Honoring the best in business in South Carolina while inspiring future leaders

March 1, 2016

On Thursday, March 3rd, Junior Achievement of South Carolina will hold its 32nd annual Hall of Fame – an event created to honor South Carolina’s business leaders who are champions…

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Columbia real estate company acquired by largest brokerage in nation

March 1, 2016

Company Brings Together the No. 1 and No. 2 Residential Real Estate Companies in Columbia, South Carolina   MADISON, NJ – NRT LLC, the largest residential real estate brokerage company in…

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HUD awards $157 million in disaster recovery funds in South Carolina

March 1, 2016

Funding to help communities impacted by last year’s severe flooding U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro announced $157 million will be awarded to South Carolina…

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HUD awards $157 million in disaster recovery funds in South Carolina

March 1, 2016

Funding to help communities impacted by last year’s severe flooding U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro announced $157 million will be awarded to South Carolina…

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Diane Salane receives the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award

March 1, 2016

Diane Salane was awarded the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award.  This award was established in 2011 to recognize Colliers’ staff for extraordinary commitment and involvement in community, industry and…

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Diane Salane receives the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award

March 1, 2016

Diane Salane was awarded the 2015 Colliers International Community Service Award.  This award was established in 2011 to recognize Colliers’ staff for extraordinary commitment and involvement in community, industry and…

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6,000 Midlands residents to participate in the 2016 Midlands Heart Walk

March 1, 2016

More than 6,000 Midlands area residents are expected to attend the annual Midlands Heart Walk on Saturday, March 12th at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. Activities kick off…

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What Richland Library means to you

March 1, 2016

Community has opportunity to share their experiences   .  . On Thursday, March 3, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will shine a spotlight on Richland Library, one of…

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NAI Avant represents prominent commercial real estate firm and lists 100% of NC and SC portfolio

March 1, 2016

NAI Avant’s Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM will represent Malon D. Mimms Company, a privately- owned commercial real estate firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, in exclusively listing all…

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South Carolina Autism Society hosts Strides for Autism 2016 in the Midlands on Saturday, April 30

March 1, 2016

Register today and form a Strides Team The South Carolina Autism Society announces its annual signature fundraising and awareness walk, Strides for Autism 2016. The event will take placeSaturday, April 30…

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Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet joins with Grammy Award-winning composer

March 1, 2016

Inspiring performances, luminous sound and exceptional musicianship are hallmarks of USC’s Chamber Music Residency   “The joy the Parker Quartet brings to the music-making process is infectious, and their residency…

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Candidates set off to raise funds in 10 weeks

March 1, 2016

Inaugural Midlands 2016 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign launches March 3rd   The South Carolina Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced that 4 candidates …

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Colonial Life contributes $2.4 million to community organizations

March 1, 2016

Company and employees combine efforts to benefit region’s nonprofits   Colonial Life and its employees teamed up to contribute more than $2.4 million across the region last year. The multi-million-dollar…

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Columbia Chamber seeks applications for Leadership Columbia Program

March 1, 2016

Leadership Columbia Class of 2016-2017 Applications Now Open The Columbia Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is now taking applications for the Class of 2016 – 2017. Founded in 1942, the…

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ awards Providence Hospitals its top rating for the 18th consecutive time

March 1, 2016

The prestigious rating shows Providence is among the top 15 percent nationally among hospitals performing coronary bypass surgery The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating…

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NAI Avant arranges ±7,316 square foot lease at shopping center on Two Notch Road

March 1, 2016

NAI Avant’s Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM and broker John Metts recently represented the landlord in a ±7,316 square foot (SF) lease transaction at 9221 Two Notch Road…

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NAI Avant arranges ±7,316 square foot lease at shopping center on Two Notch Road

March 1, 2016

NAI Avant’s Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM and broker John Metts recently represented the landlord in a ±7,316 square foot (SF) lease transaction at 9221 Two Notch Road…

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Diamonds Direct celebrates grand opening with array of festive events

February 29, 2016

Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., will celebrate the opening of its newest location in Mt. Pleasant with a series of events set to benefit Shawn…

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Charleston Animal Society: free spay/neuters for cats!

February 29, 2016

Charleston Animal Society offered free spays and neuters for cats in Charleston County on Saturday.  More than 140 cats were scheduled for surgery in the first “Spay-Neuter Blitz” of 2016.…

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Stratford CyberPatriot teams win 1st place awards in State Gold and Silver Tiers

February 29, 2016

Two teams of high school students from Stratford High School in Goose Creek, SC, recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the eighth season of CyberPatriot – the National…

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Nexton Elementary a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School

February 29, 2016

Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has recognized Nexton Elementary as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship…

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MUSC med school graduate paving path for other aspiring black physicians

February 29, 2016

Ja’Pel Sumpter, M.D., a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, knows she’s one of the lucky ones. As the only child of a teenage mother, Sumpter spent most…

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World Trade Center Charleston to host International Finance Seminar

February 29, 2016

World Trade Center Charleston (WTCC), a division of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an International Finance Seminar in an effort to educate local businesses on how to…

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Pete Harper Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 2,323 SF of Office Space in Charleston, SC

February 29, 2016

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord in the lease renewal of 2,323 SF of office space located in West Charleston Business Center at 1941 Savage Road,…

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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in Leasing 1,885 SF of Office Space in Mount Pleasant, SC

February 29, 2016

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented the Landlord, Gus H. Bell, LLC, in the lease of a 1,885 SF office space expansion for The Humanities Foundation Inc. located at…

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Pete Harper Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 425 SF of Office Space in Daniel Island, SC

