Prize-winning pianists to play two big piano concertos
January 11, 2017Nakahara conducts big, romantic Lizst and Grieg concertos Pianists won 2014 and 2015 Southeastern Piano Festival competitions Large screens to show live, up-close concert video Previous multimedia concert in 2014…
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Richland County Government offices to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 11, 2017
Richland County Government offices will close Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The County’s C&D Landfill and the Lower Richland Drop-off facility will be closed…
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Brian Taylor hired in Business Development, Columbia Office
January 11, 2017
Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Brian Taylor as he joins the Columbia Business Development team. Brian brings to Mashburn 16 years of experience in the AEC industry coming from…
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Richland County continuing its efforts to eradicate human trafficking
January 11, 2017
Several officials gathered this week to reiterate the message that human trafficking will not be tolerated in Richland County. During a news conference held Wednesday morning at the County Administration…
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Lawmakers call for reauthorization of Conservation Bank
January 11, 2017Two South Carolina lawmakers announced Wednesday they are introducing legislation to provide for the continued protection of South Carolina natural resources for the next decade. Gathered with members of The…
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Rosen Hagood attorney named Chair of Primerus Personal Injury Institute
January 11, 2017Andrew Gowdown, a partner with Rosen Hagood, was recently named the 2016-2017 Chair of the Primerus Personal Injury Institute (PPII) at the 2016 Primerus Global Conference. Primerus is an international…
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Rosen Hagood attorney named Chair of Primerus Personal Injury Institute
January 11, 2017Andrew Gowdown, a partner with Rosen Hagood, was recently named the 2016-2017 Chair of the Primerus Personal Injury Institute (PPII) at the 2016 Primerus Global Conference. Primerus is an international…
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Son of Mother Emanuel victim to lead MLK Parade; MLK award winners announced
January 11, 2017Charleston, S.C. – The son of Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, one of the Mother Emanuel Nine, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 2017 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeastern Region announces its 2017 board of directors
January 11, 2017
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Region announced its board of directors for 2017. The Southeastern Region is one of the largest in the international organization of LMA, covering nine…
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BJU to host Spring Conference series featuring Ken Ham
January 11, 2017
Bob Jones University will host a three-part Spring Conference series Feb. 13-17 featuring keynote speaker Ken Ham, one of the foremost experts on the Genesis account of creation. Ham is…
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Endeavor announces speaker line-up for Q1 2017 Collaborators & Cocktails networking event series
January 11, 2017
Coworking space continues its popular member education and networking series into 2017 Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for independent companies and freelancers in the creative services fields, announces its first…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeastern Region announces its 2017 board of directors
January 11, 2017The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Region announced its board of directors for 2017. The Southeastern Region is one of the largest in the international organization of LMA, covering nine…
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Lawmakers call for reauthorization of Conservation Bank
January 11, 2017
Two South Carolina lawmakers announced Wednesday they are introducing legislation to provide for the continued protection of South Carolina natural resources for the next decade. Gathered with members of The…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeastern Region announces its 2017 board of directors
January 11, 2017
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Region announced its board of directors for 2017. The Southeastern Region is one of the largest in the international organization of LMA, covering nine…
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Rosen Hagood attorney named Chair of Primerus Personal Injury Institute
January 11, 2017
Andrew Gowdown, a partner with Rosen Hagood, was recently named the 2016-2017 Chair of the Primerus Personal Injury Institute (PPII) at the 2016 Primerus Global Conference. Primerus is an international…
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Lexington County Fire Service announces seven promotions
January 10, 2017The County of Lexington Department of Public Safety and the Lexington County Fire Service are proud to announce seven promotions within the Fire Service. The promotions are as follows: …
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James W. Frost, II, P.E., joins South Carolina Power Team as Senior Vice President Community Preparedness
January 10, 2017
