Scott Supports Passage of Fix to 40-Mile Choice Act Eligibility for American’s Veterans
May 27, 2015Senate Passage Follows Scott’s Ongoing Efforts to Pressure the Obama Administration to Increase Access to Care for Veterans CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the following statement…
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The Sinus Center of South Carolina Announces Grand Opening
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Board certified otolaryngologists, Dr. Benjamin D. Paysinger, Jr., Dr. Tab E. Thompson, and Dr. Anna Lee Bouknight announced today the opening of The Sinus Center of South Carolina. …
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The Old Cigar Warehouse hires Wedding Director
May 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse has hired Emily Peck as its news Marketing Coordinator/Wedding Director. The New Jersey native interned for The Old Cigar Warehouse in the summer of…
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SCDOT Repairing I-26 at Crash Scene in Richland County
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has crews making repairs to the section of I-26 in Richland County that was severely damaged by a multi-vehicle crash,…
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Lexington Medical Center Marks First Anniversary of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
May 27, 2015Hospital Has the Most Experience Performing TAVR in the Midlands WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Reaching a significant milestone in comprehensive cardiovascular care for the people of our community, Lexington Medical…
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Savvy Musician in ACTION announces finalists of the national Chamber Music Competition
May 27, 2015The free Chamber Music Showcase Concert takes place at Tapp’s Art Center during Columbia’s First Thursday event in June COLUMBIA, SC – Some of the country’s most innovative chamber…
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$529 College Savings Grants Awarded to SC Babies Born on May 29th in Celebration of National 529
May 27, 2015State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced third annual PalmettoBaby Grant Program at MUSC COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. announced the third annual PalmettoBaby grant program on May 27th…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 40 Calhoun Street
May 27, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Chris Fraser, CCIM and Leslie M. Fellabom represented Charleston Gateway Center, LLC in the leasing of a…
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Zucker Family Inspiration Room Unveiled
May 27, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce unveiled the Zucker Family Inspiration Room at a special event on Thursday, March 20. The Zucker Family Inspiration Room is a part…
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First Community Bank Celebrates New Office in Blythewood
May 27, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new Blythewood banking office on Thursday evening, May 21st with members of the local community, the Blythewood Chamber…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro Announces Local Farms Honored at Harvest Week, June 16-21, 2015
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Executive Chef Wes Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro, one of the Midlands’ foremost Slow Food restaurants, announces 12 featured farms – and menu teasers – for…
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Allison Sullivan Selected New Chair Of Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Allison P. Sullivan, partner with Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson & Delgado, was recently named chair of the 2015–2016 Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board. Sullivan is a graduate…
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First Community Bank Celebrates New Office in Blythewood
May 27, 2015
LEXINGTON, SC – First Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new Blythewood banking office on Thursday evening, May 21st with members of the local community, the Blythewood Chamber…
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Joseph Guido Appointed to City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals- Form Based Codes
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Joseph Guido, AIA, has been appointed to serve the City of Columbia as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals – Form Based Codes (BOZA-FBC). Joe’s…
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SCE&G Donates $30,000 to McMahon Playground at Hampton Park
May 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Fundraising for a renovated playground and green space at McMahon Playground at Hampton Park received a major boost this month with a $30,000 donation from SCE&G. Last…
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MUSC researcher part of new White House BRAIN effort
May 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – For the second time, Joseph A. Helpern, Ph.D., MUSC Department of Radiology and Radiological Science professor and vice chairman for research and professor of neurosciences will participate…
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SC Treasurer’s Office names Director of Investment Management
May 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed West Summers to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. Summers will oversee Investment Management, which invests more than $14…
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Jamon Meredith hosting Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy
May 26, 2015What: The Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy is geared toward offensive lineman who are playing football as high school freshman to rising seniors. Coaches will start with the basics and…
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Old Exchange Building and Slave Dwelling Project Present Public Lecture on History of Slavery at Exchange
May 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Old Exchange Building and the Slave Dwelling Project will present a public talk entitled, “The Enslaved at the Exchange: Uncovering Slavery at Charleston’s Cradle of Freedom,”…
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Wells Fargo Expands Business Banking Team in the Lowcountry
May 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo & Company announced today that Tradd Rodenberg has been named Business Banking Manager covering the Lowcountry market. Based in Charleston, he is responsible for identifying, acquiring…
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Leadership Charleston Accepts Applications for Class of 2016
May 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston, a highly sought professional development opportunity established in 1974, is now accepting applications for the 2016 class. For over forty years,…
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1×1 Design Welcomes Alison Martin and Seth Barnett as Summer Interns
May 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – 1×1 Design announced that Alison Martin and Seth Barnett have joined 1×1 Design as summer interns. Alison has re-joined the team after completing her first…
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Jamon Meredith hosting Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy
May 26, 2015What: The Upstate Offensive Lineman Football Academy is geared toward offensive lineman who are playing football as high school freshman to rising seniors. Coaches will start with the basics and…
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SC Treasurer’s Office names Director of Investment Management
May 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed West Summers to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. Summers will oversee Investment Management, which invests more than $14…
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State Superintendent of Education to visit Greenville
