Indian Waters Council receives grant from Dominion Foundation
December 5, 2016The Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America announced a grant award of $10,000 from the Dominion Foundation to support the integration of technology and environmental education at their Boy…
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USA eShop signs exclusive distribution agreement with major BBQ grill manufacturer
December 5, 2016USA eShop LLC, a Columbia based e-commerce company that operates in Europe, recently signed an agreement with MECO Corporation to act as their exclusive distributor for the United Kingdom. USA…
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USA eShop signs exclusive distribution agreement with major BBQ grill manufacturer
December 5, 2016
USA eShop LLC, a Columbia based e-commerce company that operates in Europe, recently signed an agreement with MECO Corporation to act as their exclusive distributor for the United Kingdom. USA…
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Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers donates $6,316 to Harvest Hope Food Bank
December 5, 2016
Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $6,316 donation from Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers to help feed the hungry across South Carolina. The contribution came after a month-long donation…
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Callison Tighe contributes $10,000 to Harvest Hope
December 5, 2016
Callison Tighe has contributed $10,000 to Harvest Hope, continuing its commitment to the non-profit organization that helps feed millions of South Carolinians every year. The donation to the food bank…
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Gilbert High students entertain second-graders at the fair
December 5, 2016
For one day only, the fair came to Gilbert Primary School. Vendors didn’t sell funnel cakes or popcorn, but dozens of miniature amusement park rides designed and built by Gilbert…
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iTs|SC to host Executive Speaker Series featuring Robert Hartwig
December 5, 2016
iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, will be hosting its next Executive Speaker Series on December 7th from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the IT-oLogy Auditorium. This session will feature Robert…
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Crafty Feast kicks off holiday shopping season with one-stop market of handmade goods
December 5, 2016
Sunday, December 11, 2016, 12-6 p.m. 8th annual indie craft fair – the Midlands’ largest – hosts 90+ vendors Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest independent craft fair, will kick off…
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Fisher Phillips launches new Pay Equity Practice Group
December 5, 2016
Cheryl Behymer, a partner in the Columbia office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips, will co-chair the firm’s newly formed Pay Equity Practice Group, which was launched…
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NAI Avant brokers sale of development site for possible automobile dealership
December 5, 2016
NAI Avant Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM, recently represented the seller of a development site at the intersection of Killian Road and I-77 across from the Super Walmart…
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Opportunities to support critically injured young filmmaker affiliated with the Nickelodeon Theatre
December 5, 2016
Jessica Gaitor, known to family and friends as “Jessa,” is a 24-year-old filmmaker and works at the Nickelodeon Theatre as a media educator and assistant theater manager. She was critically…
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Teach For America–South Carolina receives $5,000 grant from AT&T to support STEM education initiative
December 4, 2016
Teach For America–South Carolina received a $5,000 grant from AT&T South Carolina to support the region’s InnovateSC initiative, which seeks to increase statewide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education…
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South Carolina school district superintendents affirm support for military-connected students
December 4, 2016
South Carolina school district superintendents and senior leaders from the Active Duty military, the National Guard and Reserves came together at the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) Building…
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South Carolina school district superintendents affirm support for military-connected students
December 4, 2016
South Carolina school district superintendents and senior leaders from the Active Duty military, the National Guard and Reserves came together at the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) Building…
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Midlands Technical College’s Mechatronics Lab named in honor of Michelin
December 4, 2016
Michelin North America donated $35,000 to provide equipment for the Mechatronics Technology Certificate program at Midlands Technical College (MTC). In recognition of the commitment, MTC has named its Mechatronics Laboratory…
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SCDOT announces three projects identified for FY 2016 Transportation Alternatives Program
December 4, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing public notification ofthree (3) projects identified for possible inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2016 TransportationAlternatives Program. Formerly known as the Transportation…
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SCDOT announces three projects identified for FY 2016 Transportation Alternatives Program
December 4, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing public notification ofthree (3) projects identified for possible inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2016 TransportationAlternatives Program. Formerly known as the Transportation…
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SCDOT Seeks Public Comment on the 2017 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program
December 4, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing public notification of projects identified for the 2017 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program, which is comprised of the National Highway System…
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SCDOT Seeks Public Comment on the 2017 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program
December 4, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing public notification of projects identified for the 2017 Federal Aid Pavement Improvement Program, which is comprised of the National Highway System…
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Southeastern Freight adds Employee Benefit
December 4, 2016
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is helping its team of more than 8,200 associates take control of their personal finances by offering Ramsey…
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LS3P’s Thompson E. Penney delivers AIA SC Leadership Development Academy Keynote
December 4, 2016
Thompson E. Penney, FAIA, Chairman|President|CEO of architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P, was invited to deliver the Opening Keynote speech for the 2016 AIA SC Leadership Development Academy in Charleston.…
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LS3P’s Thompson E. Penney delivers AIA SC Leadership Development Academy Keynote
December 4, 2016
Thompson E. Penney, FAIA, Chairman|President|CEO of architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P, was invited to deliver the Opening Keynote speech for the 2016 AIA SC Leadership Development Academy in Charleston.…
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Zoo anticipates the birth of its first baby gorilla
December 4, 2016Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is excited to announce the pregnancy of one of the Zoo’s female western lowland gorillas. The expectant mother is due in late May. The pregnancy is…
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iTs|SC to host Executive Speaker Series featuring Robert Hartwig
