Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things to do September 16 - 22, 2011

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September 16 - 22, 2011

Park West - D.R. Horton Homes for Sale - Chapin SC Real Estate

Bring your family home to Park West, located in exciting Chapin, SC. Homes in Park West start in the low $120's and feature 3 or 4 bedrooms and 1 or 2 story options. Interior features of the homes in Park West include spacious master bedrooms with walk-in closets, high ceilings, and beautiful windows with great views. Stop by today and see for yourself all the splendors that Park West has to offer!

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Park West, located in the heart of Chapin, SC is within walking distance from renowned Crooked Creek Park where the family can exercise and participate in outdoor activities. Park West is also only...

Flora Springs - D.R. Horton Homes for Sale - Northeast Columbia SC Real Estate

Welcome home to the community of Flora Springs in beautiful Northeast Columbia, SC. These patio homes are priced from $139,900 to $167,900, have three bedrooms and range in size from 1,253 to 1,904 square feet. Features of the homes in Flora Springs include low-maintenance patio living, beautiful brick finishes and carriage style garage doors, and lighted sidewalks, perfect for taking a stroll on in the afternoon.

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Flora Springs, located in Northeast Columbia, is convenient to I-77, downtown Columbia, SC, Sesquicentennial State Park, and only minutes from the Village at S...

Villages at Lakeshore - D.R. Horton Homes for Sale - Northeast Columbia SC Real Estate

Welcome home to the neighborhood of Villages at Lakeshore located in alluring Northeast Columbia, SC. Homes in Villages at Lakeshore were designed with family in mind with one and two story plans available. Features of the homes in Villages at Lakeshore include spacious owners suites, optional porches and sunrooms, and one or two car garages. The community also has a swimming pool and playground for entertainment and relaxation.

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The Villages at Lakeshore is located in Northeast Columbia, SC and is convenient to almost anything you can imagine. Villages at ...

Garden Valley - D.R. Horton Homes for Sale - Northeast Columbia SC Real Estate

You are invited to experience Garden Valley, Northeast Columbia, SC's newest community. Homes in Garden Valley start in the high $140's and feature 3 to 5 bedrooms and range from 1,630 to 2,797 square feet. Homes include spacious floor plans, gorgeous master suites, namebrand windows with beautiful views and 2 car garages. Come see the meaning of luxury in your new home in Garden Valley.

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Garden Valley, located in the friendly northeast part of Columbia is convenient to interstates, Fort Jackson, downtown Columbia, SC, the USC Columbia campus and the Village at Sandhills wh...

Club Cottages at Longcreek Plantation - D.R. Horton Homes for Sale - Northeast Columbia SC Real Estate

Welcome to Club Cottages at Longcreek Plantation located in the popular Northeast Columbia, SC on the Columbia Country Club. Homes in Club Cottages at Longcreek  start in the mid $100's and feature 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 3.5 baths and range in size from 1,253 to 2,850 square feet. There are 11 exciting floor plans to choose from, each set apart with beautiful features such as granite countertops, spacious master suites, high and vaulted ceilings and custom landscaping. Visit today and find the home you have been dreaming of!

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TODAY'S HEADLINES / SEPT. 14, 2011

Innovista to present seminar on angel investing

Efforts are under way to provide a resource of seed capital for startup companies in the Midlands. The seminar will be led by Bill Payne, who has invested in more than 50 startup companies and founded four angel investment networks.

Columbia tops in state for investing in rental homes

The Capital city ranked 43rd in the top 100 U.S. markets, followed by Greenville and Charleston, according to a third-quarter survey by Dallas-based HomeVestors of America.

S.C. Chamber announces manufacturers of the year

Winners and nominees were honored before an audience of fellow manufacturers and business leaders at...

TODAY'S HEADLINES / SEPT. 13, 2011

Wells Fargo to complete conversion of S.C. banks

The California-based national bank officially becomes the largest bank in South Carolina in market share and deposits this weekend. Customers will still be able to use the same checks, ATM and credit cards that they had with Wachovia.

Moore School ranks No. 1 for international business

USC also was ranked No. 54 for public universities and featured in the section, “A-Plus Schools for B Students,” for a second year. And Clemson University was ranked No. 25 for public universities, for its commitment to student success, learning communities and writing in the disciplines.

Sonoco selected to Dow Jones Su...

Parrish Plantation - D.R. Horton Homes for Sale - West Columbia SC Real Estate

Welcome to the unique neighborhood of Parrish Plantation located in the town of Springdale in West Columbia, SC. Parrish Plantation is a contained neighborhood with the atmosphere of a small town but the amenities of city living. Homes in Parrish Plantation start at $209,900 and reach $268,900. Homes feature 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2.5 or 3.5 baths. Parrish Plantation is home to a beautiful fishing pond and large green spaces for you and your family to enjoy in your downtime. The neighborhood also has a community pool to relax in after a long day's work.

