NAI Avant closes Hardeeville Dollar General investment sale
January 8, 2018NAI Avant announced the investment sale of the recently developed Dollar General located at 3424 South Okatie Highway in Hardeeville, SC. Senior investment broker Dail Longaker represented the seller, Port…
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A3 Communications recognized as one of South Carolina’s largest private companies
January 8, 2018A3 Communications, Inc., one of America’s fastest growing systems integrators, recently announced its recognition as one of the 2017 Grant Thornton South Carolina 100™ (SC100) recipients. The program, celebrating its…
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Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes McCabe as new trustee
January 7, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Cathy Hoefer McCabe to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. McCabe received her Bachelor of Arts Degree…
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Jordan, Richardson named members of Sowell Gray Robinson
January 7, 2018COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, is pleased to announce that attorneys Will Jordan and Beth Richardson have become the firm’s newest members. Will Jordan focuses…
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Attorney Sam Wellborn joins Sowell Gray Robinson
January 7, 2018COLUMBIA, SC – Regulatory attorney Sam Wellborn has joined Sowell Gray Robinson law firm as an associate. Sam’s practice is focused primarily on regulatory and administrative law, with an emphasis…
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SCBIO announces 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee for life sciences organization
January 7, 2018SCBIO has announced its 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2017 meeting in Columbia. Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO Lou Kennedy…
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SCBIO announces 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee for life sciences organization
January 7, 2018SCBIO has announced its 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2017 meeting in Columbia. Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO Lou Kennedy…
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SCBIO announces 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee for life sciences organization
January 7, 2018SCBIO has announced its 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2017 meeting in Columbia. Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO Lou Kennedy…
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Attorney Sam Wellborn joins Sowell Gray Robinson
January 7, 2018COLUMBIA, SC – Regulatory attorney Sam Wellborn has joined Sowell Gray Robinson law firm as an associate. Sam’s practice is focused primarily on regulatory and administrative law, with an emphasis…
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Jordan, Richardson named members of Sowell Gray Robinson
January 7, 2018COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, is pleased to announce that attorneys Will Jordan and Beth Richardson have become the firm’s newest members. Will Jordan focuses…
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Jim ‘Snake-Hunter’ Knight to tell Vietnam stories in free lecture at museum – January 26
January 7, 2018January 26, 2018 In Vietnam, his radio call sign was “Snake-Hunter. It wasn’t just a catchy nickname, says Jim Knight. “I was one of those kids who knew from…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces eliminating state income taxes for retirees who served in uniform
January 5, 2018$22 Million Annual Exemption For Veterans, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Peace Officers Governor Henry McMaster today announced a bold tax reform proposal, included in the 2018-19 Executive Budget, that…
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Taylor joins Mashburn Construction Company
January 5, 2018Mashburn Construction welcomes Xan Taylor to the Columbia office. Xan joins Mashburn with five years of industry experience and brings a fresh, young perspective to the company. Xan onboards as…
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Clary joins Mashburn Construction Company
January 5, 2018Mashburn Construction Company announced that Susan C. Clary, CIT has joined the company in its Columbia, South Carolina office as she takes over the position of Marketing Director. Susan, a…
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The Salvation Army thanks the community for a successful Christmas season
January 5, 2018A letter from Major Henry Morris, Area Commander, The Salvation Army of the Midlands: Thanks to generous community efforts, The Salvation Army of the Midlands raised over $346,016.36 with our…
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As small business confidence surges, worker shortage and wage pressure intensify
January 5, 2018The shortage of qualified workers reached a record high in December, and the number of small business owners who made plans to raise compensation was the second-highest in history, according…
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30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration – January 15
January 4, 2018Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, Benedict College’s first female president, will be the keynote speaker at the City of Columbia’s 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2018,…
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New Caring Transitions Company serves Richland County, Lexington County and Columbia
January 4, 2018Local healthcare professional Adriene Massey announced the launch of Caring Transitions of Columbia. Caring Transitions is a full-service company that provides space planning, packing, moving, resettling, estate sales, liquidation services…
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AMCOL Systems welcomes John A. Cross
January 4, 2018AMCOL Systems has announced the hire of John A. Cross as a Regional Director of Revenue Cycle Strategy. With a decade of healthcare revenue cycle experience, AMCOL added Cross to…
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Bobbitt finishes design and construction for ENT/Allergy practice in Columbia
January 4, 2018COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 4, 2018) – Bobbitt Design Build, a commercial design-build firm with operations in the Midlands, recently completed construction on a new medical office building for SouthEastern Ear,…
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South Carolina State Museum Presents: Requiem for Mother Emanuel
January 4, 2018New exhibit showcases batik paintings by SC artist Dr. Leo Twiggs created in aftermath of Charleston Shooting The State Museum is proud to present, Requiem for Mother Emanuel opening, Saturday, Jan. 27.…
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Midlands Technical College wins five regional awards for excellence in marketing and communications
January 4, 2018The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District Two awarded Midlands Technical College five Medallion Awards for outstanding achievement in marketing and communications. The Medallion Awards are the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster authorizes S.C. National Guard to deploy resources for winter weather recovery
January 4, 2018Governor Henry McMaster today gave formal authorization to the South Carolina National Guard to place guardsmen on active duty to assist in the recovery of areas affected by the ongoing…
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Columbia attorney William M. Umbach named partner at Adams and Reese
January 4, 2018COLUMBIA, SC – Adams and Reese Columbia attorney William M. Umbach was one of seven firm lawyers named partner, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Other firm attorneys named partner for…
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Jackson hires Brian Walker, Payton Allen
January 4, 2018GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Brian Walker as account executive and Payton Allen as copywriter. As…
