Explore North Myrtle Beach celebrates USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award contest
April 10, 2018
Cherry Grove Pier Named Best Beach in South Carolina From Hilton Head to the Grand Strand, South Carolina’s shores are lined with gorgeous beaches making the Palmetto State a perfect…
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College of Charleston supports teaching students amid a challenging climate
April 10, 2018The profession of K-12 education has been making a lot of headlines lately with teachers striking for better pay and school funding in West Virginia, Kentucky and Oklahoma. And the…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS awarded sales professional eCertified designation
April 10, 2018
Ever on the cutting edge of real estate technology, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced today that Charlene Panek has received Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ distinguished eCertified The Next…
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Basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns top the list of leading causes of eye injuries
April 10, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April More than 40 percent…
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SCDOT Rural Roads Safety Program awards first two projects
April 10, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pleased to announce the awarding of the following projects as a part of the SCDOT’s Rural Roads Safety Program. Lexington County- US…
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RBC Aerostructures growing its Oconee County operations
April 10, 2018
Company Investing $3.8 Million in Manufacturing Facility Expansion RBC Aerostructures, a provider of control rods and precision machined parts to aerospace and defense customers, is expanding its existing Oconee County…
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RBC Aerostructures growing its Oconee County operations
April 10, 2018
Company Investing $3.8 Million in Manufacturing Facility Expansion RBC Aerostructures, a provider of control rods and precision machined parts to aerospace and defense customers, is expanding its existing Oconee County…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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CarolinaPower wins National Excellence in Construction Award
April 10, 2018
CarolinaPower, a leading Carolinas-based electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, was recognized nationally by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for its exemplary performance as electrical contractor for…
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Jasmine Road announces Messick as new Executive Director
April 10, 2018
The board of directors of Jasmine Road recently announced that Beth Messick has been selected as the nonprofit’s new Executive Director. Jasmine Road is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes Leeann Mustain to the firm
April 10, 2018Studio 2LR announced that Leeann Mustain has joined their design team. Ms. Mustain earned her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees from Judson University in Elgin Illinois.…
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Columbia College holds inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction
April 10, 2018
Columbia College recognized the 2018 Class of its Athletic Hall of Fame during Alumnae Weekend. The inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in the Porter Gymnasium on…
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Pope Flynn launches tenth anniversary celebrations of firm founding
April 10, 2018
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance, governmental law, and procurement and construction, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its founding throughout the year with celebration events around…
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Pope Flynn launches tenth anniversary celebrations of firm founding
April 10, 2018
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance, governmental law, and procurement and construction, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its founding throughout the year with celebration events around…
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Waldrop, Inc. announces leadership changes as part of planned succession plan
April 10, 2018
Waldrop, Inc., a leading full-service mechanical contracting firm, announces changes in its leadership team with Dennis Pruitt assuming the role of President of the company and Bill Caldwell moving into…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes Leeann Mustain to the firm
April 10, 2018
Studio 2LR announced that Leeann Mustain has joined their design team. Ms. Mustain earned her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees from Judson University in Elgin Illinois.…
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Basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns top the list of leading causes of eye injuries
April 10, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April More than 40 percent…
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Beyond Home Runs and Touchdowns: COR’s Emerging Columbia Series presents Sports in the Midlands + Their Impact – April 18
April 10, 2018Wednesday, April 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Columbia Opportunity Resource invites the community to take a deep dive into the world of sports in the capital city region when they present…
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NAI Avant receives multiple CoStar Power Broker Awards
April 10, 2018
NAI Avant was recently awarded Top Leasing Firm and Top Sales Firm in the Columbia, SC market for Costar’s 2017 Power Broker Awards. Every year CoStar Power Broker Awards celebrates…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 9
April 9, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/06/2018 to 04/12/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 A Quiet Place PG13 Paramount 1 3,508 $50,203,562 $50,203,562…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 9
April 9, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/06/2018 to 04/12/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 A Quiet Place PG13 Paramount 1 3,508 $50,203,562 $50,203,562…
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Pawmetto Lifeline’s 2018 Bark To The Park – April 14
April 9, 2018
Dogs will be trotting in tutus at Pawmetto Lifeline’s 10th Annual Bark To The Park walk for the homeless pets on Saturday, April 14, at Finlay Park in downtown Columbia. McDaniels Subaru of Columbia will once again…
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FEMA approves $1.6 million to Richland County for sewer line restoration
April 9, 2018
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the following information this week about providing grant money to reimburse Richland County for money spent repairing sewer lines damaged by the October…
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Cayce ranks high in list of easiest places to sell a home
April 9, 2018
SmartAsset, a financial advisory website, recently conducted a study using their interactive “Healthy Housing Markets” calculator to find which cities in South Carolina prove to be easiest to sell a home.…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing wins regional 2018 American Advertising Federation ADDY® Awards
April 9, 2018
BRIGHT+CO Marketing, a full-service marketing company, is a 2018 regional ADDY winner in the American Advertising Awards for the AFF District 3 which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.…
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Caliber Collision says “Fill ‘er Up” with donations for 7th Annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive
