Gary Pope Jr., Public Finance Attorney, named new member at Pope Flynn
April 6, 2016
Gary Pope Jr. has been named a new member at Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, effective April of 2016. Pope will continue…
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Richland County highlights importance of keeping stormwater clean
April 6, 2016
Richland County and the City of Columbia are kicking off a campaign this month with community volunteers to mark storm drains and remind residents that everyone can have a part…
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GCM receives $750 Share the Love grant
April 6, 2016
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has been awarded a $750 grant as part of the 2015 Meals on Wheels Driving the Movement grant program. The grant funding, raised through the 2015-2016…
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Angelique Kerber volleys with Andrea Petkovic on Breach Inlet in Charleston, SC
April 6, 2016
German tennis players Angelique Kerber, World No. 2, and Andrea Petkovic, World No. 38, played tennis on a temporary court built on Breach Inlet for a promotional shoot for the…
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5,000 SF Office/Warehouse For Sale in N. Charleston
April 6, 2016
North Charleston warehouse for sale – 4560 Great Oak Drive 29418 Price – $725,000 Available Space – 5,000 SF Property Description Attractive 5,000 SF single-story office building in turn-key condition. This…
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Richland County highlights importance of keeping stormwater clean
April 6, 2016
Richland County and the City of Columbia are kicking off a campaign this month with community volunteers to mark storm drains and remind residents that everyone can have a part…
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SCMA announces debut of SC Future Makers
April 6, 2016
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and state officials announced the debut of the South Carolina Future Makers workforce initiative. Powered by STEM Premier, South Carolina Future Makers’ mission is to increase…
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SCMA announces debut of SC Future Makers
April 6, 2016
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and state officials announced the debut of the South Carolina Future Makers workforce initiative. Powered by STEM Premier, South Carolina Future Makers’ mission is to increase…
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iDrive Greenville hires new talent for expansion into high line service
April 6, 2016
Consumer-driven car buying company hiring game-changing service talent to fuel new concepts in service business iDrive Greenville, innovators in custom order, pre-owned car buying, has been busy hiring service…
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Shane Massey elected South Carolina Senate Majority Leader
April 6, 2016
Edgefield senator promises to shake things up in Senate South Carolina’s Republican state senators elected Shane Massey (R-Edgefield) as their new GOP caucus leader. Massey, known as a young…
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Sam’s Club begins hiring in Columbia
April 6, 2016
Club planning to bring approximately 175 new jobs Sam’s Club Hiring and Membership Center opens in Columbia; seeks applicants for new club. The company plans to hire approximately 175…
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New Midlands Technical College facility to help develop state’s manufacturing workforce
April 6, 2016
Midlands Technical College officially opened the Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Crafts Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the new 34,000-square-foot, two-story facility. The center is the new home…
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It’s strawberry season in South Carolina
April 6, 2016
South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers kicked off the strawberry season at James R. Sease Farms in Gilbert, SC with the first “official” pick this morning. Spring has sprung in…
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Ed Dickey of the University of South Carolina College of Education honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
April 6, 2016
Professor recognized for his exceptional work in mathematics education at the national level by NCTM Benjamin Disraeli once said, “The secret to success is constancy of purpose.” For more than 30…
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Colliers International’s Kim Butler named 2016 Honoree Recipient of Palmetto Center for Women Honors
April 6, 2016
Real Estate Management Services division leader recognized for outstanding business and community achievements Colliers International’s Kim Butler was named a 2016 Honoree Recipient of the Palmetto Center for Women Honors.…
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‘Midlands Gives’ sees 50% increase in participating local nonprofits for upcoming 24-hour Giving Challenge on May 3rd
April 6, 2016Central Carolina Community Foundation releases list of more than 375 local charities More than 375 local nonprofits will participate in the third annual Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge…
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Lockheed Martin donates $25,000 to state flood relief efforts
April 6, 2016
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] presented a check to South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for $25,000 to support the state’s flood relief efforts. This donation is in response to the major…
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Columbia QuadSquad Rollergirls to host Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Tournament in Columbia, SC at the National Guard Armory on Bluff Rd.
