Rotarians Tour Ronald McDonald House
May 29, 2019
Capital Rotarians toured Columbia’s Ronald McDonald House on May 29, getting a firsthand look at how it provides a comforting atmosphere for families and children in times of medical crisis.…
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Four Adams and Reese Attorneys Recognized in South Carolina Super Lawyers (by Thomson Reuters) 2019
May 29, 2019Adams and Reese is pleased to announce the inclusion of four attorneys in the 2019 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers (by Thomson Reuters), which includes the publication’s “Rising Stars”…
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The COMET reactivates bus service along I-26 corridor to Newberry
May 28, 2019
The COMET has reactivated bus service along I-26 to Newberry. The route is known as Route 93X – I-26 Express takes passengers between Newberry, Samsung, Little Mountain, Chapin, Ballentine, Prisma…
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4-star Morningstar Ratings Overall continue for Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis composites
May 28, 2019
Wallick Investments, LLC’s chief equity composite strategy, WI Core Growth, received a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM among 162 mid-cap blend products as of March 31, 2019 for 3-year, 5-year,…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 27, 2019
May 28, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/24/2019 to 05/30/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aladdin 1 $91,500,929 $116,805,962 2 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum 2 $24,587,676…
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Board of Trustees approves teacher salary increase in FY20 budget
May 28, 2019The Charleston County School (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved a balanced FY20 General Fund budget for the 2019-202 school year tonight totaling $537,015,665. Highlights CCSD will use $1.1 million…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
May 28, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Crawford Prezioso represented Prez Chem in the…
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Town of Lexington expands downtown parking with 165 new spots
May 28, 2019The Town of Lexington is once again expanding public parking within our revitalized downtown. In collaboration with Masonic Lodge #152, approximately 165 parking spots will be created at N. Church…
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Furman University student Ariel Gale named Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
May 28, 2019
Ariel Gale, a Furman University student from Knoxville, Tennessee, has received a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s preeminent undergraduate award in the sciences. The Goldwater scholarships are presented annually…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art offers free admission to military families through Blue Star Museums
May 28, 2019
Today, The Gibbes Museum of Art announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and…
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David Platts announced as next executive director of South Carolina Arts Commission
May 28, 2019
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) Board of Directors announced David Platts of Lancaster as the agency’s new executive director effective July 1, 2019. Platts currently serves as arts and…
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Magnolia Gardens Lantern Festival will glow in November 2019
May 28, 2019
Chinese lanterns will glow for four months beginning Nov. 15 at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, illuminating America’s oldest garden at night for the first time in its history. Magnolia Plantation…
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The Innovate Fund wins $60 million in New Markets Tax Credits
May 28, 2019
The Innovate Fund announced it was awarded a $60 million allocation of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) by the Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI Fund) of the U.S. Department…
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Five Points Association names Kelsey Desender as Executive Director
May 28, 2019The Five Points Association announced Kelsey Desender has been named Executive Director. Desender takes over for her predecessor of six years, Amy Beth Franks, who remains an active part of…
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Benson receives Lifetime Achievement Award
May 28, 2019
P. George Benson, professor of decision sciences in the College of Charleston’s Department of Supply Chain and Information Management and former College of Charleston president (2007–14), was recently presented with the Albert…
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Generation NEXT Franchise Brands announces $2 million franchise contract for Columbia
May 28, 2019
Agreement Includes Initial Purchase of 20 Robotic Vending Kiosks and Commitments to Buy an Additional 24 Units Generation NEXT Franchise Brands, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Reis & Irvy’s, has…
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Green Cloud recognized as a Top Workplace in South Carolina for three consecutive years
May 28, 2019
Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a cloud technology solutions provider, has been awarded a “Top Workplace 2019” honor in South Carolina for third year in a row. “Top Workplaces” is…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer welcomes new associate in Greenville office
May 28, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces that Richard Jackson has joined their Greenville office as a vice president specializing in investment properties. Mr. Jackson has previous commercial real estate experience…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Frank Davis joins SCCI Board of Directors
May 28, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Frank Davis has joined the Board of Directors of South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI). SCCI is the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am and was…
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Create And Creme
May 28, 2019
Eminent Medical Supplies also known as EMS is a local startup business, aiming to make patients who are admitted to the hospital more comfortable with their product the Bed Caddy.…
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Tour of Homes June 8-23
May 28, 2019
2019 TOUR OF HOMES will be held June 8-23 Columbia’s Largest Open House of New Homes is the 2019 TOUR OF HOMES held over three weekends in June from 11:00…
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Local business raises funds for local non profit
May 24, 2019
During the month of April, otherwise known as Earth Month, Ivy Salon raised funds for Friends of the Reedy River through their Earth Month raffle and an event, Block Party…
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DHG welcomes Kristin Balding Gutting as a Managing Director in Federal Tax Specialty Services
May 24, 2019
Dixon Hughes Goodman welcomed Kristin Balding Gutting as Managing Director in DHG’s Federal Tax Specialty Services practice where she will focus on tax controversy and tax planning matters. Kristin will…
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Michelin’s innovative Youth Apprenticeship program certified by U.S. Department of Labor
May 24, 2019
Michelin was honored by the U.S. Department of Labor for its Youth Apprenticeship program that exposes high school students to advanced manufacturing careers. Now in its second year, the program…
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City of Columbia’s 40-year record for Tree City USA
May 24, 2019The City of Columbia’s Public Works Department announced that the City of Columbia set a record for being named a Tree City USA city for the past 40 years. Columbia…
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Spectrum Quartz launching new Dillon County manufacturing operations
