State of the State Address 2018, Governor Henry McMaster
January 24, 2018
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my fellow South Carolinians: I begin tonight by recognizing those South Carolinians in uniform no longer…
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Industry leaders make voices heard at annual Business Speaks event
January 24, 2018Governor McMaster, Senator Leatherman, Speaker Lucas Address Business Community The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Monday held its annual Business Speaks at the State House event, presented by Dominion Energy. The event included a South…
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Sonoco leads Fortune’s Most Admired Companies
January 24, 2018
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has been selected for Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies in the packaging sector, and named first in its industry.…
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City to host fourth quarterly conversation on fair housing and equal access
January 24, 2018The Community Development Department will host their fourth session of a quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” The quarterly conversations will address different…
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Southern Visions Real Estate announced the sale of a 1400 Square foot office building
January 24, 2018Southern Visions Real Estate announced the sale of a 1400 Square foot office building located on 2.37 acres at 1520 North Lake Drive, Lexington. Southern Visions Real Estate Sales Associate Rhett…
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William Means expects mostly stable luxury real estate market in 2018
January 24, 2018
Drew Grossklaus, director of sales for William Means Real Estate, predicts Charleston’s real estate market in 2018 will be very similar to 2017 thanks to relatively stable interest rates and…
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Citadel’s retiring president, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, to speak at 2018 commencement
January 24, 2018When the South Carolina Corps of Cadets’ Class of 2018 graduates May 5, they will be addressed by one of the institution’s preeminent leaders, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, USAF…
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MUSC Health study demonstrates significant reduction in blood culture contamination rates with novel blood culture collection device, staff education
January 24, 2018A Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) research study found that use of a mechanical initial specimen diversion device (ISDD®) and staff education led to a nearly four-fold decrease…
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Benson elected chair of Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Foundation
January 24, 2018
Former College of Charleston President P. George Benson has been elected chairman of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. This is Benson’s third consecutive term as chairman…
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Knight’s companies announces plans to expand its Redi-Mix operations in the Midlands
January 24, 2018
Knight’s Companies of Summerville, S.C. announced plans today to expand its currentRedi-Mix operations in Blythewood and the Irmo with a third location at 1320 Pineview Road in Southeast Columbia. George…
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City Community Development to host homebuyer workshop – February 10
January 24, 2018
The City of Columbia Community Development Department will host a Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Earlewood Park, located at 1111 Parkside Dr., from 9 AM – 1 PM. The Homebuyer…
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Requiem for Mother Emanuel by SC Artist Leo Twiggs- Nine paintings honor the nine men and women who perished in Mother Emanuel church shooting
January 24, 2018
WHO: South Carolina State Museum WHAT: Requiem for Mother Emanuel is a visually moving and through provoking exhibition, produced by South Carolina artist Leo Twiggs. These nine paintings accompanied created in the aftermath…
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Pawmetto Lifeline receives $98,690 from PetSmart Charities to fuel spay and neuter efforts in Columbia
January 24, 2018
Pawmetto Lifeline announced it received $98,690 from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare in North America, to help fuel its spay and neuter efforts in the Midlands of…
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Wilson selected to serve on Advisory Board
January 24, 2018
City Manager Teresa Wilson has been selected to serve on the Carolina Cluster Public-Sector Executive Advisory Board. The Carolina Cluster is comprised of three historically black colleges and universities: Claflin…
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5 Lexington County correctional officers receive national certification
January 24, 2018Five Lexington County correctional officers have been designated as Certified Correctional Supervisors by the American Correctional Association and Commission on Correctional Certification. Correctional officers Lori Bailey and James Davenport, and…
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New health company announces corporate and board leadership positions
January 24, 2018
The new health company – using the working name of SC Health Company which was formed by a partnership between Greenville Health System (GHS) and Palmetto Health – is announcing…
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The Insurance Source adds First Impressions Specialist
January 24, 2018
The Insurance Source has hired Rachel Love as the company’s First Impressions Specialist. A native of Rock Hill, Love graduated from Clemson University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in…
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ROI Commercial sells multifamily property in Columbia, SC
January 24, 2018ROI Commercial procured the sale of a 11,000+ SF multifamily property, The Carolinian, located at 1318 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC. The twelve unit apartment building is located in Columbia’s Central…
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Southern First reports results for 2017
January 24, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…
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ABC of the Carolinas announces 2018 Board of Directors
January 24, 2018
Board represented by construction executives from South Carolina and North Carolina . ABC of the Carolinas is pleased to announce its 2018 Board of Directors. Five board members are based…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in SterAssure
January 24, 2018SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for SterAssure Solutions, based in Greenville, SC. The company was accepted into the SC Launch program as a Client Company…
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SC Secretary of State files injunction against Carolina Youth Club
January 24, 2018
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office has filed an enforcement action against the charitable organization Carolina Youth Club of America, Inc. The action, filed with…
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Celerian Group acquires federal contracting firm
January 24, 2018The Celerian Group, an organization of companies that provides administrative, information technology, training and program management services to state and federal government agencies, recently acquired Karna LLC, an Atlanta, Ga-based…
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Companion Life receives A.M. Best A+ rating for 16th consecutive year
January 24, 2018A.M. Best Company has assigned Companion Life Insurance Co., (including its subsidiaries Niagara Life and Health and Companion Life Insurance Co. of California) an A+ (Superior) rating, marking the 16th…
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Ashley Reddick named manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Branch in Bishopville
January 24, 2018Ashley Reddick has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She leads a staff of seven…
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WOW! 1 Gig internet speeds now available in Charleston
January 24, 2018
WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW) announced the availability of WOW! 1 Gig, its 1 gigabit per second Internet service, to all residential and business customers in Charleston, SC. With Fiber-to-the-Neighborhood…
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Celerian Group acquires federal contracting firm
January 24, 2018
The Celerian Group, an organization of companies that provides administrative, information technology, training and program management services to state and federal government agencies, recently acquired Karna LLC, an Atlanta, Ga-based…
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ROI Commercial sells multifamily property in Columbia, SC
January 24, 2018
ROI Commercial procured the sale of a 11,000+ SF multifamily property, The Carolinian, located at 1318 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC. The twelve unit apartment building is located in Columbia’s Central…
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Companion Life receives A.M. Best A+ rating for 16th consecutive year
January 24, 2018A.M. Best Company has assigned Companion Life Insurance Co., (including its subsidiaries Niagara Life and Health and Companion Life Insurance Co. of California) an A+ (Superior) rating, marking the 16th…
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Ashley Reddick named manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Branch in Bishopville
January 24, 2018
Ashley Reddick has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She leads a staff of seven…
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Innovative Vehicle Solutions expanding its operations in Charleston County
January 23, 2018
Custom commercial vehicle builder creating 108 new jobs . Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS), a builder of custom commercial vehicles located in Ladson, S.C., is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is expected to create 108 new jobs. .…
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Riley Institute landmark study shows positive impact of public Montessori Programs in S.C.
