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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Southern First reports results for 2017
January 23, 2018
Southern 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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Walmart to raise wages, provide one-time bonus and expand hourly maternity and parental leave for associates in South Carolina
January 22, 2018Recently, 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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Top Grossing Movies – January 22
January 22, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/19/2018 to 01/25/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle PG13 Sony 5 3704…
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Ten at the Top to hold Culture Counts Regional Forum
January 22, 2018
Ten at the Top (TATT) will hold the first Upstate Regional Forum of 2018 focusing on the theme of “Culture Counts”. The forum will unveil the Upstate Arts & Culture…
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Ryan Welch represented the seller in the sale of a 24,869 SF special purpose facility in Saint Stephen, SC
January 22, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the seller, SC Federal Credit Union in the sale a 24,869 SF Special Purpose Facility located at 143 Hotel Street in North Saint Stephen, SC…
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Coker College provides students with Apple iPads to enhance the learning experience
January 22, 2018Coker College has partnered with Apple to provide incoming first-year students with their own iPads. Students who enroll at the college’s Hartsville campus will receive a brand new device, preloaded with…
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Cohn Construction welcomes Alex Filo as Superintendent
January 22, 2018Cohn Construction Services welcomes Alex Filo to our team as a Field Superintendent. Alex Filo holds certifications with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention plan (SWPPP).…
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Historic Columbia is now taking nominations for the 2018 Preservation Awards
January 22, 2018Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Preservation Awards. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Feb. 15. Help Historic Columbia recognize the commendable efforts of citizens of Columbia…
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Columbia realtor, USC grad elected to serve on the Presbyterian College Board of Trustees
January 22, 2018
Jill Moylan, of Columbia, SC, has been elected to serve on the Presbyterian College board of trustees. Moylan earned a bachelor’s degree in English from PC in 1984. “I am…
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Columbia, S.C. to host 8th annual free Mardi Gras Columbia Festival Sat., Feb. 10
January 22, 2018
Free festival admission for all ages; beverage proceeds benefit Heroes in Blue; grand marshal Bakari Sellers; King Bentz Kirby and Queen Kassy Alia The Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya, in collaboration with…
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BANDWAGON expanding national footprint through participation in Capital Factory accelerator
January 22, 2018
BANDWAGON, the Greenville-based startup that is using data to transform the college gameday experience, will kick off 2018 in Austin, Texas as a participant in Capital Factory’s six month startup…
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The City of Columbia Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, Greenville Technical College and Midlands Technical College are collaborating to provide environmental remediation training for contractors
January 22, 2018The City of Columbia Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, Greenville Technical College and Midlands Technical College are collaborating to provide environmental remediation training for contractors who are interested…
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Southern Visions Real Estate announces the recent sale of 28 lots for future residential development in the Mariner’s Creek subdivision in Lexington
January 22, 2018Southern Visions Sales Associates Rhett Kelly and Reggie Enlow represented the seller VRP Development, LLC in the $970,000 transaction. With the ever-changing landscape of Lexington County, it is imperative to…
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Merchants of Devine Street present their Winter Sidewalk Sale
January 22, 2018Chase away those winter blues with some great shopping! The merchants of Devine Street are excited to present their Winter Sidewalk Sale – Friday, January 26th through Sunday, January 28th.…
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School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties has a new online application for its magnet and other choice programs
January 22, 2018School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties has a new online application for its magnet and other choice programs. The online choice application will open on January 22, 2018 at…
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Lexington District One promotes Cherry, Jackson
January 22, 2018During its Jan. 16, 2018 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Sandra “Sandy” R. Cherry to the position of assistant administrator…
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Jackson hires Allyse Yorgey as video intern
January 22, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has selected Allyse Yorgey to participate in the company’s spring internship program in the video…
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Statewide debut of “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy” exhibition opens Feb. 10 in Columbia, S.C.
January 22, 2018
Statewide debut of “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy” exhibition opens Feb. 10 in Columbia, S.C. Come to see philanthropy differently: philanthropic experience and giving traditions of African Americans explored…
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Milliken & Company distinguishes Milliken Honors recipients
January 22, 2018
A textile and chemical manufacturer employing nearly 7,000 associates across the globe, Milliken & Company honored 55 associates on January 10 during the company’s newly revitalized recognition program. Associates from…
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Newmark Wilson Kibler represents buyer of Forest Executive Plaza in $1.92 million sale
January 22, 2018. Mike Edwards and Brooks Owings of Newmark Wilson Kibler represented the buyer in the recent sale of Forest Executive Plaza at 4500 Ft. Jackson Blvd. The 32,518-square-foot multi-tenant property sold…
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GADC launches new jobs website to connect talented job seekers with expanding employers
January 22, 2018The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched a new website (www.jobsingreenvillesc.com) designed to quickly and efficiently connect talented South Carolina job seekers with the scores of companies the economic…
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