Midlands Technical College’s Tara Holmon selected for National Institute at Princeton University

October 31, 2017

The Board of Directors of the Council for Opportunity in Education and the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity at Princeton University selected Tara Holmon, Midlands Technical College’s Educational Talent…

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Richland Two announces new Sandlapper Elementary principal

October 31, 2017

At the board meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Connie May…

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The Salvation Army opens new Family Store in Irmo

October 31, 2017

Second Family Store, Same Great Values that Help Our Community On Friday November 3,2017, families looking for a bargain will have a brand new shopping experience in Irmo as The…

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District Five superintendent again earns high marks on board evaluation

October 31, 2017

Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner earned high marks for his job performance during an open evaluation at a recent school board meeting. The District Five School Board…

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Honors College to induct inaugural class of Clyburn Scholars

October 31, 2017

Four SC State freshmen and members of the university’s Honors College, will be formally inducted as the first recipients of the Emily England Clyburn Honors College Scholarship during a special…

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VA to host Veteran appreciation open house – Nov. 1

October 31, 2017

The William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Columbia VA Regional Office will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 in the main lobby of the hospital (Building 100).…

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Sparkleberry Country Fair donates $25,000 for teacher grants

October 31, 2017

Richland Two teachers will be able to implement 40 projects on their wish lists, thanks to the generosity of the Sparkleberry Country Fair.  Fair co-chairman Bill McCracken and outgoing chairman…

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KB Biotech Solutions launching new Dillon County operations

October 31, 2017

$12 Million Investment To Create 100 New Jobs KB Biotech Solutions, a venture of Chinese-based Anhui Chem-bright Bioengineering Co. Ltd., is launching new manufacturing operations in Dillon County. The $12…

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Colliers Report: Columbia Sees 20% of CBD Office Buildings Sold in Third Quarter

October 31, 2017

Key Takeaways Investors acquired four major towers in four months in downtown Columbia. Rental rates were slightly lower over the third quarter and year-to-date due to a shortage of high-quality vacant space…

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560 Chris Drive in West Columbia reaches full occupancy with new lease to Carrier, now for sale to investors

October 31, 2017

Brokers pivot from leasing to marketing the fully occupied property to potential investors. Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard represented the owner, Ronald Weathers, in…

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Elizabeth Turner joins Colliers International as Marketing Coordinator

October 31, 2017

Colliers International announced the addition of Elizabeth Turner as a Marketing Coordinator in Columbia, SC. As a Marketing Coordinator, Turner will provide marketing expertise to the Colliers industrial and general…

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Thomas Scarborough joins Colliers International’s Real Estate Management Services team

October 31, 2017

Colliers International announced the addition of Thomas Scarborough as Assistant Property Manager in its Columbia, SC office. In this role, Scarborough will provide property management services for a portfolio of…

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Colliers International Dealmakers: Who’s selling, leasing and investing in South Carolina this week

October 31, 2017

Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions: Charleston, SC Hagood S. Morrison, Daniel Pellegrino and Seth Clark represented Lat Purser & Associates in the sale…

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A3 Communications’ President and CEO Brian Thomas selected as member of the “20 Under 40” Class of 2017

October 31, 2017

Brian Thomas, President and CEO of A3 Communications, Inc., America’s seventh fastest growing systems integrator, was selected as a member of the ‘20 under 40’ class of 2017 by Security…

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Cohn Construction names Doug Putlock Vice President Operations

October 31, 2017

Cohn Construction announces Doug Putlock as Vice President Operations. Doug joined Cohn Construction 3 years ago, as the Director of Operations, where he successfully managed the Cohn Construction office. With…

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Midlands Green Award nomination – December 1st

October 31, 2017

The Midlands Green Awards are being presented by Keep the Midlands Beautiful and will be presented on December 1st at the 6th Annual Gala for a Greener Midlands. The Midlands…

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Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription

October 31, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…

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Truematter to Present Webinar: Better User Experience Through Team Collaboration – November 16

October 31, 2017

Truematter will present a user experience webinar on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 11 a.m. In the webinar, truematter partner and UX lead Dean Schuster will explain how active, deep…

