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July 16, 2010 / Business

Business Briefs

by John Temple Ligon

Sonoco expands Hartsville–based Sonoco completed the acquisition of Associated Packaging Technologies for about $120 million the first of July. Sonoco expects the move to contribute $150 million in additional annual sales. More...

CiCi’s Pizza coming to North Columbia

Contributed by CiCi’s Pizza

CiCi’s Pizza, national pizza restaurant chain will make North Columbia its new home Monday, July 19, 2010. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled at 11 a.m. More...

sCE&g plans substation in Rosewood

By Josh Cruse

Ten years ago SCE&G attempted to build a substation in the Rosewood community. However, that plan was turned down by the residents of Rosewood. More...

Folks about town

Chr istopher E. Mauney has been promoted to a senior accountant in the audit and assurance practice in the West Columbia office of Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P. Stephen K. More...

Gavel passed to Moore

Johnny Moore (center), was sworn in as the next president of the St. Andrews Rotary Club. More...

Partnering to attract and keep young professionals

Contributed by Kendall Davis

Building a talent–powered economy is key to creating a prosperous regional economy. More...

Contributed by James J. Flannery Mob power comes to Columbia

A new website has launched in Columbia that proposes to help residents save money at local businesses. The site, www.dealmobs.com, features one substantial, local discount every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More...