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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Betsy Gray named among top ten Super Lawyers for 2018 in South Carolina
May 9, 2018Super Lawyers® once again named Sowell Gray Robinson member Betsy Gray as one of the top ten attorneys in South Carolina. This marks the sixth time she has received this…
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CBRE’s Chip Shealy, SIOR, achieves designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
May 9, 2018
Chip 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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Betsy Gray named among top ten Super Lawyers for 2018 in South Carolina
May 9, 2018
Super Lawyers® once again named Sowell Gray Robinson member Betsy Gray as one of the top ten attorneys in South Carolina. This marks the sixth time she has received this…
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Pennsylvania student named Presidential International Scholar
May 8, 2018
“Para ti” are two simple Spanish words that mean “for you.” They may be simple words, but they are powerful and inspiring to Lydia Estes, a Wofford College sophomore who…
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Watson Tate Savory wins three AIA South Carolina design awards
May 8, 2018Watson Tate Savory (WTS) is delighted to report that our projects received three design awards from the SC chapter of the American Institute of Architects on April 19, at…
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Melissa Dunn named Director of Education for United Way of the Midlands
May 8, 2018United Way of the Midlands named Melissa Dunn as Director of Education within the organization’s community impact department. Dunn’s role as Director of Education includes managing the organization’s recently released…
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Anna Rice joins Complete Public Relations
May 8, 2018
Complete Public Relations has added Anna Rice as a summer intern. Rice will graduate from Clemson University in the spring of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in visual art and…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading firm in 2018 Chambers USA
May 8, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA ranked Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Corporate/Mergers &…
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NAI Charleston grows firm with brokerage duo Jack Owens and Lauren Anderson
May 8, 2018Jack Owens and Lauren Anderson NAI Charleston announced that the brokerage team of Jack Owens, CCIM and Lauren Anderson have joined the firm as Broker and Associate. Owens…
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Max Sparwasser Law Firm, LLC welcomes two summer clerks
May 8, 2018Max Sparwasser Law Firm, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Yianni N. Sarris and Dawson J. Shuman as the newest summer clerks at the firm. Yianni Sarris is…
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LICS announces a name change
May 8, 2018After 40 years of service to the Lexington County community, the local nonprofit hub of care, Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS), announces a name change to Mission Lexington. The change…
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SCSBA receives Medallion Award for Regional Advocacy Initiative
May 8, 2018The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association celebrated the effectiveness programs and projects from across the state at its annual Rewards for Excellence awards ceremony on…
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Pendleton Place names Jed Dews as new Executive Director
May 8, 2018
Succession Plan leads to internal change in leadership After implementing an agency succession plan, Pendleton Place is proud to announce Jed Dews as the new Executive Director. For more than…
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NAI Avant consummates ±4.12 acre Lexington land sale
May 8, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of ±4.12 acres of land on Dreher Street in Lexington, SC. The property, located just off the intersection of North Lake Drive and Columbia Avenue,…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading firm in 2018 Chambers USA
May 8, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA ranked Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Corporate/Mergers &…
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SCSBA receives Medallion Award for Regional Advocacy Initiative
May 8, 2018
The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association celebrated the effectiveness programs and projects from across the state at its annual Rewards for Excellence awards ceremony on…
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Watson Tate Savory wins three AIA South Carolina design awards
May 8, 2018Watson Tate Savory (WTS) is delighted to report that our projects received three design awards from the SC chapter of the American Institute of Architects on April 19, at…
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Melissa Dunn named Director of Education for United Way of the Midlands
May 8, 2018
United Way of the Midlands named Melissa Dunn as Director of Education within the organization’s community impact department. Dunn’s role as Director of Education includes managing the organization’s recently released…
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LICS announces a name change
May 8, 2018
After 40 years of service to the Lexington County community, the local nonprofit hub of care, Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS), announces a name change to Mission Lexington. The change…
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Spinx opens newest store in Summerville
May 7, 2018
SPINX, the Greenville, S.C.-based fuel and convenience retailer, opened its newest store at 845 Jedburg Road in Summerville on May 3, 2018. The 11th new-to-industry SPINX location in the Lowcountry region,…
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Lowcountry on the Table releases findings from pilot program
May 7, 2018
Lowcountry on the Table, a community-wide conversation about issues that matter in the Lowcountry, is pleased to share findings from a successful pilot program launched on May 1. The initiative…
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Beauty and the Beast – June 1-24
May 7, 2018Click Here to Purchase Tickets Tickets are $35 for Adults, $33 for Seniors 65+, and $25 for Juniors 4-18. Beauty and the Beast is recommended for children and adults…
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Join us as we launch the 35th Volume of the Emrys Journal!
