Will Sherrod, CCIM, represented the owners of Pier Pont Crossing at 2408 Ashley River Road
January 7, 2015
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Will Sherrod, CCIM, represented the owners of Pier Pont Crossing at 2408 Ashley River Road in Charleston, South Carolina in the leasing of 2,460 square feet…
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The Coral Resorts Family of Properties Awarded with RCI Gold Crown Resort® Property Designation Based on Guest Feedback
January 7, 2015Resort honored for excellence in accommodations, hospitality and RCI subscribing member experience. HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Four premium Hilton Head Island resort Coral Reef Resort, Coral Sands Resort, Island Links…
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Greenville City Fire Department Joining with State Fire Marshal to Urge Fire Safety During Extreme Cold
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville City Fire Department is joining with State Fire Marshal Bert Polk, who issued a plea this morning asking for the public’s help as S.C. residents brace for extreme…
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The Citadel earns Carnegie Foundation’s Community Engagement Classification
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching recognized the breadth and quality of service The Citadel provides to the Charleston community, the state and the nation…
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Duke Energy names Melissa Anderson chief human resources officer
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, NC – Duke Energy has named Melissa Anderson senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 21, 2015. Anderson will be responsible for human resources policy, strategy and…
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Colliers International launches new South Carolina website
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International announced the launch of its newly enhanced website, www.colliers.com/southcarolina. The new website is designed to provide online visitors with accurate market information on available properties and includes…
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NAI Avant Consummates ±5,200 SF Office Lease at 16 Berryhill Road, Columbia, SC
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior broker, Macon Lovelace, recently facilitated the lease of ±5,200 square feet of office space at 16 Berryhill Road in Columbia, SC. The tenant, QoL Meds,…
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UofSC excels in newest online degree rankings
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina has three graduate programs ranked among the best in the nation in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Education…
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U.S. News Ranks CSU Best Online Bachelor’s Program in The Carolinas
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON — Charleston Southern University’s online bachelor’s degree program has received the highest ranking of any online bachelor’s program in the Carolinas, according toU.S. News and World Report. The 2015 U.S. News Best Online…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Hires Donna Waites
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Donna Waites to join staff as Program Director. In this role, Mrs. Waites will oversee the Foundation’s Collaboration for Ministry…
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Andrew Young to highlight MLK events at UofSC
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Former United Nations Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young will be the featured speaker at the University of South Carolina’s Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration breakfast January…
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South Carolina Worst in the Nation for Drunk Driving
January 7, 20152013 fatality data reveals 44% of South Carolina traffic deaths related to drunk driving COLUMBIA, SC – Recently, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) South Carolina learned that South Carolina had 335 drunk…
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Newberry Hospital, Clarendon Health System Challenge Each Other to “Take It Off” in 2015 Battle of the Bulge
January 7, 2015NEWBERRY, SC – At 31.7 percent, South Carolina has the tenth highest adult obesity rate in the nation, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America.…
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NAI Avant Brokers Sale of ±2.24 Acres On Park West Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – David Grubbs, Managing Partner and Broker-in-Charge with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the seller, CEC Partners, LLC, in the sale of ±2.24 acres of land located…
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The Hobbs Group, PA expands to the Upstate by acquiring TLC Accounting and Tax Services, Inc.
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Hobbs Group, PA expands to the Upstate by acquiring TLC Accounting and Tax Services, Inc. The Hobbs Group, PA is a South Carolina CPA Firm headquartered…
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Duke Energy prepared for colder temperatures; offers tips to stay safe and manage energy usage
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – As temperatures are forecasted to dive below freezing later this week, Duke Energy is prepared to meet its customers’ energy needs across the Carolinas. System operators are closely…
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ZVerse reports record consumer sales in 3D printing, adds e-commerce expert Scot Wingo to Board
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – ZVerse, Inc., the leader in content applications for full color 3D printing, reports 12 consecutive months of growth in 2014 and adds Scot Wingo, Founder of Channel Advisor, to its…
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Graham Takes Oath of Office
January 7, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on January 6, 2015 after taking the oath of office as a United States Senator for South Carolina. “The…
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Richland County Council Elects Rush Chair, Pearce Vice Chair
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – At Richland County Council’s first meeting of the year Tuesday, members chose Torrey Rush (left) to serve as Chair and Greg Pearce (right) to serve as Vice Chair…
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Wilson Votes to Help Small Businesses Hire More Veterans
January 7, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 22, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2015, to permit employers to exclude employees…
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Spirit Communications Park Groundbreaking
January 7, 2015Spirit Communications Park Coming to Downtown Columbia COLUMBIA, SC – Professional baseball’s return to Columbia took another major step forward this morning.Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with Jason Freier (CEO, Hardball Capital), Bob Hughes (President, Hughes…
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Course Being Offered For New HR Certifications
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development (TTC) is offering a new training program for human resource (HR) professionals to gain the new SHRM-CP™…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Deal
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sales transaction of a 12,500 square foot industrial building on 3.91…
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Job Fair and Training Expo Set for January 9 Will Connect Participants with Potential Employers
January 7, 2015PENDLETON, SC – SC Works and Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education Division (CCE) are reaching out to unemployed and underemployed individuals by hosting a Job Fair and Training…
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Artisphere Seeks Arts Group Volunteers for Festival Weekend
