CPD Officers receive Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards from Veterans Club
July 26, 2018Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announces that two Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers were recently honored by a veterans group for their outstanding dedication and service to the law enforcement…
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Gray Collegiate Academy teacher nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year award
July 26, 2018
Judy Lang didn’t realize years ago the impact she would have on young people. The science teacher at Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia was recently nominated for the 2018-2019…
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State Museum to offer free general admission to children 12 and under
July 26, 2018
The South Carolina State Museum is providing *free general admission to children 12 years old and younger starting Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, August 12. Guests can explore four floors of permanent…
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CAE’s Chappelle Broome to serve on the STSM Board
July 26, 2018
Chappelle Broome, Director of Human Resources and Diversity, at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, has been selected to serve on the Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) 2018-2019 Board of Directors.…
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Joining forces to transform lives
July 26, 2018Summer months are a struggle for charities. People tend to open their wallets around the holiday season (which is important,) but charities operate year-round and for numerous reasons the summer…
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Ridgeland Pellet Company launching new manufacturing operations in Jasper County
July 26, 2018Company making $8.1 million investment in Ridgeland, S.C. facility Ridgeland Pellet Company, LLC today announced plans to launch new manufacturing operations in Jasper County. The company’s $8.1 million investment is…
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108 children attend Salvation Army summer camp programs
July 26, 2018The Salvation Army of the Midlands provided a summer camping experience to 83 local Children at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina . In addition, The Salvation Army also…
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First Citizens Bank, Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. announce merger agreement
July 26, 2018
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) and Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. (“Palmetto Heritage Bancshares”) announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. Palmetto Heritage Bancshares provides…
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UofSC’s McKissick Museum showcases Jonathan Green art through Aug. 4
July 26, 2018Eleven hand-drawn lithographs by Lowcountry artist Jonathan Green are on display at the University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum as a limited engagement through Aug. 4. Considered one of the…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announces The Point and Blissful Dreams Rescue Ranch as July Give Back Grant recipients
July 26, 2018LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announced today that The Point and Blissful Dreams Rescue Ranch have been chosen as recipients of the company’s July Give Back Grant. The Give Back…
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Joseph Kinyoun joins Meridian Energy & Environment
July 26, 2018Meridian Energy & Environment, LLC, announced that Joseph Kinyoun has joined the firm’s engineering team. Kinyoun recently graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology with a B.S. degree in chemical…
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Trident Technical College Main Campus renamed Thornley Campus
July 26, 2018Trident Technical College’s Main Campus became the Thornley Campus July 24 after the college’s Area Commission voted to rename the campus to honor Dr. Mary Thornley, the college’s longtime president.…
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Josh Tew of Flagship Properties accepted into Leadership Greenville Class 45
July 26, 2018Josh Tew, Vice President of Flagship Properties’ commercial division, has been selected for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Greenville Class 45. Leadership Greenville is the Chamber’s 10-month leadership development…
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108 children attend Salvation Army summer camp programs
July 26, 2018
The Salvation Army of the Midlands provided a summer camping experience to 83 local Children at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina . In addition, The Salvation Army also…
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Sloan Appliance Service receives national award
July 25, 2018
Whirlpool Corporation announced the recipients of “Excellence in Service” Awards for their national Whirlpool Factory Certified Care service network at their annual convention in Tucson, Arizona. For the second year…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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