Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare Reach New Multi-Year Agreement
July 20, 2024Prisma Health is back in-network for UnitedHealthcare Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare (United) have reached a new multi-year agreement. The new agreement ensures that Prisma Health hospitals, physician practices and other…
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SCDOT awarded $175 million to replace bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
July 19, 2024This week, the Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by…
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The Rock It! Co.’s Leah Stoudenmire named Women in Business honoree
July 19, 2024Greenville Business Magazine has named Leah Stoudenmire, Founder and CEO of The Rock It! Co., as a SC Women in Business honoree. The SC Women in Business Awards are for…
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Central SC Alliance announces promotion of Zechariah Willoughby to Director of Business Development
July 19, 2024The Central SC Alliance, an economic development organization situated in the central region of South Carolina, is proud to announce the promotion of Zechariah Willoughby from Director of Research to…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds financial advisor
July 19, 2024Wagner Wealth Management has added an experienced financial advisor, Clay Koch, to its team. A College of Charleston graduate, Koch brings more than nine years of experience in the financial…
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Greenwood Capital celebrates 40 years of service
July 19, 2024On June 30, 2024, Greenwood Capital marked 41 years of business and officially wrapped up a year of celebrating four decades of client service to South Carolina. Greenwood Capital is…
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First Tuesday Strategies announces new Public Affairs staff
July 19, 2024Slayten Carter Sapp Joins FTS as Director, Public Affairs First Tuesday Strategies (FTS), South Carolina’s top political and public affairs consulting firm, has welcomed Slayten Carter Sapp as Director, Public…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Columbia
July 19, 2024Jump-Start Back-to-School will offer school supplies, backpacks, and more on July 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. What Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its first Jump-Start Back-to-School event…
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Mirci receives $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support general operations
July 19, 2024Mirci is proud to announce that it will receive $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support program operations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The grant will be used…
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Town of Irmo renames Community Park in honor of Jake Moore, Sr.
July 19, 2024Moore Bradley Myers Senior Partner, S. Jahue “Jake” Moore, Sr., was recognized by the Town of Irmo for his years of dedication to conservation, beautification, literacy and community service. At the July…
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Smoked reflects on its success of the Blue Zone Dinner collaboration & what is to come for Columbia
July 19, 2024Smoked, an award-winning Main Street restaurant and bar, presented Columbia’s first Blue Zone Dinner on June 27th. The evening took guests on a culinary journey inspired by the blue zone…
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Trio Solutions Inc. expands team and services
July 19, 2024Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a marketing communications agency in Mount Pleasant, has expanded its team and line of services to handle the agency’s growth and new market opportunities. With the…
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From Idea to Execution: Building a Sustainable Oasis in the Galapagos
July 19, 2024By Thomas S. Mullikin, PhD EDITOR’S NOTE: This following excerpt is part of an article appearing in the July 2024 edition of CONSERVATION magazine. Small developing nations and islands have…
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Inspiring others
July 18, 2024By Jeff Becraft The other day at Our Place of Hope, someone threw out a question about what’s one thing lately you’ve done to improve your life. One person…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes two new team members
July 18, 2024DP3 Architects announced the addition of two new team members to the firm, Diana Courson and Laurel Getty. Both Diana and Laurel were previously summer interns at DP3 Architects, and…
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Industrial team secures lease opportunity
July 18, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Industry Associates, LLC in the lease of a 4,000 SF industrial space located at 7360…
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How the Upstate fits into the Luxury Outlook
July 18, 2024Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2024 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook, a first-of-its-kind mid-year report, delves into the pivotal, forward-looking issues shaping luxury residential property markets around the world. And the Upstate. “Luxury housing…
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Flock and Rally welcomes Halleigh Carlson as Integrated Media Buyer
July 18, 2024Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes Halleigh Carlson to the advertising department as the agency’s integrated media buyer. “Halleigh’s ability to…
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Lease renewal in Wando
July 18, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Cainhoy, LLC in the lease renewal of a 6,180 SF industrial space located at 2300 Clements…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2024
July 18, 2024Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024. “We reported solid performance in…
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20 South Battery launches exclusive new packages
July 18, 202420 South Battery, a historic boutique hotel in Charleston, SC, today announces exciting new packages designed to offer guests unparalleled experiences in the Holy City. These packages include the “Water…
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Five Points officially unveils new mural
July 18, 2024The latest permanent art installation by artist, Shelby LeBlanc, unveiled in the Five Points district The Five Points Association hosted an official unveiling reception of their newest permanent art installation,…
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Cheryl Lang promoted to President & CEO of Tindall Corporation
July 18, 2024Tindall Corporation, a leading provider of precast, prestressed concrete solutions, is proud to announce the promotion of Cheryl Lang to the position of President & CEO of the company effective…
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South Carolina Aquarium JuLionfish Festival returns on July 26
July 18, 2024Celebration After Months of Hunting Invasive Lionfish Includes Live Music, Food and Drink The JuLionfish Festival returns for its third year on Friday, July 26, for an all-inclusive, 21+ event…
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NAI Columbia announces June 2024 transactions
July 18, 2024Sales: Ben Kelly, CCIM, Patrick Chambers, and Jack Springs, sold ±5.35 acres at Western Lane and Broad River Road in Irmo, SC. The land sold for $5,000,000. Ben Kelly, CCIM…
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The City of Charleston launches annual School Supply Drive for the 21st First Day Festival
July 18, 2024The City of Charleston is proud to announce the kickoff of its annual School Supply Drive in support of the upcoming First Day Festival. While the First Day Festival will…
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SC Ports sees 7% cargo growth in June
July 18, 2024Wando Welch Terminal achieved an all-time record year, moving more than 1.2 million containers. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) South Carolina Ports finished fiscal year 2024 strong with a 7% uptick in container…
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Tickets are on sale now for Sync for Survivors!
