Special Committee of the Board of JPS Industries Updates Stockholders on Conduct of Steel Agents
January 19, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Since the Special Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Special Committee”) of JPS Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JPST) (the “Company”) responded on January 9, 2015 to…
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Lee & Associates Charleston facilitates $1,166,000 Sale of an Industrial building
January 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Thomas G. Buist, SIOR represented the Seller, Atlantic Avenue Partners, LLC in the $1,166,000 Sale of a 23,000 SF industrial building located at 3265…
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Clemson to lead new energy-efficiency project
January 19, 2015
FLORENCE, SC — South Carolina farmers can slash energy costs and increase profitability through federal funding announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Clemson University Extension received $1.1 million in federal…
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Movement Mortgage, LLC Establishing Lancaster County National Headquarters
January 19, 2015Mortgage Lender Investing $22 Million to Create More Than 650 New Jobs LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Movement Mortgage, LLC, one of the fastest growing mortgage lenders in the country, is establishing…
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NAI Avant Facilitates Sale of Two Notch Road, Lexington, SC
January 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker, Nick Stomski, SIOR, recently represented WF Ballentine Contractor, Inc., in the sale of 1823 Two Notch Road in Lexington, SC. The 5,000 square…
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Linda Jameison Named Tri-County’s Assistant Vice President for Student Support and Engagement
January 19, 2015PENDLETON, SC – Linda Jameison joined Tri-County Technical College’s leadership team January 2 as assistant vice president for student support and engagement. She is leading the College’s student engagement and…
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Colliers International completes $6 million sale of 20 acres for new Walmart Supercenter
January 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International’s Frank Hammond, CCIM, CPM and Nick Reinhardt represented the sellers in the sale of 20 acres of land in the Cherrydale area for approximately $5.95…
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Attorney Steve Sumner Selected to Best Attorneys of America List as a Lifetime Charter Member
January 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DUI Attorney Steve Sumner was recently selected as a “Best Attorney” Lifetime Charter Member to the Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America list. According to the Rue…
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Greer Community Ministries client receives a car from Recycled Rides through D & D Motors
January 19, 2015
GREER, SC – D & D Motors, Charity Cars, and Esurance Insurance Services, Inc. handed over the keys to a car and made Sue Hollingsworth’s dream come true on Thursday,…
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Crawford Strategy Adds Account Coordinator
January 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy welcomes Anna Catherine Thornley to the team as an account coordinator. A recent graduate from Clemson University, Thornley has experience in a variety of services including…
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USC Upstate Administration and Faculty Work Toward Mutual Understanding of Shared Governance
January 19, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Faculty members at the University of South Carolina Upstate held a Called General Faculty Meeting Friday to discuss concerns they have with the leadership of Chancellor Tom…
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Keller Williams Upstate Announces Lynda Sams, Broker In Charge
January 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Keller Williams Upstate announced the addition of Lynda Sams, as their new Broker In Charge. Lynda is a past President of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors,…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Represents Movement Mortgage in National Headquarters Relocation
January 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Brian Brtalik and Dan Woodley are representing Movement Mortgage, LLC in relocating its national headquarters to Lancaster County, South Carolina. Movement…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer 2014 Transactional Volume Exceeds $2 Billion
January 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced their 2014 transactional volume exceeds $2 billion, a 34% increase from 2013 overall volume of almost $1.5 billion. Robust activity in…
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Lincoln Harris Brokers Lionheart Trucking’s Purchase of Land in North Charleston
January 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Lincoln Harris has brokered Lionheart Trucking’s acquisition of a four-acre site, located at 4350 Piggly Wiggly Drive in North Charleston, South Carolina, for $1.15 million. Mike Ferrer, CCIM,…
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Keller Williams Upstate Announces Lynda Sams, Broker In Charge
January 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Keller Williams Upstate announced the addition of Lynda Sams, as their new Broker In Charge. Lynda is a past President of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors,…
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New private security company comes to the Upstate
January 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bravo1 Protection is a new private security company that will focus on providing hospitality-driven, exceptional security services for bars, venues, festivals and businesses in the Upstate region.…
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Demand for Teachers Still Unmet
January 18, 2015
South Carolina’s unmet demand for public school teachers continues to grow, according to a report released by The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA). CERRA’s annual Supply…
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Senator Tim Scott Announces Veterans Job Workshops Around the State
January 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) office announced seven veterans job workshops to be held around South Carolina over the next two weeks. The workshops, part of a series…
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Councilman William Dudley Gregorie enters the race for mayor
January 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston City Councilman William Dudley Gregorie formally announced his third run for Mayor of the City of Charleston during a press conference in the City Council Chambers…
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Getting kids fit and fascinated with nature
January 18, 2015CAMDEN, SC – Getting kids fit and fascinated with the natural world around them was Global Eco Adventures’ mission yesterday as the GEA team led seven students from Kershaw county…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Presents $10,000 Contribution to Salvation Army
January 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union recently presented a check for $10,000.00 to Major Kent Davis and The Salvation Army as part of the rapidly-growing credit union’s community…
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Help Cinderella Get to the Ball
January 18, 2015SC Bar Young Lawyers and local sorority collect formal gowns for Cinderella Project COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD), in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,…
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City Issues Statement Regarding Uber Operations Within the City Limits
January 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On January 15, 2015, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (“PSC”) issued an order directing that Rasier, LLC or its related companies and affiliates and/or its network partner…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Files to Further Reduce Natural Gas Sales Rates in North Carolina and South Carolina
