Caldwell Commercial office lease – Harrell Square

February 4, 2016

Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 2,304 SF of office space at Harrell Square, 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in Charleston,…

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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 2-3, 2016

February 4, 2016

List of 70 Participating Artists Revealed The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA)…

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South Risk Management named to President’s Club by large insurance carrier

February 4, 2016

South Risk Management (SRM) received a business honor from super-regional insurance carrier FCCI Insurance Group when SRM was recently awarded the President’s Club designation by FCCI. SRM is one of…

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NAI Avant facilitates office lease renewal at Pinnacle Point Business Park in Columbia, SC

February 4, 2016

NAI senior broker Macon Lovelace secured a lease renewal for the United States of America at 1021 Pinnacle Point Drive. The space is occupied by Moncrief Army Medical Home, which…

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$200,000 in Apprenticeship Grants Available to Innovative Workforce Programs

February 4, 2016

The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) is making available $200,000 for innovative apprenticeship grant initiatives. This initiative aims to increase training and employment opportunities for priority populations such as individuals…

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Two GHS executives among Greenville’s 50 most influential people

February 4, 2016

Greenville Health System (GHS) President and CEO Mike Riordan and Sam Konduros, executive director of the Greenville Health Research and Development Corporation (RDC), have been named two of Greenville Business…

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Kennedy named Director of Therapy Operations for Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute

February 4, 2016

Jessica Kennedy recently was named director of therapy operations for Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute. Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute is a 40-bed, freestanding facility that provides specialized rehabilitative services to patients throughout Spartanburg…

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Toyota of Greer gives $20,000 to March of Dimes

February 4, 2016

For the fourth year in a row, Toyota of Greer has reached out to help the March of Dimes campaign in the Upstate with a generous donation of $20,000. The…

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Carolinas AGC Announces 2016 Board of Directors

February 4, 2016

CHARLOTTE, NC – Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) announce the 2016 Board of Directors. Chair: Edison Cassels, Edison Foard, Inc. Chair Elect: Marty McKee, King Asphalt, Inc. Treasurer: J. Paul Mashburn, Mashburn…

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Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chats next week

February 4, 2016

The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host statewide web chats next week on Monday,…

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City to host North Main Improvements and Streetscape Open House

February 4, 2016

The City of Columbia will hold an open house for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to learn about updates on the North Main Improvements and Streetscaping Project and related efforts on…

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Requests for Accomodations Tax Funding Requests now being accepted

February 4, 2016

The City of Cayce is currently accepting applications from organizations planning events and activities open to the public that will promote tourism to the City of Cayce during FY 16-17.…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Board announces new Case Manager

February 4, 2016

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is excited to have Courtney Fisher join the agency as a Case Manager. In her new role, Courtney will have the opportunity to…

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Monsanto Company makes donation to Plant it Forward SC

February 4, 2016

Monsanto Company donated $25,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on February 1, 2016. Plant it Forward SC will provide relief funds…

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Senior Matters Extended Services LLC announces the new position and hire of Director of Community Relations

February 4, 2016

Senior Matters Extended Services, LLC announced the recent hire of Malinda Rutledge Carlisle, who will join the Senior Matters team as Director of Community Relations. Carlisle will be responsible for…

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Collins & Lacy Attorney elected to Kids’ Chance of South Carolina Board of Directors

February 4, 2016

Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Ashley Kirkham has been elected to serve on the Kids’ Chance of South Carolina Board of Directors. Founded in 1992 by members of the workers’…

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Tony Thompson named a senior life director of NAHB

February 4, 2016

Tony Thompson of Columbia was designated a Senior Life Director of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) by the Association’s board of directors at their IBS Board of Directors’…

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Danish String Quartet to appear at Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

February 4, 2016

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the last concert of the 2015-16 Chamber Music Series on Sunday, February 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium.…

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Greater Lexington Chamber hosts 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party

February 4, 2016

The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is going green and grabbing shucking knives for its 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 17 at 6…

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Medical practices brace for 2016 desk audits

February 4, 2016

“For doctors in a small to medium-sized practice, patient care takes first priority, and these challenges are making it harder for practices to thrive,” explains Kevin Wade, President and CEO…

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NAI Avant facilitates office lease renewal at Pinnacle Point Business Park in Columbia, SC

February 4, 2016

NAI senior broker Macon Lovelace secured a lease renewal for the United States of America at 1021 Pinnacle Point Drive. The space is occupied by Moncrief Army Medical Home, which…

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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 2-3, 2016

February 4, 2016

List of 70 Participating Artists Revealed The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA)…

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South Risk Management named to President’s Club by large insurance carrier

February 4, 2016

South Risk Management (SRM) received a business honor from super-regional insurance carrier FCCI Insurance Group when SRM was recently awarded the President’s Club designation by FCCI. SRM is one of…

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Junie B. Jones, The Musical Opens February 12

February 3, 2016

Junie B. Jones is starting first grade, and everything is changing! Join us, as Junie B. navigates new waters, and bravely faces challenges relating to everything from discovering she needs…

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RN, LPN Grads’ NCLEX Exam scores exceed state, national pass rates

February 3, 2016

Tri-County Technical College’s RN and LPN graduates’ performance on state board exams exceed both state and national pass rates, according to a year-to-date report released by the SC Board of…

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Will Sherrod represented the buyer in the sale of a 5,000 SF commercial building in Murrells Inlet, SC

February 3, 2016

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Will Sherrod, CCIM represented the Buyer in the sale of a 5,000 SF of commercial building located at 11746 Highway 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet, South…

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New face of EdVenture found at FROST Gala

