Colliers | South Carolina announces the retirement of Debbie Lane and the appointment of Kim Butler to Senior Vice President of the Real Estate Management division
August 16, 2023
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Effective October 1, 2023, Debbie Lane will retire from her role as Senior Vice President of Real Estate Management Services (REMS) at Colliers | South Carolina. Debbie…
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You’ve Got to be a Friend to Have a Friend
August 16, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell Every year, I dust off this “first day of first grade” photo taken in front of then-Crayton Elementary School. It makes me thankful for these…
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My Father’s Failed Quest
August 16, 2023
By Tom Poland Dad had a saying. “I won’t let it whip me.” He prevailed over stubborn bolts, obstinate lawn mowers, welding projects, and just about anything that crossed…
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Retention, new bookings result in record numbers at CMCC
August 16, 2023
As the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) welcomes Soda City Comic Con back this weekend – its largest recurring event – it’s an indicator of the retention and contracting of…
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Air Compressor Services breaks into top 5 of “Best Places to Work”
August 16, 2023
Best Companies Group, in collaboration with SC Biz News, has announced that Air Compressor Services (ACS) ranked No. 4 on the 2023 South Carolina Best Places to Work list. The…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors
August 16, 2023
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors: Katy Handell, Brandi Snyder Keefer, Michelle White and Bridget Winston. Katherine “Katy” Handell is a…
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Clancy & Theys Construction Company taps Brandon Scott & Matthew Praytor for Upstate, SC office
August 16, 2023
Fills Role as VP Upstate Division Manager & VP Project Development and Operations Clancy & Theys Construction Company has hired Brandon Scott as the Vice President, Upstate Division Manager and…
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South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) celebrates surge in recreational boating industry, unveils impressive economic impact figures
August 16, 2023
Despite a pandemic and uncertain economic conditions, recreational boating in South Carolina has surged to an all-time high with a 67% increase in total economic impact on the state and an 80% increase in…
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Trey Martin earns fourth honor of 2023
August 16, 2023
For Wilkes “Trey” Martin, AIF®, WMS, Managing Director & Senior Vice President of Sage Capital Wealth Management of Raymond James, the year 2023 has truly been one for the record…
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Becky Laffitte of Robinson Gray to receive Leadership in Law Award
August 16, 2023
Becky Laffitte, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, is one of the recipients of the 2023 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Awards. This is an annual award…
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Albrecht to receive Leadership in Law award
August 16, 2023
Samantha Albrecht, an attorney at Burnette, Shutt & McDaniel, will receive a Leadership in Law award from SC Lawyers Weekly. The annual honors go to attorneys who have gone above…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2023 Finalists for Inaugural Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards
August 16, 2023
As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the inaugural STEM Educator of the…
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Jordan Dieterle joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 16, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jordan Dieterle has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Jordan Dieterle maximizes his extensive awareness…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds two new members
August 16, 2023
Talented local leaders bring their skills to the museum The Columbia Museum of Art announces Linda Pearce Edwards and Dr. Todd Lefkowitz as two new members elected to serve on…
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Trinity Partners industrial team facilitates the sale of 739 Old Clemson Road
August 16, 2023
Trinity Partners’ industrial team Nick Stomski, SIOR, Jake Nidiffer, and Ryan Causey were engaged to handle the disposition of 739 Old Clemson Road in Columbia, SC on behalf of a…
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City Council Highlights | August 15, 2023
August 16, 2023During the presentation portion of the City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann presented the Small Business Day Administration Proclamation. Mayor Pro Tem Ed McDowell presented the Miss Jada Samuel Day…
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Midlands Technical College President announces retirement plans
August 15, 2023
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has announced his plans to retire as president of one of the largest technical colleges in South Carolina. Rhames has been a part of the MTC…
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Butterfly release will honor and remember women affected by ovarian cancer
August 15, 2023
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 21 (5:30 pm) at the SC State House to raise awareness of…
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Marty Martinez named Executive Director of the Big Red Barn Retreat in Blythewood
August 15, 2023
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) announced the appointment of Marty Martinez as its new Executive Director. A distinguished 28-year United States Army combat veteran, Marty brings a wealth of…
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Colliers represents Ascent Total Performance in the lease of retail space on Spears Creek Church Road in Elgin
August 15, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard and John Gressette represented Ascent Total Performance (ATP) in the leasing of ±1,450 square feet of retail space at 550 Spears Creek Church Road in…
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Colliers leases 1021 George Rogers Boulevard to Brickhouse Gym
August 15, 2023
Crawford Prezioso, Thomas Beard, SIOR and John Peebles, SIOR represented SRAN, LLC in the lease of a 32,512-square-foot building at 1021 George Rogers Boulevard in Columbia to Brickhouse Gym. 1021…
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How to file the final tax return for a deceased taxpayer
August 15, 2023
What you need to know: When someone dies, their surviving spouse, an executor, or an administrator normally files the deceased taxpayer’s final Income Tax return. On the South Carolina Individual…
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Maynard Nexsen expands tax practice
August 15, 2023
Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 24 offices across the United States, announced Nicole “Nikki” M. Wooten has joined the firm’s Columbia office Of Counsel. Wooten’s practice concentrates on…
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Spectrum to award $5,000 to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fresh Start Ministry
August 15, 2023
Spectrum announced a donation of $5,000 to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fresh Start Ministry through the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. Funding provided by Spectrum will…
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Leadership Series – Jim Stritzinger, South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO)
August 15, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Grayson Greiner joins Colliers | South Carolina as Brokerage Associate in Columbia
