Columbia SC News Update 12-16-2010

‘Three Hebrew Boys’ sentenced in massive Ponzi case

Tony Pough, Joseph Brunson, and Timothy McQueen were sentenced to the highest fraud sentences in the history of this federal district. The trio bilked investors out of some $82 million.

Peterbilt dealer opens Columbia location

The new location is a full-service dealership providing service, parts, sales, leasing, financing and insurance services to the Midlands. This will be the company’s second location in the state. The other location is in Greenville.

Architecture firms in Columbia, Charleston merge

Columbia-based Watson Tate Savory and Charleston-based Liollio have merged. Together they will operate as Watson Tate Savory Liollio Architecture, a boutique firm with 37 design professionals and with offices in Columbia, Charleston, Charlotte and Asheville, N.C.

Municipal Association board approves legislative agenda

The four statewide priorities were overwhelming themes heard in the regional meetings and from municipal leaders' feedback in other meetings during the summer and fall. The agenda also outlines issues in three categories that the association will monitor during the upcoming session.

Wellman Plastics Recycling to grow in Florence County

The manufacturer announced today that its $2.5 million expansion investment is expected to generate 50 jobs over the next two years. The company will add equipment to its current facility in Johnsonville to help increase capacity.

Lexington Medical foundation appoints new directors

The Lexington Medical Center Foundation announced today that Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and Southern First Bank President Justin Strickland have joined its board of directors

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