Posts by Kelly Davis
Smashburger donates more than $6,500 to Epworth Children’s Home
June 22, 2017The Columbia area’s newest Smashburger, which opened in May at the Village at Sandhill, has donated $6,513.39 to Epworth Children’s Home as part of its opening month charitable partnership. During…
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Welvista marks 25th anniversary with new headquarters and recognition of champions
December 7, 2016Welvista marked its 25th anniversary with the grand opening of its new headquarters at 121 Greystone Boulevard on Tuesday, November 29. Welvista is a 501(c)3 organization that helps uninsured and…
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Beal, LLC to serve companies in financial distress
September 8, 2016Michael M. Beal has founded Beal, LLC to represent middle market businesses in financial distress in litigation, out of court restructurings and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. In addition to corporate…
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Goodwill Industries to open new Midlands headquarters on June 30
June 27, 2016At 9:00 am on Thursday, June 30, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina will open the doors to its new Midlands headquarters at 2119 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The…
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Riggs Partners and Trio Solutions announce 2016 CreateAthon dates
May 31, 2016Nonprofits encouraged to apply now to be considered for free marketing services Riggs Partners in Columbia and Trio Solutions in Charleston will hold their annual CreateAthon events for South Carolina-based…
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Midlands Ride of Silence announces May 18 as worldwide ride date
May 5, 2016The Midlands Ride of Silence honoring cyclists who have been hit or killed by motorists will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 7 p.m. The ride will start…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 1, 2016The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, April 28 in Greenville. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
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ONE Campaign Launches ONE Vote ’16 Effort in South Carolina; Presidential Candidates Encouraged to Help End Extreme Poverty
January 26, 2016
With foreign policy playing a bigger and bigger role in the 2016 election, ONE — the international policy and advocacy organization co-founded by U2 lead singer, Bono — has launched…
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ONE Campaign launches ONE Vote ’16 Effort in South Carolina
January 25, 2016Presidential Candidates Encouraged to Help End Extreme Poverty With foreign policy playing a bigger and bigger role in the 2016 election, ONE — the international policy and advocacy organization…
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Riggs Partners recognized for healthcare marketing excellence
December 10, 2015Work developed by Riggs Partners for Beaufort Memorial Hospital was recognized with six awards, including Best in Show, at the Carolinas HealthCare Public Relations & Marketing Society’s (CHPRMS) annual Wallies…
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Lisa Cox of Spartanburg selected as Travelocity Travel for Good® voluntourism award recipient
November 3, 2015
Cox Will Travel to Portland to Participate in World Parkinson Congress SPARTANBURG, SC – Committed to making the world a better place one trip at a time, Travelocity® selected Lisa…
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Riggs Partners chooses organizations to receive CreateAthon® services
September 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Eight South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and communications services provided by Riggs Partners in its 18th annual CreateAthon®. The 24-hour work-around-the-clock…
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Riggs Partners chooses organizations to receive CreateAthon® services
September 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Eight South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and communications services provided by Riggs Partners in its 18th annual CreateAthon®. The 24-hour work-around-the-clock…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council
August 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council
August 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) is pleased to announce that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to…
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Free Dental Care to be Provided at Two-Day Clinic
August 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – This weekend, hundreds of dental professionals and lay volunteers will donate their time and talents to provide adults with critical access to dental care services as part…
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Boeing South Carolina’s Mike Bunker to Headline Second Annual SC Aerospace Conference
August 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo announces that Mike Bunker, Boeing South Carolina’s Director of 787 Aftbody Operations, will be the headline speaker for…
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National Transportation Safety Board Member Robert Sumwalt to Keynote Second Annual SC Aerospace Conference
July 7, 2015The second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo announces that National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member Robert Sumwalt will be one of the keynote speakers for the conference, which…
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Boeing to sponsor S.C. Aerospace Conference; Gov. Nikki Haley to open second annual event
June 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo, which will be held on Aug. 26-27, 2015 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, announces that The Boeing…
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Boeing to sponsor S.C. Aerospace Conference; Gov. Nikki Haley to open second annual event
June 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo, which will be held on Aug. 26-27, 2015 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, announces that The Boeing…
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Riggs Partners Accepting Applications from Upstate Nonprofits for Annual Pro Bono Marathon
June 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Riggs Partners will hold their annual CreateAthon event for South Carolina-based nonprofits on October 22-23, 2015. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals and students in…
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Riggs Partners Accepting Applications from Upstate Nonprofits for Annual Pro Bono Marathon
June 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Riggs Partners will hold their annual CreateAthon event for South Carolina-based nonprofits on October 22-23, 2015. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals and students in…
