NAI Charleston facilitates investment sale of Dollar General in Ravenel, South Carolina
March 27, 2018NAI Charleston announced that Broker-in-Charge/Partner Thomas Boulware, CCIM recently facilitated the investment sale of the Dollar General at 6143 Savannah Highway in Ravenel, SC. Palmetto Plaza of Moncks Corner, LLC…
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First Reliance Bank names Ben Brazell President of South Carolina
March 27, 2018Rapidly 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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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta awards local restaurants for best tacos, cocktails and sides
March 27, 2018
Last Sunday’s second annual Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta, hosted by High Spirits Hospitality, celebrated the talents of local chefs and bartenders with a competition for best local tacos, cocktails, and…
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CarolinaPower’s Chris Moore promoted to Vice President & General Manager
March 27, 2018Chris Moore has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager of CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, healthcare and federal market sectors in the two-state Carolinas…
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Megan Early-Soppa selected to Hispanic Alliance of South Carolina Board of Directors
March 27, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that Megan Marie Early-Soppa has been appointed to the Hispanic Alliance of South Carolina 2018 board of directors. She will serve a two-year term. Early-Soppa…
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Morgan and Byrd receive statewide recognition from SC/NSPRA for their leadership in school communications
March 27, 2018The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA), the largest statewide organization devoted to effective school communications, announced Kershaw County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Morgan…
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Lyndey Ritz Zwing named Young Lawyer of the Year by South Carolina Bar
March 27, 2018
Attorney Lyndey Ritz Zwing of the Adams and Reese Columbia office was named the 2018 South Carolina Bar Young Lawyer of the Year for outstanding contributions to the community and…
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Collins & Lacy attorney becomes first female from South Carolina to join National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
March 27, 2018
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that attorney Ellen Adams has been inducted into the South Carolina chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN), America’s largest professional association of…
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LS3P welcomes Beth Florence
March 27, 2018LS3P welcomed Beth Florence, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as an Interior Designer. Florence, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Winthrop University, brings over…
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First Reliance Bank names Ben Brazell President of South Carolina
March 27, 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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NAI Avant closes ±38 acre Blythewood land sale
March 27, 2018
NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±38 acres of land at the intersection of Hardscrabble Road and Rimer Pond Road in Blythewood, SC. Senior brokers Tom and…
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Morgan and Byrd receive statewide recognition from SC/NSPRA for their leadership in school communications
March 27, 2018
The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA), the largest statewide organization devoted to effective school communications, announced Kershaw County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Morgan…
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CarolinaPower’s Chris Moore promoted to Vice President & General Manager
March 27, 2018
Chris Moore has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager of CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, healthcare and federal market sectors in the two-state Carolinas…
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LS3P welcomes Beth Florence
March 27, 2018
LS3P welcomed Beth Florence, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as an Interior Designer. Florence, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Winthrop University, brings over…
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USC Moore School announces 2018 distinguished award recipients
March 26, 2018
The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business will honor the 2018 Distinguished Award winners at its 34th annual Business Leadership Dinner and Awards Ceremony on April 19. The…
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Remarkable first tee shot planned for 10th annual Midlands charity golf tournament
March 26, 2018Not long after the Masters Golf tournament wraps up this year, another golf tournament will be held in Columbia with a remarkable group of golfers set to take a shot…
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City Community Development Department to host two-part Homebuyer Workshop – April 3-4
March 26, 2018The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department will host a two-part Homebuyer Workshop on Tuesday, April 3 and Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Richland County Library St. Andrews branch, located…
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District Five announces 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year finalists
March 26, 2018
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Alexandra Hendrick, a Dutch Fork High School social studies teacher; Parker Hollister, an Oak Pointe Elementary School music teacher; and…
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Lexington High teacher inspires students’ love of languages
March 26, 2018Jessica L. Latham’s Lexington High students described her as “plugged in,” “thoughtful” and “genuine” when nominating her for the South Carolina Foreign Language Teachers’ Association Teacher of the Year award.…
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RNE Model UN Team wins first place at international competition
March 26, 2018For the 29th time in 36 years, the Richland Northeast High School Model UN Team has won the Award of Distinction (first place overall) at the National High School Model…
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Richland Northeast principal named Administrator of the Year
March 26, 2018
The South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) has named Richland Northeast High School Principal Dr. Sabrina Suber Administrator of the Year. Dr. Suber formally accepted the honor at the…
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Magna expanding its Spartanburg County plant
March 26, 2018
Automotive Supplier Creating 130 Additional Jobs at its Moore, S.C. Seat Manufacturing Facility Magna International, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is expanding its…
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Magna expanding its Spartanburg County plant
March 26, 2018
Automotive Supplier Creating 130 Additional Jobs at its Moore, S.C. Seat Manufacturing Facility Magna International, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is expanding its…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces designated S.C. ‘Opportunity Zones’
March 26, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Congressman Ralph Norman, Department of Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt, South Carolina business leaders, and local and county officials to announce his submission of 135…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces designated S.C. ‘Opportunity Zones’
March 26, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Congressman Ralph Norman, Department of Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt, South Carolina business leaders, and local and county officials to announce his submission of 135…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: February 2018
