Unum announces agreement to acquire Louisiana-based Starmount Life Insurance Company
April 4, 2016
Dental and vision benefits to boost company’s growth plans Unum announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire H&J Capital, LLC, parent of Starmount Life Insurance Company…
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Spirit Communications proves the whole is greater than the sum of its parts
April 4, 2016
It’s often said you can accomplish more as a team than you can individually. And indeed, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” especially when it comes…
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Lexington One students win state HOSA awards
April 4, 2016Lexington County School District One congratulates 85 students from five Lexington One schools who won awards at the competition conducted as part of the South Carolina Health Occupations Students of…
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Fisher & Phillips bolsters Columbia office with new attorney
April 4, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Fisher & Phillips LLP announced the addition of attorney Sheila M. Bias to its Columbia office. She joined the firm on March 24. Bias represents employers in…
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eighth blackbird to Kick Off Indie Grits 2016
April 4, 2016
Indie Grits, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival for DIY media-makers, will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia, SC. In partnership with Southern…
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EdVenture presents Ladies’ Night Out benefiting Yes, Every Child
April 4, 2016
Signature FUN-draiser and Premiere Fashion Event to Showcase Columbia’s Finest Fashions EdVenture Children’s Museum presents Ladies’ Night Out, an exciting night of fashion, food, music and shopping on Thursday, May…
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NAI Avant announces statewide Top Producers and President’s Award Recipient for 2015
April 4, 2016
NAI Avant recently held its 2015 Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding achievements of its top brokerage producers in the Columbia and Charleston markets. Tom Milliken was awarded Top Sales…
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Callison Tighe’s Pavlicek earns CIPP/US designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals
April 4, 2016
Callison Tighe attorney Jax Pavlicek has earned the CIPP/US designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Pavlicek earned the CIPP/US designation upon passing a comprehensive examination covering privacy and…
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Habitat partners with faith community to build home for special needs family
April 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity raised the walls on their first handicap-accessible home in Greenville, further expanding their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to the community.…
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Catawba potter and bluegrass advocate to receive Folk Heritage Awards
April 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission and McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina announce the 2016 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award recipients: Bill Harris, for…
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Coldwell Banker Caine opens Pelham Road real estate gallery
April 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine hosted its Grand Opening celebrations for its newest real estate gallery on Pelham Road. The ribbon cutting ceremony was officiated by Coldwell Banker Caine…
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Terry Childress recognized with WEASC Awards
April 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Mr. Terry Childress, Line Maintenance Supervisor for Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), was recognized at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) with the Water Environment Association of South…
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South Carolina Angel Network announces two new investments
April 1, 2016
The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announces investments in two new companies, Crowdr.tv and Target PharmaSolutions, Inc. Crowdr.tv is a Charleston-based crowdfunding platform that is the first of its kind to…
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South Carolina Angel Network announces two new investments
April 1, 2016
The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) announces investments in two new companies, Crowdr.tv and Target PharmaSolutions, Inc. Crowdr.tv is a Charleston-based crowdfunding platform that is the first of its kind to…
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FATZ Cafe completes major renovation in Lexington
April 1, 2016
Individuals who visit the Lexington FATZ Cafe will be the first to experience the restaurant’s reenergized layout and offering. Guests can expect to enjoy the quality Southern-inspired food that FATZ…
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Five After Five returns for its 18th season
April 1, 2016
The Five Points Association is excited to announce the return of the Five After Five spring concert series. The 2016 season brings both classic elements of the series, as well…
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Ozone season begins April 1 – DHEC to provide daily ozone forecast
April 1, 2016Ozone season begins April 1 and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has begun issuing daily forecasts for ground-level ozone, the agency announced today. High concentrations of ozone…
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City of Columbia to host National Youth Violence Prevention Week activities
April 1, 2016
In recognition of National Youth Violence Prevention Week, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host a series of youth violence…
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Construction firms add 37,000 jobs in March and over 300,000 for the past year as spending increases in February from a year ago in all major categories
April 1, 2016
Construction jobs growing at twice the rate of total nonfarm jobs as sector’s unemployment rate hits 10-year March low; several spending segments jump 20 percent for the year despite dip…
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Richland County Month in Review: March
April 1, 2016
The following are highlights from Richland County Government in March: Richland County established a new contact for flood-related issues. A monitored email account, [email protected], was set up for residents to…
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Jimmie Williamson named President of N.C. Community Colleges
April 1, 2016
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges voted unanimously to hire James “Jimmie” C. Williamson as the eighth system president for North Carolina Community Colleges. Williamson, the current president…
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Jimmie Williamson named President of N.C. Community Colleges
April 1, 2016
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges voted unanimously to hire James “Jimmie” C. Williamson as the eighth system president for North Carolina Community Colleges. Williamson, the current president…
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Midlands Mediation Center announces new Executive Director
April 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Midlands Mediation Center, a non-profit conflict resolution organization serving central South Carolina since 1998, announces the selection of Diane Frea as its new executive director, effective…
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SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy CEO Steps Down
April 1, 2016
SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Begins New Executive Search COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Forrest…
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Artist Caroline Rust ’97 wins top honors at Pittsburgh Exhibition
March 31, 2016
Caroline Rust ’97 has won Best of Show for her painting “Billie Holiday Wears a Veil Gifted by John Rawls,” part of a juried exhibition titled “In-VISIBLE” at Point Park…
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Free Wi-Fi for Moncks Corner Ballpark
March 31, 2016
