DRÄXLMAIER expanding Upstate operations
September 16, 2015
Company Investing $35 Million To Expand Its Existing Spartanburg County Manufacturing Facility . SPARTANBURG, SC – The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, is expanding its existing manufacturing…
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Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine joins First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House to celebrate Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine joined First Lady Michelle Obama and representatives from the National League of Cities (NLC) and several federal agencies at the White House today for…
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WKHS band director receives a ‘rosy’ honor
September 16, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – White Knoll High Band Director Bob Barfield is headed to the 128th Rose Parade as a member of the 2017 Bands of America Honor Band staff. Music…
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IMIC Hotels hires Tony Tam
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – IMIC Hotels (Interstate Management and Investment Company) announced the appointment of Tony Tam, as Vice-President of Hotel operations. Mr. Tam will be responsible for operations of all…
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High School and College leaders address math pathways
September 16, 2015Educators and senior administrators from five universities and four public school districts serving Lowcountry students have formed a collaborative team to focus on improving “math pathways” between high school and…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy invites public input
September 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, S.C. – In an effort to improve a well-used park on the upper peninsula, the Charleston Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Charleston and the Eastside…
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‘Gifts of Aging’ event celebrates older adults aging successfully
September 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – In October, the focus will be on Charleston area residents, business leaders, volunteers and others who demonstrate the key elements of successful aging in place – healthy…
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DEW promotes new assistant executive director of Unemployment Insurance
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced the appointment of Jamie Suber as the assistant executive director of the Unemployment Insurance Division. Suber has been with…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces award winners at annual gala
September 16, 2015
Manufacturing, Diversity, and Human Resources awards given at Palmetto Vision Awards Gala COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced recipients of awards at the annual Palmetto Vision Awards…
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SC BlueCross Foundation presents $500,000 grant to increase healthy food access statewide
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation will present $500,000 today to the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) to provide a revolving source of low-interest loans for…
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Wofford to host Commander-in-Chief Presidential Forum on Oct. 15
September 16, 2015
Republican presidential candidates to participate in event SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College will host the Commander-in-Chief Presidential Forum, featuring Republican presidential candidates, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15,…
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Richland County Council is engaging citizens in shaping local government policies
September 16, 2015
Board and Commission Vacancies COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Council provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourages its members to participate in discussions that affect and shape…
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SCPA container volume up four percent
September 16, 2015Organizational Realignment Plans Announced . . CHARLESTON, SC – On the heels of announcing five-year plans for growth, investment and cargo base expansion at the State of the Port, South Carolina…
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GHS Children’s Hospital unveils new therapeutic music entertainment network at patient appreciation event, Sept. 20
September 16, 2015
Annual Sun Fun Carnival is an opportunity for kids to be kids, not patients. Hugworks Children’s Network will enhance pediatric patient care, expand reach and impact of Child Life and…
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Furman provides haven for wildlife and “lands-on” experiences for students
September 16, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University is among 85 colleges and universities featured in a new publication released by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), The Campus Wild: How College and University…
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South Carolina Chamber announces new hire
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced that it has hired Genevieve McGroarty as its Associate Vice President of Communications. Genevieve comes to the Chamber from the…
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Charleston By Design: Restoration of a City at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park
September 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs will present Charleston By Design: Restoration of A City, an exhibition on urban design and public spaces in Charleston…
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Kiawah Island Real Estate August sales summary
September 16, 2015
KIAWAH, SC – Kiawah Island Real Estate ended August with $20 million in sales, which resulted from 13 closed transactions during the month. Year to date, Kiawah Island Real Estate…
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Worksman Cycles establishing Horry County operations
September 16, 2015
Company investing $2.5 million to establish operations in Conway, S.C. CONWAY, SC – Worksman Cycles, a manufacturer of heavy-duty bicycles and tricycles as well as food vending trucks and carts, is…
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Columbia, Florence and Greenville Communities rally together to generate $77,640 for Harvest Hope Food Bank to fight hunger
September 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today Walmart announces that Columbia, Florence and Greenville residents helped generate a total of $77,640.45, for Harvest Hope Food Bank to support those facing hunger in the local…
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Liquid Catering to pour 10,000 drinks this weekend
September 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The 10th annual Euphoria festival kicks off this Thursday and Liquid Catering will be there to pour more than 10,000 drinks over roughly 72 hours. Liquid Catering…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler brokers industrial lease
September 16, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, Solitude Lake Management., in the lease of a 1,500-square-foot office and warehouse space at Leatherwood Business…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler brokers office lease
September 16, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin & Mark Taylor II of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, Pruitt Heath Hospice, Inc., in the lease of a 2,075-square-foot office space at…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline attorney selected by The Best Lawyers in America®
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Kristine Cato has been selected by her peers for the fourth consecutive year for…
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Columbia, Florence and Greenville Communities rally together to generate $77,640 for Harvest Hope Food Bank to fight hunger
September 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today Walmart announces that Columbia, Florence and Greenville residents helped generate a total of $77,640.45, for Harvest Hope Food Bank to support those facing hunger in the local…
