Lake Murray Elementary principal, Claire Thompson, announces plans to retire
March 19, 2018
Claire Thompson, principal of Lake Murray Elementary School in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has announced plans to retire at the end of the current school year. Thompson has been an…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 19
March 19, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore For the fifth week in a row the top grossing movie is Black Panther. It has warned $200M more in five weeks of release than Jumanji:…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 19
March 19, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore For the fifth week in a row the top grossing movie is Black Panther. It has warned $200M more in five weeks of release than Jumanji:…
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Richard Greener Tribute Concert
March 19, 2018Tue, April 10, 7:30 p.m. USC School of Music Recital Hall The Parker Quartet has been hailed by The New York Times as “something extraordinary.” The Boston Globe called them, “…intense,…
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Richard Greener Tribute Concert
March 19, 2018Tue, April 10, 7:30 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall – Free 6:30 p.m. Pre-concert conversation with the composers We celebrate the life and legacy of USC’s first African-American professor with readings…
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USC Percussion Ensemble and Percussion Players
March 19, 2018Thu, April 5, 7:30 p.m School of Music Recital Hall – Free The USC Percussion Ensemble and Percussion Players join forces to perform a wide variety of music written expressly for…
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USC Computer Music Concert: Crossings
March 19, 2018Tue, April 3, 7:30 p.m School of Music Recital Hall – Free Under the direction of Reginald Bain, the USC Computer Music Concert is a showcase for USC students and faculty.…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Musical History Course at the Lourie Center
March 19, 2018
“The Big Band Serenade” Wednesdays, 1:30-3 pm, April 4- May 30 Retired Impresario Arnold Breman will lead us on a historical journey through six decades of incredible Big Band music.…
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MTC Quick Start Day: apply to MTC for free, and get personal assistance starting college this summer or fall
March 19, 2018Midlands Technical College is now enrolling students for its summer and fall semesters and is inviting all prospective students to learn about MTC’s 120+ academic and career programs, see what financial aid…
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Richland Northeast names new basketball coach
March 19, 2018
At a board meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Superintendent Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new high school…
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Palmetto Poison Center observes National Poison Prevention Week
March 19, 2018The Palmetto Poison Center invites the public to join them in observing National Poison Prevention Week, which begins on March 18, 2018. Each year more than 2 million calls are…
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Support Richland Two Ready to Read Program through Bookfair at Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres
March 19, 2018Barnes and Noble Midtown at Forest Acres will host a bookfair to support the Richland Two Ready to Read program, Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at…
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Nominations sought for award honoring local human rights icon
March 19, 2018Residents can recognize individuals or groups committed to social justice by nominating them for an award that remembers one of Richland County’s most important human rights figures. The Modjeska Monteith…
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Lexington County’s major crimes commander graduates from FBI National Academy
March 19, 2018
Capt. Hampton Taylor, commander of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s major crimes unit, has graduated from the FBI’s National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. “The National Academy gathers law enforcement…
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School District Five superintendent receives Irmo Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award
March 19, 2018Pictured left to right: Jeremiah Davis, Greater Irmo Board of Directors Chair; Dr. Stephen Hefner, School District Five Superintendent; and Kerry Powers, Chamber President and CEO. Lexington-Richland School District…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Trey Fudger to regional vice president of sales
March 19, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Trey Fudger has been promoted to regional vice president of sales. In his new role, Fudger will…
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Local Companies celebrated at United Way of the Midlands Live United awards
March 19, 2018United Way of the Midlands recognized hundreds of organizations and individuals for their generosity at the Live United Awards ceremony on March 1 at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens. Companies across…
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Local Companies celebrated at United Way of the Midlands Live United awards
March 19, 2018
United Way of the Midlands recognized hundreds of organizations and individuals for their generosity at the Live United Awards ceremony on March 1 at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens. Companies across…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Trey Fudger to regional vice president of sales
March 19, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Trey Fudger has been promoted to regional vice president of sales. In his new role, Fudger will…
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Rebuild Upstate marks 10th anniversary with 160 repairs, sets goals for 2020
March 16, 2018
More than 1,400 volunteers helped Rebuild Upstate change lives in 2017 by working on 477 projects in 160 homes in four counties. These numbers come from Rebuild Upstate’s 2017 Impact…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Trey Fudger to Regional Vice President of Sales
March 16, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Trey Fudger has been promoted to regional vice president of sales. In his new role, Fudger will…
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Joyner Commercial announces March transactions
March 16, 2018
Month of March 2018 – Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate…
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CBRE arranges sale of 144-unit value-add Greenville apartment community
March 16, 2018CBRE Capital Markets has facilitated the sale of Beacon Ridge Apartment Homes, a 144-unit value-add multifamily property at 5 Crystal Springs Road in Greenville, SC. Located just off Interstate 385,…
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Republican Stan Smith to seek Richland County Council seat
March 16, 2018
Saying he’ll be a “strong, unwavering advocate” for local taxpayers, Lake Murray businessman Stan Smith this week announced his candidacy for Richland County Council. Smith, a Republican, is running…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by SC Bar Young Lawyers Division
March 16, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd associates Cameo Joseph and John Langford have been recognized by the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) as “Star of the Quarter.” The award recognizes their…
