Artista Vista Kickoff Thursday, April 23
April 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Artista Vista, the Midlands’ most celebrated gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 23 – Saturday, April 25, 2015. Vista artists and galleries will open their doors from…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 3 Broad Street
April 22, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Three Broad Inc, in the lease of an office space located at…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Completes Over $490m Sale & Lease Transactions In First Quarter 2015
April 22, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the firm’s ten Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina offices completed 350 lease transactions totaling over 3,165,000 square feet…
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Colorado-Based Production Company Little Spider Creations Announces Relocation to Horry County
April 22, 2015
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Little Spider Creations, a specialty prop and set production company from Denver, Colo., has announced plans to relocate its operations to the North Myrtle Beach area…
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Carolina One Honors Local Charities
April 22, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina One Real Estate Services (CORE) recognized five local nonprofits last week at its first awards distribution ceremony of 2015. The CORE Charitable Contributions Committee, comprised of…
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MAU Named a Supplier for Boeing Contract Labor Program
April 22, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – When North Charleston-based Boeing South Carolina needs additional contract labor resources to build the 787 Dreamliner, it only need to look a few miles down the road. Augusta-based MAU…
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United Community Banks and Palmetto Bancshares Announce Merger Agreement
April 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (“United,” NASDAQ: UCBI) the holding company for United Community Bank, and Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (“Palmetto,” NASDAQ: PLMT) the holding company for The Palmetto…
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The Cliffs Promotes Content to King
April 22, 2015
Company unveils new website, expands team to drive online engagement and funds array of digital initiatives for 2015 TRAVELERS REST, SC – Effectively reaching and engaging today’s affluent consumer online…
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Award Finalists Announced for Spotlight Oconee
April 22, 2015
SENECA, SC ― Voting has officially began for the Oconee County Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner “Spotlight Oconee” Award Recipients. Each year, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding…
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T&S Brass Revamps Website
April 22, 2015
TRAVELERS REST, SC – Commercial plumbing and foodservice products manufacturer T&S Brass and Bronze Works has redesigned and expanded its website to provide more detailed product information for its customers and a…
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U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson visits Pelion Middle
April 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson congratulates Pelion Middle Family Consumer Science eighth-graders for participating in the SIFMA Foundation Capitol Hill Challenge. During the 14-week challenge, which organizes middle…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School Named Top-Performing U.S. School by The Washington Post
April 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has been named one of “America’s Top-Performing Schools with Elite Students” by The Washington Post. GSSM was the…
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Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) Celebrates 85 Years of Aviation History
April 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – It was 85 years ago this week that a crowd of 15,000 South Carolinians gathered along the grassy runways of Municipal Airport Owens Field and celebrated the dedication…
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LCK completes $1.5 million renovation of Columbia, SC’s Nickelodeon Theatre
April 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – LCK has successfully completed the renovation of the former Fox Theatre, a historic theater on Main Street in downtown Columbia, SC that is the new home of…
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Historic Columbia Recieves 2015 Award of Merit from Confederation of SC Local Historical Societies
April 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies presented Historic Columbia with the 2015 Award of Merit for its work on the Woodrow Wilson Family Home: A Museum…
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Wofford student-athletes partner with Carolina Miracle League
April 22, 2015College ‘buddies’ enjoy opportunity to share love of sports with special needs children SPARTANBURG, SC – Micah Randall loves playing baseball, but she loves her Wofford buddy even more. Standing…
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United Community Banks, Inc. Reports Net Income of $17.7 Million for First Quarter 2015, Up 15 Percent From a Year Ago
April 22, 2015
– Earnings per diluted share of 29 cents, up 16 percent from first quarter of 2014 – Loans up $116 million, or 10 percent annualized – Core transaction deposits up $206…
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Construction ramps up at three Duke Energy solar sites in N.C.
April 22, 2015
Facilities under construction in Bladen, Duplin and Wilson counties Part of the company’s $500 million solar expansion in North Carolina Photos of early construction activity now available GREENVILLE, SC…
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Lexington One names Holland Pelion High AD and football coach
April 22, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – At the April 21, 2015 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hire of Dann R. Holland…
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2015 Bowl for Kids Sake a “Big” success
April 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia raised more than $35,000 at this year’s Bowl For Kids’ Sake held on April 11. This year’s participation featured community members, corporate…
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South State Corporation Announces the Acquisition of 13 Branches
April 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 12 South Carolina branch locations and one Georgia branch location from Bank of…
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Seven Additional S.C. Counties Certified as Work Ready
April 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Seven counties were recognized today for achieving certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative. The counties are: Barnwell, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Lee, Lexington, and…
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iT2Pi to host Expo this May
April 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – iT2Pi’s Annual Expo is a free event that will take place at Furman’s Timmons Arena Sunday, May 17. The Expo will have a wide variety of activities…
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Bonitz Announces Expansion to South Louisiana Market
April 22, 2015Company Expands to New Market to Position for Future Growth COLUMBIA, South Carolina – April 21, 2015 – Bonitz, Inc., the leading supplier of flooring and flooring solutions for over 60…
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YMCA funds for mission will serve more than 8,200 local youth and families
April 22, 2015Available financial aid funds double since 2010 GREENVILLE, SC — The YMCA of Greenville’s mission is to improve the lives of people in Greenville County by focusing its efforts on youth…
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iT2Pi to host Expo this May
April 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – iT2Pi’s Annual Expo is a free event that will take place at Furman’s Timmons Arena Sunday, May 17. The Expo will have a wide variety of activities…
