Leadership Columbia Class Unveils Completed Class Project
May 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Leadership Columbia, a program for existing and emerging leaders sponsored by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, unveiled their class project yesterday on the grounds of The Hearth…
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County to Celebrate Public Works Week
May 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is bringing out the heavy equipment next week to celebrate National Public Works Week. The County’s Public Works Division is holding a parade featuring a…
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Rainbow International Raises $36,000 at 4th Annual Rainbow Charity Golf Classic
May 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On May 6th, Rainbow International of Columbia hosted the 4th Annual Rainbow Charity Golf Classic and Auction at Cobblestone Park Golf Course. This event benefits two young…
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Former CSC Director Joins TCube Solutions
May 16, 2014
Chris Mercer brings 29 years experience in P&C systems integration and innovation COLUMBIA, SC, May 13, 2014: TCube Solutions, Inc. announced today the addition of Chris Mercer to TCube’s team…
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Colliers International brings Pitas Mediterranean Restaurant to the Bank of America Plaza
May 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Allen Wilkerson negotiated a lease to bring Pitas Mediterranean Restaurant, at the Bank of America Plaza, located at 1901 Main Street. Wilkerson represented the landlord,…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley On April 2014 Unemployment Rate
May 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement in response to South Carolina’s unemployment rate decreasing to 5.3 percent in April from 5.5 percent in March. This is…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley On April 2014 Unemployment Rate
May 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement in response to South Carolina’s unemployment rate decreasing to 5.3 percent in April from 5.5 percent in March. This is…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2014
May 16, 2014
Unemployment Rate Decreases; Lowest Rate Since June 2001 COLUMBIA, SC The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent in April down from March’s rate of 5.5 percent. The…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2014
May 16, 2014
Unemployment Rate Decreases; Lowest Rate Since June 2001 COLUMBIA, SC The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent in April down from March’s rate of 5.5 percent. The…
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District Five principal receives Outstanding Educator Award
May 15, 2014
IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five administrator has received this year’s Columbia College Wil Lou Gray Outstanding Educator Award. Chapin Middle School Principal Anna Miller was presented with…
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Coakley joins Lexington One
May 15, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – At a special board meeting/board budget workshop of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held on April 29, 2014, the board approved the hire…
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Adrian Peterson Speaks at YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women Prayer Breakfast, May 9, 2014
May 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Adrian Peterson, former NFL player with the Chicago Bears, spoke at the YMCA of Columbia and Palmetto Center for Women’s Annual Prayer breakfast on Friday morning, May 9, 2014.…
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EPA Proposes Updates to Emissions Standards for Refineries to Protect Nearby Neighborhoods
May 15, 2014Proposed steps will protect public health and improve air quality WASHINGTON, DC – After receiving input from stakeholders including community groups, industry and the states, the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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EPA Proposes Updates to Emissions Standards for Refineries to Protect Nearby Neighborhoods
May 15, 2014Proposed steps will protect public health and improve air quality WASHINGTON, DC – After receiving input from stakeholders including community groups, industry and the states, the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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Hack for SC Coming to IT-oLogy
May 15, 2014Hackers and other techies will be joining forces with the power of artists, librarians and community leaders May 31 – June 1 COLUMBIA, SC – Hackers and other techies…
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Wastequip Expands Manufacturing Footprint in the Southeast
May 15, 2014New Blacksburg, S.C. Facility to Service the Carolinas and Georgia CHARLOTTE, NC – Wastequip® announces the opening of its newest manufacturing facility in Blacksburg, S.C.…
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Richland One Superintendent Dr. Percy Mack Announces Plans To Retire June 30
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – After leading the district for six years, Richland One Superintendent Dr. Percy Mack has announced his plans to retire effective June 30, 2014. The Richland One Board of…
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Colonial Life names Cathy Brooks Volunteer of the Year
May 14, 2014Annual award recognizes employee for significant contributions to community COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company has named Cathy Brooks winner of its Volunteer of the Year…
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Reunion of Friends at SC Book Festival
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – When the South Carolina Book Festival begins on May 16, there were be a reunion of two friends who haven’t seen each other in forty-four years. “It was…
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Five After Five Canceled this Week Due to Inclement Weather
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Five After Five concert set for tomorrow, May 15, featuring Weaving The Fate and Death of Paris, has been canceled due to inclement weather projected to hit Columbia.…
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Dent Middle School Celebrates Two Law Related Education Awards
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dent Middle School is receiving two awards from the South Carolina Bar Law Related Education (LRE) Division. Dent was named the 2014 LRE Middle School of the…
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Promotional Ceremony CPD’s Second In Command Named; Service Pins Awarded
May 14, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Police Chief William ‘Skip” Holbrook proudly announced three significant promotions this morning at Columbia Police Headquarters. Most notably, he named his second in command. This morning’s…
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The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council’s Board of Advisors
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In celebration of 50 years of service to the Midlands, the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC), a non-profit organization which serves to promote harmony, mutual respect and…
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Veteran business journalist named to fellowship at UofSC
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Mark W. Tatge, a journalist who has spent more than 30 years working for the nation’s leading business reporting outlets, is the first recipient of the Baldwin Business…
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Young Promoted to Development Director for Children’s Hospital at Palmetto Health Foundation
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health Foundation is pleased to announce Priscilla Young has been promoted to Development Director for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. In her new role at Palmetto Health Foundation,…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina Announces Continued Improvement in Graduation Rates in New Report Released Today
