Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina selects Benedict College Junior Shawn Brown for its 2018-19 President’s Fellow
July 23, 2018
Mr. Shawn Brown, a rising junior at Benedict College has been selected to be the 2018-2019 Sisters of Charity Foundation’s Presidents Fellow. Brown was chosen from a pool of outstanding…
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JCS welcomes new employee
July 23, 2018Jumper Carter Sease/ Architects is proud to introduce Mr. Jian Huang. Jian first joined the Jumper Carter Sease team in 2016 as a summer intern and returned in 2017 after…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018
July 23, 2018
First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Cayce, S.C. Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office…
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Teacher of the Year finalists announced for the Charter Institute at Erskine
July 23, 2018Eight teachers from schools across the Palmetto state have been announced as finalists for the Charter Institute at Erskine’s Teacher of the Year award. The winner will be crowned…
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Gov. Henry McMaster appoints former S.C. Attorney General Charlie Condon as Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors
July 23, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as chairman of Santee Cooper’s board of directors. Mr. Condon will begin serving immediately. The…
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Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for second quarter of 2018
July 23, 2018
Carolina Financial Corporation announced financial results for the second quarter of 2018. Financial highlights at and for the three months ended June 30, 2018, include: Net income for the second…
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BIA members recognized by HBA of South Carolina awards
July 23, 2018BIA MEMBERS ACHIEVE HIGH HONORS AT STATE CONVENTION Home building industry professionals from the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina were awarded the Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s…
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LS3P congratulates John Bedell, Leadership Charleston Class of 2019
July 23, 2018LS3P congratulates John Bedell, AIA, LEED AP BD + C, NCARB who was recently selected as a member of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2019.…
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Movement Mortgage welcomes Tony Taveekanjana as National Sales Director
July 23, 2018
FORT MILL, SC – Movement Mortgage, a top 10 national retail mortgage lender, is pleased to welcome Tony Taveekanjana back to Movement as its National Sales Director. Taveekanjana, known affectionately…
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Schuff Steel Company launching York County operations
July 23, 2018
Steel Construction Services Provider Creating More Than 180 New Jobs Schuff Steel Company, part of the DBM Global Inc. family of companies and an operating subsidiary of HC2 Holdings, Inc.…
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A unique South Carolina legacy at the U.S. Army War College
July 23, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CARLISLE, PA – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V will make legacy history at the U.S. Army War College, later this week, when he…
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Jabrina Berry joins Colliers International’s Real Estate Management Services team
July 23, 2018
Jabrina Berry has joined Colliers International | South Carolina as an Assistant Property Manager in the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in Columbia. In this role, Berry will provide…
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Santee Cooper extends work to preserve Summer equipment
July 23, 2018
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors took action to extend its commitment to maintaining and preserving equipment at the V.C. Summer construction site through Dec. 31, 2018. The Board also…
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JCS welcomes new employee
July 23, 2018Jumper Carter Sease/ Architects is proud to introduce Mr. Jian Huang. Jian first joined the Jumper Carter Sease team in 2016 as a summer intern and returned in 2017 after…
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A unique South Carolina legacy at the U.S. Army War College
July 23, 2018
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CARLISLE, PA – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V will make legacy history at the U.S. Army War College, later this week, when he…
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BIA members recognized by HBA of South Carolina awards
July 23, 2018
BIA MEMBERS ACHIEVE HIGH HONORS AT STATE CONVENTION Home building industry professionals from the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina were awarded the Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s…
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Collins & Lacy creates government, ethics, and compliance practice
July 22, 2018
Michael Burchstead, leads legal work for public officials, political candidates, governmental entities, and other people or organizations with interests before the government Collins & Lacy law firm has created…
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University of South Carolina earns grant to fund childhood cancer research
July 22, 2018
Childhood cancer researchers often depend largely on private funding to get projects off the ground and to move novel treatment approaches to the next phase of testing, ultimately bringing better…
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Columbia business leader named new head of USC Foundations
July 22, 2018
The University of South Carolina Foundations announced Friday that Jason Caskey of the Elliott Davis accounting firm will serve as the new foundations president and chief executive officer. He will begin Aug.…
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Calling artist submissions for the 701 CCA Prize 2018
July 22, 2018
701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia, S.C., announces the fourth installment of the 701 CCA Prize, a biennial, juried art competition and exhibition for professional South Carolina artists 40…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018
July 22, 2018First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office of Mayor…
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S.C. earns high marks for fiscal transparency
July 22, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller My office was pleased to receive national attention recently for our efforts to shed light on how your tax dollars are spent. The state’s…
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Youth Corps – Inspiring Young People To Be Leaders – Students Can Still Apply
July 22, 2018Looking for a dynamic, life-changing leadership experience for young people you may know? Students can still apply for Youth Corps! To read a recent article in the Columbia Business Monthly…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018
July 22, 2018
First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office of Mayor…
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NORD Family Foundation continues contribution to MIRCI’s Supportive Housing Program for Youth and Housing and Homeless Services
July 20, 2018
The Nord Family Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) to support programs that serve mentally ill, homeless individuals in the greater Columbia and…
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Columbia Chamber honors Pamela P. Lackey at Annual Gala
July 20, 2018
AT&T South Carolina President named Columbia Chamber’s 2018 Ambassador of the Year. The Columbia Chamber will honor AT&T South Carolina President Pamela P. Lackey at the Chamber’s 116th Annual Gala, presented…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Home for a veteran
