McCrory Construction promotes Nichole Kopenhaver to Assistant Project Manager
McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Nichole Kopenhaver to Assistant Project Manager. Over the past two years, Nichole has served as a project assistant for several multi-family projects. Her background includes extensive experience in project administration and accounting, as well as workplace safety. She is certified as a Construction Industry Technician (CIT) and Construction Bookkeeping…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina statewide industrial activity intensifies
Key Takeaways South Carolina industrial markets continue to absorb record-breaking square footage, this quarter alone the state absorbed 5.43 million square feet. Rental rates continue in an upward trend and averaged $4.32 per square foot during the third quarter of 2019. For additional commercial real estate news, check out our market reports here. South Carolina Ports…
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Mercy Housing Southeast receives financial support and tax credits for Greenville area affordable housing
Mercy Housing Southeast announces the award of Low-Income Tax Credits (LIHTC) for a 46-unit affordable housing community in Mauldin, SC. Championed by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and with generous financial support for SC Housing and the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA), Mauldin Center Apartments will serve families earning under 60% of the area…
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ScanSource, Inc. names new Board Member
Dede Ramoneda brings information technology expertise and Fortune 500 leadership to the Board ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced the appointment of Dorothy F. (“Dede”) Ramoneda to its Board of Directors effective November 8, 2019. Ms. Ramoneda’s appointment expands the Board to seven members. Ms. Ramoneda has been…
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Stantec expands Transportation and Community Development teams in South Carolina
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed three professionals to its growing Transportation and Community Development practices in Charleston and Columbia. Devesh Kumar has joined Stantec’s Charleston office as a Traffic Analyst in its Transportation practice. He brings more than three years of experience in both transportation engineering and planning studies. He…
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Pegasus Home Fashions establishing operations in Bamberg County
Pegasus Home Fashions, a manufacturer and provider of bedding and home products, today announced plans to establish operations in Bamberg County. The $1.1 million investment is projected to create 113 new jobs. Family-owned and-operated, Pegasus Home Fashions uses the latest materials and techniques to produce and distribute bed pillows, memory foam, bedspreads, blankets, sheet sets,…
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Immedion hires Roy Acosta as Marketing Associate
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Roy Acosta as Marketing Associate. In his new role, Roy will help develop and execute Immedion’s marketing and communications strategy to drive growth across all markets. He will be based in Immedion’s Spartanburg location. Roy brings to…
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School-based telehealth program reduces ED visits by pediatric asthma patients
MUSC researchers report in JAMA Pediatrics an association between a school-based telehealth program and reduced emergency department visits for children with asthma living in a rural and underserved region of South Carolina. This study shows the potential impact that school-based telehealth programs can have on children with chronic illnesses, especially those living in communities lacking access to…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness poster
The Federation of Families of South Carolina will hold a statewide Art Contest in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Month. This year’s Art Contest theme is “Messengers of Hope.” During the month of May, the Federation of Families of South Carolina celebrates National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and recognizes the month of May as…
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Trinity Partners represents seller in sale of 2825 Rivers Avenue, Charleston for $335,000
Trinity Partners recently facilitated the sale of 2825 Rivers Avenue, a 4,875 square foot building, in Charleston, South Carolina. Trinity Partners Brokerage Associate, Alex Waelde, represented the seller, Jay Nagy, in the transaction. The buyer, Roetech Enterprises, Inc., was represented by Sadler Group of Charleston, LLC. The property is well-located on Rivers Avenue within close…
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U.S. Census Bureau seeks to hire applicants
Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau is responsible for conducting the nationwide census. Individuals interested in applying can go on the 2020Census.gov/jobs website to apply immediately. These jobs have flexible hours and pay $14.50 to $15.50 an hour plus mileage. Positions for hire include Office Clerks, Enumerators (Census Takers), Field Supervisors and Office Supervisors. U.S. Census…
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S.C. State Fair debuts Carolina Lights holiday light show
The South Carolina State Fair will usher in the holiday season with its first drive-through light show, Carolina Lights, Dec. 7-28, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The drive-through light experience will feature more than 100 individual LED light displays along a mile-plus stretch in the Lexington Medical Center Fair Park in the South Carolina…
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Samsung hosts 3rd annual Veterans Day Luncheon
