March of Dimes Awards More than $250,000 to Grantees across the State
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes has awarded more than $250,000 in eight community grants for projects focused on improving the health of mothers…
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S.C. Arts Commission Announces 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards Recipients
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
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Rochelle Byrd Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors® (www.allentate.com), the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, is proud to announce that Rochelle Byrd has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Rochelle is a native of…
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Greenville Technical College partners with the University Center of Greenville for College Opportunity Fair
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The University Center of Greenville will offer an information session on academic programs and related careers on Tuesday, March 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the…
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Ken Brown Joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, announced Kenneth M. “Ken” Brown joined Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler as a brokerage associate in the Greenville…
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Colliers International expands its Real Estate Management portfolio
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International announces the expansion of its real estate management portfolio with the addition of Ashley Center at 4401 Belle Oaks Drive and Corporate Square II at…
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Charleston Match to Marrow 5K- supporting patients in need of a bone marrow transplant
February 25, 2015Be The Match will host the 2nd Annual Charleston Match to Marrow 5K. This 5K walk/run unites communities across the Lowcountry of South Carolina in support of helping patients in need…
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Caldwell Commercial Warehouse Lease – 3260 Industry Drive
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Star Cleaning USA, Inc. in the lease of 2,000 SF warehouse/flex space at 3260 Industry Drive in North Charleston.…
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First Community Bank Receives Top Rating from Industry Group
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank announced that it has received the highest performance rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm. The 5-Star (“Superior”)…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation Accepting Grant Proposals
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – – The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for 2015. The foundation, established in 2000, benefits children of South Carolina through education and music…
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First Community Bank Receives Top Rating from Industry Group
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – First Community Bank announced that it has received the highest performance rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm. The 5-Star (“Superior”)…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation Accepting Grant Proposals
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – – The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for 2015. The foundation, established in 2000, benefits children of South Carolina through education and music…
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Teri Maugeri Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors®, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, announced that Teri Maugeri has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Teri’s career in Real Estate spans nearly 25 years…
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Greenville business leaders help Habitat for Humanity
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A group of 17 business leaders came together Wednesday morning to kick-off the third annual Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s 2015 CEO Build. The concept for…
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Iris Wainright Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, announced that Iris Wainright has joined the company’s Woodruff Road office. Iris began her real estate career more…
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Rochelle Byrd Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors® (www.allentate.com), the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, is proud to announce that Rochelle Byrd has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Rochelle is a native of…
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S.C. Arts Commission Announces 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards Recipients
February 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
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Randy Dabney Joins Allen Tate Company
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors®, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, announced that Randy Dabney has joined the Greenville-Midtown office. Randy has a long association with the Real Estate…
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Caldwell Commercial Warehouse Lease – 3260 Industry Drive
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Star Cleaning USA, Inc. in the lease of 2,000 SF warehouse/flex space at 3260 Industry Drive in North Charleston.…
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Greenville Technical College partners with the University Center of Greenville for College Opportunity Fair
February 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The University Center of Greenville will offer an information session on academic programs and related careers on Tuesday, March 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the…
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Columbia City Ballet’s Cinderella Comes to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
February 25, 2015CAMDEN, SC — Deemed as “sheer magic” by The State Newspaper, the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) presents Columbia City Ballet’s Cinderella, Thursday, March 5 in the Wood Auditorium.…
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Charleston Match to Marrow 5K- supporting patients in need of a bone marrow transplant
February 25, 2015Be The Match will host the 2nd Annual Charleston Match to Marrow 5K. This 5K walk/run unites communities across the Lowcountry of South Carolina in support of helping patients in need…
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New Chefs Join 5th Annual “Slow Food at Indie Grits” Sustainable Chefs Showcase on April 19, 2015 in Columbia, SC
February 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Even more progressive, eco-conscious chefs will bring their A-game to the 5th annual Slow Food at Indie Grits “Sustainable Chefs Showcase,” potluck and party on Sunday, April…
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JEDA Revenue Note Finances Medical Equipment at Conway Medical Center
February 24, 2015Retains 1,450 jobs CONWAY, SC – Conway Medical Center is using $20 million from a South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) revenue note to pay for medical equipment and information…
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NAI Avant Brokers Sales of ±1.1 acres on Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia
February 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant recently sold ±1.1 acres at 2004 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, SC. NAI Avant senior brokers Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers represented the seller, the Estate…
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Mashburn Construction President Awarded by Clemson University
February 24, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Mashburn Construction announced that President, Paul Mashburn received this years Distinguished Alumnus Award presented by Clemson University’s Department of Construction Science Management. The Distinguished Alumnus Award is given…
