Guitar Center Announces Store Grand Opening Celebration In Columbia
April 6, 2015
The Columbia Location is Guitar Center’s 266th Store and Will Feature Gear Giveaways, Live Music, Free On-Site Lessons, Guitar Repair Services and more COLUMBIA, SC – Guitar Center, the world’s largest instrument…
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Gigi’s Cupcakes Looks to Enter Columbia with New Bakery Prototype
March 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gigi’s Cupcakes, America’s largest gourmet cupcake and specialty baked goods franchise, is currently seeking local franchise partners to develop two new bakeries in Columbia. Gigi’s Cupcakes has…
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Amazon Expanding Lexington County Operations
March 10, 2015Company to Hire Additional 500 Employees for its West Columbia, S.C. Fulfillment Center COLUMBIA, SC – Amazon, a global leader in e-commerce, announced plans to hire 500 additional full-time…
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Local Harley-Davidson Dealership Recognized
March 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Harley Haven was awarded with the Harley-Davidson® Motor Company Silver Bar & Shield Circle of Achievement award for the 2014 calendar year. Harley Haven earned the Silver Circle of Achievement…
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Food Lion Feeds Launches “Groceries for Good” Campaign to Help Feed Local Families Struggling with Hunger
February 25, 2015
Campaign to Run in all Food Lion Stores Feb. 25-March 17 CHARLESTON, SC – Food Lion is partnering with its MVP customers and vendors in its more than 1,100…
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Five Points Association to Host Month Long Blood Drive
February 9, 2015COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 9, 2015) – In honor of the Five Points’ Centennial, the Five Points Association has teamed up with the American Red Cross to host a month long blood…
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Premier Laser Spa Opening New Center in Columbia
February 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Premier Laser Spa, a leading national provider of laser hair removal services, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest center in Columbia, South Carolina. Michael Linehan,…
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Walmart Brings Convenience, Affordable Grocery Options and New Jobs to Orangeburg
January 26, 2015Walmart Neighborhood Market offers local fresh food favorites and delivers employment opportunities to the community New Walmart Neighborhood Market located 332 Stonewall Jackson Blvd. Up to 95 jobs created by…
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Earth Fare Welcomes New President and CEO
January 12, 2015
Frank Scorpiniti will lead rapidly expanding retailer through pivotal year and beyond ASHEVILLE, NC – Earth Fare, the natural and organic grocery store committed to making healthy food accessible to…
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We’ll Miss You, Wine Down on Main
December 18, 2014By Jillian Owens It’s a sad weekend on Main Street, friends. Wine Down on Main, a favorite spot for event goers, art mavens, and the Soda City Farmers Market crowd…
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December’s Vista Nights Offers Carols and Shopping Deals
December 17, 2014Shops and galleries in the Vista welcome shoppers and offer extended hours on the third Thursday of each month COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based…
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Grand Opening of Plato’s Closet® in Columbia’s Sparkleberry Square
December 11, 2014Local Entrepreneur Opens Popular Teen and Twenty-Something Retail Store that Recycles Fashion at a Discount COLUMBIA, SC – Local teens and twenty-somethings now have a place that not only puts cash back…
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Crafty Feast Celebrates 5th Birthday as Midlands’ Largest Indie Craft Fair this Sunday, Dec. 14 at at Convention Center
December 9, 2014
Sunday, December 14, 2014, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest indie craft fair, will celebrate its fifth birthday with 100+ vendors…
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Local Veteran opens window cleaning franchise in Columbia
December 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Window Genie announces the grand opening of its newest location in Columbia, SC on Monday December 1st. Mike Hoos is the owner/operator. Window Genie is a nationally…
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City Center Partnership Announces New Director of Operations for its Yellow Shirt Ambassadors
December 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – City Center Partnership announce that Allen Franklin is the new Director of Operations for the Business Improvement District’s (BID) Yellow Shirt Ambassadors. About Allen Franklin Prior…
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Swell Combines Cool Shades with Environmentally Friendly Materials for One Hot Pair of Sunglasses
November 30, 2014PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Who hasn’t lost a pair of sunglasses at the beach? One minute you’re having a blast with your friends. Next minute you’ve burned your retinas out…
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Food Lion Feeds Launches “Holidays Without Hunger” Campaign to Help Feed Local Families in Need this Holiday Season