March 26, 2018
Employment, labor force and jobs continue to grow People entering the state’s labor force and the number of people finding work increased in February 2018. Businesses’ payrolls also continued to…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation: February 2018
March 26, 2018
Employment, labor force and jobs continue to grow People entering the state’s labor force and the number of people finding work increased in February 2018. Businesses’ payrolls also continued to…
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2018 Workforce & Jobs Report released
March 26, 2018
Annual Publication Includes State Wage Data, Aerospace Update and More The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the 2018 Workforce & Jobs Report, an annual publication highlighting progress made by the…
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2018 Workforce & Jobs Report released
March 26, 2018Annual Publication Includes State Wage Data, Aerospace Update and More The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the 2018 Workforce & Jobs Report, an annual publication highlighting progress made by the…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease renewal 159 Civitas, Suite 201
March 26, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffon, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 159 Civitas St, Mt Pleasant, SC suites 201. 159 Civitas is located…
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New grant to support S.C. Arts Commission Lowcountry programs
March 26, 2018S.C. Arts Commission programs in coastal counties assisted by new Coastal Community Foundation grant The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing a new grant awarded by Coastal Community Foundation…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Tiller to receive Compleat Lawyer Award
March 26, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney John Tiller has been recognized as a 2018 Gold Compleat Lawyer by the University of South Carolina School of Law. Established in 1992, the Compleat Lawyer…
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New grant to support S.C. Arts Commission Lowcountry programs
March 26, 2018
S.C. Arts Commission programs in coastal counties assisted by new Coastal Community Foundation grant The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing a new grant awarded by Coastal Community Foundation…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Tiller to receive Compleat Lawyer Award
March 26, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney John Tiller has been recognized as a 2018 Gold Compleat Lawyer by the University of South Carolina School of Law. Established in 1992, the Compleat Lawyer…
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Lexington High teacher inspires students’ love of languages
March 26, 2018
Jessica L. Latham’s Lexington High students described her as “plugged in,” “thoughtful” and “genuine” when nominating her for the South Carolina Foreign Language Teachers’ Association Teacher of the Year award.…
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NAI Avant consummates ±4,163 square foot office sale
March 26, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of a ±4,163 square foot office building at 7936 Broad River Road in Irmo, SC. Broker John Gregory represented the buyer in the transaction, Cornerstone…
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Gilbert FFA president receives state proclamation
March 24, 2018A student demonstrating exceptional leadership at Gilbert High School and beyond recently received recognition from the South Carolina Statehouse. GHS Senior Lindsey J. Scott received a proclamation during National FFA…
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SCDOT’s spring spruce up litter collection results
March 24, 2018
Thousands of South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Maintenance workers and volunteers from various SCDOT offices spent Thursday March 22 collecting litter on highways in every county of the…
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SCDOT’s spring spruce up litter collection results
March 24, 2018
Thousands of South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Maintenance workers and volunteers from various SCDOT offices spent Thursday March 22 collecting litter on highways in every county of the…
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Governor McMaster nominates three Opportunity Zones in the City of West Columbia
March 24, 2018
Governor McMaster has designated three areas in the City of West Columbia to be nominated as Opportunity Zones. This program provides a federal tax incentive for taxpayers who reinvest…
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Gilbert FFA president receives state proclamation
March 24, 2018
A student demonstrating exceptional leadership at Gilbert High School and beyond recently received recognition from the South Carolina Statehouse. GHS Senior Lindsey J. Scott received a proclamation during National FFA…
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City of Columbia urges recognition of Earth Hour – March 24
March 23, 2018
. The City of Columbia urges citizens to participate in Earth Hour at 8:30p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018, joining hundreds of millions of other cities, businesses and organizations across the…
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Providence Health receives ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
March 23, 2018Providence Health has been awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology based on a rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate,…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation announces four new board members
March 23, 2018
Four local community leaders have joined the Midlands Technical College Foundation Board. The newly elected members bring extensive talent and experience to the board and join the current members in…
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City of Columbia announced as 2018 All-America City Finalist
March 23, 2018
The City of Columbia has been named one of 20 finalists nationwide for the 2018 All-America City Awards. The finalists will compete June 22-24 in Denver to be recognized among the…
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Richland Two names the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year finalists
March 23, 2018
On Thursday, March 22, five teachers learned they are finalists for 2018-2019 Richland Two Teacher of the Year. The teachers and their schools are: Mary Kathryn Burbank, Catawba Trail Elementary…
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Remarkable first tee shot planned for 10th annual Midlands charity golf tournament – April 16
March 23, 2018
Not long after the Masters Golf tournament wraps up this year, another golf tournament will be held in Columbia with a remarkable group of golfers set to take a shot…
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SCAAA honors Lexington One administrators
March 23, 2018Three Lexington District One administrators received accolades from the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association, while another earned a South Carolina High School League award recently. Superintendent Gregory D. Little, ED.D.,…
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IWCE recognizes Avtec’s Benjamin Morgan as a next-generation leader
March 23, 2018
Avtec Inc., the nation’s leading independent provider of mission-critical Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) dispatch console systems, today announced that Software Engineer Benjamin Morgan is an IWCE Young Professionals Awards…
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SCAAA honors Lexington One administrators
March 23, 2018Three Lexington District One administrators received accolades from the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association, while another earned a South Carolina High School League award recently. Superintendent Gregory D. Little, ED.D.,…
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