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TreesGreenville selected to partner with TD Tree Day to plant trees

October 30, 2017

    TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®,selected TreesGreenville to participate in TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green spaces in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. On…

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Greg Norris joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg

October 30, 2017

SPARTANBURG, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Greg Norris as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Greg joins Coldwell Banker Caine with previous real estate experience, most recently with…

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Champion Aerospace gift benefits Aircraft Maintenance Technology students at Greenville Technical College

October 30, 2017

  Presenting a donation to the Greenville Tech Foundation are Tom Fleetwood (far left) and Ross Hartney (second from right) of Champion Aerospace. Receiving the donation are Greenville Technical College…

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62,221 SF Warehouse Leased

October 30, 2017

  Dunston Powell, CCIM represented the Landlord, 4400 Arco Lane, LLC in the successful long-term lease of 62,221 SF at 4400 Arco Lane, North Charleston. The Tenant was represented by…

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Smith Moore Leatherwood attorney appointed topic and article editor of Franchise Law Journal

October 30, 2017

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Emily I. Bridges has been selected as topic and article editor of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Franchise Law Journal. Her term began…

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City of Columbia opens new Columbia Art Center

October 30, 2017

The City of Columbia celebrated the opening of the new Columbia Art Center on Saturday, October 28, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilman Sam Davis,…

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NAI Avant arranges Village at Blythewood retail lease

October 30, 2017

NAI Avant senior broker Laura Kovacich recently represented the landlord, Blythewood Concepts LLC & Bishopville DG, LLC, in the lease transaction at University Village Drive in Blythewood, SC. Anytime Fitness…

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CBRE Capital Markets arranges $9.67 million in non-recourse permanent financing for The Summits Apartments in Graniteville, SC

October 27, 2017

CBRE Capital Markets has secured $9.67 million for the refinance of The Summits Apartments, a garden-style multifamily project consisting of 120 market-rate units in Graniteville, SC. The loan is being…

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Lizard’s Thicket raises $3,600 for local charities in honor of 40th anniversary

October 27, 2017

Lizard’s Thicket has raised $3,600 through sales of its limited edition 40th anniversary coffee mugs. Local non-profits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, Sharing God’s Love and Palmetto Place…

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Venus Poe receives AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell

October 27, 2017

For the sixth consecutive year, personal injury attorney Venus Poe, partner and founder of Venus Poe, PA, has been recognized with an AV-level peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. “I strive…

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CBRE Capital Markets arranges $9.67 million in non-recourse permanent financing for The Summits Apartments in Graniteville, SC

October 27, 2017

CBRE Capital Markets has secured $9.67 million for the refinance of The Summits Apartments, a garden-style multifamily project consisting of 120 market-rate units in Graniteville, SC. The loan is being…

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Caldwell Commercial listing | 2035 Spaulding Drive, North Charleston, SC

October 27, 2017

Caldwell Commercial announces its listing at 2035 Spaulding Drive North Charleston, SC. The renovation of this building consists of 4 units with up to 23,430 SF of office/flex space available…

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Clemson University Rutland Institute names Joe Riley Jr. James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award honoree

October 27, 2017

Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics advisory board has selected Joseph (Joe) P. Riley Jr., former mayor of the City of Charleston, to receive the 2018 James F. Barker Ethics…

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Availability opens in Charleston suburban office submarkets

October 27, 2017

CBRE Research has released the Q3 2017 data on the office commercial real estate market in Charleston. Tight market conditions are forcing tenants to opt for unconventional space to accommodate…

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CBRE Capital Markets arranges $9.67 million in non-recourse permanent financing for The Summits Apartments in Graniteville, SC

October 27, 2017

CBRE Capital Markets has secured $9.67 million for the refinance of The Summits Apartments, a garden-style multifamily project consisting of 120 market-rate units in Graniteville, SC. The loan is being…

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Lizard’s Thicket raises $3,600 for local charities in honor of 40th anniversary

October 27, 2017

Lizard’s Thicket has raised $3,600 through sales of its limited edition 40th anniversary coffee mugs. Local non-profits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, Sharing God’s Love and Palmetto Place…

