Choate Construction teams with local Red Cross chapter to promote fire prevention       

June 27, 2016

SUMMERVILLE, SC – Choate Construction Company teamed with the American Red Cross in a Smoke Alarm Blitz, visiting homes as part of the Home Fire Safety Campaign. Saturday’s Smoke Alarm…

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Dominion supports improvements on Palmetto Trail Passage

June 27, 2016

The Palmetto Trail’s Fort Jackson Passage will receive some much needed upgrades soon, thanks to a $15,000 environmental grant from the Dominion Foundation and Dominion Resources. “Palmetto Conservation Foundation is…

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AT&T expands access to gigabit speeds to more businesses in 17 South Carolina markets

June 27, 2016

1 Gigabit per Second Internet speeds are now available through AT&T Business Fiber   COLUMBIA, SC – AT&T is bringing gigabit internet speeds to even more businesses in 17 South…

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AT&T expands access to gigabit speeds to more businesses in 17 South Carolina markets

June 27, 2016

1 Gigabit per Second Internet speeds are now available through AT&T Business Fiber   COLUMBIA, SC – AT&T is bringing gigabit internet speeds to even more businesses in 17 South…

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Scott and Company LLC named among Best Places to Work in South Carolina

June 27, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC- Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as one of the “Best Places…

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Burns endorses Kuper in District 21

June 27, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville County Councilman Jim Burns affirmed his endorsement and support of Stacy Kuper to replace him in District 21 today. “This has been a campaign season filled…

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Tucker named “runner up” for Salvation Army’s prestigious Man of the Year Award

June 27, 2016

Salvation Army chaplain recognized for service to the organization and broader community   COLUMBIA, SC – Salvation Army chaplain Melvin Tucker was recognized as “runner up” for the Salvation Army’s…

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NAI Avant closes on former Cardinal Newman site

June 27, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently represented the seller, the Diocese of Charleston, in the transaction of 4701 Forest Drive in Forest Acres. The 12.47…

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Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources

June 27, 2016

States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers   SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…

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Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources

June 27, 2016

States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers   SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…

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Colonial Life launches new educator leadership program

June 27, 2016

Program will build stronger ties between educators, business and community leaders   COLUMBIA, SC – School’s out for summer, but a select group of administrators, principals and other school executives…

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Call for Artists and Makers: Crafty Feast Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016

June 27, 2016

Crafty Feast – the largest juried indie craft fair in the Midlands region of South Carolina – is accepting vendor applications from now until July 31, 2016 at http://craftyfeast.com for its annual…

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CBE President John Eckstrom named BTA’s 2016 Volunteer of the Year

June 27, 2016

John Eckstrom, president of Carolina Business Equipment Inc., Columbia, South Carolina, was named the Business Technology Association’s (BTA’s) 2016 Volunteer of the Year on June 10 during the BTA at…

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Goodwill Industries to open new Midlands headquarters on June 30

June 27, 2016

At 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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Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors

June 27, 2016

Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…

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NAI Avant closes on former Cardinal Newman site

June 27, 2016

NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers recently represented the seller, the Diocese of Charleston, in the transaction of 4701 Forest Drive in Forest Acres. The 12.47…

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Southern First Bancshares, Inc. added to Russell 2000® Index

June 27, 2016

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced today that it was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opened on…

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Summer Camps & Classes Begin Soon at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

June 27, 2016

Summer camps and classes at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) for both children and adults will begin in July. The first registration deadline is June 30, so…

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Tucker named “runner up” for Salvation Army’s prestigious Man of the Year Award

June 27, 2016

Salvation Army chaplain recognized for service to the organization and broader community   COLUMBIA, SC – Salvation Army chaplain Melvin Tucker was recognized as “runner up” for the Salvation Army’s…

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Mullikin Law Firm announces Creative Director Charlie Mullikin

June 26, 2016

Mullikin to oversee firm’s creative and social media presence   CAMDEN, SC – Charlie Mullikin joins The Mullikin Law Firm as the firm’s new creative director, enhancing the team in…

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Catherine Walworth joins the CMA curatorial team

June 26, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Walworth, Ph.D., to Curator. Walworth joined the CMA curatorial team this spring, and she…

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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day

June 26, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…

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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day

June 26, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…

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Mullikin Law Firm announces Creative Director Charlie Mullikin

June 26, 2016

Mullikin to oversee firm’s creative and social media presence   CAMDEN, SC – Charlie Mullikin joins The Mullikin Law Firm as the firm’s new creative director, enhancing the team in…

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District Five moves to 10-point grading scale

June 24, 2016

In April, the State Board of Education voted unanimously to move South Carolina high schools to a 10-point grading scale starting in August. South Carolina schools currently use a 7-point…