July 20, 2018On Sunday, July 22, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County will dedicate the 2018 Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in Greenville and…
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Jackson hires Jose Cubillan, Daniel Miller
July 20, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Jose Cubillan as staff accountant and Daniel Miller as performance service specialist. Cubillan…
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MAU Workforce Solutions acquires Atlanta-based 3Ci
July 20, 2018Two of Georgia’s most established independently owned workforce solutions companies are coming together, which means increased opportunity for the world’s best employers and top workforce talent to gain access to…
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HSB’s Meghan Riordan named President of the Warehouse Theatre Board
July 20, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Meghan Riordan has been elected President of the Warehouse Theatre Board of Directors. The Warehouse Theatre is home to numerous productions a year, as well as the…
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Greg Lapointe named president of South State Bank
July 20, 2018
South State Corporation announced the promotion of key leaders, as two of the company’s senior executives prepare for retirement. South State Bank President and CEO John F. Windley (65), a 43-year banking…
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Cliently receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
July 20, 2018
SC Launch, Inc. recently finalized an investment for Cliently, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Programs as a Client Company in July 2017. Cliently is…
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Ribbon cutting and grand opening of Sonny’s SportsPlex indoor courts facility in Northeast Columbia
July 20, 2018Hill Construction and Talmage Architects joined the owners of Sonny’s SportsPlex with a ribbon- cutting ceremony performed by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Sonny’s is an indoor courts facility…
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Ribbon cutting and grand opening of Sonny’s SportsPlex indoor courts facility in Northeast Columbia
July 20, 2018Hill Construction and Talmage Architects joined the owners of Sonny’s SportsPlex with a ribbon- cutting ceremony performed by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Sonny’s is an indoor courts facility…
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Vanity Salon debuts blowout bars at both salon locations
July 19, 2018
Vanity Salon announced the addition of full-service blowout bars inside each of their salon locations in Mount Pleasant and West Ashley. Vanity has teamed with BlowPro, the originators of the blowout craze, to…
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City receives AARP Community Challenge Grant
July 19, 2018
AARP has awarded the City of Greenville a $10,000 grant through its 2018 Community Challenge Grant Program. In its second year, the Community Challenge Grant Program provides “quick action” grant…
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Jeannette Schell joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 19, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Jeannette Schell as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Her passion for real estate began when she learned about the design and renovation…
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Cliently receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
July 19, 2018
SC Launch, Inc. recently finalized an investment for Cliently, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Programs as a Client Company in July 2017. Cliently is…
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Engenius CEO to judge web awards
July 19, 2018Chris Manley, the CEO and Founder of Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius, has been selected to judge the Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) Web Awards for the second…
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Charleston Basket Brigade receives $7,000 grant from The Exchange Club of Charleston
July 18, 2018Generous Donation Will Help Feed Roughly 230 Families This Thanksgiving The Charleston Basket Brigade (CBB), a nonprofit committed to bringing the community together to provide Thanksgiving meals to local families…
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Spirit Communications Park to host S.C. American Legion baseball championships
July 18, 2018Columbia’s Spirit Communications Park next week will host the S.C. American Legion state championship baseball tournament for the first time. Four teams will compete in the tournament July 25-27. Game times…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport continues to experience summer traffic growth
July 18, 2018
May and June passenger traffic at Columbia Metropolitan Airport saw a 9% increase over the same months last year. May and June saw passenger increases of 8,600 and 7,600 passengers,…
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Andrew Vaughan named 2018 Resident Physician of the Year
July 18, 2018Andrew Vaughan, M.D., family medicine resident physician, was named the 2018 Palmetto Health Resident Physician of the Year at the annual medical and dental resident physician’s graduation ceremony Thursday, June 7.…
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Compassion at the heart of Coroner’s Office services
July 18, 2018Family and friends gather for a July 12 burial ceremony at Richland County’s paupers’ cemetery. At the end of a dirt lane off Old Clemson Road, two dozen residents…
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33 years and counting: talented young artists grow their skills at Tri-District Arts Consortium
July 18, 2018
The arts make a difference. That has served as the theme of the Tri-District Arts Consortium (Tri-DAC) for over 30 years. Formed in 1985, Tri-DAC has offered fi ne arts summer…
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Xtra Inch 2018 First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore football camp comes to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, July 21
July 18, 2018
Football camps and community health fairs offered to First Choice plan members and public at no charge The Xtra Inch, in partnership with the First Choice Medicaid health plan, will hold its…
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Great Southern Homes earns multiple honors at SC HBA Conference
July 18, 2018
Great Southern Homes enjoyed a banner weekend with many honors and awards at the Home Builders Association of South Carolina (HBASC) Annual Conference held July 13-15, 2018 in Savannah, Georgia.…
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Mentors chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 14th class
July 18, 2018
Twenty-one innovative leaders who have made lasting impact on the state are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2019. Accomplished and successful, these mentors are diverse in thought…
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South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame inducts two new members
July 18, 2018Michael P. Nieri and J. Coleman Shouse The South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame trustees inducted Michael P. Nieri from Columbia, S.C. and J. Coleman Shouse from Greenville, S.C. …
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City to host quarterly conversation on fair housing and equal access – July 28
July 18, 2018The Community Development Department will host their quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” The quarterly conversations will address different issues regarding Equal Access/Fair…
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