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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Building permit fees waived for flood-related repairs
March 30, 2016
Richland County is waiving building permit fees and business license fees for individuals and volunteer organizations working to repair structures damaged by the October flood. Building permits and business licenses…
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South Carolina Philharmonic gives Midlands youth a behind-the-scens view
March 30, 2016Thanks to the South Carolina Philharmonic and the Salvation Army, a dozen young people had an eye-opening, mind-expanding experience at the Koger Center on Saturday, March 12. They attended a…
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One pet food manufacturer demands USA chickens, protecting jobs and food safety
March 30, 2016
According to the National Chicken Council, Americans each eat an average of nearly 92 pounds of chicken per year. That’s a number that has steadily increased over the years, as…
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Columbia College and South University announce pre-pharmacy collaboration
March 30, 2016
Columbia College President Elizabeth Dinndorf and South University School of Pharmacy President David Shoop signed a memorandum of understanding creating a “preferred consideration” opportunity for students in the College’s pre-pharmacy…
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Over 200 teachers to be recognized at annual Education Rocks!
March 30, 2016
The Columbia Chamber and MEBA to honor Teachers of the Year for 11 South Carolina districts On April 7, 2016 the Columbia Chamber, in partnership with the Midlands Education…
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Over 200 teachers to be recognized at annual Education Rocks!
March 30, 2016
The Columbia Chamber and MEBA to honor Teachers of the Year for 11 South Carolina districts On April 7, 2016 the Columbia Chamber, in partnership with the Midlands Education…
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FinTrust releases white paper on new Department of Labor Fiduciary Standards
March 30, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a white paper on the new Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Standards. The new standards impact all retirement accounts held by investors and address conflicts…
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FinTrust releases white paper on new Department of Labor Fiduciary Standards
March 30, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a white paper on the new Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Standards. The new standards impact all retirement accounts held by investors and address conflicts…
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Alzheimer’s Association report shows care contributors sacrifice own food and medical care to support person with Alzheimer’s disease
March 30, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The personal financial support required by a person with Alzheimer’s disease may ultimately deprive care contributors of basic necessities, such as food, transportation and medical care, according…
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Aiken artist Al Beyer to open Landscape Exhibition in the Bassett Gallery
March 30, 2016CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) announced a new exhibition opening on Thursday, April 7 in the Basset Gallery in conjunction with Springer Theatricals touring production…
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The Fine Arts Center to present A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline A Springer Theatrical Touring Production
March 30, 2016CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present Springer Theatrical’s professional touring musical sensation, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April…
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Autism Academy of South Carolina to hold Autism Awareness Month events in April 2016
March 30, 2016
Leadership 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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Alzheimer’s Association report shows care contributors sacrifice own food and medical care to support person with Alzheimer’s disease
March 30, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The personal financial support required by a person with Alzheimer’s disease may ultimately deprive care contributors of basic necessities, such as food, transportation and medical care, according…
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Callison Tighe’s McDaniel elected to SC Bar House of Delegates
March 30, 2016
Kathleen McDaniel, a member of Callison Tighe and Robinson, has been elected to the South Carolina Bar House of Delegates. As a member of the House of Delegates, McDaniel will…
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Historic Parker Annex building at BullStreet preserved by Diversified Development
March 30, 2016
The 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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The Fine Arts Center to present A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline A Springer Theatrical Touring Production
March 30, 2016
CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present Springer Theatrical’s professional touring musical sensation, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April…
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South Carolina Philharmonic gives Midlands youth a behind-the-scens view
March 30, 2016
Thanks to the South Carolina Philharmonic and the Salvation Army, a dozen young people had an eye-opening, mind-expanding experience at the Koger Center on Saturday, March 12. They attended a…
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EdVenture Children’s Museum to shine bright blue lights on building to raise autism awareness
March 30, 2016
The Museum Shows Support for Autism Speaks’ ‘Light it Up Blue’ Campaign EdVenture Children’s Museum has partnered with Autism Speaks to celebrate World Autism Day and help raise global awareness…
