Mayor Steve Benjamin Announced SWELP Fundraising Campaign
April 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Mayor Steve Benjamin announced the Summer Work Experience Leadership Program (SWELP) fundraising campaign today at City Hall. “We’re looking to increase SWELP jobs from 250 to 1000…
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USO South Carolina Recognizes its 125 Volunteers during National Volunteer Week and Gives Community a Chance to Help Make a Difference
April 14, 2015Volunteers make it possible for USO South Carolina to serve more than 100,000 troops and families each year COLUMBIA, SC – As people across the country take this week to…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Harbor Freight Lease
April 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent lease transaction of 22,000 square feet in Wateree Plaza located at…
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See Lancaster S.C. Receives 2015 National Main Street Accreditation
April 14, 2015LANCASTER, SC – See Lancaster S.C. has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center®,…
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SCE&G provides generous support to Meals on Wheels program
April 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – April 13, 2015 – Senior Resources received a $10,000 grant from SCE&G to support the Meals on Wheels program. The funding will provide more than 1,400 meals…
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NAI Avant Facilitates Panera Bread Lease at 933 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC
April 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers recently represented Southern Bread, LLC, in the leasing of ±5,095 square feet at 933 Gervais Street in Columbia,…
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Boeing announces grant for Allen University
April 14, 2015$250,000 investment will help restore historic Chappelle Auditorium COLUMBIA, S.C., April 14, 2015 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today a $250,000 grant for Allen University to support the restoration…
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Mechanical Engineer Joins GMK’s Architecture and Engineering Division
April 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – GMK Associates, Inc., announced the hiring of Brian L. McDaniel, EIT, as a mechanical engineer in the firm’s Architecture and Engineering Division. In this role, Mr. McDaniel…
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SMC Dedicates The Write Place in Ellis Hall
April 14, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Dr. Edgar H. Ellis, Jr. Hall, situated on the campus of Spartanburg Methodist College, was “the right place” to be at 11 am on Friday, April…
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Green Cloud Launches New Professional Services Division
April 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Green Cloud Technologies, a Cloud technology solutions provider, has launched a professional services division to support more than 300 managed service providers and value added resellers that partner with…
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William C. Cantey, Jr., CCIM, CRE, Honored With Endowed Scholarship Through CCIM Foundation
April 13, 2015Scholarship Endowed for Service, Dedication to Commercial Real Estate Industry COLUMBIA, SC – William C. (Bill) Cantey, Jr., CCIM, CRE, of Columbia, South Carolina, was recently honored with an endowed scholarship through…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners Wins AIA SC Award
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Quackenbush Architects + Planners earned an Adaptive Reuse/Renovation Merit Award for the repurposing of a mid-twentieth century retail building into a contemporary office space for locally-owned financial…
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GADC Honors Don Erickson as Economic Development Ambassador for 2015
April 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Don Erickson, Site Director of Lockheed Martin, has been named Greenville County’s 2015 Economic Development Ambassador. The formal announcement was made at the Governor’s Mansion in Columbia…
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Lewis-Goetz Acquires Action Industrial Group
April 13, 2015Deal Enhances Production Capabilities, Expands Market Share in Southeast GREENVILLE, SC – Lewis-Goetz announced it has acquired Action Industrial Group, a South Carolina-based fabricator and distributor specializing in fasteners, gaskets, hose products…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Takes a New Spin on Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2015
April 13, 2015A “Big” Focus on Bigs and Littles COLUMBIA, SC – Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia’s signature fundraiser, Bowl For Kids’ Sake.…
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Motor Supply Chef Wes Fulmer Selected as Featured South Carolina Chef at Media Preview Event in New York City
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Executive Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., was honored to be selected to represent our state at the South Carolina Department of…
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A3 Communications Remains Top Ten Fastest Growing Systems Integrator
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A3 Communications, Inc., an information technology and security firm, was recently recognized as one of America’s top 10 fastest growing systems integrators for the third consecutive year. Awarded…
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Lincoln Harris Brokers Triad Engineering’s 2,000-Square-Foot Lease in Charleston
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Mike Ferrer, CCIM, and John Nash of Lincoln Harris’ Charleston office have arranged a 2,000-square-foot lease for Triad Engineering at 480 Jessen Lane in Mt. Pleasant, South…
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Berkeley County Schools’ Sells Bonds
April 13, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District successfully refunded some 2006 bonds for $89,560,000. The District reduced its overall bond interest rate percentages from 2006 rates of 5.05 percent…
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Members of The Citadel Class of 2016 climb the ranks into leadership positions
April 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel’s Commandant of Cadets designates commanders, regimental staff, sergeants major and first sergeants for the Class of 2016. Cadets who will assume the nine top-ranking positions…
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Recognition Day 2015: the most important day of the year for Citadel freshmen
April 13, 2015
Support newest members of the S.C. Corps of Cadets during iconic march to Marion Square CHARLESTON, SC – Young men and women who entered The Citadel as freshmen last…
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Tecklenburg Reports $266,766 From 669 Donors, With $210,963 Cash on Hand
April 13, 2015
Almost 70% of donors from the Charleston area, with an average donation of $399 CHARLESTON, SC – According to campaign finance reports on file with the SC Ethics Commission,…
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Berkeley County Schools’ Teacher of the Year
April 13, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Amanda Cromer is Berkeley County School District’s 2015 Teacher of the Year. “I am so honored to be recognized with all of the teachers in this…
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Internet Company Bees Winning Enterprises LLC Introduces New Health Foods Store
April 13, 2015INMAN, SC – South Carolina-based Internet company, Bees Winning Enterprises LLC, unveiled its new health food store at www.beeshealthfoodstore.com today. Our new online store offers a wide range of exceptionally high quality…
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Twin Rivers Capital Leases 2207 Mechanic St.
