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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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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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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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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Cohn Construction Services welcomes Carlie Allman as assistant Project Manager
September 5, 2017
Cohn 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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Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence is first along Vista Greenway Extension
September 4, 2017The 2017 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 7, will be the first walk along the City of Columbia’s Vista Greenway Extension in Finlay Park. The Vista Greenway Extension…
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Riley Institute at Fuman selects 12th class of Lowcountry Diversity Leaders
September 3, 2017
Forty-two leaders from the Lowcountry and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this fall. “In a time of considerable…
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Joe Lucas, managing member with Pope Flynn, elected Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel
September 2, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Joe Lucas, managing member and public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, a law firm headquartered in Columbia and concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a…
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Joe Lucas, managing member with Pope Flynn, elected Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel
September 2, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Joe Lucas, managing member and public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, a law firm headquartered in Columbia and concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a…
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Palmetto SeniorCare PACE celebrates National PACE Month
September 2, 2017
For the first time, September is being celebrated as National PACE® (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Month. The observance recognizes the work of PACE, which coordinates and provides…
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First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT
September 2, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…
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First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT
September 2, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…
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Page to serve as Chief of Staff
September 1, 2017
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit today appointed Randy Page, director of Public Relations, to the newly created position of Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, Page is responsible…
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South Carolina sends additional emergency assistance resources to Texas
September 1, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced that the Pee Dee Regional Incident Management Team (IMT) has been deployed to Texas in response to Hurricane Harvey. The Team has been augmented with members of…
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Corpus Christi ship channel re-opens after record six day closure
September 1, 2017
The United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port signed Marine Safety Information Bulletin authorizing the restricted opening of the Corpus Christi Sip Channel after a record six-day closure from…
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Corpus Christi ship channel re-opens after record six day closure
September 1, 2017
The United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port signed Marine Safety Information Bulletin authorizing the restricted opening of the Corpus Christi Sip Channel after a record six-day closure from…
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Richland County partners with ‘Columbia Relief’ for Hurricane Harvey victims
September 1, 2017
Richland County is joining the City of Columbia, Lexington County, the University of South Carolina and other community partners to maximize efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey. The Columbia…
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Coordinated effort to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey from Columbia, SC
September 1, 2017In 2015, in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin, Columbia and the Midlands area received support from around the country. Now, it’s our turn to give back. Governments, businesses, and nonprofits…
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South Carolina sends emergency assistance resources to Texas
September 1, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina has received a request from Texas for emergency assistance following Hurricane Harvey and that the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams (SC-HART) have…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo admits six new shareholders
September 1, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announced that it has admitted six new shareholders into the company…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo admits six new shareholders
September 1, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announced that it has admitted six new shareholders into the company…
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Amazon donated $15,000 in science lab materials to South Carolina Science Academy to excite student learning
September 1, 2017
Amazon donated $15,000 worth of science lab materials to South Carolina Science Academy on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. The donation helps supply the science lab with much-needed materials for…
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CBRE facilitates lease at Faber Executive Park to Charleston County Assessor’s Office
September 1, 2017Charleston County Assessor’s office has leased 19,669 sq. ft. at 3875 Faber Place Drive in the North Charleston submarket. Previously at O.T. Wallace County Office Building at 101 Meeting…
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Crum to join Nursing Faculty at Bob Jones University
September 1, 2017
Kelly Crum will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as Professor in the Division of Nursing in the College of Arts and Science. Most recently, Crum served as…
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Bell Legal Group files 11-count class action complaint against SCANA
September 1, 2017Georgetown attorney Ed Bell of Bell Legal Group LLC filed an 11-count class action complaint late Monday against SCANA Corp. and S.C. Electric & Gas for charging approximately 661,000 customers more than $1 billion in…
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Bell Legal Group files 11-count class action complaint against SCANA
September 1, 2017Georgetown attorney Ed Bell of Bell Legal Group LLC filed an 11-count class action complaint late Monday against SCANA Corp. and S.C. Electric & Gas for charging approximately 661,000 customers more than $1 billion in…
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Davis & Floyd executive Bryan Webb selected to Leadership Charleston
September 1, 2017Davis & Floyd, Inc. announced that Bryan Webb has been selected to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2018. Webb serves as a vice president of…
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The Bend announces lineup for Marsh Jam, September 7
September 1, 2017The Bend, a 17-acre property on the banks of the Ashley River, announced the latest lineup for Marsh Jam, a waterfront performance series on Thursday, September 7 from 6:00 –…
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Beer distribution supports 2,206 direct jobs in SC
August 31, 2017
This Labor Day, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is recognizing the hardworking men and women in America’s beer distribution industry whose jobs are strengthening the state and national economies every day. Independent…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts: Volunteers needed to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride!
August 31, 2017
Volunteers to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride! The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers in September to help conduct our fourth annual…
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Don Construction Products launching Lancaster County operations
August 31, 2017
LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Don Construction Products (DCP), a U.K.-based world leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced technology products for the construction industry, is launching its first U.S. manufacturing…
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Don Construction Products launching Lancaster County operations
August 31, 2017
LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Don Construction Products (DCP), a U.K.-based world leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced technology products for the construction industry, is launching its first U.S. manufacturing…
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WREN beneficiary of new Fitness Fueled Fundraiser series – September 1 – October 9
August 31, 2017
A series of fitness classes will commence this weekend to benefit the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN). Fit Columbia, a versatile fitness center and yoga studio in the…
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