Hammond School bridges new and primitive technology with ‘Early Technology Week’
November 13, 2018Weeklong program explores technology in its earliest forms with hands-on experience in the creation and development of early-human skills. Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a…
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Colonial Life honored by S.C. Chamber for charitable impact
November 13, 2018Colonial Life, a company that has shown commitment to community engagement and giving throughout its 80-year history, will be recognized this month with the SC Branded Charitable Impact Award from…
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Jen Pruitt joins Carolina Moves Real Estate
November 13, 2018Carolina Moves Real Estate recently welcomed Jen Pruitt to its residential sales office. A graduate of Clemson University, Jen has lived in the Upstate since 1998. She began her career…
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Matt Hendrix joins The Cliffs Lake Region sales team
November 13, 2018The Cliffs announced that Matt Hendrix has joined its lake region sales team responsible for the sale of premier homesites and luxury homes at The Cliffs’ three residential communities on…
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Infinity Marketing wins 20 for 20 in 2018 MarCom Awards
November 13, 2018Infinity Marketing announced it has been recognized with 20 awards by the 2018 MarCom Awards. This is the third consecutive year infinity has entered the competition. All award-winning projects may…
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Colonial Life honored by S.C. Chamber for charitable impact
November 13, 2018
Colonial Life, a company that has shown commitment to community engagement and giving throughout its 80-year history, will be recognized this month with the SC Branded Charitable Impact Award from…
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Village Idiot announces “Pizza for Preemies” for Prematurity Awareness Month
November 13, 2018
Local Five Points businesses partner with Village Idiot Owners to support March of Dimes November is Prematurity Awareness Month and the Five Points Association and its roster of businesses are…
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Garvin Design Group’s Becky Brantley named to Leadership Columbia’s Class of 2019
November 13, 2018
Garvin Design Group announced that Becky Brantley has been named a member of Leadership Columbia’s class of 2019. The Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s ten-month program is designed to provide class…
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Hammond School bridges new and primitive technology with ‘Early Technology Week’
November 13, 2018
Weeklong program explores technology in its earliest forms with hands-on experience in the creation and development of early-human skills. Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 12
November 12, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/09/2018 to 11/15/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch PG Universal 1 4,141 $67,572,855…
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West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby registration is now open; Learn more this Saturday at EdVenture
November 12, 2018Registration is now open for the City of West Columbia’s 2nd Annual Kinetic Derby Day on April 27, 2019. There are several new components this year including a Zero Gravity…
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Riverbanks to unwrap 31 years of lights before Christmas
November 12, 2018Jingle over to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents the 31st year of Lights Before Christmas. The dazzling display of…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions
November 12, 2018
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for October of 2018: Sales Liberty: Rick Cauthen, P.E. of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented…
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AnMed Health offers Final Salute to veterans who pass away at the hospital
November 12, 2018AnMed Health has begun a Final Salute program to honor veterans who spend their last days of life at the hospital. It is AnMed Health’s way of saying thank you…
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City asks for residents’ help during leaf season
November 12, 2018
It is “leaf season” in the city of Greenville and 10 crews and three street sweepers are working six days a week to collect what is expected to total nearly 12…
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Submissions sought for 4th Annual African American History Month Art Exhibition at Greenville Technical College Library
November 12, 2018
Submissions are sought for the February 2019 art exhibition by the Greenville Technical College Library, in celebration of African American History Month. The show will be on display from February…
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AnMed Health offers a way to feel better fast
November 12, 2018AnMed Health is making medical care convenient wherever you are and whenever you need it. We are now offering E-Visits. Adults can receive a diagnosis and treatment plan right in…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase and a share repurchase program increase
November 12, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.16 per common share. The dividend is…
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Dear Evan Hansen tickets go on sale Nov. 16; Seeking local fans for artwork
November 12, 2018
The Peace Center announced today that individual tickets for the Greenville premiere of Dear Evan Hansen will go on sale Friday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling…
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Just added: Chicago to play the Peace Center March 27
November 12, 2018
Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era” by former President Bill Clinton, the legendary rock and roll band…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar turns five and teams up with My Sister’s House to “Party with a Purpose” next Thursday, November 15
November 12, 2018
SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mount Pleasant is turning five next Thursday, November 15th, and to celebrate SOL is partnering with My Sister’s House to “Party with a…
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Frampton Construction to handle expansion for Old Dominion Freight Line service centers
November 12, 2018
Frampton Construction, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been selected by Old Dominion Freight Line to expand their Chesapeake, Va.…
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Honeywell completes acquisition of Transnorm
November 12, 2018
Strengthens Honeywell’s warehouse automation portfolio and positions the company to support growing European e-commerce market Broadens Honeywell’s Connected Distribution Center offering, which helps customers achieve maximum throughput in fulfillment operations…
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South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association announces new leadership, appoints Lance Boozer Executive Director
November 12, 2018Lea Barnwell Kerrison to serve as General Counsel and Candice Spencer named Director of Operations The South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association (SCBWA), the state’s premier advocate for independent beer distributors,…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
November 12, 2018
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Tommy Tapp, CPM represented Bellios Properties LLC…
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Friends of Sesqui to host inagural Shred & Tread community event to celebrate America Recycles Day at Sesquicentennial State Park
November 12, 2018
Friends of Sesqui is set to host their first ever Shred & Tread event to celebrate America Recycles Day on Saturday, November 17th. Anchor Shred & Recycle Co. will be…
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Midlands Technical College named 2019 “Best College for Veterans” by Military Times
November 12, 2018
