BIA Awards Scholarships
July 2, 2018Forty-three Students Receive Scholarships From Building Industry Charitable Foundation Over the past seventeen years, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has awarded $543,500 in scholarships to children of members of…
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School District Five student featured in STEM Premier Top 100 rankings
July 2, 2018Dutch Fork High School rising senior Joshua Coleman has been named to STEM Premier’s Top 100. STEM Premier is an online solution that assists students in designing a career pathway,…
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Samsung celebrates one-year anniversary of landmark U.S. announcement
July 2, 2018
One year ago today, Samsung reached an agreement with the State of South Carolina to open a $380 million dollar state-of-art home appliance manufacturing plant in Newberry County. With the…
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On behalf of the Office of Clerk of Court Lisa Comer:
July 2, 2018
Due to an increase of inquiry and interest, South Carolina residents will soon be able to utilize the County of Lexington Clerk of Court’s Office to apply for new passports.…
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City’s Office of Business Opportunities welcomes Cromer’s P-Nuts to the Trestle District (NOMA)
July 2, 2018On Friday, June 29, 2018, the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) in conjunction with the North Columbia Business Association (NCBA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome…
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Flock and Rally expands with senior positions, including Merritt McNeely as VP of Marketing
July 2, 2018
Integrated communications firm, now in its eighth year, develops key positions to prepare for growth Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., has added two…
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BIA Awards Scholarships
July 2, 2018Forty-three Students Receive Scholarships From Building Industry Charitable Foundation Over the past seventeen years, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has awarded $543,500 in scholarships to children of members of…
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Richland County names RB Todd Consulting Engineers small local business enterprise
July 2, 2018
Richland County’s Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) has named RB Todd Consulting Engineers to its list of certified small, local business enterprises (SLBEs). The certification remains in effect for…
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Lon R. Gambrell joins Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P
July 1, 2018
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in Charleston, West Columbia, Greenville and Hartsville announced : Lon R. Gambrell has completed the…
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LRADAC celebrates 40th anniversary
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018, marked a major milestone for LRADAC: its 40th anniversary. While much has changed since July 1978, LRADAC is still dedicated and working to create and support pathways…
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No. 6 in the World
July 1, 2018
The University of South Carolina’s Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management (MSEM) program is ranked No. 6 in the world and No. 5 in North America according to…
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Interim Healthcare of the Upstate announces employee assistance fund
July 1, 2018
Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a locally owned and operated home health and hospice services provider, is pleased to announce the formation of the Ray Schroeder Employee Assistance Fund. Named…
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Executives from United Community Bank, Synovus and First Horizon tackle financial industry risks
July 1, 2018
The Upper South Carolina Chapter of The Risk Management Association (RMA) held a forum with three prominent Southeastern banking executives on Wednesday, June 20 in Greenville, S.C. to discuss the…
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SCDOT plans more paving projects for year 2 of the 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road
June 29, 2018
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has experienced a record-breaking year in the first year of the agency’s 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road. For the first time in the…
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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-16s flyover of Lake Murray on July 4th
June 29, 2018
The F-16s will perform a Salute from the (In)Shore of Lake Murray at 1:45 on July 4th Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic…
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LS3P continues to climb: Architectural Record Top 300 Architecture Firms ranking
June 29, 2018Architectural Record has ranked LS3P number 36 on its annual list of Top 300 Architecture Firms, a jump from number 44 in last year’s rankings. In architecture-only firms, LS3P ranks…
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LS3P continues to climb: Architectural Record Top 300 Architecture Firms ranking
June 29, 2018Architectural Record has ranked LS3P number 36 on its annual list of Top 300 Architecture Firms, a jump from number 44 in last year’s rankings. In architecture-only firms, LS3P ranks…
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Helping Hands for Rural Paws kicks off in Hollywood
June 28, 2018
Charleston Animal Society’s three-year rural animal welfare pilot program, “Helping Hands for Rural Paws,” launched on Saturday, June 23, in Hollywood, SC. Funded by WaterShed Animal Fund, the program will…
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GenCyber camp at The Citadel inspires future cybersecurity professionals
June 28, 2018In an effort to encourage local middle and high school students to pursue careers in the field of cybersecurity, The Citadel is hosting a weeklong summer GenCybercamp. GenCyber is a program…
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Holder Properties welcomes new tenants to River Oaks Center
June 28, 2018
Holder Properties, a privately held full-service commercial real estate developer, announced today that three companies have signed leases at its River Oaks Center office building located in North Charleston, SC.…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transaction in the Charleston area:
June 28, 2018
Red Bull North America, Inc. executed a new lease to remain in their current distribution warehouse for another three years. Located in the Shellmore Business Center on Johnnie Dodds Blvd.…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation declares dividend
June 28, 2018
The Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation, the parent company for The Bank of South Carolina, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share to shareholders…
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Local students win art scholarships from national nonprofit StriveTogether
June 28, 2018Two students in the tri-county region were named recipients of the Art Inspires scholarship by StriveTogether, a national nonprofit working to improve education for every child. Students in nearly 70 communities across the…
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“All of Us” resource center for homeless citizens now open
June 28, 2018
Today, Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg, members of city council and the Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing and We Are Family participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for…
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Santee Cooper extends economic development revolving loan program
June 28, 2018
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the extension of the utility’s Economic Development Revolving Loan Program at its meeting on Monday, June 25. The extension of the loan program…
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LS3P welcomes Bria Prioleau
