McDonnell and Associates, PA announces ranking in 2014 Inc. 5000 List
December 29, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – McDonnell and Associates is proud to announce its ranking in the 2014 Inc. 5000 magazine. The Inc. 5000 Corporation has recognized McDonnell and Associates as being among…
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ERA Wilder Realty Professionals Complete Advanced Training Program
December 29, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Leading local sales associates Jessica Redmond, Novella Taylor, Elaine Runager, Jamie Fite, Tara Rogers, Andy Shelton, Bridget Shelton, Barbara Hudson, Jane Fenech, Sherman Jones, Elaine Katzenberger, Mark…
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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on the Passing of Gov. James B. Edwards
December 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement in response to the news that former Governor James B. Edwards has passed away: “As someone who appreciated the opportunities and…
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Dollar General Helps CHA Families For The Holidays
December 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Dollar General Foundation will be giving away over 1000 toys to children in the Latimer Manor and Gonzales Gardens on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014. The event…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Recent Charleston Area Leases
December 22, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC- Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Parsons renewed its lease of 25,700 sq.ft. of office space at 2457…
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December 22, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – First Citizens today announced that six business leaders have joined its Anderson Advisory Board. Advisory Board members are selected to represent a cross-section of the community and…
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CresCom Bank Promotes Paula Gore to Branch Manager for its Little River Location
December 22, 2014
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – CresCom Bank has promoted Paula Gore as its new branch manager for the Little River location. Gore will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease Extension – 7385 Industry Drive
December 22, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented GGT&S, LLC in the lease extension of a 8,000 SF…
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South Carolina REALTORS® applaud final passage of legislation extending key real estate tax provisions
December 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On December 16, 2014, the Senate passed H.R. 5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, by a vote of 76-16. South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) applaud Congressional…
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Carolina One New Homes Will Represent Coastal Premier Homes
December 22, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina One New Homes is proud to announce its association with Chuck Lattif of Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Coastal Premier Homes division. Lattif began his career working for…
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Mentors Selected for Liberty Fellowship’s 11th Class
December 22, 2014
21 Exceptional Leaders Interested in Paying it Forward Drawing from their own business success and life experiences, the 21 Mentors announced today for Liberty Fellowship’s 11th class play a…
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Lowcountry Autism Foundation names Susan Callahan as Executive Director
December 22, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Susan P. Callahan will take over as executive director of the Lowcountry Autism Foundation (LAF), Inc., based in Charleston at MUSC, in early January. In this role…
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City of Charleston and Historic Charleston Foundation Partner to Hire Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company
December 22, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The City of Charleston and Historic Charleston Foundation have partnered to engage the services of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company to study how to plan for, design, approve and…
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Leaphart Elementary receives national recognition
December 22, 2014IRMO, SC – A Lexington-Richland District Five school is one of nearly 100 schools nationwide being recognized for exceptional student achievement in 2014. Leaphart Elementary School has been named a…
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BlueCross Employees and Foundation Present $17 Million to Support SC Nonprofits in 2014
December 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In a long tradition of statewide community service, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees and its foundation gave a total of $17.4 million to nonprofits and other institutions…
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Eddie Yandle Named Residential Builder Member of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia
December 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Each year the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia (HBAGC) holds its annual Holiday Ball in Columbia. It’s an evening of fun and celebration, and recognition of…
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Carl Cox Joins Central SC Habitat for Humanity
December 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity announces that Carl Cox joins the organization as Development Director. Central SC Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated…
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Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Gala set for January 31
December 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The 11th annual Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Gala will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street. Richland…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 178 ½ King Street
December 22, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gerry Schauer represented Satinwood, Ltd. in the leasing of an office space located at 178 ½ King…
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12 more District Five teachers earn National Board Certification
December 22, 2014IRMO, SC – An additional 12 Lexington-Richland School District Five teachers have earned the prestigious National Board Certification this year, and 28 teachers in District Five renewed their national certifications…
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Dog Trainers Workshop Launches Veterans Service Dogs Program
December 22, 2014
FOUNTAIN INN, SC – Dog Trainers Workshop, a full-service dog training and boarding facility founded by Connie Cleveland and based in Fountain Inn, SC has partnered with Bill Brightman and The…
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Parker Poe Assists German Automotive Supplier, Anton Häring KG
December 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Parker Poe’s Business Incentives & Investment Group recently assisted German-based automotive supplier Anton Häring KG with a multi-state site-selection project in the southeastern United States. After considering…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $172,000 to 10 Community Enrichment grantees
December 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has recently awarded ten Community Enrichment grants totaling $172,000, bringing the Foundation total to $332,000 for the year. The…
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Toomey to Remain Director of S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
December 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today announced that Bob Toomey will continue serving in his role as the Director of the South Carolina Department of Department of Alcohol and Other…
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Colliers International brokers three properties, totaling $12.9 million
December 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Sam Myers completed the sale of three industrial properties totaling nearly 840,000 square feet for $12.875 million. Reger…