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Twin Rivers Capital, LLC has leased 7,400 SF at 2207 Mechanic St. to Cooper River Brewing Company. Phil Rose of TRC represented the tenant and Dexter Rumsey…
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Duke Energy appeals fine issued by North Carolina environmental regulators
April 13, 2015Drinking water supply near the Sutton plant remains safe Company doing all it can to close ash basins as quickly as the process will allow CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today appealed…
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Komen Lowcountry Affiliate Announces 2015-17 Board of Directors
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen® has announced its 2015-17 board of directors. The board functions to advise, assist and aid in efforts to support breast cancer education and…
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Avison Young Office/Warehouse Lease – 114-B Trigard Street
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR and Thomas Boulware, CCIM of NAI Avant represented 31-W Insulation Company in…
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FMCSA Orders Shutdown of South Carolina Trucking Company
April 13, 2015WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Darlington, South Carolina-based trucking companyCarnell Pompey, which is doing business as Mortise Trucking Company, USDOT No.…
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Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Whiskey Co. Introduces Two New Southern Spirits and Announces New York Launch
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Whiskey Co., the distinctive line based in Charleston, S.C., expands its portfolio with the launch of two new Southern spirits – High-Rye Bourbon and…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 1647 King Street
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. in the lease extension of a 6,000 SF…
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Calling all nonprofits: A chance for free marketing help from CreateAthon@USC
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Here’s a rare opportunity to get top talent working on the communications strategies that nonprofits need to tell their story and further their mission — pro bono.…
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Threatened Sea Turtles Returned to the Wild After Being Found Near Death
April 13, 2015
Large Loggerhead Sea Turtles Released off the Coast of Charleston . CHARLESTON, SC — Two loggerhead sea turtles that were admitted in the supper of 2013 to the South…
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Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull
April 13, 2015Saturday, April 18th Event will help raise funds for the Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic at Palmetto Richland Children’s Hospital COLUMBIA, SC – Curing Kids Cancer and the Columbia Fire Department…
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Jacob Mann of Coldwell Banker Caine Awarded #1 Coldwell Banker Agent in South Carolina
April 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jacob Mann was awarded the #1 Coldwell Banker Sales Associate in South Carolina and named among the Top 10 Coldwell Banker Sales Associates in the Southern Region. Mann continues…
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Summerville Medical Center Welcomes First Chief Operating Officer
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Kevin Scoggin has been named Summerville Medical Center’s (SMC) first Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Scoggin will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure operational…
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Cheves, Mussman, Ouzts Group Awarded #1 Coldwell Banker Team in South Carolina
April 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Cheves, Mussman, Ouzts Group, consisting of Thomas Cheves, Steve Mussman and Jamie Ouzts, was named the #1 Coldwell Banker Team in South Carolina. The #1 Team by…
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Greenville Chamber’s Nika White receives honors from the Small Business Administration, Modern Day Queens and SAVVY
April 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s Nika White has been honored by the Small Business Administration (SBA) with the Minority Enterprise Advocate Award, as well as by the Modern Day Queens…
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SCRA To Host Manufacturing Career Fair
April 13, 2015Part of the S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo Wednesday, April 15th GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA will be at the first annual S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo this week in Greenville, South…
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Gov. Haley Proclaims April 16 Healthcare Decisions Day
April 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), April 16, the SC Bar is leading a local initiative to increase awareness and understanding of advance care planning…
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Awesome IT-oLogy Summer Camps!
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Join us at IT-oLogy for the coolest summer camps! From 3D Printing to Robotics, IT-oLogy’s summer camp offerings are a must for middle and high school students interested…
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LinkMD Launches Physician Directory
April 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – LinkMD, a leading provider of web-based healthcare marketing solutions, is excited to announce the launch of their new Physician Directory. Representatives from the company will travel to…
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District Five announces 2015 musical production of Grease, School Version
April 13, 2015IRMO, SC – Grease is the word for high school students performing in this year’s Lexington-Richland School District Five musical. Performances for the district’s school version of Grease will be…
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Wm. J.B. Dorn VA Medical Center Celebrates Volunteers April 16
April 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – April 12 through 18 is National Volunteer Week and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will use the opportunity to thank more than 76,000 citizen volunteers who…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors® Announces Top Producers For March
April 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announced the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for the month of March. These are the agents…
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City Announces New Chair of Minority Business Advisory Council
April 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia announces Greg Davis as the chair of the Mayor’s Minority Business Council (MBAC). The MBAC assists the Mayor in coordinating the City’s efforts…
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District Five principal earns Converse College Young Alumna Award
April 13, 2015CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five administrator has received this year’s Converse College Young Alumna Award. Chapin Elementary School Principal Lauren Prochak will receive the award during a…
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District Five student named National Achievement Scholarship Winner
April 13, 2015IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five student has been named a winner of a prestigious national scholarship for scholastically talented African-American students. Irmo High School senior Alexandria Waddell…
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Richland County Community Development Debuts New Affordable Housing Duplex
April 13, 2015RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – The highlight of a series of events organized by Richland County Community Development this week was the celebration of a new affordable housing duplex that two local…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd. – CareAllianceHealth Services
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gregg Legerton represented the landlord, Tobias, LLC in the lease extension of a 4,791 SF office space…
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