NAI Avant facilitates 30,900 square foot warehouse lease
January 16, 2018
NAI Avant announced the recent lease of a 30,900-square foot warehouse building located at 756 Rosewood Drive in Columbia, SC. Senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Rob Lapin represented the…
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Providence Home celebrates 55 years
January 16, 2018
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Providence Home, a non-profit Christian ministry providing meals, lodging, Christian counseling and work assistance to dislocated men in central South Carolina,…
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Smashburger, Lexington “Pay What You Want” to support Epworth
January 15, 2018
Smashburger’s Lexington location will host a “Pay What You Want” day on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, with all proceeds supporting Epworth Children’s Home. For one day only, guests are invited to…
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SCE&G to conduct controlled burns on Lake Murray islands
January 15, 2018
SCE&G will conduct controlled burns at company-owned islands on Lake Murray during the months of January and February as part of the company’s ongoing management of the lake and related…
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Team Big Fish adds banking professional to ranks at ERA Wilder Realty Midtown
January 15, 2018
ERA Wilder Realty Midtown recently announced the addition of Miranda Mole to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the Orangeburg area. Miranda Mole is from the…
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Columbia attorney Todd Carroll promoted to Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson
January 15, 2018
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has promoted Todd Carroll to Partner in the firm. Carroll is an experienced business litigation lawyer. His experience includes serving as Special Counsel to the…
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“Celebration of Life” planned for USC University Foundations director – January 23
January 15, 2018
Russell Harold Meekins, executive director of the University’s Educational and Development Foundations, died December 23, 2017. A public “Celebration of Life” memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at…
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Providence Home celebrates 55 years
January 15, 2018By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Providence Home, a non-profit Christian ministry providing meals, lodging, Christian counseling and work assistance to dislocated men in central South Carolina,…
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Southern Visions Real Estate closes the sale of a former Lexington restaurant
January 15, 2018Southern Visions Real Estate announced the sale of a 7,500-square foot former restaurant located at 938 North Lake Drive in Lexington. Sales associate Rhett Kelly represented the seller, Royalty Properties LLC, in…
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Capital Waste Services announces plans to expand to Southeast Columbia
January 15, 2018Capital Waste Services announced plans today to relocate its current operations at 3 Mauney Court and 105 North Shorecrest Road to a larger location in Southeast Columbia. The Columbia-based waste service company recently leased 15,000…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina adds Dr. Reshma Khan to board of trustees
January 15, 2018
Dr. Reshma Khan is the Founder and Executive Director of the Shifa Free Clinic, a program of the Islamic Circle of North America Relief USA. Born and raised in India,…
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2018 MLK Celebration award recipients announced
January 15, 2018Two community leaders and an organization from the Charleston area will be honored with awards at the 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration next week. Joan Robinson-Berry,…
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Jackson Hires Finney, Beadles, Underwood
January 15, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Paige Finney as public relations coordinator, Ryan Beadles as data analyst and Sydney Underwood…
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Chris Gantt-Sorenson elected to SC SHRM State Council for 2018
January 15, 2018
Chris Gantt-Sorenson, a shareholder in our Greenville office, has been elected to the South Carolina Society for Human Resource Management (SC SHRM) State Council for 2018. Chris will serve as…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta open ticket sales, and restaurant nominations
January 15, 2018
Tapping into the region’s growing appreciation and love for tacos and good tequila, High Spirits Events is hosting the second annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta in downtown Greenville presented by…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System dedicates first Habitat home of 2018
January 15, 2018
Bon Secours St. Francis employees welcomed a new neighbor into Greenville’s Sterling community on Friday, dedicating the home that they built with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for Brad…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new board members
January 15, 2018
Rebuild Upstate has added two new board members, who will serve three-year terms helping grow this agency that does home repairs across the region. Michael Cunningham is the Vice President…
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Defense Lawyer joins Capital Rotary
January 15, 2018President Blake DuBose and sponsor Ann Elliott welcome Betsy Best (left) to Capital Rotary Club membership. Best, a Charlotte, NC native, is a partner in Blume Franklin-Best & Young, a…
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Shining a Spotlight on Careers in Construction – February 8
January 15, 2018
In recognition of all the professionals working in residential and commercial construction and to highlight the rewarding careers available in the industry. The Building Industry Association of Central SC…
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Defense Lawyer joins Capital Rotary
January 15, 2018
President Blake DuBose and sponsor Ann Elliott welcome Betsy Best (left) to Capital Rotary Club membership. Best, a Charlotte, NC native, is a partner in Blume Franklin-Best & Young, a…
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NAI Avant closes sale of Irmo Shopping Center
January 15, 2018
NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of an ±8,765 square foot shopping center, known as the Galleria in Irmo, at 7325 St. Andrews Road in Irmo, SC. Retail…
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Land on Broad River Road, Irmo, SC sells
January 12, 2018ROI Commercial procured the sale of .69 acre of commercial land located at 7441 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC. The property is conveniently located just off I-26, at the Broad…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union gives more than $1 million to members
January 12, 2018Members of SAFE Federal Credit Union received annual bonus dividends and interest rebates on December 31 totaling more than $1 million, based on their account usage. The payments were based…
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Presbyterian Communities of SC acquires Laurel Crest Retirement Community
January 12, 2018
Two of the premier retirement living organizations in South Carolina have joined together under the leadership of the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina (PCSC). On January 5, 2018, PCSC purchased the Laurel Crest…
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DAODAS launches statewide outreach to combat opioid epidemic
January 12, 2018The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) has launched a statewide public education campaign to address the opioid epidemic in South Carolina. The Just…
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In 2018, candidates should commit to civil, issue-based campaigns