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Cornerstone at Irmo - D.R. Horton Homes for Sale - Lexington SC Real Estate

Welcome to the community of Cornerstone at Irmo located in the heart of Irmo, SC. Homes in Cornerstone at Irmo range in price from $114,900 to $145,900 and offer 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 or 2.5 baths; most homes are complete with a two car garage. Homes in Cornerstone feature open floor plans, spacious master bedrooms with walk-in closets and stylish 2 story elevations. Check out the community of Cornerstone today and find your dream home! 

Cornerstone at Irmo is located in Irmo, SC and is convenient to stunning Lake Murray and the community of Harbison which offers all the shopping, dining and...

TODAY'S HEADLINES / SEPT. 12, 2011

Richland County aims to remain manufacturing hub

According to 2007 data compiled by Miley, Gallo & Associates LLC, Richland County actually had slightly more manufacturing jobs (10,434) than Lexington County (10,314).

School Boards Association buys SCANA building

The 20,800-square-foot building was formerly occupied by SCANA Corp., which has moved most of its operations into its new facility in Cayce. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.

And the finalists are …

The Columbia Regional Business Report has released finalists for its Health Care Heroes awards to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Columbia. Fina...

Lake Murray Real Estate Update 09-12-2011

Lake Murray Country founding fathers honored – Large portraits of Charlie Higgins, owner of Holland’s Landing on the Newberry County shoreline of Lake Murray and the late Bobby Long of Silverstreet, will forever watch over the organization they founded 30 years ago for the specific purpose of developing and promoting economic growth of the Lake Murray Region. Ms. Miriam Atria, president/CEO of Capital City/Lake Murray Country, whom the two founding gathers hired shortly after their proposal was approved, unveiled their portraits before an audience of special guests, including former board members following a meal at the Historic Lorick Plantat...

Sylvan Ridge at Wellesley - D.R. Horton Homes for Sale - Lexington SC Real Estate

Welcome to Sylvan Ridge at Wellesley located in enticing Lexington, SC. Homes in Sylvan Ridge are priced between $168,900 to $235,900 and range in size from 1634 to 4147 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3.5 baths. Homes in Sylvan Ridge at Wellesley are complete with gorgeous features such as innovative and spacious floor plans, beautifully landscaped yards and sidewalk lined streets. Wellesley is one of Lexington's most desired neighborhoods, so come visit it today and find a home perfect for you.

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Lexington Irmo Lake Murray Real Estate Update 09-09-2011

Major Donors Helping to Build Children’s Place – Two brothers, Ron and Ted Hoover and Ron’s wife Linda donated $250,000 to help buy two large brick homes in Lexington for the Chris Myers Children’s Place. Their donation will buy one of the houses. “Lexington County has been good to us and we wanted to give back to the community” Ron Hoover said. “Seeing these homeless children is terribly sad. They’re our future.” The brothers saw the problems children face when they built Samaritan’s Well, a shelter for abused women and their children in Lexington. The Chris Myers Children’s Place is named for the late son of 11th Circuit Solic...

TODAY'S HEADLINES / SEPT. 9, 2011

Group aims for Midlands angel investor network

To get the network started, a conference will be held Oct. 13 at the SCRA-USC Innovation Center at 1000 Catawba St., on the university campus in Columbia.

Columbia’s 1301 Gervais tower sold

Jackson, Miss.-based Parkway Properties Inc. has sold the 20-floor tower at 1301 Gervais St. in Columbia for $19.5 million. In-Rel, a Lake Worth, Fla. company, is the buyer.

Pure Power aims to grow S.C. operations

Pure Power has 400 employees in South Carolina. The 200,000-square-foot Blythewood plant makes a variety of fuel injectors and valves for diesel engines used to power commercial vehicles. In addition to ...

Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things to do September 9 - 15, 2011

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 September 9 - 15, 2011

TODAY'S HEADLINES / SEPT. 8, 2011

Westinghouse, Shaw Group collaborate to supply nuclear power in China, United States

The acquisition of Shaw Group's 20% ownership stake in Westinghouse Electric Co. by its current majority owner Toshiba Corp., will have no impact on the two AP1000 nuclear reactor units under contract at SCANA’s V.C. Summer Nuclear Station

S.C. has high-speed Internet availability, but lower than average usage

The Palmetto State has broadband connections available to 99% of households, but 62% of houses use the Internet. South Carolina ranks ahead of North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi in available wired connections and mobile broad...

TODAY'S HEADLINES / SEPT. 7, 2011

ZF Group to expand plans for Laurens County

The German supplier of automotive components will add $80 million to its planned capital investment in Laurens County, bringing the total to $430 million, and boost estimated employment there to 1,200 from the original 900 jobs it announced last year. ZF continues construction work at the plant, which is expected to open in 2012.

Innovative Composites to build in Orangeburg County

The $9.3 million investment is expected to generate 300 new jobs over the next five years. ICI will locate its new facility in the former DANA building in the Orangeburg County/City Industrial Park and will do business there under ...