Mayor Benjamin’s Move with the Mayor program to continue throughout September
September 13, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will join residents in taking steps to fight the leading killer of Columbia citizens – heart disease. Mayor Benjamin will continue the city’s Move with the…
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ScanSource, Inc. names new board member
September 13, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., {Nasdaq: SCSC}, a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced the appointment of Elizabeth O. (“Betty”) Temple to its Board of Directors effective…
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Ingersoll Rand CEO Mike Lamach named inaugural recipient of Sustaining Leadership Award
September 13, 2017
Ingersoll Rand Chairman and CEO Michael W. Lamach has been named the first recipient of the Sustaining Leadership Award. This award recognizes CEOs who deliver superior financial, social and reputational…
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Economic development pays off for central South Carolina
September 13, 2017Eight of the state’s central region counties are enjoying the fruits of economic development efforts seeking new business and employment – to the tune of investments totaling…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – September 2017
September 13, 2017
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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Paul Hoefer named to John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court
September 13, 2017Paul Hoefer, an attorney with Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been elected to the John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to fostering excellence…
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Hydrick to speak at Emission Credit Conference
September 13, 2017
Woody Hydrick, Managing Principal of Global Location Strategies, is scheduled to present at the 2017 Texas Emission Credit Conference in Houston on Thursday, September 14. A professional site selection consultant…
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Andrew Brashier joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 13, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Andrew Brashier has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. From the start of his professional…
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Grassroots Leaders embark on journey to create community change
September 13, 2017The Grassroots Leadership Development Institute (GLDI) graduated twenty-five new community leaders during a ceremony held at The Piedmont Club Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Graduates, their family…
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BANDWAGON launches chatbot to enhance ticket buying experience
September 13, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – BANDWAGON is taking the next step in personalizing the college gameday experience through the launch of a chatbot that walks the consumer through every step of the…
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Crawford Strategy achieves Google Partner status
September 13, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, brand development, public relations and digital marketing company, has recently become a Google Partner. To be awarded Partner Status, an agency must…
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South Carolina I-77 Alliance launches new data-centric website
September 13, 2017
The South Carolina I-77 Alliance has launched their new website, making it easier for industries and businesses to see why York, Chester, Fairfield and Richland counties are ideal for location…
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South Carolina I-77 Alliance launches new data-centric website
September 13, 2017
The South Carolina I-77 Alliance has launched their new website, making it easier for industries and businesses to see why York, Chester, Fairfield and Richland counties are ideal for location…
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Lexington County schools join ‘dynamic’ pilot program
September 13, 2017Each day, millions of people turn to Google for the latest news, weather reports and answers to search questions. This year, four Lexington County School District One schools launched…
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CBRE arranges sale of Tower at 1301 Gervais in Columbia
September 13, 2017CBRE has arranged the sale of Tower at 1301 Gervais, a 298,926-square-foot Class-A office building in Columbia, South Carolina. RealOp Investments, LLC, of Greenville, South Carolina, acquired the property from…
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Economic development pays off for central South Carolina
September 13, 2017Eight of the state’s central region counties are enjoying the fruits of economic development efforts seeking new business and employment – to the tune of investments totaling…
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Lexington County schools join ‘dynamic’ pilot program
September 13, 2017Each day, millions of people turn to Google for the latest news, weather reports and answers to search questions. This year, four Lexington County School District One schools launched…
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Paul Hoefer named to John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court
September 13, 2017
Paul Hoefer, an attorney with Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has been elected to the John Belton O’Neall American Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to fostering excellence…
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CBRE arranges sale of Tower at 1301 Gervais in Columbia
September 13, 2017
CBRE has arranged the sale of Tower at 1301 Gervais, a 298,926-square-foot Class-A office building in Columbia, South Carolina. RealOp Investments, LLC, of Greenville, South Carolina, acquired the property from…
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SCE&G continues power restoration following Tropical Storm Irma
September 12, 2017
Tropical Storm Irma moved through South Carolina on Monday, bringing high winds, rain and leaving 154,000 SCE&G customers without power. Crews immediately began restoration efforts and worked through the night…
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Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief
September 12, 2017
Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…
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Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief
September 12, 2017
Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…
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Festival Passes for upcoming Reedy Reels go on sale this week
September 12, 2017
Film buffs can buy Festival Passes for the third annual Countybank Reedy Reels Film Festival – and the first 50 to purchase can score a free T-shirt at the same…
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Colliers Report: Parking Demands on the Rise While Vacancy Remains Low
September 12, 2017
Key Takeaways Columbia, South Carolina’s vacancy rate for parking garages in the Central Business District remains low at 16.1%. Four key points are affecting Columbia parking demand: Main Street redevelopment;…
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Forum planned for Chapin Town Council and Mayor candidates
September 12, 2017Chapin area residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running to serve on Chapin Town Council at a candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm…
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County of Lexington administrative offices to reopen for business Tuesday
September 12, 2017
