Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects Girard and Shealy as shareholders
January 12, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced Foster Girard and Ross Shealy were recently elected as new shareholders of the firm. Foster Girard’s practice concentrates on corporate finance and commercial…
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NAI Avant facilitates one of the largest sales in the greater Charleston area during 2016
January 12, 2017NAI Avant is pleased to announce that senior broker Dexter Rumsey represented the owner, PCCR, LLC (DBA Crescent Communities), in the $21 million sale of the 2,031-acre undeveloped Wildcat Tract…
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Clemson University Core Campus precinct designed as new multi-faceted complex
January 12, 2017
The completed project represents a vibrant cross-section of campus life, capturing and manifesting the best of the “Clemson experience” for students. Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior…
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Clemson University Core Campus precinct designed as new multi-faceted complex
January 12, 2017The completed project represents a vibrant cross-section of campus life, capturing and manifesting the best of the “Clemson experience” for students. Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior…
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Couponbox announces Kid Kindness Month and contest
January 12, 2017
To honor and promote acts of kid kindness, Couponbox has proclaimed this January to be the first annual national Kid Kindness Month. The international online discount company has created this…
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Lawmakers call for reauthorization of Conservation Bank
January 12, 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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American Heart Association announces inaugural Board of Directors
January 12, 2017
The Upstate American Heart Association (AHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its first Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for implementing and initiating change that…
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Spartanburg makes VacationIdea’s Best Places to Visit list
January 12, 2017
VacationIdea.com named Spartanburg one of the 25 Best Places to Visit in South Carolina this week. According to the article, “The historic town of Spartanburg has been around since 1753…
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GreenWood, Inc. project team receives leadership award at Caterpillar
January 12, 2017
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider, was recently recognized for their team leadership at their Caterpillar project in Athens, Georgia. The Athens Tech Foundation presented the…
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Clemson University Core Campus precinct designed as new multi-faceted complex
January 12, 2017
The completed project represents a vibrant cross-section of campus life, capturing and manifesting the best of the “Clemson experience” for students. Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior…
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State of the State Address, Governor Nikki R. Haley
January 11, 2017
As Prepared For Delivery by Governor Nikki R. Haley on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my…
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State of the State Address, Governor Nikki R. Haley
January 11, 2017
As Prepared For Delivery by Governor Nikki R. Haley on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my…
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Blythewood Middle School Improvement Council named to the SC SIC 2017 Honor Roll
January 11, 2017
Congratulations to Blythewood Middle School Improvement Council (SIC) for being named to the South Carolina SIC’s 2017 Honor Roll for their significant efforts to foster civic engagement in public education.…
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New Chair, Vice Chair elected; New Richland County Councilmembers sworn in
January 11, 2017
After the official swearing-in of six Councilmembers, Richland County Council met for the first time this year to elect a new chair and vice chair. Joyce Dickerson, who represents District…
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Area high school woman recognized as technology leader
January 11, 2017
Elaine Patterson has been selected as an Aspirations in Computing – South Carolina award recipient and a National Aspirations in Computing award recipient. She attends Spring Valley High School in…
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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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TCube Solutions expanding Richland County operations
January 11, 2017
Innovation Firm Investing $1.7 Million And Creating 100 New Jobs In Rapid Expansion TCube Solutions, a software services provider and innovation firm, is expanding its existing operations in Richland County.…
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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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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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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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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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