Another reminder that officers deserve our gratitude
January 29, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller January 9 was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The annual observance aims to remind us of the constant dangers facing our police, deputies and other public…
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The Law: Work Visas for Multinational Managers
January 29, 2018
By Rebecca Sigmund and John Hill Ogletree Deakins South Carolina In the midst of a flurry of recent immigration-related news items and changes proposed by the Trump Administration, one…
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Richardson Plowden names Steven Pugh as new managing shareholder
January 29, 2018
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Steven J. Pugh as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. An accomplished litigation attorney, Mr. Pugh has nearly 30 years of experience. His…
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Homeschooling offers individual learning option
January 29, 2018Homeschooling is a good option for parents seeking one-to-one, individualized learning opportunities for their children. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard when Beth Martin – high school director for the South…
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Homeschooling offers individual learning option
January 29, 2018
Homeschooling is a good option for parents seeking one-to-one, individualized learning opportunities for their children. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard when Beth Martin – high school director for the South…
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Dominion Energy contributes $15,000 to support Salvation Army Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program
January 29, 2018Dominion Energy has partnered with The Salvation Army of the Midlands to support the Meals Service to the Homeless and Hungry program through a Critical Community Needs Grant of…
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Wallick Investments, LLC moves to the corner of Lady & Main
January 29, 2018Wallick Investments’ has moved to 1122 Lady Street, Suite 810 in downtown Columbia. Glass doors and large panels throughout provide a birds eye view of West Columbia from the 8th…
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Doctors Care, P.A. and Palmetto Health announce collaboration to increase health care access
January 26, 2018
Doctors Care, P.A. (Doctors Care) and Palmetto Health, both headquartered in Columbia, have agreed to collaborate to provide patients with greater, seamless access to urgent care, including after hours and…
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Charleston industrial market finishes 2017 with strong 4.7% growth rate, 2.6 million SF of absorption
January 26, 2018CBRE has released its Q4 2017 MarketView report on the Charleston industrial commercial real estate market. In 2017, the market has absorbed over 2.6 million sq. ft. of space. This…
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Perry MacLennan elected to leadership positions in two organizations
January 26, 2018Perry MacLennan, an attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Charleston office, has been elected to the 2018 Palmetto Society for Human Resource Management (PSHRM) Board of Directors as General Counsel and…
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CBRE adds Valuation & Advisory Services team in South Carolina
January 26, 2018CBRE announced that the firm has recruited seven valuation & advisory services (VAS) professionals in its Charleston office, expanding the South Carolina VAS presence from one to eight professionals. All…
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Caldwell Commercial lease renewal 159 Civitas St, suites 203 & 212
January 26, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffon, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 159 Civitas St, Mt Pleasant, SC suites 203 & 212 to Huffman…
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New board members elected, community supporters honored at Senior Resources’ 50th Annual Meeting
January 26, 2018
The Board of Directors at Senior Resources held its 50th Annual Meeting on January 26, 2018, to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, elect new board members and recognize…
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Conference honors Lexington District One health science educators trio
January 26, 2018Three Lexington District One educators received recognition at the S.C. Health Science Educators Conference, held November 30–December 2. White Knoll High Health Science Teacher Amy N. Donaldson received the Outstanding…
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Deadline approaching in South Carolina for SBA working capital loans due to freeze
January 26, 2018
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Feb. 28 is the filing deadline…
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Colliers International | South Carolina announces 2017 Walter Keenan Award recipient and Top Producers
January 26, 2018
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the recipient of the 2017 Walter M. Keenan Award and the Top Producers of 2017. These annual awards recognize the company’s leading commercial real…
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Colliers International, South Carolina announces brokerage associate promotions for 2018
January 26, 2018
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the promotions of many of its successful brokerage associates. The firm has named Tripp Bradley and Garrett Scott as Vice Presidents of the firm.…
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Healthcare staffing firm unveils new plan, new brand
January 26, 2018
A company created by South Carolina hospitals in 2002 to provide supplemental staffing is evolving into a national workforce solutions provider with a new strategic plan and a new name:…
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Home dedication for Wounded Veteran
January 26, 2018American hero U.S Marine Sgt. Keith Turnbow and his family joined representatives from Operation FINALLY HOME, Dunbar Builders and Mungo Homes along with many Building Industry Association (BIA) Members Wednesday,…
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AMCOL Systems selects Pawmetto Lifeline as charity of the quarter, donates $1,100
January 26, 2018Pawmetto Lifeline, a local no-kill animal rescue organization, is proud to announce the support of AMCOL Systems, a leader in healthcare receivable management services. The employees of AMCOL Systems voted…
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West Columbia American Legion volunteers raising money for lodge repairs
January 26, 2018Volunteers are raising money to fund repairs and maintenance to the American Legion Post 79 lodge in West Columbia. The aging building has developed some maintenance issues that need attention, said Post 79 member Billy Oswald,…
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Riverbanks reduces plastics pollution with new eco-friendly partnership
January 26, 2018Riverbanks is proud to partner with JUST Water as part of the Zoo and Garden’s continued commitment to a greener and more sustainable planet. JUST Water is a bottled water brand dedicated…
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Recognition for Rotary Paul Harris Fellows
January 26, 2018Columbia’s Capital Rotary has recognized three members for contributions to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable arm that funds programs for world understanding and peace. Honorees include (from…
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NAI Avant closes two O’Reilly automotive sales
January 26, 2018
NAI Avant Senior Brokers Patrick Chambers and Ben Kelly recently represented O’Reilly Auto Parts in the acquisition of two sites for new stores. They purchased 1.86 acres on Bluffton Parkway…
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Recognition for Rotary Paul Harris Fellows
January 26, 2018
Columbia’s Capital Rotary has recognized three members for contributions to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable arm that funds programs for world understanding and peace. Honorees include (from…
