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Category Archives: Lexington County
MIDSTATE Chambers Coalition Announces 2012 Initiatives at Legislative Luncheon
COLUMBIA, S.C. – More than 75 people gathered Wednesday for the MIDSTATE Chambers Coalition Legislators Luncheon to hear an overview of the organization’s 2012 legislative initiatives, as well as issues impacting the Midstate region. Legislative members from 11 counties across … Continue reading
Get an Early Taste of Spring with Orchids on the Riverbanks
Annual Festival Planned for Valentines Weekend at Riverbanks Botanical Garden [Columbia, SC] – Riverbanks is once again partnering with the South Carolina Orchid Society and Ikebana International Chapter 182 for the 7th annual Orchids on the Riverbanks Festival, taking place … Continue reading
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Halfacre among “Most Influential” in 2011
Randy Halfacre, president and CEO of the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, has been named one of 2011’s “50 Most Influential” people in the Midlands. The list, published in the January 2012 issue of Columbia Business Monthly magazine, recognizes … Continue reading
HOMEOWNERSHIP IS UNDER ATTACK
Home builders host rally to tell lawmakers that homeownership still works for America. COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 28—After decades of public policy designed to support homeownership, the American Dream is now under attack. Lawmakers and regulators are crafting proposals that, if … Continue reading
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On the Job Training Funds Available Through National Emergency Grant
As a result of economic conditions and their disparate effect on the workforce of South Carolina, the Department of Labor has awarded special funds to be utilized to put dislocated workers back into gainful employment. These funds allow the Midlands … Continue reading
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BEGINS AT COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN AIRPORT
Beginning Thursday, December 15, Columbia Metropolitan Airport will begin a project to renovate all of the public restrooms in the terminal building. The project will include replacing and providing new plumbing and fixtures; new flooring and base; new partitions; new … Continue reading
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K-9 Officer Fargo
As most of you have come to know, South Carolina lost one of their own Heroes this past Friday. K-9 Officer Fargo, partner to Master Deputy Warren Cavanagh of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, was gunned down during an armed … Continue reading
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VERY IMPORTANT – New Immigration Law
The South Carolina legislature has amended the South Carolina “Illegal Aliens and Private Employment” law to require that every employer verify their new hires through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system beginning January 1, 2012. Employers who fail … Continue reading
Lexington One dedicates Meadow Glen Elementary
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County School District One dedicated Meadow Glen Elementary School on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. The school opened on Aug. 17, 2011. Eighty-one employees provide administrative, clerical, custodial, food service and instructional services for the more than … Continue reading
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They’re the best! Travel program recognizes seven Chamber businesses
Seven business members of the Greater Lexington Chamber have been included in a recent “Best of Columbia” list by The Destination Guide, a national TV show and video travel log. The Destination Guide team members travel from city to city, … Continue reading
