Mayor Benjamin releases statement following President Obama’s visit to Columbia
March 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement today following President Barack Obama’s visit to Columbia and town hall event at Benedict College: “Hosting President Obama today,…
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MacArthur Genius Kyle Abraham’s NYC Dance Company at Harbison Theatre
March 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Fresh from a MacArthur Genius Award win, hailed modern dance choreographer Kyle Abraham and his NYC-based dance company, Abraham.In.Motion, bring Pavement, a contemporary dance performance depicting black…
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Local Harley-Davidson Dealership Recognized
March 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Harley Haven was awarded with the Harley-Davidson® Motor Company Silver Bar & Shield Circle of Achievement award for the 2014 calendar year. Harley Haven earned the Silver Circle of Achievement…
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Columbia Regional Sports Council set for a record-breaking month
March 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – March is always a busy month for the Columbia Regional Sports Council (CRSC) but this year is particularly eventful. Ten significant sporting events will take place throughout…
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Riggs Partners Wins Best of Print at American Advertising Awards
March 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Work developed by Riggs Partners was honored with three American Advertising Awards at the February 28 gala held at Stone River in West Columbia. The American Advertising…
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Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Rotoract Club first of its kind in the world
March 6, 2015Members of Wateree River CI Rotoract Club Make Special Presentation COLUMBIA,SC – Four inmates, who are part of the Shock program at Wateree River Correctional Institute, spoke to a…
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Rogers Home a bit of contemporary history
March 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – All homes are unique. All homes within a city’s historic district are almost certainly so. And then there are those homes that – because of their unique…
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Kenneth Tucker Joins Landmark Builders as Project Manager
March 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Landmark Builders announced that Kenneth Tucker has joined the company as a Project Manager in the Columbia Office. As Project Manager, Kenneth will be responsible for daily…
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Caldwell Commercial Industrial Sale – 3130 Stanton Ct.
March 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Buyer in the $680,000.00 purchase of a 14,000 SF industrial space located at 3130 Stanton Court…
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Mercedes-Benz Vans to Invest $500 Million in New Manufacturing Plant in Charleston County
March 6, 2015
New Plant Represents Company’s First Full Van Manufacturing Plant in North America, to Create 1,300 Jobs CHARLESTON, SC – Mercedes-Benz Vans, a division of Daimler, announced today plans to invest around…
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Riggs Partners Wins Best of Print at American Advertising Awards
March 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Work developed by Riggs Partners was honored with three American Advertising Awards at the February 28 gala held at Stone River in West Columbia. The American Advertising…
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Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Rotoract Club first of its kind in the world
March 6, 2015Members of Wateree River CI Rotoract Club Make Special Presentation COLUMBIA,SC – Four inmates, who are part of the Shock program at Wateree River Correctional Institute, spoke to a…
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Caldwell Commercial Industrial Sale – 3130 Stanton Ct.
March 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Buyer in the $680,000.00 purchase of a 14,000 SF industrial space located at 3130 Stanton Court…
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Agent wins real estate award for sales and service, nationwide
March 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Brad Aull, a residential real estate agent with ColumbiaLand Realty, received the coveted “Best of Trulia Award” based on client reviews and overall sales in Columbia, Lexington,…
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NAI Avant Adds Jered Wilkerson to Brokerage Team, Charleston
March 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant’s Charleston Office is pleased to announce the addition of Jered Wilkerson to the Brokerage team. Prior to joining NAI Avant, Wilkerson held an associate position with…
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Daniel Island Real Estate Taking Advantage of Innovative New Beacon Technology to Market Property in Charleston’s Island Town
March 5, 2015
DANIEL ISLAND, SC – One of the hottest industry trends predicted by real estate experts for 2015 has already debuted on Charleston’s Daniel Island. Daniel Island Real Estate’s “D.I. Beacon” technology,…
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CPA Firm SuggsJohnson Names John Clint Bates as Tax Manager
March 5, 2015COLUMBIA & ANDERSON, SC – SuggsJohnson LLC, a CPA and business consulting firm serving South Carolina, has promoted John Clint Bates to Tax Manager on the firm’s rapidly-growing tax team.…
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Technical Colleges Sign Letters of Intent with Clemson and USC
March 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Officials from the SC Technical College System, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University came together to sign letters of intent to offer coordinated admission—streamlining the…
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EDTS Adds Pradeep Satyaprakash to Business Development Team
March 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Veteran business development executive Pradeep Satyaprakash has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…
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EDTS Adds Pradeep Satyaprakash to Business Development Team
March 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Veteran business development executive Pradeep Satyaprakash has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…
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CPA Firm SuggsJohnson Names John Clint Bates as Tax Manager
March 5, 2015
COLUMBIA & ANDERSON, SC – SuggsJohnson LLC, a CPA and business consulting firm serving South Carolina, has promoted John Clint Bates to Tax Manager on the firm’s rapidly-growing tax team.…
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EDTS Adds Pradeep Satyaprakash to Business Development Team
March 5, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Veteran business development executive Pradeep Satyaprakash has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…
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Coker College Hosts 2015 All-County Music Festival
March 4, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College’s Music Program is hosting the 2015 All-County Music Festival on Tuesday, March 10. This event will see over 150 middle and high school intermediate/advanced music students…
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The Marchant Company Recognizes Agents for Excellent Performance in January 2014
March 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select REALTORS®…
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Warren D MacBride Award: Awarded by the SC EMS Association
March 4, 2015ANDERSON, SC – Mr. McDade has served as Abbeville County Emergency Management Director for 13 years, and currently serves as a paramedic for the Anderson County EMS & Special Operation…
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Berkeley High to Host State Forensics Tournament
March 4, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley High School, located at 406 West Main Street, Moncks Corner, will host the 2015 South Carolina Forensic Coaches Association’s State Tournament on Friday and Saturday,…