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NAI Avant’S Charleston Office Adds Doug Roland As Investment Sales Advisor
December 22, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant’s Charleston Office is pleased to announce the addition of Doug Roland as Investment Sales Advisor. Roland brings nine years of diverse experience in the real estate…
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Grinding of the Greens Christmas Tree Recycling
December 22, 2014December 26, 2014 – January 8, 2015 Who: Keep the Midlands Beautiful What: Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling program. When: Dec. 26, 2014 through Jan.8,…
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Blue Ridge Middle gives back
December 22, 2014GREER, SC – Blue Ridge Middle School’s fall food drive brought in a trunk load of nonperishable food and $3,373.78 in cash for Greer Community Ministries (GCM). The food and money…
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NAI Earle Furman Closes Sale of 53-Unit Addison Townhomes
December 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Tony Bonitati, Kay Hill and Bern DuPree of NAI Earle Furman’s Multifamily Division represented the Seller, CRESOF Addison, LLC, in the sale of Addison Townhomes, which includes…
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Upstate Companies Recognized in 2014 Excellence in Construction Awards Presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas
December 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Four Upstate companies won a combined total of 6 awards out of the 70 entries submitted in the 2014 Excellence in Construction Awards competition sponsored by the…
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Complete’s Moore named to SC PRSA board
December 22, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C. –Complete Public Relations Associate Sarah Moore has been named to the board of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)’s South Carolina chapter. Moore will serve in a…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Welcomes New Leader of Media and Community Relations
December 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Trana Pittam has joined Bon Secours St. Francis, and will oversee Media and Community Relations for the health system. Previously, Pittam served as Manager of Corporate Communications for…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces First Department of Administration Director
December 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Marcia Adams, who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Budget and Control Board, as the first Director of the South Carolina Department…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: November 2014
December 22, 2014
Number of Employed South Carolinians Hits Record High Labor Force Expands for Fifth Consecutive Month SOUTH CAROLINA – The number of South Carolinians working reached a record high of…
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Richland County’s Past and Recent History Highlighted in Booklets, Video
December 22, 2014Richland County is releasing two publications and a video to culminate celebrations of the County’s 215th anniversary. One booklet, “A Brief History of Richland County,” gives a quick overview of the…
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Inclement Weather Center In Need of Volunteers
December 22, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Inclement Weather Center is in need of help during the winter season. Volunteers are needed to help greet clients, handout blankets and sheets, help with registration and…
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Brooke McAbee joins Colliers International as Marketing Coordinator
December 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Colliers International announced the addition of Brooke McAbee as a Marketing Coordinator. McAbee will be responsible for web-based and electronic marketing, as well as providing administrative and…
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Complete’s Moore named to SC PRSA board
December 22, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C. –Complete Public Relations Associate Sarah Moore has been named to the board of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)’s South Carolina chapter. Moore will serve in a…
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Kessler named interim CEO of Providence Hospitals
December 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has announced Terrence P. Kessler as its new interim president and CEO as of Jan. 1, 2015. In this role, Kessler will provide direct oversight…
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Record-Breaking Number of S. C. Counties Certified as Work Ready
December 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC — Lt. Gov. Yancey McGill and Lt. Gov.-Elect Henry McMaster announced today that nearly half of South Carolina’s counties are now certified as work ready, outpacing the nation…
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Adams and Reese Makes $1,000 Holiday Donation to Epworth Children’s Home in Columbia
December 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Adams and Reese LLP donated $1,000 to Epworth Children’s Home through its 2014 charitable holiday card campaign of donating to organizations across the…
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Engenius donated more than $50,000 in 2014
December 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Web marketing and design firm, Engenius, donated more than $50,000 in services to Upstate nonprofits in 2014. “As a firm, we have been very fortunate,” said Chris…
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Scott and Company CPAs Promote Three Members of Tax Team
December 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – David Knobeloch has been promoted to Manager, and Stephen Hetherington and Ryan LaBrooy have been promoted to Senior Accountants in the Tax and Advisory Services Group at…
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SC Treasurer’s Office Names Deputy State Treasurer
December 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Tonia Morris has joined the South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer as Deputy State Treasurer. Morris will oversee the Investment, Debt, and Treasury Management functions. Morris…
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Scott and Company CPAs Promote Three Members of Tax Team
December 18, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – David Knobeloch has been promoted to Manager, and Stephen Hetherington and Ryan LaBrooy have been promoted to Senior Accountants in the Tax and Advisory Services Group at…
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SC Chamber of Commerce Names New President and CEO
December 18, 2014
Ted Pitts to take helm of state’s largest broad-based business organization COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Ted Pitts has been named president…
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Kessler named interim CEO of Providence Hospitals
December 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has announced Terrence P. Kessler as its new interim president and CEO as of Jan. 1, 2015. In this role, Kessler will provide direct oversight…
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SC Treasurer’s Office Names Deputy State Treasurer
December 18, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Tonia Morris has joined the South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer as Deputy State Treasurer. Morris will oversee the Investment, Debt, and Treasury Management functions. Morris…
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Engenius donated more than $50,000 in 2014
December 18, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Web marketing and design firm, Engenius, donated more than $50,000 in services to Upstate nonprofits in 2014. “As a firm, we have been very fortunate,” said Chris…
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Scott and Company CPAs Promote Three Members of Tax Team
December 18, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – David Knobeloch has been promoted to Manager, and Stephen Hetherington and Ryan LaBrooy have been promoted to Senior Accountants in the Tax and Advisory Services Group at…
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