Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2017
October 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $4.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the…
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Lexington County’s top jailer earns national certification
October 24, 2017
The man who oversees the daily operations of the Lexington County Detention Center for Sheriff Jay Koon has successfully completed requirements for a national corrections certification. Maj. Kevin Jones earned…
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Feeling the Love – Ronald K. Brown / EVIDENCE brings poignant dance to HT@MTC
October 24, 2017
When you ask Ronald K. Brown why his EVIDENCE dance company was established, he tells you they exist to move in honor of the great mystery of love. His passionate…
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One Columbia awards 2017 Morrison Visionary Award
October 24, 2017One Columbia for Arts and History is proud to announce Dr. Bobby Donaldson, a leader in the preservation of Columbia’s civil rights history, as the recipient of the 2017 Stephen…
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City receives 2017 SWANA Excellence Award
October 24, 2017
Public Works Director Mike Murphy announced the City’s receipt of a 2017 Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Excellence Award at last night’s City Council meeting. The award was presented…
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The Blythe Company expanding its operations into Lancaster County
October 24, 2017
Company Creating 21 New Jobs at Indian Land Facility The Blythe Company today announced that it is expanding its headquarters and other operations into Lancaster County, bringing $4 million of…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter of 2017
October 24, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $4.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the…
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NAI Avant closes ±152 acre land sale
October 24, 2017
NAI Avant senior broker Tom and Tombo Milliken closed a ±152 acre farmland sale located on Manville/St. Charles Highway near Bishopville, SC. The Millikens represented the seller, Harvey Harrelson, in…
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American College of Surgeons recognizes Providence Health for quality of care
October 23, 2017The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Providence Health for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2016. This evaluation measures the…
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West Main Artists Co-op to exhibit 44 members’ artwork
October 23, 2017West Main Artists Co-op will host a month-and-a-half long “Open Doors” exhibit — Nov. 16-Dec. 30 — at which the general public can see the gathered and finished work of 44 local…
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Big Thursday
October 23, 2017It’s an old fashioned bazaar. It’s a shopping experience. It’s a barbecue lunch and a hot dog supper. It’s a display of talented bakers, artists, and craftsmen. It’s a…
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Sandy Moffitt joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 23, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Sandy Moffitt as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Sandy joins Coldwell Banker Caine with 13 years of real estate experience, most recently with…
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Furman professor receives Mentor Award from Council on undergraduate research
October 23, 2017Brannon Andersen, professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Furman University, has received the 2017 Geosciences Undergraduate Research Mentor Award from the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). The award is…
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Foundation awards $1,037,920 in grants
October 23, 2017
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $1,037,920 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. BirthMatters was awarded $116,500 to support a community-based home visitation program for young…
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‘WWI: At Home and Abroad’ exhibition remembers Wofford men who served
October 23, 2017Four-hundred-fourteen men from the Wofford College family served in the Great War, World War I. Seventeen did not come home. The 414 – especially the lost 17 – are remembered…
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CIU to inaugurate seventh president on Nov. 3
October 23, 2017
The inauguration of Dr. Mark A. Smith as the seventh president of Columbia International University takes place Nov. 3. The ceremony will be held in Shortess Chapel on the campus…
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announces promotions and transfers
October 23, 2017
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted eight deputies, one civilian employee and transferred a correctional officer and a deputy. Ray Chandler, 49, has been promoted to registry compliance clerk.…
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Free shred event scheduled for Thursday morning in Chapin
October 23, 2017
The Chapin Police Department and Shred360 are providing an opportunity for Chapin area residents to properly destroy personal documents with another free Shred Event on Thursday, October 26 from 10 am…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2017 Events
October 23, 2017
November is full of exciting events at Historic Columbia – from Happy Hour on Main Street, to three USC Graduate Lunch & Learn Lectures. This month also includes Volunteer Training at the Woodrow Wilson…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Who’s selling, leasing and investing in South Carolina this week
October 23, 2017
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville, SC – Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions: Charleston, SC Rox Pollard represented New Cingular Wireless PCS in the lease of 1662…
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City Foods Cooperative Membership drive success
October 23, 2017In observance of National Cooperative Month, more than 30 citizens became members of the City Foods Cooperative. The City Foods Cooperative press conference was held on Friday, October 20, where…
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Security Federal Corporation announces increase in quarterly and nine month earnings
October 23, 2017
Security Federal Corporation (“Company”) (OTCBB:SFDL), the holding company for Security Federal Bank (“Bank”), today announced results for the quarter and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017. Net income available…
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Mast Store and Merrell Footwear partner to provide food for kids October 25-November 7
October 23, 2017
If you could do one thing that would help a child do better in school, have a better outlook on life, and be better able to fight disease, would you…
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Women’s Solar 101 workshop
October 23, 2017
Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine will host the Women’s Solar 101 workshop for City of Columbia residents to receive information about the potential for solar energy for your home. The workshop…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd helps Arthrex, Inc. launch operations in Anderson County
October 23, 2017When Arthrex planned to locate its recently announced major manufacturing facility in Anderson County, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd lawyers were there to support their team in every legal aspect of the…
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BANDWAGON and Croozen putting fans on the road through partnership
October 23, 2017