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Blueprint For Your Future
March 16, 2018
Midlands Education and Business Alliance Connects 93 Students and Educators from Midlands’ Schools to Careers in Architecture and Construction at the Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show Midlands Education and…
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D.U.I. enforcement reminder during St. Patrick’s Day weekend
March 16, 2018
Chief Terrence Green would like to remind the Town of Lexington community that the Lexington Police Department, along with law enforcement statewide, will be conducting increased D.U.I. enforcement activities…
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NAI Avant announces Top Producers for 2017
March 16, 2018
NAI Avant recently held its 2017 Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding achievements of its top brokerage producers. Nick Stomski, SIOR was awarded Top Overall Producer for the company. Stomski…
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Still Hopes acquires 12.5 acres in West Columbia, builds partnership with Columbia Children’s Theatre
March 15, 2018
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community, a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1977, has announced that it is acquiring two pieces of property currently owned by Lexington School District Two…
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City of Columbia Food Policy Committee launches food recovery app
March 15, 2018
The City of Columbia Food Policy Committee will launch a food recovery app in partnership with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) Don’t Waste Food SC…
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Frampton Construction completes manufacturing distribution center for IFA
March 15, 2018
Automotive supplier unveils new Berkeley County facility Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas,…
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Hughes Agency announces two new hires
March 15, 2018Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, announced the addition of Lo Theisen as sales and experience manager of Avenue and Catherine Eberly as graphic…
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Richland Two 2018–2019 personnel announcements
March 15, 2018
At a board meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Superintendent Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved several personnel recommendations for the 2018–2019 school…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $335,770 to 11 Midlands charities to launch innovative projects
March 15, 2018Fourth year of Connected Communities grants fund innovative projects to advance Midlands citizens’ engagement with the community Central Carolina Community Foundation – the Midlands’ expert on philanthropy – is pleased…
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Blueprint For Your Future
March 15, 2018Midlands Education and Business Alliance Connects 93 Students and Educators from Midlands’ Schools to Careers in Architecture and Construction at the Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show Midlands Education and…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by SC Bar Young Lawyers Division
March 15, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd associates Cameo Joseph and John Langford have been recognized by the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) as “Star of the Quarter.” The award recognizes their…
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Richland Renaissance … the County’s Cure to Blight Blind Syndrome
March 15, 2018
It’s one thing, as a popular air freshener company suggests, to get accustomed to foul odors. Richland County is working to ensure no one is similarly desensitized to unpleasant community…
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KeyMark hires Stephen Middleton as Vice President, Human Resources
March 15, 2018
KeyMark, a leading enterprise content management (ECM) solutions provider and value-added reseller, announced today that Stephen Middleton has joined the organization as Vice President, Human Resources. Middleton will head up…
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Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group opens the Palmetto Health-USC Spine Center
March 15, 2018
Center uses a multidisciplinary team approach to caring for patients Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group offers treatment for back pain, neck pain, sciatic nerve pain, herniated discs and other spine-related conditions at the…
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Protran Technology adds Kyley Holmstrom as director of sales
March 15, 2018
Protran Technology, a division of Harsco Rail, a global supplier of railway track maintenance and construction equipment, has added Kyley Holmstrom as the director of sales. Holmstrom brings over 20 years…
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Protran Technology adds Kyley Holmstrom as director of sales
March 15, 2018
Protran Technology, a division of Harsco Rail, a global supplier of railway track maintenance and construction equipment, has added Kyley Holmstrom as the director of sales. Holmstrom brings over 20 years…
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SouthCon Building Group adds Bill Hill as superintendent
March 15, 2018SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, has hired Bill Hill as a project superintendent. Hill has more than 15 years of experience in institutional, commercial,…
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Columbia College promotes Katherine Swartz Hilton
March 15, 2018
Katherine Swartz Hilton, M.A. has been promoted to Executive Director, McNair Center for Entrepreneurism and Community Engagement at Columbia College. In this new role she will oversee the College’s student-driven…
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Charles Ingram Lumber Co. expanding its operations in Florence County
March 15, 2018
Company Investing $33 Million in Sawmill Expansion Charles Ingram Lumber Co., a family-owned sawmill located in Effingham, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. With $33 million of capital investment, the…
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Charles Ingram Lumber Co. expanding its operations in Florence County
March 15, 2018
Company Investing $33 Million in Sawmill Expansion Charles Ingram Lumber Co., a family-owned sawmill located in Effingham, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. With $33 million of capital investment, the…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates Women Build home in Simpsonville
March 15, 2018
Talaya Holland walked into her new home this afternoon thanks in part to the work of 300 women volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. “This is a wonderful…
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Jackson hires Arch Cline as CDL, event specialist
March 15, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Arch Cline as a CDL, event specialist. In his new role, Cline will…
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OTO Development adds four properties to managed portfolio
March 15, 2018
With a proven operations strategy that provides measurable results in revenue, profitability and guest satisfaction, OTO Development is a preferred third-party management company for a variety of hotel ownership groups.…
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