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Paula Traktman, Ph.D., appointed Dean of MUSC College of Graduate Studies
February 24, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Paula Traktman, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the College of Graduate Studies at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Mark Sothmann, Ph.D., MUSC Vice President for…
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New Chefs Join 5th Annual “Slow Food at Indie Grits” Sustainable Chefs Showcase on April 19, 2015 in Columbia, SC
February 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Even more progressive, eco-conscious chefs will bring their A-game to the 5th annual Slow Food at Indie Grits “Sustainable Chefs Showcase,” potluck and party on Sunday, April…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 3365 South Morgans Point Road
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Stephens and Avery Homes represented Buck Investments, LC in the leasing of a 1,400 SF retail space…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 1012 Physicians Drive
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gregg Legerton represented Saima Ismaili DPM, LLC in the leasing of an office space located at 1012 Physicians…
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Furman Drone Team Selected as a 2015 Business Black Box Award Winner
February 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman’s drone team was recently selected by Business Black Box as a winner of its 2015 Innovation Award, one of seven awards made through the annual Business…
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Hair Stylist Proves American Dream Is Still Alive and Well – Publishes Book to Share Her Story With Thousands
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Hair stylist Marquetta Breslin has just published her new book, Million Dollar Stylist: The Hair Stylist’s Roadmap to Financial Freedom, Building the Business of Your Dreams, and…
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Magnolia Gardens Photo Contest Opens March 1
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The 5th Annual Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Photography Contest begins Sunday, March 1. The competition is open to professional and amateur photographers. All photos submitted to the…
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Program Announced for 2015 Administrative Professionals Day Conference at Trident Technical College
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is pleased to announce the program lineup for the 21st Annual Administrative Professionals Day Conference. The 2015 conference…
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JPS Industries, Inc. Announces Election of Directors
February 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – JPS Industries, Inc. (JPST.PK), a leading manufacturer of composite materials, announced the results of the election of directors at its 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on…
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Upstate International Month Celebrates World Cultures Right Here At Home
February 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate International’s 2015 celebration features nearly 100 public events, including colorful international festivals, world-renowned arts performances, global education programs, and opportunities to experience exciting sports, music, culture and…
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Green Power powers RBC Heritage seven years in a row
February 23, 2015HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing Golf Tournament proudly announces “Our Greens are Green. Are Yours?” In its seventh year using 100 percent Green Power…
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South Carolina Judge Reaffirms Her Ruling Against The Episcopal Church
February 23, 2015Asserts that state law protects Diocese of South Carolina against New York-based denomination’s efforts to seize property, names and symbols ST. GEORGE, SC – For the second time in…
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IRS Issues Alert on New Phishing Scam
February 23, 2015Tax Preparers and Taxpayers Urged to Not Click on Strange Emails or Links Seeking Updated Information The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) urges South Carolinians to be aware and…
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The City Urges Citizens to Participate in Community Needs Survey
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – City of Columbia’s Community Development Department urges citizens to give input for the Five Year Consolidated Plan by completing the 2015 Community Needs Survey. To complete the survey,…
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Mashburn Construction President Awarded by Clemson University
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Mashburn Construction announced that President, Paul Mashburn received this years Distinguished Alumnus Award presented by Clemson University’s Department of Construction Science Management. The Distinguished Alumnus Award is given…
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Carolina One Lands Agents in Summerville and Mt. Pleasant
February 23, 2015SUMMERVILLE, SC – Gale J. Smith, Paul Franklin Smith, Vicki Roberts and Paul Blake Lalli have all recently teamed up as agents with Carolina One Real Estate in Summerville and…
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Mayor Riley Addresses Charleston Young Professionals
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Young Professionals, a division of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, hosted a sold out crowd of more than 100 young professionals on February 17 for YP Fuel: Beyond …
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Hometown Favorite Casey Ashley Wins Bassmaster Classic Title
February 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – On Sunday evening at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Casey Ashley completed a journey that began more than three decades ago and seemed to drag on forever these past…
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One Million Cups Columbia Hosts The Columbia Brew Bus and Vino Garage
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – 1 Million Cups (1MC), a program to engage, educate and connect entrepreneurs is excited to host Cam Powell of the Columbia Brew Bus and Doug Aylard of The…
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S.C. Arts Commission Announces 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards Recipients
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
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Paula Traktman, Ph.D., appointed Dean of MUSC College of Graduate Studies
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Paula Traktman, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the College of Graduate Studies at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Mark Sothmann, Ph.D., MUSC Vice President for…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Sells Simpsonville Warehouse Property
February 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – February 2015: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 3056 Fork Shoals Rd. in Simpsonville, South Carolina. General Investments purchased the 133,000 sq.ft.…
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Mike Ferrer, CCIM, to Lead Lincoln Harris’ Charleston, South Carolina, Office
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Mike Ferrer, CCIM, has been promoted from vice president to broker in charge of Lincoln Harris’ Charleston office. Ferrer will oversee the entire state of South Carolina,…
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Pete Harper represented the Landlord in the new office lease at Ridgeway Business Center
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper represented the Landlord in the new office lease of 880 SF at Ridgeway Business Center, 3125 Ashley Phosphate Road, to Classic…
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