Federal Trade Commission grants early termination of antitrust waiting period for proposed Dominion Energy-SCANA combination
February 2, 2018
Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), and SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced that their proposed combination has cleared a key condition needed for completion. The Federal Trade Commission has granted early…
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Yturria named director of RCSD’s public information office
February 2, 2018
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Newly promoted Captain Maria Yturria, Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), has been named director of the RCSD’s office of public information.…
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S.C. Free Clinic Association holds annual conference
February 2, 2018
Volunteer physicians, other medical professionals gather at Columbia’s Hilton Hotel By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Free Clinic Association (SCFCA) – representing 41 free…
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Sword Fest at museum to feature lectures, artifacts, live swordplay
February 2, 2018History will come to swashbuckling, schwinging, clanging life on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Columbia. That’s when Sword Fest, a day-long celebration of the role swords once played in combat, comes…
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Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Diversity Fellows
February 2, 2018Forty-two leaders from the Midlands and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this spring. “Though we are a diverse…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia attorney elected president of South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
February 2, 2018Fisher Phillips announced attorney Sheila Willis has been named president of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA). Willis was chosen to lead the organization based on her commitment to…
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Panel explores what’s next for Columbia’s insurance and tech industry
February 2, 2018What will it take to make Columbia the nation’s top insurance technology destination – a place where companies and employees from around the country want to be and have to…
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Richland Library leader chosen to join important conversations on diversity
February 2, 2018Melanie Huggins of Richland Library is one of 42 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding area selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative…
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IT-ology aims to grow tech workforce
February 2, 2018
Addressing South Carolina’s information technology “talent gap” is the mission of IT-ology, a Columbia-based nonprofit working to attract, retain and educate citizens about the IT profession. Capital Rotarians were briefed…
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Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Diversity Fellows
February 1, 2018Forty-two leaders from the Midlands and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this spring. “Though we are a diverse…
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IT-ology aims to grow tech workforce
February 1, 2018Addressing South Carolina’s information technology “talent gap” is the mission of IT-ology, a Columbia-based nonprofit working to attract, retain and educate citizens about the IT profession. Capital Rotarians were briefed…
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Sword Fest at museum to feature lectures, artifacts, live swordplay
February 1, 2018History will come to swashbuckling, schwinging, clanging life on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Columbia. That’s when Sword Fest, a day-long celebration of the role swords once played in combat, comes…
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Town of Lexington takes over Carolina Water Services I-20 WWTF and customers
February 1, 2018
As of February 1, 2018, the Town of Lexington will begin service to Utilities Inc/Carolina Water Services, Inc. sewer customers currently served by the I-20 Wastewater Treatment Facility. The transition from…
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Colonial Life boosts parental leave, employee pay and community investment
February 1, 2018
Colonial Life is investing millions of dollars in its employees, its infrastructure and its community, including a new paid parental leave benefit for mothers and fathers, increased compensation to a…
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SC State Fair accepting applications for Ride of Your Life Scholarship
February 1, 2018
The South Carolina State Fair is accepting applications for its Ride of your Life Scholarship program. Fifty $6,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors across the state and…
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BHSA welcomes SC Legislators to Myrtle Beach for legislative panel at annual board seminar
February 1, 2018
Members of the SC House of Representatives and the SC Senate were present at the Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) Board Seminar held January 26-28, 2018 at…
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BHSA welcomes SC Legislators to Myrtle Beach for legislative panel at annual board seminar
February 1, 2018
Members of the SC House of Representatives and the SC Senate were present at the Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) Board Seminar held January 26-28, 2018 at…
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Panel explores what’s next for Columbia’s insurance and tech industry
February 1, 2018What will it take to make Columbia the nation’s top insurance technology destination – a place where companies and employees from around the country want to be and have to…
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SC Association of Adult and Continuing Education names three award winners from District Five
February 1, 2018Three individuals representing Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Adult Education program received awards from the South Carolina Association of Adult and Continuing Education organization. Dr. Kathie Greer, District Five’s Director of…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
February 1, 2018
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Seeking one (1) Applicant from the Hospitality industry; one…
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City of Columbia Public Life Public Space Survey
February 1, 2018
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th to help conduct our third annual Public Space Public Life Survey throughout downtown Columbia. Tracking how we use our…
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Emily Mills represented the seller in the sale of 10,174 SF of office space in Mount Pleasant
February 1, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Emily Mills represented the seller, Seascape Vacations, LLC in the sale of 10,174 of office space located at 1439 Stuart Engals Blvd in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. The…
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Broad Insights adds Tim Joiner as fractional CMO
February 1, 2018
Tim Joiner has joined Broad Insights, a business strategy and coaching company, as fractional Chief Marketing Officer. Fractional CMOs are a growing trend for mid-sized companies that want someone on…
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NAI Avant facilitates Main Street Columbia office lease
February 1, 2018
NAI Avant announced the lease transaction of ±3,151 square feet (SF) of office space at 1201 Main Street. Holder, Padgett, Littlejohn & Pricket, LLC will occupy the space, represented by…
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City Manager Spotlight – February 2018
January 31, 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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Net income grows 31.1 percent at South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.
