Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners selected to 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
May 14, 2018
The three founding partners from Gaffney Lewis & Edwards have been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers List as top attorneys. Each year, no more than five percent…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline attorney on Super Lawyer list 11th consecutive year
May 14, 2018
The law firm of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that Kristine Cato has been selected for the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. This is the 11th…
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Three HSB attorneys named to leadership roles with SC Bar Young Lawyers Division
May 14, 2018Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys have been elected to leadership positions with the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division. Mary Cothonneau Eldridge, an associate in our Columbia office, will serve as…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names new managers at three branches
May 14, 2018SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands, has named new managers at three branches in Sumter and Lugoff. All of the new branch managers were…
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Greater Lexington Chamber to host Gov. McMaster for small business roundtable – May 30
May 14, 2018
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday, May 30 at noon at its facility on West Main Street in downtown Lexington for a…
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Prevent the Pain of Shingles: Why You Should Obtain the New Two-Shot Vaccine
May 14, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize it, but the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new vaccine that is 90% effective in…
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Carnival Cruise Line will offer first Cuba cruises from Charleston
May 11, 2018
Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its cruises to Cuba with the addition of 23 three- to five-day sailings to Havana in 2019-20 aboard five different ships departing from four convenient East Coast homeports –…
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Meritor expanding Clarendon County manufacturing operations
May 11, 2018Company Investing $5.2 Million in Assembly Line Upgrades Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle markets, is expanding its existing operations in Clarendon…
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Four Midlands companies on the Forbes 500 list of the 2018 Best Employers in America
May 11, 2018
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is one of four Midlands companies named to the Forbes 500 list of the 2018 Best Employers in America. The others include the…
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Three Xtra Inch 2018 First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore Football Camps continue throughout South Carolina
May 11, 2018Football 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 three…
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Dominion Energy awards $1 million in grants to improve environment, encourage stewardship
May 11, 2018
Nearly 130 non-profit organizations and schools to share funding Grants support environmental education and stewardship initiatives in 12 states Since 2003, nearly $32 million donated to projects that protect and…
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Teens Take Town! at Town Theatre – May 19-20
May 11, 2018
TEENS TAKE TOWN Don’t miss a fantastic collection of song and dance from some of Town Theatre’s up-and-coming performers! With selections like “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman, “Brand…
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BIA announces Tour of Homes
May 11, 2018
The Building Industry of Central South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2018 Tour of Homes. The area’s largest scattered-site Open House of new construction homes, the annual Tour showcases…
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Scott & Corley, P.A. Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, named to the 2018 Super Lawyers list
May 10, 2018
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott, has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine and is a 2018 Super Lawyers selection for his work in the area of…
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BIA announces Tour of Homes
May 10, 2018The Building Industry of Central South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2018 Tour of Homes. The area’s largest scattered-site Open House of new construction homes, the annual Tour showcases…
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School District Five announces associate principal at Irmo High School
May 10, 2018
School administrator Jay Clark has been named associate principal at Irmo High School. Clark will join Dr. Robin Hardy, who takes over as principal after David Riegel announced plans to…
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School District Five announces Teacher of the Year, Support Employee of the Year
May 10, 2018Lexington-Richland School District Five announced its new Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year during a May 9 ceremony. Ali Hendrick and Barrett Isbell Ali…
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More than 2,200 degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded at Midlands Technical College Commencement
May 10, 2018
Midlands Technical College (MTC) awarded more than 2,200 degrees, diplomas, and certificates to students from more than 100 academic programs during its commencement May 9, 2018, at the Colonial Life…
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Bringing design to Devine
May 10, 2018Devine Street is now even more beautiful with the addition of “wrapped” traffic light control boxes lining Columbia’s premier shopping district. This project is a joint effort between the Devine…
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Corey Evans receives Tri-County Technical College’s Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence
May 10, 2018
Corey Evans, an instructor in the Humanities department who also teaches developmental English and college skills classes for the Comprehensive Studies department, was honored May 7 with the highest award…
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Today is the beginning of next chapter in your lives, Boeing Executive tells Tri-County’s Class of 2018
May 10, 2018
Today is just the beginning of the next chapter in your lives, Tommy Preston, a Pickens County native who serves as director of National Strategy and Engagement and Government Operations…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School is nationally recognized
May 10, 2018In its 2018 review, U. S. News and World Report recognizes Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) as one of its U. S. News Best High Schools. The Best High…
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Denise Bailey receives Distinguished Alumni Award
May 10, 2018
When Denise Bailey graduated from Tri-County Technical College’s Accounting program in 2004, she narrowed her entry-level career options down to two areas in public accounting –tax or audit compliance. She…
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Jackson hires Benedict Wikle, John Novelli
May 10, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Benedict Wikle as performance service specialist and John Novelli as courier. In his new…
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Duck Derby 2018 achieved record breaking attendance
May 10, 2018
The 14th Annual Reedy Falls Duck Derby accomplished a new record this past weekend. For the first time in the event’s history, participants adopted all 10,000 yellow rubber ducks. Having…
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“Hop In” rides are coming to Greenville with Locally Epic’s help
