United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
February 11, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share. The dividend is payable April 5,…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
February 11, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share. The dividend is payable April 5,…
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Real estate veterans launch new development company
February 11, 2018
Two of the region’s most experienced commercial real estate professionals, Bill Owen and Kevin Werner, have partnered to form Magnus Development Partners, LLC, a new real estate development company headquartered…
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ABC of the Carolinas announces 2018 Board of Directors
February 11, 2018
ABC of the Carolinas is pleased to announce its 2018 Board of Directors. Five board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina. Casie Sears…
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Wallick Investments’ Fidelis separate account receives 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
February 9, 2018Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 398 large-cap value products as of December 31, 2017 – Morningstars’ highest rating for risk-adjusted performance. This is…
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Haigler and Tyson named honorees for Leadership in Law Awards
February 9, 2018Sowell Gray Robinson announced that members Nick Haigler and Rob Tyson have been named honorees for the 2018 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Awards. This award honors outstanding…
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Wallick Investments’ Fidelis separate account receives 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
February 9, 2018
Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 398 large-cap value products as of December 31, 2017 – Morningstars’ highest rating for risk-adjusted performance. This is…
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Haigler and Tyson named honorees for Leadership in Law Awards
February 9, 2018Sowell Gray Robinson announced that members Nick Haigler and Rob Tyson have been named honorees for the 2018 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Awards. This award honors outstanding…
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Ryan Welch and Milton Thomas represented the landlord in the lease of 50,000 SF of industrial space in Charleston, SC
February 8, 2018Ryan Welch, SIOR and Milton Thomas, III, CCIM, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Landlord, Charleston Regional Investments, LLC in the lease of 50,000 SF of Industrial space…
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SC Council on Competitiveness brings on new communications team
February 8, 2018The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness has hired Kaela Harmon as its Communications Manager and Tiffany Jones as its Communications Coordinator. Kaela joins the Council with 15 years of experience…
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SC Council on Competitiveness brings on new communications team
February 8, 2018The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness has hired Kaela Harmon as its Communications Manager and Tiffany Jones as its Communications Coordinator. Kaela joins the Council with 15 years of experience…
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New U-Haul dealer Two Notch Mart offers trucks, trailers
February 8, 2018U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. announced that Two Notch Mart, a gas station, has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Columbia community. Two Notch Mart…
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Former SC Professor of the Year to speak about Charleston church shooter trial
February 8, 2018
Dr. David Gillespie will deliver a public lecture, “The Charleston Tragedy and Dylann Roof Trial,” on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:00 p.m. The talk will be held in the Neville…
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Former SC Professor of the Year to speak about Charleston church shooter trial
February 8, 2018
Dr. David Gillespie will deliver a public lecture, “The Charleston Tragedy and Dylann Roof Trial,” on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:00 p.m. The talk will be held in the Neville…
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Lara Turner affiliates with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
February 8, 2018
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (CBRB) is pleased to announce that Lara Turner, a true real estate professional with 20 years of experience, has affiliated as sales associate with the Northeast…
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Vanessa Anderson, Rookie of the Year with the Northeast Office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
February 8, 2018
The Northeast Branch of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (CBRB) is pleased to recognize Vanessa Anderson, a valued part of the Stallings & Smith Group as 2017 Rookie of the Year,…
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Fab 5 for 2018
February 8, 2018
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has launched the 2018 Fab 5 campaign to help stock the food pantry shelves with basic nonperishable food items that frequently run low at the nonprofit…
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Author, Loyola University Maryland professor Diana Schaub speaks February 21st
February 8, 2018Diana Schaub, political science professor at Loyola University Maryland will speak on the Furman University campus Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. in Johns Hall 101. Her talk, “Friendship, Race, and Political…
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MUSC agreement with Tri-County Technical College
February 8, 2018Tri-County Technical College signed an articulation agreement with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) giving Associate Degree Nursing graduates a pathway to enter MUSC’s RN-BSN program at a 20%…
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Colliers International brings architecture and engineering firm to 1219 Wayne Street in downtown
February 8, 2018
Columbia’s downtown submarket will soon include architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood. Colliers International | South Carolina’s Philip Vann represented the tenant in the lease of 2,650 square feet of…
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LICS announces new board members for 2018
February 8, 2018Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS) announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors to serve a two year term. “We are very pleased to welcome these…
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Are you Protecting your Biggest Asset?
February 8, 2018By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP Financially speaking, your biggest asset is your ability to earn an income. Your income enables you to pay for your everyday living costs. It…
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Philip Vann of Colliers International named Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award winner
February 8, 2018United Way of the Midlands is pleased to announce the recipient of the inaugural Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award, Philip Vann of Colliers International. “This award honors…
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Are you Protecting your Biggest Asset?
