Posts by Gabby Smith
Pete Harper & Reid Davis represented the landlord in the lease of 1,280 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
February 28, 2018
Pete Harper & Reid Davis of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of Corporate Square I want to congratulate G4S Secure Solutions, LLC on their recent renewal at…
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Pete Harper & Reid Davis represented the landlord in the lease of 1,280 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
February 28, 2018
Pete Harper & Reid Davis of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of Corporate Square I want to congratulate G4S Secure Solutions, LLC on their recent renewal at…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Softdocs announces expanded partnership with Ellucian through Ethos Support
February 28, 2018
Softdocs, the industry’s only education-focused provider of enterprise content management, electronic forms and workflow solutions, today announced its expanding relationship with Ellucian, the leading provider of software and services built to power higher education. As a…
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New Airport Commission Chair and Vice Chair named
February 28, 2018
James Whitmire and Richard McIntyre James Leslie Whitmire has been elected the Chairman of the Richland-Lexington Airport Commission. He represents Richland County on the Commission having been appointed in…
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YouTube stars, Hollywood veterans, and hilarious mommas – Comedy Troupe “The BreakWomb” comes to the Midlands
February 28, 2018
Based in Los Angeles, the mommas of The BreakWomb are veterans of some of the most well-known comedy shows and movies, and they have become breakout YouTube stars with daily…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
February 21, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of five Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
February 21, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of five Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Experienced accounting professional joins ERA Wilder Realty as Chief Financial Officer
February 21, 2018
Leading local accounting professional Tina Welton has been named Chief Financial Officer for ERA Wilder Realty, effective January 22, 2018. “We are very excited about having someone with her expertise and…
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East Point Academy named #8 Best Charter School in S.C.
February 21, 2018
East Point Academy (EPA) was recently named #8 Best Charter School in South Carolina by Niche – an online platform which evaluates schools nationwide. The rankings and information collected by…
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River Springs Elementary PE teacher awarded #PhysEd 2018 Best Blog
February 21, 2018River Springs Elementary School PE teacher Ben Landers has been recognized by ThePhysicalEducator.com as having the best #PhysEd blog for 2018. Landers, who has served at River Springs since 2007 created his…
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Special needs students learn soft skills through Irmo High’s Sting Deli
February 21, 2018Special needs students in Joyce Moran’s class at Irmo High School are learning what it takes to be successful and work hard by running the school’s Sting Deli. Working the…
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Prysmian Group North America unveils global innovation hub, kicks off first day of class
February 21, 2018
Prysmian Group North America, a world leader in the telecom cables and systems industry, announced today the opening of its new 54,000 square foot Research & Development Center at the…
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Foster care recruitment blitz in Richland, Lexington Counties
February 21, 2018Richland and Lexington counties need more than 270 more foster families to care for the increasing number of vulnerable children who come into care and keep those children close to…
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Columbia Fireflies individual tickets on sale February 23
February 19, 2018
Single-game tickets for the 2018 Columbia Fireflies season will go on sale Friday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at FirefliesTickets.com, at the Fireflies Box Office at Spirit…
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Providence Health announces new General Surgeon
February 19, 2018
Providence Health is pleased to announce the addition of general surgeon, Dr. Arthur Cooler, to Providence Surgical Associates. The specialty of general surgery focuses on many different aspects including laparoscopic,…
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South Carolina State School of Business to launch Financial Literacy Ambassador Program
February 19, 2018
SC State University’s School of Business is partnering with the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development Inc. to implement the Financial Literacy Ambassador Program. The program will officially launch…
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MTC programs rank in the top 50 in the United States for student diversity
February 19, 2018
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has ranked MTC in the top 100 colleges in the United States (#87) in terms of African-American students earning associate degrees. This is the sixth…
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CresCom Bank promotes Carmel Dodds to vice president and operations manager
February 14, 2018
CresCom Bank promoted Carmel Dodds to vice president and operations manager of CresCom Bank. As operations manager, Dodds oversees deposit operations, branch operations, electronic banking operations and card services. Dodds joined…
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Charleston Museum Curator awarded College’s Simons Medal
February 14, 2018
Martha Zierden, curator of historical archaeology at The Charleston Museum and a longtime collaborator with the anthropology program at the College of Charleston, is the recipient of the College’s 2018 Albert…
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Governor McMaster headlines state conference on tourism and travel
February 14, 2018Governor Henry McMaster headlines the annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel scheduled for Feb. 19-21 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa. The conference is the largest…
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Lexington County sheriff launches effort to recruit, retain employees
February 14, 2018The Lexington County Council has approved a program Sheriff Jay Koon will start immediately to help his department recruit and retain employees. Koon presented details of a monetary incentive package…
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DSS Division of Early Care & Education and the USC Women’s Basketball Team partner for the 5th Annual Health & Fitness Game
February 14, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care & Education recently hosted the Fifth Annual Health & Fitness Game Sunday with the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team…
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Columbia Art Center announces new march workshops and classes
February 14, 2018The Columbia Art Center is offering several new art classes and workshops to help you release your creative spirit. Seven new workshops and classes focusing on indigo silk scarf making,…
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The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Grants for the 2019 Fiscal Year
February 12, 20182019 Fiscal Year: July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019. Please visit our website at www.columbiasc.net/grants/offe red for guidelines, applications and more information. Accommodations Tax Grants (Due March 16, 2018, by 12:00 pm) provide financial…
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Office of Business Opportunities Call for Presenters for 6th Annual Small Business Week
February 12, 2018The Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is pleased to issue a Call for Presenters for the 6th Annual Small Business Week Conference to be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center…
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Opening celebration for Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited
February 12, 2018