August 15, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announced Grayson Greiner as its newest Brokerage Associate in the Columbia office. As a Columbia native and former Major League Baseball player, Greiner brings to Colliers…
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City of Columbia issues statement regarding meal sharing plan for unsheltered population
August 14, 2023City of Columbia officials and staff have been working on developing a meal sharing plan for feeding the homeless population. The identification of a site and logistical arrangements to ensure…
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Alisha Wilson joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 14, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Alisha Wilson has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Alisha Wilson is a true Greenville native, raised in…
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New slate of S.C. Arts Commission emerging artists announced
August 14, 2023
Six artists just getting established in their crafts will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and career mentoring. The SCAC defines emerging…
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DeWees Real Estate Group represents tenant in local real estate transaction in Lexington, SC
August 14, 2023
DeWees Real Estate Group Represents Tenant in Local Real Estate Transaction Sales Associate, Angela Cash, Represented the tenant in the lease of 601-D Northwood Rd. DeWees Real Estate Group, a…
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One80 Place launches new Eviction Prevention service line in Richland, Lexington counties
August 14, 2023
One80 Place, the state’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness, has launched a new Eviction Prevention line through the United Way Association of South Carolina’s 2-1-1 phone…
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Long Bay Golf Club reopens following greens restoration project
August 14, 2023
Long Bay Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus design that is one of the Myrtle Beach area’s most popular layouts, reopened August 14 following a comprehensive greens restoration project. Founders Group…
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Frampton Construction again ranks high on “Best Places to Work in South Carolina”
August 14, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named to the 2023 list of “Best Places to Work in…
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Franklin Buchanan of Post Up Careers accepted into Forbes Coaches Council
August 14, 2023
Franklin Buchanan of Post Up Careers Accepted into Forbes Coaches Council Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches Franklin Buchanan, founder of Post Up…
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Applications now open for Midlands Minority Businesses Accelerator program
August 14, 2023
Columbia Chamber seeking qualified applicants for its class of 2024. The Chamber is now accepting applications for the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) Class of 2024. The deadline for applications is October…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2023 Angels
August 14, 2023
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors several…
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SIOS Technology announces partnership with ACP IT Solutions, expanding the benefits of its high-availability software solutions
August 14, 2023
ACP IT Solutions to Resell SIOS Clustering Software in DACH Region (Germany, Switzerland and Austria) SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR),…
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Terminix Service, Inc. opens new branch in Fort Mill
August 14, 2023
New Location Will Help Area Homeowners with Protection Against Challenging Pests Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas and tenth-largest pest control company in North America,…
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Gary T. Pope Jr. and C.D. Rhodes selected by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2023 “Rising Stars” list in Government Law
August 14, 2023
Gary T. Pope Jr. and C.D. Rhodes, attorneys concentrating in public finance and government law with Pope Flynn, have been named to the “Rising Stars” list in Government Law for…
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United Way invests over $13 million to enhance basic needs and foster resilience in the Midlands
August 14, 2023
United Way of the Midlands invested over $13 million in funding to community organizations over the past year, including $2.1 million in Impact grants for its 2023-2024 fiscal year to…
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SC7 After Action Report
August 14, 2023
Officials tout the success of this year’s expedition from the mountains to the sea By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Two weeks ago, Tom Mullikin and Company concluded the 4th-annual month-long…
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Retired Army officer joins exclusive group of attorneys having obtained multi-million dollar settlement for a client
August 14, 2023
Connor becomes one of “the fewer than one percent” By Chris Carter ORANGEBURG AND MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Colonel (Ret.) William M. “Bill” Connor, V, joined an exclusive class of…
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They only make movies about gunslingers
August 13, 2023
By Jeff Becraft I am basically a gunslinger. Somebody asked me recently what that meant. Well, that means I ride into the OK Corral and then find something to…
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Co-working space, The Worx, opens at Bridgeway Station
August 11, 2023
Hughes Investments, Inc. is pleased to announce BridgeWay Station’s first tenant to open: The Worx at BridgeWay Station. The Worx is a membership based co-working community that offers a functional…
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Global Management Partners acquires Koch Project Solutions
August 11, 2023
Global Management Partners (GMP), based in Greer S.C., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Koch Project Solutions (KPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES)-owned company based in Houston, Texas. GMP…
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Technology advances Zoo’s “Mane” goal of quality care
August 11, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Takes Pride on World Lion Day Outstanding Care of Aging Animals is a Top Priority On World Lion Day, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden takes paws to…
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An explosion of art is a big part of West Columbia’s revitalization effort
August 11, 2023
August is American Artist Appreciation Month. It’s to recognize American artists for their contributions, talents, and achievements. In the last five years or so, the West Columbia River District has…
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Colliers announces new accounting hires in Columbia office
August 10, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce two new hires in its accounting department in Columbia. Moody Mishal has been hired as a Property Accountant. He is responsible for…
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Annual ‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event moves to Anderson
August 10, 2023
One of the Upstate’s top nonprofit events will have a new location in a new county in 2023. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free networking and awareness event hosted…
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SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax aims to help students learn about state taxes
August 10, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax will help middle and high school students learn the basics of South Carolina Individual Income…
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