Mayor Benjamin, Richland Library, Parks and Recreation, CPD to host Books 2 Boys + Girls event at Woodland Park
December 4, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, in collaboration with Richland Library, City of Columbia Parks and Recreation and the Columbia Police Department, will host a Books 2 Boys + Girls book fair…
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Dominion Energy awards $50,000 grant to USO South Carolina
December 4, 2017Grant will fund Operation Read and Feed, Holiday Holdover Troops and Operation Snack Attack programs Today, December 4th, Dominion Energy awarded a $50,000 grant to USO South Carolina in support…
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Crawford Strategy’s creative work receives 10 MarCom Awards
December 4, 2017
Award-winning works spans digital and traditional media Crawford Strategy, a full-service strategic marketing, brand development, digital and public relations firm, recently received 10 MarCom Awards. The international MarCom Awards is…
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Boyanoski, White share new stories in Reimagining Greenville
December 4, 2017A new cover, new stories and new photos highlight a revised edition of “Reimagining Greenville: Building the Best Downtown in America,” written by John Boyanoski and Knox White. First released…
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Founders pays $5 million Loyalty Bonus to members
December 4, 2017
Founders Federal Credit Union distributed a $5 million Loyalty Bonus to its members on December 1, 2017. The Loyalty Bonus posted to approximately 125,000 qualified member accounts, based on their…
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Sonoco announces 5-year, $2.725 million fresh packaging initiative
December 4, 2017
Sonoco FRESH partnership with Clemson University to develop new technologies, package formats Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has announced a new research partnership with Clemson University:…
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Savannah River National Laboratory chemical engineer receives Orth Lifetime Achievement Award
December 4, 2017
Savannah River National Laboratory has named Tracy S. Rudisill as the 2017 winner of the Donald Orth Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor given by the laboratory for technical excellence…
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Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate sells Dutch Center Office Building
December 4, 2017
Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate, a Columbia-based firm serving the southeast, announced James C. Harrison, III, CCIM and Carter Seawell recently sold the Dutch Center Office Building located at…
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Bosch Group growing Anderson County operations
December 1, 2017
Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is bringing $152 million of additional…
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South Carolina Interim State Human Resources Director named DSS November Employee of the Month
December 1, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) recently established a program to recognize staff members who perform their jobs exceptionally well, go above and beyond what is expected…
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Palmetto Health Heart Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program receives national accreditation
December 1, 2017
Palmetto Health Heart Hospital has received a national certification for its cardiovascular rehabilitation program from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Palmetto Health Heart Hospital was recognized…
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Columbia Olive Garden Restaurant unveils new look
December 1, 2017
Olive Garden has completed the remodel of its Columbia restaurant, unveiling a stylish new look that creates a warm, vibrant atmosphere. Built in 1990, the location now features updated artwork,…
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National ranking for Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis Composites
December 1, 2017Morningstar® and Money Manager Review have recognized Wallick Investments’ performance with high national rankings. In addition to receiving a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 155 mid-cap blend products as of…
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National ranking for Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis Composites
December 1, 2017Morningstar® and Money Manager Review have recognized Wallick Investments’ performance with high national rankings. In addition to receiving a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 155 mid-cap blend products as of…
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BIA names Corporate Member of the Year and Commercial Contractor of the Year
December 1, 2017The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) have announced that Essex Homes has been named 2017 Corporate Member of the Year and C.…
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BIA names Corporate Member of the Year and Commercial Contractor of the Year
December 1, 2017
The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) have announced that Essex Homes has been named 2017 Corporate Member of the Year and C.…
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South Carolina Bar Foundation honors Elizabeth Van Doren Gray with statewide DuRant award
December 1, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation is proud to announce that Elizabeth Van Doren Gray, member of Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp and Laffitte, LLC , has been selected as the 2017 DuRant…
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National ranking for Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis Composites
December 1, 2017Morningstar® and Money Manager Review have recognized Wallick Investments’ performance with high national rankings. In addition to receiving a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 155 mid-cap blend products as of…
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USC Law School anchors city’s legal corridor
December 1, 2017Since opening earlier this year, the University of South Carolina’s new School of Law has become the anchor for a “law corridor of Columbia” running along Gervais Street, says…
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Callison Tighe contributes $10,000 to Harvest Hope
December 1, 2017Continuing a commitment dating to 2009, the law firm of Callison Tighe has contributed $10,000 to Harvest Hope, a non-profit organization that helps feed millions of South Carolinians every year.…
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Central Carolina REALTORS® under new leadership
December 1, 2017On Thursday, November 16th at the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association’s Annual Prayer Breakfast, Association president-elect Doug Bridges announced that not one, but two people will be filling the vacant CEO…
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Callison Tighe contributes $10,000 to Harvest Hope
November 30, 2017Continuing a commitment dating to 2009, the law firm of Callison Tighe has contributed $10,000 to Harvest Hope, a non-profit organization that helps feed millions of South Carolinians every year.…
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Central Carolina REALTORS® under new leadership
November 30, 2017On Thursday, November 16th at the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association’s Annual Prayer Breakfast, Association president-elect Doug Bridges announced that not one, but two people will be filling the vacant CEO…
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2017 Giving Tuesday highest on record
November 30, 2017
Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, whose systems process a majority of the online donations made in the United States on #GivingTuesday, processed more…
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South Carolina Bar Foundation honors Elizabeth Van Doren Gray with statewide DuRant award
November 30, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation is proud to announce that Elizabeth Van Doren Gray, member of Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp and Laffitte, LLC , has been selected as the 2017 DuRant…
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Healthy Learners announces Marge M. Rath as Director of Development
