Renewable Properties launching new solar projects in Spartanburg County
January 11, 2019
Company investing $22.7 million in solar farm development Renewable Properties, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is growing its solar farm portfolio with seven new…
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UofSC announces community events to commemorate legacy of MLK – Jan. 17 – 20
January 11, 2019The University of South Carolina will host a series of public events in commemoration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17 – 20. This…
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UofSC announces community events to commemorate legacy of MLK – Jan. 17 – 20
January 11, 2019The University of South Carolina will host a series of public events in commemoration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 17 – 20. This…
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CarolinaPower hires Michael Sease as Business Development Manager
January 11, 2019
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, including Columbia, has hired Michael Sease as Business Development Manager. Sease will focus on growing CarolinaPower’s business in…
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Just-released Presidential Report details how MTC is succeeding at growing the college, making lives better, and leveraging goodwill
January 10, 2019
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has released its 2017-2018 Presidential Report, highlighting the college’s major successes over the past year. “We want to show the Midlands community how investments in Midlands…
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Spartanburg Water announces a promotion in Human Resources
January 10, 2019
Spartanburg Water announcee the promotion of Hariette Stinson to the position of Human Resources Manager. In her new role, Hariette is responsible for planning, directing and supervising all aspects and activities…
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Spartanburg Water announces new hire
January 10, 2019
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the employment of Charles Logue in the position of Special Projects Manager for the Technical Services Section of the organization. In his new role…
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CDS receives Charity Navigator’s highest rating for fourth year in a row
January 10, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) recently earned the highest awarded rating from Charity Navigator for the fourth year in a row. The coveted 4-star rating shows an organization’s strong…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area
January 10, 2019Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. leased 1,100 square feet of office space at 130 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC. Kyle Berdugo and Laura Harmon handled the lease negotiations on behalf of…
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Furman University Communications receives three CASE Awards
January 10, 2019
CASE District III has honored Furman University Communications with three awards in recognition of the office’s work to support the university’s initiatives—including the Grand Award for book design for “In…
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First Citizens Bank, First South Bancorp, Inc. announce merger agreement
January 10, 2019
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) and First South Bancorp, Inc. announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the acquisition of…
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10 State Street – For Sale or Lease
January 10, 2019This historic 18th century, three-story, freestanding masonry building is located near the corner of State & Broad Street. 10 State is currently zoned Limited Business lending itself to many uses…
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Commercial Land For Purchase in Walterboro
January 10, 2019■ Approximately 7.22 Acres of Vacant Commercial Land on Bells Highway ■ .76 Acres in the Back is Wet ■ Can Potentially be Subdivided ■ Great Location for Multi-Family, Office…
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Mt. Pleasant Office Space For Lease
January 10, 2019Attractive two story brick office building for lease as of May 1, 2019. Currently occupied by Orbis, who may remain in all or a portion of the building and has…
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Restaurant Site For Sale
January 10, 2019■ Sales Price ~ $975,000 ■ High Traffic Retail Location with Approximately 0.70 Acres. 284 Feet of Frontage on Folly Road ■ Sale is for the Land & Building Only…
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Ginny Carson announced as 2019 Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals® (APMP®)
January 10, 2019The Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) has announced that Ginny Carson, CPP APMP, will serve as the 2019 Chair of its Board of Directors. Carson currently works as the…
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Mayor Tecklenburg joins the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s Shuck-A-Rama Host Committee
January 10, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announced the addition of Mayor John Tecklenburg to the Host Committee for its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama. The Oyster Roast is BIASC’s primary…
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Ted Honney joins United Community Mortgage Services in Mt. Pleasant
January 10, 2019United Community Mortgage Services is pleased to welcome Ted Honney as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Honney has over 25 years of professional banking experience, 15 of which have been spent…
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The Sweetery to launch new flavor of Wine Sticks at national show
January 10, 2019ANDERSON, S.C – The family owned bakery, The Sweetery, will be introducing its latest creation – a biscotti like snack that can be paired with a Bloody Mary or sweet…
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Richardson Plowden names Anthony E. Rebollo as new managing shareholder; Benjamin P. Carlton named a shareholder
January 10, 2019Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Anthony E. Rebollo as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. The Firm has also elected attorney Benjamin P. Carlton from associate to shareholder.…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotion
January 10, 2019Southern First Bank is pleased to announce that Blake G. Taylor has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Columbia Regional Executive. Blake’s leadership role will include the growth and…
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Richardson Plowden names Anthony E. Rebollo as new managing shareholder; Benjamin P. Carlton named a shareholder
January 10, 2019
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Anthony E. Rebollo as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. The Firm has also elected attorney Benjamin P. Carlton from associate to shareholder.…
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Columbia YMCA = Community Servant
January 10, 2019
Since its beginning in 1854 Columbia’s YMCA has aimed to be a community servant in the Midlands, helping families and individuals “grow in mind, body and spirit,” says Bill Price,…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotion
January 10, 2019
Southern First Bank is pleased to announce that Blake G. Taylor has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Columbia Regional Executive. Blake’s leadership role will include the growth and…
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Loyal Rotary Contributor Recognized
January 10, 2019
Capital Rotary member Mike Montgomery (left in photo) is congratulated by club president Philip Flynn for continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace,…
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2019 Inaugural Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 9, 2019