May 24, 2019
Quartz Slab Products Manufacturer and Distributor Creating More Than 150 Jobs Spectrum Quartz, part of the Hirsch Glass Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of quartz and other glass products, today…
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2019 Midlands LLS Man & Woman of the Year winners
May 24, 2019The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s South Carolina Chapter Announces 2019 Midlands Man & Woman of the Year Winners On May 16th we announced a Lexington woman and a Columbia man…
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Brighton Swim Academy opens in Mount Pleasant
May 24, 2019
Most parents understand the importance of enrolling their children in swim lessons, especially in the Charleston area where water is everywhere. Yet, finding a comfortable and accessible space with quality…
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New chairman of the S.C. State Workforce Development Board
May 24, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has appointed Donald R. Tomlin, Jr. to serve as chairman of the South Carolina State Workforce Development Board. A longtime South Carolina-based investor…
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U.S. Waffle Company launching new Pickens County facility
May 24, 2019
Frozen Food Processing Facility to Create 114 New Jobs U.S. Waffle Company today announced plans to launch a new frozen food processing facility in Pickens County. The company’s $22.1 million…
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Callison Tighe sponsors Military Appreciation Days at EdVenture
May 24, 2019
Callison Tighe is helping EdVenture honor those who serve by becoming a sponsor at the museum’s three Military Appreciation Days this year. On Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and…
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Richland Library Memorial Day Schedule
May 24, 2019
All Richland Library locations will close Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Local residents will still be able to access the library’s resources and…
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Hall of Fame endorses Lott in re-election bid
May 24, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF), the Palmetto State’s premier martial arts organization, announced the endorsement of Richland County Sheriff Leon…
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Richland Library Composes Musical Start to 2019 Summer Learning Challenge
May 23, 2019
WHAT: Summer Learning Challenge Kickoff, featuring Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats WHEN: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1 WHERE: Richland Library Sandhills 763 Fashion Dr., Columbia, SC 29229…
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Wishes in Bloom raises record funds in the Lowcountry for Make-A-Wish and reveals a Wish LIVE
May 23, 2019
On May 19, 2019, the Lowcountry community enriched the garden with hope and strength for wish kids at the third annual Wishes in Bloom garden party hosted by Magnolia Plantation…
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ArtFields Jr. highlights student viewpoints
May 23, 2019
The ArtFields Jr. Art Competition featured works from three Lexington County School District One schools and their talented artists. As part of the annual ArtFields festival in Lake City, the…
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Lisa Marshall Coleman joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 23, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lisa Marshall Coleman has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A native of South Carolina, Coleman received…
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SC Ports Authority Reports 10 Percent Volume Growth
May 23, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported 10.4 percent fiscal year-to-date container volume growth, with nearly 2 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled since July. SCPA moved 204,621 TEUs across the…
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Christ Church Episcopal School announces new Head of School
May 23, 2019
Christ Church Episcopal School announced that David Padilla will serve as the ninth Head of School beginning July 2020. Faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and school community members welcomed David…
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New law firm formed, SMITH | ROBINSON
May 23, 2019
Murrell Smith, Jr.and Jonathan M. Robinson announce the formation of Smith Robinson Holler DuBose and Morgan, LLC which opened its newly renovated Columbia location on May 1st at 2530 Devine…
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MUSC Health signs agreement with Hampton Regional Medical Center to transform rural health care delivery, expand access
May 23, 2019
Plan to leverage advanced practitioners, telehealth and MUSC specialty oversight MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), has signed a strategic alliance with Hampton…
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Furman Board of Trustees approves recommendations to rename hall, honor first African-American student
May 23, 2019
The Furman University Board of Trustees has approved a number of recommendations made by the board’s Special Committee on Slavery and Justice, including removing “James C.” from James C. Furman…
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The Cassina Group hires realtors Erik Taylor and Greg Boger
May 23, 2019
The Cassina Group, a boutique real estate firm in Charleston has hired Realtors Erik Tayor and Greg Boger. “We are thrilled to have Erik Taylor and Greg Boger as part…
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AI Changing Society, Culture
May 23, 2019
Rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing society and culture around the world, according to technology consultant Eric Davis, Capital Rotary’s May 22 guest speaker. Davis (shown with Rotarian…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics law firm adds three attorneys and expands into Georgia
May 23, 2019
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP (MMLG) announces the addition of attorneys Blair Cash, Megan Early-Soppa and Robert “Rocky” Rogers to the firm. “We are thrilled to have Blair, Megan, and…
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Attorney Scott Pierce joins Collins & Lacy
May 23, 2019
J. Scott Pierce has joined Collins & Lacy’s Columbia office as an associate in the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. The firm’s Retail and Hospitality Practice Group defends leading national…
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Eastover Solar launching Richland County solar project
May 22, 2019
Utility-scale solar developer investing $80 million in Eastover solar farm Eastover Solar – a wholly owned subsidiary of Community Energy, an experienced utility-scale solar project developer – announced plans to…
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Lowcountry Food Bank partners with Summer Food Service Program
May 22, 2019
Hundreds of food insecure children to receive summer meals The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is participating in the 2019 Summer Food Service Program, a program administered by the USDA. Through…
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Upstate International welcomes new board members
May 22, 2019
Upstate International announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors including Carmen Gallagher, Hispanic American Women’s Association, Jamie Patterson, Clemson MBA Director of Career Services and…
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Video tells the story of one South Carolinian on D-Day
May 22, 2019
On June 6, 1944, Lt. James Richard Mooneyhan landed on the stretch of Norman shoreline code-named Dog Green – the same sector of Omaha Beach depicted in the harrowing opening…
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