Briefs
by John Temple Ligon
      Textiles According to studies by Clemson University and N.C. State University, the S.C. textile industry has $21 billion in annual sales among its 912 companies employing almost 65,000 workers. Charlotte's future in college football UNC Charlotte Chancellor Phil Dubois recently recommended a new football program to his board of trustees. The board agreed.
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Chamber CEO makes five points
By John Temple Ligon temple@thecolumbiastar.com
      On Oct. 1, 2008, Otis B. Rawl Jr. became president and CEO of the S.C. Chamber of Commerce. The Columbia Rotary Club's membership of 320 had Rawl for lunch this past Monday, Nov. 24. Rawl was introduced by his friend, Columbia attorney Steve Benjamin.
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Margaret Nevill of The Mad Platter
By John Temple Ligon temple@thecolumbiastar.com
      At The Mad Platter, 3101 Millwood Ave., the customer can pay $6 for an all- day session painting pottery pieces. There is an additional purchase price per piece, running from a maximum of $100 on down. The Mad Platter offers a choice among more than 200 styles of pottery and among more than 60 colors.
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Folks about town
      Larkin Ellzey, Amy Jowers, and Chr is King have joined Nexsen Pruet as associates. Michael Oana has been inducted into Summit Brokerage Services' President's Club. Municipal Association of South Carolina executive director Miriam Hair has been elected to the 2009 Board of Directors of the National League of Cities.
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