Diamonds Direct to open newest location in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
November 19, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., plans to open the doors at its new Mt. Pleasant location in early December. This marks the…
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Small Business Saturdays: #SelfieSaturdays
November 15, 2015
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is partnering with local shopping districts for Small Business Saturdays. Citizens who shop in one of the seven designated districts and participate…
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Local retailer, Brittons, joins forces with popular brands and launches campaign for flood relief
November 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Brittons announced today they have joined forces with popular brands to raise money for the United Way of the Midlands as a part of their #BrittonsUnited campaign.…
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Food Lion announces 10 percent discount for active, retired and honorably discharged military ersonnel on Veterans Day
November 10, 2015GROCER TO DONATE MORE THAN 200,000 MEALS TO MILITARY FAMILIES SALISBURY, NC – In honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, Food Lion stores will offer a 10 percent…
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My 5 Favorite Fall Places in Columbia
November 6, 2015
By Jillian Owens Anyone who knows me at all knows I have a longstanding hatred of cold weather. I’ve tried various coping mechanisms over the years, but nothing has…
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Denny’s Corporation reports results for third quarter 2015
November 4, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC- Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN), franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2015. Third Quarter Summary…
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Walmart hires more than 2,751 U.S. Veterans in S.C. since launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment
November 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart announced today that it has hired more than 2,751 veterans across South Carolina since the launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May of 2013,…
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Walmart hires more than 2,751 U.S. Veterans in S.C. since launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment
November 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart announced today that it has hired more than 2,751 veterans across South Carolina since the launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May of 2013,…
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MACK Home celebrates women near and far
October 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – MACK Home, a retail home décor boutique and design firm offering furniture, lighting, tabletop accessories, art, jewelry and clothing, and owners and interior designers Marnie Clayton and Anna…
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The Joint Corp. targets Columbia for franchise expansion in South Carolina
October 29, 2015
Leading healthcare franchisor actively seeking franchisees in Columbia SCOTTSDALE, AR – The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) announced that it is actively seeking franchisees in Columbia for its chiropractic units…
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MACK Home celebrates women near and far
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – MACK Home, a retail home décor boutique and design firm offering furniture, lighting, tabletop accessories, art, jewelry and clothing, and owners and interior designers Marnie Clayton and Anna…
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2nd Sunday on King Street begins 6th year
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – On November 8, 2nd Sunday on King Street celebrates Autumn and the upcoming holiday season. This month in addition to alfresco dining, shopping opportunities and free 2-hour…
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Shops and galleries open late for October Vista Nights
October 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild announces its plans for October 2015’s Vista Nights. This event, which is free and open to the public and takes place on the…
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Shops and galleries open late for October Vista Nights
October 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild announces its plans for October 2015’s Vista Nights. This event, which is free and open to the public and takes place on the…
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BEN-NO-MO collapsible stand poised to change the tailgating accessories game
October 7, 2015
Innovative, industrial-strength product proves perfect for coolers, toolboxes, tabletop grills FLORENCE, SC – The brainchild of business partners Larry Lyerly, Jimmy Gregg, and Chad Lyerly; the BEN-NO-MO adjustable and collapsible stand for coolers,…
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Crafty Feast announces vendor list for December 13, 2015 Indie Craft Fair
September 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest independent craft fair, has released the jury-selected vendor list for its seventh annual, one-day-only market, featuring exclusive and funky handmade items by artists…
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LEXINGTON: Digital Doc announces newest location in Walmart
September 23, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – Welcome to the neighborhood, Digital Doc! Digital Doc’s newest location is now open for business. Conveniently located in the Walmart Supercenter on Lake Drive, Digital Doc delivers…
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New wine distributor opens in Charleston
September 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Fine Wines, LLC is now open serving the Greater Charleston region. This wholesale wine distributor will be offering only the best wines in the industry to…
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M. Dumas & Sons reinvests in historic downtown Charleston store with $2M renovation
September 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Over the past few months, M. Dumas & Sons, Charleston’s iconic menswear retailer, has invested approximately $2 million into the renovation of its iconic King Street retail store…
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Corradino joins Kia of Greenville as general manager
September 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Upstate’s newest Kia dealership, Kia of Greenville, has hired Peter Corradino as its general manager. A New Jersey native, Corridino brings 18 years of experience in…
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Chick-Fil-A breaks ground for NEW Midlands location
September 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Chick-fil-A broke ground for its newest location at Killian Crossing, located at the intersection of Killian and I-77. The Killian Crossing Chick-fil-A will open doors January 2016 and…
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What to Do, See, and Eat in Charleston, South Carolina
August 31, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Debra and Blake DuBose Charleston, SC is a fun, historical city filled with southern charm and warm hospitality. It is one of our favorite destinations…
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Congaree Vista Guild welcomes Meredith Atkinson as executive director
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC —The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a variety of restaurants, hotels, businesses, galleries, and homeowners in Columbia’s Vista, has hired Meredith Atkinson as its…
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Congaree Vista Guild welcomes Meredith Atkinson as executive director
August 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC —The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a variety of restaurants, hotels, businesses, galleries, and homeowners in Columbia’s Vista, has hired Meredith Atkinson as its…