January 7, 2015
Annual event’s Arts Partner Program supports local arts community GREENVILLE, SC – Artisphere, Greenville’s Arts Weekend, is currently accepting group volunteer applications for its Arts Partner Program. A unique element of…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Rick Cauthen, P.E. represented Ameripride Services, Inc. (Seller) in…
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Facade Improvement Program Making Big Impact on Commercial Corridors
January 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville’s Commercial Corridors Facade Improvement Program (FIP) provides financial and technical design assistance to commercial property and business owners for qualified facade improvements. The purpose…
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Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center Named Southern Region Complex of the Year
January 7, 2015ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – The Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center has earned the designation, “Southern Region” Complex of the Year by the Independent Sports Association during their annual conference. The…
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Magnolia offering two internships at French gardens
January 7, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is accepting applications for two horticulture internships at French gardens in the summer of 2015. The program is open to college students who…
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Gibbes Museum of Art Announces Next Steps of Museum Renovation
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – After many years of planning the renovation of the Gibbes Museum of Art is underway. The demolition crew has begun asbestos removal and early general demolition. Crown molding and…
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SCDOT Launches New Facebook Page
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces a new addition to the agency’s social media campaign. Launched on Jan. 2, 2015, the Facebook page SCDOT will replace SCDOT Photos.…
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Shooting victim receives $12 million verdict
January 7, 2015
Chappell, Smith & Arden represented plaintiff in Myrtle Beach incident MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The firm of Chappell, Smith & Arden announced it has successfully concluded litigation in a case involving…
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Noteblur, meeting management tool, launched in Columbia
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Noteblur, a recurring meeting management tool, has launched this week after a 3 month development initiative by Columbia native and veteran entrepreneur Kevin Tavera. “I saw the…
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Complete Public Relations opens Speakers Bureau
January 7, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations, a media and governmental affairs firm based out of Greenville, is now offering a Speakers Bureau. With a strong list of celebrated entrepreneurs, business…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
January 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 school year through March 16, 2015. Interested students should visit yourfoundation.org to…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 2200 Heriot Street
January 6, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented City Electric Supply Company in the lease extension of a…
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Colonial Life announces leadership changes
January 6, 2015Nine professionals have recently taken on new roles and responsibilities COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 6, 2014) — Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company in recent months has named nine professionals to new…
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NAI Avant Brokers Inversment Sale of Bi-Lo Anchored Chapin Shopping Center, Chapin, SC
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant senior investment broker, Dail Longaker, recently represented the owner of the Chapin Center Shopping Center at 1419 Chapin Road in Chapin, SC. Soley Chapin Center, LLC,…
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Riverbanks Park Commission Welcomes New Commissioner
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Park Commission, the governing authority of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, recently welcomed a new member to the Commission, Alana O. Williams. Williams, a partner of Nelson,…
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Citizens reminded to test homes for radon
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Health and Environmental Control reminds South Carolinians to test their homes for radon during National Radon Action Month, the agency announced today. “Radon is a naturally-occurring,…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers Industrial Deal
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sale transaction of a 36,420 square foot industrial building at 9740 and…
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Sandlapper Securities, LLC Raises $29.3 Million to Close Out 2014 and Acquire $42.8 Million for Investors in Five Real Estate Deals
January 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raised $21.7 million to acquire four securitized land deals on behalf of investors in offerings sponsored by Rome, GA-based Webb Creek Management Group, LLC.…
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Lourie Center Announces Award
January 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center is seeking nominations for the first Senator Isadore E. Lourie Award for Excellence in Service to Seniors. The award will be presented at a…
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Study shows Habitat for Humanity’s economic impact on Greenville
January 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A recent study shows that Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has quantitatively affected communities throughout the county by increasing education, employment and engagement levels. Surveys were…
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UBooster aims to change the recruiting landscape
January 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – A new online platform aims to dramatically change the recruiting landscape by giving fans an opportunity to support the funding of collegiate athletics while supporting their favorite…
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Richardson Plowden names Nettles and Tesh as shareholders
January 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Samia H. Nettles and Adam S. Tesh have been named shareholders in the Firm. Nettles joined Richardson Plowden in…
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Richardson Plowden names Nettles and Tesh as shareholders
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Samia H. Nettles and Adam S. Tesh have been named shareholders in the Firm. Nettles joined Richardson Plowden in the…
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Healing Families Board of Directors Announces Officers for 2015
January 6, 2015Columbia, SC – The Board of Directors for Healing Families elected the following officers as leaders throughout the next year. Chair: Kyle Carlson, Rogers Townsend Vice Chair: Marvin Robinson, Wells Fargo…
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Nickelodeon Theatre Hosts Talkbacks with Selma Screenings
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will showSelma, the anticipated film based on true stories of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil…
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PULSE Announces 2015 Advisory Council
January 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – PULSE, South Carolina’s largest young professional organization, has announced the members of its 2015 Advisory Council. The council is responsible for guiding and advising the leadership development…
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