Second annual high school film festival set for March 13-14 in Blythewood
February 20, 2020
Success breeds success. And so it is that the second annual Doko Film Fest, to be held in Blythewood March 13 and 14, will be bigger and better than the…
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Reedy River Duck Derby upping its game to 12,000 ducks
February 20, 2020
After surpassing 10,000 ducks adopted the past two years, the Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville is raising its goal to 12,000 in 2020. That means more opportunities for…
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Kline Property receives commercial development incentive approval
February 20, 2020Hotels, retail, office and structured parking planned for key downtown intersection With final approval granted by Richland County Council during their February 18th meeting, the former Kline Iron & Steel…
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Moseley Architects South Carolina presence grows
February 20, 2020
Moseley Architects, one of the country’s top architecture and engineering firms, is expanding its footprint and establishing a new office in Charleston, SC. Like the firm’s other locations, this office…
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Lifoam Industries, LLC formally expands and introduces new identity for healthcare, commercial & consumer segments
February 20, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Lifoam Industries, LLC, a long-time temperature-control packaging manufacturer, has officially announced the expansion and launch of a new company identity, to include name, logo, and domain name.…
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Domtar declares regular quarterly dividend
February 20, 2020
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS). The dividend of US$0.455 per…
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Local FASTSIGNS recognized among top-performing centers nationwide
February 19, 2020
FASTSIGNS® of Columbia-Harbison Blvd., a local sign and visual graphics provider, was recognized as a top-performing center at the 2020 FASTSIGNS International Convention held in Phoenix, Arizona. Owned by Gerry…
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Colliers Report: Entertainment, health and wellness boost Columbia retail occupancy
February 19, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 COLUMBIA | RETAIL Key Takeaways The Columbia shopping center market absorbed 82,026 square feet during the fourth quarter of 2019; non-core retail space…
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Riley Silverman earns The Prudential Spirit of Community Award
February 19, 2020Riley Silverman, 12, a seventh grader at Haut Gap Middle School, actively works to fight hunger in his community. Silverman’s efforts include helping pack weekend meals for students in need,…
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Colliers International | South Carolina announces Innovation Award recipient is Sarah Davis
February 19, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the company’s 2019 Innovation Award was presented to Sarah Davis, Marketing Coordinator in its Columbia office. The Innovation Award recognizes and honors revolutionary actions…
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Northwestern Mutual – Charleston wealth management advisor earns Wealth Management Certified Professional® designation
February 19, 2020
Heath Johnson, WMCP®, a wealth management advisor with Northwestern Mutual – Charleston, a leading financial services company, has earned the Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP®) designation from The American College…
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Trustus Theatre Board of Directors names Chad Henderson Producing Artistic Director
February 19, 2020
On Monday, February 17, 2020, the Trustus Theatre Board of Directors voted to end the organization’s search for a Managing Director that began in September 2019, and named current Artistic…
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Daniel Island Yacht Club and Waterfront Park to provide public access to the Wando River
February 19, 2020Construction is underway on new destination that will offer public docks, boat club memberships and watersports opportunities on Daniel Island In partnership with East West Partners and Low Country Marina…
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YWCA Greater Charleston expands Y Girls Code clubs for girls
February 19, 2020
YWCA Greater Charleston has again expanded its Y Girls Code clubs for local girls, doubling the number of its concurrently running technology clubs from five to ten in just six…
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Goodwill – Not Just a Thrift Store
February 19, 2020
Goodwill is more than a thrift store – it’s an organization dedicated to helping people find work and a place of belonging in their lives. That’s the message guest speaker…
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Arum Spa at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is hosting a fun “Spring Social” on Sunday, March 29th
February 19, 2020
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island’s full-service Arum Spa is hosting its annual “Spring Social” from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Conducted at the AAA Four Diamond-rated resort’s…
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Makeready announces opening for Emeline in Charleston, S.C.
