Richland County Month in Review: February
March 2, 2016
The following are highlights from Richland County Government in February: Richland County will receive $23.5 million for flood recovery efforts, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced. The…
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Colliers International welcomes Donna Patten, CPA
March 2, 2016
Colliers International | South Carolina announces the addition of Donna Patten, CPA as Manager of its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) Accounting division. In this role, she is responsible for…
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Palmetto Health expands sponsorship of GoNoodle Program into Sumter County
March 2, 2016
Program promotes healthy lifestyles among students including activity breaks As part of an ongoing community outreach to combat childhood obesity, Palmetto Health has expanded its sponsorship of GoNoodle into…
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SC Arts Commission announces 2016 Verner Award recipients
March 2, 2016The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2016 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in 1972, the annual…
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SCE&G program brings big savings to small businesses
March 2, 2016
Columbia’s Pecknel Music sees results of energy-efficient lighting upgrade Small businesses are seeing the results of SCE&G’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program to help them better manage energy costs.…
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Paul Hoefer elected shareholder
March 2, 2016Robinson McFadden announced that Paul H. Hoefer has been elected as a shareholder of the Firm. “Paul is an extraordinary individual who exemplifies professionalism and a commitment to excellence in…
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Advertisement of vacancies on the Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee
March 2, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee. Hospitality Tax Advisory Committee: Seeking four (4) restaurant industry applicants for appointment/re-appointment…
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Ameris Bank Mortgage Services welcomes Greg McCoy as new mortgage banker
March 2, 2016
Ameris Bank Mortgage Services announced that Greg McCoy has joined the Ameris Bank team. As a Mortgage Banker, McCoy will be responsible for growing Ameris Bank’s Mortgage Services in the…
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South Carolina’s Industrial Market accelerates through 2015
March 2, 2016
Key Takeaways Domestic and foreign companies continue to invest in South Carolina, benefitting from the state’s pro-business environment and skilled labor force. 2015 was accompanied by further tightening for South…
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Darlington Raceway is looking for its next “Lady in Black”
March 2, 2016
Program is seeking candidates to represent Darlington Raceway throughout the 2016 season The track Too Tough To Tame is now accepting applications for its Lady in Black position. The…
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Longtime Cayce Police Chief announces retirement
March 2, 2016
Chief Charles McNair of the Department of Public Safety in the City of Cayce is retiring after more than 42 years of public service. McNair, a lifelong Cayce resident, started…
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Richland Library reopens third level with new look
March 2, 2016
Richland Library Main is undergoing a transformation. Starting March 1, our staff are unveiling the newly renovated and reconfigured Third Level, featuring our state-of-the-art Business, Careers and Research Center. It’s…
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Richland County issues a notice to proceed to contractor for two transportation penny projects
March 2, 2016
The Richland Penny Program has issued a Notice to Proceed to Armstrong Contractors LLC to begin construction on the Jouster Street Dirt Road Paving Project and the Sidewalk Package S-1…
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Zipit Wireless expands clinical implementation team with Professional Services Director
March 2, 2016
Experienced clinician hired to lead enterprise deployments of secure messaging solution. Zipit Wireless announced the addition of Vicki Dibble as Director of Professional Services. Dibble will oversee implementation and process…
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CalmWater Financial expands to new offices
March 2, 2016CalmWater Financial in Lexington SC has recently moved to expand their office space within the new Patriot Point business complex. Now located at 947 E. Main St., CalmWater has realized…
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SC Education Lottery scholarship stories win big at the 2016 ADDY Awards
March 2, 2016Mad Monkey wins Best in Broadcast and Best in Show With a television campaign showcasing the actual stories of three recipients of SC Education Lottery scholarships, Mad Monkey was awarded…
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SC Arts Commission announces 2016 Verner Award recipients
March 2, 2016
The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2016 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in 1972, the annual…
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CalmWater Financial expands to new offices
March 2, 2016
CalmWater Financial in Lexington SC has recently moved to expand their office space within the new Patriot Point business complex. Now located at 947 E. Main St., CalmWater has realized…
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The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline wins REGAL Award
March 2, 2016
The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline announced that it has won the REGAL award for Best Special Promotion. The award was presented at the 27th Annual REGAL Awards…
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Paul Hoefer elected shareholder
March 2, 2016
Robinson McFadden announced that Paul H. Hoefer has been elected as a shareholder of the Firm. “Paul is an extraordinary individual who exemplifies professionalism and a commitment to excellence in…
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Irish music supergroup, ‘Cherish the Ladies,’ at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
March 2, 2016
All-female ensemble hosts special guests including former lead dancer for ‘Riverdance’ For fans of traditional Irish music, it is big news that Cherish the Ladies, the all-female Celtic music supergroup,…
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SC Education Lottery scholarship stories win big at the 2016 ADDY Awards
March 2, 2016
Mad Monkey wins Best in Broadcast and Best in Show With a television campaign showcasing the actual stories of three recipients of SC Education Lottery scholarships, Mad Monkey was awarded…
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United Way Association of South Carolina names Kelly Callahan Cruise as Interim CEO
March 1, 2016
The United Way Association of South Carolina’s (UWASC) Board of Directors has named Kelly Callahan Cruise as Interim CEO. Current president and chief executive officer Timothy Ervolina announced his retirement…
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ACT to create center to support Workforce Advancement
March 1, 2016
ACT announced plans to create the ACT Center for Workforce Advancement to better support workforce and career readiness at the national level. The center will support large-scale workforce and career…
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This Is My Brave: The Show – shares stories about mental illness
March 1, 2016
The only side of mental illness we see often comes after a heartbreaking loss. This Is My Brave is the other side of the story of mental illness — one…
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Westwood Theatre Department win honor select to represent South Carolina at the National Thespian Festival in Nebraska this June
March 1, 2016