January 31, 2018
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, reported net income of $3,414,260 for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $2,603,928 for the same period a year…
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H.4375 passes the SC House of Representatives with a vote of 119 to 1
January 31, 2018The SC House of Representatives voted to pass bill H.4375, the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package. The purpose of the bill is to provide: for the manner in which and procedures…
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H.4375 passes the SC House of Representatives with a vote of 119 to 1
January 31, 2018The SC House of Representatives voted to pass bill H.4375, the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package. The purpose of the bill is to provide: for the manner in which and procedures…
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Business community responds to House passage of H.4375
January 31, 2018The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce issued the below statements following today’s House passage of H.4375 regarding the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package: “We appreciate the House’s efforts to address the…
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Statement from Dominion Energy on South Carolina House Bill 4375
January 31, 2018
We did not see the proposed changes to South Carolina House Bill 4375 prior to introduction today, and are in the process of reviewing them. While our review is continuing,…
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Soda City Friends to hold first ever Gervais Street Bridge Dinner ticket pre-sale, February 1-4, 2018 online
January 31, 2018General admission and VIP ticket options; 100% proceeds benefit The River Alliance, Canoeing for Kids, Harvest Hope Food Bank, West Columbia Beautification Foundation and Heroes in Blue; donations and sponsorships…
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Five Points and Free Times to host Columbia Food and Wine Festival
January 31, 2018
The Five Points Association is pleased to announce a new event coming to Columbia this spring. In partnership with Free Times, they will be hosting the inaugural Columbia Food and…
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Cutting-edge dance works take center stage in USC Dance Company Spring Contemporary Concert
January 31, 2018The University of SC Dance Company will present a selection of innovative dance works during its Spring Contemporary Concert, February 21-24 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Show times are 7:30pm for the February 21-23 performances and 2pm for the February…
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The COMET is hosting a series of public meetings in order to receive feedback about the proposed route changes and expansions in the Northwest Columbia/Irmo corridor
January 31, 2018
These changes include the elimination of routes 34: St. Andrews and 34b: Bush River/St. Andrews and the implementation of the following proposed routes: 801: Broad River 82X: Partridge Hospital 83L: St. Andrews Road to…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reappoints SLED Chief Mark Keel
January 31, 2018Governor Henry McMaster announced his decision to reappoint South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel. Having first been appointed to the position by Governor Nikki Haley in June…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reappoints SLED Chief Mark Keel
January 31, 2018Governor Henry McMaster announced his decision to reappoint South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel. Having first been appointed to the position by Governor Nikki Haley in June…
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William Gregg joins Newmark Wilson Kibler as a Property Management Associate
January 31, 2018
Newmark Wilson Kibler announced today that William Gregg has joined its Columbia office as a property management associate. Gregg will work primarily in retail, office and flex property management and…
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Richland One invites community to 2018 State of the District Address
January 31, 2018
The community is invited to learn more about Richland One, its accomplishments and plans for the future at the annual Superintendent’s State of the District Address, which will be held…
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Columbia College Board appoints Carol Moore, PhD as president
January 31, 2018
The Columbia College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its January 26, 2018 meeting to appoint Dr. Carol A. Moore as President of the College. Dr. Moore came to Columbia…
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Turner Padget expands Georgia practice with five seasoned lawyers in Augusta
January 31, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that all five attorneys previously associated with Augusta, Ga., law firm Warlick, Stebbins, Murray, & Chew, LLP, have joined Turner Padget effective February 1.…
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Turner Padget expands Georgia practice with five seasoned lawyers in Augusta
January 31, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that all five attorneys previously associated with Augusta, Ga., law firm Warlick, Stebbins, Murray, & Chew, LLP, have joined Turner Padget effective February 1.…
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Ramona Braun joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
January 31, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ramona Braun has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Braun grew up in Germany and made the…
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Columbia College Board appoints Carol Moore, PhD as president
January 31, 2018The Columbia College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its January 26, 2018 meeting to appoint Dr. Carol A. Moore as President of the College. Dr. Moore came to Columbia…
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SCRA announces new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs
January 31, 2018
SCRA, a public, non-profit chartered with fostering the Innovation Economy of South Carolina, has announced the appointment of Jill Sorensen, J.D. as the new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Executive…
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SCRA announces new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs
January 31, 2018
SCRA, a public, non-profit chartered with fostering the Innovation Economy of South Carolina, has announced the appointment of Jill Sorensen, J.D. as the new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Executive…
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FOMAS, Inc. growing existing York County operations
January 31, 2018
Investment of $2.5 Million to Expand Machining Capacity FOMAS, Inc., a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in York County. The $2.5 million investment…
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FOMAS, Inc. growing existing York County operations
January 31, 2018
Investment of $2.5 Million to Expand Machining Capacity FOMAS, Inc., a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in York County. The $2.5 million investment…
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Charleston office market finishes 2017 strong with three consecutive quarters of positive absorption
January 31, 2018CBRE has released its Q4 2017 MarketView report on the Charleston office commercial real estate market. Three consecutive quarters of positive absorption show the strength of Charleston’s office market. However,…
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Bob Jones University launches School of Health Professions
January 31, 2018Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the launch of a School of Health Professions, beginning in the fall of 2018. The new school is a strategic step in…
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Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification
January 31, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…
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