Community Development to host Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
April 10, 2017
The Community Development (CD) Department is committed to making the City of Columbia and its neighborhoods a better place to live, work and play. It administers federal, state and local…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital to sponsor Girlology and Guyology
April 10, 2017
Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital is sponsoring Girlology, “Something New About You,” for fourth and fifth grade girls from 1-3 p.m. and “Reproduction,” for fifth and sixth grade girls from 3:30-5:30…
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LHWH advertising wins international award for outstanding website
April 10, 2017
Lesnik Himmelsbach Wilson Hearl Advertising & Public Relations (LHWH) in Myrtle Beach, S.C., received an award for Outstanding Website from the prestigious Web Marketing Association (WMA) for LHWH’S design and development…
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Charleston Metro Chamber receives 5-Star accreditation for the third consecutive time
April 10, 2017
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has received 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber announced the accreditation of 13 chambers of commerce, including the Charleston Metro…
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SC Ports achieves record container volume in March
April 10, 2017
Today South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest monthly container volume in its history, with 192,411 twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) handled in March. The month was nearly 13 percent higher…
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Register Now: Tax Seminar for professionals working for school districts and universities
April 10, 2017
The SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is offering a tax seminar geared towards educational institutions. Tax professionals and managers working for school districts, public or private schools, and universities can enhance their…
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Register Now: Tax Seminar for professionals working for school districts and universities
April 10, 2017
The SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is offering a tax seminar geared towards educational institutions. Tax professionals and managers working for school districts, public or private schools, and universities can enhance their…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Document Controls Clerk
April 10, 2017
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Carolyn Lloyd as Document Controls Clerk. Lloyd has more than 25 years of document controls experience. She previously worked…
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Entrepreneurial students to compete for prize money
April 10, 2017
Ever wish you had a travel app that did it all – check airline and hotel prices, locate nearby restaurants, book Uber, keep your expense receipts and even find friends…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District receives top award from SCDHEC
April 10, 2017
Taylors Fire and Sewer District is announced that the district recently received the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment Control’s (SCDHEC) Facility Award of Excellence for 2016. The award…
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Caldwell Commercial represents The Cason Group, Inc in a lease renewal
April 10, 2017
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, The Cason Group, Inc, in the lease renewal of suite 209 at 159 Civitas Street, Mt. Pleasant,…
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Murphy & Grantland celebrates 20th Anniversary; From two attorneys to law firm that employs 60 people
April 10, 2017April 11, 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Murphy & Grantland law firm in Columbia. On April 11, 1997, J.R. Murphy, a former University of South Carolina soccer letterman,…
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Frampton Construction brings on marketing coordinator
April 10, 2017
Frampton Construction, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Katherine Panke as marketing coordinator in the…
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Charleston Young Professionals presents YP Fuel: Boardroom Confidential
April 10, 2017
Not all leaders wear suits and work from a corner office, however they all roll up their sleeves, create healthy disruption and have a lasting impact. Charleston Young Professionals…
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South Carolina attorney honored
April 10, 2017
The Legal Professionals Program at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is honoring South Carolina attorney Mike Ethridge with its Hazelden Excellence in Legal Community Leadership Award. The award is given…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names March Circle of Excellence recipients
April 10, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from March through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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GDG brings home coveted award from ARDA world annual convention 2017
April 10, 2017
Garvin Design Group, in collaboration with TAG Architecture, brought home the highly sought-after Award for Resort Architecture from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2017 Awards Gala Dinner at the…
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GDG brings home coveted award from ARDA world annual convention 2017
April 10, 2017
Garvin Design Group, in collaboration with TAG Architecture, brought home the highly sought-after Award for Resort Architecture from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2017 Awards Gala Dinner at the…
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Mary Black Foundation launches new initiative
April 10, 2017
The Mary Black Foundation announced a five-year Healthy Families Initiative to provide comprehensive, evidence-based parent education and supports intended to take the guesswork out of parenting. . Positive Parenting Program…
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Renovations planned for Class A office park Patewood
April 10, 2017
A New York-based firm, JFR Global Investments, has retained CBRE, Inc. as the exclusive leasing agent for the premier, Class A office park located at 10 Patewood Dr., 30 Patewood…
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More than 800 people feast at Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta downtown
April 10, 2017
The largest crowd in the history of The Old Cigar Warehouse helped usher in the region’s latest food festival, the Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila,…
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1 Million Cups Columbia relocates to Richland Library
April 10, 2017Today, 1 Million Cups Columbia, the region’s first and only event created for and by the entrepreneurial community, announced a relocation and a new strategic partnership with the Richland Library.…
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NAI Avant reports continued leasing velocity of northeast Columbia office building
April 10, 2017NAI Avant announced three leases, totaling more than ±11,586 square feet (SF), at a northeast suburban Columbia office building. Specialized Alternatives for Families, also known as SAFY, is one of…
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Medal of Honor recipient to address Military and Naval Society
April 10, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), will be the keynote speaker at the South Carolina Military and Naval Society’s…
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1 Million Cups Columbia relocates to Richland Library
April 10, 2017
