Youth Corps announces class of 2013-2014
August 16, 2013
COLUMBIA, SC – Youth Corps, a leadership program for outstanding ninth and tenth graders from Midlands schools, announced the class members for 2013-2014. This group of students will take part…
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Senate’s End Hosts Smoke on the Water Barbeque Competition
August 15, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 14, 2013 – Senate’s End, Columbia’s premier event space and the home of Dupre Catering & Events and 302 Artisans at Senate’s End (316 Senate Street),…
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SC Bar Foundation awards $1.88 million in grants
August 14, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 13, 2013 – The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded $1.88 million in grant funds to support civil legal aid, law related education and other legal…
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S.C. Bar Young Lawyers receive four ABA Awards of Achievement
August 14, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 14, 2013 – The S.C. Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) won four prestigious Awards of Achievement at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting on Aug. 10…
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Annual Viva La Vista brings Tasty Food to the Vista, Legendary reggae artists The Wailers to headline event
August 1, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – September 7 2013 – Columbia’s Congaree Vista Guild is hosting its annual Viva La Vista, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. The sixth annual Viva La Vista will provide…
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Congaree Vista Guild Announces Vista Retailers’ Tax-Free Weekend Specials
July 31, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 31, 2013 – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in…
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Youth Corps Announces New Board Members
July 25, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2013 – Youth Corps, a leadership program for outstanding ninth and tenth graders from Midlands schools, announced the Board of Directors for 2013-2014. This group…
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Nancye Bailey Joins Youth Corps Board of Directors
July 24, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2013 – Carolina Event Consultants’ president Nancye Bailey has joined the Board of Directors for Youth Corps, a leadership program for outstanding ninth and tenth…
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Janell Rohan Joins Nickelodeon Theatre as Director of Programming
July 23, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 23, 2013 – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house theater and a leading voice for media arts in the Southeast, has named Janell…
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Tapp’s Arts Center Announces August 2013 Exhibit “The Art of Healing” & Seeks Participants Interesting in Healing Through Art
July 5, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 5, 2013 – Tapp’s Arts Center, Columbia’s center for art, music and performing arts and artists’ studios, announces “The Art of Healing,” a unique exhibit showcasing…
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Humane Society Names Joseph Savitz Volunteer of the Year and Names New Officers to Board of Directors
June 14, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – June 7, 2013 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which offers low-cost spay and neuter surgeries to end animal overpopulation and investigates and…
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in the Vista for Tuesday, June 18
June 14, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – June 13, 2013 – The Congaree Vista Guild and Butler Properties and Development will host a grandopening ribbon cutting for Chipotle Mexican Grill in the Congaree Vistawith…
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Glenforest Clubs 4 Camps Golf Tournament: Thursday, June 20th
June 6, 2013Announcing 3nd Annual “Clubs 4 Camps” Golf Tournament: Thursday, June 20th 2013 West Columbia, SC- Glenforest School, a K-12, non-profit school for children who learn differently, presents the third annual “Clubs 4…
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The Animal Mission to Benefit from “Dressed to the CaNines” at Tapp’s Arts Center Wednesday, June 5
June 3, 2013WHAT: The Animal Mission and Richland County Sheriff’s Department K9 Division will benefit from “The Animal Attraction” and “Dressed to the CaNines,” two animal-focused arts events at Tapp’s Arts Center.…
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The Nickelodeon Theatre Introduces “National Treasures,” First Curated Series
May 29, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 29, 201# – “National Treasures: A Retrospective of American Classics,” the Nickelodeon Theatre’s first curated series, will begin playing at the Nickelodeon Theatre for 12 consecutive…
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The Humane Society Awarded ASPCA Grant
May 28, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 28, 2013 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Columbia, which strives to end animal overpopulation by offering low-cost spay and neuter…
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The Animal Mission to Benefit from “The Animal Attraction” and “Dressed to the CaNines” at Tapp’s Arts Center
