DMA Holdings locating new operations in Marion County
February 14, 2018Automotive Parts Distributor Creating 34 New Jobs DMA Holdings, Inc. (DMA), an established supplier to the North American automotive parts aftermarket, is locating new operations in Marion County. With a…
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SC Chamber applauds signing of legislation supporting manufacturers
February 14, 2018Pitts: Passage of Bill Represents Unified Effort of Job Creators, Legislature, Governor COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Chamber leadership released the statements below regarding the Governor’s signing of H.3653, a bill…
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SC Chamber applauds signing of legislation supporting manufacturers
February 14, 2018
Pitts: Passage of Bill Represents Unified Effort of Job Creators, Legislature, Governor COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Chamber leadership released the statements below regarding the Governor’s signing of H.3653, a bill…
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District Five names Michael Guliano as new Chief Instructional Officer
February 14, 2018
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Michael Guliano as its new Chief Instructional Officer effective April 9. The decision was approved at the district’s school board meeting on February 13. Guliano…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs H.3653 into law
February 14, 2018
H.3653 Protects South Carolina Businesses, Promotes Investment and Job Creation COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the business community and members of the General Assembly…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs H.3653 into law
February 14, 2018
H.3653 Protects South Carolina Businesses, Promotes Investment and Job Creation COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the business community and members of the General Assembly…
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Heroes in Blue announces newly appointed CEO and board member updates
February 14, 2018
Heroes in Blue is thrilled to announce a newly named CEO and four additions to their Board of Directors. Heroes In Blue is a nonprofit 501c3 organization committed to promoting police…
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Colliers Report: Lexington coins a new identity in larger Columbia retail market
February 14, 2018
Research & Forecast Report: Q4-2017 COLUMBIA | RETAIL Key Takeaways Average triple net core area rental rates slowly increase. Lexington will draw new retailers and consumers in 2018. To download…
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Most Americans unaware of one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors
February 14, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that a simple eye exam is key to saving sight against Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-Related…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes Julia Kuhn, Associate IIDA to the firm
February 14, 2018
Columbia, South Carolina, February 14, 2018; Studio 2LR announced that Julia Kuhn, Associate IIDA, has joined our design team. A native of Ohio, Julia graduated from Kent State University with…
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Explore local art, meet local artists during Columbia Open Studios, April 7-8
February 14, 2018
70 artists participating in event presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art The eighth annual Columbia Open Studios — a free, self-guided driving tour of artist studios presented by 701…
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SCBIO announces Life Sciences Boot Camp on Industry Essentials in Columbia – March 14
February 14, 2018
Industry subject matter experts to cover what businesses need to know about state’s fastest-growing industry segment SCBIO will host a half-day program March 14, 2018 – South Carolina Life Sciences…
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Davis elected to Vice Chair of Moore Stephens North America board
February 13, 2018
Rick Davis, chief executive officer of Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax, and consulting services firms in the Southeast, was recently elected vice chair of the board…
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Davis elected to Vice Chair of Moore Stephens North America board
February 13, 2018
Rick Davis, chief executive officer of Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax, and consulting services firms in the Southeast, was recently elected vice chair of the board…
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Palmetto Health elects 2018 board officers
February 13, 2018
The Palmetto Health board of directors elected the following officers: Beverly D. Chrisman, retired from South Carolina state government and self-employed political consultant, chair; Paul V. Fant, Sr., president, Fant…
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Free preview of IT-oLogy’s Career Development Workshops to be offered
February 13, 2018
IT-oLogy is offering a free preview of its IT career development workshops and certifications on Friday, February 23. Course instructors will give previews of the classes that are now being…
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South Carolina Transportation Executive to attend International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association’s 2018 Leadership Academy
February 13, 2018
Lexington-based transportation professional, Anna Salvagin, Sr. Program Manager, AECOM, will be joining future transportation industry leaders from across the globe for the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association’s (IBTTA) 2018 Leadership…
