Ogletree Deakins earns Athena Organizational Leadership Award for diversity and inclusion efforts
November 9, 2016
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, was named the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award® recipient for 2016. The…
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Shop and Stroll on Dec. 11 at the 8th Annual Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ Largest Indie Craft Fair
November 9, 2016Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest indie craft fair, announces the list of nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods – from across the Southeast and beyond – who will…
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Complete Public Relations’ Boyanoski to speak at national conference
November 8, 2016
Complete Public Relation’s John Boyanoski will be speaking about how non-profits can build their media profile at the sixth annual ReFrame Conference in Kingsport, Tennessee this Friday. Boyanoski will make…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey Ranks as “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report
November 8, 2016
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the sixth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC has been ranked in the 2017…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces agreement to acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated
November 8, 2016
Carolina Financial Corporation announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Carolina Financial will acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated (OTC Pink: GRBS) (“Greer Bancshares”). Upon completion of the…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces agreement to acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated
November 8, 2016
Carolina Financial Corporation announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Carolina Financial will acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated (OTC Pink: GRBS) (“Greer Bancshares”). Upon completion of the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $102,000 to 43 Caritas Grantees
November 8, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $102,000 to 43 Caritas Grantees
November 8, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in…
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CMA honors Mary Rainey Belser with John Richard Craft Leadership Award
November 8, 2016
The Columbia Museum of Art is proud to present the 2016 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Mary Rainey Belser. Through her transformational gifts, board service, and dedication to the…
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Greenville Chamber honors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award
November 7, 2016
The Greenville Chamber presented Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with the 2016 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award for its commitment to increasing the positive impact of women’s leadership in…
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Teijin Ltd. establishing manufacturing operations in Greenwood County
November 7, 2016Teijin Ltd., a Japanese chemical, pharmaceutical and information technology company, will be constructing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greenwood County. Creating 220 new jobs, the project is expected to bring…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 652 Coleman Boulevard
November 7, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM represented the landlord, 654 Coleman Blvd, LLC, in the lease of a 1,445 sf office space located…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 9561 William Aiken Drive
November 7, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM,SIOR represented JM Montgomery Properties, LLC in the leasing of 9,000 sf industrial space located at 9561 William Aiken Drive…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 4748 Franchise Street
November 7, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Infinger Family, LLC in the leasing of 3,000 sf office/warehouse space located at 4748 Franchise Street in…
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New art gallery in Five Points to host opening celebration
November 7, 2016
Visual and repurposing artist Pamela Ann Vandervelde is excited about the opening of her new art gallery in Five Points. Located at 631 Harden Street, upstairs in Suites H and…
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CIU soccer field dedicated to Lexington resident
November 7, 2016
The Columbia International University soccer field now carries the name of a longtime resident of Lexington. The field was dedicated to CIU alumna Elizabeth Rikard Sessions on Nov. 3 during…
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Bank of America grant supports Meals on Wheels program
November 7, 2016
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, a longtime community partner with Senior Resources, has continued its generous support of the Meals on Wheels program with a $12,500 donation. The funds…
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Sonoco completes sale of rigid plastics blow molding operations to Amcor
November 7, 2016
Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today announced it has completed the sale of its rigid plastics blow molding operations to Amcor, a global leader of rigid and flexible packaging products, for $280 million.…
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Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016
Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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Richland County begins plans for two-year budget
November 7, 2016
Richland County is changing the way it crafts its budget to make more efficient use of taxpayer dollars while allowing County Council to focus on long-term needs and improve the…
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Irmo Middle School awarded 2017 Litter Trashes Everyone Education Grant
November 7, 2016
Irmo Middle School International Academic Magnet has been awarded a 2017 Litter Trashes Everyone Education Grant presented by Palmetto Pride in the amount of $5,000. “Team Migration Nation at Irmo…
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Local faith leaders take steps to build safe sanctuaries
November 7, 2016
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and area faith leaders fight to end sexual violence in our community and make sure that every survivor receives support and care. Midlands pastors…
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Five Points Association presents: the unveiling of Centennial Plaza, featuring a tribute to Colonel Jack Van Loan
November 7, 2016
Five Points, Columbia’s original village neighborhood, has begun its next 100 years with the continuation of Centennial projects and beautification efforts in 2016. The Five Points Association and its gracious…
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Public Service Announcement
November 7, 2016
The Benedict-Allen CDC is currently recruiting participants for their YouthBuild Columbia Program. Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 16-24, reside in Richland or Lexington Counties, have not earned…
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City calls for SC licensed and residential contractors to attend information session about flood relief housing projects
November 7, 2016
The City of Columbia has been awarded over 19 million dollars to assist with Housing Rehabilitation Disaster Recovery projects and Community Development is looking for SC licensed General and Residential…
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Complete PR’s Moore named SCPRSA Upstate Regional Director
November 7, 2016
