Detention Center Receives National Accreditation
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC) received national accreditation by the American Correctional Association (ACA) following a review of its jail operations for 2013. ASGDC Director…
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First Citizens Adds Jeff Johnson to its Commercial Banking Group in Charleston
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jeff Johnson has been selected to serve as Commercial Relationship Manager for the bank’s Charleston market. In his new role, Johnson will be…
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South Carolina Angel Network Establishes Angel Fund and Invests in First SC Company
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) had a first closing on its new angel investment vehicle, the Palmetto Angel Fund, on Friday, June 20th. The Palmetto Angel Fund is…
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South Carolina Angel Network Establishes Angel Fund and Invests in First SC Company
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) had a first closing on its new angel investment vehicle, the Palmetto Angel Fund, on Friday, June 20th. The Palmetto Angel Fund is…
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Richland Two Educator To Receive National Recognition for Teaching Excellence
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Terri Butts, a second grade teacher at Bridge Creek Elementary School, will receive the 2015 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence. She is among 39 public educators…
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District Five Names New Chapin Elementary School Principal
June 30, 2014IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named a new principal for Chapin Elementary School. Lauren Prochak, who serves as the school’s assistant principal, will take the lead role…
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Author Speaks at Two Columbia-Area Rotary Clubs
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Andra Watkins, author of the To Live Forever: An Afterlife Journey of Meriwether Lewis, addresses two Columbia-area Rotary Clubs this week. Both the Rotary Club of Lake…
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One Million Cups Columbia Hosts FastTrac and Fig Magazine
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Last week’s installment of One Million Cups Columbia started off on the “FastTrac” with Tom Ledbetter presenting on how the Midlands Tech Enterprise Campus is helping train…
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Rhodes joins Callison Tighe as an associate
June 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Janet E. Rhodes, an experienced employment lawyer who has represented clients in a range of state and federal issues, has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson, LCC, as…
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Local Quilter Semifinalist in International Quilt Show
June 28, 2014CAMDEN, SC – Pearl Nester, a Camden resident has been chosen as a semifinalist for the 2014 American Quilter’s Society (AQS) QuiltWeek® in Charlotte, NC, July 30-August 2 at the…
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Colt Rosenberg Joins EDTS as Sales Executive
June 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – June 24, 2014 – Colt Rosenberg has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…
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NAI Avant Facilitates Sale of ±2,850 SF Office Building on Millwood Avenue
June 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant brokers, Robert King and Marilynn Joyner, recently represented the seller of 3304 Millwood Avenue in Columbia, SC. The ±2,850 square foot office building was purchased…
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Dr. Franklin named consulting superintendent at John de la Howe School
June 28, 2014MCCORMICK, SC – Dr. James A. Franklin of Evans, GA has been named consulting superintendent of John de la Howe School by the school’s board of trustees. The new, part-time…
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Colt Rosenberg Joins EDTS as Sales Executive
June 28, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – June 24, 2014 – Colt Rosenberg has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…
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Local Quilter Semifinalist in International Quilt Show
June 28, 2014CAMDEN, SC – Pearl Nester, a Camden resident has been chosen as a semifinalist for the 2014 American Quilter’s Society (AQS) QuiltWeek® in Charlotte, NC, July 30-August 2 at the…
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Rhodes joins Callison Tighe as an associate
June 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Janet E. Rhodes, an experienced employment lawyer who has represented clients in a range of state and federal issues, has joined Callison Tighe & Robinson, LCC, as…
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LS3P Designs Institute of Innovation for Richland School District Two
June 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Richland Two Institute of Innovation, an educational resource center that will provide learning labs, professional development center, academic support offices and an area for a community…
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United Community Bank Acquires Business Carolina, Inc. To Expand SBA Lending Business
June 27, 2014BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) announced today that its subsidiary, United Community Bank, has acquired Columbia, S.C.-based commercial lender Business Carolina, Inc. (“BCI”). The acquisition…
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Rick Baxter Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Seneca
June 27, 2014
SENECA, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Rick Baxter as a residential sales agent to its Seneca office. Baxter joins Coldwell Banker Caine with years of sales and marketing experience.…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from May
June 27, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg…
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Colliers International announced Greenville’s Independence Corporate Park is completely leased
June 27, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International announced Independence Corporate Park located on Independence Boulevard in Greenville, South Carolina, is completely leased. Bob Shaw, SIOR, is the leasing agent while Amy Campbell,…
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CresCom Bank Adds Two New Members To Its Team In Charleston, S.C.
