The Lowcountry Food Bank is supporting #GivingTuesday by raising funds for holiday meals
November 20, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank is Supporting #GivingTuesday by Raising Funds for Holiday Meals This #GivingTuesday, the Lowcountry Food Bank will celebrate giving by raising funds that could feed 150,000 individuals…
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District scores The State’s Best Public School District
November 20, 2018
Readers of The State newspaper voted Lexington District One the Best Public School District for the fourth year running. The district also received the award in 2015, 2016 and 2017.…
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Bethany Thompson joins FinTrust Capital Advisors
November 20, 2018
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Bethany Thompson has been selected for the position of Client Service Administrator. She will focus on maintaining client relationships and assisting clients with their service…
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JacksonBuilt Custom Homes receives three PRISM Awards for Craftsmanship, Marketing
November 19, 2018
JacksonBuilt Custom Homes was awarded three PRISM Awards by the Charleston Home Builders Association at its awards ceremony on Nov. 2. JacksonBuilt was honored in the categories of Magazine Ad, Product Brochure…
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Nominations being accepted for 2019 “Harold Koon Award for Excellence in Volunteer Service”
November 19, 2018
The city of Charleston Business and Neighborhood Services division is now accepting nominations for the 21st annual “Harold Koon Award for Excellence in Volunteer Service.” City residents are invited to nominate…
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SC Ports announces 2019 Port Ambassadors
November 19, 2018South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced its 2018-2019 Port Ambassadors class, consisting of 25 delegates who will complete a nine-month program that immerses participants into Port operations, economic development, and…
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Pete Harper, CCIM and Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM represented the landlord in the lease of 2,882 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
November 19, 2018Pete Harper, CCIM and Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of the Atrium want to congratulate Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company on their…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer completes 115,764 SF lease in Spartanburg
November 19, 2018Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the completion of a 115,764 square foot lease of industrial space to GSP North America Co. Inc. at 2725 New Cut…
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Youth Apprentices can help to build a strong workforce
November 19, 2018Representatives from business, industry and education gathered November 15 to discuss ways they can partner with Tri-County Technical College to create work-based learning and youth apprenticeship experiences that can supply…
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City working to help motorists traveling on Woodruff Road
November 19, 2018With the holiday season quickly approaching, and so many popular shopping destinations located on Woodruff Road, the City of Greenville is again taking preventive measures to help manage traffic. Beginning…
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Successful Charleston and South Carolina trade mission to Panama City, Republic of Panama
November 19, 2018Charleston Sister Cities International and South Carolina Department of Commerce Partner to Promote Trade Charleston Sister Cities International (CSCI) in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) report that their recent Trade Mission to Panama City, Panama was a success. As a result of the Trade Mission visit October…
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North Carolina Utilities Commission approves Dominion Energy-SCANA combination
November 19, 2018
The proposed combination of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE : D) and SCANA Corporation (NYSE : SCG) has received the approval of the North Carolina Utilities Commission. It is the sixth…
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Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new Personal Lines Practice Leader
November 19, 2018HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Southeast headquartered in Columbia, S.C. — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 19
November 19, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/16/2018 to 11/22/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fantastic Beasts: Crimes Of Grindelwald PG13 Warner Bros. 1…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis appoints Melissa Simmons to expanded role at State Treasurer’s office
November 19, 2018Banking Division Director to Add Investment Management to Duties South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has appointed Melissa D. Simmons, CPA, CFP as Director of Banking and Investments for the agency.…
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Soda City relaunches beautiful new website
November 19, 2018
Soda City Partners with Local Digital Marketing Company, Designs by Kessler, to Redesign Website . Local event company, Soda City launched a brand new website on November 17, 2018. The…
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Locally owned Midlands Media Group purchases WZMJ 93.1 FM Lexington/Columbia SC
November 19, 2018Midlands Media Group, LLC, led by Columbia residents Kirk Litton and Keith Stover, has added to its local presence by purchasing station WZMJ 93.1 from Lake Murray Communications. The purchase marks another step in the…
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Crafty Feast announces vendors for 10th annual indie craft fair on Sunday, Dec. 9
November 19, 2018Shop and stroll on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s one-stop handmade shopping market for thousands of attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted goods from across the Southeast…
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8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama set for January 18 to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
November 19, 2018The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) will be hosting its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama on Fri., January 18, 2019 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charleston Visitor Center…
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WORLD Magazine announces 2018 Daniel of the Year
November 19, 2018WORLD Magazine has named Andrew Brunson its 2018 Daniel of the Year. Detained in Turkey and faced with charges of espionage and terrorism, Pastor Andrew Brunson was looking at a…
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Chandra Dillard, Rick Danner and Terence Roberts receive regional awards at Celebrating Successes Brunch
November 19, 2018During Ten at the Top’s Celebrating Successes Brunch on Wednesday, November 14, South Carolina State Representative Chandra Dillard, City of Greer Mayor Rick Danner and City of Anderson Mayor Terence…
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LeAnn Ferry joins The Cliffs lake region sales team
November 19, 2018The Cliffs is pleased to announce that LeAnn Ferry has joined its lake region sales team responsible for the sale of premier homesites and luxury homes at The Cliffs’ three…
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SC Bar Foundation honors Sue Berkowitz with DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award
November 19, 2018
The South Carolina Bar Foundation is proud to announce that Sue Berkowitz, director of South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center, has been selected as the 2018 DuRant Distinguished Public Service…
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Quackenbush Architects wins AIA Merit Award for Chapin Middle School design
November 19, 2018Quackenbush Architects + Planners proudly accepted an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia Merit Design Award for New Construction for its Chapin Middle School project. The design is a collaboration…
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Quackenbush Architects wins 2 AIA Divine Detail Awards for University of South Carolina projects
