S.C. BlueCross Selects Avalon Healthcare Solutions to Administer Lab Benefits
July 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice®HealthPlan of South Carolina will use Avalon Healthcare Solutions to administer a comprehensive suite of laboratory benefits management services, promoting continued access to…
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Southern First Reports Results for Second Quarter 2015
July 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to the common shareholders of $2.6 million, or $0.39 per diluted share for the…
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NAI Avant Represents Urban Cookhouse in Bowman Plaza Lease, Mount Pleasant, SC
July 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Roger Winn and Jeff Hein, SIOR, recently represented Urban Cookhouse in their lease of ±3,055 square feet within Bowman Place shopping center in Mount…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Partners with Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery
July 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Piedmont Natural Gas and the Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery have joined together—to Support arts-integrated STEM Education! M&G received a $2,500 grant from the Piedmont Natural…
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Kershaw gets $1 million check
July 29, 2015S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority grants will fund projects at Haile Gold Mine KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen (D-27) presented a $1 million check to Kershaw officials…
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Dillard-Jones Builders Announces New Office at Lake Keowee
July 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Dillard-Jones Builders announced that they will open their third customer experience center located between The Cliffs at Keowee Springs and The Reserve at Lake Keowee on Hwy 133.…
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Lexington One offers conversational Spanish course for adult learners
July 29, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington One Continuing Education offers a six-week conversational Spanish course led by native Spanish speakers designed for learners with a basic understanding of Spanish who would like…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 1525 Old Trolley Road
July 29, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Vitre Stephens and Avery Homes represented the landlord, Beatty Management Company Inc. in the lease of a 3,200 SF retail…
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Midwood Smokehouse Brings Authentic Regional Barbecue to Columbia, SC
July 29, 2015FS Food Group to open its first barbecue concept in South Carolina COLUMBIA, SC – Midwood Smokehouse, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based restaurant known for its regional-style barbecue, announced plans to…
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“Caught Green Handed”
July 29, 2015CONWAY, SC – The Horry County Solid Waste Authority recently recognized Mount Olive area resident Gary Blakley, as the “Caught Green Handed” recipients for the month of June. “The ‘Caught…
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Horry County Solid Waste Authority Presents Annual Environmental Awards
July 29, 2015CONWAY, SC – Educators and staff from Horry County Schools were recently honored during the Horry County Solid Waste Authority’s 22nd Annual Environmental Awards Banquet held on July 21, 2015…
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Columbia College Receives $5 million Gift for Creation of The McNair Center for Entrepreneurism
July 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College announces a new McNair Center for Entrepreneurism in recognition of a $5 million endowed gift by The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation. The McNair Center for…
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Avison Young Retail Sale – 115 Pelham Road
July 29, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announces that John Odom represented ROIF Pelham, LLC in the purchase of a 4,157 SF retail building located at 115 Pelham Road in…
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South Carolina Autism Society Announces Valeska Gioia to Join Staff
July 29, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Autism Society is happy to announce that Valeska Gioia is joining our staff. Valeska will be running our new software and enrichment lab (Paula’s…
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Sea Pro Boats Returns With Manufacturing Facility In Newberry County
July 29, 2015Original Company Ownership Investing $5.5 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 238 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Sea Pro Boats, a renowned brand in the boating industry, is…
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Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Receives 2015 Best of Columbia Award
July 29, 2015Columbia Award Program Honors the Achievement COLUMBIA, SC – Greater Columbia Community Relations Council has been selected for the 2015 Best of Columbia Award in the Social Advocacy Organizations…
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Richland County Recreation Foundation Receives $19,500 Discretionary Grant
July 29, 2015Grant is from Richland County Council to Support Richland County Recreation Commission’s Wheelchair Basketball Developmental League The Richland County Council has selected the Richland County Recreation Foundation (RCRF) to receive…
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Frampton Construction signs contract with Agracel for first U.S. plant for MAIREC
July 29, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, recently secured a contract…
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Wells Fargo Awards $100K to Business Scholarship Fund
July 29, 2015This July, the Wells Fargo Foundation awarded the College of Charleston a grant of $100,000 that is purposed to grow the Wells Fargo Business Scholarship. Created by the bank in…
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Synovus Announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships
July 29, 2015CHARLESTON, SC– Synovus, the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of Synovus team members…
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Brookland-Cayce High School’s Andrew Epting Receives College Scholarship from Workers’ Compensation Insurer
July 29, 2015SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce that recent Brookland-Cayce High School graduate Andrew Epting was the recipient of a $1,000 award from the SCHB Self Insurers Fund 2015…
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Engenius adds three as firm expands
July 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville-based web marketing firm Engenius welcomes three new staff members, as the demand for premium websites and web-based content grows. Brent Alexander joins the Engenius team as…
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Island Links Resort Receives TripAdvisor Accolades for Quality and Service
July 29, 2015HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Island Links Resort, one of four properties collectively referred to as the Coral Resorts family of properties, receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for fifth consecutive…
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Richland County Recreation Foundation Receives $19,500 Discretionary Grant
July 29, 2015Grant is from Richland County Council to Support Richland County Recreation Commission’s Wheelchair Basketball Developmental League The Richland County Council has selected the Richland County Recreation Foundation (RCRF) to receive…
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Carolina Nephrology and Columbia Nephrology Host First Annual Carolina Kidney Alliance Summit
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Pioneers of the Carolina Kidney Alliance are the two largest Nephrology practices in South Carolina, Carolina Nephrology PA, in Greenville and Columbia Nephrology PA, in Columbia. These…
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Duke Energy Renewables acquires Seville Solar Projects in Southern California totaling 50 MW
July 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has acquired the 20-megawatt (MW-AC) Seville I and 30-MW Seville II Solar Power Projects in California from Kruger Energy. The projects are…
