Kiko to Leave Greenville Zoo for New Home at Toronto Zoo
May 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Zoo will bid farewell to its 2-year-old Masai giraffe, Kiko, who will be leaving in mid-May for his new home at the Toronto Zoo in Canada.…
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Lindsey Montjoy Receives 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award
May 14, 2015ANDERSON, SC – Lindsey Montjoy of Anderson received Tri-County Technical College’s 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award at the College’s spring commencement May 8 at the Anderson Civic Center. The award, which…
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Langley Hoyt Wins Junior League of Greenville 2015 Young Women’s Writing Contest
May 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of Greenville announced that Langley Hoyt is the winner of the 2015 Young Women’s Writing Contest. Hoyt’s essay was about her mission trip to…
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Greenville Road Warriors will be joining the NFL Youth Football 7v7 Tournament
May 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Event organizer, NFL tight-end, and Greenville SC resident Kyle Auffray announces that the Greenville Road Warriors hockey team will be joining the May 30th Youth Football Tournament. The…
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Greenville Technical College Holds Commencement Exercises
May 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – More than 1,900 degrees, diplomas, and certificates were awarded at Greenville Technical College this spring, and nearly 540 graduates participated in Commencement Exercises held on Tuesday, May…
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Bob Jones University Confers Honorary Doctorate
May 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – At its 88th commencement exercises Fri., May 8, Bob Jones University honored S. Flay Allen of Greenville, lifelong missionary to Spanish-speaking people on two continents, by conferring…
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The Cliffs and UNC Asheville Team Up for Women’s Golf
May 14, 2015The Cliffs Clubs and Members provide start-up support for University’s Women’s Golf Program Nicklaus course at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove to serve as team’s practice facility GREENVILLE, SC –…
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Eleanor Bishop and John Van Steenburgh Join the Pelham Road Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
May 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of two new Sales Associates to its Pelham Road office. Eleanor Bishop and John Van Steenburgh join…
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Kathryn Caldwell Joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
May 14, 2015ANDERSON, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kathryn Caldwell has joined the company as a Sales Associate at the company’s Anderson office. Caldwell begins her…
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SC Chamber Safety Awards Presented to Renewable Water Resources
May 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) was presented the South Carolina Chamber Safety Awards in March of 2015 to honor their efforts in making workplace safety a priority. The…
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Mayor Benjamin to Officiate at Sunday’s “My Faux Wedding” Event, Tickets Still Available
May 14, 2015“Crash” the “wedding” of the year at Corley Mill House, May 17, 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s Mayor Steve Benjamin will officiate the ceremony at “My Faux Wedding,” hosted by…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Facilitates $175,000 Sale of 1.33 Acres
May 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR and Robert H. Nuttall, SIOR, CPM represented the Seller, Clements Ferry Holdings, LLC, in the $175,000 sale of 1.33…
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Bad Bitches of Charleston to Release Tickets for Next Pop Up Dinner
May 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – On Sunday, April 26th, the Bad Bitches of Charleston presented their first pop up dinner series, themed 1950’s: Era of the American Matriarch, at Butcher & Bee. .…
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United States Senator Tim Scott Recognizes SMC
May 13, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The Honorable Tim Scott, United States Senator for South Carolina, recently recognized Stacey Mason, Director of Housing and Residence Life at Spartanburg Methodist College, for her interest…
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Spartanburg Methodist College Initiates Official Search for 8th President
May 13, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The Board of Trustees of Spartanburg Methodist College announces the search for the eighth President of the 104 year old College. The Board and the Presidential Search…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in Leasing 50,000 SF of Warehouse Space in Walterboro, SC
May 13, 2015Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, NL Bassford Jr., in the lease of 50,000 SF warehouse space located at 1105 Thunderbolt Road, Facility # 303, Walterboro,…
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The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Seven Oaks Park Expansion
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will celebrate the grand opening of the Seven Oaks Park expansion and renovationon Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Seven Oaks Park,…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Leases 5,979 SF office space
May 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the Landlord, Sportsman’s Island, LLC, in the lease of a 5,979 SF office space located at 142 Sportsman…
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S.C.-Based Doctors Care Medical Centers Receive National Accreditation Mark of Distinction
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Doctors Care announced that all 51 of its medical centers are among a select group of health care facilities nationwide that have now received the Accredited Urgent Care…
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Columbia Fire Department now seeking experienced Firefighter II certified candidates
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fire Department is now seeking experienced Firefighter II certified candidates to begin immediate firefighter shift work after a shortened 4-week job orientation course. Qualified candidates…
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Upstate Forever Book Captures Prestigious Printing Award
May 13, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Upstate Forever (www.upstateforever.org) announced that their recently published book, Web of Water: Reflections of Life Along the Saluda and Reedy Rivers, has won an award from PICA (Printing Industry…
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Rise in advanced manufacturing drives need for Lowcountry graduate degrees
May 13, 2015CLEMSON, SC – A growing number of advanced manufacturing companies in the Lowcountry want their employees to seek graduate degrees in engineering and science while they work, but the opportunity…
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LS3P Congratulates New Architect Lindsey Stang, AIA
May 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P is pleased to congratulate Lindsey Stang, AIA, on becoming the firm’s newest licensed architect. In addition tologging 5,600 required Intern Architect hours in diverse training categories,…
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Mashburn Construction and Lambert Architecture + Construction Services Awarded by the Historic Columbia Foundation
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Agape Main Street Complex was honored with an award for Adaptive Use by the Preservation Awards Committee of the Historic Columbia Foundation. Mashburn worked with Lambert…
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Cayce Ranks #1 in SC for Recent Graduates & Millennials
May 13, 2015CAYCE, SC – NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, recently conducted a study to find the best cities in South Carolina for millennial job seekers – and the City of Cayce…
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South Carolina Angel Network Announces Investments in ActivEd, Inc.