November 19, 2014SALISBURY, NC – This holiday season, Food Lion is partnering with customers in its more than 1,100 stores, Nov. 19 – Dec. 23, to help solve hunger through its Food…
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DishOut Cafe and Catering Opens In Greenville
November 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Trish Balentine has opened DishOut Café and Catering at 728 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville. DishOut Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., offering dine-in…
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Escapada Living Expands Team with Addition of Ecommerce Website Administrator Eric Nyquist
November 12, 2014MT. PLEASANT, SC – Escapada Living, a leader in women’s beach and resort wear, is pleased to announce the addition of Eric Nyquist to its growing team. Nyquist will serve…
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Walmart Welcomes 1,718 S.C. Veterans Home To New Beginnings
November 11, 2014
Retailer Providing Employment Opportunities Across the State For Transitioning Veterans COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart announced it has hired 1,718 Veterans for job opportunities across South Carolina in the first…
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Prestige Appliance Opens Newest Store on Fernandina Road in Columbia
November 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Prestige Appliance, headquartered in Aiken, S.C., has opened its newest Midlands store at 3905 Fernandina Road in Columbia, SC. Located just off Interstate 26 at the Piney…
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Vom Fass Greenville to Celebrate Grand Opening with Weekend of Exhilarating Events and Sensory Experiences
November 5, 2014
World-renowned brand of fine oils and spirits prepares for Grand Opening GREENVILLE, SC – VOM FASS Greenville – purveyors of fine oils, vinegars, spirits and wines ‘from the cask’ (which…
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BI-LO Raises over $100,000 for the American Heart Association
October 29, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – On October 29, the American Heart Association proudly recognized BI-LO for contributing over $100,000 cumulatively in the Midlands since 2011. The funds were raised through the company’s…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home® Selected as Designer for Charleston Luxury Condominiums
October 29, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a Greenville, SC-based full-service interior design firm and boutique, has been selected by East West Partners as the interior designer for…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home® Selected as Designer for Charleston Luxury Condominiums
October 29, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a Greenville, SC-based full-service interior design firm and boutique, has been selected by East West Partners as the interior designer for…
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Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home® Selected as Designer for Charleston Luxury Condominiums
October 29, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home, a Greenville, SC-based full-service interior design firm and boutique, has been selected by East West Partners as the interior designer for…
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Columbia Flag & Banner changes name to Columbia Flag & Sign Company; moves to new location
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Flag & Banner has changed its name to Columbia Flag & Sign Company and has moved from the Vista to a new location at 633 Meeting…
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Amazon Creating 80,000 Seasonal Jobs at its Growing Network of U.S. Fulfillment and Sortation Centers
October 16, 2014SEATTLE, WA – Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced it is creating 80,000 seasonal positions across its U.S. network of fulfillment and sortation centers this holiday season in order to meet…
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RevUp opens Saturday
September 17, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – To celebrate its arrival onto the Greenville fitness scene, RevUp Indoor Cycling is offering Upstate cyclists trips through breathtaking, challenging terrain – all from the comfort of…
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Congaree Vista Guild, City Center Partnership and the City of Columbia Welcome Yellow Shirts to the Vista
September 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, City Center Partnership and the City of Columbia hosted a joint press conference announcing plans to have a Yellow Shirts clean and safe ambassadors…
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Mobile Visual Communications Makes Marketing Sense
September 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Clutter. That’s the marketing term for the cacophony of promotional messages that assail consumer’s senses through a variety of portals each day. And unfortunately for businesses, consumers are…
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Mast General Store Celebrates Friends’ Day
September 8, 2014September 13 ~ Henry Ford once said, “My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” When friends get together, more can be accomplished than going…
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Mira Winery Continues Expansion of National Distribution Network