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USC Symphony Orchestra Announces 2015-2016 Concert Season
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s premier orchestra ensemble, led by acclaimed music director Donald Portnoy, receives accolades for its fine performances. World-renowned guest artists join the ensemble…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Announces Finalists for Honors Night Awards
July 28, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the finalists for the 2015 Honors Night awards. The finalists represent business and community leaders with exemplary commitment to the region’s…
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Colonial Life, GFOA white paper points path to benefits cost savings
July 28, 2015Research report shows employers how a dependent eligibility program can save money. COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, in partnership with the Government Finance Officers Association, released…
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Synovus Announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships
July 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Synovus, the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of Synovus team members…
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UofSC selects Missouri dean as new provost
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – When the University of South Carolina launched its search for a new provost, President Harris Pastides set a high bar—find a visionary leader deeply committed to educational excellence,…
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Sisters of Charity Health Systems signs letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to join LifePoint Health
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Health System and Providence Hospitals have announced the signing of a letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to be acquired by LifePoint Health. As…
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Greater Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Officers, Members
July 28, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center welcomes the new members and officers to its 2015-16 board of directors. This year’s officers are: Marvin Robinson, Chair –…
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Turner Padget Continues Litigation Practice Growth With Two Attorneys
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces the continued expansion of its litigation practice with the addition of two associates. R. Allyce Bailey joins Turner Padget’s Columbia office,…
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Synovus announces 2015 Jack Parker Scholarships
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Synovus (NYSE: SNV), the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, announced its 2015 Jack Parker Scholarship recipients. This year, 104 scholarships totaling $132,000 were awarded to children of…
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Leadership Greenville Selects Natalie Russell Dunham for Class 42
July 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche attorney Natalie Russell Dunham has been selected for Leadership Greenville, Class 42. Leadership Greenville is a program designed and facilitated by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce…
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Graydon Thompson CPAs Promotes Beth Straitiff to Tax Support Group
July 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Veteran administrative assistant Beth Straitiff has added client support responsibilities to the Tax and Advisory Services team at Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm offering…
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Dallas Skye Salon & Spa Relocates Within Pelham Road Center Leaving Desirable Commercial Space
July 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – RealOp Investments, a Greenville-based commercial real estate investment firm, recently acquired 111 Pelham Road, the former location of Dallas Skye Salon. The premier one-stop personal care and…
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S.C. attorney champions “American energy revolution” at international energy summit
July 28, 2015Leading Canada magazine highlights environmental expert’s presentation CAMDEN, SC – Environmental attorney Tom Mullikin was described in a recent edition of Alberta Oil magazine as “extolling the glories of…
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Dallas Skye Salon & Spa Relocates Within Pelham Road Center Leaving Desirable Commercial Space
July 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – RealOp Investments, a Greenville-based commercial real estate investment firm, recently acquired 111 Pelham Road, the former location of Dallas Skye Salon. The premier one-stop personal care and…
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EdVenture announces 12-cent Kids’ Day and new membership offerings
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – In an effort to open the museum to more area families during its 12th year, EdVenture announced that it has streamlined its membership program and will also…
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Graydon Thompson CPAs Promotes Beth Straitiff to Tax Support Group
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Veteran administrative assistant Beth Straitiff has added client support responsibilities to the Tax and Advisory Services team at Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm offering…
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Greater Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Officers, Members
July 28, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center welcomes the new members and officers to its 2015-16 board of directors. This year’s officers are: Marvin Robinson, Chair –…
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Leadership Greenville Selects Natalie Russell Dunham for Class 42
July 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche attorney Natalie Russell Dunham has been selected for Leadership Greenville, Class 42. Leadership Greenville is a program designed and facilitated by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce…
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S.C. attorney champions “American energy revolution” at international energy summit
July 28, 2015Leading Canada magazine highlights environmental expert’s presentation CAMDEN, SC – Environmental attorney Tom Mullikin was described in a recent edition of Alberta Oil magazine as “extolling the glories of…
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Sisters of Charity Health Systems signs letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to join LifePoint Health
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Health System and Providence Hospitals have announced the signing of a letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to be acquired by LifePoint Health. As…
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Turner Padget Continues Litigation Practice Growth With Two Attorneys
July 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces the continued expansion of its litigation practice with the addition of two associates. R. Allyce Bailey joins Turner Padget’s Columbia office,…
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Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina elects officers
July 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) announces their Board of Directors for 2015-2016. Randy Cole, Chief Executive Officer of the Circle Park Behavioral Health…
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The Article 6 Marital Trust Created Under The Jerry Zucker Revocable Trust Purchases Shares of Titan Logix Corp.
July 27, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Article 6 Marital Trust created under the First Amended and Restated Jerry Zucker Revocable Trust dated 4-2-07 (the “Trust“) announced today that it has purchased 104,900…
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Bon Secours Health System, Inc. Named 2015 Most Wired™
July 27, 2015Nation’s Most Wired™ Hospitals Demonstrate Progress through Innovation GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours Health System, Inc. and several of its subsidiaries were named by AHA’s Health Forum as Most…
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