Richland County Sheriff Receives Champion of Housing Award
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In recognition of an outstanding record of service to the important challenge of affordable housing The Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia is pleased and proud to present the…
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New Medical Office Building to Kick Off Commercial Development at Carnes Crossroads
June 16, 2014
SUMMERVILLE, SC- Roper St. Francis healthcare has unveiled the plans for its new medical office building here at Carnes Crossroads! The 60,000-square foot building will be home to medical offices…
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UofSC’s University Associates Names New Officers
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Charles W. “Chuck” Garnett, president and chief executive officer of the National Bank of South Carolina, has been elected president of the University of South Carolina’s University…
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Lancaster SC Kicks-Off Ag+Art Tour on June 20th
June 16, 2014
LANCASTER, SC – Lancaster will kick-off this weekend’s free self-guided tour of farms & artisans with a downtown arts crawl and live music event. From 5-7pm, a free arts crawl…
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East Bay Company, LTD. Announces Lease Of 768 SF Of Office Space At 4 Carriage Lane In West Ashley
June 16, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – East Bay Company, Ltd. announces that Property Manager/Leasing Agent, Faith Geiger, represented the company as the Landlord in the leasing of 768 square feet of office space…
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Santee Cooper Board Approves 2014 Series AB Bond Sale
June 16, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC –The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $642,275,000 in revenue obligation bonds during a special board meeting today. The issue included $600,000,000 in tax-exempt…
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Town of Lexington Recognizes Medal of Honor Recipient and Declares “Kyle Carpenter Day”
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Mayor Steve MacDougall and Town Council recognized Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, Medal of Honor Recipient, at their June Council Meeting and proclaimed Thursday, June 19, 2014 as…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Completes Over 1.6msf In Transactions; 2014 Volume Exceeds $619m
June 16, 2014
RICHMOND, VA – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the firm’s ten Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina offices completed 150 lease transactions totaling over 1,189,120 square feet and…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Completes Over 1.6msf In Transactions; 2014 Volume Exceeds $619m
June 16, 2014RICHMOND, VA – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the firm’s ten Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina offices completed 150 lease transactions totaling over 1,189,120 square feet and…
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Furman Professor Receives Fulbright Scholarship
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University Earth and Environmental Sciences professor Brannon Andersen has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for teaching and research at the University of Zadar in Croatia during…
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New JEDA Bonds Lower Interest Load for Southern Wesleyan
June 16, 2014Retains 310 Existing Jobs CENTRAL, SC – Southern Wesleyan University is using a $9,279,000 revenue bond issued through the S.C. Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to reduce its debt and further…
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New JEDA Bonds Lower Interest Load for Southern Wesleyan
June 16, 2014
Retains 310 Existing Jobs CENTRAL, SC – Southern Wesleyan University is using a $9,279,000 revenue bond issued through the S.C. Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to reduce its debt and further…
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Greenville Technical College Student Excels in Business Simulation Exercise
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Taylor Ledford, a Management student at Greenville Technical College, was part of a team that competed near the top of the international GLO-BUS competition. After the semester…
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Still Hopes Finances Improvements with New JEDA Bonds
June 16, 2014Creates Four New Jobs, Retains 387 Jobs WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community has closed on a $30 million bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic…
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Engenius Brings in Summer Interns
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Peter Peckarsky and Brooks Manley are spending the summer learning about content marketing strategy with Engenius, a local web development and marketing firm. Peckarsky is a graduate…
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AAF Greenville Accepts National Club & President of the Year Awards at AAF National Convention in Boca Raton
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC — The American Advertising Federation of Greenville (AAF Greenville) outgoing President Whitney Hanna, incoming President Julia Boisvert and incoming President-Elect Allyson Seitzer traveled to Boca Raton, Fla., to accept awards at the…
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SCE&G To Perform Tree Trimming Activities As Scheduled for 2014
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SCE&G will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks: Greg Park Neighborhood Association Lake Katherine POA of…
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ZWO Completes Pro-Bono 10-Year Anniversary Campaign for Hoops of Hope
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski] has completed a pro-bono anniversary campaign for Hoops of Hope, a global fundraising organization that raises money through basketball free-throw marathons held all…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Jonathan Chalfie represented the Landlord in the lease of a 1,116 SF office suite at 3850 Bessemer Road
June 16, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jonathan Chalfie represented the Landlord T&S Family Limited Partnership in the lease of a 1,116 square foot office suite at 3850 Bessemer Road…
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What A Difference Experience Makes: Celebrating the Lives Changed by TAVR
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Since 1974, the teams at Providence Heart & Vascular Institute have touched more than 130,000 hearts through open-heart surgeries, cardiac catheterizations, and for the last year, TAVR: transcatheter aortic…
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Charleston Animal Society Applauds Passage of Anti-Cruelty Law
June 16, 2014
N. CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Animal Society is pleased to announce that today Governor Nikki Haley signed into law legislation that strengthens South Carolina’s laws relating to domestic abuse and…
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Secretary Richard W. Riley and four others to receive 2014 NAACP Presidential Citation
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP will present former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley with its coveted Presidential Citation at the annual Freedom Fund Celebration…
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Secretary Richard W. Riley and four others to receive 2014 NAACP Presidential Citation
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP will present former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley with its coveted Presidential Citation at the annual Freedom Fund Celebration…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) Welcomes New Team Member
June 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) today announced the addition of Megan Grubbs as the company’s newest team member. As an Assistant Account Executive, Grubbs will support digital content strategy,…
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Lima One Capital Selects JDPR as PR Agency of Record