Complete Public Relations PR Director Sarah Moore has been named to the board of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)’s South Carolina chapter as the Upstate Regional Director. In…
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Willoughby & Hoefer, PA ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 7, 2016Willoughby & Hoefer, PA is honored to announce the firm has been named a top tier firm in the newly released 2017 U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers®…
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A new song and a new genre for a new message about climate change truth
November 7, 2016Songwriter Trevor Masters writes new song; GEA creates new music genre CAMDEN, S.C. – Songwriter Trevor Masters is not looking to top the national Billboard Music Charts with his new…
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Rosen Hagood receives 11 Metropolitan Rankings in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 7, 2016
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rosen Hagood announced that the firm was ranked in the 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the firm…
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A new song and a new genre for a new message about climate change truth
November 7, 2016Songwriter Trevor Masters writes new song; GEA creates new music genre CAMDEN, S.C. – Songwriter Trevor Masters is not looking to top the national Billboard Music Charts with his new…
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Willoughby & Hoefer, PA ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 7, 2016
Willoughby & Hoefer, PA is honored to announce the firm has been named a top tier firm in the newly released 2017 U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers®…
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Complete Public Relations honored with two Palmetto Awards
November 6, 2016
Complete Public Relations has earned two Palmetto Awards recognizing the firm for excellence in business communication during 2016. Complete Public Relations was honored for its work with the 85-385 Gateway…
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Rosen Hagood receives 11 Metropolitan Rankings in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 6, 2016CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rosen Hagood announced that the firm was ranked in the 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the firm…
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County Council and Public Works to reopen Botanical Parkway ahead of schedule and under budget
November 5, 2016
Lexington County Council and the Lexington County Department of Public Works have announced the reopening of the Botanical Parkway, which was closed after it suffered heavy damage from the October…
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Golfbreaks.com chooses Charleston County for first U.S. operations
November 4, 2016
Golfbreaks.com, a specialty golf travel company and participant in the state’s new Landing Pad program, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Charleston County. Established in 1998 and headquartered in…
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Golfbreaks.com chooses Charleston County for first U.S. operations
November 4, 2016
Golfbreaks.com, a specialty golf travel company and participant in the state’s new Landing Pad program, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Charleston County. Established in 1998 and headquartered in…
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Colliers International brings new financial consulting firm Valuant to Capitol Center
November 3, 2016
Colliers International assisted Valuant, a financial analysis and consulting firm, in the lease of 2,633 square feet of office space in Capitol Center at 1201 Main Street. Mary Winter Teaster…
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Central Wire, Inc. expanding Lancaster County plant
November 3, 2016
Specialty Wire Manufacturer Investing $2 Million In Facility Expansion Central Wire, Inc. (CWI), a stainless and specialty alloy wire manufacturer, is expanding its Lancaster County wire operation. The expansion is…
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Columbia group lends support to two local nonprofits after Hurricane Matthew
November 3, 2016A group of Midlands organizations collected and donated much-needed supplies to two Columbia-based charities after recent evacuations, flooding, and weather damage disrupted the lives of many people and animals in…
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South Carolina leader selected for National Workforce Development Leadership Award
November 3, 2016
Mary jo Schmick, director of workforce programs for the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), has been selected to receive Jobs for America’s Graduates’ (JAG) National Workforce Development Leadership…
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South Carolina leader selected for National Workforce Development Leadership Award
November 3, 2016
Mary jo Schmick, director of workforce programs for the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), has been selected to receive Jobs for America’s Graduates’ (JAG) National Workforce Development Leadership…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, State Leaders, Crime Victims’ Advocates announce The Crime Victim Services Of South Carolina
November 3, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson and victims advocates today announced the formation of the Crime Victim Services of South Carolina. In an effort to improve services for crime…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, State Leaders, Crime Victims’ Advocates announce The Crime Victim Services Of South Carolina
November 3, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson and victims advocates today announced the formation of the Crime Victim Services of South Carolina. In an effort to improve services for crime…
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Tenth Annual Every Senior Counts luncheon raises funds and awareness for local seniors in need
November 3, 2016
Nearly 300 friends and supporters of Senior Resources “stepped up to the plate” at Spirit Communications Park for the 10th Annual Every Senior Counts fundraiser luncheon. With the Columbia Fireflies…
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Fatz Cafe salutes Veterans and Active Military with free Calabash Chicken on Veterans Day
November 3, 2016
Servicemen and women are invited to enjoy a complimentary World Famous Calabash Chicken® entrée on November 11th Fatz Cafe will again extend an invitation to all Veterans and Active Military…
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Spirax Sarco launches the TD46M range of thermodynamic steam traps
November 3, 2016Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system management, announces the release of the TD46M range of ASME 600 thermodynamic steam traps which includes the UTDS46M, TDS46M…
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ERG Payroll & HR hosts culture summit
November 3, 2016ERG Payroll & HR Enlists “SC Best Places to Work” Execs to Educate Local Businesses on “How to Create an Awesome Workplace” ERG Payroll & HR is partnering with industry…
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Two team members of Spherion Staffing achieve Social Talent Black Belt status
November 3, 2016Spherion Staffing of Greater Columbia announced that two members of the company have recently received the Social Talent Black Belt Certification designation. Pam Bleakley and Kristy Royer each took the…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotions
November 3, 2016Southern First Bank announced two recent executive promotions. Fred Gilmer, III, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Lender of the Bank. Fred’s leadership role will expand to…
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