November 30, 2017
Healthy Learners is proud to announce and welcome Marge M. Rath as its development director to engage in development and donor relations. Rath will play an integral role in advancing the mission…
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Kelly Reese named Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year
November 30, 2017Lake Murray Elementary’s Kelly Reese (middle) was named the SCASA Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year. SCASA executive director Beth Phibbs (left) and District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner (right)…
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Furman receives $1M grant to support scholarships, learning experiences
November 30, 2017Leighan and David Rinker Furman University has received a $1 million grant from the Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Foundation that will directly benefit The Furman Advantage through increased financial…
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MTC hosts area CEOs and CIOs to explore solutions to common information technology challenges
November 30, 2017MTC President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames and Army Chief Information Officer and Columbia native Lieutenant General Bruce T. Crawford Around 25 leaders from Midlands-area organizations came together at the Midlands…
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District Five, Irmo High alum Savannah McCaskill and USC women’s soccer advance to final four
November 30, 2017
It’s always been a dream of hers, and now Irmo native Savannah McCaskill has the chance to compete for a national championship. McCaskill and the University of South Carolina women’s…
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Furay recognized as Elite Circle Champion by HealthCare.gov
November 30, 2017
“Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has been recognized as one of Healthcare.gov’s Elite Circle of Champions. This national designation is given to insurance brokers who have helped more…
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Complete Public Relations earns IABC Award of Excellence for work with Habitat for Humanity
November 30, 2017
Complete Public Relations has earned an IABC Palmetto Award of Excellence for work with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County on a home dedication to former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson.…
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OOBE dedicates home for the Jackson Family
November 30, 2017
On Wednesday, local apparel company OOBE dedicated the most recent home to be built for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, a home for the Jackson family. As a Habitat…
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SCDOT SHEP now available through 511 App
November 30, 2017Contacting South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) roadside assistance crews has become a little easier, just in time for holiday travel. The SCDOT has added a new feature on its…
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Ritedose Corporation to construct new Richland County facility
November 30, 2017
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The Ritedose Corporation, a pharmaceutical products manufacturer, is once again expanding its Richland County operations with a $10 million investment. Ritedose, which specializes in the production…
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Workforce board makes grants available to assist out-of-school youths
November 30, 2017
The State Workforce Development Board is making $400,000 available to assist out-of-school youths complete their education and hone their employability skills. Organizations can apply for up to $200,000 to be…
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Columbia College announces Advisory Board for Business Program
November 29, 2017
Columbia College recently expanded their degree offerings, implementing new degree choices that impart marketable skills for graduates interested in pursuing these areas of focus. As a result, a new Hospitality…
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S.C. Phil announces support from S.C. Arts Commission
November 29, 2017Budget veto would cut award 17% Cut jeopardizes community engagement initiatives The South Carolina Philharmonic was awarded $26,551 in operating support for fiscal year 2018 by the S.C. Arts Commission to help…
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Midlands Housing Trust Fund hires Demetrius McCord, JD, as Executive Director
November 29, 2017
The Midlands Housing Trust Fund (MHTF) announces Demetrius McCord has been hired as its Executive Director. Demetrius has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Scranton and a Juris…
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Columbia Art Center invites public to First Thursday – December 7
November 29, 2017The Columbia Art Center will offer free pottery demos, refreshments and more as part of the First Thursday on Main event in December. The public is invited to visit the center’s new…
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Rivers, Clamp become SCASA Principals of the Year
November 29, 2017In surprise early morning announcements at Pleasant Hill Middle School and River Bluff High School on Tuesday, November 28, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators named Dr. Thomas E.…
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USC Dance Students premiere original works at Drayton Hall Theatre, December 5-8
November 29, 2017The University of SC Dance Program will premiere original works by university dance artists during its Student Choreography Showcase,December 5-8 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Show times are 7:30pm nightly. Tickets for the concert…
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Two Principals of the Year in Lexington School District One
November 29, 2017
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two principals from Lexington School District One as 2018 Principal of the Year award winners. Dr. Luke Clamp, principal of…
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Columbia community leaders demand Washington leaders maintain EPA and DOT clean car standards
November 29, 2017The Columbia community gathered to call on leaders in Washington to maintain the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Transportation’s clean car standards and protect the health of…
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Palmetto Health offers free flu shots Saturday, Dec. 2
November 29, 2017
Palmetto Health is helping protect you and your family from the flu by providing free flu shots. Palmetto Health registered nurses will administer the flu shot to anyone six months and…
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Jay Bender to be honored by S.C. Broadcasters
November 29, 2017The South Carolina Broadcasters Association will present its Honorary Life Membership Award to attorney Jay Bender on Jan. 25, during its annual Awards of Distinction ceremony at the Columbia Metropolitan…
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Free “medical” clinics are vital to South Carolina’s well-being
November 29, 2017FREE CLINICS provide quality healthcare to those who would otherwise go without By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – It is an unsung, little-known fact that the 40-plus and…
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Greenville County announces its Grand Opening – December 2nd
November 29, 2017
3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard Habitat for Humanity ReStore will open its new location at 3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville on December 2, 2017 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.…
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SCTAC appoints Chief Operations Officer
November 29, 2017
Jody Bryson, President and CEO of the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) in Greenville, S.C., has announced the appointment of Danny Moyd as Chief Operations Officer. Formerly the…
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Free “medical” clinics are vital to South Carolina’s well-being
November 29, 2017
FREE CLINICS provide quality healthcare to those who would otherwise go without By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – It is an unsung, little-known fact that the 40-plus and…
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