June 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — Lima One Capital, which specializes in hard money lending for residential real estate investors, has announced that Greenville-based Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) will serve as its PR agency of…
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GHS Teacher Receives Youth Financial Educator of the Year Award
June 16, 2014
GILBERT, SC — Gilbert High Teacher Suzanne Halloran received the 2014 Palmetto Citizens Youth Financial Educator of the Year Award during the GHS Awards Day ceremony at Gilbert High. The…
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Senator Tim Scott Continues to Press For Answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs For South Carolina’s Veterans
June 16, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – On the heels of the Senate passage of bi-partisan legislation to strengthen access for veterans to health care services and reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S.…
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Senator Tim Scott Continues to Press For Answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs For South Carolina’s Veterans
June 16, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – On the heels of the Senate passage of bi-partisan legislation to strengthen access for veterans to health care services and reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S.…
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Colonial Life Names Eight to Leadership Roles
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC — Colonial Life has named eight individuals to leadership roles on its Columbia campus. Amir Abdullah has been named director, sales compensation design and sales planning. He will be responsible…
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ADCO wins regional ADDY for interactive media
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – ADCO announced it was recently honored with a Silver ADDY award at the District 3 2014 American Advertising Federation (AAF) Awards in Raleigh, North Carolina. The award…
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Jackson Lewis Greenville Attorneys Awarded for Excellence
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Managing Shareholder of Jackson Lewis PC’s Greenville office, Stephanie E. Lewis, and Shareholders Ashley B. Abel, Andreas N. Satterfield, Jr., and Sandi R. Wilson, were selected…
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6-Star PSN Top Guns rating for Wallick Investments, LLC
June 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Wallick Investments Core Growth Separate Account achieved prestigious 6-Star status from PSN Top Guns in the All Cap Equity Universe. This award is given to the top ten performing…
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
June 15, 2014Recognised as a Top Performing extended stay hotel as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site COLUMBIA, SC – The Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC today announced…
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Beloved Elephant Passes Away En Route To Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
June 15, 2014
Age-related conditions likely cause Joni’s death GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Zoo and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are mourning the loss of Joni (known to the community as “Joy”), a beloved 44-year-old elderly…
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City of Cayce to Hold Groundbreaking for High-End Apartments
June 15, 2014CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce is proud to welcome the Otarre Pointe Apartment complex, a new multifamily development that will help provide homes for the City’s growing business community. The new…
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Eckstrom earns promotion in State Guard
June 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – State Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has been promoted to the rank of Major General with the S.C. State Guard. Eckstrom, who previously held the rank of Brigadier General,…
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Eckstrom earns promotion in State Guard
June 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – State Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has been promoted to the rank of Major General with the S.C. State Guard. Eckstrom, who previously held the rank of Brigadier General,…
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Self Regional Healthcare Funds Autism and Cancer Genetic Research
June 15, 2014Greenwood Genetic Center and Clemson University Begin Collaboration on Projects GREENWOOD, SC – Following much behind-the-scenes planning and several recent public announcements, the work of the Greenwood Genetic Center/Clemson University research and…
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
June 15, 2014Recognised as a Top Performing extended stay hotel as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site COLUMBIA, SC – The Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia, SC today announced…
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Riley Pope & Laney Hires Associate
June 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Riley Pope & Laney, LLC announced that Meredith M. Robertson has joined our office as an associate. Meredith concentrates her practice in the areas of residential and…
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Summerville Medical Center to build $8 Million Medical Office Building
June 13, 2014
SUMMERVILLE, SC – On Wednesday, June 25 at 10 a.m. Summerville Medical Center (SMC) will break ground on a 40,000 square foot medical office building. The two-story medical office building will be connected…
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LCK’s Mickey Layden Appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of Midlands Housing Alliance (Transitions)
June 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Mickey Layden has recently been appointed by the Midlands Housing Alliance (Transitions) to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors. In the past, Layden has served…
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LCK’s Mickey Layden Appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of Midlands Housing Alliance (Transitions)
June 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Mickey Layden has recently been appointed by the Midlands Housing Alliance (Transitions) to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors. In the past, Layden has served…
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City of Cayce to Hold Groundbreaking for High-End Apartments
June 12, 2014CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce is proud to welcome the Otarre Pointe Apartment complex, a new multifamily development that will help provide homes for the City’s growing business community. A groundbreaking on…
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Columbia Businesses Clean Up Local Road
June 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Employees of two Columbia businesses lined the side of Fernandina Road in Lexington County on May 30, 2014, carrying orange garbage bags full of trash. The volunteers…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School Kicks off GoSciTech
June 12, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) will kick off GoSciTech, the School’s annual, residential, summer camp experience, on Sunday, June 15, 2014. The camp, which takes…
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District Five’s Ready By Five Program Celebrates Year of Milestones
June 12, 2014IRMO, SC – Staff, families and volunteers with Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Ready By Five program celebrated a year of family literacy and early learning services during a recent event.…
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Pioneering Researcher Bookends Year with Two Honors
June 12, 2014CLEMSON, SC – A Clemson University senior lecturer who helped improve the understanding of thermal hydraulics as France became a world leader in nuclear power is looking forward to fall…
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