February 19, 2020Makeready announced Emeline will open May 2020 in Charleston’s historic district and is now accepting reservations. Owner and developer Rockbridge designed Emeline from the ground up to create a truly…
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Richland County, City of Columbia OK redeveloping former Kline Steel Site
February 19, 2020
Hotel, retail, office space and structured parking planned for key downtown intersection A joint initiative by Richland County and the City of Columbia continues to pave the way for economic…
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Healthgrades names Bon Secours one of America’s Best Hospitals of 2020
February 19, 2020
Only South Carolina Hospital to Receive Top 50 Ranking Bon Secours St. Francis Health System’s two hospitals have been recognized as the best in South Carolina by Healthgrades, the leading…
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Riverfront Park closing due to maintenance
February 19, 2020
The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department announced Riverfront Park will be closed on weekdays beginning Tuesday, February 25th for two weeks. This affects both Riverfront North and Riverfront South…
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United Way of the Piedmont and WSPA raise over $51,000 for disaster recovery
February 19, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont is thrilled to announce that in partnership with WSPA 7 News and the support of corporate partners, over $51,000 has been raised to help families…
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Lexington Chamber recognizes success of local businesses, professionals
February 19, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored Midlands businesses and professionals at it annual Chamber Awards Luncheon on Tuesday at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church. Lazy Creek Discount Pet Food Center received the Small…
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GSP begins construction on new aircraft rescue and firefighting facility
February 19, 2020
Construction is underway on a new $9 million aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) facility at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). The 24,000 square foot facility will house GSP’s fire department and serve…
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Palmetto Poll at Clemson to utilize social media analytics in advance of 2020 Democratic primary, general election
February 19, 2020
Clemson University will revive and modernize its Palmetto Poll by combining social media analytics with traditional polling methods in the statewide public opinion survey. Clemson faculty involved in the Palmetto Poll…
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Junior Achievement, Dominion Energy, and Lexington One Technology Center partner to inspire girls to go into STEM-related careers
February 19, 2020
Junior Achievement (JA), Dominion Energy and Lexington One Technology Center (LTC) will host seventy female high school students from Lexington One Technology Center for the JA Girls STEM Summit Thursday,…
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Field studies commence along Lowcountry Rapid Transit corridor
February 19, 2020
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has been working to advance the Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) project into the next phase of project development. As part of this process, the…
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South Carolina tourism reports another record year
February 19, 2020
Tourism in South Carolina is now a record $23.8 billion industry, supporting one in every 10 jobs and generating $1.8 billion in state and local taxes, according to figures released today…
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Furman’s George C. Shields recognized for leadership in undergraduate research
February 19, 2020
Furman University Chemistry Professor George C. Shields has been named a 2020 Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) fellow, an honor that recognizes his leadership and service as a role model…
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Alliance for a Healthier SC announces Juana Slade as new Chair
February 19, 2020
The Alliance for a Healthier SC has named Juana S. Slade, CDM, CCF, who currently serves as the chief diversity officer and director of language services at AnMed Health, as…
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Veravas raises $4 million in seed funding
February 19, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC & OAKDALE, MN – Veravas, Inc., a diagnostic company founded in Charleston announced a significant milestone, reaching a total of $4 million in funding from private investors through…
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Infinity Marketing promotes four Senior Leadership Team members
February 19, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, announced promotions within its Senior Leadership Team: Bo Rogers, Senior Vice President of Client Services; John Fuhler, Vice President of Business Services; Kari…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/14/2020 to 02/20/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Sonic The Hedgehog 1 $58,018,348 $70,002,074 2 Birds Of Prey 2 $17,172,686 $61,859,171…
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Immedion welcomes Tim Morrissey to sales team
February 18, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Tim Morrissey as Senior Sales Executive. In his new role, Tim will…
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Continental Realty Corporation purchases Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in South Carolina for $147 million
