CRA issues call for nominations
January 9, 2016
Seeking Candidates for 2016 Board of Directors The CRA Board Development Committee is seeking recommendations for CRA Board nominees for the 2016-2019 board positions. The organization is seeking Board members…
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Lexington One Board names three finalists for superintendent
January 9, 2016
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees has chosen three finalists as it continues its search for a superintendent to replace retiring Superintendent Karen Woodward, Ed.D. The three…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2016-2017 school year
January 8, 2016Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is accepting scholarship applications for the 2016-2017 school year through March 15, 2016. Interested students should visit the Student section at…
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The Update on the Pharmaceutical Detective Investigations: Billion Dollar Drugs that can Permanently Disable or Even Cause Death
January 8, 2016“The Update on the Pharmaceutical Detective Investigations: Billion Dollar Drugs that can Permanently Disable or Even Cause Death,” Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Charles Bennett Join us January 12…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2016-2017 school year
January 8, 2016Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is accepting scholarship applications for the 2016-2017 school year through March 15, 2016. Interested students should visit the Student section at…
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The Update on the Pharmaceutical Detective Investigations: Billion Dollar Drugs that can Permanently Disable or Even Cause Death
January 8, 2016
“The Update on the Pharmaceutical Detective Investigations: Billion Dollar Drugs that can Permanently Disable or Even Cause Death,” Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Charles Bennett Join us January 12…
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Anderson County flags lowered to half mast in honor of Senator Billy O’dell
January 7, 2016
Anderson County Council received news of the passing of Senator William “Billy” O’Dell. “It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Senator O’Dell,” said County Council Chairman Tommy…
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Stringer resigns position at county to become executive director of Cancer Association of Anderson
January 7, 2016
Anderson County Communications Director Angela Stringer is leaving the County to assume the position of executive director of the Cancer Association of Anderson (CAA). “Angie has been an incredible asset…
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Berkeley Middle College High School continues accepting applications
January 7, 2016Berkeley County Middle College High School is accepting applications from rising high school juniors and seniors in Berkeley County interested in attending the school during the 2016-2017 academic year. The…
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American Sign Language class at Lourie Center
January 7, 2016
The Lourie Center will be offering an eight-week class on American Sign Language, Wednesdays February 3 through April 6, 2-3 pm. Learn to communicate with basic signing and insight into…
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Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate combines forces
January 7, 2016
Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate announced the consolidation of their northeast Columbia area offices. In a effort to strengthen the company and provide better quality services to their agents, the…
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Richland County Business Service Center marks 10th anniversary
January 7, 2016
Every January, the local business community begins a new cycle of renewing business licenses – and for the past 10 years, the County’s Business Service Center has helped assist every…
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City launches new banking program and financial empowerment initiatives
January 7, 2016
Community Development is partnering up with BB&T, South State Bank and TD Bank to introduce “Bank On” Columbia. “Bank On” Columbia is a new program that will provide Columbia’s un-banked…
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Richland County holds public meetings to gather residents’ flooding input
January 7, 2016
Residents affected by the historic October 2015 floods are invited to offer input that will help Richland County plan for future natural disasters. The Community Input and Recovery Project is…
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Creative Builders, Inc. welcomes Buddy Bayne as Superintendent
January 7, 2016
Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to welcome Buddy Bayne to the team in the role of Superintendent. Buddy has an extensive 57 years of varied experience in the construction industry,…
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State Museum debuts special collections at Columbia City Hall
January 7, 2016
Experience the South Carolina State Museum at a special exhibit in the Gallery at City Hall, located at 1737 Main Street. Selections from the Palmetto Hands Fine Craft Competition &…
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Help us grow the movement to fight poverty in South Carolina!
January 7, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has launched its #fightpovertysc campaign to encourage others to join in the movement to fight poverty in South Carolina. In honor of the Sisters…
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Foundation welcomes Booker as new Trustee
January 7, 2016
The Spartanburg County Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Sheryl Booker to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. Booker received her Bachelor of…
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Wilkes Law Firm attorney elected vice president of the SC Defense Trial Attorneys Association Young Lawyers Division
January 7, 2016The Wilkes Law Firm, P.A. is pleased to announce that Derek Newberry has been elected to serve as the vice president of the Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina…
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Trailblaze Challenge offers life-changing experience for outdoor enthusiasts through Make-A-Wish South Carolina
January 7, 2016
Make-A-Wish South Carolina invites hikers of all experience levels to take on a challenge – the Trailblaze Challenge. Participating hikers will make a life-changing impact on South Carolina kids with life-threatening…
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Early Adventures with Historic Columbia
January 6, 2016
Historic Columbia offers a new spring season of Early Adventures beginning on Wednesday, January 21, 2016. The program introduces children from ages 3-5 to history through games, crafts, and stories…
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Kershaw County receives infrastructure improvement grant from Fairfield Electric Cooperative
January 6, 2016
Fairfield Electric Cooperative recently awarded a $278,000 Rural Development Act (RDA) grant to Kershaw County for infrastructure improvements to Heritage Pointe Industrial Park and Wateree Executive Business Park. The grant…
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Lexington Medical Center opens new Rehabilitation Facility
January 6, 2016
Lexington Medical Center has opened a new 10,000 square foot rehabilitation center at the hospital’s Extended Care campus in Lexington to ensure the hospital’s rehabilitation programs match the best services…
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Furman University senior named to Forbes Magazine “30 under 30” in 2016
January 6, 2016When Chris Drose isn’t taking classes and finishing up his senior year at Furman University, he enjoys researching companies and trying to determine the true value of their stock prices. …
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Historical Association receives grant from The Arts Partnership
January 6, 2016
Spartanburg County Historical Association received a Community Grant in the amount of $1,000 from The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg in April 2015. The funds were for professional development of…
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Cervical Cancer-Free South Carolina to hold summit January 7-8, 2016 in Greenville
January 6, 2016Cervical Cancer-Free South Carolina will hold its second statewide summit to address cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV)-related issues January 7-8 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville. The summit,…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented both the seller & buyer in the sale of 3,260 SF Office Suite in Mt Pleasant, SC
January 6, 2016Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented both the Seller, Moultrie Park Holding Co, LLC, and the Buyer, Bawn, LLC, in the sale of 3,260 SF Office Suite located at…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the seller in the sale of 6.47 AC in North Charleston, SC
January 6, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR and Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Seller, LRC-Leeds, LLC, in the sale of 6.47 Acres located at Leeds Avenue and Riverwalk…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport closes 2015 with record breaking growth
January 6, 2016Columbia Metropolitan Airport marked its fourth consecutive year of growth in 2015; achieving a benchmark not hit since 1986 when People Express Airlines last served Columbia. “For us to have…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Competitiveness Agenda
January 6, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its 2016 Competitiveness Agenda. The Agenda is formed through a survey of Chamber members along with input through Grassroots Meetings…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces agreement to acquire Congaree Bancshares, Inc.