Today, 1 Million Cups Columbia, the region’s first and only event created for and by the entrepreneurial community, announced a relocation and a new strategic partnership with the Richland Library.…
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Medal of Honor recipient to address Military and Naval Society
April 10, 2017
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), will be the keynote speaker at the South Carolina Military and Naval Society’s…
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More than 800 people feast at Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta downtown
April 10, 2017
The largest crowd in the history of The Old Cigar Warehouse helped usher in the region’s latest food festival, the Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hospitality, on-the-move
Murphy & Grantland celebrates 20th Anniversary; From two attorneys to law firm that employs 60 people
April 10, 2017
April 11, 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Murphy & Grantland law firm in Columbia. On April 11, 1997, J.R. Murphy, a former University of South Carolina soccer letterman,…
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NAI Avant reports continued leasing velocity of northeast Columbia office building
April 10, 2017
NAI Avant announced three leases, totaling more than ±11,586 square feet (SF), at a northeast suburban Columbia office building. Specialized Alternatives for Families, also known as SAFY, is one of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Renovations planned for Class A office park Patewood
April 10, 2017
A New York-based firm, JFR Global Investments, has retained CBRE, Inc. as the exclusive leasing agent for the premier, Class A office park located at 10 Patewood Dr., 30 Patewood…
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S.C. National Guard commander receives second star
April 9, 2017
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, deputy adjutant general, S.C. National Guard, received his second star (promoted from brigadier general to major…
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Richland County heightens efforts to limit oils, grease that damage sewer lines
April 8, 2017
Clogged pipes and sewer backups can increase costs for taxpayers, which is why Richland County Utilities is expanding oversight of the types of discharge that flow into the County’s sanitary…
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Rawlings LaMotte joins Midtown Office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
April 8, 2017
The Midtown Office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is pleased to announce that Rawlings LaMotte, a well-known Columbia real estate professional with nearly 20 years of excellent client service, has…
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S.C. National Guard commander receives second star
April 8, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, deputy adjutant general, S.C. National Guard, received his second star (promoted from brigadier general to major…
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Chuck Nicholas named SC District Communicator of the Year
April 7, 2017
The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) recently awarded Bob Jones Academy (BJA) professor Chuck Nicholas the District Communicator of the Year Award at the South Carolina District Qualifier tournament…
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EDTS adds 3 I.T. professionals, promotes Mahmood to HR Manager
April 7, 2017
EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across the Southeast, has added professionals Daniel Gillam, Paul…
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Tebow Homers, Fireflies Cruise in Season Opener
April 7, 2017Outfielder Tim Tebow homered in his first at-bat as a Firefly and Columbia whizzed past the Augusta GreenJackets on Thursday, opening the 2017 season with a resounding 14-7 win. Michael…
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Chuck Nicholas named SC District Communicator of the Year
April 7, 2017
The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) recently awarded Bob Jones Academy (BJA) professor Chuck Nicholas the District Communicator of the Year Award at the South Carolina District Qualifier tournament…
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EDTS adds 3 I.T. professionals, promotes Mahmood to HR Manager
April 7, 2017
EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across the Southeast, has added professionals Daniel Gillam, Paul…
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Statement by Graham & McCain on military strikes in Syria
April 6, 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) released the following statement on tonight’s military strikes in Syria: “We salute the skill and professionalism of…
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Statement by Graham & McCain on military strikes in Syria
April 6, 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) released the following statement on tonight’s military strikes in Syria: “We salute the skill and professionalism of…
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GSSM Students Take Home 61 SCJAS Awards
April 6, 2017
Fifty-four students from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) took home 61 awards from the SC Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) Annual Spring Meeting. The 2017…
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GSSM Students Take Home 61 SCJAS Awards
April 6, 2017
Fifty-four students from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) took home 61 awards from the SC Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) Annual Spring Meeting. The 2017…
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Office of Business Opportunities to Host Outreach Event
April 6, 2017The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting a Subcontractor Outreach Event for the upcoming Canal Clearwell & High Service Pump Station Rooms 2 & 3 Improvements Project. …
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Winthrop’s founding president to be inducted into South Carolina Hall of Fame
April 6, 2017
In May, Winthrop University founder David Bancroft Johnson will take his place in the South Carolina Hall of Fame at a special ceremony held at the university he loved and…
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FREE Family Fun at the Forest Acres Festival!
April 6, 2017
Join us for the BEST FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL of the year! The Rotary Club of Forest Acres proudly presents the 18th Annual Forest Acres Festival on May 20th from 10am –…
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Adrianne Beasley named director of aerospace initiatives
April 6, 2017
Adrianne Beasley has been tapped to replace Deborah Cameron as director of aerospace initiatives for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. After three years leading the Council’s SC Aerospace initiative,…
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Adrianne Beasley named director of aerospace initiatives
April 6, 2017
Adrianne Beasley has been tapped to replace Deborah Cameron as director of aerospace initiatives for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. After three years leading the Council’s SC Aerospace initiative,…
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7th Annual Rainbow International Charity Golf Classic and Auction
April 6, 2017
The 7th Annual Rainbow International Charity Golf Classic and Auction benefits three young, local mothers battling late-stage cancer. For the fifth year, The Sparkle Caps Project will be the sponsor…
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EDTS adds 3 I.T. professionals, promotes Mahmood to HR Manager
April 6, 2017EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across the Southeast, has added professionals Daniel Gillam, Paul…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
