United Way launches MyUWStory.org with new banners across downtown Greenville
July 25, 2018
United Way of Greenville County is partnering with the City of Greenville to share a new series of stories showing the life-changing impact of United Way in our community. City…
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United Way kicks off School Tools program to benefit Greenville County students
July 25, 2018Giving kids the tools they need to succeed in school and in life is the ultimate goal of United Way School Tools, a program designed to give students the best…
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Charleston County Public Library hosts week-long Literacy Festival
July 25, 2018
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is hosting the Write On! Literacy Festival, featuring authors, workshops and activities celebrating writing, starting on Saturday, July 28 through Saturday, Aug. 4. The festival includes the…
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Traffic and safety improvements completed along Septima Clark Parkway
July 25, 2018
The city of Charleston Department of Traffic and Transportation has completed a series of traffic and safety improvements along the Septima Clark Parkway to increase the efficiency and security of…
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Bull Street’s Bone-In Barbeque head chef Scott Hall takes home Top Chef Honors at Palmetto Palate
July 25, 2018Scott Hall and the crew of Bone-In Barbeque, was named the 2018 Top Chef by a panel of judges at the South Carolina Farm Bureau (SCFB) Federation’s annual Palmetto Palate.…
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LCK welcomes Tyler Self as Project Manager
July 25, 2018
LCK announces the addition of Tyler Self to its team of project management professionals in Columbia. Self, a proven high achiever with nearly nine years of project management experience, is…
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My Carolina welcomes Robert Dozier as Alumni Association President and three new leaders to its Board of Governors
July 25, 2018
My Carolina welcomes Robert Dozier,’90, as President of the Alumni Association. Dozier will begin a two year term and preside over the 19 -member board. He succeeds Tommy Preston, ’07,…
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Lexington One promotes Williams to assistant principal
July 25, 2018The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Brienne C. Williams, instructional coach at Gilbert High School, to assistant principal at GHS. A Lexington District…
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Two-service veteran receives Quilt of Valor
July 25, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lt. Col. (Ret.) Howard Tobias Rowell, U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR), received what he describes as “the most comforting award” recognizing his…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2018-2019 Board of Directors
July 25, 2018As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new contributing members of the 2018-2019 Board of Directors. “Our board members are sincerely dedicated to…
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Collins & Lacy hires firm’s first Director of Business Development
July 25, 2018Kevin N. Floyd brings a decade of legal industry experience to firm Collins & Lacy has hired the firm’s first Director of Business Development. Kevin N. Floyd joined the firm…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union expanding corporate headquarters within Lancaster County
July 25, 2018
Nationally-ranked credit union investing $42 million in relocation Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a provider of financial services, announced it is relocating and expanding its corporate headquarters in Lancaster County. The…
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Joyner Commercial announces July transactions
July 25, 2018Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, is pleased to announce the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate professionals. Nelson…
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Joyner Commercial’s Matt Carter achieves SIOR designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
July 25, 2018Matt Carter of Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, has achieved the SIOR designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®.…
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13 organizations team up to attract talent to the construction industry
July 25, 201860 teens in Greenville, SC, get a hands-on introduction to dynamic careers in the trades Benjamin Franklin Experience (BFE) is a non-profit summer program through which teens have day-in-the-life experiences…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County earns another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
July 25, 2018With their fierce loyalty to the community and their financial stability, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has once again received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent…
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Jackson launches new experiential program for sales training, team building
July 25, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has launched a new experiential program for sales training, team building and problem solving…
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Ingevity establishing new corporate headquarters in Charleston County
July 25, 2018
Ingevity Corporation(NYSE: NGVT), a North Charleston-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, announced it is establishing a new corporate headquarters in Charleston County. Ingevity will invest $5 million in the project, which is…
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LS3P welcomes Thomas Jasper
July 25, 2018LS3P is pleased to welcome Thomas Jasper, who joins the firm’s Charleston office. Jasper earned both a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with a Fine Arts…
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Two-service veteran receives Quilt of Valor
July 25, 2018
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lt. Col. (Ret.) Howard Tobias Rowell, U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR), received what he describes as “the most comforting award” recognizing his…
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Lexington One promotes Williams to assistant principal
July 25, 2018
The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Brienne C. Williams, instructional coach at Gilbert High School, to assistant principal at GHS. A Lexington District…
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Collins & Lacy hires firm’s first Director of Business Development
July 25, 2018
Kevin N. Floyd brings a decade of legal industry experience to firm Collins & Lacy has hired the firm’s first Director of Business Development. Kevin N. Floyd joined the firm…
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United Way of the Midlands announces 2018-2019 Board of Directors
July 25, 2018
As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new contributing members of the 2018-2019 Board of Directors. “Our board members are sincerely dedicated to…
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City of Charleston call center now open
July 24, 2018
At a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning, Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the official opening of the city of Charleston’s new call center, the Citizen Services Desk, which connects residents to…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell adds two team members
July 24, 2018Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Alex Rosenbaum as accountant and Sheryl L. Gooch as office manager. Alex Rosenbaum and…
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North Charleston’s Aviation Business Park sells for $69 million: Lee & Associates Charleston represents the buyer in the 342,042 SF transaction