November 19, 2018Quackenbush Architects + Planners proudly accepted an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia’s Devine Detail award for two of its University of South Carolina projects: The Center for Health and…
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Councilwoman Kathy Maness elected as Second Vice President to National League of Cities
November 19, 2018
The National League of Cities (NLC) named Councilwoman Kathy Maness Second Vice President on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the annual City Summit in Los Angeles, California. All officers are…
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Quackenbush Architects wins 2 AIA Divine Detail Awards for University of South Carolina projects
November 19, 2018Quackenbush Architects + Planners proudly accepted an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia’s Devine Detail award for two of its University of South Carolina projects: The Center for Health and…
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Quackenbush Architects wins AIA Merit Award for Chapin Middle School design
November 19, 2018Quackenbush Architects + Planners proudly accepted an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbia Merit Design Award for New Construction for its Chapin Middle School project. The design is a collaboration…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis appoints Melissa Simmons to expanded role at State Treasurer’s office
November 19, 2018
Banking Division Director to Add Investment Management to Duties South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has appointed Melissa D. Simmons, CPA, CFP as Director of Banking and Investments for the agency.…
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Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new Personal Lines Practice Leader
November 19, 2018
HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Southeast headquartered in Columbia, S.C. — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined…
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Greenville Country Club employees honored with 2018 Upstate Hospitality Awards
November 18, 2018Two of Greenville Country Club’s (GCC) employees have been honored with 2018 Upstate Hospitality Awards, hosted by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). Shirley McCullough was awarded “Restaurant…
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Colliers International delivers exceptional results for its annual United Way Campaign
November 17, 2018Employees of Colliers International, the largest commercial real estate services firm in South Carolina and a long time supporter of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys selected as members of J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court
November 17, 2018Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys have been selected as inaugural members of the J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court. Stan McGuffin joined the Inn as a Barrister; Kathleen…
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Colliers International delivers exceptional results for its annual United Way Campaign
November 17, 2018
Employees of Colliers International, the largest commercial real estate services firm in South Carolina and a long time supporter of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys selected as members of J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court
November 17, 2018Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys have been selected as inaugural members of the J. Bratton Davis Bankruptcy American Inn of Court. Stan McGuffin joined the Inn as a Barrister; Kathleen…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – October 2018
November 16, 2018
Another record number of people working, unemployment rate holding steady at 3.3 percent The number of individuals working across the state climbed higher in October, increasing by 3,430 people to…
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Saluda Shoals Park breaks ground for universally inclusive playground
November 16, 2018
Holiday Lights on the River Admission on 11/29/2018 to Support Playground Project Saluda Shoals Park will host a groundbreaking celebration on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 4 p.m. at the site…
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Spartanburg youth provides community outreach through family photographs
November 15, 2018
Jeremiah Drummond, a junior at North Greenville University, will provide free photos of families and friends who gather this Thanksgiving at the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg, Thursday, Nov. 22, 10:30…
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West Columbia receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 27th year
November 15, 2018
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)…
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2018 Torch Award winners announced
November 15, 2018Recipients of the BBB Business of the Year Torch Awards were named at a ceremony held on Thursday, November 08, 2018 at the Capital City Club. The Torch Award was…
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City of Columbia accepting applications for community promotions grants
November 15, 2018The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for Community Promotions Grants. This grant is generally for organizations that do not qualify for Hospitality nor Accommodations Tax funding and meet…
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General Greene Tree recognized as SC Heritage Tree
November 15, 2018Trees SC has recognized the General Greene Tree, an old-growth bald cypress located in Congaree National Park, as the 2018 South Carolina Heritage Tree. A recognition ceremony will take place…
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Colliers Report: Statewide industrial demand intensifies
November 15, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2018 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Statewide industrial activity is rapidly increasing; South Carolina industrial properties absorbed 4.17 million square feet during the third quarter…
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Fountain Inn 6th Annual Rudolph Run at Night
November 15, 2018The City of Fountain Inn is excited to announce its 6th Annual Rudolph Run at Night, presented by Marshall Orthodontics, is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st. Kicking off the holiday…
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Crafty Feast announces vendors for 10th annual indie craft fair on Sunday, Dec. 9
November 15, 2018Shop and stroll on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s one-stop handmade shopping market for thousands of attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted goods from across the Southeast…
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Town of Ninety-Six and Charles Townes Arts & Technology Experiment receive Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants
November 15, 2018Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to enhance economic vitality and quality of life across the Upstate by fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships, has announced the recipients for…
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International fellow helps high school girls prepare for successful careers at YWCA Greater Charleston
November 15, 2018In August, YWCA Greater Charleston welcomed Cristina Turcu, previously with the United Nations Development Program in Moldova, to a four-month international fellowship at its Charleston office. Visiting as a Community…
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New grants to improve mental health in Berkeley County’s young children
November 15, 2018Berkeley County First Steps has received a $3,000 grant from the Home Community Fund through the Coastal Community Foundation and a $2,500 grant from The Joanna Foundation. The organization, which…
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Vincent A. Cino and Andreas N. Satterfield elected Fellows of the College of Labor and Employment
November 15, 2018Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Firm Chairman Vincent A. Cino and Principal Andreas (Andy) N. Satterfield (see image to the…
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Infinity Marketing presents Let’s Talk Digital forum with Google
November 15, 2018Infinity Marketing, along with its partners at Google, recently hosted their Let’s Talk Digital forum, focusing on digital trends and best practices that aim to accelerate business growth for regional…
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