Beyond Home Runs and Touchdowns: COR’s Emerging Columbia Series presents Sports in the Midlands + Their Impact – April 18
April 10, 2018Wednesday, April 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Columbia Opportunity Resource invites the community to take a deep dive into the world of sports in the capital city region when they present…
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NAI Avant receives multiple CoStar Power Broker Awards
April 10, 2018
NAI Avant was recently awarded Top Leasing Firm and Top Sales Firm in the Columbia, SC market for Costar’s 2017 Power Broker Awards. Every year CoStar Power Broker Awards celebrates…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 9
April 9, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/06/2018 to 04/12/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 A Quiet Place PG13 Paramount 1 3,508 $50,203,562 $50,203,562…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 9
April 9, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/06/2018 to 04/12/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 A Quiet Place PG13 Paramount 1 3,508 $50,203,562 $50,203,562…
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Pawmetto Lifeline’s 2018 Bark To The Park – April 14
April 9, 2018
Dogs will be trotting in tutus at Pawmetto Lifeline’s 10th Annual Bark To The Park walk for the homeless pets on Saturday, April 14, at Finlay Park in downtown Columbia. McDaniels Subaru of Columbia will once again…
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FEMA approves $1.6 million to Richland County for sewer line restoration
April 9, 2018
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the following information this week about providing grant money to reimburse Richland County for money spent repairing sewer lines damaged by the October…
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Cayce ranks high in list of easiest places to sell a home
April 9, 2018
SmartAsset, a financial advisory website, recently conducted a study using their interactive “Healthy Housing Markets” calculator to find which cities in South Carolina prove to be easiest to sell a home.…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing wins regional 2018 American Advertising Federation ADDY® Awards
April 9, 2018
BRIGHT+CO Marketing, a full-service marketing company, is a 2018 regional ADDY winner in the American Advertising Awards for the AFF District 3 which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.…
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Caliber Collision says “Fill ‘er Up” with donations for 7th Annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive
April 9, 2018
Caliber Collision, the largest collision repair company in the country, is asking its customers, business partners and the public to “fill ‘er up” by donating grocery bags full of food…
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The COMET is accepting applications for the upcoming Transit Leadership Academy
April 9, 2018
The COMET is accepting applications for the upcoming Transit Leadership Academy, starting Monday April 23rd and running until June 11, 2018. This program will last for eight consecutive Mondays, from 5:50pm to 8:00pm,…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Spartanburg celebrates Grand Opening, Artist Reception, and 85th Anniversary – April 19
April 9, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine will host a Grand Opening of its new headquarters at 151 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue and Artist Reception on Thursday, April 19. The party will feature the artwork…
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April is “Second Chance Month” in the City of Greenville
April 9, 2018
Mayor Knox White has proclaimed April as “Second Chance Month” in the city of Greenville. The proclamation aims to honor the tireless work carried out by the Greenville Re-entry Coalition, a…
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CDS Hockey Night with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits
April 9, 2018
The 2018 CDS Night with the Swamp Rabbits raised over $11,247 for the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). CDS families enjoyed the game and participated in pregame activities such as…
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Duke Energy awards $30,000 to Peace Center’s Field Trip Performance Series
April 9, 2018
The Peace Center has received a $30,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation supporting the 2017-2018 Field Trip Performance Series, one of the Peace Center’s Community Impact initiatives. On the…
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Greenville Country Club expands its service team
April 9, 2018
Greenville Country Club recently expanded its guest services team with the promotion of Julia Bankert (pictured) to Membership Director and addition of Mikaela Freeman as Private Events Director. Julia Bankert…
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Ford Motor Company to sponsor Clemson Deep Orange 10 autonomous vehicle prototype
April 9, 2018
Ford Motor Company will sponsor the 10th generation Deep Orange vehicle prototype designed and conceived by automotive engineering students at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). Deep Orange is…
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Ford Motor Company to sponsor Clemson Deep Orange 10 autonomous vehicle prototype
April 9, 2018
Ford Motor Company will sponsor the 10th generation Deep Orange vehicle prototype designed and conceived by automotive engineering students at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). Deep Orange is…
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SC DSS marks Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 9, 2018
Each April, the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) joins Children’s Trust of South Carolina, the state’s affiliate organization for Prevent Child Abuse America, and other statewide and…
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Homelessness Among Youth Needs Understanding
April 9, 2018An “understanding gap” affects the problem of homelessness among people 17-24 years of age in the Midlands, according to Stacey Atkinson and Jacquan Riley, guest speakers at Capital Rotary’s April…
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Homelessness Among Youth Needs Understanding
April 9, 2018An “understanding gap” affects the problem of homelessness among people 17-24 years of age in the Midlands, according to Stacey Atkinson and Jacquan Riley, guest speakers at Capital Rotary’s April…
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Stevens & Wilkinson structural engineer named one of The State’s Top 20 Under 40
April 9, 2018
Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced today David McNeice, associate structural engineer, was named Top 20 Under 40 by The State newspaper. The State’s…
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FEMA approves $1.6 million to Richland County for sewer line restoration
April 6, 2018
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the following information this week about providing grant money to reimburse Richland County for money spent repairing sewer lines damaged by the October…
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Caldwell Commercial listing | 102 Sangaree Pkwy, Summerville, SC
April 6, 2018Caldwell Commercial announces it’s new listing at 102 Sangaree Pkwy in Summerville , SC. This 1,520 SF office space is listed for $12.50 PSF, it is the perfect location for…
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First Reliance Bank names Ben Brazell President South Carolina
April 6, 2018
Rapidly growing First Reliance Bank promotes one of its top executives to the position of President of South Carolina. Banking executive Ben Brazell has been promoted to the role of…
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Tim Callahan joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 6, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tim Callahan has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Callahan has been a real estate salesperson for the…
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Engenius hires new content strategist