South Carolina Power Team announced James “Jamie” W. Frost, II, P.E., as its new Senior Vice President Community Preparedness. Jamie will lead the community preparedness and product development efforts for…
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Jackson Hires Myles Grimm as Digital Associate Creative Director
January 10, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Myles Grimm as digital associate creative director. In his new role, Grimm will be…
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SC Ports Authority announces record container volume in 2016
January 10, 2017
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced a record container volume of nearly two million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled in 2016. SCPA handled 1.996 million TEUs in 2016, surpassing the…
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SC Ports Authority announces record container volume in 2016
January 10, 2017
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced a record container volume of nearly two million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled in 2016. SCPA handled 1.996 million TEUs in 2016, surpassing the…
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Senior Resources welcomes Marcus Hunter as Director of Finance & Administrative Operations
January 10, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources is pleased to announce the hire of Marcus Hunter as the agency’s new Director of Finance & Administrative Operations. In this role, Hunter will oversee…
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Godspeed Resources Connection welcomes new staff members
January 9, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Godspeed Resources Connection is pleased to announce the addition of Scott and Lisa Hicks to fill critical roles within their staff. Dr. Scott Hicks, LCSW, D. Min.,…
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Colliers Report: Construction and Occupancy Costs Drive Up Asking Rental Rates
January 9, 2017
Research & Forecast Report; Q4-2016 COLUMBIA | OFFICE Key Takeaways The cost to construct and operate an office tower in the Central Business District is rapidly increasing, impacting the asking rental…
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Boil water advisory issued beginning Wednesday, January 11, 2017
January 9, 2017The City of West Columbia will cut off water service on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, from 9 AM to 5 PM for all water customers in the following areas: 2804…
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The SCEA supports SC Department of Education initiatives to overhaul aging fleet of school busses
January 9, 2017
Bernadette R. Hampton, President of The South Carolina Education Association, was pleased to attend a press conference at the State House where Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman addressed ongoing concerns…
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The SCEA supports SC Department of Education initiatives to overhaul aging fleet of school busses
January 9, 2017
Bernadette R. Hampton, President of The South Carolina Education Association, was pleased to attend a press conference at the State House where Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman addressed ongoing concerns…
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Colliers International brokers sale of SC Nurses Association office building, helps organization relocate to new office space
January 9, 2017
Colliers International South Carolina has brokered the sale of the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) headquarters at 1821 Gadsden Street and assisted the organization in relocating to newly-leased space at…
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Public Meetings Jan. 10 in Greenville and Jan. 12 in Inman concerning I-85 Corridor Management Plan
January 9, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has scheduled two public information meetings concerning the development of an Interstate 85 Corridor Management Plan. Two segments of I-85 will be considered…
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MLK Pool to close for maintenance work
January 9, 2017
The MLK, Jr. Pool located at 155 Jackson Street will close Sunday, Jan. 8 while improvements are made to the locker rooms and lobby. The work, which includes a fresh…
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City moves forward in securing Gadsden Street structure
January 9, 2017
In order to ensure the safety of residents near the stressed structure at 4 Gadsden Street, the City of Charleston has ordered a mandatory evacuation of two homes in the…
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Hood Construction welcomes Ken Brophey
January 9, 2017
Hood Construction Company welcomes Ken Brophey to its staff as Director of Institutional Services. Ken is a tenured member of the construction industry, bringing with him three decades of experience…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects 2017 officers
January 9, 2017
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2017 board of trustees’ officers: Gerald Smalls, Chair; Karen Smith, Vice-Chair; Lisa Bernardin, Secretary; and Andy Folsom, Treasurer. Gerald Smalls…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 9
January 9, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/06/2017 to 01/12/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Hidden Figures PG 20th Century Fox 3 2,471 $22,800,057…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 9
