Columbia’s smallest art sale returns
February 3, 2016
The third annual Postcard Art Sale benefitting Artists for Africa will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 6:00pm. Postcard art is original, postcard…
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DEW, DSS partner on employment and training program
February 3, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley announced a partnership between the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) that will transfer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
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Out of State Drivers Pay 30 Percent
February 3, 2016
By Bill Ross, Executive Director of the South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads This past week the Senate Finance Committee met to discuss the status of a bill to…
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South Carolina business recruitment tops $4.2 billion in 2015
February 3, 2016South Carolina posted another solid business recruitment year in 2015, with capital investment recruited to the state topping $4 billion. From January to December 2015, the state won 150 economic…
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Columbia electrical engineering firm’s reputation grows
February 3, 2016
GWA, Inc. was presented an Engineering Excellence Award at the ACEC-SC annual Engineering Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Columbia Museum of Art on February 2 for the Devro Manufacturing…
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Columbia industrial market sees highest growth of the year rounding out 2015
February 3, 2016
The Columbia industrial market continues to strengthen, closing out 2015 with declining vacancy, climbing rental rates, and the largest quarterly net absorption of the year. From the third to fourth…
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Strategic Development Group helps Nutramax Laboratories expand Lancaster County operations
February 3, 2016
Strategic Development Group helps Nutramax Laboratories expand Lancaster County operations Company investing additional $15 million and creating 125 new jobs Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site…
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Magnolia Gardens poetry contest deadline March 31
February 2, 2016
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will award prizes totaling more than $2,000 to poets ̶ young and old ̶ who best capture Magnolia as an idyllic “garden of romance.” Magnolia, America’s…
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Tickets on sale for fifth annual Charleston Beer Garden benefiting Lowcountry AIDS Services
February 2, 2016
Beer lovers will gather at The Grove at Patriots Point to celebrate and salute the suds during the fifth annual Charleston Beer Garden. Tickets go on sale this Sunday, Feb.…
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Susanne Watts Liggett receives 2015 Coker College Outstanding Young Alumni Award
February 2, 2016
The Coker College Alumni Association has announced that Susanne Watts Liggett ’02 is the recipient of the 2015 Outstanding Young Alumni Award. This prestigious award is presented annually to a…
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New teaching site for the Upstate’s only wilderness skills school
February 2, 2016
Entering its fourth year, primitive survival training instills confidence in living in the wild PICKENS COUNTY, SC – EarthSkills, LLC, a wilderness self-reliance school, recently opened its new teaching…
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Retired pilot inspires aircraft maintenance students as he donates aircraft
February 2, 2016
Captain William Wilkerson and his wife, Tisa, have donated a 1952 Cessna 195 aircraft to the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program at Greenville Technical College (GTC). The plane will be used…
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Riley Institutes Diversity leaders initiative selects 21st Class of Fellows
February 2, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – The Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) has selected its 21st Class of Fellows. The 45 incoming class members will join more than 1,500 Riley Fellows from…
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The Charleston Museum presents its second archive image exhibit
February 2, 2016
The Charleston Museum presents its second offering in its new Lowcountry Image Gallery, providing a glimpse into the past of the area’s surrounding islands . . CHARLESTON, SC – Beaches and Boardwalks:…
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“Just Say Know” to Heart Disease with Lexington Medical Center: Hospital Lights Up in RED for Heart Month
February 2, 2016
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center encourages community members to “Just Say Know” to heart disease during the month of February, which is American Heart Month. One out of every…
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Governor Nikki Haley to be honored at City Year Columbia 2016 Ripples of Hope Gala
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an education-focused nonprofit whose teams of diverse young adults commit to a year of full-time service in schools, will honor Governor Nikki Haley at its…
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More than 400 South Carolina families helped through Realtor® flood program
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – In October of 2015 South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) in partnership with the National Association of REALTORS®, began offering assistance to South Carolina’s flood victims through the REALTORS® Relief…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina promotes Stephanie Kripa Cooper-Lewter
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Kripa Cooper-Lewter, Ph.D., M.S.W., has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Initiatives and Public Policy for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina.…
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District Five begins 5-year-old kindergarten registration for next school year, offers online registration
February 2, 2016
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has begun enrolling five-year-old students for kindergarten. Registration will take place during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, excluding school holidays. District Five…
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ArtFields® portrait contest calls for artists
February 2, 2016
Winning artist to receive $1,000, educators to serve as portrait models LAKE CITY, SC – ArtFields, the South’s most engaging art competition and festival, is seeking artists for its fourth annual…
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NEW Study: South Carolina Medicaid Dental Program could save $44 million annually through adoption of Kool Smiles practice model
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Benevis Foundation today announced the release of a study by Dobson DaVanzo & Associates examining Medicaid dental utilization trends and expenditures in South Carolina using publicly available…
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Eastern Tennessee Tire dealer joins MICHELIN Commercial Service Network
February 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., announced that Fleet Tire will join the MICHELIN® Commercial Service Network™ (MCSN). Fleet Tire operates its commercial/retail locations…
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Columbia University professor, author to present inaugural Chapman Lecture in the Humanities at Wofford
February 2, 2016
Mazower to discuss ‘Crisis of European Union’ Monday, Feb. 8 SPARTANBURG, SC – Columbia University professor Dr. Mark Mazower will present the inaugural Chapman Lecture in the Humanities at Wofford College…
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Columbia Fireflies to host job fair for 2016 season
February 2, 2016
Team looking to hire seasonal employees for inaugural season COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies will be hosting a job fair for the team’s inaugural season at the Columbia…
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Little Dog Agency Inc., adds depth to their team – hires Laura Murphy as Director of PR and Social Media Strategy