January 18, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – Piedmont Natural Gas (NYSE: PNY) today filed to further reduce its natural gas sales rates for customers in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Company’s filings mark…
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Senator Tim Scott Reflects on the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 18, 2015U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement in advance of the celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: “As we reflect on the life and the…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Presents $10,000 Contribution to Salvation Army
January 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union recently presented a check for $10,000.00 to Major Kent Davis and The Salvation Army as part of the rapidly-growing credit union’s community…
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Clemson breaks ground for Zucker Family Graduate Education Center
January 16, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC — Clemson University officials broke ground Thursday for a $21.5-million building that will help shape the future of the state’s engineering landscape for generations to come. President James P. Clements…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord in the new office lease for 1,392 SF at Fairfield Office Park
January 16, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord, Liberty National Associates LP, in the new office lease for 1,392 SF at Fairfield Office Park at 1064…
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Kristen Nichols Elected To Board Of SCWLA
January 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Kristen N. Nichols has been elected to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association effective…
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Richland County Airport Commission Elects New Officers
January 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland County Airport Commission, which oversees the operation of the Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport (CUB), elected its officers for 2015. The new officers are: Jim Christopher,…
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NAI Avant Facilitates Sale of ±1.08 Acres on Sunset Boulevard, Lexington
January 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior brokers, Ben Kelly, CCIM and Patrick Chambers, recently represented Piggie Park Enterprises, Inc., in the sale of ±1.08 acres of land on the corner…
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S.C. Automotive Summit Brings Industry Leaders to Palmetto State in February
January 16, 2015
Feb. 23 to 25 in downtown Greenville The South Carolina Automotive Council will host the 4th Annual S.C. Automotive Summit presented by KPMG from Feb. 23 to 25 in beautiful downtown Greenville, S.C.…
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Amick Joins South State Bank
January 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced that Susan Paget Amick has been named commercial lender for its Lexington and Columbia markets. “Susan brings a wealth of experience and contacts to…
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Bourbon transforms for Tiki week January 25th!
January 15, 2015Bourbon transforms for Tiki week January 25th COLUMBIA, SC – On Sunday, January 25th, immediately following brunch service, for one week, the whiskey bar and Cajun-Creole kitchen restaurant, Bourbon,…
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SC Bar to honor Pro Bono Award winner at Bar Foundation Gala
January 15, 2015
The SC Bar will bestow the 2015 Pro Bono Award upon John E. Robinson of Charleston for his contributions to meeting the civil legal needs of citizens who cannot afford…
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Security Federal Bank Groundbreaking in Irmo, SC
January 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Security Federal Bank is pleased to announce that a groundbreaking ceremony was held on January, 15th for their newest branch in Irmo, S.C. The new location, scheduled…
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Infrastructure Report Shows Charleston Drivers Spend Nearly $1,200 Annually
January 15, 2015
Report includes regional pavement and bridge conditions, congestion and highway safety data and cost breakdowns for Charleston, Columbia and Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson. CHARLESTON, SC – Roads and bridges that are deficient,…
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Jacqui Dyke Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
January 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Jacqui Dyke as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Dyke joins Coldwell Banker Caine with two years of real estate…
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Carolina Prep adds assistant director
January 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School has promoted Kristin Eppinger to Assistant Director. Originally from Philadelphia, Eppinger has lived in California, London and Greenville. She studied sociology at Winthrop…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Industrial Lease
January 15, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, PortWatch Logistics, in the lease of 12,324 square feet of warehouse space at 4500 Goer Drive…
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Sangaree Elementary School receives $5,000 grant
January 15, 2015Lowe’s Donates Money For Project Grow BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Sangaree Elementary School has received a $5,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant for Project GROW. Project GROW (Gardening to Research…
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MUSC and City of Charleston to Launch Healthy Business Challenge
January 15, 2015Charleston Healthy Business Challenge, free program to encourage and assist Charleston area businesses in establishing work environments that promote a culture of wellness. Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley announced the…
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Trident Technical College to Begin Offering Motorcycle License Waiver Tests
January 15, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development (TTC) announced that it is participating in a pilot program for the South Carolina Technical College System and will…
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Carolina Prep adds assistant director
January 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School has promoted Kristin Eppinger to Assistant Director. Originally from Philadelphia, Eppinger has lived in California, London and Greenville. She studied sociology at Winthrop…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Industrial Lease
January 15, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, PortWatch Logistics, in the lease of 12,324 square feet of warehouse space at 4500 Goer Drive…
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South Carolina Based Public Relations Firm Launches New Initiative
January 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina PR Firm, McKay Public Affairs (MPA), will launch its latest creative initiative, Peplum & Politics, on January 14, 2015. The new blog will be another venue to promote…
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Amanda Reeves and Jack Owens represented in the purchase of 583 King Street in Charleston, SC
January 14, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Amanda Reeves, CCIM, LEED AP, and Jack Owens, CCIM, represented the Buyer, King Street Partners LLC, in the purchase of 583 King Street…
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Richland County Council announce NEW Human Trafficking Coalition
January 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly seventy-five supporters joined Richland County officials today to display their commitment in raising public awareness about human trafficking, particularly in women and children; and to emphasize…
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District Five announces new principals for Chapin Middle, Chapin Intermediate schools
January 14, 2015CHAPIN, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named new principals for Chapin Middle and Chapin Intermediate schools. Anna Miller, who serves as principal of the current Chapin Middle School, will…
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