Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chats next week
February 4, 2016
The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host statewide web chats next week on Monday,…
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City to host North Main Improvements and Streetscape Open House
February 4, 2016
The City of Columbia will hold an open house for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to learn about updates on the North Main Improvements and Streetscaping Project and related efforts on…
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Requests for Accomodations Tax Funding Requests now being accepted
February 4, 2016
The City of Cayce is currently accepting applications from organizations planning events and activities open to the public that will promote tourism to the City of Cayce during FY 16-17.…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Board announces new Case Manager
February 4, 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is excited to have Courtney Fisher join the agency as a Case Manager. In her new role, Courtney will have the opportunity to…
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Monsanto Company makes donation to Plant it Forward SC
February 4, 2016
Monsanto Company donated $25,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on February 1, 2016. Plant it Forward SC will provide relief funds…
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Senior Matters Extended Services LLC announces the new position and hire of Director of Community Relations
February 4, 2016
Senior Matters Extended Services, LLC announced the recent hire of Malinda Rutledge Carlisle, who will join the Senior Matters team as Director of Community Relations. Carlisle will be responsible for…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney elected to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina Board of Directors
February 4, 2016
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Ashley Kirkham has been elected to serve on the Kids’ Chance of South Carolina Board of Directors. Founded in 1992 by members of the workers’…
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Tony Thompson named a senior life director of NAHB
February 4, 2016
Tony Thompson of Columbia was designated a Senior Life Director of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) by the Association’s board of directors at their IBS Board of Directors’…
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South Risk Management named to President’s Club by large insurance carrier
February 4, 2016
South Risk Management (SRM) received a business honor from super-regional insurance carrier FCCI Insurance Group when SRM was recently awarded the President’s Club designation by FCCI. SRM is one of…
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Greater Lexington Chamber hosts 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party
February 4, 2016
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is going green and grabbing shucking knives for its 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 17 at 6…
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Medical practices brace for 2016 desk audits
February 4, 2016
“For doctors in a small to medium-sized practice, patient care takes first priority, and these challenges are making it harder for practices to thrive,” explains Kevin Wade, President and CEO…
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NAI Avant facilitates office lease renewal at Pinnacle Point Business Park in Columbia, SC
February 4, 2016
NAI senior broker Macon Lovelace secured a lease renewal for the United States of America at 1021 Pinnacle Point Drive. The space is occupied by Moncrief Army Medical Home, which…
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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 2-3, 2016
February 4, 2016
List of 70 Participating Artists Revealed The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA)…
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Danish String Quartet to appear at Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
February 4, 2016
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the last concert of the 2015-16 Chamber Music Series on Sunday, February 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium.…
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Junie B. Jones, The Musical Opens February 12
February 3, 2016
Junie B. Jones is starting first grade, and everything is changing! Join us, as Junie B. navigates new waters, and bravely faces challenges relating to everything from discovering she needs…
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RN, LPN Grads’ NCLEX Exam scores exceed state, national pass rates
February 3, 2016Tri-County Technical College’s RN and LPN graduates’ performance on state board exams exceed both state and national pass rates, according to a year-to-date report released by the SC Board of…
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Will Sherrod represented the buyer in the sale of a 5,000 SF commercial building in Murrells Inlet, SC
February 3, 2016Lee & Associates Charleston’s Will Sherrod, CCIM represented the Buyer in the sale of a 5,000 SF of commercial building located at 11746 Highway 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet, South…
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New face of EdVenture found at FROST Gala
February 3, 2016
Museum Hosted Unique Live Auction To Benefit Under Resourced Families in South Carolina EdVenture Children’s Museum auctioned the opportunity for a child to be the 2016 Face of EdVenture…
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Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission establishing operations in Columbia, SC
February 3, 2016
Company expected to invest more than $10 million in operations facility Dominion Resources, Inc., one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, is expanding its operations in the…
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Sweet & Savory to be held April 28
February 3, 2016
Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter is pleased to announce that the Sweet & Savory fundraiser will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the South Carolina State Museum Planetarium…
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Strategic Development Group helps Nutramax Laboratories expand Lancaster County operations
February 3, 2016Strategic 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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House plans to furlough additional week in February
February 3, 2016
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced that the House plans to furlough an additional week over February 15th, 2016. Previously scheduled weeks include March 28th and April 4th, the…
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Pure Power Technologies becomes leading independent supplier of diesel fuel-injection systems
February 3, 2016
Pure Power Technologies delivers high-performance diesel fuel-injection systems and products to commercial vehicle OEMs and aftermarket. Company offers full “original equipment” design, engineering, manufacturing and remanufacturing capabilities for components used…
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Columbia industrial market sees highest growth of the year rounding out 2015
February 3, 2016The 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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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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