Charleston’s interim chief of police to lead 2018 MLK Parade
January 3, 2018Jerome Taylor, interim chief of police for the Charleston Police Department, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Taylor…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia attorney elected to partner
January 3, 2018Fisher Phillips announced that George A. Reeves III has been elected to partner at the firm’s Columbia office. Reeves is one of 14 attorneys in 11 offices across the country…
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Dominion Energy, SCANA announce all-stock merger
January 3, 2018Dominion Energy to fund $1.3 billion of cash payments to all SCE&G electric customers within 90 days after closing Estimated additional 5 percent rate reduction from current levels for SCE&G electric…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2018-2019 school year
January 3, 2018Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year. Students may apply to multiple scholarships by completing one application and are…
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Thousands danced in the streets at Famously Hot New Year to welcome 2018 in Columbia, S.C.
January 3, 2018At the seventh-annual Famously Hot New Year celebration, S.C.’s largest New Year’s Eve party, thousands of revelers rang in 2018 on Columbia, S.C.’s Main Street. Famously Hot New Year, South…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia attorney elected to partner
January 3, 2018
Fisher Phillips announced that George A. Reeves III has been elected to partner at the firm’s Columbia office. Reeves is one of 14 attorneys in 11 offices across the country…
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United Way of the Midlands gears up for the 2018 Point-in-Time count to assess homelessness in the Midlands
January 3, 2018The Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH), led by United Way of the Midlands, will conduct the area’s annual homelessness Point-in-Time (PIT) Count January 24 – 28, 2018. The…
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NAI Avant consummates industrial building sale
January 3, 2018NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of 181 Windhill Road in Columbia, SC. The ±15,000 square foot (SF) industrial warehouse building features ±13,450 SF of warehouse space and…
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Countybank supports Anderson Sheriff’s Department
January 2, 2018Gift Made in Memory of Kip Burrell to Support Search and Rescue Equipment Countybank reinforced its reputation for philanthropy in the communities where its team live and work with a…
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Firefly Distillery, LLC expanding and moving operations in Charleston County
January 2, 2018
$7.3 Million Investment will Include New Distillation Capabilities and More Firefly Distillery, LLC, a South Carolina-based beverage provider, is expanding its Charleston County operations by constructing a new distillery in…
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Medical-imaging techniques could aid waste clean-up
January 2, 2018
Doctors typically use SPECT scans to take 3-D images of internal organs, but Clemson University researchers are re-purposing the technology in a project that could help clean up waste left…
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CresCom Bank welcomes David Renaker as commercial loan officer and vice president
January 2, 2018
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, introduced David Renaker as commercial loan officer and vice president for the CresCom branch in Columbia, S.C. In his new…
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Lee & Associates Charleston grows retail experts team with addition of John Orr, CCIM, Elyse Welch, CCIM & Cassie Grant
January 2, 2018
The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firms in the nation and the premier provider of comprehensive commercial real estate solutions in South Carolina is…
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Buglino, Evers and Moore team up with Carolina One
January 2, 2018
Ashley Buglino, Ryleigh Evers and Lora Moore have recently affiliated with Carolina One Real Estate in 3 of the real estate market leader’s 13 local offices. Lora Moore, Ryleigh Evers…
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Thousands danced in the streets at Famously Hot New Year to welcome 2018 in Columbia, S.C.
January 2, 2018At the seventh-annual Famously Hot New Year celebration, S.C.’s largest New Year’s Eve party, thousands of revelers rang in 2018 on Columbia, S.C.’s Main Street. Famously Hot New Year, South…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Week of 12/29/2017 to 01/04/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Wars: The Last Jedi PG13 Disney 3 4,232 $52,520,140 $531,511,829 2 Jumanji: Welcome…
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CresCom Bank welcomes David Renaker as Commercial Loan Officer and Vice President
January 2, 2018
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to introduce David Renaker as commercial loan officer and vice president for the CresCom branch in Columbia, S.C.…
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CresCom Bank introduces David Couey as commercial loan officer and vice president
January 2, 2018
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina welcomed David Couey to the CresCom Bank team as the new commercial loan officer and vice president in the Charleston…
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Dr. Jermaine Whirl promoted to vice president for learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College
January 2, 2018
Dr. Jermaine Whirl has been named vice president for learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College (GTC), bringing the college’s academic and continuing education offerings together under the same…
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Colliers Report: Renew, redevelop or sublease are the options Columbia tenants face
January 2, 2018
Key Takeaways As the market tightens, tenants will renew their current leases or redevelop unconventional space. No new construction has been announced in Columbia, and will not be until rental…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance names Sara Hazzard President and CEO
January 2, 2018
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Sara Hazzard has been named President and CEO of the organization effective January 1, 2018. “We are excited to welcome Sara Hazzard…
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City Manager’s Spotlight – January 2018
January 2, 2018
By Teresa Wilson 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…
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Top Resolutions For Your Home
January 2, 2018New Year’s resolutions are a great way to give yourself that extra motivation to start making positive changes in your life. Why not do the same for your home? As…
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Municipal Association of SC has a new executive director
January 2, 2018
The new executive director of the Municipal Association of South Carolina is Wayne George, a former mayor, city council member and state legislator. The Association represents the state’s 271 cities and…
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Lambert Architecture + Construction Services welcomes Whitney Steinbrecher as Interior Designer
January 2, 2018COLUMBIA, SC – Lambert Architecture + Construction Services is proud to announce that Whitney Steinbrecher has joined the firm as interior designer. With nearly ten years of experience, she is…
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Capital Rotary inducts banker, healthcare professional
January 2, 2018Commercial banker Austin McVay (second from left in photo) and healthcare professional Jon Belsher (second from right) have been inducted into Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club. McVay – shown with…
