Richland Renaissance: This Project Works for Richland County
December 15, 2017
On Tuesday, Richland County will unveil details of a community and government services “master plan” called Richland Renaissance. The comprehensive initiative is designed to improve County services to residents, resolve…
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Magnifique! Samples receives national honor
December 15, 2017
For her outstanding contributions to world language education, World Language and Partial-Immersion Coordinator A. Dawn Samples received the 2017 National Association of District Supervisors of Foreign Languages Supervisor of the…
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WKHS educator learns at national level
December 15, 2017
White Knoll High’s Teacher of the Year and Lexington District One Teacher of the Year finalist recently returned from a national conference where she represented all South Carolina health science…
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Doctors Care celebrates newest location in Upstate with ribbon cutting ceremony
December 14, 2017
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon cutting today to celebrate the opening of its newest urgent and family care center in Mauldin. This is…
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School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties 2018 Teacher Recruitment Event – February 3
December 14, 2017
Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2018 Teacher Recruitment Event on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Irmo Middle School, 6051 Westcott Road, Columbia, SC 29212 from 8:30 a.m. until…
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Donaldson Field passes FAA inspection
December 14, 2017
Donaldson Field, a general aviation airport located at the South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center (SCTAC), passed its yearly Federal Aviation Administration Part 139 Certification Operations Inspection with flying colors.…
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Crawford Strategy honors Greenville Tech student with annual scholarship
December 14, 2017Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency providing strategic and creative communications solutions to organizations, awarded its third annual Sandy Linning Scholarship to Hunter McAbee, a Greenville Technical College student pursuing a…
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South Carolina Federal More Time Cheering College Bowl Giveaway
December 14, 2017
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is sending Clemson University and University of South Carolina fans to cheer on their teams this bowl season. The credit union is giving away a…
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Precision Jig & Fixture South growing its Spartanburg County operations
December 14, 2017
Manufacturing Expansion To Create 40 New Jobs Precision Jig & Fixture South, a full-service inspection tooling manufacturer, is expanding its existing Spartanburg County operations. The $6.5 million capital investment is…
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Orangeburg law firms provide 350 free turkeys for Thanksgiving
December 14, 2017For the 4th year in a row, the Orangeburg law firms of Lanier & Burroughs and Williams & Williams teamed up to provide hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys to Orangeburg…
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South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. to acquire Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.
December 14, 2017
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of Atlantic Community Bank, under which South Atlantic…
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City’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards nomination period extended
December 14, 2017The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards through Friday, January 5, 2018. The Dream Keeper Award recognizes exemplary displays…
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Port of Charleston drivers vote to join Teamsters Local 509
December 14, 2017
In a national move to modernize the port trucking industry to respect the rights of drivers and stabilize their families’ income, drivers at a South Carolina port drayage company have voted to…
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Orangeburg law firms provide 350 free turkeys for Thanksgiving
December 14, 2017For the 4th year in a row, the Orangeburg law firms of Lanier & Burroughs and Williams & Williams teamed up to provide hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys to Orangeburg…
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New corporate certificate series to train safety leadership teams
December 13, 2017
As an aging workforce across many industries nears retirement age, many employers are facing the possibility of losing senior workers who are skilled at doing their jobs – safely. In…
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Daughtry will play the Peace Center on Sunday, March 11, at 7 p.m
December 13, 2017As the front man for the band bearing his name, Daughtry has become one of the most visible and consistent rock & roll torchbearers of the 21st century. Since rising to…
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HRP associates awarded S.C. Department of Mental Health environmental contract
December 13, 2017
HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental health and safety engineering and consulting firm in Greenville, has been awarded a two-year Environmental Consultant Services Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) from the South…
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An Evening of original music with Maia Sharp, Randy Sharp and David Ryan Harris
December 13, 2017Songwriters Maia Sharp and Randy Sharp return to the Peace Center for An Evening of Original Music, and they’ll be joined by David Ryan Harris. The intimate, listening-room style concert will…
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United Community Bank Angel Tree provides Christmas to Upstate Children
December 13, 2017
United Community Bank announced that its Upstate branches provided Christmas gifts for 385 children through the bank’s annual Angel Tree program. Participating branches placed a tree in their lobby with…
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Injured troops could receive better care and benefits with new research
December 13, 2017
Gunshots crackled as a man dressed in camouflage sat on the ground with a red stream trickling from his ear and a purple splotch marking the skin near his cheekbone.…
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The Marchant Company recognizes agents for excellent performance in November 2017
December 13, 2017
As the Upstate’s “Signature Real Estate Agency,” The Marchant Company is a small boutique business of just 40 agents that is consistently a top performer in Greenville. The Marchant Company…
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Infinity promotes two team members
December 13, 2017Infinity Marketing announced the promotions of Chris Sweeney and Lindsey Mainhart. Chris Sweeney has been promoted to Media Analyst and Lindsey Mainhart has been promoted to Creative Team Manager. Chris…
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Vehicles could get ‘nerves’ that sense damage with new research
December 13, 2017
Helicopters, tanks and other vehicles could someday be made of “smart material” that senses damage, similar to how nerves tell the body it has been injured, with the help of…
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Economic Outlook Breakfast features senior regional economist with Richmond Federal Reserve Bank – January 16
December 13, 2017
Greenville Technical College’s Economic Development and Corporate Training Division will host an Economic Outlook Breakfast on January 16 at the college’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation. The event, sponsored by the…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions:
December 13, 2017
LEASES Greenville, South Carolina: Towers Rice, Jr., CCIM of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Deshields Properties, LP, in leasing a 3,000 SF industrial property located at 504 Old Easley…
