United Community Bank recognized for highest customer satisfaction in Southeast by J.D. Power

May 8, 2017

United receives award for fourth consecutive year United Community Bank has been recognized for the highest customer satisfaction score in the Southeast by the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Retail Banking…

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Opening Next Week: Mound by Osamu Kobayashi

May 8, 2017

Exhibition Dates: May 18 – July 2, 2017 Artist’s Reception: Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 7 – 9 pm Reception Admission: members, free; non-members, $5 suggested donation Gallery Talk: Sunday,…

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Questis enters joint business relationship with Alliance Pension Consultants for digital financial wellness

May 8, 2017

Questis announced today that it has entered a joint business relationship with Alliance Pension Consultants (APC), a retirement plan consulting, record keeping, and third party administration firm, to offer Questis’…

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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.

May 8, 2017

Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…

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Security Federal Corporation announces cash dividend

May 8, 2017

Security Federal Corporation (OTCBB:SFDL), parent company of Security Federal Bank, announced that a quarterly dividend of $ .09 per share will be paid on or about June 15, 2017 to…

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Retaining Top Talent with an Effective Employee Training Program

May 8, 2017

By Matt Vaadi   Retaining top talent at a small business can be a very challenging feat. Every day on LinkedIn, your “A” players are being hounded by recruiters offering…

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The Charleston Retail Market is Changing Along with the Times

May 8, 2017

Fueled by job growth, consumer spending and tourism, Charleston continues to be on fire in 2017, earning one accolade after the other. Following the significant recognition by Travel + Leisure…

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Local Edward Jones team participates in advanced training

May 8, 2017

Tina Warner and David Wallace   David Wallace, a financial advisor with the financial services firm Edward Jones in St. Andrews / Irmo community, and Tina Warner, a branch office…

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Richland County Council kicks off discussions of first Biennium Budget

May 8, 2017

Richland County Council this week kicked off discussions on its first proposed two-year budget, which sets forth a $1.7 billion spending plan to improve government services at no additional costs…

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Providence Health Awards Lakesha N. Williams  The Preston Jones Scholarship

May 8, 2017

Providence Health announced Lakesha N. Williams as its 2017 Dr. Preston A. Jones Memorial Scholarship recipient at a ceremony last week. . Left to Right: Scott Campbell, Market CEO Providence…

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Online survey will help county identify housing needs

May 8, 2017

An online survey is now available for residents that will help Richland County identify what housing issues matter most in different communities and neighborhoods. Input garnered from both the online…

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Food Lion, Harvest Hope Food Bank, and Postal Carriers Union Partner to “Stamp Out Hunger”

May 8, 2017

Postal Union Food Drive Will Take Place on May 13 The 25th annual US Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place across South Carolina on May 13.…

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Precious Cargo: Collins & Lacy, P.C. calls on community to donate items for foster children

May 8, 2017

Statewide Law Firm Partners with SCYAP on “Precious Cargo” Collection May is National Foster Care Month, and to promote awareness, Collins & Lacy, P.C. is again teaming up with the…

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Precious Cargo: Collins & Lacy, P.C. calls on community to donate items for foster children

May 8, 2017

Statewide Law Firm Partners with SCYAP on “Precious Cargo” Collection May is National Foster Care Month, and to promote awareness, Collins & Lacy, P.C. is again teaming up with the…

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EY announces Jack DeMao of Electric Guard Dog Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award finalist in the Southeast

May 8, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – EY announced that CEO Jack DeMao of Electric Guard Dog is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Southeast. The awards program,…

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Prysmian awarded a $300 million optical cable supply agreement from Verizon Communications

May 8, 2017

Prysmian Group (FTSE: PRY), world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a significant supply agreement from the US telecom company Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq:…

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Liquid Catering adds new Sales Manager

May 8, 2017

GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering has named Jennifer Fowlkes as Sales Manager of the Upstate’s premier special event bartending company. A native of Greenville, Fowlkes graduated from College of Charleston…

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More than 2,500 degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded at Midlands Technical College commencement

May 8, 2017

MTC awarded honorary associate degrees in humane letters to friends of the college Lou Kennedy and Solomon Jackson   Midlands Technical College (MTC) awarded more than 2,500 degrees, diplomas, and…

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New museum exhibit chronicles Fort Jackson’s 100-year history

May 8, 2017

Last month our nation commemorated its entry into the First World War, so there is no better time for a new Fort Jackson exhibit at the South Carolina Confederate Relic…

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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.

May 8, 2017

Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…

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Palmetto Health Tuomey honored with 2017 I SEE YOU CARE Award by Advanced ICU Care

May 6, 2017

Palmetto Health Tuomey has been awarded the 2017 I SEE YOU CARE Award by Advanced ICU (AICU). The award recognizes outstanding collaboration between hospital staff and AICU’s remote critical care…

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Elliott Cooper receives The Order of the Palmetto award

May 6, 2017

COLUMBIA, SC – Acting Regional Administrator and District Director Elliott Cooper was quite surprised when he was called to the stage by Governor Henry McMaster during the Salute to Small…

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Two organizations receive $400,000 to help inmates return to workforce

May 6, 2017

The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded more than $400,000 in grants to two organizations which will provide employment skills training to inmates, enhancing their chances of finding work upon…

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Two organizations receive $400,000 to help inmates return to workforce

May 6, 2017

The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded more than $400,000 in grants to two organizations which will provide employment skills training to inmates, enhancing their chances of finding work upon…