Samsung honors veterans and military families in partnership with American Legion Posts 24 and 219 On Saturday, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA) hosted the 3rd Annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Speers Street School in Newberry, South Carolina. The event was in conjunction with American Legion Posts 24 and 219. Veterans and their families socialized, enjoyed…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 11, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/08/2019 to 11/14/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Midway 1 3,242 $17,897,419.00 $17,897,419.00 2 Doctor Sleep 1 3,855 $14,114,124.00 $14,114,124.00 3 Playing With Fire 1 3,125 $12,723,781.00 $12,723,781.00 4 Last Christmas 1 3,448 $11,441,055.00 $11,441,055.00 5 Terminator: Dark Fate 2 4,086 $10,808,236.00 $48,465,366.00 6…
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Experienced realtors join Flagship Commercial
Bart Coleman and Boomer Coleman recently joined Flagship Properties, an Upstate-based real estate company that offers commercial sales and leasing, and property management services. At Flagship Properties, Bart and Boomer will concentrate on retail and distribution-facilities leasing and development. They are integral to the Pelham-Milestone site project; one of the last undeveloped retail parcels in…
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South Carolina attorneys Luke Burke and Jack McDonald become partners at Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey
Attorneys Luke Burke and Jack McDonald recently became partners of Greenville’s award-winning law firm, Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey. Burke, Greenville Business Magazine’s Legal Elite of the Upstate Top Vote award recipient, has practiced at Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey for seven years. Honors graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law and member of…
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United Community Bank to participate in Angel Tree Gift Giving This Holiday Season
United Community Bank announced its Upstate branches will be providing Christmas gifts to local children through its annual Angel Tree program. Participating branches will place Christmas trees in their lobbies with “Be an Angel” tags displaying information for deserving children. United has partnered with a number of social service agencies and humanitarian organizations across the…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $17.5 million contract from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
If you work at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), your mission is clear: DEFEND OUR NATION. Every person, every day, contributes to fleet readiness. Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is proud to be a part of keeping this workforce and their ships “Fit to Fight.” Under a $17.5 million,…
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Coastal Community Foundation awards $8,000 to the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina
Coastal Community Foundation recently announced grant recipients from its Northern Lowcountry Regional Grants program. Of the 160 organizations that submitted applications, the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) was one of 60 to receive funding. The grant of $8,000 will support ABVI’s Own Your Life program. Through Own Your Life, ABVI…
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ACI Plastics expanding Oconee County operations
Company investing $10 million into expansion ACI Plastics, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, announced plans for a $10 million expansion to its operations in Oconee County. The company will partner with PreZero, a leading recyclables manager, on this project. For more than 30 years, ACI Plastics has been known for its separation technologies for paint…
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Pamela Lackey named 2019 Humanitarian of the Year by United Way of the Midlands
United Way of the Midlands has selected Pamela Lackey as the 2019 Humanitarian of the Year, the organization’s highest award and the highest single honor of philanthropic achievement in the Midlands. The Humanitarian of the Year Award is given each year to individuals who clearly demonstrate extraordinary leadership in philanthropic and human services. “I have…
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Deadline nears to sign up for sewer service in Lower Richland
Residents interested in connecting to County utilities through the Southeast Richland Water and Sewer Project have until Dec. 16 to sign up for services and avoid fees to tap into the system before construction begins. Construction on the project, designed to address water and sewer concerns in Lower Richland County, is scheduled to begin in…
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Sam E. McCuen honored with John Richard Craft Leadership Award
The Columbia Museum of Art presented the 2019 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Sam E. McCuen. A committed philanthropist and community leader, McCuen epitomizes the values the CMA recognizes each year with the Craft Award. Executive Director Della Watkins and Board of Trustees President Allen J. Coles III presented the award to McCuen at…
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta announces results of 2019 Board of Directors’ election
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced the results of the 2019 director election. The Bank conducted an election to fill the member directorship for South Carolina, and two independent directorships. Each of the directors-elect will begin a four-year term commencing on January 1, 2020. FHLBank Atlanta institutions re-elected William C. Handorf and…
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South Carolina veterans & veteran-owned small businesses to benefit from few online resource hub
Facebook Announces New ‘Military and Veterans Hub,’ Mentoring Partnership Through SCORE and a Pilot Program for Veteran Career Development at Facebook South Carolina is home to more than 45,000 veteran-owned small businesses. To celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week and Veterans Day, today Facebook, together with veteran-owned businesses around the country, launched three new programs…
