Record-setting activity brings new retailers and restaurants to Columbia
January 27, 2016
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2015 Columbia, SC | RETAIL Key Takeaways Columbia, South Carolina’s retail market continued to improve and grow through 2015 as retailers and developers invested in the…
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Richland Penny Program presents Annual Report
January 27, 2016
The Richland Penny Program presents its 2015 Annual Report for the Richland County Transportation Sales Tax Program. This is the first year of operations of the transportation penny under the…
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Seth Zeigler named new Police Chief for Town of Chapin
January 27, 2016The Town of Chapin has hired Seth Zeigler to lead its Police Department, beginning February 8, 2016. Zeigler, a Chapin native, most recently served as Captain of the Patrol Division…
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NARENCO establishing solar power operations in Allendale County
January 27, 2016
Company on pace to invest more than $85 million in solar power facility National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO), a leading renewable energy independent power producer focused on development, engineering,…
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Habitat honors volunteers who went above and beyond in 2015
January 27, 2016
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has built over 330 homes, transforming the lives of families with low income. At its annual volunteer appreciation breakfast on Tuesday, Habitat Greenville honored…
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Chapin We Care names Alecia Klauk as new executive director
January 27, 2016
CHAPIN, SC – The Board of Directors for Chapin We Care Center has named Alecia Klauk of Chapin as its new executive director for the organization. She will begin her new…
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Blueprint for a better South Carolina
January 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The 2016 Legislative agenda of the S.C. African-American Chamber of Commerce 1. Infrastructure. Find ways to pay for needed improvements to our roads and bridges – even if…
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More than 10,000 South Carolinians find work in December, unemployment rate remains at 5.5 percent
January 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The December unemployment rate remained unchanged from November at 5.5 percent. However, the number of people working in South Carolina grew by 10,111 people, pushing South Carolina’s…
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John Bankson to lead Business Advisory Services for Wells Fargo Private Bank
January 27, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – Wells Fargo Private Bank announced John Bankson has been named head of its Business Advisory Services group. This unit works with business owners and their advisors to develop a…
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Wells Fargo names Jack Marchette Pee Dee Market President and Business Banking Manager
January 27, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named Jack Marchette Pee Dee Market President and Business Banking Manager. Based in Florence, he is responsible for leading the Florence…
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Richland Penny releases invitation for bids for two resurfacing contracts
January 27, 2016
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The Richland Penny Program is currently advertising two resurfacing contracts for bid on County-owned roads. Bidders can go to the program’s website, under the Doing Business tab, and…
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Mayor MacDougall to present “State of Town” address on Monday, February 1, 2016
January 27, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – Mayor Steve MacDougall will present the “State of Town” Address at the February 1, 2016 Council Meeting starting at 6:30pm in Council Chambers (111 Maiden Lane). The…
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Campsites at Congaree National Park now available through online reservation system
January 27, 2016
HOPKINS, SC – Developed campsites at Congaree National Park can now be reserved through an online registration system. Reservations for campsites at Longleaf and Bluff campgrounds can be made online through…
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S.C. Sierra Club to host National Sierra Club President and recognize state lawmakers, others at 2016 Annual Awards Banquet
January 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – On Saturday evening, January 30th, the South Carolina Sierra Club will host its 7th Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction in the rear gala room at Michael’s Cafe’ and…
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Town of Lexington goes “Live” with Adaptive Signalization System
January 27, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – In December 2015, the Town of Lexington officially transitioned to our new Adaptive Signalization System through video detection on FIVE signals in the downtown area. This month…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina releases its Grant Awards totals for 2015 in the areas of Health, Education and Social Services
January 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has released its Grant Awards totals for 2015 in the areas of Health, Education and Social Services. Since 1996, the…
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Walmart Neighborhood Market brings new jobs and fresh groceries to Columbia
January 27, 2016
New store offers convenient in-store and digital shopping at Walmart prices; Opens Jan. 27, 2016 COLUMBIA, SC – The new Walmart Neighborhood Market in Columbia will open to the community…
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Seth Zeigler named new Police Chief for Town of Chapin
January 27, 2016
The Town of Chapin has hired Seth Zeigler to lead its Police Department, beginning February 8, 2016. Zeigler, a Chapin native, most recently served as Captain of the Patrol Division…
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Columbia retailer, Brittons, raises $13,500 for United Way flood recovery efforts
January 26, 2016
This week United Way of the Midlands received a $13,500 donation for its flood recovery efforts from Brittons, a Columbia retailer for more than 60 years. Following the October 2015…
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North Hills Community Church selects Good City Architects to design renovations
January 26, 2016
Good City Architects, an architecture and interior design firm based in Greenville, S.C., was recently selected to design new offices and renovations for North Hills Community Church in Taylors. Good…
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Local celebrities pair with professional dancers to raise money for The ARK
January 26, 2016Educators, a police officer and medical professionals are just some of the people who will trade in their day jobs for dancing shoes at the sixth annual Dancing with The…
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Avison Young retail lease – Summerville Market Place
January 26, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitre R. Stephens represented Persimmon Café, LLC in the leasing of 1,646 SF retail space located at Summerville Market Place…
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Trey Boiter joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
January 26, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Trey Boiter as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Trey will focus on new home sales as part of Coldwell Banker Caine’s partnership…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area
January 26, 2016
Phillips & Phillips renewed its lease of 60,000 square feet of industrial space at 1335 Hayne St. in Spartanburg, SC. Brian J. Young, CCIM, SIOR and Kacie Jackson handled the…
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Tri-County first in state to offer community paramedic training
January 26, 2016
The first Community Paramedic Training program in the state will be offered by Tri-County Technical College beginning February 9 at the College’s Easley Campus. The course will be held on…