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Complete Public Relations honored with three SCPRSA awards

May 6, 2017

Complete Public Relations was honored with three awards by the South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the organization’s annual Mercury Awards banquet on Thursday.…

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Colliers Report: High Occupancy Driving Redevelopment but Not New Development

May 6, 2017

Key Takeaways Office users are moving to non-traditional spaces in the Central Business District. Speculative office construction will continue to be limited to small projects until rental rates are $28.00…

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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors honored with AIA South Carolina Historic Design Award

May 5, 2017

Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned an Honor Award from The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of…

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GHS welcomes new choral director

May 5, 2017

GILBERT, SC – Gilbert High welcomes a new faculty member ready to lead the school’s talented musicians. Craig Coelho will be GHS’s new choral director beginning with the 2017–2018 school…

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Richland County Transportation Director resigns

May 5, 2017

Richland County’s first director of its Transportation Program funded by a voter-approved penny sales tax increase is leaving his post to accept a job at the SC Department of Transportation…

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Richland Two announces two middle school principals

May 5, 2017

At a board meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, Superintendent Debbie Hamm and Superintendent-Elect Baron Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved new principals for…

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Womble Carlyle’s Stephanie Yarbrough elected to SCEDA Board

May 5, 2017

Womble Carlyle Economic Development attorney Stephanie Yarbrough is the newest board member of the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA). Yarbrough was elected to the board at SCEDA’s May 4…

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Womble Carlyle’s Stephanie Yarbrough elected to SCEDA Board

May 5, 2017

Womble Carlyle Economic Development attorney Stephanie Yarbrough is the newest board member of the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA). Yarbrough was elected to the board at SCEDA’s May 4…

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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event

May 5, 2017

The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 4 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…

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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event

May 5, 2017

The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 4 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…

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GHS welcomes new choral director

May 5, 2017

GILBERT, SC – Gilbert High welcomes a new faculty member ready to lead the school’s talented musicians. Craig Coelho will be GHS’s new choral director beginning with the 2017–2018 school…

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Studio 2LR, Inc. Architecture + Interiors honored with AIA South Carolina Historic Design Award

May 5, 2017

Studio 2LR, an architecture and interior design firm with an emphasis on sustainable contemporary design, recently earned an Honor Award from The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of…

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Two South Carolina School leaders receive top honors

May 4, 2017

Greenville County Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Burke Royster, has been named the 2018 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Spartanburg School District 7’s Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Terry Pruitt, has been…

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Duke Energy will invest heavily in cleaner power, energy grid, natural gas infrastructure, CEO tells shareholders

May 4, 2017

Duke Energy will invest heavily in cleaner power, natural gas infrastructure and the energy grid during the next 10 years, CEO Lynn Good told investors during the company’s first online…

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Ryan Welch Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 1,160 SF of Industrial Space in Summerville

May 4, 2017

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, Triad Real Properties, LLC in the lease renewal of 1,160 SF of industrial space located at 944 College Park Road, Unit…

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Graham on House passing Obamacare repeal & replace bill

May 4, 2017

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the House passage of legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare.  “I look forward to carefully reviewing the House-passed legislation…

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Graham on House passing Obamacare repeal & replace bill

May 4, 2017

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the House passage of legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare.  “I look forward to carefully reviewing the House-passed legislation…

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Sustainable Midlands receives Dominion Foundation Award for Environmental Education

May 4, 2017

Sustainable Midlands is excited to have the opportunity to extend its Green LEAF program with the support of the Dominion Foundation. By engaging school staff and students around food-education, experiential…

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Allen University 2017 Commencement Speaker – United States Senator Tim Scott

May 4, 2017

Allen University, South Carolina, will hold its 2017 Baccalaureate Service on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.  The ceremony will be held at Allen University’s Chappelle Auditorium, 1530 Harden…

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Allen University 2017 Commencement Speaker – United States Senator Tim Scott

May 4, 2017

Allen University, South Carolina, will hold its 2017 Commencement Exercise on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.  The graduation ceremony is scheduled to take place in the John Hurst…

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Retiring Columbia College president addresses graduates

May 4, 2017

Elizabeth Dinndorf, Columbia College president, addressed 181 students from the Women’s College, evening and online programs at commencement April 29th at Township Auditorium. The college also recognized 20 students in…

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BDI Pharma celebrates World Hemophilia Day; raises money to support World Federation of Hemophilia

May 4, 2017

On Monday, April 17th, employees of BDI Pharma recognized World Hemophilia Day by joining together in support of the millions of children and adults affected by bleeding disorders. Events were…

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Honors Night nominations now open

May 4, 2017

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has opened the nomination process for the 2017 Honors Night Awards. Any Chamber member in good standing can nominate either themselves, or another Chamber…

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Honors Night nominations now open

May 4, 2017

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has opened the nomination process for the 2017 Honors Night Awards. Any Chamber member in good standing can nominate either themselves, or another Chamber…

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Women Face Higher Risk of Blindness Than Men

May 4, 2017

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology urges women to make eye health a top priority Studies show there is a gender gap in eye disease. Women…

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Unprecedented: Gallivan White Boyd attorneys now head all three major defense bar groups

May 4, 2017

In an unprecedented achievement in the legal field, attorneys with Gallivan White Boyd, recently named ninth largest law firm in South Carolina in Lawyers Weekly, are now simultaneously serving as…

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