Recognizing Phi Kappa Phi 2017 inductees at The Citadel
April 24, 2017The Citadel’s Chapter of The National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is celebrating its 37th anniversary in 2017 by inducting 83 new members, including two accomplished faculty representatives, two…
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Carolina One recognizes six local non-profits
April 24, 2017
Carolina One Real Estate Services (CORE) recognized six local nonprofits this morning at its first awards distribution ceremony of 2017. The CORE Charitable Contributions Committee, comprised of Carolina One Sales…
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County of Lexington aware of continued service issues with Advanced Disposal Services
April 24, 2017
The County of Lexington is aware of continued service issues for customers who voluntarily contract with Advanced Disposal Services throughout the unincorporated areas of the County, primarily in the Irmo…
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CresCom Bank’s Katie Skeen named branch manager for Conway
April 24, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has promoted Katie Skeen as branch manager for its Conway, South Carolina location. Previously, Skeen served as branch manager for the Elizabethtown…
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CresCom bank welcomes new branch manager in Elizabethtown
April 24, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, has named Debbie Earl as the new branch manager for its Elizabethtown branch. Earl, who is an active leader in the Elizabethtown…
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U.N. secretary-general to address UofSC graduates
April 24, 2017
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will receive an honorary degree and deliver special remarks to graduates as part of the University of South Carolina’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6…
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Collaboration leads to new housing units in Lyon Street neighborhood
April 24, 2017
A joint effort between Richland County, the City of Columbia and the Columbia Housing Authority led to 12 new houses for local low- to moderate-income families. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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Researcher using ‘Big Data’ to foresee potential nuclear incidents
April 24, 2017
The SC State University Department of Nuclear Engineering was awarded a $288,060 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, in order to conduct research that involves the usage of ‘Big…
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Dominion announces new leadership in South Carolina
April 24, 2017
Dominion has named Dan Weekley as vice president of Southern Operations. Weekley began his new position in January 2017, reporting to Paul Ruppert, president-Dominion Midstream Operations. Weekley will work with…
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The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. holds annual 52 Windows event
April 24, 2017
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) is holding its annual benefit, 52 Windows, at 701 Whaley Street on Thursday, May 11 at 6 p.m. The event will support MIRCI’s…
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Kelly Faram joins the Pelham Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
April 24, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kelly Faram has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Faram is joining the company as a Residential…
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ReWa names Mary Beth Lampe as Chief Administrative Officer
April 24, 2017
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners and CEO, Graham W. Rich, has recently named Mary Beth Lampe as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Agency. Mary Beth previously served…
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Greer community partners raise walls of Habitat home
April 24, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Greer Community Partners Build home, celebrating a commitment to building affordable housing in the Greer community.…
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ReWa names Joel Jones as Chief Technical Officer
April 24, 2017
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners and CEO, Graham W. Rich, has recently named Joel Jones as the Chief Technical Officer for the Agency. Jones most recently served as…
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Hydrick to serve on U.S. Petrochem Conference panel
April 24, 2017
Woody Hydrick, managing principal of Global Location Strategies, one of the country’s foremost site selection and economic development consulting firms, will be a panelist at the Northeast U.S. Petrochemical Construction…
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The City to host 5th annual Small Business Week Conference
April 24, 2017
The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) will host the fifth annual Small Business Week Conference on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Columbia…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s Bob Nachman named Top 1200 Financial Advisor by Barron’s
April 24, 2017
Nachman Norwood & Parrott’s (NNP) managing director Bob Nachman (pictured) was ranked among Barron’s Top 1200 Financial Advisors in the country for 2017. “It’s a true honor to be recognized…
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Mobile workshop promotes construction & other industries
April 24, 2017
A small coalition made up of Carolinas AGC, the SC Trucking Association, the SC Homebuilders, and the SC Forestry Association have tirelessly pushed for state funding to help promote our…
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Mobile workshop promotes construction & other industries
April 24, 2017
A small coalition made up of Carolinas AGC, the SC Trucking Association, the SC Homebuilders, and the SC Forestry Association have tirelessly pushed for state funding to help promote our…
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Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 24, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2017. Operational highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2017 include: On January 25, 2017, the Company…
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Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for first quarter of 2017
April 24, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2017. Operational highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2017 include: On January 25, 2017, the Company…
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Security Federal Corporation announces increase in earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2017
April 24, 2017Security Federal Corporation, the holding company for Security Federal Bank, today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. Net income available to common shareholders increased $22,000 or 1.4%…
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Dr. Craig Beeson inducted into the National Academy of InventorsÂ
April 24, 2017
Honored with Prestigious Recognition for Inventors Dr. Craig Beeson, President of MitoChem Therapeutics and professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) was inducted into the National Academy of…
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Dr. Craig Beeson inducted into the National Academy of InventorsÂ
April 24, 2017Honored with Prestigious Recognition for Inventors Dr. Craig Beeson, President of MitoChem Therapeutics and professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) was inducted into the National Academy of…
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Chernoff Newman promotes four team members
April 24, 2017Chernoff Newman announced the promotions of four team members to new leadership positions at the integrated marketing communications agency: Prussia George was promoted to controller from senior accountant. In her…
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Chernoff Newman celebrates big wins at regional award ceremonies
April 24, 2017Chernoff Newman came away with wins at this year’s Spark! Awards, presented by the Charleston American Marketing Association (Charleston AMA) and the District 3 American Advertising Awards, hosted by the…