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Project HOPE Foundation Board Chair named finalist for NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
Joe Vaughn of Woodruff, SC has been chosen as one of four finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s ninth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The award, named in honor of the foundation’s late founder and chairwoman, is presented to a NASCAR fan who has done exceptional volunteer work on behalf of children in their community.…
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Little Dog Agency clients’ current specials and upcoming events
Wasabi Restaurant Group This November at Wasabi enjoy the Sushi Spotlight Roll of the Month, Aki Maki; enjoy crispy Kabocha squash, asparagus and shrimp on the inside topped with seared filet mignon, roasted artichoke, roasted garlic lemon aioli finished with chives. Stop by Mt. Pleasant or Daniel Island to purchase a Wasabi Gift Card for…
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SCDOT revises the design of the SC 61 safety project in Dorchester County
Since the September 24th public meeting regarding the SC 61 Rural Road Safety Project in Dorchester County, SCDOT’s project team has continued to work to refine the proposed design of the safety features of the project. The original proposed designs for the corridor included two alternatives, one of which called for the removal of 283 trees…
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Deadline nears to sign up for sewer service in lower Richland
Residents interested in connecting to County utilities through the Southeast Richland Water and Sewer Project have until Dec. 16 to sign up for services and avoid fees to tap into the system before construction begins. Construction on the project, designed to address water and sewer concerns in Lower Richland County, is scheduled to begin in…
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12th Annual Charleston Basket Brigade on a mission to feed 3,500 families for Thanksgiving
Help the brigade raise money to provide Charleston area families in need with Thanksgiving meals; Volunteers to assist with meal assembly and delivery on November 26, 2019. The Charleston Basket Brigade (CBB), a nonprofit committed to bringing the community together to provide Thanksgiving meals to local families in need, is gearing up for its 12th annual event. This…
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Tickets for South Carolina Railroad Museum’s Santa Trains on sale now!
Don’t wait in line for Santa this holiday season, take a historic train ride with him! Tickets for the South Carolina Railroad Museum’s annual Santa Trains and Twilight Santa Trains are now available. . Buy tickets for the Saturday Santa Trains to take a day trip through the country side while Santa stops to visit…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment of Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey announce record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates
2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey and South Carolina business leaders today to announce that the South Carolina 2020 unemployment insurance tax rates for businesses will be…
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Midlands Technical College, Lexington School District Two sign agreement to advance students along career pathways
Students from Lexington School District Two will have an added advantage when taking courses that align with sets of career-pathway courses at Midlands Technical College (MTC). MTC President Dr. Ronald L. Rhames and Lexington Two Superintendent Dr. William B. James Jr. signed a new agreement that allows high school students to access higher education opportunities…
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2018 South Carolina infant mortality report released
New data released today by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) shows that South Carolina’s infant mortality rate increased to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 births. In 2017, the state’s infant mortality rate was 6.5 deaths per 1,000 births. “One death of a newborn is one too many,” said Nick Davidson, DHEC’s interim director…
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Local conservation leader receives National Recognition Lowcountry Land Trust’s Ashley Demosthenes named 2019 ambassador
Lowcountry Land Trust president and CEO Ashley Demosthenes has been awarded the 2019 Ambassador award by the Land Trust Alliance, for consistently and effectively advocating for a broad range of federal policies supporting conservation. Each year the Land Trust Alliance recognizes one individual who deliver the messages of the importance of conservation to our nation’s…
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Second Annual Ugly Sweater 5K Dash in Summerville to benefit families living with Alzheimer’s and related Dementia
According to an Alzheimer’s Association report, about 92,000 people in South Carolina have Alzheimer’s Disease, and that number is estimated to grow to 120,000 by the year 2025. The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, is working to raise awareness and funds for local families living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia with its second annual Ugly…
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Richland One to showcase magnet programs at November 19 fair
Whether it’s learning a second language, getting a head start on the skills they need for high demand jobs, or taking classes online or on a college campus, Richland One’s magnet programs offer students a wide array of unique learning experiences in traditional and non-traditional settings. Families can learn more about the district’s magnet programs…
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Ashleigh Barty, World No. 1 and reigning French Open champion, joins Volvo Car Open field