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Crystal Baker promoted to the position of Research Coordinator at Colliers International | South Carolina
January 2, 2018
Crystal Baker has been promoted to the position of Research Coordinator at Colliers International | South Carolina after serving for 12 years as an Executive Assistant in the company’s brokerage…
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Capital Rotary inducts banker, healthcare professional
January 2, 2018Commercial banker Austin McVay (second from left in photo) and healthcare professional Jon Belsher (second from right) have been inducted into Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club. McVay – shown with…
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Lambert Architecture + Construction Services welcomes Whitney Steinbrecher as Interior Designer
January 2, 2018
COLUMBIA, SC – Lambert Architecture + Construction Services is proud to announce that Whitney Steinbrecher has joined the firm as interior designer. With nearly ten years of experience, she is…
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Top Resolutions For Your Home
January 2, 2018
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to give yourself that extra motivation to start making positive changes in your life. Why not do the same for your home? As…
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Spartanburg Water presents grant to Watershed Ecology Center
January 1, 2018Spartanburg Water presented an $18,000 grant to the Watershed Ecology Center for classroom instruction of watershed protection for 21,000-plus area students. Spartanburg Water continues to support community engagement programs that…
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Will Sherrod represented the seller in the sale of 2,684 SF fast food restaurant in Bennettsville, SC
January 1, 2018Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Seller, Tom Hom Group in the sale of a 2,684 SF fast food restaurant located at 200 Hwy 15…
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Ryan Welch represented the landlord in the lease of 1,940 SF of flex space in North Charleston
January 1, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the landlord, Thaynes Capital Northwoods, LLC in the lease of 1,940 SF of flex space located at 2154 North Center Street, Unit C-301 in North…
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Ryan Welch represented the tenant in the lease of new ATM Location in Charleston, SC
January 1, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Tenant, South Carolina Federal Credit Union in the lease of a new ATM location in Merchant’s Village Shopping Center located at 520 Folly…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air Grants $500 each to Camp Rise Above and Postpartum Support Charleston
January 1, 2018LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air’s Give Back Grant recipients for December are Camp Rise Above and Postpartum Support Charleston. The Give Back Grant is a monthly donation of $500 to…
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Coastal Structures 2017 projects – A look back
January 1, 2018
Looking back at 2017, we have been fortunate to have worked on some pretty amazing projects along the Grand Strand, Georgetown and Charleston, South Carolina. From restaurants and financial buildings…
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BANDWAGON connecting fans to bowl games through expanded ticket options
December 30, 2017
For college football fans, the holiday season is just a precursor to the most wonderful time of the year – bowl season. This year, BANDWAGON is making bowl games more…
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M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. announces changes in executive leadership
December 30, 2017
M. B. Kahn Construction announced that the company’s current Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Bob Chisholm, has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. Chisholm will also continue…
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M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. announces changes in executive leadership
December 30, 2017M. B. Kahn Construction announced that the company’s current Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Bob Chisholm, has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. Chisholm will also continue…
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Attorney James Bannister achieves recertification in criminal trial law with The National Board of Trial Advocacy
December 30, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that James (Jim) Bannister of the law firm, Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, has successfully achieved…
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Modern Recovery for a Modern Addiction
December 30, 2017
By Rich Jones CEO, FAVOR GREENVILLE Governor McMaster’s recent announcement declaring the “opioid crisis” a state of emergency was an important step in addressing the overdose epidemic. Listening to the…
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Rebuild Upstate elects 2018 Board Officers
December 30, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Rebuild Upstate Board has elected its 2018 officers to help guide the Upstate nonprofit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents…
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All 50 U.S. states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia opt-in to FirstNet
December 30, 2017
With yesterday’s close of the FirstNet opt-in/opt-out period, the unanimous decisions of states and territories across America are in. Fifty states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia opted in to the First…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
December 30, 2017The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Seeking one (1) Applicant from the Hospitality industry; one…
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M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. announces changes in executive leadership
December 30, 2017
M. B. Kahn Construction announced that the company’s current Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Bob Chisholm, has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. Chisholm will also continue…
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Global Grant Scholar visits Capital Rotary
December 29, 2017Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose receives banners from clubs in Nairobi and Ireland from Catherine Glen, a former Rotary Global Grant Scholar studying in the field of peace and conflict…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 27
December 29, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/22/2017 to 12/28/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Wars: The Last Jedi PG13 Disney 2 4,232…
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Voting Starts in January for 3 directors of SAFE Federal Credit Union
December 29, 2017Voting begins January 1 for three seats on the SAFE Federal Credit Union board of directors. There are four candidates running, with all three incumbents seeking re-election and one…
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SCE&G files formal request with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw COLs for VCS units 2 & 3
December 29, 2017
SCE&G, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, has filed a formal request with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to withdraw the combined operating licenses (COLs) for VC Summer Station Units 2…
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Voting Starts in January for 3 directors of SAFE Federal Credit Union
December 29, 2017Voting begins January 1 for three seats on the SAFE Federal Credit Union board of directors. There are four candidates running, with all three incumbents seeking re-election and one…
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