Here is the latest Columbia SC News and Business Report as of 1-13-2012.  For real estate information visit our web site.

TODAY'S HEADLINES | JAN. 13, 2012

Food Lion to close 14 stores in South Carolina

Delhaize Group said Thursday it will close 113 under-performing Food Lion supermarkets, including 14 in South Carolina. The company also will phase out its Bloom brand and close several Bottom Dollar Food stores. The cost-cutting is expected to lead to 5,000 job losses.

Wells Fargo: S.C. jobless rate belies state's strengths

John E. Silvia, the chief economist at Wells Fargo, said the 9.9% unemployment rate in S.C. oversimplifies the state’s economy. On net, nonfarm employment in S.C....

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$19,900 - Columbia, SC @ None

MLS#303473Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:2Baths:1 Full / N/ASchool:Richland One

Provided courtesy of Asset Realty, Inc.
SELLER SAYS BRING ALL OFFERS on this bank-owned, AS-IS, handyman special!!

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$89,250 - Columbia, SC @ Skyland Estates

MLS#303472Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:3Baths:2 Full / 1 HalfSchool:Richland One

Provided courtesy of Morris Morgan Realty
Nice 2 Story home with hardwood and tile flooring, high ceilings, and fireplace. The master bedroom is down stairs and has a ga...

Spring Valley Neighborhood Listings in Columbia SC

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Spring Valley Subdivision is one of the largest neighborhoods in the Columbia, South Carolina area encompassing approximately 16 square miles of homes, land, and water.  Bordered by I-77 to the southwest and just minutes from I-20 to the south, residents in this neighborhood have easy access to numerous locations in and around the Columbia, SC area for work or play.  It also provides simple access to larger cities, such as Charlotte, North Carolina to the north and Atlanta, Georgia to the west.  Residents can also be in Myrtle Beach in less than 3 hours.  Bordered also by Two...

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Arcadia Lakes Neighborhood Listings for Sale in Columbia SC

Arcadia Lakes, located on the northeast side of Columbia, South Carolina, which is centrally located in the State.  The community was founded in the 1880’s on the former Douglas Mills tract of land, a mass of over 2000 acres in size.  Seven lakes are interspersed in the community adding to its appeal.  The community is bordered by Two Notch Road to the northwest providing residents easy access to any of the three interstate systems in the area, I-77, I-20, and I-26, as well as downtown and northeast Columbia, SC.  Residents can access I-77 and be in Charlotte, North C...

Here is the latest Columbia SC News and Business Report as of 01-12-12.  For real estate information visit our web site.

TODAY'S HEADLINES | JAN. 12, 2012

Mayor calls 2011 ‘transformational’ for Columbia

Mayor Steve Benjamin summed up the city’s progress in 2011 by citing the blossoming of Main Street, companies adding hundreds of jobs in regional businesses and the city investing in public safety, transportation, water and sewer.

Study: USC, alumni pump $4.1B into S.C. economy

An economic impact study released today shows the University of South Carolina and its alumni support about 53,000 jobs and annually pump $4.1 billion into the state’s economy. USC’s 14,000 employees and 155,0...

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Gregg Park Neighborhood Listings for Sale in Columbia SC

Gregg Park is one of the most amazing neighborhoods in the Columbia, South Carolina area.  On land that was once part of the Fort Jackson Military Base, this community of 800 residents lies west of I-77 from what is now modern day Fort Jackson.  With easy access to I-77, residents can hop on the Interstate heading north and find themselves in Charlotte in an hour and a half.  To the south, I-77 intersects with I-26 placing residents within 2 hours of the beaches to the east and the mountains to the west.  In addition to I-77, the Gregg Park community is bordered by Quai...

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$154,000 - Columbia, SC @ Rosewood

MLS#303402Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:2Baths:1 Full / N/ASchool:Richland One

Provided courtesy of The Fowler Company
Great, Move-in ready home on corner lot. Large rooms with warm paint colors. Hardwood floors throughout(except for kitchen and laundry). Kitchen wi...

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$163,900 - Columbia, SC @ The Battery At Arsenal Hill

MLS#303399Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:2Baths:2 Full / 1 HalfSchool:Richland One

Provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker United
OPEN GREAT ROOM WITH LARGE EAT-...

Here is the latest Columbia SC News and Business Report as of 01-11-2012.  For real estate information visit our web site.

TODAY'S HEADLINES | JAN. 11, 2012

Fitch downgrades Santee Cooper bonds

Fitch Ratings downgraded $5 billion worth of Santee Cooper’s bonds on Tuesday, citing the public utility’s ownership percentage in the construction of two nuclear reactors, among other issues. The bonds were downgraded to AA- from AA, with a stable outlook.