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International expert on active aging to speak at Still Hopes Retirement Community’s Thrive Week
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community announced that Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and founder of the active-aging industry in North America,…
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Liquid Catering to pour 10,000 drinks this weekend
September 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The 10th annual Euphoria festival kicks off this Thursday and Liquid Catering will be there to pour more than 10,000 drinks over roughly 72 hours. Liquid Catering…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler brokers industrial lease
September 16, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, Solitude Lake Management., in the lease of a 1,500-square-foot office and warehouse space at Leatherwood Business…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler brokers office lease
September 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin & Mark Taylor II of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, Pruitt Heath Hospice, Inc., in the lease of a 2,075-square-foot office space at…
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Lambert Architecture + Construction Services Relocates Headquarters & Launches New Website
September 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Lambert Architecture + Construction Services announced the expansion and relocation of their headquarters to the historic Cigar & Candy Company building at 522 Lady Street in Columbia’s historic…
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Duke Energy celebrates 10th consecutive year on Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index
September 15, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 10th consecutive year. In the electric utility sector, 17 North…
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GHS named screening center of excellence
September 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship at the Cancer Institute of Greenville Health System has been named a Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer…
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Richland County wins national awards for development services ‘inspiring’ efforts
September 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Like a Broadway production that receives rave reviews, Richland County’s reinvention of services for contractors and developers has become a smash hit for its unique adaptation of…
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John T. Lay, Jr. named President-Elect of the International Association of Defense Counsel
September 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder John T. Lay, Jr. has been named president-elect of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). The IADC is…
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Richland County Councilmembers host meeting to discuss development of new Decker Center
September 15, 2015
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC — Richland County Councilmen Damon Jeter of District Three, Jim Manning of District Eight, Greg Pearce of District Six, and Kelvin Washington of District 10 are hosting a meeting…
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Howe Hall AIMS receives $12,000 grant
September 15, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Howe Hall AIMS was awarded a $12,054 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. The support will allow the school to…
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Palmetto Carriage Works names Chief Administrative Officer
September 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Carriage Works, the oldest carriage company in historic Charleston, S.C., to offer guided horse and mule-drawn tours of the city, has named Victoria H. Moore chief administrative…
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Lee & Associates Charleston honored with 2014 Costar Power Broker Award
September 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – LEE & ASSOCIATES CHARLESTON has been selected by CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces, to receive…
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South Carolina ranked No. 1 for jobs linked to foreign investment
September 15, 2015IBM-Plant Location International report ranks S.C. first,ahead of both Tennessee and Kentucky COLUMBIA, SC – For the third time in the last four years, IBM-Plant Location International (IBM-PLI)…
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FrontDoor Communities will build in Summers Corner
September 15, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – FrontDoor Communities, represented by Carolina One New Homes, is among the featured builders at the ambitious new community, Summers Corner located in Summerville, SC. FrontDoor Communities, with…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline attorney selected by The Best Lawyers in America®
September 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Kristine Cato has been selected by her peers for the fourth consecutive year for…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School celebrates 18 National Merit Semifinalists
September 15, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is proud to announce that 18 members of the Class of 2016 were recently named National Merit…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 171 Church Street
September 15, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie Fellabom represented Twobeetwo Associates, LLC in the leasing of 2,075 SF office space located at 171 Church Street in…
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Pro Towels Expanding Abbeville County Operations
September 15, 2015
Company Investing $1.7 Million To Expand Its Existing Abbeville County Manufacturing Facility . ABBEVILLE, SC – Pro Towels, the largest towel supplier to the promotional product industry, is expanding its existing…
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James F. Martin Inn completes renovations in time for football season
September 15, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The Clemson University James F. Martin Inn recently finished renovating its 89 guest rooms. The inn, connected to the Madren Conference Center and the Walker Golf course,…
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M. Dumas & Sons reinvests in historic downtown Charleston store with $2M renovation
September 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Over the past few months, M. Dumas & Sons, Charleston’s iconic menswear retailer, has invested approximately $2 million into the renovation of its iconic King Street retail store…
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NAI Avant facilitates ±7,400 for Cooper River Brewing Company
September 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Dexter Rumsey, Senior Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the landlord, 2207 Mechanic Street, LLC, in the leasing of ±7,400 square feet at 2207 Mechanic Street…
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Columbia SC 63 and Historic Columbia host Washington author at the Big Apple
September 15, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In light of Historic Columbia’s 37th annual Jubilee: Festival of Heritage, Columbia SC 63 and Historic Columbia present a “Reading, Discussion, Book-signing, and Reception” with David Nicholson.…
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Nonprofit registration now open for Midlands Gives, presented by Central Carolina Community Foundation
September 15, 2015Enhanced training, expanded Corporate Philanthropy Champion program, low-cost webinars among enhancements to 24-hour online giving challenge. COLUMBIA, SC – Fresh from a thrilling second year, in which donations were doubled to…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host Lambs & Clams
September 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse will help kick-off the 10th Annual Euphoria Festival Thursday night with the Lambs & Clams event. Lambs & Clams is a collaboration between…
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