City Of Charleston Completes Downtown Bicycle Survey

  April 16, 2015

Public input exceeds expectations CHARLESTON, SC – The City of Charleston has completed its Downtown Bicycle Survey, which was the first comprehensive study of cycling patterns in Charleston. Created and managed by the…

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City Recognizes 15th Year Of Family Circle Cup In Charleston

  April 16, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Family Circle Cup, the premiere women’s championship tennis tournament, just completed its 15th season in Charleston, South Carolina after moving here from Hilton Head, SC.  Mayor…

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Chuck Goessel Named Audit Manager at Graydon Thompson CPAs

  April 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Charles A. “Chuck” Goessel has been named Manager on the expanding Audit and Assurance Team at Graydon Thompson LLC, an Upstate-based accounting firm designed to offer individuals…

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Michelle Roberts Joins Allen Tate Company

  April 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors announced that Michelle Roberts has joined the company’s Simpsonville office. Michelle Roberts has over ten years of business to business marketing and sales experience. She…

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Karen Kapustka Joins Allen Tate Company

  April 16, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors announced that Karen Kapustka has joined the company’s Simpsonville office. Karen Kapustka joins Allen Tate Companies having already experienced life in the real estate…

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14 Percent Container Volume Growth at SC Ports

  April 15, 2015

SC Inland Port achieves record number of rail moves  . CHARLESTON, SC – SC Ports Authority sustained double-digit container volume gains in March, reporting 14.3 percent fiscal year to date…

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Columbia Council Seeks Transparency In Transfer Funds

  April 15, 2015

The Columbia Chamber Calls for Transparency in Aftermath of Water and Sewer Transfers  COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia water and sewer system is in desperate need of repair.…

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South Carolina REALTORS® Release March Market Numbers

  April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC –  South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its March statewide housing market numbers revealing 2015 to be a healthy and energetic selling season. While all real estate is local, increases…

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Sonoco Increases Common Stock Dividend by 9.4 Percent

  April 15, 2015

Board Recognizes Company’s 90 Years of Consecutive Dividends With Largest Cash Increase HARTSVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of Sonoco  today declared a $.35 per share quarterly common stock dividend, a 9.4…

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Collins & Lacy Welcomes Laura Robinson

  April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Laura Robinson has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Robinson is special counsel practicing in the area of workers’ compensation. Laura…

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STOA To Host National Speech and Debate Tournament at BJU

  April 15, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Stoa, a national speech and debate organization for Christian homeschooling families, will host a National Invitational Tournament of Champions (NITOC) at Bob Jones University May 16-23. During the week-long…

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Creative Builders, Inc. Welcomes New Superintendent

  April 15, 2015

Adam Dunn joins Creative Builders, Inc.   GREENVILLE, SC – Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Adam Dunn to the team as a Superintendent. Adam has…

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Midlands’ Tight Industrial Market to Benefit from Manufacturing Growth

  April 15, 2015

Colliers International, South Carolina Research & Forecast Report   Columbia  |  Industrial Q1 2015 Key Takeaways >        The Midlands industrial market continues to tighten and attract investments from new and existing companies. >       …

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Avison Young Land Sale – 4894 Dorchester Road

  April 15, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Alan Bolduc, CCIM, SIOR, Christopher B. Fraser, CCIM and Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented the seller, The Charleston Area…

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Ziff Properties Acquires Neighborhood Center

  April 15, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of St. Francis Marketplace, a multi-anchored retail property located at 4518 Woodruff Road in Columbus, Georgia. The 63,608-square-foot center sold…

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Ziff Properties Acquires Retail Center

  April 15, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Signal Mountain Shopping Center, a BI-LO-anchored retail property located at 709 Signal Mountain Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 61,284-square-foot…

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Berkeley Schools’ Value to the County

  April 15, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District continues to provide quality educations to students in one of the fastest growing counties in South Carolina despite budget shortfalls. The South Carolina…

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Jennifer Simms Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

  April 15, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC –Jennifer Simms, REALTOR®, announced today that she has joined Coldwell Banker Caine’s residential real estate division that serves Upstate, S.C. Simms joins Coldwell Banker Caine with 8 years of…

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Clemson breaks ground for Advanced Powertrain Testing Laboratory

  April 15, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC — Clemson broke ground for the Advanced Powertrain Testing Laboratory, a two-story 3,000-square-foot addition to the Carroll A. Campbell Jr. Graduate Engineering Center at Clemson University’s International Center…

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CresCom Bank Announces New Team Members and Promotions for April

  April 15, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – In order to continue striving to towards providing superior quality service in all of its branch locations, CresCom Bank is pleased to welcome four new team members and announce the…

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Council adopts Mayor Benjamin’s revenue plan

  April 15, 2015

Proposal reduces water/sewer rate increase, secures public safety funding and cuts taxes   COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia City Council voted 5-2 to adopt Mayor Steve Benjamin’s comprehensive proposal to secure…

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Senator Scott on Importance of Body Cameras

  April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement as the South Carolina Legislature begins consideration of S.47, a bill to require body-worn cameras for law enforcement: “I…

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S.C.’s Top Legal Group Backs Police Body Cam Bill

  April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ), the leading voice for plaintiff’s attorneys in the Palmetto State, on Wednesday formally endorsed a bipartisan bill in the State…

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Sonoco Announces New Consumer Growth Projects

  April 15, 2015

– New Flexible Packaging Laminator and Press to Expand Operations in Texas, Ohio – New Research and Development Facility Being Built on Hartsville, S.C. Campus HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global…

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Committee Passes Graham-Authored Legislation on Iran Nuclear Agreement

  April 15, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today praised the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for passing legislation he co-authored, S. 615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (Corker-Menendez-Graham).  The legislation, which…

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CresCom Bank Names Ryan Benton VP & Commercial Loan Officer

  April 15, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, one of the fastest growing banks within the Carolinas, has added Ryan Benton as vice president and commercial loan officer to the Mount Pleasant branch, reporting to…

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Furay recognized with Soaring Eagle Award

  April 15, 2015

GREER, SC – The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) has awarded Guy Furay with the Soaring Eagle Award. Furay began his insurance career in 1997 with BlueCross BlueShield of…

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Joyner Commercial Honored With 2014 Costar Power Broker Award

  April 15, 2015

Local Firm Selected by Commercial Real Estate’s Largest Research Organization as One of the Top Leasing and Sales Firms in the Market GREENVILLE, SC –  Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division…

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