Military Times selected Midlands Technical College (MTC) as a Military Times “Best College for Veterans” for 2019. MTC is the only two-year college in South Carolina to receive this designation. “We honor our…
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SC State research aims to reduce health risks for rural SC farmers
November 12, 2018
SC State’s Speech Pathology and Audiology Program is conducting an extensive research project that seeks to educate rural farmers in South Carolina about the risks that are associated with loud…
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Junior Achievement is inspiring students to be entrepreneurs during Entrepreneurship Month
November 12, 2018
Entrepreneurship Panel to speak at Eau Claire High School Tuesday, November 13 On Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JA) has partnered with four local high…
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Sam Van Gieson joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 12, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Sam Van Gieson has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. A Greenville native, Van Gieson graduated from…
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BB&T closes its annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results
November 12, 2018Employees of BB&T, a long time investor in United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising nearly $96,000. “BB&T and its employees continue to be an…
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BB&T closes its annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results
November 12, 2018
Employees of BB&T, a long time investor in United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising nearly $96,000. “BB&T and its employees continue to be an…
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Kids’ Chance of South Carolina announces new board member
November 9, 2018Kids’ Chance of South Carolina welcomes Dan Dodd to the Board of Directors. The mission of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina is to provide scholarships for college and vocational school…
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HSB’s John Langford selected as a member of Leadership Columbia’s Class of 2019
November 9, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney John Langford has been selected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s 2018-2019 class of Leadership Columbia. As a member of the 46th Leadership Columbia class, John…
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FUEL hires Jackie Maness to support digital marketing team
November 9, 2018
FUEL, a marketing agency headquartered in downtown Greenville, SC and specializing in both digital and traditional services, has hired Jackie Maness as Digital Coordinator. Jackie will support the ever-growing FUEL…
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Business, education leader named to Clemson corporate partnerships and strategic initiatives post
November 9, 2018
A Greenville business and education leader whose experience ranges from economic development to higher education has been named an assistant vice president for the Clemson University Office of Corporate Partnerships and…
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Two Principles to Guide your Research
November 9, 2018
By J. Bradley Studemeyer NP Strategy A good research project is simple to describe, but difficult to implement. Most of that difficulty can be chalked up to the unprecedented…
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Columbia’s first riverfront neighborhood announces new amenities and on-site leasing
November 9, 2018
The Beach Company announced the opening of an on-site leasing office for Sola Station, the final phase of the company’s CanalSide community. Located in the heart of downtown Columbia directly along the Columbia Canal,…
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Myrtle Beach Realtor® Drew Streett is 2019 South Carolina REALTORS® president
November 9, 2018
Drew Streett, Realtor® at Garden City Realty in Garden City Beach, is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2019 president. Streett was inaugurated in a ceremony at the association’s Broker Summit at…
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iTs|SC announces graduation of 2018 Leadership Insurance class
November 9, 2018
The 2018 class of Leadership Insurance graduated last month at Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus. As part of the course, the graduates presented their class project – a pilot program intended…
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The COMET now provides service to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
November 9, 2018
The COMET now provides service to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden by way of Route 84 between Downtown Columbia and St. Andrews community. Transportation to the Zoo on Route 84 is…
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Samsung hosts second annual Veterans Day Luncheon – November 10
November 9, 2018
Over 300 local Veterans and their family members expected to attend luncheon with special guest, Senator Lindsey Graham On Saturday, November 10, Samsung will host its second annual Veterans Day…
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HSB’s John Langford selected as a member of Leadership Columbia’s Class of 2019
November 9, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney John Langford has been selected to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s 2018-2019 class of Leadership Columbia. As a member of the 46th Leadership Columbia class, John…
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Kids’ Chance of South Carolina announces new board member
November 9, 2018
Kids’ Chance of South Carolina welcomes Dan Dodd to the Board of Directors. The mission of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina is to provide scholarships for college and vocational school…
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SC Ports achieves record container volume in October
November 8, 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced the highest monthly container volume in its history, with 217,035 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in October. Last month’s record-breaking volumes marked an…
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Bowers elected to serve as president of the South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society
November 8, 2018
Rebecca J. Bowers, DO, C-NMM/OMM, was elected to serve as president of the South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society (SCOMS) for 2018-2019. Dr. Bowers is an assistant professor of osteopathic manipulative medicine…
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100 Men Take Stand Against Sexual Violence in the Midlands
November 8, 2018
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) invites men in the Midlands to take a stand against sexual violence by joining the 100 Men Against Sexual Violence Campaign. More than…
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Jackson Pollock’s MURAL headed for the Columbia Museum of Art
November 8, 2018
Painting that changed the course of modern art debuts Wednesday, December 5 The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) announced that Jackson Pollock’s Mural, the 20-foot-wide painting that catapulted the artist into…
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Retired Army Ranger and decorated veteran joins Boyer Construction
November 8, 2018
Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced that MSG (Ret.) Jesse Yandell joined Boyer Construction as a Project Site Superintendent. Yandell retired after serving 20+ years in the Army. “Jesse is an…
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Museum Newsroom: FREE general admission for active and retired military Sunday & Monday
November 8, 2018
Free Admission for Active or Retired Military Personnel Sunday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 12 The South Carolina State Museum will be open on Sunday, Nov. 11 and Veterans Day,…
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