Colliers Report: Charleston office market anxiously awaits delivery of new construction
January 3, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 CHARLESTON | OFFICE Key Takeaways During the fourth quarter of 2019, the overall Charleston office market absorbed 64,329 square feet. New construction and upgraded space…
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Procurement event aims to educate local businesses
January 3, 2020
Informing and connecting businesses in Richland County with procurement opportunities will be the focus of an event Thursday, Jan. 9. The 2020 OSBO Business Academy: Procurement Resource Summit will be…
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Senior Resources prepares for 2020 Census
January 3, 2020
Senior Resources announces a formal partnership with the City of Columbia’s Complete Count Committee to encourage the accurate count of all local senior citizens in the 2020 Census. The partnership…
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Adams and Reese announces nine new partners for 2020
January 3, 2020
Adams and Reese congratulated its nine attorneys who have been elected to partnership in the firm, effective January 1, 2020. Lyndey R. Z. Bryant (Columbia, S.C.) advises business owners and…
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Local artist’s costumes emulate cherished characters in mini-exhibition
January 3, 2020
Prepare for non-human subjects to come alive during a mini-exhibition at Richland Library, and no, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Gijinka goes on display Friday, January 3…
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Immedion welcomes Alex Elmi as Site Operations Engineer in Columbia
January 3, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Alex Elmi as Site Operations Engineer for their Columbia location. In his new…
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County workshops to focus on grants for neighborhood improvement
January 2, 2020
Residents interested in improving their neighborhoods have a pair of opportunities to learn how Richland County can help. Staff from the County’s Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) will host two January…
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Hood Construction named BIA of Central SC Commercial Contractor of the Year
January 2, 2020
Hood Construction is honored to have been named the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina’s Commercial Contractor of the Year. Criteria for the award, given at the annual BIA…
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New program available to kinship caregivers in South Carolina
January 2, 2020
With recent reports indicating more than 130,000 children are in kinship care across South Carolina, Richland Library is trying to assist the relatives or non-related adults who are looking after…
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Famously Hot New Year draws tens of thousands to “Push It” into 2020
January 2, 2020
Salt-N-Pepa headlined S.C.’s largest, free New Year’s Eve celebration Tens of thousands of locals and out-of-towners danced in the streets at Famously Hot New Year in downtown Columbia, S.C. on…
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Best Ways to Work toward a New Career in the New Year
January 2, 2020
As we wave goodbye to 2019 and welcome in 2020, many people have thought of New Year’s resolutions to improve or reinvigorate their lives. If one of those goals includes…
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Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors welcomes Jim Neal to South Carolina expansion
January 2, 2020
Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors announced that Jim Neal has accepted the position of Business Development Coordinator for the Carolina regions. His focus will be the Lowcountry as well…
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Historic McCrady’s Tavern property on the market for sale or lease
January 2, 2020
An almost 10,000-square-foot historic property at 2 Unity Alley is on the market for $5.95 million. Formerly McCrady’s Tavern, the listing is being managed by the Charleston Commercial Team of…
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Volunteers reap numerous benefits with Garden in the Parks program
January 2, 2020Common on those New Year’s resolutions lists are more exercise, volunteering and learning a new skill or hobby. Volunteers with the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s Garden in the Parks program can…
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2019 BIA award winners
January 2, 2020
Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award and the Associate…
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Chief Ken Miller resigns
January 2, 2020
The City and Chief Ken Miller have had ongoing discussions in the days following issuance of the First Circuit Solicitor’s December 17, 2019 memorandum to the South Carolina Law Enforcement…
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Greenville Zoo accepting conservation grant applications
January 2, 2020
The Greenville Zoo is currently accepting applications for its conservation grant program. Utilizing funds raised through the Quarters for Conservation program, the zoo awards grants to projects that focus on…
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Countybank Foundation presents $2,500 to Daily Bread Ministries
January 2, 2020Kevin Duncan, Greer City Executive for Countybank, and Candice Good, Greer Market Administrator, recently presented a check for $2,500 to Daily Bread Ministries during the Merle State Hunger walk event.…
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Interim HealthCare Inc. announces 2019 Paraprofessional of the Year
January 2, 2020
Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation’s leading franchise network of owners providing homecare, senior care, hospice and healthcare staffing services, today announced Angela Young, CNA, as the 2019 Paraprofessional of the…
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Boeing donates $350,000 to Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry’s Make & Believe Campaign
January 2, 2020The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) announced a $350,000 donation from Boeing South Carolina to provide funding to build the first certified early childhood “Fab Lab” in the Southeast.…
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Spice up your home library at Winter Book Sale
December 30, 2019
It’s a chance to get your hands on some great deals and rare finds while adding to your book, music and movie collections. The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is…
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Airlines add flights for the National Championship Game
December 30, 2019
Football fans planning trips to New Orleans, LA. to watch the Clemson Tigers play for the national title now have nonstop flight options from GreenvilleSpartanburg International Airport (GSP). American Airlines…
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Janie Langdale joins Robinson Gray as director of marketing
December 30, 2019
Janie Langdale has joined Robinson Gray as director of marketing. She will be responsible for further developing the firm’s marketing program and launching new initiatives for raising the firm’s profile.…
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Kim Clijsters joins Volvo Car Open field
December 30, 2019
Clijsters retired from professional tennis after the 2012 US Open and will make her comeback in 2020 Former World No. 1 Kim Clijsters will compete in the 2020 Volvo Car Open,…
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South Carolina housing market remains strong
December 29, 2019
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its November 2019 market report. The report shows an increase in new listings and prices and a decrease in pending sales. New listings were up…
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Local farmers markets take a recess during winter season
December 27, 2019