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Wells Fargo donates $350,000 for Columbia-area revitalization efforts
April 24, 2017
Local NeighborhoodLIFT grants address economic and workforce development, youth programs and neighborhood beautification for Columbia Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced a total of $350,000 in donations for…
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Chernoff Newman promotes four team members
April 24, 2017
Chernoff Newman announced the promotions of four team members to new leadership positions at the integrated marketing communications agency: Prussia George was promoted to controller from senior accountant. In her…
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Chernoff Newman celebrates big wins at regional award ceremonies
April 24, 2017
Chernoff Newman came away with wins at this year’s Spark! Awards, presented by the Charleston American Marketing Association (Charleston AMA) and the District 3 American Advertising Awards, hosted by the…
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Mayor Benjamin, ColumbiaSC63, Historic Columbia and Richland Library to host Bring Your Own History (BYOH)
April 23, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, ColumbiaSC63, Richland Library and Historic Columbia will provide residents of the Edgewood community the opportunity to archive their pieces of the neighborhood’s history on April 29.…
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SC Bar offers free legal clinics for Elder Law Month
April 23, 2017Local attorneys to speak on a variety of legal issues The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor seven free legal clinics for senior citizens across the state in May…
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SC Bar offers free legal clinics for Elder Law Month
April 23, 2017
Local attorneys to speak on a variety of legal issues The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor seven free legal clinics for senior citizens across the state in May…
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A World Class Barbecue Cook-off and Music Celebration
April 23, 2017
Savor the flavor of award winning “Q” from more than twenty of South Carolina’s best barbecue cookers including the top four teams in the state! Enjoy some great live music…
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South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) receive SC Housing award for disaster relief program
April 23, 2017
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today received the South Carolina Housing Authority’s 2017 Housing Development Award at the Palmetto Affordable Housing Forum. The SC Housing Authority presents the Housing Development Award annually…
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South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) receive SC Housing award for disaster relief program
April 23, 2017
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today received the South Carolina Housing Authority’s 2017 Housing Development Award at the Palmetto Affordable Housing Forum. The SC Housing Authority presents the Housing Development Award annually…
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District Five announces 2017-18 Support Employee of the Year finalists
April 23, 2017
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2017-2018 Support Employee of the Year award. The finalists are: Mary Ann Bacon, 4K child development assistant at Irmo Elementary School;…
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SC educators combine their voices to urge Governor McMaster to sign new pension bill
April 23, 2017
The unified membership of The South Carolina Education Association supports H.3726, a bill that ensures stable pension plan for state and district employees. The members of The South Carolina Education Association…
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SC educators combine their voices to urge Governor McMaster to sign new pension bill
April 23, 2017
The unified membership of The South Carolina Education Association supports H.3726, a bill that ensures stable pension plan for state and district employees. The members of The South Carolina Education Association…
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South Carolina’s public schools now hiring
April 23, 2017
South Carolina Teacher Expo is the State’s Largest Teacher Recruitment Fair Recruiters from South Carolina’s public school districts hope to fill their current and anticipated teacher vacancies at this year’s…
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South Carolina’s public schools now hiring
April 23, 2017
South Carolina Teacher Expo is the State’s Largest Teacher Recruitment Fair Recruiters from South Carolina’s public school districts hope to fill their current and anticipated teacher vacancies at this year’s…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation Department offers free gardening workshops
April 23, 2017
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the Clemson Cooperative Extension to host a series of gardening workshops designed to give participants the tools needed to start and…
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New law enables children in foster care to obtain drivers’ licenses & permits
April 21, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 198 which amended South Carolina Code Section 56-1-100 and expanded the list of responsible adults who can legally sign the application for a minor…
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New law enables children in foster care to obtain drivers’ licenses & permits
April 21, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 198 which amended South Carolina Code Section 56-1-100 and expanded the list of responsible adults who can legally sign the application for a minor…
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Converse College installs its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD
April 21, 2017
Today Converse College celebrated the investiture of its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD, on campus in Twichell Auditorium. The 90-minute inauguration ceremony featured a processional including the four living…
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Converse College installs its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD
April 21, 2017
Today Converse College celebrated the investiture of its tenth president, Krista L. Newkirk, JD, on campus in Twichell Auditorium. The 90-minute inauguration ceremony featured a processional including the four living…
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District Five musical ‘Annie’ brings talents together
April 21, 2017
Singing and excitement fill the air as students rehearse throughout the halls at Irmo High School’s Center of the Arts. It’s the last week of preparation before the April 27…
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards grant to Indie Grits Visiones
April 21, 2017Indie Grits, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival in Columbia, S.C. for DIY media-makers, has received a grant from The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which will…
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The COMET celebrates 125 years of Mobility in the Midlands
April 21, 2017
The COMET invites you to join us on May 2, 2017 at 10am at the Transit Center to celebrate its 125th year of transit in the midlands. The COMET story…
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Spirax Sarco receives SC Chamber of Commerce Safety Award for top safety records
April 21, 2017Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system solutions, was recently presented a Commendation of Excellence award by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for exemplary top…
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Final Days of Dalà Exhibition Pack a Punch with Programs
April 21, 2017Lectures, Family Programs, Arts & Draughts, and More Exhibition on view through Sunday, May 21 In the closing days of the major exhibition Salvador DalÃ’s Fantastical Fairy Tales, the Columbia…
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