Colliers International brokers named 2017 CoStar Power Brokers
May 21, 2018
Sixteen Colliers International associates across South Carolina recognized for outstanding performance in their brokerage specialties; Colliers recognized as a top leasing and sales commercial real estate firm. Sixteen brokerage associates…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 21
May 21, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/18/2018 to 05/24/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Deadpool 2 R 20th Century Fox 1 4,349 $125,507,153…
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Bike to a Ball Game – May 26
May 21, 2018Join the Cola Town Bike Collective on a very casual ride from the Statehouse North Lawn to Spirit Communications Park to watch the Columbia Fireflies host Greenville! Bike Month and baseball…
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U.S. News and World Report: School District Five among the top in SC for college readiness
May 21, 2018
Lexington-Richland School District Five is a leader in South Carolina for preparing students for college, and two of its schools are ranked among the top high schools in the state…
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19th annual Healthy Learners Champions for Children Golf Tournament in Memory of George Younginer hits the links October 24
May 21, 2018
An exciting day of golf, food, entertainment and prizes will raise money to help remove health barriers to learning for South Carolina children The 19th annual Healthy Learners Champions for Children Golf…
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City continues to commemorate National Historic Preservation Month events
May 21, 2018The month of May has been proclaimed National Historic Preservation Month in the City of Columbia. Since its inception by the National Trust for Historic Preservation during the 1970s, National…
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National Salvation Army Week events scheduled for next week
May 21, 2018
The Salvation Army of the Midlands will be celebrating National Salvation Army Week next week from Monday, May 21 to Sunday, May 27. Throughout the week, several events will be hosted…
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SC Human Affairs Commission commemorates Mother Emanuel Nine
May 21, 2018Lead prosecutor in Dylann Roof Trial is Keynote Speaker The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission will commemorate Mother Emanuel Nine Day Remembrance on June 1, 2018, to honor the victims…
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South Carolina State Museum premieres Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4D
May 21, 2018
New 4D theater experience based on #1 international animated film franchise A mammoth new Ice Age branded 4D theatrical Experience, Ice Age: No Time For Nuts 4D, will premiere on Saturday, May 26 at…
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YMCA of Columbia Swim Lessons Create Strong Swimmers and Confident Kids
May 21, 2018
Lessons help swimmers of all ages and skills develop a lifelong love of swimming May is National Water Safety Month, and the perfect time to get children involved in swim…
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Team South Carolina Economic Development efforts result in over 100,000 announced jobs since 2011
May 21, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Keurig Green Mountain has committed to investing $350 million and creating 500 jobs at a new Spartanburg County…
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Theresa Lynn Jones joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 21, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Theresa Lynn Jones has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Originally from Pennsylvania, Jones…
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Camp Sevier to be focal point of the opening of this year’s Scottish Games
May 21, 2018The 2018 Greenville Scottish Games will feature a celebration kickoff honoring the Old Hickory Division, a century after a group of young men trained in Greenville broke the Hindenburg line…
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Dig Greenville blasting to start Monday
May 21, 2018
After months of planning and numerous weeks of site work, blasting will start for the Dig Greenville project this Monday, May 21, near the intersection of Westfield and Riley streets.…
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BJU names Alan Benson as Vice President for Student Development and Discipleship
May 21, 2018
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the appointment of Alan Benson of Streamwood, Illinois, as vice president for student development and discipleship effective Monday, July 23. Benson will oversee…
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BANDWAGON places fourth in Startup Dubai Office Blockchain Challenge
May 21, 2018BANDWAGON has now gone global. This sports technology company recently places fourth out of 17 companies in the Startup Dubai Office Blockchain Challenge. Dubai launched a city-wide Blockchain Strategy in…
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Phil Parham joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 21, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Phil Parham has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Parham is excited to join…
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Richland Library and Family Connection of South Carolina partner on LOOK! Forward Photography Exhibit
May 21, 2018The 2018 LOOK! Forward Photography Exhibit opens June 2 at the newly renovated Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., in downtown Columbia. The exhibit, which remains on display through August 17, showcases the beauty and strength of 48…
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Keurig Green Mountain creating 500 jobs in South Carolina with new Spartanburg County operations
May 21, 2018
Leading coffee company to invest $350 million in community Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig), a leader in specialty coffee and innovative single-serve brewing systems, announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art…
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Atlantic Starr, The Dazz Band, Confunkshun & more to perform at City’s Summer Concert Series
May 21, 2018
National recording artists Atlantic Starr, The Dazz Band and Confunkshun are set to heat up the Finlay Park stage at the City of Columbia’s live outdoor concert series, the Columbia…
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Sowell Gray Robinson named as ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation
May 18, 2018The 2018 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has ranked Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Lafitte, LLC among…
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Salvation Army seeking financial support for summer day camps program
May 18, 2018The Salvation Army of the Midlands will provide day camp for children in the 1st through 5th grade for six weeks this summer. Day camp will start on June 11…
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Halls Chophouse to open in Columbia October 15
May 18, 2018
The Hall Management Group announced the opening of a new Halls Chophouse October 15, in Columbia, South Carolina. . “It’s a dream come true. Our family and our management team wanted…
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Columbia College inaugurates the Women’s Business Center of South Carolina
May 18, 2018
The Women-driven Community has a Common Purpose to Add Jobs, Increase Revenue and Achieve Economic Independence Columbia College celebrates the establishment of the Women’s Business Center of South Carolina, a hub…