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Scott Hall Catering at Corley Mill House Presents “My Faux Wedding” witih ABC’s Alicia Barnes
April 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Crash the most fabulous “wedding” the Midlands has ever seen on Sunday, May 17, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at historic Corley Mill House and Garden, when ABC Columbia Anchor…
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Go Red Fashion Show Yields $3500 for American Heart Association
April 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and the City of Columbia presented a check for $3,500 to the American Heart Association during the City Council meeting held this evening. …
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Allen Tate Realtors’ Easley Office adds Two REALTORS
April 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors® announced that Marjorie Yaksich and Mallorie Hubber have joined the Easley office. “We are delighted to have agents of such high caliber as both…
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HillSouth Joins SCRA Technology Ventures as Resource Partner
April 21, 2015SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures announced the acceptance of two new companies into the SC Launch Program and one into the Resource Partner Network. Charleston-area company ToleRaM Nanotech and Upstate…
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HillSouth Joins SCRA Technology Ventures as Resource Partner
April 21, 2015SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures announced the acceptance of two new companies into the SC Launch Program and one into the Resource Partner Network. Charleston-area company ToleRaM Nanotech and Upstate…
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ArtMarket Returns to Sundays Unplugged at Chapman Cultural Center
April 21, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg is a city that takes pride in its unique arts and culture. With the reappearance of warm weather, patrons can now show that pride by purchasing…
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The Design and Entrepreneurship Network recognized as ‘major campus initiative’ by the College of Engineering and Science
April 21, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – As you read this, the next world-changing breakthrough could be brewing in a Clemson University lab. The next Fortune 500 company could be taking shape in a…
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Woodside Village CrossFit Grand Opening
April 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – This past Saturday, April 18th, was the grand opening of Woodside Village CrossFit. . Legacy Charter School launched Woodside Village CrossFit with a grand opening on April…
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The Cliffs to Create Welcome/Amenities Center in Mountain Park Village
April 21, 2015
TRAVELERS REST, SC – On the heels of healthy growth stemming from a strong 2014, The Cliffs announced today it has purchased the Spinks Building in the Mountain Park Village. Beginning…
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The American Law Institute Elects Nelson Mullins Partner Cory Manning to Membership
April 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The American Law Institute has elected Cory E. Manning, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office, to its membership. The organization produces scholarly work…
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Microsoft Adopts International Cloud Privacy Standard
April 21, 2015Article by Adams and Reese Partners Jack Pringle(Columbia Office) and Jaimmé Collins (New Orleans Office) COLUMBIA, SC – Public cloud computing services– computing resources (such as networks, storage, applications,…
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Artwork Partnership With Columbia Metropolitain Airport
April 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Airport travellers will soon see an extensive collection of artwork created by Richland Northeast High School students. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is partnering with Richland School District…
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Susan G. Komen Statement on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Mammography Screening Guidelines
April 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, issued the following statement on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) call for public comment on updated mammography…
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Richland County Development Services Wins National Customer Service Award
April 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Development Services has performed a major about-face recently, transforming itself into a top-tier, customer service-based entity that is drawing accolades from around the country. The…
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See Lancaster S.C. Seeks Cultural District Designation
April 21, 2015LANCASTER, SC – Lancaster, South Carolina may soon have another reason to visit – a state-recognized cultural district in the downtown area. See Lancaster, a department of the City of…
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GMK Adds Construction Project Manager Interiors Division
April 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – GMK Associates, Inc., announced today Joni L. James has joined the firm’s Interiors Division as a construction project manager. In this role, Ms. James will oversee individual construction projects…
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Finalists Announced for Top Richland One Employee Awards
April 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland One is pleased to announce the finalists for the district’s 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year awards. The winners of these…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Company Shares Phase 2 Results
April 21, 2015FirstString Research Improves Treatment of Chronic Foot Ulcers in Diabetic Patients SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Portfolio Company, FirstString Research, has recently published results from their multicenter…
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Bo Knapp Wins Papa John’s 2014 Franchise of the Year
April 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bo Knapp, owner of 19 Upstate Papa John’s Pizza restaurants, was recently named the 2014 Papa John’s Pizza Franchise of the Year during the company’s annual operators conference…
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Colliers International announces Q1 2015 top producers
April 21, 2015
Range of brokerage specialties and cities demonstrates this year’s strong start in commercial real estate in South Carolina. COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International South Carolina’s brokerage results for the first…
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Spartanburg Business and Professional Women’s Club Recognizes SMC’s Jennifer Hutcherson
April 21, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Breakfast of Spartanburg Business and Professional Women’s Club recently awarded the 2014-2015 Vergene Colloms Scholarship to Jennifer Hutcherson of Campobello, SC. The annual scholarship is provided…
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Legal Staff Professionals of SC Recognize SMC’s Candice Logan
April 21, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Legal Staff Professionals of South Carolina recently awarded the 2014-2015 Norma F. George, PLS Scholarship Award to Candice Logan of Boiling Springs, SC. The Legal Staff…
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Summer Faculty Innovation Grants Awarded at USC Upstate
April 21, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Ten faculty members at the University of South Carolina Upstate have been awarded Summer Faculty Innovation Grants thanks to a new initiative funded by the USC Upstate…
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AT&T Invests More Than $875 Million Over Three-Year Period to Enhance Local Networks in South Carolina
April 21, 2015
Investment Expands Access to Nation’s Strongest 4G LTE Signal COLUMBIA, SC — AT&T* has invested more than $875 million in its best-in-class wireless and wired networks in South Carolina between…
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