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Richardson Plowden’s Charleston Office Relocates to 171 Church Street
January 26, 2016
Law firm’s expansion influences move from Calhoun Street to Church Street Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced its Charleston office has relocated to 171 Church Street in downtown Charleston. The new…
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Colite and NanoLumens announce strategic partnership
January 26, 2016Colite and NanoLumens announce their partnership to create innovative and exciting signage for customers. As world leader in full-service sign manufacturing, Colite is constantly working to provide the greatest final…
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ONE Campaign Launches ONE Vote ’16 Effort in South Carolina; Presidential Candidates Encouraged to Help End Extreme Poverty
January 26, 2016
With foreign policy playing a bigger and bigger role in the 2016 election, ONE — the international policy and advocacy organization co-founded by U2 lead singer, Bono — has launched…
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Ashley Cuttino to lead Ogletree Deakins Women’s Initiative
January 26, 2016
GREENVILLE – Ashley Cuttino, a shareholder in the Greenville office of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), has been selected to lead the Ogletree Deakins Women’s Initiative…
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Habitat’s Abigail Springs neighborhood built on business, community support
January 26, 2016
TAYLORS, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has completed construction on Abigail Springs, Greenville County’s first mixed-income development with a 100% focus on home ownership for residents of all income…
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DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement
January 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – December 2015 Employment Statement: “While the state’s unemployment rate remained steady at 5.5 percent, it is exciting to see that more than 10,000 people found work in…
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Litigating Environmental Whistleblower Claims Under OSHA Procedures
January 26, 2016Charleston – On January 22, 2016, David Dubberly of Nexsen Pruet spoke at the SC Bar’s annual convention on “Litigating Environmental Whistleblower Claims Under OSHA Procedures.” Dubberly is Nexsen Pruet’s…
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Todd & Moore fights breast cancer, giving more than $1,000 to Walk for Life
January 26, 2016Todd & Moore donated more than $1,000 to Palmetto Health Foundation last week to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands. The amount was 5 percent of sales during Todd…
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$100,000 in scholarships for veterans at MTC Resource Fair
January 26, 2016
What: MTC Veterans Information and Resource Fair Who: Open to all veterans, active duty service members When: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, 6-8 p.m. Where: …
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Benedict College announces its 2016 Black History Month Events
January 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Benedict College will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events and activities highlighting and honoring the role and impact of African Americans throughout this country’s history. A…
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Carolina Day at the Statehouse set for Feb. 3
January 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – A stronger University of South Carolina system means a stronger South Carolina. That’s the message alumni, students and supporters from the university’s eight campuses will take to…
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Lamar Advertising Company prices private offering of Senior Notes
January 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Lamar Advertising Company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lamar Media Corp., has agreed to sell $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 5 3/4% Senior Notes due…
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Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, appointed to Board of SC Thrive
January 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Lawrence Flynn, an attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has been appointed to the board of SC Thrive. SC…
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Colite and NanoLumens announce strategic partnership
January 26, 2016
Colite and NanoLumens announce their partnership to create innovative and exciting signage for customers. As world leader in full-service sign manufacturing, Colite is constantly working to provide the greatest final…
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Litigating Environmental Whistleblower Claims Under OSHA Procedures
January 26, 2016
Charleston – On January 22, 2016, David Dubberly of Nexsen Pruet spoke at the SC Bar’s annual convention on “Litigating Environmental Whistleblower Claims Under OSHA Procedures.” Dubberly is Nexsen Pruet’s…
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Todd & Moore fights breast cancer, giving more than $1,000 to Walk for Life
January 26, 2016
Todd & Moore donated more than $1,000 to Palmetto Health Foundation last week to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands. The amount was 5 percent of sales during Todd…
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3i Products Establishing Lancaster County Operations
January 25, 2016
Company Investing $3 Million To Create 100 New Jobs 3i Products, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of indoor and outdoor cushions and pillows, is establishing…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 498 Wando Park
January 25, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM represented the landlord, First Point Properties, LLC, in the lease extension of a 1,550 SF office space…
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Diamonds Direct opens in Mt. Pleasant
January 25, 2016
Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., is now open in its new location in Mt. Pleasant. This is the company’s seventh store opening and its first…
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Charleston Office/Multifamily Project Sold
January 25, 2016Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces the sale of 313 East Bay in Charleston, South Carolina. Bowna LLC purchased the 5,710 sq.ft. office/multifamily property from J.P. Deluca for $1,400,000 as…
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Applications for District Five magnet, choice programs now available
January 25, 2016
Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its magnet and other choice programs. The window for submitting a choice application opened on Monday, Jan. 25 at 8 a.m.…
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Midlands Technical College receives highest possible recognition in Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting
January 25, 2016
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded Midlands Technical College the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) for fiscal year 2013-2014. The Certificate is the highest…
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Richland County Council recognizing Unsung Heroines
January 25, 2016
Richland County Councilwomen Joyce Dickerson and Julie-Ann Dixon are seeking nominations for the 2016 Richland County Distinguished Community Leadership Award (RCDCL). Seven RCDCL awards will be presented to honor the…
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Terminix Service, Inc. earns esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award
January 25, 2016Terminix Service, Inc., a pest management company with nearly 70 years of service in South Carolina, western North Carolina and the CSRA area of eastern Georgia, has earned the service…
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Volvo Car Open signs new premier sponsor
January 25, 2016
Lisette L Montréal and Lisette L Sport, a Canadian-based apparel company, to sponsor the 2016 Volvo Car Open The Volvo Car Open has partnered with a new premier sponsor…
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