June 28, 2018LS3P is pleased to welcome Bria Prioleau, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as an Architect. Prioleau earned a Master of Architecture and Urban Design from the University of North…
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LS3P welcomes Annie Linn Johnson
June 28, 2018LS3P is pleased to welcome Annie Linn Johnson, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as an Office Manager. Johnson, who is enrolled in the University of South Carolina and pursuing…
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Kershaw County named All-America City
June 28, 2018Kershaw County has been named a 2018 All-America City by the National Civic League at its annual awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado. Twenty finalists were selected to provide a community…
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SCANA reduces quarterly dividend rate by 80 percent
June 28, 2018
SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 12.37 cents per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. The quarterly cash dividend has been reduced from…
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Synthomer expanding its manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
June 28, 2018
British-based Chemical Company Investing $16 Million Synthomer announced plans to expand its existing manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County. The company is investing $16 million and is expected to create 10…
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AT&T South Carolina State President Pamela Lackey announces intention to retire
June 28, 2018
After more than 20 years with AT&T, Pamela Lackey, President of AT&T South Carolina, has announced her intention to retire, effective June 30, 2018. “I feel so very blessed to have…
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Container Maintenance Corporation launching Dillon County facility
June 28, 2018
New facility will support Inland Port Dillon and create 54 new jobs Container Maintenance Corporation today announced plans to open a new facility in Dillon County. Designed to support the newly-opened…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $95,000 to 5 organizations
June 28, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2018 Collaboration for Ministry Initiative (CMI) grants totaling $95,000 to five organizations. This Initiative was established in 2003…
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First robotic assisted joint replacement surgery in the Midlands
June 28, 2018
Providence Health performed the Midlands’ first robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery yesterday with great success. This robotic technology transforms the way partial knee, total knee and total hip replacements are performed. People…
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Kershaw County named All-America City
June 28, 2018Kershaw County has been named a 2018 All-America City by the National Civic League at its annual awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado. Twenty finalists were selected to provide a community…
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LS3P welcomes Annie Linn Johnson
June 28, 2018
LS3P is pleased to welcome Annie Linn Johnson, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as an Office Manager. Johnson, who is enrolled in the University of South Carolina and pursuing…
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LS3P welcomes Bria Prioleau
June 28, 2018
LS3P is pleased to welcome Bria Prioleau, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as an Architect. Prioleau earned a Master of Architecture and Urban Design from the University of North…
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NP Strategy continues expansion with addition of video services manager
June 27, 2018
Growing client demand spurs growth for strategic communications firm NP Strategy welcomed former journalist and professional videographer, Taylor Kearns, to their strategic communications team, as video services manager. With more than…
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Palmetto Health recognizes Richland Northeast High School for excellence
June 27, 2018
Palmetto Health recently recognized Richland Northeast High School as the 2018 Teen Talk School of the Year. This award honors a school for its excellence in supporting the teen program…
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Sustainable Midlands announces line-up for 9th annual Tasty Tomato Festival
June 27, 2018
On Saturday, August 11th, 2018, Sustainable Midlands will be hosting the 9th Annual Tasty Tomato Festival. The Midlands community is invited to come together to celebrate local food and the champion of the…
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Lindsey Halter joins the Carolina Retail Experts Team
June 27, 2018
The Charleston office of Lee & Associates announces that Lindsey Halter has joined the Carolina Retail Experts Team. Lindsey is a Retail Brokerage Associate with Lee & Associates in Charleston,…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith expands sports studio with national leadership
June 27, 2018
With strong momentum and a growing sports architecture portfolio, McMillan Pazdan Smith has added significant depth to their talented team with the addition of Geoff Clever, AIA. In his role…
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SC State enters historic international partnership with Oxford
June 27, 2018
SC State University has entered into a historic international partnership with St Hugh’s College of Oxford University in England. Through the pilot Summer Chemistry Exchange Program, five SC State chemistry…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates represented the seller in the sale of a 9,000 SF industrial facility in North Charleston, SC
June 27, 2018
Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates represented the Seller, 7399 Cross County Road Investments Co, LLC in the sale of a 9,000 SF Industrial Facility in located at 7399 Cross County Road in…
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SBA increases disaster recovery lending for small businesses through Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program
June 27, 2018The U.S. Small Business Administration prides itself in the efforts it takes to help small business owners recover from disasters. The SBA 7(a) Loan Program is aiding in that effort…
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Jon-Michael Brock of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the tenant in the lease of a 10,000 SF industrial facility in North Charleston, SC
June 27, 2018Jon-Michael Brock of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Tenant, Vacation Property Group, in the Lease of a 10,000 SF industrial facility located at 5465 Woodbine Ave in North Charleston, SC. The…
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The COMET welcomes Jacqueline “Jackie” Boulware to the board
June 27, 2018
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) welcomed Jackie Boulware to the Board of Directors in May. She was appointed by the Richland County Legislative Delegation in Columbia, SC. Boulware is…
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Re-energize local teens as peak of summer vacation hits
June 27, 2018
Richland Library Braces for National Anti-Boredom Month As the middle of summer vacation approaches, are you running low on ideas to keep your teens busy, active and excited? Richland Library is looking…
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ASAP Heating and Air acquires GreenHome Solutions
June 27, 2018
ASAP Heating and Air announces its expansion with the acquisition of GreenHome Solutions. ASAP Heating and Air knew the importance of advancing its HVAC company through a buy out as…
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House passes VC Summer conference committee reports
June 27, 2018
Provides Rate Relief and Repeals Base Load Review Act Provisions included in conference reports on S. 954 and H.4375: Reduces the nuclear surcharge from over 18% to 3.19% by removing…
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