Cason Development Group adds John Metts as associate
January 22, 2018
John Metts has joined Cason Development Group as a development associate. His primary focus will be on new development opportunities and building new tenant relationships. “John’s strong reputation and experience…
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GADC launches new jobs website to connect talented job seekers with expanding employers
January 22, 2018The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched a new website (www.jobsingreenvillesc.com) designed to quickly and efficiently connect talented South Carolina job seekers with the scores of companies the economic…
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PurePower Technologies names Noel Ranka chief sales and marketing officer
January 22, 2018
PurePower Technologies®, a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of new and remanufactured diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers for OEMs and the aftermarket, today announced Noel Ranka as its new…
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National Press Club briefing to feature S.C. Arts Commission program
January 22, 2018
The Art of Community: Rural S.C., an S.C. Arts Commission program, and one of its community representatives from Walterboro, S.C. are to receive prominent recognition at the National Press Club Tuesday,…
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Student-run bistro opens to public for spring semester
January 22, 2018
Bistro lunch service returns for the spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 23 at McCutchen House. Students from the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management run the bistro under the leadership of their…
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Dominion Energy to award $1 million in environmental education and stewardship grants
January 22, 2018
Now accepting applications for grants of up to $25,000 each; Recipients to be announced in April Projects should focus on environmental education or stewardship K-12 schools can now apply for…
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Free on Feb. 10: 8th annual Mardi Gras Columbia festival to benefit Heroes in Blue at City Roots Farm in Columbia, SC!
January 22, 2018Free festival admission for all ages; beverage proceeds benefit Heroes in Blue; grand marshal Bakari Sellers; King Bentz Kirby and Queen Kassy Alia The Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya, in collaboration with…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 22, 2018
U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Historic Columbia is now taking nominations for the 2018 Preservation Awards
January 22, 2018
Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Preservation Awards. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Feb. 15. Help Historic Columbia recognize the commendable efforts of citizens of Columbia…
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GADC launches new jobs website to connect talented job seekers with expanding employers
January 22, 2018
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched a new website (www.jobsingreenvillesc.com) designed to quickly and efficiently connect talented South Carolina job seekers with the scores of companies the economic…
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Cohn Construction welcomes Alex Filo as Superintendent
January 22, 2018
Cohn Construction Services welcomes Alex Filo to our team as a Field Superintendent. Alex Filo holds certifications with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention plan (SWPPP).…
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Caldwell Commercial represents seller in sale of 929 Bowman Road
January 21, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the seller 929 Bowman Road, LLC in the sale of 929 Bowman Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC. The sale was…
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Richland County hires new transportation director
January 19, 2018
Richland County recently hired a new transportation director to oversee the penny program and the contractor hired to carry out the $1.07 billion infrastructure improvement initiative. Dr. John Thompson –…
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Stevens & Wilkinson promotes eight in Columbia office
January 19, 2018Stevens & Wilkinson announced that eight of its team members in its Columbia office have been promoted. The individuals and promotions are: Timothy Williams, AIA – Williams has been promoted…
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McNair Law Firm launches Palmetto Tax Advocates
January 19, 2018
McNair Law Firm, P.A. announces the launch of Palmetto Tax Advocates, a tax resolution service dedicated to individuals and business clients who owe federal, state, and local taxes. The staff…
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United Way Association of South Carolina CEO to represent the state at the Customer Contact Event Series
January 19, 2018Sharing the stage with Travelocity Founder Terry Jones and Shark Tank star, Robert Herjavec, is no small feat, but Kelly Callahan Cruise is prepared to create her own path,…
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Pro-Life Senators request Senate vote on Pain-Capable Child Protection Act
January 19, 2018U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Steve Daines (R-Montana) and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) have delivered a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell requesting…
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Former Lexington County Sheriff Lewis McCarty dies at 76
January 19, 2018
A. Lewis McCarty, whose law enforcement career in Lexington County spanned more than three decades, has died at the age of 76. “Sheriff McCarty had an incredible influence on…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Philanthropic experience and giving traditions of African Americans explored in “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy” exhibition coming to Columbia
January 19, 2018Come to see philanthropy differently; Central Carolina Community Foundation, Richland Library and Women Engaged partner on campaign and exhibition After a nationwide tour, Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed…
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Body & Movement Explored
January 19, 2018Body & Movement Explored is a unique performance showcasing the works of Columbia City Ballet dancers and other local choreographers who have created a unique mixed repertoire of works never…
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Broad Insights earns Work Effects Certification
January 19, 2018
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Business strategy and coaching company, Broad Insights, recently earned a Work Effects’ Strategy Culture Alignment Certification. This certification means that Broad Insights’ team of coaches can incorporate…
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SC Teacher Recruitment and Retention Concerns Continue
January 19, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. As has been the trend…
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Home Fashions International expanding its Cherokee County operations
January 19, 2018Product Line Expansion Creating 60 new Jobs Home Fashions International is expanding its existing operations in Cherokee County. The $5.5 million investment is expected to create 60 new jobs. Since…
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Mac McLean named President of the Boy Scouts of America Blue Ridge Council
January 19, 2018
