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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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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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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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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Registration Open for Celebrity NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Golf Tournament Benefiting Global Health Care
January 14, 2015
DANIEL ISLAND, SC – For the third year, Charleston-based Grammy Award-nominated rock ‘n’ roll band NEEDTOBREATHE and Commonwealth Cares Foundation will host the annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic, bringing together musicians, professional…
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Two Greenville B-Cycle Stations to Relocate
January 14, 2015
Caine Halter Family YMCA and Fluor Field new sites for bikeshare stations GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville B-cycle will soon relocate two of its existing eight bike stations. Stations are…
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Intel Foundation awards grant for Dutch Fork Be A Fan 5K event
January 14, 2015
IRMO, SC – A new 5K race to support students with special needs in Lexington-Richland School District Five is gaining key support and contributions. The Dutch Fork Be A Fan 5K…
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Special Services Director Robin Simmons announces retirement
January 14, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One Superintendent Karen Woodward announces that Special Services Director Robin Simmons, Ph.D. plans to retire effective June 30, 2015. About Simmons Woodward said,…
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Leadership Lexington County Announces Class of 2015 Participants
January 14, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Leadership Lexington County is excited to announce the following individuals as participants in the class of 2015: Cherish Abney, Town of Lexington Police Department James Bagwell, Shandon Baptist…
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U.S. Engine Valve donation
January 14, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – U.S. Engine Valve/Nittan Valve made a $20,000 donation to the Tri-County Technical College Foundation to purchase pneumatic suitcase trainers for the Corporate and Community Education Division. Pictured…
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University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation Announces New Appointments
January 14, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation recently elected new members to its board. Steve Harvey ’80 assumed the role of president of the Foundation. A…
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Agri-Business Plan Being Developed
January 14, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – The Tri-County Entrepreneurial Development Corporation (TCEDC), Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education Division and area economic developers are reaching out to agricultural-based businesses (“Agri-Businesses”) in Anderson,…
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Significant Year of Investments and Speculative Construction
January 14, 2015
Colliers International | South Carolina – Q4-2014 Greenville Industrial Market Report MARKET OVERVIEW The Greenville/Spartanburg industrial market ended a year full of significant sales and leasing activity, new speculative construction…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood Elects Five Attorneys To Partnership
January 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood announced attorneys Henry M. Gallivan, Jr., Patrick M. Kane, Jason D. Maertens, Travis W. Martin and David J. Neill have been elected to the…
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Colliers International announces 3 new Vice Presidents
January 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International South Carolina elected three of its top brokerage associates to the position of Vice President: Henry Moore, CCIM and Henry Roe of Columbia and Bob…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces November 2014 Top Producers
January 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce Top Agents for November 2014. In the Greenville Office, John Farr was Top…
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UBooster adds basketball and 2016 football
January 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – UBooster, a new online platform that aims to dramatically impact the funding of collegiate athletics, has added two recruiting databases Fans can now pledge for athletes in…
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Legislation Stops the President’s Unconstitutional Executive Order and Protects American Jobs
January 14, 2015WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015, to fund the Department of…
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Weatherly joins Callison, Tighe & Robinson as Of Counsel
January 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Alex Weatherly, who has almost 30 years’ experience helping South Carolina businesses and individuals with a wide range of tax and related planning issues, has become Of…
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CFO Council Launches Charleston Chapter
January 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Accountants aren’t known for being the most social or active networkers. But, one local CFO hopes to change that perception. “We are excited to launch a chapter…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Board Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer
January 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristy Marshall as the mentoring organization’s President and Chief…
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Call for Cooks for The Palladium Society Cook-Off
January 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Test your chili-cooking prowess against the Midlands’ best at The Palladium Society Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Music Farm Columbia. In conjunction with the citywide…
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Avison Young Industrial Sale – 1063 Morrison Drive
January 14, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented 1063 Morrison Drive, LLC in the purchase of a 7,364 SF…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces November 2014 Top Producers
January 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce Top Agents for November 2014. In the Greenville Office, John Farr was Top…
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Weatherly joins Callison, Tighe & Robinson as Of Counsel
January 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Alex Weatherly, who has almost 30 years’ experience helping South Carolina businesses and individuals with a wide range of tax and related planning issues, has become Of…
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UBooster adds basketball and 2016 football
January 14, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – UBooster, a new online platform that aims to dramatically impact the funding of collegiate athletics, has added two recruiting databases Fans can now pledge for athletes in…
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Recruiting Solutions Promotes Cam Varner, Ginger Thompson and Ashton Link
January 13, 2015COLUMBIA, GREENVILLE, SC – Recruiting Solutions has begun its 23rd year of connecting leading employers with skilled new employees by announcing the following three promotions: Cam Varner– promoted to Vice…
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Junior League of Columbia Announces Community Enrichment Grant Recipients
January 13, 2015JLC Awards $114,800 in Community Enrichment Grants to Local Nonprofits COLUMBIA, SC – The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) has invested $114,800 in the Midlands community through Community Enrichment Grants awarded to…
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McWaters Hosts Flip Your Classroom Contest
January 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today’s classrooms are hubs of activity that require dedicated support for the latest modern teaching methods; however, most classrooms in use today were designed for traditional row-by-column…
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