The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recognizes Student of the Month

November 19, 2015

On November 18, 2015, the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recognizes November’s Student of the Month Clotaisa Woodbury from Irmo Elementary School. Clotaisa was chosen as an outstanding student as…

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Hotel architecture/engineering firm gets paid

November 18, 2015

By Temple Ligon   The City of Columbia’s settlement payment of $2.4 million to architecture/engineering firm Stevens & Wilkinson was confirmed Monday, November 16, according to The State. The newspaper declared…

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West Branch Commerce Park site receives CSX Select Site designation

November 18, 2015

CSX today announced that a portion of the West Branch Commerce Park in Berkeley County, South Carolina has been designated a CSX Select Site. Select Sites are development-ready properties along…

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Columbia City Council meets on Wednesday, November 18

November 18, 2015

By Temple Ligon   Columbia City Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday this week. Ordinarily council meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first and the third Tuesday of each month…

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Mr. Penguin Designs Wins $5000 Ignite! Ideas Contest

November 18, 2015

Student artist-made cell phone case company wins big at Nov. 18, 2015 entrepreneurship event COLUMBIA, SC – Mr. Penguin Designs, local student artist-created cell phone case company, was selected via public,…

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Richland County issues a Notice to Proceed to Contractor for the Lincoln Tunnel Greenway Project under the Richland Penny Program

November 18, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The Richland Penny Program has issued a Notice to Proceed to AOS Specialty Contractors, Inc. to begin construction on the Lincoln Tunnel Greenway Project. The project will…

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New Wideman/Davis Dance Work seeks to encourage dialogue about the legacy of Confederate Symbolism

November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Wideman/Davis Dance, the UofSC Dance Program’s resident professional dance company, will present their original evening-length work, Ruptured Silence: Racist Symbolism and Signs, December 1-4 at Drayton Hall…

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PRISM Awards for Single-Family Homes on Daniel Island

November 18, 2015

DANIEL ISLAND, SC – JacksonBuilt Custom Homes was awarded two 2015 PRISM Awards by the Charleston Home Builders Association for two home projects on Daniel Island. JacksonBuilt was honored twice in the…

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Chamber honors GHS with ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award

November 18, 2015

The Greenville Chamber honored Greenville Health System (GHS) with the 2015 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award for its commitment to increasing the positive impact of women’s leadership in our community. The…

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Cane Bay Middle partners with STEM Visions for student career fair

November 18, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay Middle School (CBM) and STEM (science, engineering, technology, and math) Visions are collaborating to host the region’s first career fair for students that combines…

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Trident Health Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ Recognition from The Joint Commission

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – For the fifth year in a row, Trident Health facilities have been recognized as aTop Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor…

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Colliers International brokers investment sale of Montgomery Plaza in Milledgeville, GA

November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Victor “Buddy” John represented the purchaser in the sale of the 14,610 square-foot shopping center adjacent to a new 127,000 square-foot Kroger Grocery store in Milledgeville,…

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The Salvation Army of the Midlands Annual Christmas Campaign Kickoff scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2015

November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas campaign kickoff event is scheduled for Monday, November 23rd on the north grounds and front steps of the South Carolina State House with…

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Columbia artist Susan Lenz creating ornaments for national display

November 18, 2015

Columbia fiber artist Susan Lenz has been selected to create South Carolina’s ornaments for the 2015 America Celebrates: Ornaments from Across the USA display at President’s Park (White House) in…

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Creative Builders, Inc. hires Project Engineer

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC  – Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Stacey Nicol to the company in the role of Project Engineer.  Stacey graduated from Clemson University with…

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Girl Scouts and Congressman Trey Gowdy discuss the well-being of girls in South Carolina

November 18, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – In their annual meeting to discuss the well-being of girls in his district and the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands council, Congressman Trey…

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EnviroSouth grows along with local market demand

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Andrew Simmons has joined EnviroSouth’s team of professionals as a Staff Geologist.  Simmons is a graduate of Clemson University where he studied geology and applied hydrogeology.  He…

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Hub City Press Novel named one of best in nation

November 18, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC—A novel published by Spartanburg’s Hub City Press, Minnow by James E. McTeer II, has been named to Kirkus Reviews’ “Best Books of 2015.” It also was among 18…

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HRP Associates environmental engineers win S.C. Department of Mental Health contract

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC − HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental health and safety engineering and consulting firm in Greenville, has been awarded a two-year Environmental Consultant Services Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)…

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Tri-County, Columbia College Presidents sign Associate’s to Bachelor’s Degree program agreement

November 18, 2015

PENDLETON,SC – Officials from Tri-County Technical College and Columbia College officially signed a formal agreement (November 18) that will enable Tri-County graduates to complete their bachelor’s degree through Columbia College…

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World AIDS Day shines lights on HIV epidemic in Charleston

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – While the HIV epidemic may seem like something that happens in other places, the numbers show HIV is very much an epidemic hitting the Lowcountry. On World…

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Greenville Marketing Agency named 167th fastest growing technology company in North America

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –Local business DOM360 has been recognized as the 167th fastest growing technology company in North America. This recognition comes on the heels of DOM360 twice being named to…

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CCSD Graduation Rate Up For 2014/2015 School Year

November 18, 2015

The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced today that the high school graduation rate for the 2014/2015 school year was 83.8 percent, an increase of 3.5 percentage points. While the…

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Immedion hires Ted Vereen as Greenville Sales Director

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, announced today the hiring of Ted Vereen as…