February 2, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Little Dog Agency, Inc., a full-service, Charleston-based agency specializing in Brand Marketing and Public Relations, is expanding their leadership team due to positive growth and new…
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Opera at USC presents the much-loved comic opera, Il Barbiere di Siviglia Feb. 26–28
February 2, 2016
Figaro! Figaro! Figaro! COLUMBIA, SC – Based around the antics of the delightfully cunning barber called Figaro, Gioachino Rossini’s much-loved comic opera boasts some of the most entertaining and…
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Laser Beatles back during second shift Twosday; $1 admission this Sunday, Feb. 7
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Laser Beatles is Back during Second Shift Twosday, Feb. 2 Experience Laser Beatles: Across the Universe in the South Carolina State Museum’s BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina…
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Urban League of the Upstate to host Whitney M. Young, Jr. Equal Opportunity Mardi Gras Gala
February 2, 2016
UPSTAE, SC – The Urban League of the Upstate announced that it will host its annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Humanitarian Award Mardi Gras Gala on Thursday, February 11, 2016…
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Palmetto Health celebrates Heart Hospital’s 10th year
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – While the hospitals of Palmetto Health have been treating heart patients in the Midlands for 50 years, this February marks the 10th anniversary of Palmetto Health Heart…
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Palmetto Health celebrates February as National Heart Month
February 2, 2016
Community events held throughout the month COLUMBIA, SC – The statistics are alarming. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death, accounting…
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Vireo Labs announces research team building next generation vocational assessment
February 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Vireo Labs, a career focused technology startup, announced its partnership with Alpha Omega Associates (AOA), which will serve as the research and psychometrics team for the company. Vireo…
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State House candidate Bryan Clifton announces comprehensive reform plan
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Republican State House candidate Bryan Clifton this week announced a Comprehensive Reform Plan he says will promote efficiency and accountability and help end “politics as usual” at…
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Save money, earn valuable tax credits by using United Way’s MyFreeTaxes
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands encourages individuals earning $62,000 or less to keep more of their hard-earned money and access valuable tax credits this tax season by using…
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Holder Properties tops out second phase of 650 Lincoln at USC
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Holder Properties announces the topping out of the second phase of 650 Lincoln. 650 Lincoln is located on the campus of the University of South Carolina and…
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City of Columbia accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants. At this time, there is no funding available for Community Promotions Grants. Application…
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Columbia College presents “Creative Couples,” an exhibition of Nine Artistic Partners in South Carolina
February 2, 2016The Goodall Gallery at Columbia College continues the Georgia O’Keeffe Centennial Celebration withCreative Couples. The exhibition opens on Valentine’s Day, February 14, and runs through March 27, 2016. Inspired by…
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SCE&G to give away tree seedlings to enhance Lake Murray shoreline
February 2, 2016
As part of the shoreline enhancement project for Lake Murray, SCE&G will give away tree seedlings . The giveaway will take place on Friday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 6…
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Palmetto Health Heart Hospital turns red in recognition of National Heart Month
February 2, 2016
Palmetto Health Heart Hospital is turning red in recognition of National Heart Month. Throughout the month of February, the outside of the hospital will be illuminated red in an effort…
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Wofford featured in Princeton Review’s ‘Colleges That Pay You Back: 2016 Edition’
February 2, 2016
Wofford College is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation and at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review (www.princetonreview.com).…
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State House candidate Bryan Clifton announces comprehensive reform plan
February 2, 2016
Republican State House candidate Bryan Clifton this week announced a Comprehensive Reform Plan he says will promote efficiency and accountability and help end “politics as usual” at the State House.…
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Riley Institute at Furman to co-present SC Energy Forum in Charleston Feb. 5
February 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – An in-depth discussion about three of the major energy issues facing South Carolina will take center stage when the eighth annual Law & Society Symposium is held…
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Richland One announces new pre-K registration process for 2016-2017 school year
February 2, 2016
Starting March 1, families seeking to enroll their children in Richland One’s 2016-2017 pre-kindergarten programs for four-year-olds will apply online. A link will be placed on the district’s website at…
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Richland One announces new online registration process for 2016-2017 school year
February 2, 2016
Starting March 1, Richland One will begin an online student registration process for the 2016-2017 school year. Parents of new students, as well as students currently attending district schools, will…
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Congaree Vista Guild welcomes new Board of Directors
February 2, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, as well as homeowners in Columbia’s Vista, has elected…
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Aloft Greenville Downtown General Manager Jonathan Brashier appointed to VisitGreenvilleSC Board of Directors
February 2, 2016
McKibbon Hotel Management, a leading hotel management company with more than 80 properties, is pleased to announce that Aloft Greenville Downtown general manager Jonathan Brashier has been appointed to the…
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Congaree Vista Guild welcomes new Board of Directors
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, as well as homeowners in Columbia’s Vista, has elected…
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Columbia Chamber Announces 2016 Yellow Jasmine Awards Honorees
February 1, 2016
Eight to Be Recognized for Outstanding Achievement at 2nd Annual Yellow Jasmine Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of five prestigious awards to be given at the 2nd Annual…
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Spartanburg Water announces change in financial services
February 1, 2016Sharon Stockman, previously Spartanburg Water’s senior accountant, has been promoted to the new Senior Business Analyst position in Accounting. She will handle a broader scope of financial and cost accounting…
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Gene Haas Foundation supports Advanced Manufacturing Education at Greenville Technical College
February 1, 2016
The Gene Haas Foundation has donated $25,000 to Greenville Technical College to support scholarships for students pursuing advanced manufacturing training through the college’s Corporate and Career Development Division. “We are…
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Cultural events aplenty in February at Chapman Cultural Center
February 1, 2016
Chapman Cultural Center and its partner organizations will present dozens of cultural events and classes in dance, history, music, science, and the visual arts during February 2016. For general information…
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