Walmart hires more than 2,751 U.S. Veterans in S.C. since launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment

November 4, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Walmart announced today that it has hired more than 2,751 veterans across South Carolina since the launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May of 2013,…

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Robert Green joins Smith Moore Leatherwood

November 3, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Green to the firm’s transportation practice in the Greenville office. Green’s practice will be primarily focused on…

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Palmetto Engineering expanding Upstate operations

November 3, 2015

Company Investing $1.2 Million To Establish New Anderson County Facility   UPSTATE, SC – Palmetto Engineering, a firm that specializes in telecommunications engineering, industrial electrical engineering and GIS telecommunications software,…

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Benedict Cumberbatch leads new generation of theatre makers in Hamlet screening

November 3, 2015

Midlands viewers experience National Theatre Live screening of Shakespearean play with exciting new energy   COLUMBIA, SC – Emmy Award®-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch makes his encore appearance on the big…

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One Columbia Board announces recipient of 2015 Stephen Morrison Visionary Award

November 3, 2015

One Columbia for Arts and History Recognizes William Starrett with 2015 Award   COLUMBIA, SC – One Columbia for Arts and History is proud to announce Mr. William Starrett, executive…

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CBRE arranges sale of 27.4 acres in the Charleston Tradeport

November 3, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC  – CBRE announced the recent sale of 27.4 acres at 164 Spring Grove in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The property is part of the Charleston Tradeport, a 433-plus…

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Greenville Technical College students and faculty capture awards at SCADE Conference

November 3, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) students and faculty captured top awards at the South Carolina Association for Developmental Education (SCADE) Conference held October 16 in Columbia, SC. The…

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Diverse group discusses need for responsible Atlantic offshore energy development

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC  – Today, Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) hosted the 2015 Atlantic Energy Forum in Columbia, South Carolina, featuring Abigail Ross Hopper, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management…

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EdVenture’s Halloween Happening sets record attendance at museum

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – EdVenture Children’s Museum welcomed a record breaking number of guests on Saturday, Oct. 31 during EdVenture’s Halloween Happening.  In only four hours, the museum   served 3,175 guests for an…

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SCRA announces true and fair 2015 audit results

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA today announced results from its Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 annual public audit. For the 32nd consecutive year, SCRA received an unmodified opinion on its financial report…

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Colonial Life once again named top benefits partner in national awards

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC — Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company once again has been named the top benefits carrier by brokers across the country. In the 2015 Benefits Selling Readers’ Choice Awards,…

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Lyn Long recognized for community service, character essay contest

November 3, 2015

CHAPIN, SC – Mayor Skip Wilson proclaimed Tuesday, November 3 “Lyn Long Day in Chapin” this morning at the monthly meeting of the Chapin Woman’s Club at the Chapin Branch…

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Lisa Cox of Spartanburg selected as Travelocity Travel for Good® voluntourism award recipient

November 3, 2015

Cox Will Travel to Portland to Participate in World Parkinson Congress SPARTANBURG, SC – Committed to making the world a better place one trip at a time, Travelocity® selected Lisa…

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The McKay Firm selected as Best Law Firm in America for 2016

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. announced that the firm has again received recognition in U.S News and World Report’s “Best Law Firms” 2016. The publication is…

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NBSC names Preston to local Board of Directors

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Tommy Preston, Jr. to its South Carolina Local Board of Directors. Preston is Director of National Strategy…

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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community wins national innovation award

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is pleased to announce it has been honored with the LeadingAge 2015 Innovation in Care and Services Award. LeadingAge is a national…

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Precision Metal Fabricators expanding Barnwell County operations

November 3, 2015

Company Investing $500,000 To Relocate To A Larger Facility In Williston, S.C. WILLISTON, SC – Precision Metal Fabricators, Inc., a firm that specializes in the manufacturing of metal and fabricated…

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Roaring Twenties themed restaurant opens in Columbia

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Empire Supper Club and Lounge, a twenties themed restaurant, has opened at 920 Lady St, in the Vista. Empire offers exotic tapas, vintage drink menu, Gatsby décor, flapper…

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Building Industry Charitable Foundation makes $10,000 donation to United Way of Sumter

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Building Industry Charitable Foundation made a $10,000 donation Monday to United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties Flood Relief Fund. The foundation made the donation…

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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2016 “Best Law Firm”

November 3, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2016. The selection is based on…

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Turner Padget Earns National Recognition as Leading Law Firm in 37 Practice Areas

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. The firm is honored in…

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NAI Avant brokers ±1,185 acre land sale in the Congaree Swamp, Columbia SC

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken facilitated the sale of ±1,185 acres of land on Beckham Swamp Road and Longwood Road in Richland County. The…

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Callison Tighe listed in 2016 edition of Best Law Firms in America