April 6, 2016
Columbia’s nationally ranked roller derby league, the Columbia QuadSquad Rollergirls, are gearing up for their 3rd Annual Southern Discomfort Roller Derby Tournament! This is a WFTDA Recognized tournament that will…
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SC Chamber statement on SC DOT audit findings
April 6, 2016State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement on results of the Legislative Oversight Committee’s audit of the Department of Transportation: “This audit confirms what the State…
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Summer Youth Basketball League registration begins April 25
April 6, 2016
The registration period for the City of Columbia’s Summer Youth Basketball League will begin Monday, April 25, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department announced. Children ages 9-18 can play in the…
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Spring Valley Rotary Club awards grant to Meals on Wheels program
April 6, 2016
Senior Resources received a $1,885 grant from the Spring Valley Rotary Club to support the Meals on Wheels program. The funding will be used to provide daily delivery of a…
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New date, new Course and Main Street Mile debut at the 44th Annual Governor’s Cup
April 6, 2016
Columbia Regional Sports Council is once again working with Carolina Marathon Association and Lexington Medical Center for the 44th Annual Governor’s Cup Road Race. This year’s event features a new date,…
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SCE&G to release water on the lower Saluda River for swift water rescue training
April 6, 2016
SCE&G will release water from Lake Murray into the Lower Saluda River via the Saluda Hydroelectric Plant April 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16 to provide flows needed for the…
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South Carolina NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur Education and Training Course graduation ceremony
April 6, 2016SUMTER, SC – The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs in partnership with the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments, and a grant provided by USDA…
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MSI-Forks Inc. expanding York County operations
April 6, 2016
Company investing $3.5 million to construct a larger York County facility MSI-Forks Inc., a world leader in fork-arms manufacturing, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The company…
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MSI-Forks Inc. expanding York County operations
April 6, 2016
Company investing $3.5 million to construct a larger York County facility MSI-Forks Inc., a world leader in fork-arms manufacturing, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The company…
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NAI Avant arranges ±18,000 square foot industrial building lease
April 6, 2016NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the landlord in a lease transaction at 130 Atlas Court in Columbia, SC. The property features a ±18,000 square foot industrial…
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‘Midlands Gives’ sees 50% increase in participating local nonprofits for upcoming 24-hour Giving Challenge on May 3rd
April 6, 2016
Central Carolina Community Foundation releases list of more than 375 local charities More than 375 local nonprofits will participate in the third annual Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge…
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NAI Avant arranges ±18,000 square foot industrial building lease
April 6, 2016
NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR recently represented the landlord in a lease transaction at 130 Atlas Court in Columbia, SC. The property features a ±18,000 square foot industrial…
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A Palmetto Health Children’s Emergency Center 20th Anniversary story
April 5, 2016
As a special education teacher at Lexington High School, Suzanne Myers had a special place in her heart for children with special needs. She and her husband, William “Billy” Myers,…
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Columbia Tennis Center clay courts resurfacing project completed
April 5, 2016
The clay courts at the Columbia Tennis located at 1635 Whaley Street are open to the public, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced. The courts were closed…
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Winthrop Alumna establishes scholarship to commemorate family member
April 5, 2016
Niki Behr ’94, ’99, payroll manager at Winthrop, remembers well the struggle of working nearly full time to finance her university education. Through a new scholarship, Behr will provide aid…
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Mets Reveal unofficial Fireflies roster for 2016 season
April 5, 2016
The New York Mets released an unofficial Opening Day roster for the 2016 Fireflies on Tuesday. The squad features four Mets prospects – as ranked by Baseball America and MLB.com…
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Blue Avenue launches new website
April 5, 2016Blue Avenue, the Columbia-based economic development marketing team, has launched a new website at www.goblueavenue.com. Blue Avenue is Colleen Coletta and Rhonda Rawl. Colleen specializes in brand and visual design…
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Carolina food favorites take center stage at second annual Food Festival