February 29, 2016

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord, Island Market, LLC in the lease of 425 SF of office space located at 901 Island Park Drive, Unit 205…

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South Carolina Alliance for Mobile Infrastructure recognizes transit system

February 29, 2016

Greenlink and Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) were recognized by the South Carolina Alliance for Mobile Infrastructure at its annual conference in Isle of Palms last week. The Alliance, whose members…

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Scott and Company CPAs announces new hire

February 29, 2016

Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that Kate Kilcoyne has joined the firm’s Assurance and Advisory Services team as…

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Nazi-Looted Cranach Painting comes on loan to M&G

February 29, 2016

A Nazi-looted painting, significant for its role in art restitution history, is now on display at the Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green untilJune 5. Titled “Madonna and Child in…

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World Trade Center Charleston hosts international finance seminar

February 29, 2016

Part of effort to increase region’s export activity CHARLESTON, SC – World Trade Center Charleston (WTCC), a division of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an International Finance…

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Greenville Technical College’s PTK Students Win First Place for Project that Benefited South Carolina Heart Gallery

February 29, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society received a first place award from the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) in the 2016 Student Community…

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Duke Energy Progress gains approval to transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future at the Asheville Plant

February 29, 2016

Duke Energy Progress gains approval to transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future at the Asheville Plant Company plans to file future Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) applications…

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City Welcomes Carolina Kernels to North Main with a ribbon cutting ceremony

February 29, 2016

On Tuesday, March 1, Mayor Steve Benjamin and Councilman Sam Davis will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Carolina Kernels to North Main St. The ribbon cutting will be…

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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 522 Wando Lane

February 29, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Tradd Varner represented Finger Snappin’ Entertainment in the leasing of 1,920 sf warehouse space located at 522 Wando Lane in Mt. Pleasant, South…

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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 522 Wando Lane

February 29, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Tradd Varner represented Finger Snappin’ Entertainment in the leasing of 1,920 sf warehouse space located at 522 Wando Lane in Mt. Pleasant, South…

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Blythewood High School Teacher recognized at local author showcase

February 29, 2016

Blythewood High School German teacher Dr. Arthur Turfa was one of 30 authors at Richland Library’s Local Author Showcase this past weekend. The event, part of the Deckle Edge S.C.…

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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden offers wild escape for budding imaginations

February 29, 2016

Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company has contributed $200,000 to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in support of the Zoo’s numerous educational opportunities including Summer Zoo Camp that begins on Monday,…

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Richland County to receive $23.5 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Flood Grant funds

February 29, 2016

Richland County will receive $23.5 million for flood recovery efforts, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Monday. The CDBG-Disaster Recovery funding is part of $157 million…

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South Carolina Pastors Alliance calls for immediate resignation of Senator Lindsey Graham

February 29, 2016

The Executive Council of the South Carolina Pastors Alliance (The Alliance), called for the immediate resignation of Senator Lindsey Graham from the office of Senator from South Carolina in the…

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CBRE’s Markus Kastenholz recognized as 2015 Commercial Realtor® of the Year

February 29, 2016

CBRE announced that Markus Kastenholz, First Vice President with CBRE Brokerage Services, was named as the 2015 Commercial Realtor of the Year by the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®. Kastenholz…

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Phillips Staffing hosting major job fair Wednesday, Thursday

February 29, 2016

GREENVILLE, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest staffing and human capital solution providers, will host a major Job Fair on Wednesday, March 2 and Thursday, March 3…

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Greenville ranks among national cities to watch

February 29, 2016

Greenville, SC, is on the list of cities to keep an eye on in 2016 in both the office and industrial arenas. Greenville has reached a point of economic stability,…

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2016 Upstate Regional Summit call for presenters

February 29, 2016

Upstate Organizations and Leaders Invited to Participate in Regional Conversations GREENVILLE, SC – Ten at the Top has issued a call for presenters for this fall’s 2016 Upstate Regional Summit “Creating…

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BASF wins Business Black Box “Green Award”

February 29, 2016

MAULDIN, SC – Recently, BASF’s Mauldin and White Stone, South Carolina sites accepted the 2016 Business Black Box magazine’s “Green Award.” The award recognizes South Carolina companies or individuals focused on protecting…

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The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo partners with St. Bernard Project and their flood victim relief program

February 29, 2016

On February 27th, members of the The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo volunteered their day to assist the St. Bernard Project (SBP) with their flood victim relief efforts. Pictured below…

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NAI Avant Represents Prominent Commercial Real Estate Firm and Lists 100% of NC and SC Portfolio

February 29, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant’s Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM will represent Malon D. Mimms Company, a privately- owned commercial real estate firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, in exclusively listing…

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Avison Young land sale – 14.5 acres in North Charleston

February 29, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Chris Fraser, CCIM & Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR  represented Commissioners of Public Works of The City of Charleston, SC in the sale…

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Avison Young land sale – 14.5 acres in North Charleston

February 29, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Chris Fraser, CCIM & Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR  represented Commissioners of Public Works of The City of Charleston, SC in the sale…

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Pawmetto Lifeline Offering Discounted Spay/Neuter Surgeries During March “Spring Fling” Campaign

February 29, 2016

Pawmetto Lifeline is offering discounted spay and neuter surgeries for both cats and dogs during the month of March as part of their “Spring Fling” campaign.  The campaign’s goal is…

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NAI Avant Represents Prominent Commercial Real Estate Firm and Lists 100% of NC and SC Portfolio

February 29, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant’s Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer, CCIM will represent Malon D. Mimms Company, a privately- owned commercial real estate firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, in exclusively listing…

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