January 6, 2016
Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, and Congaree Bancshares, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRB), the parent company of Congaree State Bank, announced the signing of a…
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Liquid Catering and The Old Cigar Warehouse gave more than $30,000 in 2015
January 6, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering and The Old Cigar Warehouse donated more than $30,000 in product and services along with 800 volunteer’s hours to Upstate agencies in 2016 — marking…
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Clemson economist sees positive signs for region in 2016
January 6, 2016
CLEMSON, SC — A robust employment environment and continued growth in the manufacturing, health, leisure and hospitality sectors have a Clemson University economics professor optimistic about the 2016 economic outlook for…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art presents Kristy Bishop: BOUND
January 6, 2016
Exhibition: January 15 – February 28, 2015 Artist Reception: Friday, January 15, 7 – 9 pm Reception Admission: Members, free; non-members, $5 suggested donation Noted South Carolina textile artist…
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Exhibit explores trauma among black women
January 6, 2016An exhibit of photographic prints and a site-specific installation that explores the effects of psychological trauma and physical movement among black women opens this week at UofSC’s McMaster Gallery. “The…
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Black Water Barrels LLC establishing operations In Bamberg County
January 6, 2016Startup Investing $3.6 Million To Establish Facility In Bamberg, S.C. Black Water Barrels LLC, a new cooperage business, is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company is investing $3.6 million…
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Get to know Karen Felder, Principal at Jennie Moore Elementary
January 6, 2016Karen Felder is the principal at Jennie Moore Elementary School for the Creative Arts. Known for her enthusiasm with students and the support she provides her teachers, Ms. Felder’s mission…
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Cooper River Brewing Company opens its doors in Charleston
January 6, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Cooper River Brewing Company announced its recent arrival to Charleston’s craft brewing scene with a complete renovation of a 7,500 square-foot warehouse in the thriving neighborhood of…
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Collins & Lacy attorney elected Council Chairman of Local Building Association
January 6, 2016
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Andrew Cole has been named Chairman of the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Central South Carolina Remodelers Council. He assumed the role January 1, 2016.…
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Junior League of Columbia to award Community Enrichment Grant recipients
January 6, 2016
On Thursday, January 7, 2016 the Junior League of Columbia (JLC) will be awarding 13 local nonprofits a total of $115,008 during the General Membership Meeting. The meeting begins at…
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Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina to deliver Republican Address following State of the Union
January 6, 2016
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following the State of…
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Enormous Crowd Rings in 2016 at Famously Hot New Year in Downtown Columbia, S.C. on Dec. 31, 2015
January 6, 2016Ms. Lauryn Hill rallied visitors and locals alike in the New Southern Hot Spot of downtown Columbia, S.C. on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 to ring in a New Year at…
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Todd Serbin joins Nexsen Pruet in Columbia
January 6, 2016On Monday, January 4th, Todd Serbin joined Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office where he will practice in the Intellectual Property Group.
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AGY Holding Corp. expanding operations in Aiken County
January 6, 2016
Glass Fiber Company Investing To Expand Aiken County Operations AGY Holding Corp. (AGY), a leading global producer of glass fiber yarns and high-strength glass fiber reinforcement materials, is expanding…
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Enormous Crowd Rings in 2016 at Famously Hot New Year in Downtown Columbia, S.C. on Dec. 31, 2015
January 6, 2016
Ms. Lauryn Hill rallied visitors and locals alike in the New Southern Hot Spot of downtown Columbia, S.C. on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 to ring in a New Year at…
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Todd Serbin joins Nexsen Pruet in Columbia
January 6, 2016
On Monday, January 4th, Todd Serbin joined Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office where he will practice in the Intellectual Property Group.
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CresCom Bank names Joel Foster South End Market Executive and VP/Commercial Loan Officer
January 5, 2016
CresCom Bank has added Joel Foster, a well-known local commercial lending expert, to its team. Foster will assume the role of south end market executive, as well as vice president/commercial loan…
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Top S.C. college among all ranked institutions and list of liberal arts colleges
January 5, 2016
Wofford College has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of the Top 300 Best College Values of 2016, coming in at #116 and ranking as the top South Carolina…
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Wendi Ruth joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
January 5, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Wendi Ruth as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Wendi joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a background in sales and management at TPM. …
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Spartanburg Water provides grant to SPACE
January 5, 2016
Spartanburg Water has provided a $10,000 grant to SPACE to support the implementation of a strategic plan to enhance water-based recreation. The grant provides funds for the implementation of the…
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