Lottery chief touts public gaming for public good
September 7, 2017
Matthew Pollard (center), a member of Capital Rotary’s programs committee, welcomes South Carolina Education Lottery chief operating officer Tony Cooper (left) and assistant controller Brian Ford to the club’s Sept.…
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Minor league baseball honors local Rotarian
September 7, 2017
Capital Rotarian Abby Naas has been named Female Executive of the Year for the South Atlantic League. Naas joined the staff of the Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team…
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Chris Wilkins joins Cohn Construction Services as Field Superintendent
September 7, 2017
Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire Chris Wilkins, who will join the team as a field Superintendent. Within this role, Chris will oversee the progress of Cohn Constructions’ recent…
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Motor Supply Chef Wes Fulmer lands key guest chef role at Euphoria Greenville Festival
September 7, 2017
Joining a legacy of notable chefs from across the Southeast and East Coast, Executive Chef Wesley Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, South Carolina, has been chosen to…
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Abacus announces merger with Beckwith Financial Advisors in Greenville
September 7, 2017
Abacus Planning Group is proud to announce its merger with Greenville-based Beckwith Financial Advisors. Professional colleagues and friends for more than 25 years, Beckwith founder Cary Beckwith and Cheryl Holland…
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Local advisor building his practice on quality relationships
September 7, 2017
Christian Depret-Bixio has affiliated with Good Life Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Pennsylvania and has joined Modern Family Asset Management here in South Carolina. Christian brings…
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Collins & Lacy elects Ashley Kirkham as shareholder and Practice Group Chair
September 6, 2017
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that Ashley Kirkham has been promoted to shareholder and Workers’ Compensation Practice Group Chair within the statewide law firm. As practice group chair, Ashley will lead the…
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Richland County’s Emergency Planners: Be Prepared, Stay Prepared
September 6, 2017
The antidote to an emergency is preparedness. No one knows that better than Richland County’s emergency planners who built their careers around communicating the importance of being prepared and self-sustaining…
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USC Symphony Orchestra announces the 2017-2018 Season
September 6, 2017
The University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra’s opening concert takes place September 28 at 7:30 p.m. with Zuill Bailey performing on Michael Daugherty’s Tales of Hemingway, for which he won a 2017 Grammy…
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Gov. Henry McMaster asks South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane…
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SCE&G releasing water from Lake Murray in anticipation of Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
In anticipation of Hurricane Irma’s potential impact on South Carolina, SCE&G is taking steps to manage Lake Murray water levels. The company has begun operating its Saluda Hydroelectric generating…
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City of Cayce and Cayce Department of Public Safety partner with Lexington School District Two to provide resource officer for Cayce Elementary
September 6, 2017The City of Cayce and the Cayce Department of Public Safety are thrilled to announce its partnership with Lexington School District Two to provide a School Resource Officer (SRO) for the new Cayce Elementary School. Cayce…
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SCE&G to begin natural gas pipeline installation project in Chapin
September 6, 2017
SCE&G will begin a project in September to install additional natural gas infrastructure in the Chapin area. The company will install approximately 17,500 ft. of steel natural gas pipeline from…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport to bring two service members home for the holidays
September 6, 2017
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is bringing two Active Duty Service Members home for the holidays and we need your help. Families and friends can nominate their service member online at columbiaairport.com/holidays…
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Scott and Company welcomes new associate
September 6, 2017
Scott and Company LLC announced the addition of Elizabeth L. Dinndorf to their professional team. Dinndorf joins the firm as an associate in the Assurance and Advisory Services department. She…
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FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announce merger
September 6, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announced merger. On a combined basis, the firm serves as a fiduciary advisor to over $1.2 billion in client assets and advises…
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FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announce merger
September 6, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announced merger. On a combined basis, the firm serves as a fiduciary advisor to over $1.2 billion in client assets and advises…
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Gov. Henry McMaster asks South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane…
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Gov. Henry McMaster asks South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane…
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Scott and Company welcomes new associate
September 6, 2017
Scott and Company LLC announced the addition of Elizabeth L. Dinndorf to their professional team. Dinndorf joins the firm as an associate in the Assurance and Advisory Services department. She…
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Scott and Company welcomes new associate
September 6, 2017
Scott and Company LLC announced the addition of Elizabeth L. Dinndorf to their professional team. Dinndorf joins the firm as an associate in the Assurance and Advisory Services department. She…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Jacob D. Wallick, Managing Partner Associate
September 6, 2017Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, long-time contributor to Wallick Investments, has joined the firm as junior portfolio…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Elizabeth Robinson as Communications Manager
September 6, 2017Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Elizabeth Gibbes Robinson as Communications Manager. Elizabeth will manage the firm’s communications efforts, including the website, social media and media relations. A graduate of the College…
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Hunter Suggs transitions from real estate management to brokerage; joins Colliers International’s office team in Columbia
September 6, 2017
On the surface, managing a commercial property and leasing or selling it are two very different sides to the commercial real estate industry, but Colliers International’s Hunter Suggs will now apply…
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SC DSS participates in local job recruitment events – September
September 6, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) will be participating in a number of upcoming career fairs across the state during September. (Local one(s) are starred for your…
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Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