BANDWAGON, the company putting the college football gameday experience into the hands of consumers, is now getting fans on the road to support their favorite teams at away games with…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP names Doug Walker chief operating officer
October 23, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced Doug Walker has been promoted to chief operating officer. Walker will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm’s seven offices. Walker joined…
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GRAMMY nominee Elle King to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C. on Dec. 31, 2017
October 23, 2017
GRAMMY nominee Elle King, the Top 40 rock/blues maven famous for her hit single “Ex’s and Oh’s,” will perform a free, full-length concert at Famously Hot New Year — S.C.’s…
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Perry MacLennan named president-elect of the Clemson Young Alumni Council
October 23, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney, Perry MacLennan, has been named President-elect of the Clemson Young Alumni Council. As a graduate of Clemson University, Perry first served as an At-Large member of…
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CONA’s Dr. Mitchell serves victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
October 23, 2017
Dr. David Mitchell of Carolina Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) and a team of a 33 volunteers from SC traveled to Puerto Rico recently to aid in the relief efforts…
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Lexington High cadet soars to national success
October 23, 2017Lexington High School’s Zachary W. Kearney earned national recognition for both an outstanding record in the classroom and as a cadet in uniform. A junior, Kearney holds the rank of…
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EngenuitySC announces 2017-18 initiatives to boost competitiveness and prosperity in the Midlands
October 23, 2017EngenuitySC, the Columbia-based economic development nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, today announced its programming for the upcoming year. Projects include What’s Next Midlands, the Midlands Regional…
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GRAMMY nominee Elle King to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C. on Dec. 31, 2017
October 23, 2017GRAMMY nominee Elle King, the Top 40 rock/blues maven famous for her hit single “Ex’s and Oh’s,” will perform a free, full-length concert at Famously Hot New Year — S.C.’s…
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Father-son duo enters Pelion High Hall of Fame
October 23, 2017Two well-accomplished members of Pelion High’s athletic history entered the school’s hall of fame this season. And they just happen to be father and son. PHS honored Ben and Dalton…
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American Land Title Association names Cynthia Blair as president-elect
October 23, 2017The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Cynthia Durham Blair has been installed as president-elect of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) for the 2017-2018 year. The…
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Soda City Startup – November 3-5
October 23, 2017
50 Hour Entrepreneurship Event Soda City Startup! is a three-day event designed to ignite innovation, entrepreneurship and networking in the region. Participants learn how to nurture new business ideas to…
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GRAMMY nominee Elle King to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C. on Dec. 31, 2017
October 23, 2017
GRAMMY nominee Elle King, the Top 40 rock/blues maven famous for her hit single “Ex’s and Oh’s,” will perform a free, full-length concert at Famously Hot New Year — S.C.’s…
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American Land Title Association names Cynthia Blair as president-elect
October 23, 2017
The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Cynthia Durham Blair has been installed as president-elect of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) for the 2017-2018 year. The…
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Father-son duo enters Pelion High Hall of Fame
October 23, 2017
Two well-accomplished members of Pelion High’s athletic history entered the school’s hall of fame this season. And they just happen to be father and son. PHS honored Ben and Dalton…
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EngenuitySC announces 2017-18 initiatives to boost competitiveness and prosperity in the Midlands
October 23, 2017
EngenuitySC, the Columbia-based economic development nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, today announced its programming for the upcoming year. Projects include What’s Next Midlands, the Midlands Regional…
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Lexington High cadet soars to national success
October 23, 2017
Lexington High School’s Zachary W. Kearney earned national recognition for both an outstanding record in the classroom and as a cadet in uniform. A junior, Kearney holds the rank of…
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Museum to host free lecture about Gen. “Black Jack” Pershing
October 20, 2017On Friday, Oct. 27, Gen. John Joseph “Black Jack” Pershing will speak about his experiences in the First World War at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.…
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Of Meri’s and Memories
October 20, 2017
By Reba Hull Campbell Who remembers this billboard that stood near Richland Mall more than 40 years ago? Richland Mall was a real treasure for those of us growing…
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Girls Like Jenny
October 20, 2017
By Tammy Moshier Until I did my student teaching, I didn’t know girls like Jenny Latham* existed. She bragged about her nickname – Jenny “Lay-Them-Out” Latham, and told me…
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See Rock City
October 20, 2017
By Tom Poland In Mom’s back yard stands a red and black birdhouse on a white pole. Its roof holds iconic words. “See Rock City.” If it had not…
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Fireflies Reading Program receives national recognition
October 20, 2017
American Association of School Librarians Formally Commends the Fireflies The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has awarded the Columbia Fireflies Reading Program – an incentive-based literacy initiative presented by…
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Profiles of Public Servants: Chief Deputy County Attorney Doubles as Marine Corps Reserve Judge Advocate
October 20, 2017This is the first in a series of human interest stories highlighting Richland County employees. To learn more, access www.rcgov.us Serving His Country, Representing Richland County Chief Deputy County…
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Columbia Development moves forward with plans for New Bern Marketplace
October 20, 2017Columbia Development announced today its plans to move forward with New Bern Marketplace, a 326,850-square-foot grocery-anchored power center located on Highway 17 (Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard) at Glenburnie Road…
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Prysmian Group welcomes diplomat, congressman to North American headquarters
October 20, 2017
“We are investing to support the development of telecom broadband networks and more sustainable power grids in the U.S.,” said Hakan Ozmen, CEO of Prysmian Group North America. Yesterday Prysmian Group,…
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Columbia Development moves forward with plans for New Bern Marketplace
October 20, 2017
Columbia Development announced today its plans to move forward with New Bern Marketplace, a 326,850-square-foot grocery-anchored power center located on Highway 17 (Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard) at Glenburnie Road…
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