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Michael Oana earns the Certified Retirement Counselor® Designation
May 18, 2018
Mr. Oana, a Retirement Planning Specialist in Columbia, SC with over 23 years experience has been awarded the Certified Retirement Counselor® Designation. The Certified Retirement Counselor® certification is a one-of-a-kind…
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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total
May 18, 2018Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…
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Pelion Middle teachers named National Geographic ambassadors
May 18, 2018Pelion Middle’s Laura D. Beckham and Brandy V. Wood have not only empowered their students to use geography to solve problems, but they will also train other educators in the…
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Tin Roof reinvents Music Farm Columbia as “The Senate”
May 18, 2018Tin Roof, which leases the property housing Music Farm in Columbia and operates the current venue in a joint relationship with Music Farm in Charleston, is reinventing the venue as…
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Pelion Middle teachers named National Geographic ambassadors
May 18, 2018
Pelion Middle’s Laura D. Beckham and Brandy V. Wood have not only empowered their students to use geography to solve problems, but they will also train other educators in the…
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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total
May 18, 2018
Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…
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Salvation Army seeking financial support for summer day camps program
May 18, 2018The Salvation Army of the Midlands will provide day camp for children in the 1st through 5th grade for six weeks this summer. Day camp will start on June 11…
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Museum lecture to focus on role of former slaves in the Revolutionary War in SC – May 25
May 18, 2018
During the Revolutionary War, the British offered some South Carolina slaves a deal: If they fought against the rebel colonists, they could gain their freedom. Several hundred took Britain up…
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Sowell Gray Robinson named as ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation
May 18, 2018
The 2018 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has ranked Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Lafitte, LLC among…
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National Salvation Army Week events scheduled for next week – May 21-27
May 18, 2018
The Salvation Army of the Midlands will be celebrating National Salvation Army Week next week from Monday, May 21 to Sunday, May 27. Throughout the week, several events will be…
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Charleston attorney Dawes Cooke to lead South Carolina Bar
May 17, 2018
Charleston attorney Dawes Cooke will be installed as the 2018-19 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 24, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at Wild Dunes on…
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New York Life announces grant to the International African American Museum
May 17, 2018New York Life has announced a $100,000 grant to the International African American Museum (IAAM) to support the development of the museum, including its Center for Family History, which is…
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Hughes Agency announces new director of finance and human resources and new account executive
May 17, 2018Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the additions of Michelle Walker as director of finance and human resources and Emily…
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4th Annual LEAD Greenville County Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast
May 17, 2018
Friday, May 18th – 6-9AM | Tommy’s Ham House 214 RUTHERFORD ST • GREENVILLE, SC 29609 Over 400+ daily drawing Prizes, Valor Bags, and Free Offers valued at over $75,000+ funded by 100+ local…
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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total
May 17, 2018
Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…
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Local developer builds Marriott hotel in North Charleston
May 17, 2018
Clancy Cipkala, managing partner and CEO of Solara Hospitality based in South Carolina announced the construction of a new 138-room Courtyard by Marriott in North Charleston. “The strengthening local economy…
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JTEKT expanding its Oconee County Koyo Bearings operations
May 17, 2018
Automotive Supplier Investing $19.4 Million to Create 56 New Jobs JTEKT North America, a producer of bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools, today announced that it is investing…
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Areas of Progress – May 17
May 17, 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. Conway lights up The…
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Keith Mulvaney joins The Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 17, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Keith Mulvaney has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Mulvaney moved from Syracuse, NY to Greenville, SC…
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Liberty Fellowship now taking nominations for its next class of Fellows
May 17, 2018
Liberty Fellowship is taking nominations through July 1 for its 15th Class of Fellows. Each year, high-impact leaders in South Carolina who are ready to apply their talents and expertise to move…
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Palmetto Health Foundation Public Relations team recognized with SCPRSA Awards
May 17, 2018Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize South Carolina…
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Brightway Insurance to open its first agency near Columbia
May 17, 2018
Brightway, The Sunnyside Agency will open in Elgin, S.C., Monday, May 21. Brightway Insurance opened its first agency in the Palmetto State last year. With Monday’s opening, there will be five Brightway Insurance…
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Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University appoint joint faculty member for environmental remediation
May 17, 2018Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University have appointed Dr. Brian Powell to a joint faculty position to advance research on environmental remediation and radioactive waste disposal. In this position, Dr. Powell…
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Colliers International welcomes Melissa Brewington to accounting team
May 17, 2018
Colliers International announced that Melissa Brewington has joined the accounting team in Columbia as a Property Accountant. In this role, she is responsible for providing the company’s clients with detailed…
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Michael Weaver elected President of South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association
May 17, 2018
McNair announced that Michael Weaver has been elected President of the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association (SCBLA), which has more than 200 members across the state. Michael will serve a one…
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Rotarians get “Straight Poop” about Riverbanks compost
May 17, 2018Capital Rotary members got the “straight poop” about Riverbanks Zoo’s composting success from guest speaker John Davis on May 16. Davis (left, in photo with Rotarian Bud Foy) said the…
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