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Workforce Pathways Scholarship funding available for short-term job training in high demand career fields
February 13, 2018
Greenville Technical College’s division of Economic Development and Corporate Training (EDCT) is again offering a limited-time scholarship for eligible individuals seeking short-term job training for high-demand employment areas. The Workforce…
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Furman University Provost receives major award from research corportation
February 13, 2018
Furman University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost George Shields is one of three professors from across the nation to be named a 2018 Cottrell Scholar TREE Award recipient.…
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Organist Christopher Nash to perform at Presbyterian College
February 13, 2018Presbyterian College welcomes organist Christopher Nash to campus for a recital on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held in Belk Auditorium. It is free…
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Spartanburg Water announces promotion in drinking water treatment – Above ground maintenance
February 13, 2018
Spartanburg Water announced the promotion of Michael Poteat to the position of Above Ground Maintenance Coordinator for the Drinking Water Treatment Division of the organization. In his new role, Michael…
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Spartanburg Water announces new coordinator in reclaimed water treatment – Above ground maintenance
February 13, 2018
Spartanburg Water announced the transfer of Patrick Bailey to the position of Above Ground Maintenance Coordinator for the Reclaimed Water Treatment Division of the organization. In his new role, Patrick…
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Cliffs residents join together to help students, fire fighters, veterans and victims of domestic violence in the Upstate of South Carolina
February 13, 2018
Residents of The Cliffs, a portfolio of seven luxury mountain and lake club communities in the Western Carolina mountains, are helping Upstate South Carolina children succeed by volunteering thousands of…
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Southern First promotes executives in Columbia
February 13, 2018Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the following promotions in the Columbia market. Scott Bailey to Executive Vice President, Senior Mortgage Executive Andrew Kirkpatrick to…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Cory Patterson selected to become Riley Diversity Fellow
February 13, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to share that Cory Patterson, a litigator in the Greenville office, has been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative…
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NAI Avant closes downtown office building sale for local public relations agency
February 13, 2018NAI Avant announced the sale of 1817 Gadsden Street, an office building located in the heart of downtown Columbia, SC. Senior brokers Paul Hartley, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR represented…
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Ten at the Top announces new programming managers
February 13, 2018
Ten at the Top announced the addition of two new staff members, Adelyn Nottingham and Dewey Evans, both of whom will serve as Program Managers for the organization. Ten at…
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CBRE facilitates sale of 125,822sf Faber Plaza in North Charleston for $36.4 million
February 13, 2018CBRE Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Faber Plaza, a 125,822-sq.-ft. Class A office asset located at 4400 Leeds Avenue in Charleston, SC. Hall Capital acquired the 5-story property…
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CBRE executes sale of 201,500sf Foxbank Industrial Park in Charleston Metro
February 13, 2018CBRE Capital Markets has facilitated the sale of Foxbank Industrial Park, a 201,500-sq.-ft. manufacturing and distribution facility in Moncks Corner, just north of Charleston, SC. Located at 2550 U.S. Highway…
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Dr. Akil Ross named District Five’s new Director of Secondary Education
February 13, 2018
Dr. Akil Ross has been named Lexington-Richland School District Five’s next Director of Secondary Education. Ross has served as principal of Chapin High School since 2010 and in October was named…
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Foundation engages community volunteers to improve lives in Spartanburg County
February 13, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the appointment of several community volunteers to both standing and advisory committees. The Foundation has benefited greatly from the assistance of volunteers throughout its…
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NAI Avant closes downtown office building sale for local public relations agency
February 13, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of 1817 Gadsden Street, an office building located in the heart of downtown Columbia, SC. Senior brokers Paul Hartley, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR represented…
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Southern First promotes executives in Columbia
February 13, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the following promotions in the Columbia market. Scott Bailey to Executive Vice President, Senior Mortgage Executive Andrew Kirkpatrick to…
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Bob Nuttall represented the tenant in the lease of 2,441 SF of medical office space in Charleston, SC
February 12, 2018
