Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches 2018 Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes
September 21, 2018South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Young Clemson University and University of South Carolina football fans who love to holler…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union donates $25,000 for hurricane relief
September 21, 2018SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has donated $25,000 for disaster relief related to Hurricane Florence. The credit union raised most of that amount through…
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Five Midlands leaders to be recognized at 116th Annual Gala
September 21, 2018
On Thursday, October 4, 2018, the Columbia Chamber will honor five remarkable individuals at the 116th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center…
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Turbeville Insurance Agency hires Jack Godbold to spearhead Small Commercial Insurance division
September 21, 2018
Turbeville Insurance Agency (TIA) recently hired Jack Godbold to the company’s executive team as the Small Commercial Lines Director. In this role, Godbold will also oversee many of TIA’s high…
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My Special Aflac Duck™ soars into Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital
September 21, 2018Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at U.S. worksites, delivered My Special Aflac DuckTM to Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. My Special Aflac Duck, designed…
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NTE Energy, partners donate over $60,000 to Hurricane Florence relief efforts in the Carolinas
September 21, 2018
MHPS, Gemma, NAES, Vogt and ACES join with NTE to aid struggling communities ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., September 20, 2018–NTE Energy and its development partners are donating more than $60,000 to…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches 2018 Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes
September 21, 2018
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Young Clemson University and University of South Carolina football fans who love to holler…
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Vista Guild announces lineup for Vista After Five, free concert series
September 21, 2018
The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business, gallery owners and homeowners in the Vista, will again host “Vista After Five,”…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union donates $25,000 for hurricane relief
September 21, 2018
SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has donated $25,000 for disaster relief related to Hurricane Florence. The credit union raised most of that amount through…
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Stakeholders bring Blue Zones exploration process to a close
September 20, 2018Thursday, September 20th, a group of local stakeholders evaluating the Blue Zones Project for possible implementation in the Charleston area concluded that there was not a viable path forward for…
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Smith rejoices that jobs have been saved, but they should never have been threatened
September 20, 2018
James Smith, Democratic nominee for governor of South Carolina, had the following to say about the news that Element Electronics in Winnsboro has obtained the exemption it sought, and 126…
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The South Carolina Department of Revenue offers tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence
September 20, 2018The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) recognizes that Hurricane Florence may have affected the ability of certain taxpayers to meet South Carolina’s tax filing deadlines. The SCDOR will work…
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Columbia Animal Shelter receives over 50 pets due to hurricane Florence rescued pets find new home in Tennessee
September 20, 2018This past Sunday evening, Columbia Animal Services opened their doors to 35 dogs when they were forced out of the Anson County Shelter, NC due to a partially collapsed ceiling…
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Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 October public open houses
September 20, 2018
The City of Columbia will host two public open houses to kick off the first round of public engagement for Columbia Compass, the ten-year update to the City of Columbia’s…
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State officials release initial damage assessment following Hurricane Florence
September 20, 2018
The Office of the Governor has released its preliminary damage assessment following Hurricane Florence that hit South and North Carolina late last week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD)…
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Guy Roofing wins Firestone’s Inner Circle of Quality Award
September 20, 2018Guy Roofing has won the Firestone Inner Circle of Quality Award, the only roofing contractor in South Carolina to receive this prestigious commercial roofing industry honor. As a Firestone Master…
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Colliers Report: City of Columbia offers parking options
September 20, 2018
Colliers Research & Forecast Report Q2-2018 COLUMBIA | PARKING Key Takeaways Columbia, SC’s vacancy rate for parking garages in the Central Business District remains low at 16.42%. A growing number…
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Parker Poe Consulting creates fiscal impact model that ‘solves an age-old problem for economic developers’
September 20, 2018
Parker Poe Consulting has created a model to estimate the fiscal impact of economic development projects in South Carolina. The model makes it possible to perform a data-driven analysis of…
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Richland School District Two bond referendum nights
September 20, 2018
Richland School District Two is inviting the community and media to learn more about the bond referendum at several upcoming information sessions. · September 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Forest…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces an online Trafficability Inundation Mapping Tool
September 20, 2018The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced the publishing of the online Trafficability Inundation Mapping Tool that provides the public with information on what regions are affected by the…
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Recognition for two more Foundation donors
September 20, 2018From left are Blake DuBose, immediate past president and Foundation giving chair; E.J. Newby and Stephen West, both Paul Harris Fellow plus-one givers (signifying an initial $1,000 donation with an…
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Caldwell Commercial announces new hire | Bob Evans
September 20, 2018Caldwell Commercial, a locally owned, Charleston based Commercial Real Estate Company announces the recent addition of Bob Evans as Broker Associate. Bob has a strong understanding of market fundamentals and…
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12 School District Five students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
September 20, 2018
12 students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been announced as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. All four high schools from School District Five are represented in the nationwide…
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Free lecture Sept. 28 tells the story of Elbert Bland, physician-turned-soldier
September 20, 2018
Lt. Col. Elbert Bland was a physician in the Confederate army, but he didn’t think that was enough. So he went home and raised his own company, and led it…
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Recognition for two more Foundation donors
September 20, 2018From left are Blake DuBose, immediate past president and Foundation giving chair; E.J. Newby and Stephen West, both Paul Harris Fellow plus-one givers (signifying an initial $1,000 donation with an…
