SC Secretary of State Hammond joins SC Attorney General Wilson, FTC and 49 other states in “Operation Donate With Honor” to combat fraudulent veterans-related charities

July 23, 2018

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has joined South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, theFederal Trade Commission, and law enforcement officials and charity regulators…

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South Carolina State Museum hosts events

July 23, 2018

Friday Night Laser Lights, July 27 The State Museum has expanded Friday Night Laser Lights to now include even more musical and visual experiences. In addition to exciting laser shows, guests can now immerse themselves…

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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Interwoven: The Art of Indigo and Silver

July 23, 2018

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Interwoven: The Art of Indigo and Silver, on view at City Gallery August 25 through October 7, 2018. This exhibition features approximately 60…

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Discover this College of Charleston alum’s work during Shark Week

July 23, 2018

Peter Lanier  likes a good story. From politics, national security and international affairs, to sharks, loud cars and people living in the Alaskan wilderness: you name it – he’s produced media…

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The Brandon Agency tapped to provide strategic marketing for Hobcaw Barony

July 23, 2018

The Brandon Agency announces its marketing partnership with Hobcaw Barony — a 16,000-acre Grand Strand property dedicated to research and education. The agency will work as a strategic partner, providing public relations,…

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Interstate 85 lane closures northbound and southbound

July 23, 2018

Motorists should expect a right lane closure on Southbound I 85 from mile markers 80 to 77. There will also be a right lane closure Northbound starting at mile marker…

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Retailers: get the skinny on Sales and Use Tax straight from the source

July 23, 2018

The SCDOR is offering a Sales and Use Tax seminar for the retail industry on August 21, 2018 in Beaufort. This seminar will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and costs $50 to…

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Steve Babb joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

July 23, 2018

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Steve Babb as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Steve joins Caine from another Upstate firm. With 25 years of experience as a…

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Streambank stabilization project to begin in Cleveland Park

July 23, 2018

Work is scheduled to begin this week on a streambank stabilization project in Cleveland Park. The project limits are from just upstream of Cleveland Street on the Reedy River to…

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Julie Fowler joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

July 23, 2018

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Julie Fowler as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Though Julie has traveled the world via airplanes and RVs, she has called Greenville…

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Top Grossing Movies – July 23

July 23, 2018

Theatrical grosses from comScore   Week of 07/20/2018 to 07/26/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Equalizer 2 R Sony 1 3,388  $36,011,640  $36,011,640…

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Richland Two school partners with local agencies for active shooter exercise

July 23, 2018

Richland School District Two, in partnership with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland County Emergency Services as well as the City of Columbia: 911 Communications Center, Fire Department and Emergency…

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Some residents to receive notice of property value increases

July 23, 2018

About 18,300 property owners will soon receive notice that their property value has increased. Each year, the Richland County Assessor’s Office sends Notices of Classification, Appraisal and Assessment of Real…

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Palmetto Health named finalist for International Hospital Federation Award

July 23, 2018

Palmetto Health is one of three health systems in the United States to be named as a finalist for the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Award program. The award recognizes innovation,…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina selects Benedict College Junior Shawn Brown for its 2018-19 President’s Fellow

July 23, 2018

Mr. Shawn Brown, a rising junior at Benedict College has been selected to be the 2018-2019 Sisters of Charity Foundation’s Presidents Fellow. Brown was chosen from a pool of outstanding…

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JCS welcomes new employee

July 23, 2018

Jumper Carter Sease/ Architects is proud to introduce Mr. Jian Huang. Jian first joined the Jumper Carter Sease team in 2016 as a summer intern and returned in 2017 after…

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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018

July 23, 2018

First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Cayce, S.C. Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office…

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Teacher of the Year finalists announced for the Charter Institute at Erskine

July 23, 2018

  Eight teachers from schools across the Palmetto state have been announced as finalists for the Charter Institute at Erskine’s Teacher of the Year award. The winner will be crowned…

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Gov. Henry McMaster appoints former S.C. Attorney General Charlie Condon as Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors

July 23, 2018

Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as chairman of Santee Cooper’s board of directors. Mr. Condon will begin serving immediately. The…

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Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for second quarter of 2018

July 23, 2018

Carolina Financial Corporation announced financial results for the second quarter of 2018. Financial highlights at and for the three months ended June 30, 2018, include: Net income for the second…

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BIA members recognized by HBA of South Carolina awards

July 23, 2018

BIA MEMBERS ACHIEVE HIGH HONORS AT STATE CONVENTION Home building industry professionals from the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina were awarded the Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s…

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LS3P congratulates John Bedell, Leadership Charleston Class of 2019

July 23, 2018

LS3P congratulates John Bedell, AIA, LEED AP BD + C, NCARB who was recently selected as a member of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2019.…

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Movement Mortgage welcomes Tony Taveekanjana as National Sales Director

July 23, 2018

FORT MILL, SC – Movement Mortgage, a top 10 national retail mortgage lender, is pleased to welcome Tony Taveekanjana back to Movement as its National Sales Director. Taveekanjana, known affectionately…

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Schuff Steel Company launching York County operations

July 23, 2018

Steel Construction Services Provider Creating More Than 180 New Jobs Schuff Steel Company, part of the DBM Global Inc. family of companies and an operating subsidiary of HC2 Holdings, Inc.…

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A unique South Carolina legacy at the U.S. Army War College

July 23, 2018

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   CARLISLE, PA – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V will make legacy history at the U.S. Army War College, later this week, when he…