On April 2, local officials, business leaders, and families will gather at the Town of Moncks Corner Recreation Complex for the Little League Opening Day ceremonies and a special announcement…
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CreateAthon@USC seeking nonprofits in need of marketing, communications
March 31, 2016The University of South Carolina is soliciting applications from area nonprofits for the fourth annual CreateAthon@USC, scheduled for Oct. 21-22 at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Selected nonprofits…
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City of Columbia’s #LoveColumbia photo challenge returns for spring 2016
March 31, 2016
The City of Columbia’s photo challenge, #LoveColumbia, will begin accepting submissions on Friday, April 1, 2016. #LoveColumbia Photo Challenge encourages residents to submit photos expressing what they love about the…
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Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group launches April 1
March 31, 2016
New organization is the Midlands region’s largest multispecialty medical group On April 1, the Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group will launch. Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group is a not-for-profit company that will…
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GHS Cancer Institute holding free oral cancer screenings
March 31, 2016
Greenville Health System physicians will offer free oral cancer screenings on Friday, April 8, from 1-5 p.m. These screenings are being held in observance of Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer…
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SterAssure establishing Upstate facility
March 31, 2016
Company Investing More Than $2.2 Million In Greenville County Operations SterAssure Processing (SterAssure), a company that specializes in medical waste collection, is establishing its corporate operations in Greenville County. The…
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SterAssure establishing Upstate facility
March 31, 2016
Company Investing More Than $2.2 Million In Greenville County Operations SterAssure Processing (SterAssure), a company that specializes in medical waste collection, is establishing its corporate operations in Greenville County. The…
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Dollar General relocates to new store in Columbia, SC
March 30, 2016
Dollar General continues to make shopping easier and more convenient for customers in Columbia with the grand opening its new store at 2101 Two Notch Road on Saturday, April 2…
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SBA Teams with tech heavyweights to help American Small Businesses go digital
March 30, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was joined today by a group of leading technology companies to announce the formation of the Small Business Technology Coalition, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership…
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SBA Teams with tech heavyweights to help American Small Businesses go digital
March 30, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was joined today by a group of leading technology companies to announce the formation of the Small Business Technology Coalition, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership…
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$760,000 in flood recovery grants awarded by One SC Fund
March 30, 201618 nonprofit flood relief and recovery programs are funded through Phase II grants COLUMBIA, SC – The One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that helps South Carolinians who are recovering from…
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SC business leader to direct CIU Business Program
March 30, 2016
A Lexington businessman and attorney has been named the new director of the Business & Organizational Leadership program at Columbia International University. Dr. Scott R. Adams has nearly three decades…
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Autism Academy of South Carolina to hold Autism Awareness Month events in April 2016
March 30, 2016Leadership Columbia Class of 2016 to assist with month-long campaign COLUMBIA, SC – The Autism Academy of South Carolina (AASC) will hold several events – from dyeing Columbia’s iconic…
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Communities in schools of the Midlands announces Oyster Roast Fundraiser
March 30, 2016
Communities In Schools of the Midlands announces the 2016 annual Oyster Roast and Silent Auction fundraiser to be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Columbia Museum of Art…
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Rosen Hagood attorney receives the Jean Galloway Bissell Award
March 30, 2016Rosen Hagood partner, Alice Paylor, received the Jean Galloway Bissell Award from the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) at a reception held on March 17, 2016, in Columbia, South…
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Rosen Hagood attorney, Elizabeth Palmer, receives 2016 Leadership in the Law Award
March 30, 2016Rosen Hagood partner, Elizabeth “Beth” Palmer, was among the attorneys recognized as a Leader in the Law by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The award was presented at a dinner on…
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CBRE’s Jessica Rhoton promoted promoted to Assistant Real Estate Manager
March 30, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – CBRE announced that Jessica Rhoton has been promoted to Assistant Real Estate Manager within the Asset Services division. She serves at the Landmark building in downtown Greenville…
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Gabriel Builders honored at 2015 Southern Home and Garden Bridge Awards
March 30, 2016
Custom Home Builder earns three Greenville Home Builders Association awards GREENVILLE, SC – On Thursday, March 17, Gabriel Builders was honored in three categories during the 2015 Southern Home and…
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Greenville business leader announces for State House District 22
March 30, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Jason Elliott, a former District Director for Jim DeMint, announced his candidacy for the South Carolina House of Representatives this morning. Outlining a plan that would focus…
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UofSC Dance hosts showcase of choreography by students and alumni at the Koger
March 30, 2016
The UofSC Dance Program will present Benchmark of Choreography, an evening of original student and alumni dance works, April 14, 2016 at the Koger Center for the Arts. Show time…
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Minority-owned Company leads successful renovation of Vista restaurant
March 30, 2016
CARBRA Construction and Design, Inc., a minority- and woman-owned general contracting company, recently completed the successful renovation of new Vista establishment, City Bar and Fondue. In addition to CARBRA, three…
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Historic Parker Annex building at BullStreet preserved by Diversified Development
March 30, 2016The historic Parker Annex building, located on the BullStreet property in downtown Columbia, S.C., is now under renovation by the team at Diversified Development, the commercial real estate brokerage and…
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Big Distribution launches as a full service global partner for independent labels and artists
March 30, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Big Distribution has launched as the new premier global partner for independent labels and artists. Big Distribution is a division of Big Entertainment but the two companies operate on…
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City of Columbia notice of public hearing
March 30, 2016
Adoption of Ordinance No.: 2015-099 Public notice is hereby given that the Columbia City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 2016 at 6:00 P.M.…
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City announces Know Your City Campaign
March 30, 2016
On March 29, 2016, the City of Columbia Public and Media Relations Department announced the new public education campaign, Know Your City. This campaign is geared towards effectively educating citizens…
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