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Dominion Energy invites applicants for $1 million in grants to support critical community needs
September 6, 2017
Grants offered for programs providing shelter, access to health care and food security Online applications due by Oct. 13, 2017 As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline attorney selected by The Best Lawyers in America®
September 6, 2017The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Kristine Cato has been selected by her peers for the fifth consecutive year for inclusion in the…
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Economic development boost in Richland County
September 6, 2017
Charter NEX Films Manufacturing Operations Creating more than 110 Jobs at Farrow Road Facility Film manufacturer Charter NEX Films (charternex.com) is soon constructing a 140,000-square-foot facility expected to bring an…
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Finance Department receives top award for 4th Consecutive Year
September 6, 2017The City of Columbia has earned the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Government Financial Officers Association of the United States and Canada issues…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline attorney selected by The Best Lawyers in America®
September 6, 2017
The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Kristine Cato has been selected by her peers for the fifth consecutive year for inclusion in the…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Jacob D. Wallick, Managing Partner Associate
September 6, 2017
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, announced that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, long-time contributor to Wallick Investments, has joined the firm as junior portfolio…
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FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announce merger
September 6, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors and Broad Street Capital Advisors announced merger. On a combined basis, the firm serves as a fiduciary advisor to over $1.2 billion in client assets and advises…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Elizabeth Robinson as Communications Manager
September 6, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Elizabeth Gibbes Robinson as Communications Manager. Elizabeth will manage the firm’s communications efforts, including the website, social media and media relations. A graduate of the College…
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Will Sherrod represented the landlord in the lease of two suites totaling 3,500 SF of flex space in Mt. Pleasant, SC
September 5, 2017
Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Landlord, Four Larch Lane, LLC in the lease of 2,000 SF of flex space located at 2612 Larch Lane,…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney Jimmy Byars selected for Leadership Columbia Class of 2018
September 5, 2017
Nexsen Pruet Employment and Labor attorney Jimmy Byars has been selected to participate in the 2018 Class of Leadership Columbia. Byars is one of 62 individuals from the Midlands selected…
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Colonial Life names Russ Plyler to head Northwest Region
September 5, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Russ Plyler has been named vice president of sales for Colonial Life’s Northwest region. Plyler is responsible for leading the company’s distribution teams in the 18-state Northwest…
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New Residence Inn opens across from Lexington Medical Center
September 5, 2017A new 108 room Residence Inn by Marriott is now open for business in Lexington County on Highway 378, right across the street from the Lexington Medical Center. “We are…
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Nation Ford Chemical rewarded for environmental excellence
September 5, 2017
Nation Ford Chemical (NFC) announced that as a result of rigorous monitoring, operation and maintenance of its on-site waste water treatment plant, the company was awarded a Gold Excellence Award…
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Charter NEX Films establishing new Richland County manufacturing operations
September 5, 2017
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Charter NEX Films is locating new specialty film manufacturing operations in Richland County. The project is expected to bring $85 million of capital investment and lead to…
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Charter NEX Films establishing new Richland County manufacturing operations
September 5, 2017
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Charter NEX Films is locating new specialty film manufacturing operations in Richland County. The project is expected to bring $85 million of capital investment and lead to…
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Slow tempo and silence make for a hyperrealistic experience in The Water Station
September 5, 2017September 21 – 23 The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the influential Japanese slow-tempo work The Water Station, September 21-23 at the Center for Performance Experiment. Steven Pearson is directing the production. Show…
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Pawmetto Lifeline receives $12,500 grant from Wells Fargo
September 5, 2017
Gift supports operations, programs to save homeless pets from euthanasia Pawmetto Lifeline announced today a $12,500 grant from Wells Fargo & Company to support the organization’s mission of creating a…
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Cohn Construction Services welcomes Carlie Allman as assistant Project Manager
September 5, 2017Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Carlie Allman, who will join the team as an assistant Project Manager. Within this role, Carlie will assist in overseeing the project…
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First Community Bank welcomes new mortgage lenders
September 5, 2017Matthew Klosterman and Jacob Cook First Community Bank announced Matthew Klosterman and Jacob Cook have joined the mortgage division as lenders. With previous experience in the banking industry, both…
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Jackson promotes Mary Baugh to account representative
September 5, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has promoted Mary Baugh to account representative. Baugh joined Jackson in 2015 as executive administrative assistant…
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Noted North American dog trainer Connie Cleveland releases first E-book training product
September 5, 2017Connie Cleveland, a leading dog trainer recognized for her work with family dogs and dogs involved in obedience and field trial competitions, as well as dogs exhibiting challenging behavioral problems,…
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Noted North American dog trainer Connie Cleveland releases first E-book training product
September 5, 2017Connie Cleveland, a leading dog trainer recognized for her work with family dogs and dogs involved in obedience and field trial competitions, as well as dogs exhibiting challenging behavioral problems,…
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Lexington District One Adult Education graduates ready to ‘thrive’
September 5, 2017LEXINGTON, S.C. — Deborah Jefferson registered for classes at Rosenwald Community Learning Center this past April, 43 years since she last stepped inside a classroom. At the age of 58,…
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South Carolina Food Banks to Gather at SC Statehouse to Launch Hunger Action Month
September 5, 2017The four food banks which cover South Carolina, a representative from the Food Bank Association of the Carolinas, and Ronald Jones, Director of the SC Department of Education’s Office of…
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