Carolina Springs Middle’s ‘Mom’ wins state award
May 16, 2018
Carolina Springs Middle’s Jill A. Ford is the newest recipient of the Betty Blanton Educational Office Professional of the Year award from the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals.…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of PalmettoBaby $529 College Savings Grants
May 15, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The annual program, which…
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Kevin McCarrell selected to South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association Board
May 15, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that M. Kevin McCarrell has been selected to the 2018-2019 South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association (SCBLA) board of directors. McCarrell is a partner in the…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
May 15, 2018Wells Fargo presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local early childhood literacy efforts. “When companies like Wells Fargo invest in our children,…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 15, 2018
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 3 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Taylor Named Greenville Area Development Corporation PR and social media intern for summer 2018
May 15, 2018
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Abbie Taylor as the economic development organization’s Public Relations and Social Media Intern for Summer 2018. A resident of Greenville, Abbie attended JL…
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NAI Charleston facilitates $1.425 million investment sale of free-standing retail building in Mt. Pleasant
May 15, 2018NAI Charleston is pleased to announce Associates Andrew Batkins and Elliot Calhoun facilitated the investment sale of the free-standing retail building at 1510 North Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant, SC.…
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Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks announce network expansion of Express Cloud Access Service
May 15, 2018
The combination of Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks, a super-regional provider of fiber-bandwidth in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, announced that Express Cloud Access service is now available across Spirit’s footprint…
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The Escape Artist designs a new “room with a mission” for summer
May 15, 2018
Locally owned and operated adventure puzzle room, The Escape Artist, is adding a new room Friday, May 18. The latest addition called, Classified: A New Type of Challenge, is aimed…
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NAI Avant closes ±24.13 acre Lexington land sale
May 15, 2018
NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±24.13 acres of land located on Cannon Trail Road in Lexington, SC. Senior broker Gerald Steele represented the seller, Eleanor B…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
May 15, 2018Wells Fargo presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local early childhood literacy efforts. “When companies like Wells Fargo invest in our children,…
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NAI Avant closes ±10.69 acre Irmo land sale
May 15, 2018
NAI Avant announced the sale of ±10.69 acres of land located at 7182 Woodrow Street in Irmo, SC. This property is in the heart of Irmo and the Park Ridge…
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Rawle Murdy wins National ADDY with innovative 3-D mailer
May 14, 2018Rawle Murdy, an integrated marketing firm, has won a National ADDY Award in the Sales & Marketing Direct Mail, 3-D category. Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, the American Advertising…
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Furman University Board of Trustees approves faculty promotions, tenure; four new members to join board
May 14, 2018
During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 13 faculty members; four new members will join the board July 1. The trustees also granted…
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Spartanburg Community College honors 2018 State Service Award recipients and retirees
May 14, 2018
Spartanburg Community College recently honored employees and retirees for their years of service to South Carolina and the College, as well as individuals who have been selected for special honors…
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SCRA and SBA sign alliance agreement
May 14, 2018
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Carolina District and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) formalized their partnership today by signing a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM). The signing ceremony…
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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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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline attorney on Super Lawyer list 11th consecutive year
May 14, 2018The 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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Springhart and Wiggins welcomed to SC Launch Board
May 14, 2018SC Launch, Inc. announces the appointment of Dr. Patrick Springhart and Mr. Stephen Wiggins to the SC Launch Board of Directors. The addition of Springhart and Wiggins expands the board…
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Prevent the Pain of Shingles: Why You Should Obtain the New Two-Shot Vaccine
May 14, 2018By 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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NASA astronaut, administrator Charles Bolden gifts personal collection to USC
May 14, 2018
The personal archive of South Carolina astronaut and retired NASA administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. has found a new home at the University of South Carolina. The Charles F. Bolden…
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NC-based mineral store expands with second Charleston location
May 14, 2018NAI Charleston announced that Cornerstone Minerals is expanding with a second downtown Charleston location. Cornerstone Minerals will occupy ±1,195 square feet of space in Suite 103 at 36 North Market…
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Caldwell Commercial represents owner in lease of 1010 Bankton Circle
May 14, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the owner in the lease of 5,005 SF of space at 1010 Bankton Circle, Suite 200 in Hanahan, SC.…
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NAI Charleston assists Fresenius in expansion to Ladson, South Carolina
May 14, 2018NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin brokered a ±7,500-square-foot lease of Class A warehouse-flex space at 8351 Palmetto Commerce Parkway in Ladson, SC. NAI Charleston represented the tenant, Fresenius…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s call on women across Greenville, South Carolina to get involved in their community during National Women Build Week 2018
May 14, 2018
For the 11th year, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s are engaging women nationwide to work together to build Habitat homes during this year’s National Women Build Week from May 5-13.…
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Wyche, P.A. recognized as a leading law firm by Chambers USA
May 14, 2018
Chambers USA (“Chambers”) has recognized Wyche and 10 of its attorneys in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Wyche’s Corporate/M&A, Litigation, Environment, and Real Estate…
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Two new attorneys join Wyche, P.A.
May 14, 2018
Wyche, P.A. has added two new attorneys as it expands to meet growing client needs. Jeff Larson has joined as a Member and brings 12 years of corporate legal experience.…
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Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners selected to 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
May 14, 2018The 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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FerebeeLane expands team with two full-time hires
May 14, 2018
Account and Social Influences teams gaining momentum at full-service marketing agency FerebeeLane (FL), a full-service marketing and branding agency located in downtown Greenville announced the addition of Lauren Verdi as…
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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