United Community Banks and Navitas Credit Corp. announce merger agreement
January 9, 2018
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. and NLFC Holdings Corp. announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire NLFC, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Navitas Credit Corp. Headquartered in Ponte…
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American classic The Crucible gets imaginative new staging at Longstreet Theatre
January 9, 2018
The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s timeless parable of intolerance and injustice, February 2-10 at Longstreet Theatre. Show times are 8pm Tuesdays through Saturdays, with additional 3pm matinees…
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Liberty Fellowship names Elizabeth Smith Owen to next class
January 9, 2018
Liberty Fellowship has named Elizabeth Smith Owen, a partner with Morton & Gettys law firm in Rock Hill, S.C., to its 14th class. Luanne Runge, President & CEO of Liberty…
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Columbia Housing Authority looking for Wall of Fame nominees
January 9, 2018
The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) is accepting applications for the 2018 Wall of Fame nominees until January 26. The Wall of Fame honors past residents who have made successful achievements…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
January 9, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of two Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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United Way of the Midlands names GB Olsen as Vice President of Resource Development
January 9, 2018
United Way of the Midlands announced the promotion of GB Olsen to Vice President of Resource Development earlier today. “GB has been a valued member of the team at United…
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NAI Avant procures 211 acre Leesville land sale
January 9, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of 211 acres of land at 236 Sarah Ann Road in Leesville, SC. Represented by senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR, Ironsport Properties, LLC purchased the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster unveils Fiscal Year 2018-19 Executive Budget
January 8, 2018Proposes Income Tax Cut that, in Five Years, will Save Taxpayers $2.2 Billion COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced the FY 2018-2019 Executive Budget – a balanced budget that prioritizes…
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Colliers International welcomes Paige Bryant as Brokerage Associate
January 8, 2018
Colliers International | South Carolina is pleased to announce the addition of Paige Bryant as Brokerage Associate in its Columbia office. In this role, Bryant will focus on representing buyers,…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells Woodruff land for residential development
January 8, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 11.71 acres of land situated along 7595 Reidville Road in Woodruff, South Carolina. Stone Ridge investments, LLC purchased the land…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Senior Controls Engineer
January 8, 2018
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Neil Rabinovitch as Senior Controls Engineer. Rabinovitch has more than 25 years of controls engineering experience. He previously worked…
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Denny’s Corporation releases preliminary financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017
January 8, 2018
Denny’s Corporation, franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, reported preliminary results for domestic same-store sales and restaurant openings and closings for its fourth quarter…
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2017 “Art Rish Employee of the Year” announcement
January 8, 2018. Chief Terrence Green announced that Corporal Cameron Mortenson was chosen by his peers as the recipient of the ”Art Rish Employee of the Year” award for 2017. Corporal…
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Midlands Technical College and Columbia International University formalize articulation agreement for business students
January 8, 2018Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Columbia International University (CIU) have formalized an agreement that will allow a seamless transition into CIU for MTC students who are pursuing a degree in…
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Palmetto Moon begins construction on new SouthPark location in Charlotte, North Carolina
January 8, 2018
Palmetto Moon, an award-winning Southern lifestyle retail chain based in Charleston, SC, announced that the company put up barricades to begin construction on their newest store location in Charlotte, NC…
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St. Matthews woman named December Employee of the Month
January 8, 2018
Vickilyn Smith, a supervisor in the Child Support Financial Services Receipts Unit, was selected as a December Employee of the Month. Her nomination states Smith’s “relationship with the stake holders…
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District Five teacher selected for the CARC Distinguished Reading Teacher Award
January 8, 2018
Seven Oaks Elementary School fifth grade teacher Kimberly Flowers has been selected for the Columbia Area Reading Council (CARC) Distinguished Reading Teacher Award for the 2017-2018 school year. This marks…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 8, 2018
January 8, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/05/2018 to 01/11/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle PG13 Sony 3 3,801…
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Junior League of Columbia to award Community Impact Grants
January 8, 2018
The Junior League of Columbia will open a Request for Proposals for Community Impact Grants on Jan. 12. A total of $150,000 will be awarded to organizations in the Greater…
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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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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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New vice provost to provide leadership for SWU Online
January 8, 2018
Southern Wesleyan University has named Dr. Lynn Brown-Bulloch as vice provost for online learning. Brown-Bulloch has been serving as associate dean and director of graduate studies for Southern Wesleyan’s School…
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A3 Communications recognized as one of South Carolina’s largest private companies
January 8, 2018
A3 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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NAI Avant closes Hardeeville Dollar General investment sale
January 8, 2018
NAI 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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Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes McCabe as new trustee
January 7, 2018
The 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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Jim ‘Snake-Hunter’ Knight to tell Vietnam stories in free lecture at museum – January 26
January 7, 2018
January 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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SCBIO announces 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee for life sciences organization
January 7, 2018
SCBIO 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, 2018
COLUMBIA, 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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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, 2018
Mashburn 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, 2018
Mashburn 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, 2018
A 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, 2018
The 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, 2018
Dr. 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, 2018
Local 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, 2018
AMCOL 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, 2018
New 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, 2018
The 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, 2018
Governor 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, 2018
COLUMBIA, 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, 2018
GREENVILLE, 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, 2018
By 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, 2018
AT&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, 2018
Matt 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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