December 4, 2016iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, will be hosting its next Executive Speaker Series on December 7th from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the IT-oLogy Auditorium. This session will feature Robert…
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Yvette Cummings wins 701 CCA Prize 2016
December 4, 2016
Conway, S.C artist Yvette L. Cummings won the 701 CCA Prize 2016 for South Carolina artists 40 years and younger. Cummings was announced as the winner during the December 1…
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Ziff Properties buying its way into the SEC
December 3, 2016OXFORD, MS – Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Oxford Marketplace, a 90,171-square-foot retail shopping center, located in Oxford, MS. The Wal-Mart shadow-anchored property was purchased from Oxford Marketplace…
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Chapin Arbor Day unveils new logo, dedicates trees in first celebration
December 3, 2016Members of the Chapin Arbor Day Foundation gathered for its first Arbor Day celebration Friday morning at the new Chapin Business and Technology Park. The ceremony included the unveiling of…
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Chapin Arbor Day unveils new logo, dedicates trees in first celebration
December 3, 2016
Members of the Chapin Arbor Day Foundation gathered for its first Arbor Day celebration Friday morning at the new Chapin Business and Technology Park. The ceremony included the unveiling of…
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Senior communications strategist Peter LaMotte joins Chernoff Newman
December 2, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Chernoff Newman announced that South Carolina native Peter H. LaMotte has joined the company as a senior vice president. LaMotte is a seasoned communication expert with more…
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Senior communications strategist Peter LaMotte joins Chernoff Newman
December 2, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Chernoff Newman announced that South Carolina native Peter H. LaMotte has joined the company as a senior vice president. LaMotte is a seasoned communication expert with more…
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Senior communications strategist Peter LaMotte joins Chernoff Newman
December 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Chernoff Newman announced that South Carolina native Peter H. LaMotte has joined the company as a senior vice president. LaMotte is a seasoned communication expert with more…
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Richland Library offers hands-on, festive programs this December
December 1, 2016
Let the countdown begin! Richland Library is getting into the holiday spirit with special themed programming throughout the month of December. We hope you will join us at the following…
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Conquer winter break boredom: Art Center to offer camp for children
December 1, 2016
Let your child explore the world of pottery and mixed media in a fun and interactive art camp during their winter break at the Columbia Art Center. The registration fee…
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Daybreak Ministries names new Executive Director
December 1, 2016Daybreak Pregnancy Center announced the hiring of Brennan Aschleman as its new Executive Director. “We are extremely happy to have someone with Brennan’s background and experience to lead our organization,”…
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Cason Development Group develops Batesburg-Leesville Taco Bell
December 1, 2016Cason Development Group announces the development of a new Taco Bell restaurant in Batesburg-Leesville in Lexington County. The 2,200-square-foot, free-standing restaurant and drive-thru will be located at 177 E. Church…
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Walmart opens first training academy in South Carolina
December 1, 2016Nearly 30 local Walmart associates were recognized at the grand opening of the retailer’s first training academy in Columbia on December 1, at 1326 Bush River Road. These associates are…
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IT consulting firm EDTS adds Philip Linehan to sales team
December 1, 2016Veteran sales professional Philip J. Linehan has joined EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across…
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4A’s Foundation appoints Joe Erwin as new board chair
December 1, 2016
Career Marketing Executive Will Help Lead the Foundation into the Future The 4A’s Foundation, the 501(c)(3) organization of America’s leading trade association representing the advertising agency business, today announced Joe…
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CARTA unveils fleet of new downtown shuttles
December 1, 2016The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is pleased to announce the arrival of seven new Downtown Shuttle (DASH) vehicles that will enhance the transit experience for a growing ridership…
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IT consulting firm EDTS adds Philip Linehan to sales team
December 1, 2016Veteran sales professional Philip J. Linehan has joined EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across…
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Jackson County Tourism Development Authority unveils new website, tourism campaign
December 1, 2016Updated photo galleries, hiking trails and maps, a blog, tourism video and an event calendar are just a few helpful resources included on the new Jackson County Tourism Development Authority’s…
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South Carolinians favor repairing schools before roads, new poll finds
December 1, 2016
Fifty-four percent of South Carolinians favor fixing the state’s schools before repairing roads. That is among the surprising findings of a newly released scientific poll of 600 residents conducted across…
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South Carolinians favor repairing schools before roads, new poll finds
December 1, 2016
Fifty-four percent of South Carolinians favor fixing the state’s schools before repairing roads. That is among the surprising findings of a newly released scientific poll of 600 residents conducted across…
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Founders pays $4.5 million Loyalty Dividend to members
December 1, 2016
Founders Federal Credit Union distributed a $4.5 Million Loyalty Dividend to its members on December 1. The Loyalty Dividend posted to approximately 117,000 qualified member accounts, based on their relationship…
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Founders pays $4.5 million Loyalty Dividend to members
December 1, 2016
Founders Federal Credit Union distributed a $4.5 Million Loyalty Dividend to its members on December 1. The Loyalty Dividend posted to approximately 117,000 qualified member accounts, based on their relationship…
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U.S. Rep. Mulvaney pays visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union
December 1, 2016In a visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union this week, U.S. Rep Mick Mulvaney said that with Republican control of both houses of Congress and an incoming Republican president, “we…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces new board
December 1, 2016
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the election of new board members, appointed in June for terms to run two years. Herbert Watts, who serves on the…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces new board
December 1, 2016
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the election of new board members, appointed in June for terms to run two years. Herbert Watts, who serves on the…
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Lexington County Museum to host 20th Annual Christmas Open House
December 1, 2016The Lexington County Museum will host its 20th Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event will allow visitors to experience…
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Girl Scouts appoints Midlands Women of Distinction Chair
December 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Sarena Burch as 2017 Chair for its Midlands Women of Distinction event. The recognition and fundraising…
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