Barty captured the season-ending WTA Finals title this past week, taking home the largest prize money amount in the history of professional women’s tennis World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty will compete in the 2020 Volvo Car Open, April 4 – 12 on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC. Barty is the reigning French Open champion and the…
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Bank of South Carolina opens North Charleston office
The Bank of South Carolina Corporation, holding company of the Bank of South Carolina, opened a new banking office at 9403 Highway 78 in North Charleston, South Carolina. The office will serve as the Bank’s fifth location in the greater Charleston area and its first in North Charleston. Fleetwood S. Hassell, President of the Bank…
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TCCC gives awards to two local high schools for improving their FAFSA completion rates
Academic Magnet High School and Military Magnet Academy have been named champions of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s College Cash Campaign for increasing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) completion rates by 5 percentage points or more. Academic Magnet received “MVP” honors after leading the entire school district with 83 percent completion. Military Magnet’s 71…
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Clemson professors, national nursing leaders create health care design certificate for clinical and leadership nurses
Through a new certificate program, the Clemson University School of Nursing will educate practicing nurses about the design of health care facilities, empowering them to improve the safety and function of the spaces where they provide care. To accomplish this mission, Director of the Clemson School of Nursing and Chief Academic Nursing Officer Kathleen Valentine and one…
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Monty Moore joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Monty Moore has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. After volunteering for the United States Air Force, Monty Moore returned home with the first of his three children and acquired a job with Illinois Bell Telephone where he worked as a mechanic for…
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Harris Pastides, AVX Corp., Jerry Youkey honored at record-setting life sciences conference
To resounding applause from a record gathering from 11 countries, 32 states and virtually every county in South Carolina, life sciences leaders at SCBIO 2019 in Greenville saluted three leaders – two individuals and one organization – for profound positive impact and exceptional contributions to the advancement of South Carolina’s $11.4 billion life sciences industry.…
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Fireflies announce 2020 game times and promotional highlights
Fireflies 2020 Home Schedule Features 5 Giveaways and 20 Fireworks Shows The Columbia Fireflies announced game times, fireworks nights and highlights of the initial promotional calendar for the 2020 season. Opening Night at Segra Park will be on Thursday, April 9th at 7:05pm against the Augusta GreenJackets (San Francisco Giants). Opening Night will be a…
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S.C. Department of Revenue issuing 400,000 rebate checks this week
Six months after lawmakers approved $50 tax rebates for eligible taxpayers and less than one month after the October 15 Individual Income Tax extension deadline, the final numbers are in from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). More than 1.2 million qualifying taxpayers will receive $50 rebate checks over the next month, with 400,000…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin release final Commission report
Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin today released the Commission’s final report at its quarterly meeting in Horry County this morning. “Major hurricanes and major flooding events in the last few years have shown us that water management is a statewide issue,” said Gov. Henry McMaster. “This report is a…
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Veterans and active duty military receive free admission to The Charleston Museum and Joseph Manigault House November 11
This Veteran’s Day weekend, The Charleston Museum invites the community to explore the history of the Joseph Manigault Historic House. During WWII, the Joseph Manigault House, located at 350 Meeting Street, was used as a USO post and Red Cross training facility. Soldiers attended dinners, parties, played games, and wrote to their families while bunking at the…
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College of Charleston Pep Supper donates over a ton of food to Lowcountry Food Bank
Pep Supper is an opportunity for the College of Charleston’s fraternities and sororities to work together to help make a positive contribution to the local community. This year’s event, which took place on Oct. 22, 2019, went very well. In just over a week of fundraising, the College’s fraternity and sorority community raised $27,515 as…
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Vanessa Clark receives FM Rogers Leadership Award at Greenville Technical College
Vanessa Clark, a recent graduate of Greenville Technical College (GTC) who earned a certificate in Marketing in the Non-Profit Sector, was awarded the college’s FM Rogers Leadership Award for 2019. Clark graduated with a 3.53 GPA while running Anointed Hands Beauty Salon, a small business. Active as a volunteer, she founded a community outreach program…
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Business, neighborhood leaders announce 10-Point Plan to Renew Five Points
Columbia City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann Steve Cook, Owner, Saluda’s Restaurant and the President of the Five Points Association; and Rox Pollard, Director of Retail Services Team | Columbia, Colliers International discuss the importance of the 10-Point Plan At a press conference on Thursday, November 7, business owners, neighborhood leaders, and elected officials announced a new…
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