May 7, 2018
Thursday, May 10, 2018, 6 pm to 9 pm Larkin’s Sawmill, 22 Graves Drive, Greenville, 29609 The event is free and open to the public, but please reserve your seat with…
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Greenville Zoo to Present Conservation Lecture – May 10
May 7, 2018
WHO: Greenville Zoo WHAT: Conservation Lecture Series Jaguar Conservation: Connecting Communities and Scientists WHEN: Thursday, May 10 7 p.m. WHERE: The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College Street WHY: The Greenville Zoo is proud…
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Hubbell Lighting secures licensing agreement with the University of Strathclyde High Intensity Narrow Spectrum Technology
May 7, 2018
Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced it is the exclusive licensee of University of Strathclyde’s High Intensity Narrow Spectrum (“HINS”) lighting technology for Areas of Congregation and…
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Duke Energy helps South Carolina customers go solar with more than $50 million in rebates
May 7, 2018Students at Independence Elementary School in Rock Hill, S.C., recently celebrated a week of activities focused on science and technology by flipping the switch on the newest addition to the Patriots’…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 7
May 7, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/04/2018 to 05/10/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Avengers: Infinity War PG13 Disney 2 4474 $114,774,810 $453,107,350…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 7
May 7, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/04/2018 to 05/10/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Avengers: Infinity War PG13 Disney 2 4474 $114,774,810 $453,107,350…
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Crawford Strategy Earns Five Awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
May 7, 2018
Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to a wide variety of organizations, was recently recognized with four Mercury awards and one Silver Wing…
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It’s Municipal Clerk Week in South Carolina
May 7, 2018
It’s Municipal Clerks Week in South Carolina. The General Assembly deemed it so with resolutions recently passed by the House and Senate. Goose Creek Rep. Joe Daning (former city councilmember)…
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It’s Municipal Clerk Week in South Carolina
May 7, 2018
It’s Municipal Clerks Week in South Carolina. The General Assembly deemed it so with resolutions recently passed by the House and Senate. Goose Creek Rep. Joe Daning (former city councilmember)…
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Colliers Report: Robust market will uphold continued growth
May 7, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2018 Columbia | Industrial Key Takeaways Passing of the “Nuisance Bill” will safeguard manufacturers from unnecessary lawsuits. Columbia expects continued industrial growth and investment throughout 2018.…
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Integrated Media Publishing names Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS a 2018 South Carolina Top Workplace
May 7, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by Integrated Media Publishing. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS appoints Shannon Reilly director of corporate & community relations
May 7, 2018
As Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS seeks to continue healthy growth, the company recently announced the addition of Shannon Reilly as director of corporate and community relations. The…
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HBA of Greenville names Congressman Jeff Duncan a Defender of Housing
May 7, 2018Congressman Jeff Duncan, representing South Carolina’s third congressional district, was honored by the Home Builders Association of Greenville with the Defender of Housing Award, acknowledging him as a forward-thinking federal…
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The Heirloom Companies wins two awards at fifth annual Bridge Awards Gala
May 7, 2018The Heirloom Companies was recently honored for its skill and leadership at the Home Builders Association of Greenville’s 2017 Bridge Awards Gala presented by GBS Building Supply on Thursday, April…
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Jackson hires Raina Tuten as office coordinator
May 7, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Raina Tuten as office coordinator. In her new role, Tuten will be responsible for…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood achieves top rankings in Chambers USA 2018
May 7, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that 20 attorneys have earned recognition in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA by Chambers and Partners. The firm also received rankings…
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Publix Super Markets creative director Tim Cox to present at joint Endeavor Collaborators & Cocktails/AAF Greenville Creative Fuel event – May 16
May 7, 2018
Cox built and leads 80-person in-house creative team on brand expression Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that Tim Cox, creative director for Publix…
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Jackson a winner at SCPRSA Mercury Awards
May 7, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, was a winner at the annual Mercury Awards held recently in Columbia. Sponsored by the South…
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Melissa Morales joins Southern Community Services as chief financial officer
May 7, 2018
Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC –accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, announces the appointment of Melissa Morales as the company’s chief financial officer. With…
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GM recognizes Sage Automotive Interiors for performance, quality and innovation
May 7, 2018
Sage Automotive Interiors was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Friday, April 20, in Orlando,…
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