Camden top SC place to retire
October 2, 2018Retirement presents a chance for many Americans to meet new people and create new experiences, and according to a new study, Camden is among the best places to enjoy…
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NAI AVANT announces future home of Fresenius Medical Care location
October 2, 2018
NAI Avant is pleased to announce Fresenius Medical Care will open a new location on Dawson Road in Columbia, South Carolina. NAI Avant recently facilitated the sale of ±3.22 acres…
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Dogs Are Problem Solvers — Are We?
October 1, 2018
By Connie Cleveland I travel throughout North America to teach people about dogs and how they learn. The first statement I make in a workshop is that dogs have…
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SEWE 2019 Featured Artist and Painting announced
October 1, 2018Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) announces its Featured Artist and Featured Painting for the 2019 event today, marking 37 years of excellence in wildlife art, conservation and the sporting life. Lou Pasqua has been…
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South Carolina Ports Authority, MUSC launch health and wellness services partnership
October 1, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) have signed an agreement for MUSC Business Health to deliver health care and wellness services at its…
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ACRE awards $175,000 to SC Food Hub Network
October 1, 2018
The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) has awarded $175,000 to the South Carolina Food Hub Network to improve logistics for the state’s five food hubs: GrowFood Carolina in…
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Sonesta makes a big pink splash this October with “Think Pink” campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness month
October 1, 2018
From the time the guests arrive at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island this October, an entirely different “Think Pink” experience in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month can be expected, starting with…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce launches initiatives to provide shelter for those impacted by the storm
October 1, 2018
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB launched two new initiatives, “Shelter From the Storm” and the “Evacuee Welcome Program,” to help those affected by Hurricane Florence and…
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Furman University Psychology Professor Onarae Rice receives Role Model award
October 1, 2018
Furman University Associate Professor of Neuroscience Onarae Rice was honored as a Minority Access National Role Model at the 19thNational Role Models Conference held Sept. 28-30 in National Harbor, Maryland.…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 1
October 1, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/28/2018 to 10/04/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Night School PG13 Universal 1 3,010 $27,257,615 $27,257,615 2…
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TD contributes additional $150,000 to expand support of Hurricane Florence disaster recovery efforts
October 1, 2018
Financial Commitment to Carolinas Totals $250,000 The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, today announced that TD is donating an additional $150,000 to support relief efforts…
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Regina Hollins Lewis inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
October 1, 2018Gaffney, Lewis & Edwards partner Regina Hollins Lewis has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.…
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Matthew Bowen joins Cushman & Wakefield in Charlotte as Managing Director
October 1, 2018Cushman & Wakefield announced today that Matthew Bowen has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as Managing Director, specializing in office tenant representation. Bowen has more than 10 years of experience…
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LS3P welcomes Bryanna Dering
October 1, 2018LS3P welcomes Bryanna Dering, Associate AIA, who joins the firm’s Charleston office team. A recent graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Architecture and Minor in Industrial Design, Dering…
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New superintendent named to lead Congaree National Park
October 1, 2018
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected K. Lynn Berry as the next superintendent to lead Congaree National Park. Berry currently serves as the Chief of Community Assistance and Partnerships…
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Palmetto Health Foundation awarded $350,000 to name the Sandra and Leon Levine Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Children’s Hospital
October 1, 2018The Leon Levine Foundation awards Palmetto Health Foundation $350,000 to name the Sandra and Leon Levine Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF)…
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Zuendt Engineering welcomes new engineer in training
October 1, 2018Zuendt Engineering has added Jessica Helmus as the team’s newest engineer in training. Helmus graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 2018. Throughout her college…
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Radium Architecture welcomes Heather Kanipe
October 1, 2018Radium Architecture welcomed Heather Kanipe to our studio as Practice Administrator. Heather has 20 years of professional experience in professional services business administration including as the Business Manager at Cleveland…
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Radium Architecture welcomes Jane Ann Bolin
October 1, 2018Radium Architecture welcomed Jane Ann Bolin, AIA to our studio. Jane Ann is a licensed architect with 14 years of professional experience in architecture, interior design and project management. Her…
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GSSM kicks off 30th anniversary with a special Convocation Ceremony
October 1, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Convocation Ceremony will be held Thursday, October 11, at 2 p.m. at the Center Theater in Hartsville. Dr. Leland H.…
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NAI Avant procures tenant for ±3,809 sf retail building in Columbia
October 1, 2018NAI Avant announced The Hertz Corporation will occupy a ±3,809 square foot retail building located at 561 Jamil Road in Columbia, SC. Broker John Gregory represented the tenant. The landlord…
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LS3P welcomes Tyler McKenzie
October 1, 2018LS3P welcomed Tyler McKenzie, who joins the firm’s Columbia office. McKenzie earned a both Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Clemson University and brings previous…
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Over 30 Midlands companies contribute $4.5 million to United Way of the Midlands since July 1
October 1, 2018United Way of the Midlands has begun its annual fundraising campaign with employees of 37 companies in the Midlands running early campaigns contributing $4.5 million since July 1, 2018. “Every…
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Stakeholder Engagement – A Silver Approach
October 1, 2018
By Marcia Purday, APR NP Strategy Stakeholder management has been touted as a “silver bullet” to achieve successful projects or implement changes in organizations. In reality, it is better…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Grand Opening in Clarendon County
October 1, 2018
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) announces the grand opening of a permanent office in Clarendon County on Wednesday, October 3. STSM’s Clarendon County office is located at 16B…
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Over 30 Midlands companies contribute $4.5 million to United Way of the Midlands since July 1
October 1, 2018
United Way of the Midlands has begun its annual fundraising campaign with employees of 37 companies in the Midlands running early campaigns contributing $4.5 million since July 1, 2018. “Every…
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NAI Avant procures tenant for ±3,809 sf retail building in Columbia