May 10, 2018
Getting around the picturesque downtown Greenville is about to get easier. Locally Epic is partnering with Rogers EV and Star EV to use an electric LSV vehicle that will pick…
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Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 10
May 10, 2018
. . . Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. . . . .…
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GADC announces strong job growth & investment for 2017; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award
May 10, 2018Greenville County announces $336 million invested, 1,789 jobs announced; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award for impact, contributions The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality…
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Complete PR’s “The Buzz” wins third consecutive Award
May 10, 2018
Following two fresh wins from Muse Creative Awards and Hermes Awards, Complete Public Relations has added yet another award under their belt for the company’s blog “The Buzz.” The South…
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Endeavor hires Alan Grubbs as the coworking space’s new community manager
May 10, 2018
Grubbs brings strong technology and creative industries experience to support Endeavor members Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that Alan Grubbs has been hired…
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Rotary contributes to polio eradication effort
May 10, 2018Rotary clubs worldwide are the heart and soul of an unprecedented effort to eradicate polio, an effort leading to a 99% drop in cases of the once-widespread disease. Capital Rotary…
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Wartime chaplain building CIU’s chaplaincy program
May 10, 2018By Thomas S. Mullikin In the wake of a marked rise in both mental health and spiritual well-being issues – and a dearth of Christian outreach programs to deal…
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Rotary contributes to polio eradication effort
May 10, 2018
Rotary clubs worldwide are the heart and soul of an unprecedented effort to eradicate polio, an effort leading to a 99% drop in cases of the once-widespread disease. Capital Rotary…
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Wartime chaplain building CIU’s chaplaincy program
May 10, 2018
By Thomas S. Mullikin In the wake of a marked rise in both mental health and spiritual well-being issues – and a dearth of Christian outreach programs to deal…
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GADC announces strong job growth & investment for 2017; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award
May 10, 2018Greenville County announces $336 million invested, 1,789 jobs announced; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award for impact, contributions The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality…
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School District Five names new principal of Chapin High School
May 9, 2018
Veteran school administrator Michael Ames has been named the next principal of Chapin High School. Ames has been principal of Edisto High School since 2016, and previously served as an…
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School District Five names new director of adult education
May 9, 2018
Veteran school administrator Paula Wright has been named the new director of adult education for Lexington-Richland School District Five. Wright has served as assistant principal for instruction at Chapin High…
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Columbia Water invites customers to ‘Protect the Source’ during 2018 Drinking Water Week
May 9, 2018
Columbia Water today kicked off this year’s Drinking Water Week with an invitation to “Protect the Source” throughout our water service territory. Columbia Water, the American Water Works Association and the water…
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Richland One announces principal appointment
May 9, 2018
Richland One announces that Linda Pratt has been appointed to serve as principal of Carver-Lyon Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year. Pratt previously served as principal of Holiday Hill…
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Richland County staffs recycling drop-off site on Clemson Road
May 9, 2018
Richland County is staffing the recycling collection site on Clemson Road to help reduce illegal dumping and keep the location tidy. The collection site, located at 900 Clemson Road in…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area:
May 9, 2018
PrimeLending leased 8,013 sq.ft. of office space at 750 Executive Center Dr., Greenville, SC. Laura Harmon handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant.
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Mother and Daughter Graduate Together, Begin New Phases of Their Lives
May 9, 2018
May 7 was a bittersweet day for Regina Wherry, 52, and Jasmine Brotemarkte, 22, a mother and daughter from Anderson who spent the last two years as Tri-County Technical College…
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Folly Association of Business donates $25,000 from festivals to local charities and the City of Folly Beach
May 9, 2018
The Folly Association of Business (FAB) is honored to donate $25,000 in proceeds from the three FAB hosted events that have taken place so far this year: the New Year’s…
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Junior League of Columbia awards $150,000 to Greater Midlands non-profits
May 9, 2018
The Junior League of Columbia has awarded a total of $150,000 to Greater Midlands non-profits that proposed transformational projects and initiatives addressing poverty and basic needs of children and families…
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Statewide High School Competition awards $6,000 in seed money to teen entrepreneurs
May 9, 2018Three students from Charleston place in competition, with top two winning additional grand prize trip to NYC. Thirty six South Carolina high school students stepped into the shoes of entrepreneurs…
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Mayor Tecklenburg Urges County Council to Move Forward with Pitchfork Plan for Johns Island
May 9, 2018
Today, Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg sent a letter to Charleston County Council Chairman Vic Rawl urging County Council to move forward with plans to “fund, design, and construct both…
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For Second Straight Year, North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Wins Crisis Communication and Issues Management Award
May 9, 2018
At this year’s South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) annual Mercury Awards, the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB claimed the top honors…
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Citadel Board of Visitors appoints Sams as interim president
May 9, 2018
Lt. Gen. John Sams to lead until new president, Walters, can join the college The Citadel Board of Visitors named Lt. Gen. John B. Sams, Jr., USAF (Ret.) as interim president effective…
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CBRE’s Chip Shealy, SIOR, achieves designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
May 9, 2018Chip Shealy, a vice president with CBRE, has achieved the SIOR Office Specialist designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®. The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®…
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YMCA of Greenville raises record-breaking $1.2 million for annual scholarship campaign
May 9, 20182018 annual campaign total is the largest amount raised in YMCA of Greenville’s history YMCA of Greenville announces that it has raised a record-breaking $1,205,982 for its annual scholarship…
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