While many local residents enjoy downtime during the holidays, Richland Library announces the Farmers Markets at its Main location (1431 Assembly Street) and North Main location (5306 North Main Street)…
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Richland Library announces New Year’s Day schedule
December 27, 2019
All Richland Library locations will close 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and remain closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in observance of New Year’s Day. Local residents will still be…
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Dominion Energy invests $12,000 in United Way of the Midlands to support the Midlands Reading Consortium
December 27, 2019
Dominion Energy presented United Way of the Midlands with a sponsorship of $12,000 to provide support for the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) at Cayce Elementary School in Lexington School District…
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Sylvan Learning Center announces December’s Teacher of the Month
December 26, 2019
Known for greeting every student with a smile, Sylvan Learning Center has named Debbie Mullen as the Teacher of the Month. Mullen, who teaches third grade at Blaney Elementary School,…
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A M King’s angel tree tradition is a win-win for givers and receivers
December 24, 2019
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated design-build firm with an office in Greenville, helped the Salvation Army in Greenville provide gifts for thousands of children who may not otherwise receive…
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Sylvan Learning Center announces December’s Teacher of the Month
December 24, 2019
Known for greeting every student with a smile, Sylvan Learning Center has named Debbie Mullen as the Teacher of the Month. Mullen, who teaches third grade at Blaney Elementary School,…
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The First Annual Braelyn Aubrey Foundation 5K
December 24, 2019
The 5K is currently scheduled for April 18, 2020 at 8 am. Strictly Running will be hosting our run, which is scheduled at River Bluff High School. This is a…
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Year in Review: Most Circulated Books, Music & Movies in Richland County
December 24, 2019
As 2019 begins to wind down, Richland Library is looking back over the last year at what was trending among our more than 250,000 library card holders. To compile our…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 23, 2019
December 24, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/20/2019 to 12/26/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker 1 $177,383,864 $177,383,864 2 Jumanji: The Next…
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Little Dog Agency client update
December 22, 2019Wasabi Restaurant Group This Decemer at Wasabi enjoy the Sushi Spotlight Roll of the Month, Cow fish Maki: enjoy Seared Kobe beef, tempura red bell pepper and cream cheese on the…
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Folly Beach hosts the New Year’s Eve Flip-Flop Drop & Fireworks and the New Year’s Day Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Bear Plunge
December 22, 2019
Drop a ball to mark the stroke of midnight? Not on Folly Beach. On Folly, the new year is counted down with a pair of sparkly flip-flops descending from high…
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City of Columbia receives Certificate of Achieve for excellence in Financial Reporting
December 22, 2019
The Certificate of Achieve for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United State and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual…
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GaffneyLewis expands Charleston office
December 21, 2019
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Robert Blain has joined the firm’s Charleston office. A litigation attorney who previously worked with the firm, Blain will also be the partner in charge of…
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ABVI clients complete Vision Loss Self-Management Seminar
December 21, 2019
Clients from the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) recently participated in a Vision Loss Self-Management Seminar funded by a Community Engagement Grant from Trident United…
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Awards presented at Greenville Tech commencement
December 21, 2019More than 330 graduates participated in Greenville Technical College (GTC) Commencement Exercises held Friday, December 20 at the Greenville Convention Center. Three graduates – Kaitlin Abercrombie, Clifford “Brock” Anders, and…
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Diversey acquires AHP® intellectual property from Virox Technologies, Inc.
December 21, 2019
FORT MILL, SC –Diversey, Inc., a global leader in healthcare and infection prevention products and solutions, announced the acquisition of the global intellectual property rights related to Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide®…
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Domtar board members recognized as WomenInc.’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors
December 21, 2019
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation congratulates three of its board members, Giannella Alvarez, Mary A. Winston and Pamela B. Strobel, on being named to WomenInc. Magazine’s list of 2019…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation announces promotions
December 21, 2019
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has promoted three managers to directors. Meredith Mathews has been named Program Director. She joined the Foundation as a project assistant in…
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Cory Patterson selected for State Farm’s Inaugural Rising Stars Academy
December 20, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Cory Patterson was selected by State Farm to participate in their inaugural Rising Star Academy. Hosted at State Farm’s corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois, the…
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Milliken & Company Innovations earn R&D 100 award recognition
December 20, 2019
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced DeltaMax Performance Modifiers and Polartec Power Air fabric each won an R&D 100 award. D2 Convertible Flooring was selected as a finalist. All…
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Sea Pro Boats, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County
December 20, 2019
More Than $3 Million Investment Creating 135 New Jobs Sea Pro Boats, LLC, a saltwater fishing boat manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Fairfield County. The more than $3…
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Alorica expanding operations in Charleston County
December 20, 2019
$1.2 million Investment Will Create More Than 300 New Jobs Alorica announced plans to expand its current operations in Charleston County. The $1.2 million investment will create more than 300…
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Graham helps secure $138 million for Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
December 19, 2019
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made the following statements after the Senate voted in support of $138 million for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. “This is a giant step forward and…
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Nelson Mullins elects Eric Smith to partnership
December 19, 2019
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Eric Smith to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2020. Smith, formerly an associate, practices in Greenville and focuses on the…
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United Way of the Piedmont awards Program Excellence Awards to six nonprofits at the annual Community Investment breakfast
December 19, 2019United Way of the Piedmont celebrated the conclusion of this year’s Community Investment Process with the annual Community Investment Breakfast at First Baptist Spartanburg. At the event, United Way awarded…
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