Mac McLean, a shareholder at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, has been named President of the Boy Scouts of America Blue Ridge Council. Mac has served on the Blue Ridge Council Board…
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Greenville to honor Old Hickory Division
January 19, 2018
The 30th Infantry Division broke the Hindenburg line in 1918, which led to the end of World War I and created a lasting legacy for our local community. The Old…
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Philanthropic experience and giving traditions of African Americans explored in “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy” exhibition coming to Columbia
January 19, 2018
Come to see philanthropy differently; Central Carolina Community Foundation, Richland Library and Women Engaged partner on campaign and exhibition After a nationwide tour, Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018
U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Stevens & Wilkinson promotes eight in Columbia office
January 19, 2018
Stevens & Wilkinson announced that eight of its team members in its Columbia office have been promoted. The individuals and promotions are: Timothy Williams, AIA – Williams has been promoted…
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2018 season brings new faces to fireflies dugout
January 18, 2018
The Columbia Fireflies will have a new manager for 2018, as Pedro Lopez takes the reins from former manager Jose Leger (2016-2017). Lopez is making a return to the South Atlantic League…
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Columbia Fireflies assign BDi as their ad agency for 2018 Season
January 18, 2018
BDi Marketing-Adverting has announced that the Columbia Fireflies Baseball organization is assigning BDi as the team’s advertising agency-of-record for the 2018 season. 2018 is the inaugural year for BDi to…
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January 18, 2018
The Columbia Fireflies will have a new manager for 2018, as Pedro Lopez takes the reins from former manager Jose Leger (2016-2017). Lopez is making a return to the South Atlantic League…
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Site selection firm Strategic Development Group merges with Goldsmith Strategy, Goldsmith and Williams partner as firm principals
January 18, 2018Two site selection firms, Strategic Development Group and Goldsmith Strategy, both based in South Carolina, have completed a merger. Strategic Development Group President and CEO Mark Williams will serve as…
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Congaree Land Trust announces new board members
January 18, 2018Congaree Land Trust (CLT), a non-profit working to conserve central South Carolina has announced two new additions to its Board of Directors: Tripp W. Bradley and William M. Haselden. “We…
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Amazon announces candidates for HQ2
January 18, 2018
Amazon reviewed 238 proposals from across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to host HQ2, the company’s second headquarters in North America. Today, Amazon announced it has chosen the following 20 metropolitan areas to move to the…
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Jim Lehman elected for third term as Nelson Mullins managing partner
January 18, 2018
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have re-elected James K. Lehman as managing partner of the Firm for his third three-year term. Lehman began his role as…
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Turner Padget elects three attorneys to shareholder
January 18, 2018Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Columbia-based Robyn W. Madden and Jennifer N. Stone, and Greenville-based Taylor S. Speer have been elected shareholders of the firm. Madden is…
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Turner Padget elects three attorneys to shareholder
January 18, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Columbia-based Robyn W. Madden and Jennifer N. Stone, and Greenville-based Taylor S. Speer have been elected shareholders of the firm. Madden is…
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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches Diaper Dash Facebook Sweepstakes
January 18, 2018Two Young Future Scholars to Win $529 Savings Plan Contribution Calling all parents of young children: the Future Scholar 529 Savings plan is giving you the opportunity to show off…
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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches Diaper Dash Facebook Sweepstakes
January 18, 2018Two Young Future Scholars to Win $529 Savings Plan Contribution Calling all parents of young children: the Future Scholar 529 Savings plan is giving you the opportunity to show off…
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Turner Padget elects three attorneys to shareholder
January 18, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Columbia-based Robyn W. Madden and Jennifer N. Stone, and Greenville-based Taylor S. Speer have been elected shareholders of the firm. Madden is…
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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches Diaper Dash Facebook Sweepstakes
January 18, 2018
Two Young Future Scholars to Win $529 Savings Plan Contribution Calling all parents of young children: the Future Scholar 529 Savings plan is giving you the opportunity to show off…
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Congaree Land Trust announces new board members
January 18, 2018
Congaree Land Trust (CLT), a non-profit working to conserve central South Carolina has announced two new additions to its Board of Directors: Tripp W. Bradley and William M. Haselden. “We…
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Dan Mann accepts position as Louisville Regional Airport Authority Executive Director
January 17, 2018
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) Executive Director, Dan Mann, has announced his decision to accept the positon of Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority in Louisville, Kentucky beginning March…
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Willbrook Plantation celebrates 220 years
January 17, 2018Willbrook Plantation was created 220 years ago on land that was once a thriving rice plantation. In 1988, Willbrook Plantation Golf Club was built on that land, but not until…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announces winner of third annual Furman University Juried Art Competition
January 17, 2018Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced today that John Derek Parsons has been selected as the winner of the third annual Furman University Juried Art Competition. The competition, which began…
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Qualifying Midlands taxpayers will receive free tax preparation
January 17, 2018
Households with less than $54,000 in annual income may qualify for free tax preparation assistance, which can lead to much-needed refunds and guidance toward using the refund as part of…
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Mimms Contracting completes 28,000 SF state of the art fitness center, Planet Fitness
January 17, 2018
Mimms Contracting is proud to have been a part of the Planet Fitness build out in Cayce, SC. The new 28,000 square foot state of the art fitness center officially…
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Columbia Chamber seeks applications for Leadership Columbia program
January 17, 2018
Leadership Columbia Class of 2018-2019 Applications Now Open The Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is now taking applications for the Class of 2019. Founded in 1972, the program is…
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