WHAT: Opening celebration and VIP reception for Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited, a multimedia exhibition dedicated to sharing the tradition of African-American philanthropy. After a nationwide…
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Minimum wage can affect criminal recidivism, Clemson study says
February 7, 2018
A higher minimum wage and earned income tax credits (EITCs) can mean the difference between a return to prison for recently released convicts or making a living outside of crime,…
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City of Columbia Public Space Public Life Survey
February 7, 2018
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th to help conduct our third annual Public Space Public Life Survey throughout downtown Columbia. Tracking how we use our…
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Cultural Planning input survey for Amplify: a Cultural Plan for the Columbia
February 7, 2018
The City of Columbia Planning & Development Services Department invites the public to participate in a cultural planning input survey which will help guide the planning process for Amplify: A…
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Statement from City of Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, on the Amtrak 91 Crash
February 5, 2018
Yesterday, tragedy struck as two trains collided only a few miles from City Hall including the loss of two men, Michael Kempf and Michael Cella, whose lives will not be…
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Richland One’s School Readiness, pre-K offices move to new location
February 5, 2018
Richland One’s Office of School Readiness and Pre-kindergarten Programs has moved to a new location at 2638 Two Notch Road, Suite 106. This program, which is part of the district’s Early…
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South Carolina State Museum news
February 5, 2018
Second Shift Twosday, February 6th The State Museum is open late every Tuesday until 8 p.m. Guests will be able to enjoy the entire museum including Laser Beatles playing in…
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Bennett to receive Compleat Lawyer Award
February 5, 2018
Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, is pleased to announce that shareholder Joshua A. Bennett is one of three lawyers selected to receive a Silver Compleat Lawyer award from the University…
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Five Points and Free Times to host Columbia Food and Wine Festival
January 31, 2018
The Five Points Association is pleased to announce a new event coming to Columbia this spring. In partnership with Free Times, they will be hosting the inaugural Columbia Food and…
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Cutting-edge dance works take center stage in USC Dance Company Spring Contemporary Concert
January 31, 2018The University of SC Dance Company will present a selection of innovative dance works during its Spring Contemporary Concert, February 21-24 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Show times are 7:30pm for the February 21-23 performances and 2pm for the February…
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The COMET is hosting a series of public meetings in order to receive feedback about the proposed route changes and expansions in the Northwest Columbia/Irmo corridor
January 31, 2018
These changes include the elimination of routes 34: St. Andrews and 34b: Bush River/St. Andrews and the implementation of the following proposed routes: 801: Broad River 82X: Partridge Hospital 83L: St. Andrews Road to…
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William Gregg joins Newmark Wilson Kibler as a Property Management Associate
January 31, 2018
Newmark Wilson Kibler announced today that William Gregg has joined its Columbia office as a property management associate. Gregg will work primarily in retail, office and flex property management and…
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Richland One invites community to 2018 State of the District Address
January 31, 2018
The community is invited to learn more about Richland One, its accomplishments and plans for the future at the annual Superintendent’s State of the District Address, which will be held…
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Columbia College Board appoints Carol Moore, PhD as president
January 31, 2018
The Columbia College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its January 26, 2018 meeting to appoint Dr. Carol A. Moore as President of the College. Dr. Moore came to Columbia…
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Columbia College Board appoints Carol Moore, PhD as president
January 31, 2018The Columbia College Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its January 26, 2018 meeting to appoint Dr. Carol A. Moore as President of the College. Dr. Moore came to Columbia…
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Industry leaders make voices heard at annual Business Speaks event
January 24, 2018Governor McMaster, Senator Leatherman, Speaker Lucas Address Business Community The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Monday held its annual Business Speaks at the State House event, presented by Dominion Energy. The event included a South…
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Sonoco leads Fortune’s Most Admired Companies
January 24, 2018
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has been selected for Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies in the packaging sector, and named first in its industry.…
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City to host fourth quarterly conversation on fair housing and equal access
January 24, 2018The Community Development Department will host their fourth session of a quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” The quarterly conversations will address different…
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Southern Visions Real Estate announced the sale of a 1400 Square foot office building
January 24, 2018Southern Visions Real Estate announced the sale of a 1400 Square foot office building located on 2.37 acres at 1520 North Lake Drive, Lexington. Southern Visions Real Estate Sales Associate Rhett…
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William Means expects mostly stable luxury real estate market in 2018
January 24, 2018
Drew Grossklaus, director of sales for William Means Real Estate, predicts Charleston’s real estate market in 2018 will be very similar to 2017 thanks to relatively stable interest rates and…
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Citadel’s retiring president, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, to speak at 2018 commencement
January 24, 2018When the South Carolina Corps of Cadets’ Class of 2018 graduates May 5, they will be addressed by one of the institution’s preeminent leaders, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, USAF…
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MUSC Health study demonstrates significant reduction in blood culture contamination rates with novel blood culture collection device, staff education
January 24, 2018A Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) research study found that use of a mechanical initial specimen diversion device (ISDD®) and staff education led to a nearly four-fold decrease…
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Benson elected chair of Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Foundation
January 24, 2018
Former College of Charleston President P. George Benson has been elected chairman of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. This is Benson’s third consecutive term as chairman…
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Knight’s companies announces plans to expand its Redi-Mix operations in the Midlands
January 24, 2018
Knight’s Companies of Summerville, S.C. announced plans today to expand its currentRedi-Mix operations in Blythewood and the Irmo with a third location at 1320 Pineview Road in Southeast Columbia. George…
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City Community Development to host homebuyer workshop – February 10
January 24, 2018
The City of Columbia Community Development Department will host a Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Earlewood Park, located at 1111 Parkside Dr., from 9 AM – 1 PM. The Homebuyer…
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