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First Community Bank adds veteran banker to Business Services Team

October 26, 2017

First Community Bank announced Teresa K. “T.K.” Woods has joined the bank as Assistant Vice President, Business Services Specialist. T.K. brings more than 25 years of experience in business banking…

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SC Chamber announces 2017 Business Leader, Public Servant, and Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award Winners

October 26, 2017

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced honorees for the 2017 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant of the Year, and the Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award. Business Leader of…

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Habitat Greenville named 2017 EarthCraft Builder of the Year

October 26, 2017

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has been named the 2017 EarthCraft Builder of the Year by Southface and the Greater Atlanta Homebuilder’s Association. The EarthCraft Builder of the Year…

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Office asking rates reach historic high while industrial vacancy rate hits historic low in Greenville-Spartanburg

October 26, 2017

CBRE Research has released the Q3 2017 data on the office and industrial commercial real estate markets in Greenville-Spartanburg. For the third consecutive quarter, the Greenville-Spartanburg office market has experienced…

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Stable growth attracting investors and elevating asking rates in Columbia’s office market

October 26, 2017

CBRE Research has released the Q3 2017 data on the office commercial real estate market in Columbia, South Carolina. For the eighteenth consecutive quarter, the Columbia office market has exhibited…

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Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association of SC names Elizabeth Herlong Brogdon as Executive Director

October 26, 2017

Elizabeth Herlong Brogdon, Esq. has been named Executive Director of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association of SC (WSWA-SC). In this role, Elizabeth will lead the Association, to include overseeing…

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Stable growth attracting investors and elevating asking rates in Columbia’s office market

October 26, 2017

CBRE Research has released the Q3 2017 data on the office commercial real estate market in Columbia, South Carolina. For the eighteenth consecutive quarter, the Columbia office market has exhibited…

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Garden Tour for Gardeners – November 4th

October 25, 2017

Come join Historic Columbia’s garden staff, Keith Mearns and Evan Clements, on Saturday, Nov 4 as they lead plant specific tours of the famed Hampton-Preston Gardens. Attendees will have the…

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32nd Annual Vista Lights kicks off the 2017 Midlands holiday season Thursday, November 16

October 25, 2017

WHAT: The Congaree Vista’s signature open house kicks off the holiday season with artistic performances, live music and dancing. More than 60 galleries, shops and restaurants in the Vista will…

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Historic Holiday Tours

October 25, 2017

The holiday season is here and Historic Columbia is pulling out all the stops! Visit us through Dec. 31, to see a variety of holiday decorations and traditions in the…

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Pritchard Law Group attorneys recognized as Legal Elite of the Lowcountry

October 25, 2017

Edward K. Pritchard, III and Elizabeth F. Fulton have been named Legal Elite of the Lowcountry 2017 by Charleston Business Magazine. The inaugural awards honor area attorneys in 20 categories,…

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Middle Tyger Community Center receives Listen for Good grant

October 25, 2017

LYMAN, S.C. – Middle Tyger Community Center announced receipt of a national Listen for Good grant through the Fund for Shared Insight that will be used to collect feedback from…

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The Cassina Group continues to be a leader in Mount Pleasant’s luxury home sale market

October 25, 2017

The Cassina Group has a long-established presence in Mount Pleasant’s luxury real estate market, and this year is no exception. The boutique firm, with 36 full-time real estate agents, represented…

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CIU opening School of Business and Professional Studies

October 25, 2017

Preparations are underway at Columbia International University to open a School of Business and Professional Studies that will house its growing list of business-related programs. CIU initiated its first undergraduate…

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Association of Fundraising Professionals announces 2017 National Philanthropy Day Winners

October 25, 2017

The SC Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) with Presenting Sponsor Michael J. Mungo Foundation, will honor the finest achievements of the philanthropic community in the…

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City of Columbia Municipal Election update

October 25, 2017

The following individuals filed for the November 7, 2017 Municipal Election: Stephen K. Benjamin (incumbent) filed for the Mayoral Seat  Tameika Isaac Devine (incumbent) filed for the At-Large Seat Joseph Azar filed…

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