September 3, 2014Napa Winery Adds Leading U.S. Distributors in NY, NJ, PA, DC, TN, NC CHARLESTON, SC – Mira Winery, which produces critically acclaimed wines of exceptional character and complexity exclusively…
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Amazon.com to Acquire Twitch
August 25, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Twitch Interactive, Inc., the leading live video platform for gamers. In July, more than 55 million…
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Retailer Of Luxury Watches Announces New Online Store
August 18, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – South Carolina-based retailer of luxury watches, LMJ Solutions LLC, today announced the launch of its new online store: www.GetCoolLuxuryWatches.com. Founder and President of LMJ Solutions LLC, Laurie Jenkins, said,…
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Todd & Moore Sporting Goods to Celebrate 70th Anniversary
August 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Todd & Moore Sporting Goods will celebrate its 70th Anniversary on Thursday, August 7th at 620 Huger Street in downtown Columbia with a huge in-store event. The…
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Devine Street & Five Points merchants join together to showcase sales and local artists
July 25, 2014Shop Locally this Tax Free Weekend! COLUMBIA, SC – Devine Street and Five Points merchants are joining together on August 1st – 3rd for the first joint Sidewalk Sale…
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City Center Partnership Appoints Martha Studstill of Uptown on Main as Chair of its Marketing & Communications Committee
July 16, 2014Columbia, SC – City Center Partnership (CCP) announced that Martha Studstill, owner of Uptown on Main, has been appointed chair of CCP’s Marketing & Communications Committee. She will help manage the committee’s strategic…
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Coleman Elected to Serve as President for SCADA
July 14, 2014SC Automobile Dealers Elect Gregg L. Coleman of Travelers Rest, to Lead 2014-15 Year COLUMBIA, SC – Gregg L. Coleman of George Coleman Ford, Inc. in Travelers Rest, has been elected President…
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Coleman Elected to Serve as President for SCADA
July 14, 2014
SC Automobile Dealers Elect Gregg L. Coleman of Travelers Rest, to Lead 2014-15 Year COLUMBIA, SC – Gregg L. Coleman of George Coleman Ford, Inc. in Travelers Rest, has been elected President…
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Cottoning Up to a Pair of Golf Polo Greats
July 10, 2014By Mike Dojc In the sweat-wicking, dry-fitting, climate-cooling franken-fabrics era, a few brazen brands have decided to turn back the clock to when cotton was king. We cozy up…
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Low-Price Grocery Leader ALDI Opens First Lexington Store July 24
July 7, 2014Grocer Introduces Shoppers to Big Savings and Better Quality LEXINGTON, SC – On Thursday, July 24, ALDI, the nation’s low-price grocery leader*, will offer shoppers a smarter alternative as it opens its…
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Revitalization at County’s Decker Center Starting on the Inside
June 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Visitors to the large, dimly lit space at the former Decker Mall this week could be excused for thinking they stumbled onto the set of a courtroom…
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Carolina Café Honors Kelly Hunnewell as They Expand to New Location in West Columbia
June 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Carolina Cafe is growing. Columbia’s favorite place for bagels and other tasty treats has expanded with a new café, bakery and commercial kitchen in the Food Lion shopping…
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Scott Middleton, CEO of Agapé Senior
June 26, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: It’s a big deal when any company chooses…
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Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President
June 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…
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Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President
June 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…
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Three South Carolina entrepreneurs bring 120,000 smiles to market
June 18, 2014
New company’s product breaks state sales records; consumers, retailers and distributors line up for more COLUMBIA, SC – Happiness for three South Carolina-bred entrepreneurs came in the form of a…
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Three South Carolina entrepreneurs bring 120,000 smiles to market
June 18, 2014
New company’s product breaks state sales records; consumers, retailers and distributors line up for more COLUMBIA, SC – Happiness for three South Carolina-bred entrepreneurs came in the form of a…
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Faherty Brand Mobile Beach House Bringing “Endless Summer” to EDENS Trenholm Plaza Saturday, June 14
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – June 14, 2014 ~ Pop-up shop to sell sustainable beachwear with food, drinks and live music COLUMBIA, SC – Cutting-edge, sustainable beachwear designers Faherty Brand are bringing their East…
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