County of Lexington administrative offices will be open under normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. All of the following offices will be open: County Libraries Lexington County Recreations and…
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City Offices Delayed Opening | Tuesday, September 12, 2017
September 12, 2017
Out of the abundance of caution, City offices will open at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. City of Columbia offices will not be open until 10:00 am and all non-essential personnel should not report…
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USC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings
September 12, 2017
Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s undergraduate rankings publication…
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USC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings
September 12, 2017
Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s undergraduate rankings publication…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 12
September 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/08/2017 to 09/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 1 4,103 $123,403,419 $123,403,419 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 12
September 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/08/2017 to 09/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 1 4,103 $123,403,419 $123,403,419 2…
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Forum planned for Chapin Town Council and Mayor candidates
September 12, 2017
Chapin area residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running to serve on Chapin Town Council at a candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names August Circle of Excellence Recipients
September 11, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from August through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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RealtyLink recognized as a 2017 fastest frowing company in South Carolina
September 11, 2017
RealtyLink, Coldwell Banker Caine’s development partner of the luxury neighborhood Augusta Walk neighborhood, has been honored among the fastest growing companies in South Carolina in 2017 by SC 25 Fastest…
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Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour to Project Manager
September 11, 2017COLUMBIA, SC, – Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager. Sean came to Cohn Construction Services after graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor…
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Greystone completes latest preservation deal in South Carolina for $77.3 million
September 11, 2017Greystone Affordable Development, a leading provider of affordable housing recapitalization, rehabilitation and development services, announces the closing of a $77.3 million multifamily housing transaction in South Carolina. Greystone was also…
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Greystone completes latest preservation deal in South Carolina for $77.3 million
September 11, 2017Greystone Affordable Development, a leading provider of affordable housing recapitalization, rehabilitation and development services, announces the closing of a $77.3 million multifamily housing transaction in South Carolina. Greystone was also…
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ROI Commercial closes land parcel in Lexington for $430,000
September 11, 2017ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, recently closed the land sale transaction at 1068 South Lake Drive in Lexington, SC. The ±1.69 acre site is located near…
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ROI Commercial closes land parcel in Lexington for $430,000
September 11, 2017
ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, recently closed the land sale transaction at 1068 South Lake Drive in Lexington, SC. The ±1.69 acre site is located near…
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Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour to Project Manager
September 11, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC, – Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager. Sean came to Cohn Construction Services after graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor…
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Greystone completes latest preservation deal in South Carolina for $77.3 million
September 11, 2017
Greystone Affordable Development, a leading provider of affordable housing recapitalization, rehabilitation and development services, announces the closing of a $77.3 million multifamily housing transaction in South Carolina. Greystone was also…
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Milbuy named chief of police at Furman University
September 10, 2017
John Milby, who joined the Furman University police department in 2015, has been named chief of police. Milby was promoted to assistant director of police in 2016 and has served…
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Richland County offices to close, Hurricane Irma preparation continues
September 8, 2017Richland County is continuing with preparations to include closing government offices as Hurricane Irma begins to make landfall on the east coast of the United States. County officials held a…
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Truematter welcomes new information architect to the team
September 8, 2017Truematter (truematter.com) is proud to welcome Rannah Derrick, junior information architect, to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Rannah’s work as a designer for the Office of Student Media at the…
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AT&T networks in South Carolina prepared for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Company Encourages Customers to Prepare, Offers Communication Tips AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Irma with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. AT&T has started its storm…
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AT&T networks in South Carolina prepared for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Company Encourages Customers to Prepare, Offers Communication Tips AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Irma with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. AT&T has started its storm…
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Lexington County Franchise Collection Service – Waste Industries Customers Rate Increase
September 8, 2017Effective October 1, 2017 customers receiving Curbside Solid Waste and Recycling Collection service from Waste Industries (WI) will see an increase in their quarterly service rate. The current rate of $48.45 will…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease at 1014 Bankton Court
September 8, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord and tenant, in the lease of 8,000 SF at 1014 Bankton Court, Suite 100, Hanahan, SC to…
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Turner Padget attorney recipient of SCWLA Emerging Leader Award
September 8, 2017Turner Padget announces that Kristen N. Nichols is the recipient of the 2017 South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) Emerging Leader Award. The purpose of this award is to provide…
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Irmo Elementary teacher named finalist for 2017 National History Teacher of the Year Award
September 8, 2017
Irmo Elementary School first grade teacher Nicole Bishop has been announced as one of 10 finalists for the 2017 National History Teacher of the Year award. The award is presented…
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