New development specialist at Rebuild Upstate
July 28, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has hired Melanie Pozuc as its new development specialist. Pozuc arrives with more than three years of nonprofit-management experience, including volunteer management and work with…
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Modern Woodmen Hosts Total Eclipse Tailgate Event for Family Connection Families – August 21
July 28, 2017
Thanks to Modern Woodmen, families served by Family Connection of South Carolina have a chance to be a part of history! The Total Eclipse Tailgate will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday,…
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Southern Community Services announces new hires and new community management clients in Columbia, SC
July 28, 2017Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in Columbia, S.C. Staff and…
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Greater Lexington Chamber Business Lexpo draws hundreds
July 28, 2017
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center drew hundreds to River Bluff High School Tuesday to connect with 100 local businesses at its 2017 Business Lexpo. Business professionals, local residents…
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SCE&G and Santee Cooper agree to amount of guarantee payments from Toshiba
July 27, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation for Toshiba to pay…
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SCE&G and Santee Cooper agree to amount of guarantee payments from Toshiba
July 27, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation for Toshiba to pay…
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City of Columbia to host Columbia City Serve in October
July 27, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia will host Columbia City Serve Oct. 1-31. In an effort to unite organizations and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, City Serve…
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Ritrama investing in Spartanburg County facility expansion
July 27, 2017
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – Ritrama is expanding its existing Spartanburg County manufacturing facility. The company is investing an additional $15 million to accommodate its continued growth, bringing Ritrama’s total investment…
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Ritrama investing in Spartanburg County facility expansion
July 27, 2017
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – Ritrama is expanding its existing Spartanburg County manufacturing facility. The company is investing an additional $15 million to accommodate its continued growth, bringing Ritrama’s total investment…
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Municipal Association elects Cayce Mayor Elise Partin president of its 2017-2018 board of directors
July 27, 2017
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting unanimously elected Elise Partin, mayor of the City of Cayce, as the Association’s president. She will serve a one year term. Elections took place…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2017-2018 at Annual Meeting
July 27, 2017
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Elise Partin, City of Cayce, was elected president. All officers were elected to…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 27, 2017
The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 21, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of SC Mayors was formed…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 27, 2017
The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 21, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of SC Mayors was formed…
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Free lecture about how Camp Jackson came into being in 1917
July 27, 2017COLUMBIA, S.C. – When the United States got into the First World War in April 1917, it was woefully short on soldiers. Between the Army and National Guard, the nation…
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NAI Avant closes multifamily condominium building sale
July 27, 2017NAI Avant senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR recently represented the seller, Pet Sites LLC, in the sale of a nine unit condominium building at 441 Deerwood…
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Engenuity SC seeks mentors for students in the Carolina Alliance for Technology
July 27, 2017EngenuitySC is excited to expand the cadre of professionals serving as mentors to students in the Richland County School District 2 Carolina Alliance for Technology (CAT). CAT mentors meet with…
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ReWa receives Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
July 27, 2017
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for…
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Jerry Bellune’s August 2017 Leadership Letter
July 27, 2017
Leaders love their clients When we took over a failing publishing company more than 30 years ago, we knew we had problems. It helped that we had tackled several such…
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Free lecture about how Camp Jackson came into being in 1917
July 27, 2017
COLUMBIA, S.C. – When the United States got into the First World War in April 1917, it was woefully short on soldiers. Between the Army and National Guard, the nation…
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NAI Avant closes multifamily condominium building sale
July 27, 2017
NAI Avant senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR recently represented the seller, Pet Sites LLC, in the sale of a nine unit condominium building at 441 Deerwood…
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Engenuity SC seeks mentors for students in the Carolina Alliance for Technology
July 27, 2017
EngenuitySC is excited to expand the cadre of professionals serving as mentors to students in the Richland County School District 2 Carolina Alliance for Technology (CAT). CAT mentors meet with…
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Dermatologist Ashton Rountree, MD, joins Germain Dermatology
July 26, 2017
Germain Dermatology of Mount Pleasant, S.C. welcomes dermatologist Ashton Rountree, MD, to the Germain Dermatology. Dr. Rountree will begin seeing patients on Tuesday, August 1 and is currently accepting new patients for all…
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Black Super Hero Magic Mama comes to Trustus Theatre – August 4-12
July 26, 2017
2016 Playwrights’ Festival Winner Opens on August 4 in its East Coast Premiere Trustus Theatre brings 2016 Playwrights’ Festival Winner Black Super Hero Magic Mama to the Thigpen Mainstage this…
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East Point Academy sets new leadership
July 26, 2017Primed for an exciting and successful school year, East Point Academy has set their new leadership team, with the naming of new board officers, new board members and a new…
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CAE’s Chappelle Broome to serve on MEBA Board of Directors
July 26, 2017
Chappelle Broome, Director of Human Resources and Diversity for Columbia Metropolitan Airport, has been selected to serve on the 2017-2019 Midlands Education Business Alliance (MEBA) Board of Directors. The mission…
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Prysmian Group North America announces new Abbeville County expansion
July 26, 2017
ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SC – Prysmian Group North America, a leading manufacturer of low, medium and extra-high voltage electrical cables, is once again expanding its existing operations in Abbeville County. The expansion…
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Prysmian Group North America announces new Abbeville County expansion
July 26, 2017
ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SC – Prysmian Group North America, a leading manufacturer of low, medium and extra-high voltage electrical cables, is once again expanding its existing operations in Abbeville County. The expansion…
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Mary Lewis joins Colliers International as property administrator
July 26, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce the addition of Mary Lewis as property administrator in its Charleston, SC office. In this role, Lewis works closely with property…
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Southern Community Services’ Charleston, S.C. office announces new hires and new community management clients in Lowcountry
July 26, 2017Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in the Charleston, S.C., area.…
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Angi Fuller Wildt chosen for leadership position at the CMA
July 26, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Angi Fuller Wildt has been selected as the Columbia Museum of Art’s new chief development officer. She joined the team on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. “We…
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Two honored for Rotary Foundation giving
July 26, 2017Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose (right) congratulates club members Katherine Anderson and Paul Gillam for their latest donations to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable corporation that…
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Fatz Southern Kitchen welcomes new Director of Culinary, Brian Dukes
July 26, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – Fatz Southern Kitchen, best known for its Southern cuisine and hospitality, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Dukes as Director of Culinary. Dukes will be…
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Fatz Southern Kitchen welcomes new Director of Culinary, Brian Dukes
July 26, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Fatz Southern Kitchen, best known for its Southern cuisine and hospitality, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Dukes as Director of Culinary. Dukes will be…
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Fisher Phillips recognized by Working Mother magazine and Law360 as among the Best Law Firms for Women in 2017
July 26, 2017Fisher Phillips announces that the firm has been recognized for its strong dedication to the support and advancement of women by inclusion on both Working Mother magazine’s 2017 list of…
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Envision Columbia Women’s Summit a huge success
July 26, 2017Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine moderates the panel discussion during the Envision Columbia Women’s Summit on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Panelists pictured (l-r): Richland Library…
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Veteran Economic Development attorney Edward Kluiters joins Nelson Mullins
July 26, 2017
Veteran economic development attorney Edward G. Kluiters is joining Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a partner in the Columbia office. Mr. Kluiters has almost three decades of experience…
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LCK welcomes Windy Riddle as new project manager/interiors specialist
July 26, 2017
LCK announced the addition of Windy Riddle as project manager/interiors specialist to its project management team in Columbia, SC. In this newly created role, Riddle will serve not only as…
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LCK welcomes Windy Riddle as new project manager/interiors specialist
July 26, 2017
LCK announced the addition of Windy Riddle as project manager/interiors specialist to its project management team in Columbia, SC. In this newly created role, Riddle will serve not only as…
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Acumen focuses on core business
July 26, 2017Acumen IT, a South Carolina company established in 1999, has grown to be one of the top technology companies in the state. The company recently sold its ERP division to…
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Scott and Company LLC welcomes new senior to its Assurance and Advisory Services department
July 26, 2017
Scott and Company LLC is pleased to announce the addition of John “Jay” Ashworth, Jr, CPA to their professional team. “We’re thrilled to have Jay’s experience and enthusiasm on the…
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Scott and Company LLC welcomes new senior to its Assurance and Advisory Services department
July 26, 2017
Scott and Company LLC is pleased to announce the addition of John “Jay” Ashworth, Jr, CPA to their professional team. “We’re thrilled to have Jay’s experience and enthusiasm on the…
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Veteran economic development attorney Edward Kluiters joins Nelson Mullins
July 26, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Veteran economic development attorney Edward G. Kluiters is joining Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a partner in the Columbia office. Mr. Kluiters has almost three…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces second quarter earnings
July 26, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced strong second quarter results with disciplined expense management, sound credit quality and meaningful margin expansion. Net income was $28.3 million, or 39 cents per…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces second quarter earnings
July 26, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced strong second quarter results with disciplined expense management, sound credit quality and meaningful margin expansion. Net income was $28.3 million, or 39 cents per…
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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
July 26, 2017For the 29th year in a row, the County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2017
July 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2017
July 26, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer named to “shortlist” of finalists for the 2017 US Captive Services Awards
July 26, 2017Bauknight Pietras & Stormer is thrilled to be named to the “shortlist” of finalists in the “CPA Firm” and “Captive Tax Specialist” categories for the 2017 U.S. Captive Awards. Nominations…
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NAI Avant facilitates downtown Columbia office lease
July 26, 2017NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn, SIOR, and Jeff Hein, SIOR, with assistance from broker Paul Paschal, recently represented the landlord, Swordfish Investments, LLC, in the lease transaction of ±4,410…
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Acumen focuses on core business
July 26, 2017
Acumen IT, a South Carolina company established in 1999, has grown to be one of the top technology companies in the state. The company recently sold its ERP division to…
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