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Conference honors Lexington District One health science educators trio
January 26, 2018
Three Lexington District One educators received recognition at the S.C. Health Science Educators Conference, held November 30–December 2. White Knoll High Health Science Teacher Amy N. Donaldson received the Outstanding…
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Home dedication for Wounded Veteran
January 26, 2018American hero U.S Marine Sgt. Keith Turnbow and his family joined representatives from Operation FINALLY HOME, Dunbar Builders and Mungo Homes along with many Building Industry Association (BIA) Members Wednesday,…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation implements new staff development program
January 25, 2018The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has implemented a new staff development program as it kicks off the new calendar year. The Parks Recreation staff is excited about Summer 2018…
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Challenger Learning Center adds drone building/flying class to Summer Adventure Camps
January 25, 2018
This summer at Richland One’s Challenger Learning Center, campers will learn how to build and fly their own drones. An Introduction to Drones camp was added to the Center’s fun…
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Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island hires new trainer
January 25, 2018Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) announces the hiring of Ginette Lee as its new training and development manager. Lee is responsible for conducting, maintaining, creating, and implementing…
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LHWH Advertising has record-breaking year
January 25, 2018LHWH Advertising & Public Relations won a grand total of 19 national/international awards in six different competitions in 2017, including Best Mobile Website in the Nation for the design and…
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Charleston, Seabrook high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
January 25, 2018Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…
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Aiken, Lancaster high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
January 25, 2018Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…
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Aiken, Lancaster high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
January 25, 2018
Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…
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Charleston, Seabrook high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
January 25, 2018
Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…
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Michelin North America obtains settlement in lawsuit against Tire Mart Inc.
January 24, 2018
Michelin North America, Inc., has reached a settlement with Tire Mart Inc., doing business as Braven Off-Road, regarding enforcement of design patents for the popular BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A® KM2 tires produced…
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State of the State Address 2018, Governor Henry McMaster
January 24, 2018
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my fellow South Carolinians: I begin tonight by recognizing those South Carolinians in uniform no longer…
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Industry leaders make voices heard at annual Business Speaks event
January 24, 2018Governor McMaster, Senator Leatherman, Speaker Lucas Address Business Community The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Monday held its annual Business Speaks at the State House event, presented by Dominion Energy. The event included a South…
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Sonoco leads Fortune’s Most Admired Companies
January 24, 2018
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has been selected for Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies in the packaging sector, and named first in its industry.…
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City to host fourth quarterly conversation on fair housing and equal access
January 24, 2018The Community Development Department will host their fourth session of a quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” The quarterly conversations will address different…
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Southern Visions Real Estate announced the sale of a 1400 Square foot office building
January 24, 2018Southern Visions Real Estate announced the sale of a 1400 Square foot office building located on 2.37 acres at 1520 North Lake Drive, Lexington. Southern Visions Real Estate Sales Associate Rhett…
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William Means expects mostly stable luxury real estate market in 2018
January 24, 2018
Drew Grossklaus, director of sales for William Means Real Estate, predicts Charleston’s real estate market in 2018 will be very similar to 2017 thanks to relatively stable interest rates and…
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Citadel’s retiring president, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, to speak at 2018 commencement
January 24, 2018When the South Carolina Corps of Cadets’ Class of 2018 graduates May 5, they will be addressed by one of the institution’s preeminent leaders, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, USAF…
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MUSC Health study demonstrates significant reduction in blood culture contamination rates with novel blood culture collection device, staff education
January 24, 2018A Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) research study found that use of a mechanical initial specimen diversion device (ISDD®) and staff education led to a nearly four-fold decrease…
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Benson elected chair of Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Foundation
January 24, 2018
Former College of Charleston President P. George Benson has been elected chairman of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. This is Benson’s third consecutive term as chairman…
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Knight’s companies announces plans to expand its Redi-Mix operations in the Midlands
January 24, 2018
Knight’s Companies of Summerville, S.C. announced plans today to expand its currentRedi-Mix operations in Blythewood and the Irmo with a third location at 1320 Pineview Road in Southeast Columbia. George…
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City Community Development to host homebuyer workshop – February 10
January 24, 2018
The City of Columbia Community Development Department will host a Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Earlewood Park, located at 1111 Parkside Dr., from 9 AM – 1 PM. The Homebuyer…
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Requiem for Mother Emanuel by SC Artist Leo Twiggs- Nine paintings honor the nine men and women who perished in Mother Emanuel church shooting
January 24, 2018
WHO: South Carolina State Museum WHAT: Requiem for Mother Emanuel is a visually moving and through provoking exhibition, produced by South Carolina artist Leo Twiggs. These nine paintings accompanied created in the aftermath…
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Pawmetto Lifeline receives $98,690 from PetSmart Charities to fuel spay and neuter efforts in Columbia
January 24, 2018
Pawmetto Lifeline announced it received $98,690 from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare in North America, to help fuel its spay and neuter efforts in the Midlands of…
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Wilson selected to serve on Advisory Board
January 24, 2018
City Manager Teresa Wilson has been selected to serve on the Carolina Cluster Public-Sector Executive Advisory Board. The Carolina Cluster is comprised of three historically black colleges and universities: Claflin…
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