May 28, 2013WHAT: The Animal Mission and Richland County Sheriff’s Department K9 Division will benefit from “The Animal Attraction” and “Dressed to the CaNines,” two animal-focused arts events at Tapp’s Arts Center.…
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Terra Weclomes Michael Fomby as General Manager
May 21, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 21, 2013 – Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s seasonal preparation of Southern dishes using local products whenever possible at 100 State Street in West…
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Congaree Vista Guild Welcomes NAI Avant to the Neighborhood
May 17, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 17, 2013 – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in…
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See Spot Run Annual 5K Run/Walk to Benefit The Humane Society
May 9, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 9, 2013 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which strives to end the overpopulation of unwanted animals by offering low-cost spay and…
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Irmo Police Department is recognized as a Traffic Safe Community
May 7, 2013IRMO, SC – May 7, 2013 – The Town of Irmo was recognized with a joint resolution from the South Carolina Legislature after being designated a Traffic Safe Community by…
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Seventh Annual Indie Grits Festival 2013 Announces Increases in Attendance and Film Winners
May 2, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 2, 2013 – After a successful Indie Grits Festival 2013, festival organizers announce that festival attendance increased over 2012’s festival, while approximately 25 percent of festival…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful welcomes New Board Member
April 30, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 30, 2013 – Keep the Midlands Beautiful welcomes Mark Harmon to the Keep the Midlands Beautiful Board of Directors. In his early days growing up in…
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Irmo's Tim Whipple and star athletes speak to the Rotary Club of Lake Murray
April 24, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 24, 2013 – The speaker at the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo was Tim Whipple, Irmo High School head basketball coach of the reigning 4A High…
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Giant Yard Sale to Benefit The Humane Society
April 23, 2013COLUMBIA, Sc – April 23, 2013 – The Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which strives to end the overpopulation of unwanted animals by offering low-cost spay and…
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Vista Guild Hosts 22nd Annual Artista Vista April 25-27
April 23, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 25, 2013 – Artista Vista, The Midlands’ longest running gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27, 2013. Vista artists and galleries will…
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Chapin’s We Care Competing for $25,000 Grant on Facebook
April 14, 2013200 Causes Battling for Top 40 Spots in State Farm Neighborhood Assist contest CHAPIN, SC – April 9, 2013 – Chapin’s We Care Center is one of 200 causes competing…
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John S. Nichols Named 'Lawyer of the Year'
April 2, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 2, 2013 – SC Lawyers Weekly, the state’s top source for legal information for practicing attorneys, has named John Shannon Nichols the 2013 “Lawyer of the…
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CCRA Names Peggy Gainey REALTOR® of the Year
February 28, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – February 28, 2013 – Peggy Gainey, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Advantage Group, was recently named 2012 REALTOR® of the Year by the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association (CCRA). She…
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Terminix Announces Promotion and New Employees at Corporate Office
February 26, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – February 26, 2013 – Terminix Service, Inc.announced the promotion of Tami Smith to Accounting Supervisor, andwelcomed two new members to their team. Smith (pictured left), who…
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Recleim establishes first facility in Aiken County
February 20, 2013$40.6 million investment expected to create 200 new jobs AIKEN, SC – February 20, 2013 – Gov. Nikki Haley along with officials from Recleim, a start-up recycler of appliances and…
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Local Business Owner Honors Those Who Came Before Her, Celebrates Black History Month
February 13, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – February 13, 2013 – Every February 14th, president and CEO, Diane Sumpter celebrates the anniversary of her company, DESA, Inc. This year, while celebrating DESA’s 27 years…
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Youth Corps Uses Valentine’s Day To Teach Important Buisiness Skills
February 12, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – February 13, 2013 – Youth Corps, a local leadership program for high school students, will wrap up their business module on Thursday, February 14 with Valentine’s Day…
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Commerce looking for photos that define rural South Carolina