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The Therapy Place Announces 2015-2016 Board of Directors
May 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Therapy Place, a nonprofit organization that provides creative, skilled, evidence-based therapies to children with disabilities, has elected new officers and members to serve on its Board of…
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First Community Bank Celebrates New Office in Blythewood
May 27, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new Blythewood banking office on Thursday evening, May 21st with members of the local community, the Blythewood Chamber…
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Smashburger Sizzles into Lexington on June 2; Grand Opening Day to Feature Free Burger Giveaway
May 19, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Smashburger restaurant opens in Lexington on Tuesday, June 2 with a free burger giveaway during the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing…
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Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina Announce 2015 CreateAthon Dates and Application Deadlines
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Riggs Partners and the University of South Carolina announced that both organizations will once again host CreateAthon events this fall. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which…
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Riggs Partners Wins Best of Print at American Advertising Awards
March 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Work developed by Riggs Partners was honored with three American Advertising Awards at the February 28 gala held at Stone River in West Columbia. The American Advertising…
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First Community Bank Receives Top Rating from Industry Group
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank announced that it has received the highest performance rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm. The 5-Star (“Superior”)…
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Alexandra Frazier Joins Riggs Partners as Copywriter
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Alexandra Frazier has joined Riggs Partners as a copywriter. Before joining the agency, she held internships in the strategic planning department of SelectNY, a Manhattan ad agency…
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Marcus Williamson joins Riggs Partners as Design Apprentice
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Marcus Williamson has joined Riggs Partners as a design apprentice, working under the tutelage of Partner and Design Director, Ryon Edwards. Williamson is a self-taught designer with…
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Jillian Owens Joins Riggs Partners as Digital Marketing Specialist
February 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Owens comes to Riggs Partners from the United Way of the Midlands, where she was a Community Impact Program Assistant. Her extensive background as a freelance writer…
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Riggs Partners and Blackbaud Featured in eBook on Implementing Skills-Based Volunteering Programs in Small Businesses
December 3, 2014eBook Available for Free Download COLUMBIA, SC – A Billion + Change, Blackbaud and Riggs Partners released a new eBook, “Small Business, Big Purpose: A guide to skills-based volunteerism,”…
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Riggs Partners and Blackbaud Featured in eBook on Implementing Skills-Based Volunteering Programs in Small Businesses
December 3, 2014eBook Available for Free Download COLUMBIA, SC – A Billion + Change, Blackbaud and Riggs Partners released a new eBook, “Small Business, Big Purpose: A guide to skills-based volunteerism,”…
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Fisher & Phillips Named “Law Firm of the Year” for Labor & Employment Litigation by U.S. News – Best Lawyers
November 3, 2014Columbia Office Receives “Metropolitan First-Tier Ranking” COLUMBIA, SC – Fisher & Phillips LLP has been named 2015 “Law Firm of the Year” for Labor & Employment Litigation by U.S. News…
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CreateAthon, Founded by Riggs Partners in West Columbia, Offers Pro Bono Marketing Services to Nonprofits Across US and Canada During National Pro Bono Week
October 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Sixty-nine nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada will receive pro bono marketing services this week through CreateAthon, a 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon to be…
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Stephen C. Mitchell Selected Managing Partner of Fisher & Phillips’ Columbia Office
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Stephen C. Mitchell has been selected managing partner of the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips LLP as part of a planned transition that took effect on…
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First Community Bank Welcomes First South Customers
September 29, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank announced on September 29 that it has completed the acquisition of approximately $40 million in deposits and $8.7 million in loans from Spartanburg-based First…
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Riggs Partners Selects Eight Nonprofits for 17th Annual CreateAthon
September 10, 201424-Hour Pro Bono Marathon Scheduled for October 23-24 COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Midlands-area nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of free marketing and creative services provided by Riggs Partners…
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More than 1,400 Patients Receive Free Dental Care at Two-Day Clinic; Value of Services Estimated Over $1.2 Million
September 8, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC – An estimated 1,412 patients received more than $1.2 million in free dental services at the sixth annual Dental Access Days event held on August 8 and…
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Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation Assumes First Community Bank Name
September 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Palmetto South Mortgage Corporation is now operating under the First Community Bank name, making the combined units one of…
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Eight Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2015; Jonathan Pearson and Hagood Tighe Named “Lawyers of the Year”
August 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Fisher & Phillips LLP announces that eight attorneys in the firm’s Columbia office, and a total of 86 attorneys nationwide, have been selected by their peers for…
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