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New name and website for 3Fold
December 13, 2017
One of the region’s most dynamic marketing companies has updated its name and launched a new website to highlight its change in culture and philosophy. 3Fold Creative is now simply…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation receives $25,000 from Wells Fargo to support veterans education
December 13, 2017Left to righ:t Jack Hoekstra, CEO of the MTC Foundation; Ronald L. Rhames, MTC President; Susan Bankson, SC Community Affairs Representative for Wells Fargo; Holt Chetwood, Wells Fargo Midlands…
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CresCom Bank raises $1,800 for Myrtle Beach Intermediate School’s Angel Tree Fund
December 13, 2017Employees at CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, raised $1,800 in donations for the Angel Tree fund at Myrtle Beach Intermediate School. The donations will go towards purchasing gifts…
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CresCom Bank introduces new team members throughout the Carolinas
December 13, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, welcomes new team members throughout its North Carolina and South Carolina branches. New team members include: Cayce, S.C. · Andrew Duke has…
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Local students design, build pavilion at Medway Community Garden
December 13, 2017
Two years ago the Charleston Parks Conservancy offered James Island residents a garden-to-table option at Medway Park & Community Garden. Quickly, residents began filling the 60 leased beds with produce…
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New Homes Group Spreads holiday cheer
December 13, 2017On Friday, December 8th in the spirit of the Holiday Season, the Carolina One New Homes group reached out to a dear friend in need. Will Jenkinson, the New Homes Broker-In-Charge,…
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College of Charleston and Trident Tech establish Cougar Path Program
December 13, 2017
The College of Charleston and Trident Technical College (TTC) have formed a partnership designed to transition TTC students into the CofC’s Bachelor of Professional Studies Program. The Cougar Path Program is a 2+2…
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36th Annual Holiday Parade of Boats prize winners
December 13, 2017The 36th Annual Holiday Parade of Boats, produced by the City of Charleston and the Charleston Sail and Power Squadron, was held in Charleston Harbor on Saturday, December 9, 2017.…
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Wofford football coach Mike Ayers announces retirement
December 13, 2017
Mike Ayers announced his retirement, concluding a 30-year career as head football coach at Wofford College. For three decades, Ayers guided the Terriers from the NAIA and NCAA Division II…
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City of Charleston offers affordable housing through First Time Homeownership Initiative
December 13, 2017The city of Charleston department of Housing and Community Development recently constructed two homes, located at 1904 Doscher Avenue and 56 Nunan Street, that are now available for purchase through…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar partners with Windwood Farm Home & Family Services this holiday season
December 13, 2017
Now through January 7th, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston has partnered with Windwood Farm Home & Family Services to raise money through…
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At This Year’s Family Holiday Gathering, Talk to Your Loved Ones About Growing Older
December 13, 2017Discussions about assisted living facilities, paying for long-term care, creating wills and other legal documents don’t always come up during holiday visits and Christmas dinners. But the holiday season is…
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International African American Museum receives $250,000 pledge from BB&T
December 13, 2017
One of the primary goals of the International African American Museum (IAAM) is to illuminate African American history, and in the process, elevate diversity and inclusion, a mission shared by…
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Going Casual for a Cause: Collins & Lacy seeks 2018 Denim Day recipients
December 13, 2017Each year, Collins & Lacy, P.C. holds a year-long project as a way for the business defense firm to give back to the community. The firm is now reaching out…
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Chabad to light tallest menorah in the Southeast – December 14
December 13, 2017Chabad of South Carolina will light the tallest menorah in the Southeast this Thursday December 14th at 5:30pm at the Chabad Aleph House 2509 Decker Blvd. The Menorah is 27…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Who’s buying, selling, leasing and investing in South Carolina this week
December 13, 2017
Colliers International in South Carolina is pleased to announce the following commercial real estate transactions: Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard represented both the landlord and the…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Phi Life Sciences
December 13, 2017
SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc. recently finalized a $200,000 investment in Charleston-based Phi Life Sciences, a molecular diagnostic and laboratory service company that aims to help patients by reducing…
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Barcelona, Spain: A City Like No Other
December 13, 2017By Mike DuBose, Debra DuBose, and Blake DuBose Blending history and Modernism, Barcelona is a clean, beautiful, friendly, and fun city. It draws 32 million visitors each year to…
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Citadel Veteran Students partnering with Junior League to help families with babies
December 13, 2017Holiday spirit taking Student Veterans Association across campus collecting donations The Citadel Student Veterans Association (CSVA) in conjunction with the Junior League of Charleston is hosting a diaper drive…
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Jeff Stover elected to executive committee at SCBIO
December 13, 2017Jeff Stover, a shareholder with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, has been elected to the executive committee for South Carolina Biotechnology Innovation Organization. Jeff currently serves on the Board of Directors for…
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The Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra introduces new website
December 13, 2017
The Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra (FISO) recently launched its new website: fountaininnsymphony.org. The updated website is reconstructed with a completely new design, aligned with an elevated brand image, including a…
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WORLD News Group names its Book of the Year winners
December 13, 2017
ASHEVILLE, NC – From the war on poverty to famine in the Ukraine, from the political world of the Book of Samuel to Darwinian evolution and living the best life…
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Select Bancorp and Premara financial merger receives regulatory and shareholder approvals
December 13, 2017
The combined company is projected to have $1.1 billion in total assets and 18 branches serving North and South Carolina. Select Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of Select Bank &…
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Barcelona, Spain: A City Like No Other
December 13, 2017
By Mike DuBose, Debra DuBose, and Blake DuBose Blending history and Modernism, Barcelona is a clean, beautiful, friendly, and fun city. It draws 32 million visitors each year to…
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Tri-DAC accepting nominations for summer arts program
December 13, 2017
Lexington County School District One educators and parents can begin nominating talented students for the 2018 Tri-District Arts Consortium Summer Program. This year marks the 33nd year Tri-DAC has provided…
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