April 5, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – From the mountains of Asheville to the Outer Banks to Charleston, SC, guests can bring their appetites to eat, drink and experience the best of what the…
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Great Southern Homes surpasses two impressive sales milestones
April 5, 2016
In March, Great Southern Homes achieved the significant milestone of selling over 100 new homes within the month. (The company actually sold 110 homes in March.) . Through the first…
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Shop the Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival
April 5, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival April 14 – 17 at the State Farmers Market, located at 3483 Charleston Highway,…
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Congaree National Park to conduct controlled burns
April 5, 2016
Park works to enhance habitat and reduce wildfire threats Congaree National Park plans to complete a controlled burn on approximately 600 acres of park woodlands during the month of…
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Colliers International professionals receive the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association Commercial Brokers Circle of Excellence Awards
April 5, 2016
The Central Carolina REALTORS® Association announced the top 2015 commercial real estate producers and special award winners at its annual Circle of Excellence Awards ceremony, and seventeen Colliers International professionals…
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Colliers International professionals receive the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association Commercial Brokers Circle of Excellence Awards
April 5, 2016
The Central Carolina REALTORS® Association announced the top 2015 commercial real estate producers and special award winners at its annual Circle of Excellence Awards ceremony, and seventeen Colliers International professionals…
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Construction employment increases in 234 out of 358 metro areas between February 2015 and 2016 as demand for construction continues to grow
April 5, 2016
Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine and Monroe, Mich. top growth list; Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas, and Bloomington, Ill. have largest declines, many energy-producing metro areas experience big losses Construction employment increased in 234…
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Comcast to build Customer Experience Center of Excellence in North Charleston
April 5, 2016
80,000-square-foot facility on 17 acres key part of Comcast’s nationwide customer experience transformation CHARLESTON, SC – Comcast announced today that it is establishing a new customer service and technical support Center…
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Comcast to build Customer Experience Center of Excellence in North Charleston
April 5, 2016
80,000-square-foot facility on 17 acres key part of Comcast’s nationwide customer experience transformation CHARLESTON, SC – Comcast announced today that it is establishing a new customer service and technical support Center…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces acquisition of Tideland Bancshares, Inc.
April 5, 2016
Strategic purchase completes a two-step plan, accelerating growth in attractive coastal South Carolina markets Additional organic growth from lift-out of an experienced lending team Compelling acquisition that is immediately accretive…
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LS3P congratulates Bryan Beerman, AIA
April 5, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P is pleased to congratulate Bryan Beerman, AIA, LEED GA, on becoming the firm’s newest licensed architect. In addition to completing required training hours in diverse experience categories,…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse named Top 20 wedding venue
April 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville has found its way onto the national radar for its downtown charm and growing food scene. Thanks to The Old Cigar Warehouse, Greenville tops another list…
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NAI Avant arranges ±8,320 square foot retail investment sale in Middleburg, FL
April 5, 2016NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently represented Mid-Carolina Trading of Florida, LLC in its $1,994,000 purchase of a newly developed Family Dollar store in Middleburg, Florida. The ±8,320…
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Charleston Shop Curator Andrea Serrano to host Redefined grand opening party
April 5, 2016
Local artist Daniel Velasco slated to be the official artist for the event CHARLESTON, SC – Redefined is pleased to announce that Andrea Serrano, the Charleston Shop Curator, will…
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NAI Avant arranges ±8,320 square foot retail investment sale in Middleburg, FL
April 5, 2016
NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently represented Mid-Carolina Trading of Florida, LLC in its $1,994,000 purchase of a newly developed Family Dollar store in Middleburg, Florida. The ±8,320…
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Charleston Shop Curator Andrea Serrano to host Redefined grand opening party
April 4, 2016Local artist Daniel Velasco slated to be the official artist for the event CHARLESTON, SC – Redefined is pleased to announce that Andrea Serrano, the Charleston Shop Curator, will…
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