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall represented the Tenant, Lowcountry Pediatrics and Adult Medicine LLC in the lease of 2,441 SF of Medical Office Space located at 1483 Tobias Gadson…
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Jack Owens with Lee & Associates Charleston honored with 2017 Charleston Commercial Realtor of the Year Award
February 12, 2018
Lee & Associates Charleston announced that Jack Owens, CCIM, received the 2017 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year award. The Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® (CTAR) honors one commercial REALTOR® each year…
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Summit Worx completes Mobile Command and Communications Center project for Mt Pleasant Police Department
February 12, 2018
Summit Worx, a leading provider of flexible and robust mission solutions for Federal, State, and Local government agencies as well as commercial entities, recently completed a project for the Town…
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Congressman Clyburn breaks ground at South Carolina Water Project Extension
February 12, 2018
Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn issued the following statement on the groundbreaking of the Dorchester Reach of the Lake Marion Regional Water Agency. The Dorchester Reach is the latest…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Erik Gray as Commercial Loan Officer and Vice President
February 12, 2018
 CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to introduce Erik Gray as a commercial loan office and vice president. Based at the Wilmington branch, Gray…
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Pilobolus, the modern dance troupe known for pushing envelopes and thrilling audiences, comes to the Midlands
February 12, 2018
Pilobolus is a rebellious dance company. For 45 years, the troupe has tested the limits of human physicality to explore the beauty and the power of connected bodies. The company…
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Columbia Fireflies and New York Mets extend Player Development Contract
February 12, 2018
The Columbia Fireflies and New York Mets today announced that they are extending their Player Development Contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. The Mets have been affiliated with Hardball Capital’s…
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Columbia chamber announces honorees for 2018 Columbia Impact Awards
February 12, 2018
The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of six prestigious awards to be given at the 4th Annual Columbia Impact Awards, formerly known as Yellow Jasmine Awards. The 2018 Columbia Impact Awards,…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art presents Fletcher Williams III: Traces Exhibition – March 8 – April 22, 2018
February 12, 2018
Artist Talk: Thursday, March 8, 6 pm Artist Reception: Thursday, March 8, 7 – 9 pm Reception Admission: Members, free; non-members, $5 suggested donation Columbia’s 701 Center for Contemporary…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 12
February 12, 2018
Week of 02/09/2018 to 02/15/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fifty Shades Freed R Universal 1 3,768 Â $38,560,195 Â $38,560,195 2 Peter Rabbit PG Sony…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 12
February 12, 2018
Week of 02/09/2018 to 02/15/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fifty Shades Freed R Universal 1 3,768 Â $38,560,195 Â $38,560,195 2 Peter Rabbit PG Sony…
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Milliken & Company named one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies for 12th consecutive year
February 12, 2018
Milliken & Company, a global innovation company with textile, specialty chemical, and floor covering manufacturing expertise, has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing…
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Davis & Floyd named finalist and wins Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina
February 12, 2018During the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) Engineering Excellence Awards gala, Davis & Floyd, Inc. was named an ACEC Finalist and received an Engineering Excellence…
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Emily DeRoberts appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
February 12, 2018
Emily DeRoberts has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources Board of Commissioners. DeRoberts is an Upstate native and graduate of Wren…
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The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2019 Fiscal Year
February 12, 20182019 Fiscal Year: July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019. Please visit our website at www.columbiasc.net/grants/offe red for guidelines, applications and more information. Accommodations Tax Grants (Due March 16, 2018, by 12:00 pm) provide financial…
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Office of Business Opportunities Call for Presenters for 6th Annual Small Business Week
February 12, 2018The Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is pleased to issue a Call for Presenters for the 6th Annual Small Business Week Conference to be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center…
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Opening celebration for Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited
February 12, 2018
WHAT: Opening celebration and VIP reception for Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited, a multimedia exhibition dedicated to sharing the tradition of African-American philanthropy. After a nationwide…
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