Candice Lively announces candidacy for Solicitor
April 4, 2016
Lexington County attorney Candice Lively formally announced her candidacy for 11th Circuit Solicitor this week, saying a “fresh face” is needed to implement critical improvements in the Solicitor’s Office. .…
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Fireflies seek national anthem performers for 2016 season
April 4, 2016
The inaugural 2016 Columbia Fireflies season is fast approaching and the team is looking for singers, musical artists or instrumentalists to perform the national anthem prior to each home game.…
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Arik Bjorn announces candidacy for 2nd Congressional District of South Carolina
April 4, 2016
At the Lexington County Democratic Party Executive Committee meeting, Arik Bjorn publicly announced his candidacy for South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional seat. Bjorn described his campaign vision: “We are Government. When ‘We…
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Study shows how far money goes in Richland County
April 4, 2016
Balancing a budget can be tough: you have to know how far each dollar can be stretched. However, that may be easier in some places than others. A new study…
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Five Points Foundation donates $54,500 to local non-profits and charities
April 4, 2016
On Monday, April 4, 2016, the Five Points Foundation awarded $54,500 to over 30 charities and non-profit organizations in the Midlands from revenue generated from the 34th Annual St. Pat’s…
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Darlington Raceway names Amanda Bishop as its next “Lady in Black”
April 4, 2016
Darlington Raceway announced today South Carolina native Amanda Bishop has been selected as the Lady in Black for 2016. As the Lady in Black, Bishop will serve as a key…
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District accepting nominations for Richland One Hall of Fame
April 4, 2016
Richland One is accepting nominations for its 2016 Hall of Fame induction class. Persons, living or deceased, who have made significant contributions to the school district, their communities, their professions…
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EdVenture presents Ladies’ Night Out benefiting Yes, Every Child
April 4, 2016Signature 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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Allen University and Phoenix One Enterprise Inc., Reading for Excellence Centers
April 4, 2016
Allen University, has partnered with Dr. Frankie T. Jones, Sr., President and CEO of Phoenix One Enterprise Inc., and Rooms To Go to create Reading for Excellence Centers campus wide.…
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Darlington Raceway names Amanda Bishop as its next “Lady in Black”
April 4, 2016
Bishop, a Greer, SC native, will represent the famed track in 2016 Darlington Raceway announced South Carolina native Amanda Bishop has been selected as the Lady in Black for…
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Schaeffler continues expansion in York County
April 4, 2016
Manufacturer of precision products investing $36.5 million, creating 105 jobs . . Schaeffler Group USA Inc., a company that has thrived in South Carolina, continues to expand its operations in…
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NAI Avant announces statewide Top Producers and President’s Award Recipient for 2015
April 4, 2016NAI 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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UofSC Moore School announces 2016 distinguished award winners
April 4, 2016The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business will honor the 2016 Distinguished Award Winners at its 32nd annual Business Leadership Dinner and Awards Ceremony on April 19.…
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eighth blackbird to Kick Off Indie Grits 2016
April 4, 2016Indie 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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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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