February 3, 2016

Museum Hosted Unique Live Auction To Benefit Under Resourced Families in South Carolina   EdVenture Children’s Museum auctioned the opportunity for a child to be the 2016 Face of EdVenture…

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Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission establishing operations in Columbia, SC

February 3, 2016

Company expected to invest more than $10 million in operations facility  Dominion Resources, Inc., one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, is expanding its operations in the…

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Sweet & Savory to be held April 28

February 3, 2016

Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter is pleased to announce that the Sweet & Savory fundraiser will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the South Carolina State Museum Planetarium…

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Strategic Development Group helps Nutramax Laboratories expand Lancaster County operations

February 3, 2016

Strategic Development Group helps Nutramax Laboratories expand Lancaster County operations Company investing additional $15 million and creating 125 new jobs Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site…

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House plans to furlough additional week in February

February 3, 2016

House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced that the House plans to furlough an additional week over February 15th, 2016.  Previously scheduled weeks include March 28th and April 4th, the…

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Pure Power Technologies becomes leading independent supplier of diesel fuel-injection systems

February 3, 2016

Pure Power Technologies delivers high-performance diesel fuel-injection systems and products to commercial vehicle OEMs and aftermarket. Company offers full “original equipment” design, engineering, manufacturing and remanufacturing capabilities for components used…

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Columbia industrial market sees highest growth of the year rounding out 2015

February 3, 2016

The Columbia industrial market continues to strengthen, closing out 2015 with declining vacancy, climbing rental rates, and the largest quarterly net absorption of the year. From the third to fourth…

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Columbia’s smallest art sale returns

February 3, 2016

The third annual Postcard Art Sale benefitting Artists for Africa will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 6:00pm.  Postcard art is original, postcard…

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DEW, DSS partner on employment and training program

February 3, 2016

Gov. Nikki Haley announced a partnership between the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) that will transfer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…

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Out of State Drivers Pay 30 Percent

February 3, 2016

By Bill Ross, Executive Director of the South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads   This past week the Senate Finance Committee met to discuss the status of a bill to…

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South Carolina business recruitment tops $4.2 billion in 2015

February 3, 2016

South Carolina posted another solid business recruitment year in 2015, with capital investment recruited to the state topping $4 billion. From January to December 2015, the state won 150 economic…

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Columbia electrical engineering firm’s reputation grows

February 3, 2016

GWA, Inc. was presented an Engineering Excellence Award at the ACEC-SC annual Engineering Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Columbia Museum of Art on February 2 for the Devro Manufacturing…

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Columbia industrial market sees highest growth of the year rounding out 2015

February 3, 2016

The Columbia industrial market continues to strengthen, closing out 2015 with declining vacancy, climbing rental rates, and the largest quarterly net absorption of the year. From the third to fourth…

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Strategic Development Group helps Nutramax Laboratories expand Lancaster County operations

February 3, 2016

Strategic Development Group helps Nutramax Laboratories expand Lancaster County operations Company investing additional $15 million and creating 125 new jobs Strategic Development Group (SDG), one of the nation’s leading corporate site…

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Magnolia Gardens poetry contest deadline March 31

February 2, 2016

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will award prizes totaling more than $2,000 to poets  ̶  young and old  ̶  who best capture Magnolia as an idyllic “garden of romance.” Magnolia, America’s…

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Tickets on sale for fifth annual Charleston Beer Garden benefiting Lowcountry AIDS Services

February 2, 2016

Beer lovers will gather at The Grove at Patriots Point to celebrate and salute the suds during the fifth annual Charleston Beer Garden. Tickets go on sale this Sunday, Feb.…

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Susanne Watts Liggett receives 2015 Coker College Outstanding Young Alumni Award

February 2, 2016

The Coker College Alumni Association has announced that Susanne Watts Liggett ’02 is the recipient of the 2015 Outstanding Young Alumni Award. This prestigious award is presented annually to a…

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New teaching site for the Upstate’s only wilderness skills school

February 2, 2016

Entering its fourth year, primitive survival training instills confidence in living in the wild   PICKENS COUNTY, SC – EarthSkills, LLC, a wilderness self-reliance school, recently opened its new teaching…

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Retired pilot inspires aircraft maintenance students as he donates aircraft

February 2, 2016

Captain William Wilkerson and his wife, Tisa, have donated a 1952 Cessna 195 aircraft to the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program at Greenville Technical College (GTC). The plane will be used…

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Riley Institutes Diversity leaders initiative selects 21st Class of Fellows

February 2, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – The Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) has selected its 21st Class of Fellows. The 45 incoming class members will join more than 1,500 Riley Fellows from…

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The Charleston Museum presents its second archive image exhibit

February 2, 2016

The Charleston Museum presents its second offering in its new Lowcountry Image Gallery, providing a glimpse into the past of the area’s surrounding islands  .  . CHARLESTON, SC – Beaches and Boardwalks:…

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“Just Say Know” to Heart Disease with Lexington Medical Center: Hospital Lights Up in RED for Heart Month

February 2, 2016

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center encourages community members to “Just Say Know” to heart disease during the month of February, which is American Heart Month. One out of every…

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Governor Nikki Haley to be honored at City Year Columbia 2016 Ripples of Hope Gala

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an education-focused nonprofit whose teams of diverse young adults commit to a year of  full-time service in schools, will honor Governor Nikki Haley at its…

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More than 400 South Carolina families helped through Realtor® flood program

February 2, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC –  In October of 2015 South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) in partnership with the National Association of REALTORS®,  began offering assistance to South Carolina’s flood victims through the REALTORS® Relief…

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