January 23, 2018
With support from the Self Family Foundation and the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, the Riley Institute at Furman University has completed a five-year study of Montessori education in South…
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Grupo Antolin establishing three separate facilities in Spartanburg County
January 23, 2018
SPARTANBURG, SC – Grupo Antolin, a designer and manufacturer of components for the automotive industry, is launching new operations in Spartanburg County by establishing three separate facilities. The $50 million…
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Bob Jones University to host Tim Tebow
January 23, 2018
Bob Jones University and the Bruins Foundation are hosting “An Evening with Tim Tebow”, presented by PlanFIRST, Thursday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium on the…
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Pete Harper represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 2,444 SF of Medical Office Space in Charleston, SC
January 23, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord West Ashley Medical Center of Charleston, LLC in the lease renewal of 2,444 SF of medical office space located in…
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Will Sherrod represented the seller in the sale of 2,684 SF fast food restaurant site in Bennettsville, SC
January 23, 2018Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Seller, Tom Hom Group in the sale of approximately .8 acres of land located at 200 Hwy 15 Bypass…
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Ryan Welch represented the landlord in the lease of 1,940 SF of flex space in North Charleston
January 23, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the landlord, Thaynes Capital Northwoods, LLC in the lease of 1,940 SF of flex space located at 2154 North Center Street, Unit C-301 in North…
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Immedion hires Mike Stokes as Sales Director for Charleston
January 23, 2018
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Stokes as Sales Director for their Charleston location. In…
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Will Sherrod represented the tenant in the lease of 1,228 SF of retail space in Mount Pleasant, SC
January 23, 2018Will Sherrod with Lee & Associates would like to congratulate The College Planning Center in their leasing of 1,228 square feet of space at The Market at Oakland. Blair Belk…
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Irmo High School Principal David Riegel announces plans to resign at the end of the school year
January 23, 2018
Irmo High School Principal David Riegel has announced his plans to resign and leave his post at the end of the current school year. “After careful thought and consideration, I…
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Moore Beauston & Woodham announces addition
January 23, 2018
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in West Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Hartsville, South Carolina is pleased to announce that: Judith N.…
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Parker Poe announces board members and partners for 2018
January 23, 2018
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced the election of two board members and four new partners for 2018. Debbie Kleman will serve her first term on the firm’s board…
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Create Photos Like a Pro With Your iPhone workshop
January 23, 2018Register for One of the Three Workshops at the Village Artists Art Gallery in Sandhills (next to Panera Bread) Tuesday’s March 6, 13 & 20 from 4pm-6pm or Wednesday’s…
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Southern First reports results for 2017
January 23, 2018Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…
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January 29, One Columbia Launches “Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area.”
January 23, 2018One Columbia for Arts & History, which advises, amplifies and advocates for the unified arts and history community, announces that it will launch a process to identify a cultural plan…
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Lee & Associates Charleston’s John Orr, CCIM elected Vice President of the South Carolina Chapter of CCIM
January 23, 2018
The Charleston office of Lee & Associates announced that John Orr, CCIM has been elected Vice President of the South Carolina chapter of CCIM for 2018. Orr has recently served…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – December 2017
January 23, 2018
S.C businesses add jobs; unemployment rate inches up South Carolina businesses continued to add jobs in December to a new record level with the Hospitality and Tourism and Construction sectors…
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National Eating Disorders Association Walk at USC – February 17th
January 23, 2018
Columbia NEDA Walk at USC (National Eating Disorders Association) Join us for the Columbia NEDA Walk at the University of South Carolina on Saturday, February 17th, 2018! This event raises…
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CI 103: User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate – March 19-22
January 23, 2018
Location: College of Charleston 5 Liberty St, Tate Center Charleston, SC 29401-1400 Date: March 19-22, 2018 REGISTER NOW, click here. Prerequisites: CI 101 – Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real…
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Walmart to raise wages, provide one-time bonus and expand hourly maternity and parental leave for associates in South Carolina
January 23, 2018
Recently, Walmart announced plans to increase the starting wage rate for all hourly associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits and provide a one-time cash…
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