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Harleston Village NA issues statement on proposed “unbridled” development at Sgt. Jasper and surrounding area in downtown Charleston
March 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston community surrounding the Sergeant Jasper site is against the PUD and unbridled development as proposed by The Beach Company and its plans for the 6.4 acres from…
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Meetings Scheduled with Andres Duany and Team
March 4, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Andres Duany and his team at Duany Plater-Zyberk Architects and Town Planners have been engaged by the City of Charleston and the Historic Charleston Foundation to help…
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Carolina Pottery to Open New Store in Myrtle Beach, SC
March 4, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Carolina Pottery is very excited to announce that they will be opening a new store in Myrtle Beach in late May, 2015! The new 88,000 sq.…
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Land Sold in Spartanburg to Church
March 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of approximately 19.66 acres of land situated at 250 International Drive in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Iglasia Baptista…
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Professor who keeps public safe from hazardous chemicals takes leadership role
March 4, 2015
Freedman named chair of the Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences CLEMSON, SC – A Clemson University professor whose work with microbes helps keep the public safe from…
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Clemson professor to serve as an Adobe Education Leader
March 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Adobe Systems selected Ryan Visser, a faculty member in Clemson University’s Eugene T. Moore School of Education, to serve a two-year term as an Adobe Education Leader. As…
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Good City Architects completes design for First Presbyterian Church
March 4, 2015
New Children’s Ministry Center approved by Augusta’s Historic Planning Commission GREENVILLE, SC – Good City Architects, an architecture and interior design firm based in Greenville, S.C., has received approval…
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Wofford’s Shared Worlds announces guest writers, editors
March 4, 2015Science fiction/fantasy teen writing summer camp set for July 19-Aug. 1 SPARTANBURG, SC – Bestselling and highly acclaimed fantasy authors Kelly Link, Catherynne M. Valente and Monica Byrne will…
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DHEC provides EMS agencies with tools to help increase response times in pediatric emergencies
March 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC- The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) EMS for Children program today provided twelve Emergency Medical Service (EMS) agencies from across the state with pediatric response…
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Joseph Arena Joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Dan Joyner, Realtors
March 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Joe Arena has joined the company as a Sales Associate at the Anderson office. Arena has been in…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 1074 Morrison Drive
March 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Cone 10, LLC in the lease extension of a 3,629 SF office/warehouse space located at 1074…
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Carswell Selected to Participate in Senior Leadership Academy
March 4, 2015HARTSVILLE, SC – William Carswell, associate provost for academic affairs and associate professor of music at Coker College, has been selected to participate in the 2015-2016 Senior Leadership Academy. Co-sponsored by…
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Tecklenburg Calls For Passage of Resolution Against Offshore Drilling
March 4, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – At today’s meeting of the City of Charleston’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, Charleston mayoral candidate John Tecklenburg called on committee members to pass a proposed resolution in opposition to…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the owner in the new office lease of 4.480 SF
March 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the owner, Six Ensign Group LLC, in the new office lease of 4.480 SF to RMS Organics Inc. in West…
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Technical Colleges Sign Letters of Intent with Clemson and USC
March 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Today, officials from the SC Technical College System, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University came together to sign letters of intent to offer coordinated admission—streamlining…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in the Renewal Lease of Warehouse Space in Walterboro, SC
March 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, N.L. Bassford, Jr., in the renewal lease of 15,500 SF warehouse space located at 1105 Thunderbolt Road, Walterboro,…
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Upstate Forever’s “Reconnecting People To Rivers” Initiative Receives Funding for Work in Spartanburg County
March 4, 2015Spartanburg Water and Spartanburg County Foundation Provide Grants For Project SPARTANBURG, SC – Upstate Forever is pleased to announce two grants in support of its “Reconnecting People to Rivers” Initiative.…
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Life Cycle Engineering Introduces Cybersecurity Risk Management Training
March 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) announced that it will offer cybersecurity risk management training through its education entity, the Life Cycle Institute. The new Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework Strategy…
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Caldwell Commercial names Bobby L Carrier Vice President of Commercial Property Management
March 4, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, President of Caldwell Commercial Real Estate services, announces that Bobby Carrier has joined his firm as Vice-President of Commercial Property Management. Carrier previously worked as director…
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Clemson business students partner with Guy Harvey
March 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University business students have teamed up with Guy Harvey, the man behind both Guy Harvey Inc. and the Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) to understand how…
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LawyerLisa Announces Lisa Hostetler as 20 Under 40 Honoree
March 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – LawyerLisa, LLC is pleased to announce that Lisa M Hostetler has been selected as one of The State Newspaper’s 20 Under 40 honorees for 2015. Lisa Hostetler…
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ChartSpan Names Co-founder Patrick Carter as New VP of Product
March 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ChartSpan Medical Technologies, one of the most downloaded medical apps in the U.S., announced that Patrick Carter has joined the company in a fulltime capacity as Vice…
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Institute for Child Success Awarded Pritzker Grants to Help South Carolina Children
March 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Institute for Child Success (ICS) was recently awarded $285,000 in grant funding from the Chicago-based Pritzker Children’s Initiative in support of expanded efforts to advance the…
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Funneldelicious celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
March 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Downtown’s smallest restaurant is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in a big way for your sweet tooth this year. Funneldelicious, the Upstate’s only funnel cake specialty shop, has…
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