January 9, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/06/2017 to 01/12/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Hidden Figures PG 20th Century Fox 3 2,471 $22,800,057…
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Global Location Strategies principal accepted into Site Selectors Guild
January 9, 2017
Woody Hydrick, managing principal at Global Location Strategies (GLS), has been accepted into the Site Selectors Guild (SSG), the world’s foremost organization of location advisory consultants. Membership to SSG is…
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New councilmembers receive overview of County Government
January 9, 2017
Meetings with County departments held in advance of Council’s annual retreat Newly elected Richland County Councilmembers are attending a weeklong orientation in advance of this month’s annual Council retreat, which…
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City of Cayce receives $5,000 energy efficiency grant
January 9, 2017The City of Cayce announced that the City has received a $5,000 energy efficiency grant from the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff, Energy Office to purchase new LED lights for…
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Hire boosts Nexsen Pruet’s economic development practice
January 9, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Attorney Morgan Crapps has joined Nexsen Pruet’s Economic Development Team in Columbia. She comes to the firm from the South Carolina Department of Commerce, where she was most…
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Precision Tune Auto Care to open second Spartanburg location with new lobby concept
January 9, 2017
Precision Tune Auto Care, the one-stop-shop for routine vehicle maintenance and repair, will soon open its second location in Spartanburg. The new store will be located at 1854 E. Main…
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New Hickory Tavern in Columbia to Host Job Fair January 10-14
January 9, 2017
Hickory Tavern Will Hire 90 Team Members; New Restaurant Slated to Open Late January Hickory Tavern®, the casually social neighborhood restaurant acclaimed for its sports passion, will be hosting a…
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Moore Taylor names Riley partner and Williams joins the firm
January 9, 2017Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that it has named Ralph Nichols (Nick) Riley, Jr. a partner in the firm. Additionally, Moore Taylor has hired Justin T. Williams as an associate.…
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CBRE’s Markus Kastenholz recognized as a 2016 Commercial Realtor® of the Year
January 9, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – CBRE is proud to announce that Markus Kastenholz, First Vice President with CBRE was recognized by the National Association of REALTORS® in their National Commercial Awards Program.…
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Medal of Honor recipients to headline Mullikin Law Carolina Cup 2017
January 9, 2017Military heroes will participate in historic “staff ride” on eve of the race CAMDEN, S.C. – Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), and LT Michael E. Thornton,…
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Medal of Honor recipients to headline Mullikin Law Carolina Cup 2017
January 9, 2017
Military heroes will participate in historic “staff ride” on eve of the race CAMDEN, S.C. – Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), and LT Michael E. Thornton,…
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Moore Taylor names Riley partner and Williams joins the firm
January 9, 2017
Moore Taylor Law Firm announces that it has named Ralph Nichols (Nick) Riley, Jr. a partner in the firm. Additionally, Moore Taylor has hired Justin T. Williams as an associate.…
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Derrick Stubbs announces partner Michelle Z. Chapman, CPA
January 6, 2017Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, a Columbia firm providing accounting, auditing, taxation and business consulting, announced the addition of Michelle Z. Chapman, CPA, as a partner in its consulting practice.…
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NP Strategy expands into North Carolina
January 6, 2017
NP Strategy, the public relations firm affiliated with the Nexsen Pruet law firm, is expanding to serve a growing list of clients in the Carolinas. Leading the expansion are lawyer,…
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Kimberly Hutcherson selected as new principal for Center for Achievement
January 6, 2017
At a special called board meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Superintendent Debbie Hamm and Superintendent-Elect Baron Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved Kimberly…
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Womble Carlyle law firm will occupy nearly 9,000 square feet in the 122 Main Street tower
January 6, 2017NAI Avant announced the newest lease at 1221 Main Street in Columbia, SC. Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP will occupy nearly 9,000 square feet (SF) of space in the…
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Winter Storm Report as of 8:00 AM January 6, 2017
January 6, 2017
Statewide Summary – SCDOT continues preparation activities for Winter Storm Helena, which is predicted to begin impacting the state later this afternoon. Current forecasts show predictions from 4 to 6…
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