May 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Molly Spearman, South Carolina’s state superintendent of education, will be in Greenville Tuesday, May 26, to visit Public Education Partners’ (PEP) Make Summer Count book fair at Hollis Academy…
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Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Ranked No. 1 in Columbia by Real Trends 2015 Market Leaders
May 25, 2015Company Ranks No. 1 in Both Closed Units and Sales Volume in Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – According to the newly released Real Trends 2015 Market Leaders report, Coldwell Banker United,…
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Darlington Raceway Founder Harold Brasington Was a True Pioneer for NASCAR
May 25, 2015Landmark Award recipient will be honored for his contributions to the sport during the 2016 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremonies DARLINGTON, SC – Harold Brasington, the man who built…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in the Lease Renewal of 2,600 SF Industrial Space in Charleston, SC
May 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, William P. Smith, in thelease renewal of 2,600 SF industrial space located at 1032 Legrand Blvd, Charleston,…
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Art Scholarships Awarded to Two Local Students
May 25, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Two high school students, both planning to major in art next year when they go to college, have been awarded $1,000 by The Mary Wheeler Davis Memorial…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo today presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local early childhood literacy efforts. “When companies like Wells Fargo…
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Spamalot returns Thursday through Saturday
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Town Theatre brings the Midlands three more performances of Monty Python’s Spamalot May 28-30. Join King Arthur and his sidekick Patsy as they recruit a few good…
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Lee & Associates Represents Both Parties in 20,500 SF industrial lease
May 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Thomas Buist, SIOR represented the Landlord, PW Summerville Partners, LLC in the lease of a 20,500 SF industrial building on 3 acres located…
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Dr. Cole Cheek Awarded Tenure at SMC
May 25, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Board of Trustees at Spartanburg Methodist College voted to award tenure to Dr. Cole Cheek, Professor of History and Anthropology during their Thursday, May 21, 2015…
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Doctors Wellness Center Opens New State-of-the-Art Wellness Facility in Forest Acres
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Doctors Wellness Center and Progressive Physical Therapy announce the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art wellness and rehabilitation facility at 2005 N. Beltline Blvd. in Columbia. A ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is First Hospital in South Carolina to Use Carbon Fiber Implants
May 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will be one of the first health systems in the country, and the first in South Carolina, to utilize carbon fiber implants…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers
May 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate REALTORS®, announced Top Agents for April 2015. In the Greenville Office, Joyce Barber was Top Listing Agent and…
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FordHarrison Welcomes Canada, Singapore and Switzerland Firms to Ius Laboris
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Ius Laboris, the largest alliance of Human Resources law firms in the world, has announced four new member firms Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP of Canada, Rajah &…
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Nissan of Greer takes part in historic Upstate celebration
May 25, 2015GREER, SC – The City of Greenville unveiled the Upstate’s first Level III electric car charger Friday morning, and Nissan of Greer was there. The charger was installed at the…
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Columbia Professional Baseball Announces Affiliation with New York Mets
May 25, 2015New team will join the South Atlantic League for 2016 season COLUMBIA, SC — Hardball Capital, the New York Mets and the City of Columbia announced that Columbia’s new Minor…
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Columbia Animal Services Celebrates National Pet Month
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The City’s Columbia Animal Shelter is celebrating National Pet Month by offering adoption specials and hosting events throughout May. Through May 31: Adoptions will cost $50. All…
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Avison Young Office Lease Renewal & Expansion – 8085 Rivers Avenue
May 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announces that Vitré Stephens and Jeremy Willits represented Welsh Rivers Park, LLC in the lease renewal of a 30,732 SF and 10,000…
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SCE&G To Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2015
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities, and re-conductor work along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks: Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
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Ziff Properties Sells Medical Phase
May 25, 2015MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the disposition of the Medical Phase I of Normandy Village, a 23,808-square-foot portion of the center for $1.78 million to a Florida-based private investor. Chad…
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Michael Mansson Joins Ziff Properties
May 25, 2015MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced Michael Mansson as its new Construction Manager. Mansson will oversee development and construction for Ziff Properties’ elaborate retail portfolio. With a Bachelors Degree…
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Senators Scott and Manchin Launch Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) launched the Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus in an effort to raise awareness and show that the United States Senate is serious…
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First Choice Pest Control Welcomes Ben Soles
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – First Choice Pest Control is a locally owned and operated Pest Control company, specializing in residential and commercial pest control services and has just welcomed Ben Soles to join their team.…
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Charleston School of Law to enroll first-year students in the fall
May 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston School of Law will accept an incoming class of first-year students in the fall, according to a statement by the school. “The Charleston School of…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 874 Whipple Road
May 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie M. Fellabom represented Mt. Pleasant Eye Surgeons, LLC in the leasing of a 3,015 SF office…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Coordinates Food For 1,000 Law Enforcement in Atlantic Beach for Memorial Day Weekend
May 25, 2015NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau applauds the work of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Program (a part of…
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Lexington One board approves student drug testing program
May 25, 2015LEXINGTON, SC — At its May 19, 2015 monthly board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved a new student drug testing policy which authorizes district…
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