Carolina Land Company Sells Ware Shoals, SC Land
January 15, 2022
Carolina Land Company recently represented the seller of 18.98 acres on Hwy 25 Business in Ware Shoals, SC in the sale of his family property. The buyer, a Greenville County…
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Amiridis named 30th president of University of South Carolina
January 15, 2022
Former provost returns to South Carolina after leading University of Illinois Chicago Michael Amiridis has been named the 30th president of the University of South Carolina. Amiridis was selected during a…
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Clinton Canopy Beautification Activity Continues
January 15, 2022
From blah to beautiful. The intersection of highway 56 and 72 recently received a facelift courtesy of Clinton Canopy. The project which was planned by Clinton Canopy was funded by…
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Relic Room to commemorate the Revolution as it was fought in South Carolina
January 15, 2022
More American Revolution battles were fought in South Carolina than in any other state. Did you know that? Come out to the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum…
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Englehart Announces Pair of Assistant Coaches
January 15, 2022
Presbyterian College head football coach Steve Englehart has announced the addition of a pair of coaches to his staff. Jayson Martin joins the Blue Hose staff as the assistant head coach…
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School District Five names Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. permanent superintendent
January 14, 2022
Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees voted to hire Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. as the district’s permanent superintendent. Ross has been serving as interim superintendent since July. The…
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SCDPS Advises Motorists to Make Preparations for Winter Weather this Weekend
January 14, 2022
The SC Department of Public Safety is advising motorists to be aware of changing road conditions as winter weather is forecast for areas of the state this weekend. The SC…
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Amiridis named 30th president of University of South Carolina
January 14, 2022
Former provost returns to South Carolina after leading University of Illinois Chicago Michael Amiridis has been named the 30th president of the University of South Carolina. Amiridis was selected during a…
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UCW Logistics hires Allgary as Vice President of Sales to propel growth
January 14, 2022
UCW Logistics, a leading North American third-party logistics provider headquartered in Greenville, SC, today announced the hiring of trucking industry executive, Rob Allgary, to lead and execute the company’s vision…
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What’s in store for IoT in 2022?
January 14, 2022
By Kevin Wentzel, Kopis The IoT industry went for a wild ride last year as there was a major slowdown in innovation and products getting to market due to chip…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Jay Bartos as Associate Agent
January 14, 2022
The ART of Real Estate is pleased to announce that Jay Bartos has joined their Columbia Studio as an Associate Agent. Before entering the world of Real Estate, Jay worked…
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How to Buy a Car in 2022: Navigating The Automobile Shortage
January 14, 2022
By Mike DuBose The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic and wide-ranging impacts on the United States and the world as a whole. Most people are traveling, going to events, and…
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Everybody wins when you dine where you live in Mount Pleasant
January 13, 2022
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have joined forces once again. This time to encourage residents to support local restaurants and other food…
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Fellowship provides state and local business leaders with opportunities to engage nationally on critical education and workforce issues
January 13, 2022
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Barbara Stapleton, Senior Vice President of Talent Advancement with the Charleston Metro Chamber, as a participant in the sixth cohort of its premiere…
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City begins final phase of Denmark Vesey statue restoration
January 13, 2022
This morning, city Parks Department crews and expert representatives from the private sector began the final phase of repairs to the Denmark Vesey statue, during which the statue was detached…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union members get nearly $1.5 Million in bonus dividends and loan interest rebates
January 13, 2022
SAFE Federal Credit Union members received annual bonus dividends and interest rebates on December 31 totaling nearly $1.5 million. The 2021 bonus marked the 25th anniversary of SAFE’s Member Giveback Program.…
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Clemson working with IBM and AgStack to globally expand and revolutionize Cooperative Extension Service
January 13, 2022
Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach him to fish, and he eats for a lifetime. There are several variations of this proverb, but the…
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Battle at BullStreet tickets on-sale tomorrow
January 13, 2022