July 18, 2024Don’t miss a beat – Sync for Survivor tickets are now on sale! All proceeds support the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance. Tickets are $125 per person and include mouth-watering bites…
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The Citadel Board of Visitors approves tuition rates for 2024-25 academic year
July 18, 2024During a June meeting, The Citadel Board of Visitors voted not to raise in-state cadet tuition for the upcoming academic year. At the same meeting, the BOV also voted to…
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Gov. McMaster, Sen. Graham, Rep. Clyburn announce SCDOT awarded $175 million to replace bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
July 18, 2024Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by the Federal Highway…
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SCDOT to hold a drop-in public information meeting in Beaufort County
July 18, 2024Intersection improvements proposed at SC 116 (Laurel Bay Road) and S-597 (Stanley Farm Road) SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024 regarding a proposed…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Successful School Supply Drive
July 18, 2024The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) celebrated a triumphant day last Friday with their annual “Fill the Cruiser” school supply drive, held at the Laurens Chick-fil-A. This event, dedicated to…
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Make-A-Wish: Clinton’s Ellie Tallman Helps Grant Dreams and Inspire Communities
July 18, 2024Make-A-Wish has long been a beacon of hope for children with chronic or terminal illnesses, granting wishes that bring joy and create lasting memories. In 2024 alone, Make-A-Wish Central &…
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GLEAMNS Announced A Job Fair to Help Fill The Company’s Open Positions
July 17, 2024If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community, don’t miss the GLEAMNS job fair on July 26 from 10:00 am…
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for HOTWORX Fitness Studio in Columbia
July 17, 2024The City of Columbia helped welcome HOTWORX Fitness Studio into our City with a ribbon cutting ceremony that their location, 4464 Devine St., Suite G. At-Large City Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells,…
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Bravo1 Protection adds new operations manager
July 17, 2024Chris Coscarella has joined the area’s leading security company, Bravo1 Protection, as its new operations manager. A ten-year Air Force veteran, Coscarella will oversee all daily security operations, including staffing,…
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Building Futures: DP3 Architects volunteers with Project Pipeline for SCNOMA
July 17, 2024DP3 Architects recently had the opportunity to volunteer for the South Carolina Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SCNOMA) with their Project Pipeline initiative. Project Pipeline is an…
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NP Strategy strengthens Alabama Team
July 17, 2024NP Strategy Strengthens Alabama Team PR Expert Lillian Roth Brand Joins as Director NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, continues to expand its…
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Chris McHugh joins Zeus as Senior Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain
July 17, 2024Chris McHugh has been named Senior Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain at Zeus and will be responsible for end-to-end operations across the company’s global network of manufacturing facilities McHugh…
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Spencer Green joins Trinity Partners’ Columbia brokerage team
July 17, 2024Spencer Green has joined Trinity Partners’ Columbia brokerage team as a Senior Brokerage Associate. Spencer is a seasoned real estate professional with a robust background in economic development, industrial development,…
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USC professor’s discovery could make batteries last more than 250,000 recharge cycles
July 17, 2024Batteries are becoming an important part of the world’s energy system, but their ability to recharge may be too limited. Morgan Stefik, a chemistry professor in the University of South…
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Nordson ICS to launch operations in Laurens County
July 17, 2024$30 million investment will create 125 new jobs Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) is establishing their newest manufacturing facility in Laurens County. With an investment of $30 million and the creation of…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes attorney Mallory Vincelli to Columbia office
July 17, 2024Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. welcomed Mallory C. Vincelli to their Columbia office. Mallory joins the firm’s tax practice group, focusing on estate planning, tax-exempt financing and corporate tax matters. She…
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GreenWood, Inc. adds Lopez to accounting team
July 17, 2024GreenWood, Inc., an industrial maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Mona Lopez to the home office accounting team in Greenville, South Carolina. Mona is responsible for…
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Hemingway’s Pocket
July 17, 2024By Tom Poland We give little thought to our pockets until one gets a hole in it. When it does, it becomes a liability. Well, what’s the history of…
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LS3P’s Columbia office celebrates 20 years
July 17, 2024LS3P, an architecture, interiors, and planning firm, announced the Columbia office is celebrating their 20th anniversary. Columbia Office Leader and a Director on LS3P’s Board, Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA…
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Fenecon to establish North American headquarters in Greenville with multi-million dollar manufacturing facility investment
July 17, 2024Fenecon International GmbH, a German producer of energy storage systems, has announced its first North American manufacturing location and headquarters, to be established in Greenville, SC. The $3 million dollar…
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State Museum to showcase Black Culinary Traditions with Harvesting Heritage event series
July 17, 2024After-hours events launch this August, featuring local chefs, special tastings and more The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the Fall series of Harvesting Heritage events. In partnership…
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Filing for Nonpartisan Seats Opens August 1st
July 17, 2024Any candidate seeking a nonpartisan office in the 2024 General Election must file a statement of intention of candidacy at the Board of Voter Registration & Elections office during the…
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Eddie Marshall Elected President of Joanna Lions Club
July 17, 2024The Joanna Lions Club, a vital part of the community since its chartering in 1956, has announced Eddie Marshall as its new president. Marshall, a dedicated member since November 1996,…
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