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe & Robinson again ranked among the top firms in two practice areas of real estate law and two areas in employment law in the latest…

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DEW cuts 2016 Unemployment Tax Rate

November 3, 2015

For the second consecutive year, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is cutting the Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax rate, saving South Carolina businesses more than $151 million over…

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Callison Tighe listed in 2016 edition of Best Law Firms in America

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Callison Tighe & Robinson again ranked among the top firms in two practice areas of real estate law and two areas in employment law in the latest…

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NAI Avant brokers ±1,185 acre land sale in the Congaree Swamp, Columbia SC

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken facilitated the sale of ±1,185 acres of land on Beckham Swamp Road and Longwood Road in Richland County. The…

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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community wins national innovation award

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is pleased to announce it has been honored with the LeadingAge 2015 Innovation in Care and Services Award. LeadingAge is a national…

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The McKay Firm selected as Best Law Firm in America for 2016

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. announced that the firm has again received recognition in U.S News and World Report’s “Best Law Firms” 2016. The publication is…

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Turner Padget Earns National Recognition as Leading Law Firm in 37 Practice Areas

November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. The firm is honored in…

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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2016 “Best Law Firm”

November 3, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2016. The selection is based on…

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The Footlight Players bring holiday classic ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ to the stage

November 2, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Footlight Players will perform a beloved holiday classic this season as they bring to stage “Miracle on 34th Street.” Based on the 1947 Oscar-winning film of the…

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Cainhoy Elementary/Middle awarded Chromebooks 

November 2, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School (CEMS) was awarded 70 Dell Chromebooks by the Daniel Island Community Fund and Nucor Steel. CEMS Principal, Anthony Dixon, said, “We are excited…

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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope

November 2, 2015

SOUTH CAROLINA – Today, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina opens grant process for organizations focused on flood relief

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the devastating flood from Hurricane Joaquin, the Sisters of Charity Foundation is taking action to support organizations that are providing flood relief assistance. We are…

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Richland County to conduct Aerial Mosquito Treatments in Lower Richland

November 2, 2015

Aerial Spraying Delayed Until Thursday, Nov. 5 – Weather Permitting COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Vector Control is coordinating aerial mosquito treatments, weather permitting, to treat more than 100,000 acres in…

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Tickets now on sale for Carolina Kick off for a Cure at The Zone

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – In its seventh year, Carolina Kick Off for a Cure Presented by Gene Love Plumbing, Air & Electric will bring together 250+ fans to support the Cystic…

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Charleston American Marketing Association receives Finance Excellence Award

November 2, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston chapter of the American Marketing Association has been honored for its strong financial performance. The chapter received the 2014-15 Finance Excellence Award from the American…

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Eckstrom issues state travel report for fiscal 2015

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – SC Controller Richard Eckstrom has issued the latest state Travel Report detailing amounts spent on travel by every state agency in the fiscal year that ended June…

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Southern First recognized as an exceptional top performer

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, has been named by Sandler O’Neill + Partners as one of the nation’s top performing…

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Report : Retail Development at Highest Level in Years

November 2, 2015

Colliers International | South Carolina Research & Forecast Report Columbia | Retail Q3 2015   Key Takeaways The Columbia, SC retail market is booming with strong development activity throughout the…

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IntelliSystems announces winner of “Extreme Phone Makeover” contest

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade today announced Growing Home Southeast as the winner of IntelliSystems EXTREME PHONE MAKEOVER Contest. Beginning August 18th and ending October 23rd, representatives from…

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United Way hires new Director of Education Partnerships and Policy

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – United Way of the Midlands is pleased to welcome to the team Alice Curtin Thaxton as its new Director of Education Partnerships and Policy.  In this role,…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler deal at 1819 Taylor Street

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sale transaction of ± 13,650 SF industrial building at 1819 Taylor Street…

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Rip Russell joins Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate is pleased to announce the hiring of Rip Russell as Vice President of Strategic Planning. Russell, the son of legendary real estate businessman…

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Richland One Educator wins state Arts Administrator of the Year Award

November 2, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Marisa Vickers, former principal of Hand Middle School in Richland One, has been named the 2015 Arts Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Alliance for…

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Auriga Polymers expanding Upstate operations

November 2, 2015

Company Investing More Than $35 Million To Expand Spartanburg County Operations   SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, one of…

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Elmore Goldsmith, PA Receives Tier One Ranking in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2016 “Best Law Firms”

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in two areas. For the Greenville metropolitan…

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Richland County Month in Review: October

November 2, 2015

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in October: Unprecedented flooding devastated much of Richland County, and South Carolina, at the beginning of October. Washed out roads and breached…

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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2016 “Best Law Firm”

November 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2016. The selection is based on…

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Legendary Ocean Explorer Fabien Cousteau Dives Deep with Talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015

November 2, 2015

Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30 days…

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