Colliers International’s Allen Wilkerson receives Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation
December 11, 2020Colliers International’s Allen Wilkerson has been awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. This prestigious designation recognizes him as an expert in commercial and investment…
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Arrested Development to headline free Famously Hot New Year virtual celebration
December 10, 2020Arrested Development — the two-time Grammy-winning hip-hop and funk group — will perform a free virtual concert at Famously Hot New Year, South Carolina’s virtual party of the year, on…
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Greenville Technical College collaborates with the Strategic Data Project, an initiative of the Center for Education Policy at Harvard University
December 10, 2020Kevin McMindes and Elizabeth Varga of Greenville Technical College (GTC) will participate as fellows in the Strategic Data Project for Postsecondary Career and Technical Education (SDP-CTE), sponsored by the ECMC…
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LS3P wins three AIA South Carolina Design Awards
December 10, 2020LS3P earned three awards at the AIA South Carolina 2020 Design Awards, held virtually on December 3. Trident Technical College South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center received an Honor Award for…
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Synovus presents YMCA of Greenville with $5,000
December 10, 2020Synovus Financial Corporation presented two checks totaling $5,000 to the YMCA of Greenville on Wednesday, December 9 – $2,500 for the Y’s COVID relief emergency food program, and $2,500 for…
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A M King wins two “Best in Class” Excellence in Construction Awards and the 2020 Design-Build Award from ABC Carolinas
December 10, 2020Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, was singled out with two “Best in Class” Eagle Awards, as well as the 2020…
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Belk investing in upgrades at Richland County distribution center
December 10, 2020Belk, the nation’s largest private department store chain, will invest $2.5 million over the next five years to make improvements to its distribution center in Richland County. Belk plans to…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledge almost $27,000 for United Way
December 10, 2020Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $26,936 as part of their annual Pacesetter Campaign to the United Way of Greenwood and Abbeville Counties. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations…
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Armada Analytics, Inc. relocating headquarters and expanding operations in Greenville County
December 10, 2020Armada Analytics, Inc., a real estate consulting company, today announced plans to relocate and expand operations in Greenville County, S.C. The more than $1 million investment will create 33 new…
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6th annual ‘Kwanzaa in the Midlands’ celebration goes virtual due to COVID-19
December 10, 2020Free event includes performances, drumming, & speaker from different local African origins The 2020 Kwanzaa in the Midlands: Ujima celebration will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 6:00 PM…
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Sadler Hughes Apothecary Relocating this Weekend
December 9, 2020The long-awaited relocation of Sadler Hughes Apothecary to their new location at 102 Jacobs Highway will take place this weekend. The pharmacy will be closed this Saturday for the move…
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W.O. Blackstone & Co., Inc. welcomes Branham to the team
December 9, 2020Daniel Branham joins W.O. Blackstone & Co., Inc. as a new Project Manager. Mr. Branham, a native of Columbia, graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2017 with a…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers announces sale of MCM Network
December 9, 2020Sale Brokered by Sunbelt Brokers in Columbia, SC Sunbelt Business Brokers announced today the sale of MCM Network Systems, a full-service IT support provider serving South Carolina and Northeast Georgia…
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Non Disclosure Apparel donates bras to Hollings Cancer Center as part of Pink For Pink campaign
December 9, 2020Startup bra company Non Disclosure Apparel donated 45 bralettes to women undergoing breast cancer treatment at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Non Disclosure Apparel…
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YWCA Greater Charleston welcomes equity training coordinator, youth empowerment & engagement coordinator; announces Director of Programs
December 9, 2020YWCA Greater Charleston has welcomed Tori Burke-Koskela as equity training coordinator, replacing racial equity coordinator Tina L. Singleton, who has been promoted to director of programs. On December 14, the…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. designs Smith & James new retail store
December 9, 2020Create a new space that will tap into Smith & James rich history in Upstate, SC, optimize light and function, and provide a customer experience that will encourage customers to…
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Allied Air Enterprises Inc. expanding operations in Orangeburg County
