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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Retailers: get the skinny on Sales and Use Tax straight from the source
July 23, 2018The SCDOR is offering a Sales and Use Tax seminar for the retail industry on August 21, 2018 in Beaufort. This seminar will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and costs $50 to…
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Steve Babb joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 23, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Steve Babb as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Steve joins Caine from another Upstate firm. With 25 years of experience as a…
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Streambank stabilization project to begin in Cleveland Park
July 23, 2018Work is scheduled to begin this week on a streambank stabilization project in Cleveland Park. The project limits are from just upstream of Cleveland Street on the Reedy River to…
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Julie Fowler joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 23, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Julie Fowler as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Though Julie has traveled the world via airplanes and RVs, she has called Greenville…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 23
July 23, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/20/2018 to 07/26/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Equalizer 2 R Sony 1 3,388 $36,011,640 $36,011,640…
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Richland Two school partners with local agencies for active shooter exercise
July 23, 2018
Richland School District Two, in partnership with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland County Emergency Services as well as the City of Columbia: 911 Communications Center, Fire Department and Emergency…
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Some residents to receive notice of property value increases
July 23, 2018About 18,300 property owners will soon receive notice that their property value has increased. Each year, the Richland County Assessor’s Office sends Notices of Classification, Appraisal and Assessment of Real…
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Palmetto Health named finalist for International Hospital Federation Award
July 23, 2018
Palmetto Health is one of three health systems in the United States to be named as a finalist for the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Award program. The award recognizes innovation,…
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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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