July 24, 2018The Aviation Business Park, a 342,042-SF business park facility that encompass seven buildings spread out over 29 acres located along Interstate 26 between Remount Road and Aviation Avenue was…
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Harper Corporation General Contractors launches new name and marketing tools to reflect growth and address client needs
July 24, 2018
After nearly 70 years in business, Harper Corporation General Contractors, a leading full-service Southeast regional construction management firm headquartered in Greenville, S.C., has refreshed its branding and marketing tools to…
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Southern First Bank reports second quarter 2018 results
July 24, 2018Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.5 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) awarded three-year CARF accreditation
July 24, 2018MIRCI has been accredited by CARF International for a period of three years, the maximum, for its Community Housing, Community Integration, Crisis Intervention, Outpatient Treatment, and Supported Living programs. This…
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Capital Rotary inducts Catherine Mabry
July 24, 2018New Capital Rotary member Catherine Mabry (center in photo) is welcomed to the club’s ranks by president Philip Flynn and sponsor Chris Myers. Mabry, who handles community outreach for Shives…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis returns more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to Department of Mental Health
July 24, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis returned more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to S.C. Department of Mental Health officials Monday, money that will be used to meet the emergency needs of…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood and three attorneys recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2018
July 24, 2018Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that the firm has been recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2018 (HNW) for North Carolina and South Carolina. Additionally, partners William L. Dennis, J. Tod…
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Ryan M. Lentz joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 24, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ryan M. Lentz has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. Although not an Upstate native, Lentz has…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two interns as employees
July 24, 2018Infinity Marketing warmly welcomes two previous interns as full-time employees. Sara Tompkins will be joining the team as Digital Designer and Aimee Foster as Media Coordinator. “Our interns here at…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis returns more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to Department of Mental Health
July 24, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis returned more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to S.C. Department of Mental Health officials Monday, money that will be used to meet the emergency needs of…
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Capital Rotary inducts Catherine Mabry
July 24, 2018
New Capital Rotary member Catherine Mabry (center in photo) is welcomed to the club’s ranks by president Philip Flynn and sponsor Chris Myers. Mabry, who handles community outreach for Shives…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) awarded three-year CARF accreditation
July 24, 2018
MIRCI has been accredited by CARF International for a period of three years, the maximum, for its Community Housing, Community Integration, Crisis Intervention, Outpatient Treatment, and Supported Living programs. This…
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Southern First Bank reports second quarter 2018 results
July 24, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.5 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the…
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Greenville set to welcome hundreds of nonprofit leaders
July 23, 2018Together SC, the state’s association of nonprofit organizations, has selected Greenville to serve as the host city for its annual SC Nonprofit Summit on March 11-13, 2019. The Nonprofit Summit…
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Jeff Parks joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 23, 2018Berkshire Hathaway Home Services C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jeff Parks has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. A native of Spartanburg, Parks attended Gardner…
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3Fold adds Jon Burr as traffic coordinator
July 23, 20183Fold, a Greenville-based growth agency, recently added Jon Burr as a traffic coordinator. Burr holds his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bob Jones University, where he was vice president of…
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WORLD announces southeast region finalist for 2018 Hope Awards
July 23, 2018WORLD Magazine announced the southeast finalist for the 13th annual Hope Awards for Effective Compassion: Jump Start, a Christ-centered prison and reentry ministry for men and women. The annual Hope…
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CONA introduces new foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Michael Le
July 23, 2018Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) announced the addition of foot and ankle specialist Dr. Michael Le to their practice. “CONA is proud to welcome Dr. Le, who brings expertise…
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Students are open for business opportunities
July 23, 2018Beginning Saturday, July 22, approximately 120 high school students will spend a week at Presbyterian College during the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s 35th Annual Business Week. The annual event…
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SC Secretary of State Hammond joins SC Attorney General Wilson, FTC and 49 other states in “Operation Donate With Honor” to combat fraudulent veterans-related charities
July 23, 2018
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has joined South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, theFederal Trade Commission, and law enforcement officials and charity regulators…
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South Carolina State Museum hosts events
July 23, 2018Friday Night Laser Lights, July 27 The State Museum has expanded Friday Night Laser Lights to now include even more musical and visual experiences. In addition to exciting laser shows, guests can now immerse themselves…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Interwoven: The Art of Indigo and Silver
July 23, 2018
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Interwoven: The Art of Indigo and Silver, on view at City Gallery August 25 through October 7, 2018. This exhibition features approximately 60…
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Discover this College of Charleston alum’s work during Shark Week
July 23, 2018Peter Lanier likes a good story. From politics, national security and international affairs, to sharks, loud cars and people living in the Alaskan wilderness: you name it – he’s produced media…
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The Brandon Agency tapped to provide strategic marketing for Hobcaw Barony
July 23, 2018
The Brandon Agency announces its marketing partnership with Hobcaw Barony — a 16,000-acre Grand Strand property dedicated to research and education. The agency will work as a strategic partner, providing public relations,…
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Interstate 85 lane closures northbound and southbound
July 23, 2018
Motorists should expect a right lane closure on Southbound I 85 from mile markers 80 to 77. There will also be a right lane closure Northbound starting at mile marker…
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