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Efforts to reform county government gained traction in 2017
January 4, 2018By Ned Tolar Lexington County Council With 2018 under way, I wanted to keep you informed about some County Council actions over the past year, as well as some…
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AT&T to launch mobile 5G in 2018
January 4, 2018AT&T* expects to be the first U.S. company to introduce mobile 5G service in a dozen markets by late 2018. To reach this ambitious milestone, AT&T has taken a different…
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Walker Marketing, Inc. appoints Matt Lochel, Director of Account Services
January 4, 2018Matt Lochel has been appointed Director of Account Services at Walker Marketing, Inc., it was recently announced by Gary Walker, president and CEO. Walker Marketing represents clients in the senior…
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Fisher Phillips strengthens Columbia office with return of veteran employment litigator
January 4, 2018Fisher Phillips announced experienced employment, labor and health and safety attorney Matthew Korn has rejoined the firm in the Columbia office. At the firm, Korn advises clients on day-to-day employment…
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Columbia Water customers get temporary permission to cut off water at meter
January 4, 2018From Wednesday, January 3, through 8 a.m. Monday, January 8, Columbia Water is granting temporary permission for customers to shut off their water at the meter if they experience a water line…
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NAI Avant closes ±10,345 square foot industrial building
January 4, 2018NAI Avant senior broker Gerald Steele and broker Lee Bussell, Jr. recently represented the buyer, Progress Land Development, LLC, in the purchase of a ±10,354 square foot (SF) industrial building…
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Bobbitt finishes design and construction for ENT/Allergy practice in Columbia
January 4, 2018COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 4, 2018) – Bobbitt Design Build, a commercial design-build firm with operations in the Midlands, recently completed construction on a new medical office building for SouthEastern Ear,…
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Fisher Phillips strengthens Columbia office with return of veteran employment litigator
January 4, 2018Fisher Phillips announced experienced employment, labor and health and safety attorney Matthew Korn has rejoined the firm in the Columbia office. At the firm, Korn advises clients on day-to-day employment…
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The Brandon Agency honored with Golden Tusk Award by the Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society for “Save Our Nurses” Campaign
January 3, 2018The Brandon Agency, the most creatively awarded agency in the Carolinas, was awarded a Golden Tusk award by the Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society (CHPRMS) for creating the “Save…
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Stephen Bittinger joins Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office
January 3, 2018Nexsen Pruet recognizes the many reimbursement challenges facing health care providers, including responding to government and private payor audits and complying with the ever-changing reimbursement landscapes to remain compliant. It…
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Furman University Modern Languages professor David Bost receives 2017 Jim Smart Award
January 3, 2018Furman University Modern Languages professor and English department chair David Bost has been named winner of the James H. Smart Award by Furman’s Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection. Presented annually…
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United Community Bank expands Greenville team with addition of Bill Durrell
January 3, 2018United Community Bank welcomes Bill Durrell as Commercial Relationship Manager. Durrell brings more than 30 years of financial experience to his new role, and will be based out of United’s East North…
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Senior Resources begins construction on new Meals on Wheels site
January 3, 2018Senior Resources is excited to begin construction this week of a new Meals on Wheels site at its central office building on Millwood Avenue. When complete, the 900-square foot facility…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2018-2019 school year
January 3, 2018Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year. Students may apply to multiple scholarships by completing one application and are…
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Tidewater Boats growing its Lexington County operations
January 3, 2018LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC – Tidewater Boats, a designer and manufacturer of premier saltwater boats, is growing its Lexington County operations. To accommodate the production of larger models, the company is…
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Charleston’s interim chief of police to lead 2018 MLK Parade
January 3, 2018Jerome Taylor, interim chief of police for the Charleston Police Department, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Taylor…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia attorney elected to partner
January 3, 2018Fisher Phillips announced that George A. Reeves III has been elected to partner at the firm’s Columbia office. Reeves is one of 14 attorneys in 11 offices across the country…
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Dominion Energy, SCANA announce all-stock merger
January 3, 2018Dominion Energy to fund $1.3 billion of cash payments to all SCE&G electric customers within 90 days after closing Estimated additional 5 percent rate reduction from current levels for SCE&G electric…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia attorney elected to partner
January 3, 2018Fisher Phillips announced that George A. Reeves III has been elected to partner at the firm’s Columbia office. Reeves is one of 14 attorneys in 11 offices across the country…
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United Way of the Midlands gears up for the 2018 Point-in-Time count to assess homelessness in the Midlands
January 3, 2018The Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH), led by United Way of the Midlands, will conduct the area’s annual homelessness Point-in-Time (PIT) Count January 24 – 28, 2018. The…
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NAI Avant consummates industrial building sale
January 3, 2018NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of 181 Windhill Road in Columbia, SC. The ±15,000 square foot (SF) industrial warehouse building features ±13,450 SF of warehouse space and…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2018-2019 school year
January 3, 2018Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year. Students may apply to multiple scholarships by completing one application and are…
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Thousands danced in the streets at Famously Hot New Year to welcome 2018 in Columbia, S.C.
January 3, 2018At the seventh-annual Famously Hot New Year celebration, S.C.’s largest New Year’s Eve party, thousands of revelers rang in 2018 on Columbia, S.C.’s Main Street. Famously Hot New Year, South…
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Countybank supports Anderson Sheriff’s Department
January 2, 2018Gift Made in Memory of Kip Burrell to Support Search and Rescue Equipment Countybank reinforced its reputation for philanthropy in the communities where its team live and work with a…
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Firefly Distillery, LLC expanding and moving operations in Charleston County
January 2, 2018$7.3 Million Investment will Include New Distillation Capabilities and More Firefly Distillery, LLC, a South Carolina-based beverage provider, is expanding its Charleston County operations by constructing a new distillery in…
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