The Westwood Drama Department competed and won the Honor Select to represent South Carolina at the National Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska This June. This honor comes after the students…
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1×1 Design announces Tara Jerdan and Nicholas Burger elected to AIA Columbia Board of Directors
March 1, 2016
1×1 Design announces that Tara Jerdan, AIA, and Nicholas Burger, Associate AIA have been elected to serve on the 2016 Board of Directors for the Greater Columbia section of the…
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S.C. Chamber statement following press conference on Senate Roads inaction
March 1, 2016State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement after leaders of the business community from around the state joined together at the Statehouse to call on senators…
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Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. expands national rollout of energy drinks to include AMAZON.COM
March 1, 2016
Company has already received orders on Amazon.com Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. (OTC Pink: KGKG), a premierlifestyle brand of exclusivity and status, is currently in the process of establishing distribution…
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Honeywell Aaquires Movilizer, leader in simplifying operations for remote connected workers
March 1, 2016
-The Movilizer Cloud Platform Seamlessly Integrates with Honeywell’s Portfolio of Devices, Voice Solutions, Rugged Mobile Computers, and Bar Code Scanners – Software Platform Works on All Mobile Devices, Giving Users…
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#1 Jogging stroller brand unveils 2016 line of strollers and matching infant car seats
March 1, 2016
The 2016 BOB® travel systems offer all-terrain durability and top-rated protection when paired up with the new BOB B-Safe 35 Infant Car Seat by Britax® BOB, the #1 jogging…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Lexington County
March 1, 2016
Company investing more than $30 million in three additional Lexington County solar projects Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects,…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Lexington County
March 1, 2016
Company investing more than $30 million in three additional Lexington County solar projects Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects,…
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OBO reopens Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program
March 1, 2016
The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) has reopened the Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program. The Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program is designed to assist small businesses in…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 7187 Bryhawke Circle
March 1, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease extension of 2,100 sf industrial space located…
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Palmetto Health Hospitals receive Blue Distinction Center Designations in multiple categories
March 1, 2016
Palmetto Health hospitals including Palmetto Health Baptist, Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Tuomey have been designated as Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care by BlueCross® Blue Shield® of South…
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Richland Library reopens third level with new look
March 1, 2016Richland Library Main is undergoing a transformation. Starting March 1, our staff are unveiling the newly renovated and reconfigured Third Level, featuring our state-of-the-art Business, Careers and Research Center. It’s…
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Honoring the best in business in South Carolina while inspiring future leaders
March 1, 2016
On Thursday, March 3rd, Junior Achievement of South Carolina will hold its 32nd annual Hall of Fame – an event created to honor South Carolina’s business leaders who are champions…
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Columbia real estate company acquired by largest brokerage in nation
March 1, 2016
Company Brings Together the No. 1 and No. 2 Residential Real Estate Companies in Columbia, South Carolina MADISON, NJ – NRT LLC, the largest residential real estate brokerage company in…
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HUD awards $157 million in disaster recovery funds in South Carolina
March 1, 2016
Funding to help communities impacted by last year’s severe flooding U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro announced $157 million will be awarded to South Carolina…
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HUD awards $157 million in disaster recovery funds in South Carolina
March 1, 2016
Funding to help communities impacted by last year’s severe flooding U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro announced $157 million will be awarded to South Carolina…
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Diane Salane receives the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award
March 1, 2016
Diane Salane was awarded the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award. This award was established in 2011 to recognize Colliers’ staff for extraordinary commitment and involvement in community, industry and…
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Diane Salane receives the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award
March 1, 2016
Diane Salane was awarded the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award. This award was established in 2011 to recognize Colliers’ staff for extraordinary commitment and involvement in community, industry and…
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6,000 Midlands residents to participate in the 2016 Midlands Heart Walk
March 1, 2016
More than 6,000 Midlands area residents are expected to attend the annual Midlands Heart Walk on Saturday, March 12th at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. Activities kick off…
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What Richland Library means to you
March 1, 2016
Community has opportunity to share their experiences . . On Thursday, March 3, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will shine a spotlight on Richland Library, one of…
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NAI Avant represents prominent commercial real estate firm and lists 100% of NC and SC portfolio
March 1, 2016
NAI Avant’s Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM will represent Malon D. Mimms Company, a privately- owned commercial real estate firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, in exclusively listing all…
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South Carolina Autism Society hosts Strides for Autism 2016 in the Midlands on Saturday, April 30
March 1, 2016
Register today and form a Strides Team The South Carolina Autism Society announces its annual signature fundraising and awareness walk, Strides for Autism 2016. The event will take placeSaturday, April 30…
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Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet joins with Grammy Award-winning composer
March 1, 2016Inspiring performances, luminous sound and exceptional musicianship are hallmarks of USC’s Chamber Music Residency “The joy the Parker Quartet brings to the music-making process is infectious, and their residency…
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Candidates set off to raise funds in 10 weeks
March 1, 2016
Inaugural Midlands 2016 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign launches March 3rd The South Carolina Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced that 4 candidates …
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Colonial Life contributes $2.4 million to community organizations
March 1, 2016
Company and employees combine efforts to benefit region’s nonprofits Colonial Life and its employees teamed up to contribute more than $2.4 million across the region last year. The multi-million-dollar…
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