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Hosting Basketball Regionals = Win for Columbia
September 20, 2018
When Columbia hosts the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regionals next March, that could bring 20,000-25,000 visitors to town and generate a potential $9 million economic impact. Scott Powers, executive…
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Hosting Basketball Regionals = Win for Columbia
September 19, 2018When Columbia hosts the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regionals next March, that could bring 20,000-25,000 visitors to town and generate a potential $9 million economic impact. Scott Powers, executive…
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Free lecture Sept. 28 tells the story of Elbert Bland, physician-turned-soldier
September 19, 2018Lt. Col. Elbert Bland was a physician in the Confederate army, but he didn’t think that was enough. So he went home and raised his own company, and led it…
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Palmetto Health recognizes National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, Sept. 22 with free ‘Tai Chi ’ class
September 19, 2018
According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, falls are the leading cause of injury and accidental death in adults over the age of 65. In an effort to increase awareness…
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2018 Enduring Spirit Awards to honor the achievements of African American women in the Midlands
September 19, 2018Tyrone Geter (American), My Beauty is Not My Beast, 2016, charcoal and torn paper The Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC) present the second annual Enduring…
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Global Location Strategies hires Tess Simon Fay
September 19, 2018Global Location Strategies (GLS) has hired Tess Simon Fay as a site selection consultant, responsible for providing location advisory services for the company’s industrial manufacturing and economic development clients. Global…
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Niche ranks Lexington District One high
September 19, 2018Niche, a national website that provides parents with information on the best educational resources in their area, recognized six schools Lexington County School District One schools in its top 20…
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Strategic Moral Investing presentations – September 27
September 19, 2018
RIA Firm Wallick Investments, LLC will hold three information sessions on Strategic Moral Investing— factor-based investments filtered to honor Biblical values. Thursday, September 27 at 7am, noon and 6pm at…
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BIA Custom Builder & Remodeler Awards
September 19, 2018The winners of the 2018 BIA Building & Remodeling Awards have been announced. This is a program of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) and combines the…
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SC Ports achieves record container volume in August
September 19, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority had the highest monthly container volume in its history, with 206,541 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in August. August container traffic surpassed the Port’s…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina presents 2018 Unsung Hero Awards to SC Kinship Caregivers
September 19, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina proudly awarded three Unsung Hero Awards across the State of South Carolina to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary care to enhance the…
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NAI Avant procures Blythewood land sale
September 19, 2018NAI Avant announced the sale of ±25.44 acres of land at 524 Portia Road in Blythewood, SC. Represented by senior brokers Tom Milliken and Tombo Milliken, Brandon Goff and family…
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Free Historic Melrose Scavenger Hunt and Millwood Corridor Ice Cream Social – Sept. 23
September 19, 2018Neighbors, history enthusiasts, families and friends will come together for an afternoon of activities at the Historic Melrose Scavenger Hunt followed by the Millwood Corridor Ice Cream Social on Sunday,…
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NAI Avant closes restaurant sale in Rock Hill
September 19, 2018NAI Avant announced the sale of a ±7,390 SF restaurant located at 2124 Celanese Road in Rock Hill, SC. Senior broker Rob Lapin represented the seller, Land Holding, LLC in…
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NAI Avant closes restaurant sale in Rock Hill
September 19, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of a ±7,390 SF restaurant located at 2124 Celanese Road in Rock Hill, SC. Senior broker Rob Lapin represented the seller, Land Holding, LLC in…
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NAI Avant procures Blythewood land sale
September 19, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of ±25.44 acres of land at 524 Portia Road in Blythewood, SC. Represented by senior brokers Tom Milliken and Tombo Milliken, Brandon Goff and family…
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Free Historic Melrose Scavenger Hunt and Millwood Corridor Ice Cream Social – Sept. 23
September 19, 2018Neighbors, history enthusiasts, families and friends will come together for an afternoon of activities at the Historic Melrose Scavenger Hunt followed by the Millwood Corridor Ice Cream Social on Sunday,…
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Niche ranks Lexington District One high
September 19, 2018Niche, a national website that provides parents with information on the best educational resources in their area, recognized six schools Lexington County School District One schools in its top 20…
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BIA Custom Builder & Remodeler Awards
September 19, 2018The winners of the 2018 BIA Building & Remodeling Awards have been announced. This is a program of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) and combines the…
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Sonoco Donates $50,000 to Hurricane Florence relief
September 18, 2018
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in Hurricane Florence relief efforts in North and South…
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School District Five becomes first professional development district of its kind in the nation
September 18, 2018Lexington-Richland School District Five has partnered with the University of South Carolina to become the first ever professional development school district of its kind in the nation. Through the National…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Midlands hires new Grants and Program Developer
September 18, 2018
Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Midlands, South Carolina, announces the addition of Alexandra DeRidder as Grants and Program Developer. Ms. DeRidder’s role is responsible for looking for grants and supporting the…
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TD donates $100,000 to Hurricane Florence disaster relief efforts
September 18, 2018
Funding directed to American Red Cross in Cape Fear and Eastern South Carolina The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank announced that TD is donating $100,000…
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NAI Charleston assists Image360 Charleston with new franchise location
September 18, 2018NAI Charleston Assists Image360 Charleston With New Franchise Location NAI Charleston announced that Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin assisted Image360 Charleston with leasing its debut location at 4365 Dorchester Road in…
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Tickets now on sale for Center for Women conference
September 18, 2018Tickets now on sale for Center for Women conference International best-selling author set to headline event Tickets are now available for C4WNEW, the Center for Women’s annual two-day conference to…
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