Michelin unveils new passenger car tire design

Michelin rolled out the new tire design, called the Defender, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week. The tire will be produced at the company’s manufacturing facili...

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$62,500 - Columbia, SC @ Waverly

MLS#303332Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:2Baths:1 Full / N/ASchool:Richland One

Provided courtesy of Keller Williams Columbia
Remarks: Adorable in-town bungalow on quiet street.Owner has replaced H&A unit,insulated attic & crawl space,new 5 inch wide hardwoods in living ro...

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$364,900 - Columbia, SC @ Wildewood

MLS#303326Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:5Baths:3 Full / 1 HalfSchool:Richland Two

Provided courtesy of Sutton & Sons Realty
All Brick 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, separate office/...

Elmwood Park Neighborhood Listings for Sale in Columbia SC

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Founded in the early 1900’s on land of the old State Fairgrounds, Elmwood Park was the 1st suburban neighborhood to be annexed to Columbia, South Carolina.  Located between Elmwood Drive, Main Street, and the railway following Laurens Street to the south sets this neighborhood right in the center of town and close to the Vista and 5-Points areas.  Being centrally located in the State and having three interstate systems flowing around the city, I-26, I-20, and I-77,  living in downtown Columbia, SC not only puts you in the center of the action, but puts you on a fast t...

Governors Hill Neighborhood Listings for Sale in Columbia SC

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Governor’s Hill is one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most upscale communities located near the South Carolina Governor’s Mansion.  Lying adjacent to downtown Columbia SC, this community places residents just minutes from the amenities of downtown living.  Bordered by Richland Street, Assembly Street, Taylor Street, and Wayne Street, this community of approximately 95 residents overlooks the downtown areas most magnificent park, Finley Park with its mesmerizing fountain and large gassy area.  And with Columbia’s central location in the State, as well as easy access to ...

Here is the latest Columbia SC News and Business Report as of 01-10-2012.  For real estate information visit our web site.

TODAY'S HEADLINES | JAN. 10, 2012

 South Carolina home prices up 2.8% in November

Including distressed sales, South Carolina had the second-highest increase in home prices in November, according to CoreLogic, a provider of information, analytics and business services. Vermont led the nation with a 4.3% increase.

NRC to hold public hearing on Lee nuclear study

The public can weigh in on an environmental study about Duke Energy’s plan to build two reactor units at the Lee Nuclear Station in Cherokee County during a meeting Jan. 19 in Gaffney. The NRC staff’s prelim...

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$135,000 - Columbia, SC @ Woodhaven

MLS#303232Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:3Baths:2 Full / 1 HalfSchool:Richland Two

Provided courtesy of ERA Wilder Realty
Close to Clemson entrance for quick commute, convenient to Sandhill & movies, restaurants, shopping, grocery, I-20, Ft. Jackson & Shaw commute. Mor...

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$149,000 - Columbia, SC @ Forest Hills

MLS#303230Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:3Baths:2 Full / N/ASchool:Richland One

Provided courtesy of Russell & Jeffcoat
Absolutely Adorable Home in an established in-town ...

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$135,000 - Columbia, SC @ Woodhaven

MLS#303232Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:3Baths:2 Full / 1 HalfSchool:Richland Two

Provided courtesy of ERA Wilder Realty
Close to Clemson entrance for quick commute, convenient to Sandhill & movies, restaurants, shopping, grocery, I-20, Ft. Jackson & Shaw commute. Mor...

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$149,000 - Columbia, SC @ Forest Hills

MLS#303230Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:3Baths:2 Full / N/ASchool:Richland One

Provided courtesy of Russell & Jeffcoat
Absolutely Adorable Home in an established in-town ...

Here is the latest Columbia SC News and Business Report as of 01-10-2012.  For real estate information visit our web site.

Here are the 10 newest listings in Columbia, SC as of01-09-2012. To view all available listings in the area visit our web site.

$119,834 - Columbia, SC @ Springhaven

MLS#303150Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:3Baths:2 Full / N/ASchool:Richland One

Provided courtesy of The Mungo Company Inc
Gated Community, with sidewalks and common areas. All homes have architectural shingles, fenced in back yards, front yard sprinkler system and gar...

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$149,900 - Columbia, SC @ Whitehall Ii

MLS#303148Class:ResidentialStatus:Active

Beds:3Baths:2 Full / 2 HalfSchool:Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker United
Superb value and location!!This ...