts Studios with support from the Timken Family Foundation of Canton, Ohio
December 4, 2018Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce it received an $80,000 grant from the Timken Family Foundation of Canton, Ohio. The grant will support the construction of a 3D Metal…
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Santa Days at the State Museum Start Saturday, Dec. 8
December 4, 2018Tasting Tuesday is Back, Dec. 4 The State Museum is open late until 8 p.m. Tuesday night for holiday shopping, South Carolina food product tastings, and samples of local beer…
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UofSC economists: Tariffs to tug at SC economic growth in 2019
December 4, 2018
South Carolina can expect an economic tug-of-war in 2019. Although market fundamentals – jobs, income and consumer spending – remain strong, rising interest rates and changes in international trade policy,…
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7th Annual Chick-fil-a Classic in Columbia, SC December 26, 27, 28 & 29
December 4, 2018Experience Columbia SC Sports is pleased to announce the 17th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held in Columbia, SC Dec. 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2018. All games…
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Lecture at museum covers role of 30th Division in Battle of Bellicourt Tunnel
December 4, 2018The Battle of St. Quentin Canal was a pivotal battle of the First World War, coming just weeks before the Armistice was signed in November 1918. A combined force of…
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Building Industry Association of Central SC welcomes new Sales & Marketing Director
December 4, 2018The Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) is proud to announce and welcome Katie Kartanos as the association’s Sales & Marketing Council Director/Special Events. She will be the staff…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
December 4, 2018Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018, in Charlotte.…
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Agtruss, Inc. expanding its Lee County operations
December 4, 2018Agricultural truss manufacturer creating 25 new jobs Agtruss, Inc., a leading manufacturer of agricultural trusses for the poultry and livestock industries, is expanding its Lee County operations. The company’s $2.8…
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Copper Dome Strategies expands governmental relations team
December 4, 2018Copper Dome Strategies is pleased to announce that Chris Neeley will join the firm as a governmental relations consultant. Chris will work in and expand Copper Dome’s presence in local,…
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Caldwell Commercial listing for sale | 1436 N HWY 17, Mt Pleasant, SC
December 4, 2018Caldwell Commercial announces its listing of 1436 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC for sale for $2,120,000. This commercial property is 1.52 acres and is in the heart of Mt…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center reaches goal to fund expansion
December 4, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has reached its $5.2 million goal for Above and Beyond: The Campaign to…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces stock repurchase plan
December 4, 2018
Carolina Financial Corporation announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has approved a plan to repurchase up to $25,000,000 in shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per…
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Liberty Fellowship announces 15th Class of Fellows
December 4, 2018
Bringing experience that stretches from Cameroon to the Arctic Circle, the 21 new Liberty Fellows are accomplished leaders who have committed to work collectively to push South Carolina toward its…
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NAI Avant closes ±7,770 sf office sale in Columbia
December 4, 2018NAI Avant announced the sale of a ±7,770 square foot office building located at 245 Stoneridge Drive in Columbia, SC. Broker Peyton Bryant and senior broker Jeff Hein, SIOR represented…
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Lecture at museum covers role of 30th Division in Battle of Bellicourt Tunnel
December 4, 2018
The Battle of St. Quentin Canal was a pivotal battle of the First World War, coming just weeks before the Armistice was signed in November 1918. A combined force of…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
December 4, 2018
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018, in Charlotte.…
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NAI Avant closes ±7,770 sf office sale in Columbia
December 4, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of a ±7,770 square foot office building located at 245 Stoneridge Drive in Columbia, SC. Broker Peyton Bryant and senior broker Jeff Hein, SIOR represented…
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Building Industry Association of Central SC welcomes new Sales & Marketing Director
December 4, 2018
The Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) is proud to announce and welcome Katie Kartanos as the association’s Sales & Marketing Council Director/Special Events. She will be the staff…
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Copper Dome Strategies expands governmental relations team
December 4, 2018
Copper Dome Strategies is pleased to announce that Chris Neeley will join the firm as a governmental relations consultant. Chris will work in and expand Copper Dome’s presence in local,…
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UofSC graduates celebrate winter commencement
December 3, 2018
Thousands of students will earn their degrees at the University of South Carolina’s annual winter commencement ceremony held Monday, Dec. 17 at the Colonial Life Arena. The ceremony, which begins…
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2018 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award
December 3, 2018
One Columbia for Arts and History is proud to announce Melanie Huggins, the executive director of Richland Library, as the recipient of the 2018 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. The…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Columbia and Charlotte, One Tier 2 Public Finance National Ranking from the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list
December 3, 2018
Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has received two Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in public finance — one for Columbia, SC, and one…
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Palmetto Health enlists help of the community during holiday season
December 3, 2018
Ready or not, the holiday season will be here before you know it. Palmetto Health has many opportunities that allow you to help others in the spirit of the season.…
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West Columbia Riverwalk from Moffatt Street to the Gervais Street Bridge closed temporarily due to flooding
December 3, 2018
Portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park are closed until further notice due to flooding. The area from the Gervais Street Bridge to the Moffatt Street entrance are closed until…
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Immedion welcomes Scott Teets to the facilities team
December 3, 2018
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, is pleased to welcome Scott Teets as Facilities Technician for their Columbia, SC location. In his new…
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Clemson names new executive vice president for finance and operations
December 3, 2018
Clemson University today announced that Anthony E. Wagner, currently executive vice president for finance at Augusta University and the affiliated Augusta University Health System, will become executive vice president for…
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Brent Johnson, award-winning local radio personality, joins 93.1 The Lake as program director and morning host
December 3, 2018
Brent Johnson, an award-winning local radio personality, has joined 93.1 The Lake as program director and morning show host. Johnson, who will make his on-air debut on Jan. 2, 2019 at 6 am, has…
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Two Principals from Lexington-Richland District Five selected for state awards
December 3, 2018
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two school leaders from Lexington-Richland School District Five as 2019 Middle Level Principal the Year and 2019 Secondary Principal of…
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Cybersecurity leader to deliver College of Charleston winter commencement address
December 3, 2018
College of Charleston alumna Sabra Horne ’87, director of the Organizational Change Management Initiative under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will be the commencement speaker at the College’s winter commencement ceremony on…
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The Capital Corporation advises ImageQuix, Inc. on its Sale to ASG
December 3, 2018The Capital Corporation announced the sale of ImageQuix, Inc (headquartered in Greenville, S.C.) to Alpine SG, LLC (“ASG”, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California). ImageQuix is a software-as-a-system (SaaS) model, e-commerce company serving the…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners acquires Aircraft Performance Group
December 3, 2018CHARLESTON, SC and CASTLE ROCK, CO – Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced the acquisition of…
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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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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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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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