Clemson vs South Carolina at Segra Park tickets to go on sale 10 am Friday The Columbia Fireflies, Experience Columbia SC Sports, the University of South Carolina Athletics Department and…
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City to hold drive-thru food drive as a community service project/ national day of service
January 13, 2022
Who: Join District Two Councilman Edward McDowell, Jr., City of Columbia Officials, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation January 17, 2022 as a community service…
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Dominion Energy shares energy-saving tips to reduce winter heating costs
January 13, 2022
With winter well underway, Dominion Energy is providing easy, straightforward tips to help customers manage their energy use during the colder months. “Colder outside temperatures this time of year mean…
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Hampden Clothing expands to 747 Meeting St for e-commerce office
January 13, 2022
NAI Charleston announces the lease of 747 Meeting Street to Hampden Clothing, who will be using the ±7,200 SF space as an e-commerce and distribution retail office. Hampden has been…
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Spartanburg Community College announces nominees for the A. Wade Martin Innovative Team of the Year Award
January 13, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College is proud to announce the nomination of Neil Griffin and Susan Moore from the Online Course Quality Leadership Team for the A. Wade Martin Innovative Team…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlement with student loan servicer Navient
January 13, 2022
Settlement includes $1.7 billion in debt cancellation; South Carolina borrowers will receive over $20 million in relief. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that Navient, known as one of the…
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Fiber Industries expanding operations in Darlington County
January 13, 2022
More than $30 million investment to create over 50 new jobs Fiber Industries, a leading American textiles manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Darlington County. The company’s more…
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Furman’s $70 million renovation and construction project to break ground in February
January 13, 2022
New residence hall to be built; four others to be renovated This spring, Furman University will begin its largest construction project to date, a comprehensive renovation of South Housing that…
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Trustus Theatre presents tick, tick… BOOM!
January 13, 2022
The rock musical returns to the Thigpen Main Stage in February Trustus Theatre brings back the rock musical tick, tick… BOOM! to the Thigpen Main Stage for the first time…
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Hammock Coast golf courses earn national accolades from GolfWeek, GolfPass
January 13, 2022South Carolina’s Hammock Coast™ has long been regarded as one of America’s premier golf destinations, and two of the game’s most respected media outlets have added to the area’s accolades,…
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TD Bank names Joe Pearson Relationship Manager
January 13, 2022
TD Bank has named Joe Pearson as Relationship Manager, serving the Midlands and Pee Dee markets of South Carolina. In his role, Pearson will be responsible for enhancing existing commercial…
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Supreme Court rules on vaccine mandates for large businesses and healthcare workers
January 13, 2022
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued rulings on two cases dealing with vaccine requirements—one requiring businesses with 100 or more people to mandate their employees be vaccinated…
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Charleston Wine + Food to host regional finals for popular Speed Rack
January 13, 2022
Which Female Bartender Rocks the Most? Speed Rack, the all-female, high-speed bartending competition, is mixing it up at Charleston Wine + Food, bringing their nationally-recognized competition to the high-performance festival.…
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SeamonWhiteside introduces new Women’s Initiative Steering Committee
January 13, 2022SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is introducing the six women leading the firm’s new company-wide Women’s Initiative, which was created this year as a step…
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Let’s Put South Carolina First
January 13, 2022
By John Boyanoski, Rosylin Weston and Chip Felkel The State of South Carolina has roughly $6 billion dollars in relatively unexpected money to spend in the next five years due…
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Law enforcement’s force multipliers
January 13, 2022The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Reserve Deputy program By Marie Waldrop TEN YEARS AGO, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott established the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Reserve Deputy Program to…
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United Community Bank welcomes Jim Shofner as Senior Credit Officer
January 13, 2022
United Community Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Shofner as Senior Vice President & Senior Credit Officer. In this role, Shofner will be responsible for supporting the…
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Buncombe Street United Methodist Church welcomes Bishop William H. Willimon for special worship services
January 13, 2022