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department accepting reserve deputy applications

June 24, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department will begin its next reserve deputy training cycle Oct. 19. “Reserve deputies are a major component of our commitment to serve the…

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Coker College dance program graduate receives national award for performance

June 24, 2016

HARTSVILLE, SC – Earlier this month, recent Coker College graduates Tierra Foxworth and Tammaka Staley traveled to Washington, D.C., to perform their original work, “Curveless Smile,” at the National College Dance…

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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package

June 24, 2016

The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…

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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package

June 24, 2016

The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…

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Lambert Architecture + Construction Services receives two honor awards

June 24, 2016

Lambert receives honor awards by the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, the SC Department of Archives and History, and the Office of the Lt. Governor Lambert Architecture + Construction Services announced their…

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Florida marine acquistion

June 24, 2016

Carolina Commercial, LLC announced the sale of the Fort Lauderdale Boatyard and Marina in Fort Lauderdale, FL to Atlantic Marina Holdings, LLC. Dunston Powell, CCIM with Carolina commercial, LLC represented…

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District Five announces new leadership assignments

June 24, 2016

IRMO, SC – While students are off for the summer, District Five is working hard to be prepared for the coming school year.  Some leaders in the district are being…

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SCDA introduces new tool to assist farmers with SC Farm Aid application

June 24, 2016

SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – In advance of the application period, farmers can visit a new web page to determine eligibility and find a complete list of necessary documentation that must accompany…

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SCDA introduces new tool to assist farmers with SC Farm Aid application

June 24, 2016

SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – In advance of the application period, farmers can visit a new web page to determine eligibility and find a complete list of necessary documentation that must accompany…

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Richland Two high schools accepted to innovative program

June 24, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – All five Richland School District Two high schools – Blythewood, Richland Northeast,  Ridge View, Spring Valley and Westwood – have been accepted to TransformSC’s network of innovative…

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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands welcomes new board member, Katherine Watts

June 24, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands is honored to welcome Katherine Watts, LMSW, ACM to the Board of Directors. Katherine Watts is the Director of Social Services…

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Pet Pals program gets boost from Meals on Wheels America grant

June 24, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Meals on Wheels America has awarded a $2,500 grant to Senior Resources to support the agency’s Pet Pals program. The grant will buy dog and cat food…

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Saluda River Club welcomes three new families after 2016 Tour of Homes

June 24, 2016

LEXINGTON, SC – Saluda River Club, the award-winning residential community located on the Saluda River, welcomed almost 200 families during the 2016 Tour of Homes organized by the Building Industry…

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Graham backs measure to prevent terrorists from purchasing weapons

June 24, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting in support of the Collins amendment to prevent terrorists from buying guns. The amendment survived a procedural…

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Graham backs measure to prevent terrorists from purchasing weapons

June 24, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting in support of the Collins amendment to prevent terrorists from buying guns. The amendment survived a procedural…

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Scott and Company LLC named among Best Places to Work in South Carolina

June 24, 2016

COLUMBIA and GREENVILLE, SC  – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as one…

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National Park Service awards over $1M to preserve American battlefields

June 24, 2016

WASHINGTON –The National Park Service announced $1.19 million grants to support 20 projects at significant battlefields across the country. The projects will research, document, or interpret dozens of battlefields representing…

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City of Columbia | 2015 Water Quality Report

June 24, 2016

The City of Columbia, SC has released the 2015 Water Quality Report. This report is provided to all City of Columbia water customers to comply with the Consumer Confidence Reports…

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Local CPA firm, BPS, named a Best Place to Work

June 24, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This survey and awards program was created by SC Biz…

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Lambert Architecture + Construction Services receives two honor awards

June 24, 2016

Lambert receives honor awards by the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, the SC Department of Archives and History, and the Office of the Lt. Governor Lambert Architecture + Construction Services announced their…

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Local CPA firm, BPS, named a Best Place to Work

June 24, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This survey and awards program was created by SC Biz…

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Scott and Company LLC named among Best Places to Work in South Carolina

June 24, 2016

COLUMBIA and GREENVILLE, SC  – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as one…

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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 4663 Franchise Street

June 23, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented the landlord, Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease extension of 2,400 sf Industrial  space located at…

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Avison Young Office Lease – 5900 Core Avenue

June 23, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, 5900 Core Avenue, LLC, in the lease extension of a 675 sf office space located at 5900 Core…

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Richland Library Friends accepting donations for upcoming book sales

June 23, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Members of the community have an opportunity to let countless stories live on through their donations. The Richland Library Friends are welcoming gently used books, CDs and…

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