Inaugural Address as Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Statehouse, Columbia GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER: It is another beautiful day in South Carolina. Thank you for coming. Words cannot…
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Movement Mortgage to acquire retail branches of Eagle Home Mortgage
January 9, 2019Movement Mortgage, a national top 10 retail mortgage lender based in Indian Land, SC, has expanded its Pacific Northwest and Mountain West market share by agreeing to acquire the retail…
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Columbia YMCA = Community Servant
January 9, 2019Since its beginning in 1854 Columbia’s YMCA has aimed to be a community servant in the Midlands, helping families and individuals “grow in mind, body and spirit,” says Bill Price,…
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Michelin adds innovation partnership with Daimler Trucks
January 9, 2019
Michelin North America, Inc. is partnering with Daimler Trucks North America (“DTNA”) on a key feature of the recently announced Freightliner Cascadia Class 8 heavy-duty truck. Three years in development,…
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Safelite Group acquires Charleston-based Glasspro
January 9, 2019
Safelite® Group, the nation’s leading vehicle glass services company and owner of Safelite® AutoGlass, has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Glasspro®, Inc. The transaction was completed at the close of…
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Rebecca Joyner & Emily Luther become leaders of Government & Municipalities Industry Team
January 9, 2019
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced that Rebecca Joyner and Emily Luther are now leading the firm’s Government & Municipalities Industry Team. They take over for Ray Jones, who…
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Loyal Rotary Contributor Recognized
January 9, 2019Capital Rotary member Mike Montgomery (left in photo) is congratulated by club president Philip Flynn for continuing contributions to The Rotary Foundation in support of international programs that promote peace,…
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Discover Your Superpowers in the State Museum’s New Blockbuster Exhibit, Hall of Heroes
January 9, 2019
The State Museum’s new interactive blockbuster exhibit, Hall of Heroes, opens, Saturday, Jan. 19. This popular traveling exhibition celebrates and explores both the history of and science behind America’s obsession with superheroes. Enhanced…
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Samuel Hook named executive director of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation
January 9, 2019
The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation has a new leader. The foundation’s board of trustees has appointed Samuel Hook to serve as executive director of…
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WebsterRogers, LLP, has a new Columbia address
January 9, 2019
WebsterRogers, LLP, a South Carolina-based accounting and consulting firm providing clients with a broad spectrum of assurance, tax, and advisory services, has relocated its Columbia office from 1301 Gervais Street…
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Burnette completes 25 years as a specialist
January 9, 2019M. Malissa Burnette, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has completed 25 years as a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law. The distinction…
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SWAT-certification week for Sheriff’s Dept.’s Special Response Team
January 9, 2019By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Candidates for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Response Team (RCSD-SRT) are being put through the paces this week as they master…
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CarolinaPower hires Michael Sease as Business Development Manager
January 9, 2019CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Michael Sease as Business Development Manager. Based in the company’s Upstate (S.C.) office, Sease will focus…
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Graham elected Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee
January 9, 2019
United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has been elected to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Established in 1816 as one of the original standing committees…
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The Cliffs announces $171 million in real estate sales In 2018
January 9, 2019The Cliffs, a collection of seven private luxury mountain and lake club communities in the western Carolinas, announced that 271 transactions totaling nearly $171 million closed in 2018 in combined…
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Central Packaging and Crating, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations
January 9, 2019Company investing more than $6 million in continued growth Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $6…
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BPS Shareholder Christian Stormer named to Delaware Captive Insurance Association Board of Directors
January 9, 2019
Christian “Chris” Stormer, CPA, a shareholder with Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A., (BPS), has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Delaware Captive Insurance Association (DCIA)…
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Adams and Reese announces Bill McElveen as new practice group leader
January 9, 2019
Adams and Reese is proud to announce the firm’s Managing Partner, Gif Thornton, has appointed the following attorneys Practice Group Leaders within the firm, effective January 1, 2019: · William P. McElveen Jr., Columbia, Transactions · Jeffery…
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Heavy rainfall delays Lake Murray drawdown
January 9, 2019
Significant rainfall during the last few months and other constraints on the lower Saluda River are delaying a drawdown of Lake Murray, which was scheduled to reach its targeted elevation…
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SC State secures bridge to education with SC Technical College System partnership
January 9, 2019L-R: SC Technical College System Executive Vice President Hope Rivers, SCTCS President Dr. Tim Hardee, SC State President James E. Clark and SC State Provost Dr. Learie B. Luke celebrate…
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Council elects Livingston to serve as Chair; Myers as Vice Chair
January 9, 2019Councilwoman Dalhi Myers, District 10, and Councilman Paul Livingston, District 4 Councilman Paul Livingston was elected Tuesday by Richland County Council to serve as its Chair, after an earlier…
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SWAT-certification week for Sheriff’s Dept.’s Special Response Team
January 9, 2019By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Candidates for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Response Team (RCSD-SRT) are being put through the paces this week as they master…
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Jeweler & fine artist to serve as Richland Library’s next artist-in-residence
January 9, 2019
A piece of jewelry has the ability to fuse personal experiences with a touch of history, thanks to one local artist’s expertise. Richland Library is excited to welcome Allison Cicero…
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Burnette completes 25 years as a specialist
January 9, 2019
M. Malissa Burnette, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has completed 25 years as a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law. The distinction…
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Vizbii Technologies receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
January 8, 2019
SCRA announces an SC Launch, Inc. investment in Charleston-based Vizbii Technologies. The $200,000 investment is the first for the company that was accepted into SC Launch, SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, in…
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