Collins & Lacy, P.C. Attorney Recognized by National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced Jack Griffeth has been recognized for his mediation experience by The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN).  The NADN is an invitation-only organization…

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Author Speaks at Two Columbia-Area Rotary Clubs

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Andra Watkins, author of the To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis, addresses two Columbia-area Rotary Clubs this week. Both the Rotary Club of Lake…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Announces New Shareholders

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced that Jennifer H. Joseph, Business Operations Manager; George T. McCutchen, CCIM, SIOR; and Julian D. Wilson, CCIM, have been elected new shareholders…

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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Announces New Shareholders

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced that Jennifer H. Joseph, Business Operations Manager; George T. McCutchen, CCIM, SIOR; and Julian D. Wilson, CCIM, have been elected new shareholders…

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Former Nexsen Pruet Attorney Tabbed to Lead South Carolina Department of Revenue

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Former Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Rick Reames has been appointed as Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Governor Nikki Haley made the announcement on June 23,…

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Former Nexsen Pruet Attorney Tabbed to Lead South Carolina Department of Revenue

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Former Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Rick Reames has been appointed as Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Governor Nikki Haley made the announcement on June 23,…

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Reggie Belcher Recognized by 2014 LawDragon

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC—   For the third consecutive year, Reggie Belcher, a shareholder in the Columbia law office of Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A., has been recognized as one of the…

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Colliers International Completes Sale for AllSouth Federal Credit Union

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s J.P. Scurry, CCIM, and Scottie Smith completed the sale of a former bank branch building located at 7330 Broad River Road in Columbia, South Carolina,…

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One Million Cups Columbia Hosts FastTrac and Fig Magazine

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Last week’s installment of One Million Cups Columbia started off on the “FastTrac” with Tom Ledbetter presenting on how the Midlands Tech Enterprise Campus is helping train…

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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…

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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…

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DESA, Inc. to Begin Offering Engineering Services

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC — DESA, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is expanding its Construction Management Services division to include engineering services. The new line of service coincides with Daniel Lavender,…

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Higginbotham Joins SMC Admissions Staff

June 30, 2014

SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College is pleased to announce Kacie Hines Higginbotham has joined the SMC Admissions Office staff as an Admissions Counselor. Higginbotham will oversee the Newberry, Lexington,…

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Mayor Benjamin Holds Climate Change Summit

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Calling it one of the most pressing issues of our time, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin today brought advocates, experts and stakeholders from across the Midlands together for a…

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Detention Center Receives National Accreditation

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC) received national accreditation by the American Correctional Association (ACA) following a review of its jail operations for 2013. ASGDC Director…

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South Carolina Angel Network Establishes Angel Fund and Invests in First SC Company

June 30, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) had a first closing on its new angel investment vehicle, the Palmetto Angel Fund, on Friday, June 20th.  The Palmetto Angel Fund is…

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South Carolina Angel Network Establishes Angel Fund and Invests in First SC Company

June 30, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) had a first closing on its new angel investment vehicle, the Palmetto Angel Fund, on Friday, June 20th.  The Palmetto Angel Fund is…

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Richland Two Educator To Receive National Recognition for Teaching Excellence

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Terri Butts, a second grade teacher at Bridge Creek Elementary School, will receive the 2015 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence. She is among 39 public educators…

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District Five Names New Chapin Elementary School Principal

June 30, 2014

IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named a new principal for Chapin Elementary School. Lauren Prochak, who serves as the school’s assistant principal, will take the lead role…

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Author Speaks at Two Columbia-Area Rotary Clubs

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Andra Watkins, author of the To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis, addresses two Columbia-area Rotary Clubs this week. Both the Rotary Club of Lake…

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One Million Cups Columbia Hosts FastTrac and Fig Magazine

June 30, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Last week’s installment of One Million Cups Columbia started off on the “FastTrac” with Tom Ledbetter presenting on how the Midlands Tech Enterprise Campus is helping train…

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Rhodes joins Callison Tighe as an associate

June 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Janet E. Rhodes, an experienced employment lawyer who has represented clients in a range of state and federal issues, has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson, LCC, as…

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Local Quilter Semifinalist in International Quilt Show

June 28, 2014

CAMDEN, SC – Pearl Nester, a Camden resident has been chosen as a semifinalist for the 2014 American Quilter’s Society (AQS) QuiltWeek® in Charlotte, NC, July 30-August 2 at the…

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Colt Rosenberg Joins EDTS as Sales Executive

June 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – June 24, 2014 – Colt Rosenberg has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…

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NAI Avant Facilitates Sale of ±2,850 SF Office Building on Millwood Avenue

June 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant brokers, Robert King and Marilynn Joyner, recently represented the seller of 3304 Millwood Avenue in Columbia, SC.  The ±2,850 square foot office building was purchased…

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Dr. Franklin named consulting superintendent at John de la Howe School

June 28, 2014

MCCORMICK, SC – Dr. James A. Franklin of Evans, GA has been named consulting superintendent of John de la Howe School by the school’s board of trustees. The new, part-time…

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Colt Rosenberg Joins EDTS as Sales Executive

June 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – June 24, 2014 – Colt Rosenberg has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…