December 9, 2020Allied Air Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc., announced plans to expand operations in Orangeburg County. The more than $35.7 million investment will create 20 new jobs. Founded…
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Dominion Energy names Georgetown native to newly created executive position
December 9, 2020Felicia Howard, a native of Georgetown, South Carolina, will become Dominion Energy’s vice president of economic development strategy, Jan. 1, 2021. Howard is being promoted into the newly created position…
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Lander receives grant for Race and Identity Dialogue series
December 9, 2020Lander University will present a Race and Identity Dialogue series of virtual presentations and discussions beginning in January. The series is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the…
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Jacob Glodde joins Joan Herlong & Associates|Sotheby’s International Realty
December 9, 2020Jacob Glodde has been added as a Real Estate Agent for Joan Herlong & Associates|Sothetby’s International Realty. Glodde is an International Baccalaureate High School graduate. After graduating high school, he…
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Flock and Rally Communications & Marketing celebrates 10 years
December 9, 2020As a consequential year comes to a close, communications and marketing firm Flock and Rally is pausing to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Founded in 2010, Flock and Rally marks one…
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New innovative equipment available through Richland Library’s collection
December 9, 2020Richland Library is making it easier to learn, create and share from home without having to worry about the cost or capital investment. We’re expanding our Library of Things collection…
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Sherman College recognizes employee anniversary milestones
December 9, 2020Each year, Sherman College recognizes employees who have reached milestone anniversary dates. The college is fortunate to have very loyal employees, including many who have dedicated large portions of their…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives $25,500 in grants to Upstate organizations that offer special programming for people with disabilities
December 9, 2020The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, gave four grants totaling $25,500 to Upstate non-profits in November…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names November Circle of Excellence recipients
December 9, 2020Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from November through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Rosen Hagood Law Firm announces the addition of F. Truett Nettles, II as Of Counsel
December 9, 2020Rosen Hagood announced that F. Truett Nettles, II has joined the firm as Of Counsel. “We are pleased to have Truett join the firm,” said Andrew Gowdown, co-managing partner of…
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Lander recognizes staff members for excellence in service
December 9, 2020Five Lander University employees were honored for their work during the annual Staff Excellence Awards breakfast held on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The Staff Excellence Awards are presented annually to staff…
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Greenville Drive honored as nation’s top Single-A franchise
December 9, 2020Prestigious National Award Recognizes Franchise Success, Community Involvement The Greenville Drive, a Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, has been honored as the nation’s top Single-A baseball team as…
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Top promotions and leadership shifts at RCSD
December 9, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Several new high-level promotions and leadership reorganizations were announced at the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) earlier this month. One new chief, two majors, five…
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Clinton Girls Win in Overtime
December 9, 2020Clinton, which began the season ranked second statewide in Class 5A women’s basketball, returned to action and defeated a Class 5A school, Wade Hampton of Taylors, by a score of…
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Wells Fargo surprises Harvest Hope with $50,000 donation this holiday season
December 9, 2020Wells Fargo’s Region Bank President Justin Hawkins recently surprised Barry Phillips, Harvest Hope Food Bank’s director of operations, with a $50,000 donation as part of Wells Fargo’s “Many hearts. One…
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“Create Opportunity Columbia” workforce development initiative launches with Midlands Technical College
December 9, 2020Create Opportunity Columbia believes that talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. This initiative was developed to create opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to become professional software engineers…
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CrossFit864 Renovations to New Location Enter Final Stages
December 9, 2020CrossFit864 has been a mainstay in downtown Clinton since 2009. Owners Jay and Janice Long have been providing motivation and creative workouts for anyone interested in being healthy and building…
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns number one spot in Newsweek’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers
December 9, 2020The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery has been recognized as the number one ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in South Carolina by Newsweek. The 2021 Newsweek survey identified the…
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Veteran Presbyterian College Business Professor to Retire
December 8, 2020Norman Scarborough, the William Henry Scott III Professor of Entrepreneurship at Presbyterian College, has been a professor in the economics and business administration department for 41 years. After graduating from…
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Hartsville artist wins 701 CCA Prize 2020
December 8, 2020The winner of the 701 CCA Prize 2020 is Adrian Rhodes of Hartsville. The winner was announced this past Thursday, December 3, during a live Facebook broadcast from 701 Center…
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Rachal Hatton selected as the state’s inaugural Two-Gen Coordinator
December 8, 2020The South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) has announced that Rachal Hatton has joined its team as South Carolina’s inaugural Two-Generation Coordinator. As the Two-Gen Coordinator, Hatton will establish…
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Religious Studies students uncover College of Charleston’s complex religious history
December 8, 2020As a university in a town referred to as the Holy City, it’s not surprising that six of the first seven presidents of the College of Charleston were ordained clergy.…
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Governor McMaster holds bill signing ceremony, creating Governor’s School for Agriculture
December 8, 2020S.613 Creates the Governor’s School for Agriculture at John De La Howe in McCormick, S.C. Governor Henry McMaster today held a ceremonial bill signing for S. 613, which creates the…
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Wando’s yearbook earns national recognition
December 8, 2020Students who work on Legend, Wando High School’s yearbook, have established a tradition of excellence. That tradition continued today as the Warriors learned that the 2020 edition of Legend received…
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Elliott Davis BRAINTRUST Magazine wins top magazine awards
December 8, 2020The Elliott Davis custom magazine is recognized by publishing industry BRAINTRUST Magazine, developed for Elliott Davis, LLC by Jack Bacot, has won three top awards and three honorable mentions in…
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Late Charlestonian Mayo Read honored at city Arbor Day ceremony
December 8, 2020The city of Charleston and Charleston Parks Conservancy planted a live oak tree in Hampton Park in recognition of Arbor Day and in memory of the late Charlestonian Mayo Read,…
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SC Ports hits record for November volumes
December 8, 2020As global trade continues to rebound, South Carolina Ports’ container volumes show strength with a record November at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports handled 207,066 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando…
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Sumter Girl Scout receives prestigious Medal of Honor
December 8, 2020Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announced the Medal of Honor has been awarded to Ivey Elizabeth Edwards of Sumter, South Carolina. Ivey’s mother, Jennifer, is especially…
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Prisma Health Richland Hospital selected as recipient of Project 4 donation
December 8, 2020Local Community Nominates NICU to Receive 4moms mamaRoo® infant seat Donation Prisma Health Richland Hospital is one of 10 national hospitals to receive a NICU donation as part of Project…
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Lander receives grant for Race and Identity Dialogue series
December 8, 2020Lander University will present a Race and Identity Dialogue series of virtual presentations and discussions beginning in January. The series is supported by funds from the National Endowment for the…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports pharmacology students
December 8, 2020Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and CEO Lou Kennedy continue to provide generous financial support to Lexington School District One students via donations to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. Kennedy recently gave…
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Chase Granger joins Colliers International as a Property Accountant
December 8, 2020Colliers International | South Carolina welcomed Chase Granger to the accounting team in Columbia. As a Property Accountant, Granger’s responsibilities include financial reporting on commercial property management accounts for the…
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Seibels appoints Pam Ringquist Chief People Officer
December 8, 2020COLUMBIA, SC – Seibels announced the promotion of Pam Ringquist to Chief People Officer. In this senior leadership role, Ms. Ringquist is responsible for leading Seibels’ workforce planning, talent development,…
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Nexton unveils Midtown’s Wellness, Pool and Racquet Club
December 8, 2020Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, announced the details of its Midtown club, an expansive amenity center located in the heart of Nexton’s new neighborhood, Midtown. The 8,000-square-foot…
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