May 13, 2015Angel Investors Across South Carolina Back SC-based Education Technology Company GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) and its affiliated angel groups have successfully completed a coordinated investment…
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Will Sherrod, CCIM, represents Landlord in leases at Pier Pont Crossing
May 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee and Associates Will Sherrod, CCIM, represented the owners in the leasing of 6,264 SF of cumulative retail space at the Pier Pont Crossing, 2408 Ashley River…
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Folly Association of Business to Present $3,000 Check to Surfers Healing Tomorrow, May 14
May 13, 2015Donation is a result of funds raised at the 2015 Taste of Folly Festival FOLLY BEACH, SC – The 2015 Taste of Folly Festival on Folly Beach raised a total…
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Carolina Alliance Reports Its First Quarter Results
May 13, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) today reported to its shareholders its first quarter 2015 financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $508,000, or $0.11 per diluted common share, was reported for…
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SC, national leaders visit District Five for Innovation Conference on education and the workforce
May 13, 2015CHAPIN, SC – Is education in America preparing students for 21st century careers? That was the central question being discussed at a conference bringing state and national leaders to Lexington-Richland…
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Center for Advanced Technical Studies engineering program earns prestigious PLTW certification
May 13, 2015CHAPIN, SC – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies has received national certification for its Project Lead the Way engineering program. This is the second PLTW certification for the Lexington-Richland…
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Upcoming Columbia Chamber Events
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Chamber Upcoming Events: May 21: Midday Connections Register Now! 11:30 AM | Hall at Senate’s End June 2: Chamber Issues Forum More Information Here 8 AM |…
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Developer Acquires Woolfe Street Site
May 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – A joint venture between The Seine Group and South City Partners recently purchased 24-28 Woolfe Street in downtown Charleston for $8 million. The 0.7 acre site has…
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Treasurer Loftis names SC State University interim trustee
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointedJeff Vinzani to serve on the Interim Board of Trustees of South Carolina State University. Vinzani is a Charleston attorney with Graybill…
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Avison Young Commercial Sale – 1102 North Main Street
May 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Johnny Bevon, CCIM represented Jiffy-BOI, LLC dba Blane Cowart in the purchase of a 2,000 SF commercial…
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City Center Partnership’s Matt Kennell Meets Key Retail Real Estate Leaders at Annual ICSC RECon Event
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – There is no time like the present for public officials to seek out potential private partners to create a win-win situation. In an effort to promote additional economic development,…
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Spring season busy for real estate
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its April real estate market data revealing a busy spring for buyers and sellers. New Listings were up three percent to 10,953…
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Color Vibe 5K to join growing roster of races in Lexington County
May 13, 2015Colorful race will gather 4,000 runners to Lexington, S.C. on June 13 COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Regional Sports Council (CRSC) is proud to assist the Color Vibe 5K Run/…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Launches Newly Designed Website
May 13, 2015GREENVILLE & CHARLESTON, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood announced the launch of its redesigned website www.smithmoorelaw.com. Frequently updated with legal alerts, newsletters, and blog posts, the new website will serve…
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Lexington School of Music Celebrates New Location at Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening May 14
May 13, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — The Lexington School of Music will celebrate its new location with a ribbon cutting on May 14 at 1 p.m. The school’s owner, Marty Fort, who also…
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Furman University Assistant Professor of History and Asian Studies Wendy Matsumura, Ph.D., has published a new book about Okinawa.
May 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Limits of Okinawa: Japanese Capitalism, Living Labor, and Theorizations of Community is published by Duke University Press, which offers this description: “Since its incorporation into the…
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ZWO Completes Branding and Publicity for Artisphere
May 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski], a Greenville-based branding & marketing firm that specializes in cause, community, and word-of-mouth marketing, has completed the branding and publicity for Artisphere, Greenville’s…
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Economic Analysis Shows Business License Tax Needs Reform
May 13, 2015Business leaders rallying behind business license tax reform bill COLUMBIA, SC – On May 6, 2015 more than 100 members of South Carolina’s business community joined state policymakers for…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 398 E. Fifth North Street, Ste. A
May 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Courtney Marous represented Food Service Solutions, LLC in the leasing of a 2,041 SF office/warehouse space located…
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NAI Avant Industrial Specialist Completes Significant First Quarter Deal Transaction Volume
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nick Stomski, SIOR, NAI Avant’s leading industrial specialist, has completed a significant volume of notable industrial transactions with a total of over 400,000 square feet of industrial space…
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Avison Young Industrial Sale – 1007 Bankton Circle
May 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Bankton Drive, LLC in the sale of a 19,480 SF office/warehouse…
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Dreher Ranked Among State’s Best High Schools By U.S. News & World Report
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Dreher High School is ranked seventh in South Carolina in U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 Best High Schools listing. As one of the state’s top-ranked schools,…
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Wells Fargo Expands Business Banking Team in Charleston
May 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Elizabeth Wooten Burwell has been named Business Banking Manager covering the Charleston metro market. Based in Charleston, she is…
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PrecisionPath Colon represents culmination of 3-year intensive effort
May 13, 2015GHS and Selah launch market-changing colon cancer test GREENVILLE, SC – A local research collaboration has sparked the international sales launch of an advanced molecular test that could make its…
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President Brockman Awarded the Order of the Palmetto
May 13, 2015HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) President Dr. Murray Brockman was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, bestowed upon him by Governor Nikki R. Haley,…
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