April 9, 2018
Caliber Collision, the largest collision repair company in the country, is asking its customers, business partners and the public to “fill ‘er up” by donating grocery bags full of food…
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The COMET is accepting applications for the upcoming Transit Leadership Academy
April 9, 2018
The COMET is accepting applications for the upcoming Transit Leadership Academy, starting Monday April 23rd and running until June 11, 2018. This program will last for eight consecutive Mondays, from 5:50pm to 8:00pm,…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Spartanburg celebrates Grand Opening, Artist Reception, and 85th Anniversary – April 19
April 9, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine will host a Grand Opening of its new headquarters at 151 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue and Artist Reception on Thursday, April 19. The party will feature the artwork…
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April is “Second Chance Month” in the City of Greenville
April 9, 2018
Mayor Knox White has proclaimed April as “Second Chance Month” in the city of Greenville. The proclamation aims to honor the tireless work carried out by the Greenville Re-entry Coalition, a…
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CDS Hockey Night with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits
April 9, 2018
The 2018 CDS Night with the Swamp Rabbits raised over $11,247 for the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). CDS families enjoyed the game and participated in pregame activities such as…
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Duke Energy awards $30,000 to Peace Center’s Field Trip Performance Series
April 9, 2018
The Peace Center has received a $30,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation supporting the 2017-2018 Field Trip Performance Series, one of the Peace Center’s Community Impact initiatives. On the…
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Greenville Country Club expands its service team
April 9, 2018
Greenville Country Club recently expanded its guest services team with the promotion of Julia Bankert (pictured) to Membership Director and addition of Mikaela Freeman as Private Events Director. Julia Bankert…
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Ford Motor Company to sponsor Clemson Deep Orange 10 autonomous vehicle prototype
April 9, 2018
Ford Motor Company will sponsor the 10th generation Deep Orange vehicle prototype designed and conceived by automotive engineering students at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). Deep Orange is…
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Ford Motor Company to sponsor Clemson Deep Orange 10 autonomous vehicle prototype
April 9, 2018
Ford Motor Company will sponsor the 10th generation Deep Orange vehicle prototype designed and conceived by automotive engineering students at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). Deep Orange is…
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SC DSS marks Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 9, 2018
Each April, the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) joins Children’s Trust of South Carolina, the state’s affiliate organization for Prevent Child Abuse America, and other statewide and…
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Homelessness Among Youth Needs Understanding
April 9, 2018An “understanding gap” affects the problem of homelessness among people 17-24 years of age in the Midlands, according to Stacey Atkinson and Jacquan Riley, guest speakers at Capital Rotary’s April…
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Homelessness Among Youth Needs Understanding
April 9, 2018An “understanding gap” affects the problem of homelessness among people 17-24 years of age in the Midlands, according to Stacey Atkinson and Jacquan Riley, guest speakers at Capital Rotary’s April…
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Stevens & Wilkinson structural engineer named one of The State’s Top 20 Under 40
April 9, 2018
Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced today David McNeice, associate structural engineer, was named Top 20 Under 40 by The State newspaper. The State’s…
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FEMA approves $1.6 million to Richland County for sewer line restoration
April 6, 2018
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the following information this week about providing grant money to reimburse Richland County for money spent repairing sewer lines damaged by the October…
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Caldwell Commercial listing | 102 Sangaree Pkwy, Summerville, SC
April 6, 2018Caldwell Commercial announces it’s new listing at 102 Sangaree Pkwy in Summerville , SC. This 1,520 SF office space is listed for $12.50 PSF, it is the perfect location for…
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First Reliance Bank names Ben Brazell President South Carolina
April 6, 2018
Rapidly growing First Reliance Bank promotes one of its top executives to the position of President of South Carolina. Banking executive Ben Brazell has been promoted to the role of…
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Tim Callahan joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 6, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tim Callahan has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Callahan has been a real estate salesperson for the…
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Engenius hires new content strategist
April 6, 2018
Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius has hired Britany Ochalek as a content strategist. Ochalek will develop strategies for client websites and help structure website content effectively. Ochalek…
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Habitat for Humanity Greenville County dedicates home to Acevedo Family
April 6, 2018
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County dedicated another home for the Acevedo family in the Grace Point community. This is the eighth home to be dedicated in the…
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SCBIO presents PitchRounds at SEMDA MedTech conference – May 2-4
April 6, 2018South Carolina Inventors convene to present ideas to Venture Capitalists The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association driven to make the southeast a world-class region for…
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Savannah Lakes Lodge property sells for $2.569 million
April 6, 2018McCORMICK, SC – Wednesday’s auction of the conference center formerly known as Savannah Lakes Lodge drew a capacity crowd and produced a bidding contest that resulted in a total price of $2,569,600. John Dixon &…
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City of Columbia launches “Enjoy SC: An Experience of South Carolina Arts & Culture at the State House”
April 6, 2018
The City of Columbia, in collaboration with several community organizations, announces that it will use a Knight Cities Challenge grant to host “Enjoy SC: An Experience of South Carolina Arts…
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SC students can win $2,000 for college
April 6, 2018
What’s “Your Big Idea” about the First Amendment? One high-schooler will win a $2,000 scholarship by sharing their ideas about free speech in an Instagram video. The SC Bar Young…
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SC students can win $2,000 for college
April 6, 2018
What’s “Your Big Idea” about the First Amendment? One high-schooler will win a $2,000 scholarship by sharing their ideas about free speech in an Instagram video. The SC Bar Young…
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