April 6, 2018
Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius has hired Britany Ochalek as a content strategist. Ochalek will develop strategies for client websites and help structure website content effectively. Ochalek…
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Habitat for Humanity Greenville County dedicates home to Acevedo Family
April 6, 2018
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County dedicated another home for the Acevedo family in the Grace Point community. This is the eighth home to be dedicated in the…
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SCBIO presents PitchRounds at SEMDA MedTech conference – May 2-4
April 6, 2018South Carolina Inventors convene to present ideas to Venture Capitalists The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association driven to make the southeast a world-class region for…
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Savannah Lakes Lodge property sells for $2.569 million
April 6, 2018McCORMICK, SC – Wednesday’s auction of the conference center formerly known as Savannah Lakes Lodge drew a capacity crowd and produced a bidding contest that resulted in a total price of $2,569,600. John Dixon &…
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City of Columbia launches “Enjoy SC: An Experience of South Carolina Arts & Culture at the State House”
April 6, 2018
The City of Columbia, in collaboration with several community organizations, announces that it will use a Knight Cities Challenge grant to host “Enjoy SC: An Experience of South Carolina Arts…
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SC students can win $2,000 for college
April 6, 2018
What’s “Your Big Idea” about the First Amendment? One high-schooler will win a $2,000 scholarship by sharing their ideas about free speech in an Instagram video. The SC Bar Young…
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SC students can win $2,000 for college
April 6, 2018
What’s “Your Big Idea” about the First Amendment? One high-schooler will win a $2,000 scholarship by sharing their ideas about free speech in an Instagram video. The SC Bar Young…
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National Park Service awards over $42,900 to protect 15 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina
April 6, 2018The National Park Service announced a $42,903 grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) to help protect 15.47 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina threatened with…
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SCBIO presents PitchRounds at SEMDA MedTech conference – May 2-4
April 6, 2018
South Carolina Inventors convene to present ideas to Venture Capitalists The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association driven to make the southeast a world-class region for…
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National Park Service awards over $42,900 to protect 15 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina
April 6, 2018
The National Park Service announced a $42,903 grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) to help protect 15.47 acres of a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina threatened with…
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Main Street Rotary Club presents Game Night at The Grand – April 17
April 6, 2018Main Street Rotary Club is hosting a night of games and fun at The Grand to benefit GF3. The event is on Tuesday, April 17 from 5 – 8 pm.…
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FPA of South Carolina to host session on quantitative hedge funds and machine learning – April 26
April 6, 2018
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina, along with Little Harbor Advisors, is offering an opportunity for those in the financial industry to learn about quantitative hedge funds and machine…
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Great Southern Homes first quarter 2018 sales sets records
April 5, 2018
Great Southern Homes is off to a great start in 2018 with first quarter sales setting records. For the first quarter 2018, the company produced a record volume in…
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Great work is always measurable
April 5, 2018Global expedition leader receives three lofty honors in less-than-four weeks By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Great men are often recognized by single great achievements. Truly great men are recognized –…
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Palmetto Association for Children and Families Director of Policy and Research elected to statewide task force
April 5, 2018The Palmetto Association for Children and Families (PAFCAF) announced that Megan Branham, the Director of Policy and Research, has been elected to the South Carolina Children’s Justice Act Task Force.…
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Broad Insights CEO defends dissertation in Paris
April 5, 2018Jim Wiginton, CEO of Broad Insights, a Greenville-based business coaching firm, recently defended his dissertation and received his Doctor of Business Administration degree from Paris School of Business. Wiginton’s dissertation,…
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Habitat Greenville raises walls on Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Home
April 5, 2018
On Thursday, April 5, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the wall of the 2018 Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in…
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The City of Cayce announces Interim City Manager
April 5, 2018
Cayce City Council announced Assistant to the City Manager, Rachelle Moody, has been appointed as the Interim City Manager. Ms. Moody has been employed with the City of Cayce for…
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Palmetto Association for Children and Families Director of Policy and Research elected to statewide task force
April 5, 2018
The Palmetto Association for Children and Families (PAFCAF) announced that Megan Branham, the Director of Policy and Research, has been elected to the South Carolina Children’s Justice Act Task Force.…
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Great work is always measurable
April 5, 2018Global expedition leader receives three lofty honors in less-than-four weeks By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Great men are often recognized by single great achievements. Truly great men are recognized –…
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NAI Avant facilitates Edens Plaza retail lease
April 5, 2018
NAI Avant Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM recently represented the landlord, KIMIJO Properties, LLC, in the retail lease transaction at 4107 West Beltline Boulevard in Columbia, SC. Commonly…
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Local volunteers take action to clean, restore and renew Lexington County – April 21
April 5, 2018
Keep South Carolina Beautiful and its parent organization PalmettoPride will host a community cleanup in Lexington County on Saturday, April 21, 2018, along Meadowfield Road in Gaston. Lexington County residents…
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Benefitfocus expands operations, opens office in New York City
April 4, 2018
Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits management software, announced the opening of its office in New York City. The company’s new office is located at 135 Madison Avenue, New…
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Columbia Housing Authority to host 31st Annual Wall of Fame Ceremony
April 4, 2018The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) will host the 31st Annual Wall of Fame Ceremony Friday, April 6 at 11 a.m. in the Drew Wellness Center gym, located at 2101 Walker Solomon Way. Dr.…
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Savannah River National Laboratory gives STEM students a look at careers in nuclear safeguards
April 4, 2018Workshop participants: (Standing L to R) Dennis Miller, Zachary Steckmann, Holly Watson (SRNS), Jack Hannum, Matthew Shalloo, Richard Marini, Alexander Grant, Thomas Martin (Kneeling L to R) Calen Raulerson,…
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