February 18, 2020Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), a Baltimore-based real estate investment and management company, has acquired Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, a 510,000 square foot open-air regional shopping venue situated in Mt. Pleasant,…
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New Charleston Deal Alliance gives dealmaking professionals a place to connect
February 18, 2020
A new organization aims to spotlight the fast-growing Charleston region as an attractive and robust market for closing business deals. Charleston Deal Alliance will connect dealmakers so they can compare…
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Ask and Receive Coaching’s CEO Stacey Bevill becomes HeartMath® Certified Trainer
February 18, 2020
Stacey Bevill, founder and CEO of Ask and Receive Coaching (a division of Ask and Receive, Inc.), has added another professional designation – HeartMath® Certified Trainer – to her long…
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Furman offers Customer-Centric Innovation program to Upstate
February 18, 2020
To help organizational leaders adapt to the new speed of innovation, the Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman has created “Customer-Centric Innovation,” a three-day program offered April 21-23,…
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Nextel South resigns with RealOp Investments in Atlanta
February 18, 2020
Lincoln Property Company Southeast (Lincoln) has secured a full-floor renewal at The Corners Office Park, located in the Peachtree Corners submarket of Atlanta. This news comes a few months after…
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A M King hires experienced superintendent Mitch Pingry for Greenville operation
February 18, 2020
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated design-build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has hired seasoned construction professional Mitch Pingry as superintendent based in the firm’s Greenville office.…
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American Heart Association to celebrate million-dollar Lowcountry Heart Walk
February 18, 2020
The American Heart Association will host the first-ever million-dollar Heart Walk in South Carolina right here in Charleston! The Lowcountry Heart Walk takes place on Saturday, February 29th at Brittlebank…
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Lowcountry Land Trust expands popular springtime Sporting Clays Shoot
February 18, 2020
Lowcountry Land Trust is bringing back its annual charity Sporting Clays Shoot and this year’s event is the biggest one yet. The three-day event kicks off with its first Women’s…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation grants $375,100 to 10 South Carolina nonprofits to launch innovative projects
February 18, 2020
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, is pleased to award $375,100 to 10 Connected Communities grant recipients. In response to two questions, “What makes residents love…
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National Cybersecurity Legal Institute focuses on ransomware
February 18, 2020
On March 5, the University of South Carolina School of Law will host the 2nd annual National Cybersecurity Legal Institute in Columbia, SC. In partnership with the FBI, the School…
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Stinson Ferguson returns to Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
February 18, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomed Stinson Ferguson back to the firm’s Greenville office as Special Counsel. Stinson focuses her practice on construction and utility litigation, commercial dispute litigation, collections management and…
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Hobcaw Barony plans outdoor winter events this February with Trail Rides and Camellias & Tea
February 18, 2020
Belle Baruch began purchasing sections of Hobcaw Barony from her father in 1935, and soon after began creating an outdoor oasis by building a house and stable complex, Bellefield Plantation,…
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Hobcaw Barony celebrates Black History Month with its ‘Fighting for Respect’ Program – February 22
February 18, 2020
Hobcaw Barony’s deep-rooted history of African American culture traces back to the 1700s, when the tract produced a substantial amount of rice for Georgetown County. This February, Hobcaw Barony embraces…
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Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
February 17, 2020The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The purpose…
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Joe Erwin to Chair Scouts Patron Dinner honoring Mike Baur
February 17, 2020
Annual Event Highlights Scouting Programs and Impact The Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced Mike Baur, ScanSource Chairman and CEO, will be honored at its 2020…
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East Cooper Medical Center awards Kate Kiel for nursing excellence
February 17, 2020
East Cooper Medical Center is proud to recognize Kate Kiel, RN as the most recent recipient of the Daisy RN Award for Exceptional Nurses. Kiel began her nursing career at East…
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The Brandon Agency honored with eight awards in American Advertising Awards Competition
February 17, 2020
The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand-planning agency in the Carolinas, took home eight awards in the American Advertising Awards Competition conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation – Coastal…
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