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Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP announces Jimmy Sfiris as Partner in Assurance Services

November 18, 2015

Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG) announced that Jimmy Sfiris was admitted into the firm’s partnership, effective November 1, 2015. Sfiris was admitted as a Partner in Assurance Services in the…

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Furman develops online learning module for sustainability science and full cost analysis

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC—In keeping with its mission “to promote interdisciplinary research and teaching in support of sustainability on campus and in the greater community,” the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability…

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Gary Brantley honored as one of 20 To Know in North Charleston

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Gary Brantley, President of Brantley Construction Company, has been recognized as one of 20 To Know in North Charleston. Presented by North Charleston Magazine, the accolade pays tribute to…

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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions

November 18, 2015

Leases   Simpsonville, South Carolina:             Towers Rice of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, LaDean Holdings, LLC, in the leasing of a 3,050 SF industrial space in Stewart Park to…

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Guy Ackerman promoted to director of sales at Lennar Coastal Carolinas

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lennar, one of Charleston’s largest and most reputable homebuilders, has promoted Guy Ackerman to director of sales in its Coastal Carolinas Division. Helping to lead the Division…

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Get to know Jay Whitehair, Principal at Laing Middle School

November 18, 2015

Jay Whitehair is the principal at Laing Middle School for Science and Technology and brings his positive attitude with him wherever he goes. According to students and staff, he is…

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Local coat drive helps local people in need stay warm

November 18, 2015

Forty-five million Americans are currently living in poverty. For many of these families and individuals, a warm coat is a budget extra they simply cannot afford. General Air invites Upstate…

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McKibbon Hotel Management to infuse Aloft Greenville Downtown with local art

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc., a leading hotel management company with more than 80 properties, announced that its Aloft Greenville Downtown hotel will feature the work of ten…

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The Cliffs at Mountain Park recognized by Audubon for environmental excellence

November 18, 2015

Mountain Park receives Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Designation MARIETTA, SC – The Cliffs at Mountain Park has earned a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” designation through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program…

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Pelham Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors adds agents to serve the Upstate

November 18, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the addition of Diane Maxwell, Catherine Stuckey and Nancy Jane Walkup. These three agents will serve the Upstate’s real estate needs from…

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Renewable Water Resources’ team takes third in national competition

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Operations Challenge Team, the Blackwater Bruisers, took third place overall in the National Operations Challenge Competition for Division II last month. With a…

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Party for a Cause at the South Carolina Aquarium

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC — Get your tickets for a night out among the aquatic surroundings of the South Carolina Aquarium at the Sea Life by Starlight Party, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.…

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Holiday craft fair showcases local, residential artisans

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman will transform into a holiday market on Friday, November 20, as 42 vendors kick off the holiday shopping season for residents and the surrounding community…

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The Joint Chiropractic donates to South Carolina Chiropractic Association Flood Fund

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC— In the wake of South Carolina’s devastating 1,000-year flood, The Joint® Chiropractic, a leader in chiropractic care, has rallied in support of South Carolina Doctors of Chiropractic.  Franchisees…

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EDTS names Tiffany McGuire, SPHR to head Human Resources Team

November 18, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –  Tiffany McGuire, SPHR has been named Human Resources Manager at EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for…

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CresCom Bank adds six members to growing team

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC– CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, adds six new team members to its growing staff this month. Additions include:   Southport, N.C. Michelle Beal joins…

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Avison Young office lease – 525 East Bay Street

November 18, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie M. Fellabom represented Grayson Thomas, LLC in the lease expansion of 2,770 SF office space located…

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Three new agents join the Pelham Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors

November 18, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three agents to its Pelham Road location. Laura Rush Burgess, Taylor Garrett and Roula Pisteolis have joined the…

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Charles Felsberg of AMCOL Systems receives an award

November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Charles Felsberg, Auditing Manager of AMCOL Systems, Inc. has received a LISTEN 2015 Award at the recent LISTEN 2015 conference held in Tampa, FL.  LISTEN is the…

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HRC Releases LGBT Equality Scores of South Carolina Companies in 2016 Corporate Equality Index

November 18, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, an annual report…

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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Scrooges and Angels for 2015

November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the 20th annual Scrooges and Angels list of 2015.  Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were…

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County landfill, local quarry show benefit of public, private partnership

November 18, 2015

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC  – In the business world, symbiotic relationships don’t get any better than the partnership forged between Vulcan Materials Company and its next door neighbor, the Richland County…

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Bank of America Merrill Lynch adds Charlie Griffin as Commercial Banking Relationship Manager for Columbia

November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Bank of America Merrill Lynch today announced that Charlie Griffin has joined its commercial banking team in Columbia, South Carolina as a vice president and relationship manager.…

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Startup winners take home nearly $90,000 in The Proving Ground

November 18, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – After a three-month, three-round competition culminating with a live-pitch event, the winners of The Proving Ground – the University of South Carolina’s popular startup competition – were…

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LandTech Breaks Ground on Regatta Forest, a “Green-Design” Community in Irmo, South Carolina

November 18, 2015

IRMO, SC – Construction is underway on LandTech’s newest community, Regatta Forest located on River Road near Irmo, SC. The collection of 75 residential homesites spanning approximately 27 acres is…

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South Carolina Ports Authority container volume up seven percent

November 18, 2015

New economic study attributes 1 in 12 Midlands jobs to Port operations LEXINGTON, SC –  Today the South Carolina Ports Authority announced a fiscal year-to-date container volume increase of seven…

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