During Holiday Travels, Local Organizations Gather Donations for Care Kits
January 28, 2016Families with children in the pediatric intensive care and pediatric intermediate intensive care units at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital will have one less thing to worry about this year, thanks…
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TJX Foundation awards $5,000 grant to support Meals on Wheels
January 28, 2016
The TJX Foundation, the philanthropic arm of TJX Companies (T.J. Maxx, Home Goods and Marshall’s) this week granted $5,000 to Senior Resources to help combat the issue of senior hunger.…
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Bobbitt breaks ground on new John Harris Body Shop headquarters
January 28, 2016
Bobbitt Design Build recently began construction on the future 14,897-square-foot corporate headquarters for John Harris Body Shop at 111 Evergreen Drive in Irmo, which sits prominently on a 2.30 acre…
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Pamela Baker selected for Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative’s 9th Class
January 28, 2016
McNair Law Firm is pleased to announce that Pamela A. Baker is one of 42 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding areas selected to participate in the 9th Midlands…
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Joshua Strubel to serve as intern for Senator Tim Scott
January 27, 2016
Joshua Strubel, a junior engineering major at Bob Jones University, has been selected as an intern for U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s office in Greenville. Strubel, a resident of Mauldin, will…
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Tracy Bogie joins Residential Sales Team in Greenville
January 27, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently announced Tracy Bogie as a Broker Associate in its Greenville office. Previously serving as Vice President of Career Development, Tracy was responsible for overall training and…
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Coker College Receives 10 Year Accreditation from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
January 27, 2016
Coker College has received its 10-year accreditation with no follow up required from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The reaffirmation process focuses on continuous…
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Sima Patel elected to South Carolina Women Lawyers Association Board
January 27, 2016
Nexsen Pruet attorney Sima Patel has been named to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA), effective January 1, 2016. She will serve a two-year term.…
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Travis Wright joins Columbia, South Carolina Branch of Mortgage Network
January 27, 2016
Travis Wright (NMLS# 642981) has joined Mortgage Network Inc., one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the eastern U.S., as a loan officer in the company’s Columbia, South Carolina…
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Ten Central Carolina Technical College employees honored with State Service Awards
January 27, 2016
Ten Central Carolina Technical College employees were honored with State Service Awards during the Area Commission meeting held Thursday, January 21. Each employee received a special certificate and was acknowledged…
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RBHS students finalists in World Series of Innovation challenge
January 27, 2016
River Bluff High students are finalists in a global World Series of Innovation challenge for students that required the students to design an app for a smartphone or tablet computer…
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Closing costs in Richland County among lowest in South Carolina
January 27, 2016
Closing Costs are a crucial aspect of buying a home, and in its second annual study New York financial technology company SmartAsset shows where they are lowest. The study measures…
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Haley, White, Spearman announce workforce training collaboration
January 27, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White, State Superintendent Molly Spearman and business leaders from around the state announced a collaborative and comprehensive effort to strengthen South…
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Columbia Fireflies unveil uniform jerseys and announce 2016 coaching staff
January 27, 2016
Winners of Name the Team contest introduced at Wednesday’s event The Columbia Fireflies unveiled their uniform jerseys and introduced the winners of the “Name the Team Contest” at a…
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Overnight Lane Closure on I-20 West in Lexington County
January 27, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to close the right lane of I-20 West in Lexington County at MM 62-60 at 8:00 p.m. tonight to install cctv camera…
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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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