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Aiken artist Al Beyer to open Landscape Exhibition in the Bassett Gallery
March 30, 2016
CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) announced a new exhibition opening on Thursday, April 7 in the Basset Gallery in conjunction with Springer Theatricals touring production…
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Wofford among Forbes’ ‘best value colleges’
March 29, 2016
Wofford College is among Forbes magazine’s 300 “Best Value Colleges 2016” in an article published today (Tuesday, March 29, 2016). Wofford, ranked 134th, is the third-highest of the six South…
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Five outstanding PGA Tour Pros have been added to the RBC Heritage field
March 29, 2016
Luke Donald, Brian Gay, Jamie Lovemark, Sean O’Hair and Ian Poulter have all committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is…
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Blackbaud releases significant updates to Employee Giving and Volunteering Cloud Solution
March 29, 2016Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community, today announced significant user experience and mobile capability updates to AngelPoints™, its integrated cloud…
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Senator Scott nominates 50 South Carolina Students to U.S. Military Service Academies
March 29, 2016
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced the nominations of 50 South Carolina students to the United States Military Service Academies for the class of 2020, including the U.S. Naval…
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Senator Scott nominates 50 South Carolina Students to U.S. Military Service Academies
March 29, 2016
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced the nominations of 50 South Carolina students to the United States Military Service Academies for the class of 2020, including the U.S. Naval…
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City of Columbia accepting submissions for Youth Violence Prevention Expo
March 29, 2016
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is accepting submissions for the Youth Violence Prevention Expo, which will be held during National Youth Violence Prevention Week in April. The…
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Ryan Welch represented the tenant in the lease of 3,000 SF of industrial space in North Charleston
March 29, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the tenant, RYA Corporation in the lease of 3,000 SF of industrial space located at 7320 Industry Drive in North Charleston, SC. The…
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Charleston Area SBDC is named National SBDC of the year
March 29, 2016
The Small Business Administration has named the Charleston Area Small Business Development Center the 2016 National SBDC Center of Excellence and Innovation as announced by SBA administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet. The…
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ProSource Plumbing Supply expands showroom staff with Clay Lovely and Nikki Allen
March 29, 2016
ProSource Plumbing Supply – a Greenville-based wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing fixtures, hardware and supplies – recently announced the addition of Clay Lovely and Nikki Allen to its…
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Local technology player Softdocs plans for aggressive growth in 2016
March 29, 2016
Education-focused enterprise Content Management and Process Automation Solutions Provider expanding with new headquarters and new 2016 hires After another year of significant growth serving the education marketplace, Softdocs, an enterprise…
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WG Plastics Technology Corporation establishing Abbeville County operations
March 29, 2016
Company investing $2.7 million in project . . WG Plastics Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of plastics and injection molded assemblies, is establishing operations in South Carolina with a new facility…
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EdVenture receives $75,000 from Colonial Life to support youth development
March 29, 2016
Donation will support BeABoss Youth Summit, Future Leaders, Museum Apprentice and BioInvesitgators Programs EdVenture Children’s Museum announces that Colonial Life will serve as the presenting sponsor of the BeABoss…
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Local manufacturer CEO elected to Precision Metalforming Association Board chariman
March 29, 2016
Dayton Rogers’ owner and president Ron Lowry elected Precision Metalforming Association Board Chairman Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) recently announced that Ron Lowry, owner and president of Dayton Rogers Manufacturing Company,…
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GNMO II deploys $10 million in new markets tax credits for Spartanburg, S.C. project
March 29, 2016
Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has deployed $10 million of New Markets…
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Aspen Dental Practice opening in North Myrtle Beach makes access to care easier in South Carolina
March 29, 2016
Dr. Raymond Merkler, DMD, and team to offer full service dental care and personalized treatment plans Appointments are now available at the new Aspen Dental practice that is scheduled to…
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O’Neal supports STEAM efforts by participating in iMAGINE Upstate
March 29, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, will feature an experimental engagement at iMAGINE Upstate on Saturday, April 2 to show students how technology is…
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The Heirloom Companies wins four top job awards
March 29, 2016
Designs recognized by National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association GREENVILLE, SC – The Heirloom Companies recently won four awards for its exceptional designs during National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association…
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