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Jabrina Berry joins Colliers International’s Real Estate Management Services team

July 23, 2018

Jabrina Berry has joined Colliers International | South Carolina as an Assistant Property Manager in the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in Columbia. In this role, Berry will provide…

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Santee Cooper extends work to preserve Summer equipment

July 23, 2018

The Santee Cooper Board of Directors took action to extend its commitment to maintaining and preserving equipment at the V.C. Summer construction site through Dec. 31, 2018. The Board also…

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A unique South Carolina legacy at the U.S. Army War College

July 23, 2018

By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   CARLISLE, PA – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V will make legacy history at the U.S. Army War College, later this week, when he…

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BIA members recognized by HBA of South Carolina awards

July 23, 2018

BIA MEMBERS ACHIEVE HIGH HONORS AT STATE CONVENTION Home building industry professionals from the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina were awarded the Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s…

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JCS welcomes new employee

July 23, 2018

Jumper Carter Sease/ Architects is proud to introduce Mr. Jian Huang. Jian first joined the Jumper Carter Sease team in 2016 as a summer intern and returned in 2017 after…

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Collins & Lacy creates government, ethics, and compliance practice

July 22, 2018

Michael Burchstead, leads legal work for public officials, political candidates, governmental entities, and other people or organizations with interests before the government   Collins & Lacy law firm has created…

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University of South Carolina earns grant to fund childhood cancer research

July 22, 2018

Childhood cancer researchers often depend largely on private funding to get projects off the ground and to move novel treatment approaches to the next phase of testing, ultimately bringing better…

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Columbia business leader named new head of USC Foundations

July 22, 2018

The University of South Carolina Foundations announced Friday that Jason Caskey of the Elliott Davis accounting firm will serve as the new foundations president and chief executive officer. He will begin Aug.…

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Calling artist submissions for the 701 CCA Prize 2018

July 22, 2018

701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia, S.C., announces the fourth installment of the 701 CCA Prize, a biennial, juried art competition and exhibition for professional South Carolina artists 40…

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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018

July 22, 2018

First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office of Mayor…

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S.C. earns high marks for fiscal transparency

July 22, 2018

By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller   My office was pleased to receive national attention recently for our efforts to shed light on how your tax dollars are spent. The state’s…

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Youth Corps – Inspiring Young People To Be Leaders – Students Can Still Apply

July 22, 2018

Looking for a dynamic, life-changing leadership experience for young people you may know?  Students can still apply for Youth Corps! To read a recent article in the Columbia Business Monthly…

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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018

July 22, 2018

First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office of Mayor…

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NORD Family Foundation continues contribution to MIRCI’s Supportive Housing Program for Youth and Housing and Homeless Services

July 20, 2018

The Nord Family Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) to support programs that serve mentally ill, homeless individuals in the greater Columbia and…

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Columbia Chamber honors Pamela P. Lackey at Annual Gala

July 20, 2018

AT&T South Carolina President named Columbia Chamber’s 2018 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor AT&T South Carolina President Pamela P. Lackey at the Chamber’s 116th Annual Gala, presented…

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Habitat Greenville dedicates Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Home for a veteran

July 20, 2018

On Sunday, July 22, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County will dedicate the 2018 Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in Greenville and…

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Jackson hires Jose Cubillan, Daniel Miller

July 20, 2018

Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Jose Cubillan as staff accountant and Daniel Miller as performance service specialist. Cubillan…

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MAU Workforce Solutions acquires Atlanta-based 3Ci

July 20, 2018

Two of Georgia’s most established independently owned workforce solutions companies are coming together, which means increased opportunity for the world’s best employers and top workforce talent to gain access to…

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HSB’s Meghan Riordan named President of the Warehouse Theatre Board

July 20, 2018

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Meghan Riordan has been elected President of the Warehouse Theatre Board of Directors. The Warehouse Theatre is home to numerous productions a year, as well as the…

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Greg Lapointe named president of South State Bank

July 20, 2018

South State Corporation announced the promotion of key leaders, as two of the company’s senior executives prepare for retirement. South State Bank President and CEO John F. Windley (65), a 43-year banking…

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Cliently receives SC Launch, Inc. investment

July 20, 2018

SC Launch, Inc. recently finalized an investment for Cliently, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Programs as a Client Company in July 2017. Cliently is…

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Ribbon cutting and grand opening of Sonny’s SportsPlex indoor courts facility in Northeast Columbia

July 20, 2018

  Hill Construction and Talmage Architects joined the owners of Sonny’s SportsPlex with a ribbon- cutting ceremony performed by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Sonny’s is an indoor courts facility…

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Ribbon cutting and grand opening of Sonny’s SportsPlex indoor courts facility in Northeast Columbia

July 20, 2018

  Hill Construction and Talmage Architects joined the owners of Sonny’s SportsPlex with a ribbon- cutting ceremony performed by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Sonny’s is an indoor courts facility…

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Vanity Salon debuts blowout bars at both salon locations

July 19, 2018

 Vanity Salon announced the addition of full-service blowout bars inside each of their salon locations in Mount Pleasant and West Ashley. Vanity has teamed with BlowPro, the originators of the blowout craze, to…

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City receives AARP Community Challenge Grant

July 19, 2018

AARP has awarded the City of Greenville a $10,000 grant through its 2018 Community Challenge Grant Program. In its second year, the Community Challenge Grant Program provides “quick action” grant…

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