October 1, 2018
NAI Avant announced The Hertz Corporation will occupy a ±3,809 square foot retail building located at 561 Jamil Road in Columbia, SC. Broker John Gregory represented the tenant. The landlord…
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LS3P welcomes Tyler McKenzie
October 1, 2018
LS3P welcomed Tyler McKenzie, who joins the firm’s Columbia office. McKenzie earned a both Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Clemson University and brings previous…
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Regina Hollins Lewis inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
October 1, 2018
Gaffney, Lewis & Edwards partner Regina Hollins Lewis has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.…
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Palmetto Health Foundation awarded $350,000 to name the Sandra and Leon Levine Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Children’s Hospital
October 1, 2018
The Leon Levine Foundation awards Palmetto Health Foundation $350,000 to name the Sandra and Leon Levine Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF)…
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Host a Community Conversation during On The Table, October 24
September 29, 2018Convened by Central Carolina Community Foundation Residents, organizations and local businesses can participate as table hosts Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, encourages people in Richland and…
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Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston honors breast cancer survivors with free facial
September 29, 2018Every October, Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston remembers and honors breast cancer survivors and those currently battling this disease by offering them a complimentary Refresher Facial treatment. Lori Wrightington,…
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Host a Community Conversation during On The Table, October 24
September 29, 2018
Convened by Central Carolina Community Foundation Residents, organizations and local businesses can participate as table hosts Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, encourages people in Richland and…
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Swati Patel named Executive VP for Policy, Communications and Of Counsel for the Chamber
September 28, 2018
Swati Patel will join the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce as the Executive Vice President for Public Policy, Communications & Of Counsel. “Adding Swati to the business community’s team will…
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New conservation easement conserves 1,000+ acres in Sumter County
September 28, 2018Over 1,075 acres of forested land have been protected in Sumter County thanks to the efforts of Dixie Plantation Limited Partnership, the Congaree Land Trust (CLT), the U.S. Department of…
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Midway Elementary receives Healthiest School award
September 28, 2018Midway Elementary landed a spot on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2018 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, achieving bronze level. America’s Healthiest Schools recognizes schools nationwide that create healthier…
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Wells Fargo donates $50,000 to Midlands Youth Apprenticeship program
September 28, 2018
Innovative program brings together businesses, higher education and secondary education entities to create talent pipeline for in-demand jobs. The Columbia Chamber and Midlands Technical College (MTC) announce the launch of…
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Coker College hires seven new faculty members
September 28, 2018
Dr. Susan Daniels Henderson, Provost and Dean of Faculty of Coker College, announces the addition of seven faculty members: Katherine Chandler, Eric Litton, Christi McLain, Lisa Stockdale, James Sweeney (‘13),…
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New food market boutique Local Yocal opens
September 28, 2018
Local Yocal, a boutique food market, opened its doors at 1712 Main Street on Thursday, September 27. The market provides a variety of fresh and local products to the influx…
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Pelion Resident named South Carolina’s Top College Student
September 28, 2018
Clay Wright, a senior physics and applied mathematics double major at Presbyterian College, has been named the 2018 McLean-Smith South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Student of the Year.…
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McCormick County School District celebrates implementation of Star Academy Program
September 28, 2018Nola Education hosts an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for their “school within a school” that helps at-risk and disengaged students get back on path to graduation. Introduced in McCormick at the…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina addresses urgent need with $500,000 to American Red Cross
September 28, 2018
Contribution goes to immediate relief needs in Hurricane Florence aftermath BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the state’s only local health insurance company, is donating $500,000 to the American Red Cross…
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Camden, South Carolina signs long-term power purchase agreement with NTE Energy
September 28, 2018
The City of Camden, South Carolina is the latest municipality to approve a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTE Energy, company officials announced today. Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, NTE…
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Hill Construction Company and Talmage Architects complete renovations at Columbia International University
September 28, 2018
Construction renovations are complete on the Fisher Memorial Building on the Columbia International University’s (CIU) campus. This design-build project was completed by Talmage Architects and Hill Construction Company. The Fisher…
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New conservation easement conserves 1,000+ acres in Sumter County
September 28, 2018
Over 1,075 acres of forested land have been protected in Sumter County thanks to the efforts of Dixie Plantation Limited Partnership, the Congaree Land Trust (CLT), the U.S. Department of…
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Terra welcomes Charley Scruggs as pastry chef
September 28, 2018
Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s simple, seasonal and sustainable fare at 100 State Street in West Columbia, announces that Chef Charley Scruggs has joined the Terra team as…
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Midlands Gives Nonprofit registration is now open for 2019 18-hour online giving day to be hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation on May 7, 2019
September 28, 2018
Central Carolina Community Foundation — the Midlands’ center for philanthropy — has launched nonprofit registration for Midlands Gives. The annual online giving challenge returns on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, again…
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Midway Elementary receives Healthiest School award
September 28, 2018
Midway Elementary landed a spot on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2018 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, achieving bronze level. America’s Healthiest Schools recognizes schools nationwide that create healthier…
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Camden, South Carolina signs long-term power purchase agreement with NTE Energy
September 27, 2018The City of Camden, South Carolina is the latest municipality to approve a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTE Energy, company officials announced today. Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, NTE…
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Terra welcomes Charley Scruggs as pastry chef
September 27, 2018Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s simple, seasonal and sustainable fare at 100 State Street in West Columbia, announces that Chef Charley Scruggs has joined the Terra team as…
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