February 8, 2018
By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP Financially speaking, your biggest asset is your ability to earn an income. Your income enables you to pay for your everyday living costs. It…
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February groundbreaking set for new medical packaging facility
February 8, 2018The Ritedose Corporation (TRC) is poised to break ground on yet another era of growth, and Miller-Valentine Construction is its partner for the new 153,000 square foot insulated pre-cast…
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Experienced family law attorney joins Morton & Gettys
February 8, 2018
Rock Hill, SC – Lynelle D. Morgan, a veteran attorney and passionate child advocate, has joined the family law team at Morton & Gettys as an associate. Morgan’s practice will…
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Cynthia Blair selected to serve on SC Small Business Development Center Advisory Board
February 8, 2018
The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Cynthia Durham Blair has been selected to serve on the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) Advisory…
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LICS announces new board members for 2018
February 8, 2018
Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS) announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors to serve a two year term. “We are very pleased to welcome these…
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NAI Avant closes 1.09 acre land sale
February 8, 2018
NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±1.09 acres of land on Killian Road in Columbia, SC. Senior broker Ben Kelly represented the buyer, CSRA Steakburger, which will…
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Philip Vann of Colliers International named Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award winner
February 8, 2018United Way of the Midlands is pleased to announce the recipient of the inaugural Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award, Philip Vann of Colliers International. “This award honors…
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Mid-Year highlights for Capital Rotary
February 8, 2018
At a mid-year assembly to review Capital Rotary’s accomplishments to date in the 2017-2018 Rotary year, president Blake DuBose thanked members for achieving highlights that included: • Attaining a current…
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Colliers International announces President’s Award recipient
February 7, 2018
Colliers International | South Carolina and LCK announced that the 2017 President’s Award was presented to Peggy Brown, Mail Clerk for its office in Columbia. For more than three decades,…
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Mid-Year highlights for Capital Rotary
February 7, 2018At a mid-year assembly to review Capital Rotary’s accomplishments to date in the 2017-2018 Rotary year, president Blake DuBose thanked members for achieving highlights that included: • Attaining a current…
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February groundbreaking set for new medical packaging facility
February 7, 2018The Ritedose Corporation (TRC) is poised to break ground on yet another era of growth, and Miller-Valentine Construction is its partner for the new 153,000 square foot insulated pre-cast…
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Experienced family law attorney joins Morton & Gettys
February 7, 2018Rock Hill, SC – Lynelle D. Morgan, a veteran attorney and passionate child advocate, has joined the family law team at Morton & Gettys as an associate. Morgan’s practice will…
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Cynthia Blair selected to serve on SC Small Business Development Center Advisory Board
February 7, 2018The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Cynthia Durham Blair has been selected to serve on the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC) Advisory…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows for spring semester
February 7, 2018
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes 10 students for the spring semester of the Mayor’s Fellows program. The program provides both undergraduate and graduate-level students the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge…
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Minimum wage can affect criminal recidivism, Clemson study says
February 7, 2018
A higher minimum wage and earned income tax credits (EITCs) can mean the difference between a return to prison for recently released convicts or making a living outside of crime,…
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Fireflies to host job fair Saturday, February 24
February 7, 2018
The Columbia Fireflies will be hosting a job fair at Spirit Communications Park on Saturday, February 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The team is looking to fill approximately 300 seasonal…
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City of Columbia Public Space Public Life Survey
February 7, 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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Free City Ranger Programs offered in February
February 7, 2018
The City of Columbia’s Parks Rangers will host a new series of ranger programs for the month of February including a mushroom garden class and various series on Riverfront Park’s…
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SCE&G hosts neighborhood energy efficiency program in Blackville
February 7, 2018
Residents of Blackville attended a community meeting Tuesday, Feb. 5, to receive information about an energy efficiency program that SCE&G is offering through March 2018 at no charge to residential…
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Midlands artists premiere original work, Misery is Optional – Recollections of Recovery, at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
February 7, 2018
Theatre patrons of the Midlands know Dewey Scott-Wiley and Christine Hellman well, but audiences at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) will get to know this award-winning team much…
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SC Bar offers free legal clinics in the Midlands
February 7, 2018
The SC Bar Public Services Division will sponsor three free legal clinics in the Midlands in February. The schedule is as follows: February 13—Bankruptcy Law Issues, presented by Philip M.…
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Award winning broker joins ERA Wilder Realty Chapin Office as New Broker-in-Charge
February 7, 2018
Leading local real estate professional Tony Nalley has been named Broker-in-charge of the ERA Wilder Chapin Office, effective January 19, 2018. “I have been lucky to have such a long and…
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Nelson Mullins Awards third year of Diversity Scholarship
February 7, 2018
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has awarded its third year of a Diversity Scholarship to law student Jason Richardson. He will receive a $10,000 scholarship and a salaried summer…
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Cultural Planning input survey for Amplify: a Cultural Plan for the Columbia
February 7, 2018
The City of Columbia Planning & Development Services Department invites the public to participate in a cultural planning input survey which will help guide the planning process for Amplify: A…
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Frontier Logistics expanding North Charleston operations
February 7, 2018
Logistics Provider Investing $35.5 Million in Charleston County Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of…
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Frontier Logistics expanding North Charleston operations
February 7, 2018
Logistics Provider Investing $35.5 Million in Charleston County Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of…
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SC Chamber applauds legislature for passage of H.3653
February 7, 2018The South Carolina House today concurred with Senate amendments to H.3653, legislation which limits nuisance actions by new neighbors against the normal operations of existing manufacturing facilities by codifying the “coming to the nuisance” defense. The bill now…
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