What's the big deal about SCANA leaving downtown?
By Tom Prioreschi, downtown developer
     On the same day that City Council was making its decision regarding the homeless center, SCANA announced what everyone seemed to know and accept for the last several years. It was pulling out of downtown Columbia. But maybe that was OK. Columbia's loss is Cayce's gain and, after all, they are stayin
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Star Profile
Ike McCleese of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
     By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
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Briefs
by John Temple Ligon
     Agriculture According to the Palmetto Institute, agriculture and timber operations in South Carolina have an economic impact of $35 billion.
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Nexsen Pruet honored by S.C. Bar Foundation for lifetime Philanthropic Leadership
Contributed by Nexsen Pruett
     The South Carolina Bar Foundation passed a resolution honoring Nexsen Pruet for its "unwavering dedication" and "philanthropic leadership" in support of the Foundation's efforts to promote justice and enhance the legal profession.
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Folks about town
     Clarence P. "Butch" Scott Jr. has joined Congaree State Bank as Senior Vice President/Chief Credit Officer. Scott brings over 26 years of banking and financial experience to Congaree State Bank. He most recently held the position of Vice President/Business Development with Business Development
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