January 12, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Tolerance for opposing views has been in decline in recent years, and markedly so in the 14 months since the 2016 presidential election. Today,…
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Three District Five schools named to SC School Improvement Council’s 2018 Honor Roll
January 12, 2018
Three School Improvement Councils (SICs) representing Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named to the South Carolina School Improvement Council’s (SC-SIC) 2018 Honor Roll for their “significant efforts to foster…
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Gov. Henry McMaster directs SCDHHS to pursue work requirements for Medicaid recipients
January 12, 2018
Gov. Henry McMaster directed the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) to immediately seek federal waivers to establish work requirements for South Carolina’s Medicaid recipients. The Centers for…
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The USC Symphony Orchestra presents Concertos! – February 1
January 12, 2018Join Scott Weiss and the USC Symphony for a program featuring the winners of the University of South Carolina’s 2017-2018 USC Concerto-Aria Competition. The concert takes place on Thursday, February 1…
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The COMET announces route changes in the Forest Drive Corridor
January 12, 2018
The COMET announces major route changes in the Forest Drive Corridor. The current Route 15: Forest Drive will become Route 701. This routes serves as a main connection artery that…
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Carolina’s Rigging & Crane and Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware expanding presence in two S.C. Counties
January 12, 2018
Carolina’s Rigging & Crane and Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware, manufacturers and suppliers of wire rope, rigging and safety solutions for a wide range of industries, are expanding operations in…
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Twelve South Carolina schools named finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 12, 2018
Twelve South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2018 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union gives more than $1 million to members
January 12, 2018
Members of SAFE Federal Credit Union received annual bonus dividends and interest rebates on December 31 totaling more than $1 million, based on their account usage. The payments were based…
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Land on Broad River Road, Irmo, SC sells
January 12, 2018
ROI Commercial procured the sale of .69 acre of commercial land located at 7441 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC. The property is conveniently located just off I-26, at the Broad…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center receives gift of $500,000 for campaign to help meet the needs of children in the Lowcountry
January 11, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has received a $500,000 challenge gift to their capital campaign, Above and Beyond:…
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Complete PR welcomes Davis as spring 2018 intern
January 11, 2018
Cassie Davis has joined Complete Public Relations as a 2018 Spring intern. “I’m excited to learn from the Complete PR team, work with their clients, and gain valuable work experience…
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Zylö Therapeutics locating new operations in Greenville County
January 11, 2018
Pharmaceutical Company Creating 30 New Jobs Zylö Therapeutics, a developer of state-of-the-art technology for the pharmaceutical industry, is locating new operations in Greenville County. The company is expected to create…
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NAI Avant consummates 685 acre Georgetown land sale
January 11, 2018
Avant announces the sale of 685 acres of land on Plantersville Road near Georgetown, SC. Senior brokers Tom and Tombo Milliken represented the sellers, Planters Forest, LLC. This timberland-recreational property,…
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CSO acquires Youth Symphony, announces search for Assistant Conductor
January 10, 2018
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has acquired the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO), making the CSYO a division of the CSO’s core education programs. The CSO will immediately begin a search for…
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R&R Youth and Community Empowerment Organization presents, the 50TH Year DR. Martin Luther King, JR. Commemorative Tribute
January 10, 2018
The world lost a great leader on April 4, 1968 when an assassin’s bullet took the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The shot that killed Dr. King was…
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David Barksdale joins First Reliance Bank as President of North Carolina
January 10, 2018
David Barksdale has joined First Reliance Bank as President of North Carolina. Barksdale is responsible for the strategic market expansion of First Reliance Bank’s footprint in North Carolina. He will oversee sales management…
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City to host fourth quarterly conversation on fair housing and equal access
January 10, 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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State Museum to offer Family Astronomy Workshops
January 10, 2018
The State Museum is offering a new workshop on Jan. 20 and Feb. 24 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. These hands-on workshops are designed for anyone interested in learning how to set…
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Scansource announces appointment of general counsel
January 10, 2018
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced that Matthew Dean is joining the Company as Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Dean brings…
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Lisa Arnold to serve as assistant professor of nursing at Bob Jones University
January 10, 2018
Lisa Arnold will serve as assistant professor in the division of nursing in the College of Arts and Science at Bob Jones University starting in the spring 2018 semester which…
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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis named to leadership positions with nationwide entities
January 10, 2018
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has taken on leadership roles with two advocacy organizations. Treasurer Loftis is the 2018 Southern Vice President of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) and…
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Boeing proud of success in South Carolina
January 10, 2018The Boeing Company is proud to build the “airplane of the future” – its 787 Dreamliner – in South Carolina, and looks forward to continuing a rewarding partnership here for…
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SCE&G earns “Emergency Recovery Award” for efforts to restore service after Hurricane Irma
January 10, 2018
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today awarded SCE&G the association’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for its outstanding power restoration efforts after Hurricane Irma in September 2017. “I am extremely proud of…
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Smith raises more than $525,000 from more than 2,400 supporters in fourth quarter
January 10, 2018
The James Smith for South Carolina campaign today filed its fundraising report with the South Carolina Ethics Commission for the 4th quarter of 2017. The report shows the campaign raised…
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BullStreet Gone Wild: Heirloom Plantings Restore “Sandhills Meadow” at Bull and Elmwood
January 10, 2018Back-to-nature landscaping for main entrance, public spaces The main entrance to the BullStreet District is getting a facelift for the first time in decades, and passengers in the 40,000 cars…
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