Internationally recognized American Theologian to visit Greenville Buncombe Street United Methodist Church is pleased to welcome the Bishop William H. Willimon to its Downtown Campus on Sunday, January 30th for three…
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Hartness announces new estate homesites and groundbreaking on new estate homes
January 13, 2022
Hartness announced the launch of new estate homesites and two estate homes planned to break ground in February. These latest residential offerings affirm Hartness’ vision for an artful assortment of…
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2022 Cottontown Art Crawl
January 13, 2022
The fourth annual Cottontown Art Crawl will welcome 115 artists to show and sell their original work in the downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event will be held on Saturday, March…
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MycoWorks establishing operations in Union County
January 13, 2022
$107 million investment to create 400 new jobs MycoWorks, a biotechnology company that specializes in mycelium-grown materials for use as sustainable, luxury-quality leather alternatives, today announced plans to establish operations…
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The National Association of Landscape Professionals selects UniComm Media Group to launch new national media campaign for the Latino Landscape Network
January 13, 2022
The National Association of Landscape Professionals has retained UniComm Media Group (UMG), a full service, Hispanic advertising agency, to launch a national brand awareness campaign for members of the Latino…
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Situational de-escalation and escalation of force for law enforcement tactical teams
January 13, 2022The primary challenge for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Special Response Team going into 2022 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. As 2022 is surely poised to bring about new –…
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Colliers represents Reger Holdings in the disposition of 361,526-square-foot industrial building in Orangeburg
January 12, 2022
COLUMBIA/CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers | South Carolina’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR, Thomas Beard and John Peebles represented Reger Holdings LLC in the disposition of a 361,526-square-foot industrial building at…
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Colliers brings Forrester Park to 100% occupancy with the lease of ±19,200 square feet of industrial flex space
January 12, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina Senior Brokerage Associate Richard Barrett, MCR represented SunCap Properties in the lease of ±19,200 square feet of industrial flex space at 200 Forrester Drive in Greenville…
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Chief Buildings establishing operations in Lancaster County
January 12, 2022
$22.1 million investment will create 102 new jobs over the next five years Chief Buildings, a subsidiary of Chief Industries, Inc. and a premier metal building system manufacturer, today announced plans to…
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Plans underway for CIU’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing this fall
January 12, 2022
Applications are being accepted for Columbia International University’s new faith-integrated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program that begins classes in August, pending approval from the State Board of Nursing.…
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World Acceptance Corporation marks 30th anniversary as publicly traded company
January 12, 2022
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) celebrates its 30th anniversary as a publicly traded company. World Acceptance Corporation is a people-focused finance company that provides personal loan and tax preparation solutions in…
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Benjamin Lailson takes over R.B. Stall football program
January 12, 2022
R.B. Stall High School announced that Benjamin Lailson is the school’s new head football coach. Lailson recently served as the co-defensive coordinator at Philip Simmons High School in Berkeley County…
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Healthy Learners welcomes new Board members and installs new officers
January 12, 2022
Emily Blayton and Matthew Roberts Join the Board of Trustees Healthy Learners announces the addition of Emily Blayton and Matthew Roberts to the Healthy Learners Board of Trustees, as well…
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Community COVID-19 testing closed at Prisma Health Richland Hospital
January 12, 2022
Prisma Health Richland Hospital will close drive-through Community Testing for COVID-19 on the hospital campus. The last day of drive-through Community Testing on the hospital campus will be today, Wednesday,…
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USC Columbia Technology Incubator awarded $50,000 grant to increase support of women-owned businesses in SC through 3PhaseSC
January 12, 2022
The USC Columbia Technology Incubator has been awarded $50,000 as a part of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) to support the 3PhaseSC pre-SBIR/STTR accelerator. The…
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Companion Life maintains A+ financial strength rating for 20th consecutive year
January 12, 2022
AM Best, the largest independent credit rating agency in the world specializing in the insurance industry, recognized Companion Life Insurance Company with a rating of A+. This is the 20th…
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