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Local Quilter Semifinalist in International Quilt Show

June 28, 2014

CAMDEN, SC – Pearl Nester, a Camden resident has been chosen as a semifinalist for the 2014 American Quilter’s Society (AQS) QuiltWeek® in Charlotte, NC, July 30-August 2 at the…

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Rhodes joins Callison Tighe as an associate

June 28, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Janet E. Rhodes, an experienced employment lawyer who has represented clients in a range of state and federal issues, has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson, LCC, as…

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LS3P Designs Institute of Innovation for Richland School District Two

June 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland Two Institute of Innovation, an educational resource center that will provide learning labs, professional development center, academic support offices and an area for a community…

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United Community Bank Acquires Business Carolina, Inc. To Expand SBA Lending Business

June 27, 2014

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) announced today that its subsidiary, United Community Bank, has acquired Columbia, S.C.-based commercial lender Business Carolina, Inc. (“BCI”). The acquisition…

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BCS Building New MEDcare Urgent Care in Spartanburg

June 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – June 27, 2014 – Buchanan Construction Services is teamed with Diversified Development, Inc. to build a new MEDcare Urgent Care Center at 301 East Wood Street in…

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BCS Building New MEDcare Urgent Care in Spartanburg

June 27, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – June 27, 2014 – Buchanan Construction Services is teamed with Diversified Development, Inc. to build a new MEDcare Urgent Care Center at 301 East Wood Street in…

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Revitalization at County’s Decker Center Starting on the Inside

June 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Visitors to the large, dimly lit space at the former Decker Mall this week could be excused for thinking they stumbled onto the set of a courtroom drama.…

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Revitalization at County’s Decker Center Starting on the Inside

June 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Visitors to the large, dimly lit space at the former Decker Mall this week could be excused for thinking they stumbled onto the set of a courtroom…

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Cat Rescued from Structure Fire

June 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins announced today that during a residential structure fire yesterday afternoon (June 25th) on Tryon St, in the Olympia community, fire crews…

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Carolina Café Honors Kelly Hunnewell as They Expand to New Location in West Columbia

June 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Carolina Cafe is growing. Columbia’s favorite place for bagels and other tasty treats has expanded with a new café, bakery and commercial kitchen in the Food Lion shopping…

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Lambert Architecture + Construction Services Names Steve Costell, Associate AIA, as Intern Architect

June 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC  – Lambert Architecture + Construction Services is pleased to announce its recent hire of Steve Costell as Intern Architect. His responsibilities will include assisting architects in all phases of…

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Scott Wallinger Cited for Presidential Service

June 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – Capital Rotary of Columbia has cited attorney Scott Wallinger for his service as club president for 2013-14.  He received a plaque and honorary gavel from incoming president…

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NAI Avant Represents Buyer of Two Land Parcels Located on Washington Road, Evans, GA

June 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  NAI Avant Senior Broker, Walter Monteith, recently represented the purchaser, ThreeOne Acquisitions, in their purchase of two land parcels totaling ±.87 acres located on Washington Road in…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Announces Immigrant Families Initiative

June 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina ranks 2nd in the nation in immigrant growth. Immigrants represent nearly 5% of South Carolina’s total population, with the majority coming from Latin America, followed by…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Announces Immigrant Families Initiative

June 26, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina ranks 2nd in the nation in immigrant growth. Immigrants represent nearly 5% of South Carolina’s total population, with the majority coming from Latin America, followed by…

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Chapin Native Lauren Powell Joins Little Mountain Family Health

June 26, 2014

LITTLE MOUNTAIN, SC – For Lauren Powell, a family nurse practitioner, the opportunity to join the Little Mountain Family Health Center as one of the practice’s primary care giver was…

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Amazon Web Services Announces Eight Winners of the Global City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge

June 26, 2014

SEATTLE, WA – Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the winners of the first City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge. The New York City Department of Transportation, City…

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Amazon Web Services Announces Eight Winners of the Global City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge

June 26, 2014

SEATTLE, WA – Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the winners of the first City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge. The New York City Department of Transportation, City…

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JDPR Adds Fourth Intern for Summer 2014

June 25, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has engaged an additional intern for the company’s Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP), rounding out the program’s four positions for Summer 2014.Jack Evans joins the…

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Clemson trustees approve fee increase averaging less than 3%

June 25, 2014

CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University fees for tuition, housing and meal plans will increase by an average of less than 3 percent this fall, which will partially offset mandatory payroll,…

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SHE, The Upstate Women’s Show Returns to the TD Convention Center

June 25, 2014

GREENVILLE, SC –  SHE, The Upstate Women’s Show, presented by BI-LO and produced by JBM & Associates, is set for August 22-24 at the TD Convention Center. Now in its…

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St. Peter’s Catholic School Unveils New Website

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC –  The longest, continuously-running Catholic school in South Carolina has launched a new website highlighting its commitment to providing an academically challenging education in a safe, nurturing environment. St. Peter’s Catholic School…

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City Year Introduces New Advisory Board Member Tommy Johnson of Colliers International

June 25, 2014

COLUMBIA, SC – City Year, a national organization that unites young people for a year of service in high-need public schools, is pleased to introduce new Advisory Board Member Tommy…

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