May 14, 2014TV Ads by Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Highlight Leading Reasons Why Kids Drop Out, Including Hunger, Homelessness, Lack of Medical Care COLUMBIA, SC – As kids around the country are graduating, Communities In…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina Announces Continued Improvement in Graduation Rates in New Report Released Today
May 14, 2014TV Ads by Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Highlight Leading Reasons Why Kids Drop Out, Including Hunger, Homelessness, Lack of Medical Care COLUMBIA, SC – As kids around the country are graduating, Communities In…
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Mayor Issues Proclamation to North Columbia Business Association for Small Business Week
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, City Councilman Sam Davis presented the North Columbia Business Association (NCBA) with a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council. The proclamation…
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NAI Avant Represents Garden & Gun, LLC in the ±19,726 Square Foot Lease in the Historic Cigar Factory, Charleston
May 14, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – David Ingle, Senior Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the tenant, Garden & Gun, LLC in the leasing of ±19,726 square feet of office space…
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NAI Avant Represents Garden & Gun, LLC in the ±19,726 Square Foot Lease in the Historic Cigar Factory, Charleston
May 14, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – David Ingle, Senior Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the tenant, Garden & Gun, LLC in the leasing of ±19,726 square feet of office space…
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SCRA Slated to Win American Business Awards
May 13, 2014Four SCRA Nominations Selected as Finalists for the Stevie® Awards COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA today announced that four company nominations were selected as finalists for the 2014 American Business Awards.…
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VA-DoD Joint Venture Wins Federal Executive Team Award
May 13, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance won the Federal Employee of the Year Team Award today for its collaboration to provide shared health care services to Veterans and…
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NAI Avant Completes Investment Sale of 105,000 SF Distribution Facility in Columbia
May 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant Senior Investment Broker, Dail Longaker, recently represented an investor in the acquisition of the 105,000 square foot Select Comfort distribution building located at 630 Western…
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Colliers International’s Tripp Bradley and Henry Moore Awarded CCIM Designation
May 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Tripp Bradley and Henry Moore of Colliers International were awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. A CCIM is a recognized expert…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 4748 Franchise Street
May 13, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented The InfingerFamily, LLC in the leasing of a 4,500 SF office/warehouse space…
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Winners announced in Magnolia Gardens poetry contest
May 13, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Two Summerville residents won the top prizes in Magnolia Plantation and Gardens’ poetry contest, “Sharing the Romance.” In the adult competition, Pam Stuart won $500 for her poem…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union Awards $7,500 in Scholarships
May 13, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union awarded $7,500 in scholarship prizes to three students. Ariel Jackson received the 1st Place prize of $4,000. Jackson attends West Ashley High…
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City of Columbia Public Safety Job Fair
May 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is excited to announce a Public Safety Job Fair to be held on Thursday, May 15, 2014 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Columbia…
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More Celebrities Added to NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Golf Tournament Benefiting Global Health Care Initiatives
May 13, 2014DANIEL ISLAND, SC – May 20, 2014 – Joining NEEDTOBREATHE on the golf course this month will be musicians Drew & Ellie Holcomb, Steven Curtis Chapman and Ed Roland of…
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SCCP executive dean moves on, campus deans take reins
May 13, 2014
Dr. Joseph DiPiro assumes dean position at Virginia Commonwealth University CHARLESTON, SC – After nine years of service to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the University of…
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Decker Boulevard Mural Project Paints Picture of Community Diversity, Partnership
May 13, 2014One of the Best Things in Richland County This Week COLUMBIA, SC – Children wearing paint-splattered clothing and smiles just as bright and colorful gathered Tuesday to put their special…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Sells Facility for Hogan Construction Location
May 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 10703 Old Anderson Highway in Powdersville, SC. Hogan Construction purchased the 6,539 sq.ft. office/warehouse building from Family Connection…
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JEDA Bonds Help SENIOR Solutions Serve Upstate Communities
May 13, 2014
Creates 15 New Jobs and Retains 139 Existing Jobs Anderson and Greenville, SC – Anderson and Greenville Counties SENIOR Solutions, a provider of senior care services across the Upstate, has…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Sells Former Nanoscreen Building
May 13, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of the former NanoScreen Building located at 1200 Charleston Regional Parkway in Charleston, South Carolina. Jessen Lane, LLC purchased…
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MUSC Commencement set for Friday, May 16 at 9 a.m.
May 13, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Approximately 870 graduates will receive degrees from the Medical University of South Carolina’s six colleges during commencement exercises scheduled for Friday, May 16, at 9 a.m. at…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Facilitates $300,000 Sale of an Industrial Building
May 13, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Thomas G. Buist, Jr., SIOR represented the Seller, Albert & Mary Ann Butler Family Partnership, LP, in the $300,000 sale of a 12,200…
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Richland County Council Chair Emphasizes Importance of Small Businesses
May 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Council Chair Norman Jackson joined other local officials Tuesday to herald the importance of small businesses in the community. In celebration of National Small Business…
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Tour of Homes Award Winners
May 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia presents the 2014 TOUR OF HOMES – Columbia’s Largest Open House of New Homes for Sale. The annual scattered-site showing…
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Former Commerce Secretary Joe Taylor, key partners announce creation of Southland Capital
May 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A new merchant bank and advisory firm has been created to serve the private equity market in South Carolina. The firm, Southland Capital Partners, and will be…
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Former Commerce Secretary Joe Taylor, key partners announce creation of Southland Capital
May 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A new merchant bank and advisory firm has been created to serve the private equity market in South Carolina. The firm, Southland Capital Partners, and will be…
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