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Leonard Fabrizio joins Brittons
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Brittons announces that Leonard Fabrizio has joined the retailer as a men’s clothing consultant. Leonard brings more than 50 years of experience in better men’s clothing. “There…
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Retailer Costco to build a store in northwest
August 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Recently submitted plans by national retailer Costco to build a store in northwest Richland County are generating broad public interest about the project. Costco’s updated plans are…
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GCM signs updated through Walmart Community Grant
August 10, 2015
GREER, SC – Greer Community Ministries’ entry signs received a fresh design recently with the help of a Walmart Community Grant. Walmart provided a $2, 246 to update the signs,…
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Baker Motor Company Named “Automotive News 100 Best Dealerships to Work For” in 2015
July 27, 2015
This is the third consecutive year the dealership has received this award CHARLESTON, SC – Tommy B. Baker, owner and president of Baker Motor Company Inc. in Charleston and Mount…
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Five Points & Devine Street Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale
July 27, 2015
Five Points merchants join together for great deals COLUMBIA, SC – Devine Street and Five Points merchants are teaming up August 7th – 9th for their 2nd annual joint…
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Dollar Tree Establishing Upstate Distribution Facility
July 14, 2015
Company Investing $104.4 Million To Create 400 New Jobs SPARTANBURG, SC – Dollar Tree, Inc. is establishing new distribution operations in the Upstate Corporate Park located in both Cherokee and Spartanburg counties.…
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Dollar Tree Establishing Upstate Distribution Facility
July 14, 2015
Company Investing $104.4 Million To Create 400 New Jobs SPARTANBURG, SC – Dollar Tree, Inc. is establishing new distribution operations in the Upstate Corporate Park located in both Cherokee and Spartanburg counties.…
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Five Points Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Events, Public Works and Community Art Projects throughout 2015
July 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Established in 1915, Five Points is commemorating its 100th year as downtown Columbia, S.C.’s original village neighborhood. A longstanding and well-loved Midlands destination for shopping, dining, recreating…
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Five Points Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Events, Public Works and Community Art Projects throughout 2015
July 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Established in 1915, Five Points is commemorating its 100th year as downtown Columbia, S.C.’s original village neighborhood. A longstanding and well-loved Midlands destination for shopping, dining, recreating…
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Shops and Galleries Open Late for July Vista Nights
July 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista,…
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Shops and Galleries Open Late for July Vista Nights
July 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista,…
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2015 Summer on Augusta Festival Announces Community Shuttle
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) announces the 2015 Summer on Augusta Festival, which takes place July 23 through July 25, and is presented by Virginia Hayes of…
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Shops and Galleries Open Late for June Vista Nights
June 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces…
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$25k Contribution from House of Raeford
June 10, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – House of Raeford Farms Inc., FLOCK program is making a $25,000 contribution to Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS) to provide funding for the purchase of a ‘mobile…
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Shops and Galleries Open Late for June Vista Nights
June 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces…
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Low-Price Grocery Leader ALDI Brings New Jobs to Sumter
May 20, 2015Local Hiring Event on June 3 Open to the Public COLUMBIA, SC – Known for offering wages and benefits that are higher than the national average for the retail industry, ALDI,…
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In South Carolina Walmart Provides $31.9 Million to Charitable Organizations During Last Fiscal Year
May 19, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced that over the last fiscal year they gave more than $1.47 billion in cash and in-kind contributions to support extensive social…
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Charleston Retailer featured on Mad Men
May 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – What happens when you’re sitting down one evening, watching your favorite television show, and notice that one of the characters is wearing an outfit that looks surprisingly…
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In South Carolina Walmart Provides $31.9 Million to Charitable Organizations During Last Fiscal Year
May 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced that over the last fiscal year they gave more than $1.47 billion in cash and in-kind contributions to support extensive social…
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City Center Partnership Unveils Main Street Historic District on Monday, May 4 at 1:00 pm
April 29, 2015Portions of Main, Blanding, Taylor, and Sumter Street Have Been Officially Listed on The National Register of Historic Places COLUMBIA, SC – City Center Partnership, in conjunction with Historic Columbia, will…
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Sylvan’s Jewelers to Renovate its Historic Main Street Store
April 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Sylvan’s Jewelers, a name synonymous with fine jewelry and timepieces in the city of Columbia since 1897, will renovate the interior of its historic location at 1500…
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Pay Raises for More Than 13,000 Walmart Associates in South Carolina Go Into Effect This Week
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – As part of Walmart’s additional $1 billion investment in its workers this year, Walmart is giving pay raises to 13,186 associates in South Carolina for the pay period…
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Pay Raises for More Than 13,000 Walmart Associates in South Carolina Go Into Effect This Week
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – As part of Walmart’s additional $1 billion investment in its workers this year, Walmart is giving pay raises to 13,186 associates in South Carolina for the pay period…
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Pay Raises for More Than 13,000 Walmart Associates in South Carolina Go Into Effect This Week
April 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – As part of Walmart’s additional $1 billion investment in its workers this year, Walmart is giving pay raises to 13,186 associates in South Carolina for the pay period…
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Walmart Launches Spring Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign
April 7, 2015Inviting Customers to Join the Fight Against Hunger in Three Simple Ways Walmart and six suppliers aim to donate enough to help Feeding America secure 75 million meals for affiliate…
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Walmart Launches Spring Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign
April 7, 2015Inviting Customers to Join the Fight Against Hunger in Three Simple Ways Walmart and six suppliers aim to donate enough to help Feeding America secure 75 million meals for affiliate…
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