January 23, 20139th annual Rural Summit contest open to amateur photographers COLUMBIA, SC – January 23, 2013 – Have a photo that encapsulates rural life in the Palmetto State? Send it to Commerce…
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Commerce looking for photos that define rural South Carolina
January 23, 20139th annual Rural Summit contest open to amateur photographers COLUMBIA,SC – January 23, 2013 – Have a photo that encapsulates rural life inthe Palmetto State? Send it to Commerce and you…
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Anderson County Opens New 911 Unified Emergency Communications Center
January 21, 2013GILBERT, SC – January 21, 2013 – In August 2012, the Anderson CountyEmergency Services Division deployed Avtec’s Scout™ radio dispatchconsoles to control emergency communications across 780 square miles ofmountainous terrain…
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Greater Lexington Chamber opens rooms for event rentals
January 21, 2013LEXINGTON, SC – January 21, 2013 – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center has opened two of its meeting spaces for its members and the public to rent. “Providing…
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Anderson County Opens New 911 Unified Emergency Communications Center
January 21, 2013GILBERT, SC – January 21, 2013 – In August 2012, the Anderson County Emergency Services Division deployed Avtec’s Scout™ radio dispatch consoles to control emergency communications across 780 square miles…
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23 Senior Advisors announced for Liberty Fellowship’s 9th Class
January 20, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – January 20, 2013 – How do you move from thought to action to make South Carolina a better state? Take a close look at the newest Senior…
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23 Senior Advisors announced for Liberty Fellowship’s 9th Class
January 20, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – January 20, 2013 – How do you move from thought toaction to make South Carolina a better state? Take a close look at thenewest Senior Advisors for…
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The Price Group Welcomes Rachel Booth
January 16, 2013COLUMBIA, SC January 16, 2013 – The Price Group, Independent Educational Consultants, announces the newest member of its staff. Rachel S. Booth joins The Price Group as the Intake Specialist…
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Diageo Signs New Distribution Agreements and New Brokerage Agreement with The Charmer Sunbelt Group
January 14, 2013Agreements Apply to Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2013 – Diageo, the world’s leading spirits, wine and…
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Diageo Signs New Distribution Agreements and New Brokerage Agreement with The Charmer Sunbelt Group
January 14, 2013Agreements Apply to Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia COLUMBIA,SC – January 14, 2013 – Diageo, the world’s leading spirits, wine andbeer company,…
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SHE Columbia: The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend hits the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, February 8 – 10
January 14, 2013Benefiting The Women’s Shelter and Harvest Hope Food BankCOLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2013 – SHE Columbia: The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend is set for February 8 – 10, 2013 at…
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There’s Still Time to Volunteer for the World Beer Festival
January 14, 2013Columbia Opportunity Resource Organizes Massive Volunteer EffortCOLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2013 – Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), is currently organizing hundreds of volunteers for the 2013 World Beer Festival that…
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Free Pancakes at IHOP on February 5
January 14, 2013Fundraiser Aims to Raise $3 Million to Kick Off Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30th Anniversary GLENDALE, CA – January 14, 2013 – Batter up, breakfast lovers! IHOP®, one of America’s…
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Nickelodeon Theatre and Indie Grits Festival Awarded Grant from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
January 14, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 14, 2013 – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater and its annual independent film festival, Indie Grits, have received a grant…
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Free Pancakes at IHOP on February 5
January 14, 2013Fundraiser Aims to Raise $3 Million to Kick Off Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30th Anniversary GLENDALE,CA – January 14, 2013 – Batter up, breakfast lovers! IHOP®, one ofAmerica’s most popular…
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Deadline Extended for 2013 Small Business Award Nominations
January 9, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 9, 2013 – The U.S. Small BusinessAdministration has extended the nomination deadline for the 2013 smallbusiness awards through Thursday, January 31. The SBA South CarolinaDistrict Office…
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Deadline Extended for 2013 Small Business Award Nominations
January 9, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 9, 2013 – The U.S. Small Business Administration has extended the nomination deadline for the 2013 small business awards through Thursday, January 31. The SBA South…
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