June 27, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has named John Hardy as its new credit analyst in the Charleston, S.C., area and has announced Zuberi Jackson as the newest member to its Call…
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BCS Building New MEDcare Urgent Care in Spartanburg
June 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – June 27, 2014 – Buchanan Construction Services is teamed with Diversified Development, Inc. to build a new MEDcare Urgent Care Center at 301 East Wood Street in…
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BCS Building New MEDcare Urgent Care in Spartanburg
June 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – June 27, 2014 – Buchanan Construction Services is teamed with Diversified Development, Inc. to build a new MEDcare Urgent Care Center at 301 East Wood Street in…
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DNA Recognized at SCPRSA Mercury Awards Ceremony
June 27, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) received four awards at the 2013 South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) Mercury awards ceremony that was recently held in Charleston.…
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Revitalization at County’s Decker Center Starting on the Inside
June 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Visitors to the large, dimly lit space at the former Decker Mall this week could be excused for thinking they stumbled onto the set of a courtroom drama.…
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Revitalization at County’s Decker Center Starting on the Inside
June 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Visitors to the large, dimly lit space at the former Decker Mall this week could be excused for thinking they stumbled onto the set of a courtroom…
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Cat Rescued from Structure Fire
June 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins announced today that during a residential structure fire yesterday afternoon (June 25th) on Tryon St, in the Olympia community, fire crews…
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Carolina Café Honors Kelly Hunnewell as They Expand to New Location in West Columbia
June 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Carolina Cafe is growing. Columbia’s favorite place for bagels and other tasty treats has expanded with a new café, bakery and commercial kitchen in the Food Lion shopping…
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South Carolina Angel Network establishes angel fund and invests in first SC company
June 26, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) had a first closing on its new angel investment vehicle, the Palmetto Angel Fund, on Friday, June 20th. The Palmetto Angel…
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First Citizens Promotes Greenville Native Othniel Laffitte to Relationship Manager
June 26, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C. – First Citizens today announced that Othniel Laffitte has been promoted to Relationship Manager of the company’s Augusta Road office, located at 2201 Augusta Street. Formerly a personal banker…
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Lambert Architecture + Construction Services Names Steve Costell, Associate AIA, as Intern Architect
June 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Lambert Architecture + Construction Services is pleased to announce its recent hire of Steve Costell as Intern Architect. His responsibilities will include assisting architects in all phases of…
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Kelowitz Promoted to Sports Group Manager at JDPR
June 26, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has promoted Jared Kelowitz to Sports Group Manager. The firm’s Sports Group includes clients such as Bobby Jones, Bridgestone Golf, Golf Pride Grips, Diamond Brand…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 4748-D Franchise Street
June 26, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Infinger Family, LLC in the leasing of a 4,500 SF industrial space located…
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Blackbaud’s Cloud-based eTapestry CRM First to Add Integrated Data Services from Target Analytics
June 26, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today released upgrades to its cloud-based eTapestry CRM solution that, for the first time in a Blackbaud product, integrates fully automated data services from Blackbaud’s Target Analytics…
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Bosch Pledges $500,000 for Clemson University Fellowships
June 26, 2014CLEMSON, SC – A $500,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund will establish an endowment in perpetuity for automotive-engineering fellowships that are aimed at diversifying the workforce and inspiring the…
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Engenius Adds Burton
June 26, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius, a local web development and marketing firm, has added Joey Burton as the firm’s newest account executive. Burton, a Greenville native, is a Clemson graduate in…
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Class A Office Space in downtown Charleston: 100 Calhoun St
June 26, 2014Suite 200 7,269 RSF $29.00/sf/yr FS* *excludes janitorial . CHARLESTON, SC – Lincoln Harris is pleased to present the exclusive listing for the sublease at 100 Calhoun Street in Charleston,…
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Greenlink Opens New Downtown Offices
June 26, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenlink administrative staff has relocated to new offices at the Transit Center at 100 West McBee Avenue in downtown Greenville, joining Greenlink’s operations staff for the first time…
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Scott Wallinger Cited for Presidential Service
June 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Capital Rotary of Columbia has cited attorney Scott Wallinger for his service as club president for 2013-14. He received a plaque and honorary gavel from incoming president…
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NAI Avant Represents Buyer of Two Land Parcels Located on Washington Road, Evans, GA
June 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant Senior Broker, Walter Monteith, recently represented the purchaser, ThreeOne Acquisitions, in their purchase of two land parcels totaling ±.87 acres located on Washington Road in…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Announces Immigrant Families Initiative
June 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina ranks 2nd in the nation in immigrant growth. Immigrants represent nearly 5% of South Carolina’s total population, with the majority coming from Latin America, followed by…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Announces Immigrant Families Initiative
June 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina ranks 2nd in the nation in immigrant growth. Immigrants represent nearly 5% of South Carolina’s total population, with the majority coming from Latin America, followed by…
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Chapin Native Lauren Powell Joins Little Mountain Family Health
June 26, 2014LITTLE MOUNTAIN, SC – For Lauren Powell, a family nurse practitioner, the opportunity to join the Little Mountain Family Health Center as one of the practice’s primary care giver was…
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Baker Motor Company Appointed As Authorized Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dealer
June 26, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Tommy B. Baker, owner and president of Baker Motor Company of Charleston and Baker Buick GMC Cadillac, is pleased to announce the company has been appointed an…
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Amazon Web Services Announces Eight Winners of the Global City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge
June 26, 2014SEATTLE, WA – Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the winners of the first City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge. The New York City Department of Transportation, City…
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Amazon Web Services Announces Eight Winners of the Global City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge
June 26, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the winners of the first City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge. The New York City Department of Transportation, City…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, represented Merchants International, LLC, in the new office lease of 1,617 SF at 225 Seven Farms Dr.
June 26, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Tenant, Merchants International, LLC, in the new office lease of 1,617 SF at 225 Seven Farms Drive on…
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JDPR Adds Fourth Intern for Summer 2014
June 25, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) has engaged an additional intern for the company’s Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP), rounding out the program’s four positions for Summer 2014.Jack Evans joins the…
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Clemson trustees approve fee increase averaging less than 3%
June 25, 2014CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University fees for tuition, housing and meal plans will increase by an average of less than 3 percent this fall, which will partially offset mandatory payroll,…
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