Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 31, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
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Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 31, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
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District, college math professionals propose high school curriculum changes
October 31, 2017Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s Math Pathways Project Team (MPPT), made up of math professionals at the district and college level, has reviewed and evaluated the region’s high school math…
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Summers Corner community hits 100 home sales milestone; neighborhood shares other stats for success
October 31, 2017Summers Corner, a residential community in the Lowcountry, has reached a key milestone of 100 total home sales. This comes after a successful spring season when Summers Corner sold 33…
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Milliken announced as “Legends” Award winner
October 31, 2017
Iconic Sports Moment, Taste of the State, and More to be Announced at SC Branded Awards The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Brand Leader, will present…
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Kristey Stewart elected as NAWIC South Atlantic Region Director for 2017-2019
October 31, 2017
The Durham Chapter of National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) announced the appointment of one of the Chapter’s members as the 2017-2019 National Association of Women in Construction South…
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Keith Shah, Ph.D., joins Palmetto Health as system vice president for Data and Analytics
October 31, 2017
Keith Shah, Ph.D., will join Palmetto Health as system vice president for Data and Analytics. In his role, Shah will have a unique opportunity to serve in multiple leadership capacities…
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Nephron donates medications and offers jobs to help with hurricane relief
October 31, 2017Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron) donated a quarter of a million vials of medication to areas affected by recent hurricanes, and now has a variety of job positions available for anyone…
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Midlands Technical College’s Tara Holmon selected for National Institute at Princeton University
October 31, 2017
The Board of Directors of the Council for Opportunity in Education and the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity at Princeton University selected Tara Holmon, Midlands Technical College’s Educational Talent…
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Richland Two announces new Sandlapper Elementary principal
October 31, 2017
At the board meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Connie May…
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The Salvation Army opens new Family Store in Irmo
October 31, 2017
Second Family Store, Same Great Values that Help Our Community On Friday November 3,2017, families looking for a bargain will have a brand new shopping experience in Irmo as The…
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District Five superintendent again earns high marks on board evaluation
October 31, 2017
Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner earned high marks for his job performance during an open evaluation at a recent school board meeting. The District Five School Board…
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Honors College to induct inaugural class of Clyburn Scholars
October 31, 2017
Four SC State freshmen and members of the university’s Honors College, will be formally inducted as the first recipients of the Emily England Clyburn Honors College Scholarship during a special…
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VA to host Veteran appreciation open house – Nov. 1
October 31, 2017
The William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Columbia VA Regional Office will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 in the main lobby of the hospital (Building 100).…
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Sparkleberry Country Fair donates $25,000 for teacher grants
October 31, 2017
Richland Two teachers will be able to implement 40 projects on their wish lists, thanks to the generosity of the Sparkleberry Country Fair. Fair co-chairman Bill McCracken and outgoing chairman…
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KB Biotech Solutions launching new Dillon County operations
October 31, 2017
$12 Million Investment To Create 100 New Jobs KB Biotech Solutions, a venture of Chinese-based Anhui Chem-bright Bioengineering Co. Ltd., is launching new manufacturing operations in Dillon County. The $12…
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Colliers Report: Columbia Sees 20% of CBD Office Buildings Sold in Third Quarter
October 31, 2017
Key Takeaways Investors acquired four major towers in four months in downtown Columbia. Rental rates were slightly lower over the third quarter and year-to-date due to a shortage of high-quality vacant space…
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560 Chris Drive in West Columbia reaches full occupancy with new lease to Carrier, now for sale to investors
October 31, 2017
Brokers pivot from leasing to marketing the fully occupied property to potential investors. Colliers International’s Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and Thomas Beard represented the owner, Ronald Weathers, in…
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Elizabeth Turner joins Colliers International as Marketing Coordinator
October 31, 2017
Colliers International announced the addition of Elizabeth Turner as a Marketing Coordinator in Columbia, SC. As a Marketing Coordinator, Turner will provide marketing expertise to the Colliers industrial and general…
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Thomas Scarborough joins Colliers International’s Real Estate Management Services team
October 31, 2017
Colliers International announced the addition of Thomas Scarborough as Assistant Property Manager in its Columbia, SC office. In this role, Scarborough will provide property management services for a portfolio of…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Who’s selling, leasing and investing in South Carolina this week
October 31, 2017
Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions: Charleston, SC Hagood S. Morrison, Daniel Pellegrino and Seth Clark represented Lat Purser & Associates in the sale…
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Cohn Construction names Doug Putlock Vice President Operations
October 31, 2017
Cohn Construction announces Doug Putlock as Vice President Operations. Doug joined Cohn Construction 3 years ago, as the Director of Operations, where he successfully managed the Cohn Construction office. With…
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Truematter to Present Webinar: Better User Experience Through Team Collaboration – November 16
October 31, 2017
Truematter will present a user experience webinar on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 11 a.m. In the webinar, truematter partner and UX lead Dean Schuster will explain how active, deep…
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Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 31, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
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Midlands Green Award nomination – December 1st
October 31, 2017
The Midlands Green Awards are being presented by Keep the Midlands Beautiful and will be presented on December 1st at the 6th Annual Gala for a Greener Midlands. The Midlands…
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A3 Communications’ President and CEO Brian Thomas selected as member of the “20 Under 40” Class of 2017
October 31, 2017
Brian Thomas, President and CEO of A3 Communications, Inc., America’s seventh fastest growing systems integrator, was selected as a member of the ‘20 under 40’ class of 2017 by Security…
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TreesGreenville selected to partner with TD Tree Day to plant trees
October 30, 2017TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®,selected TreesGreenville to participate in TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green spaces in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. On…
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Greg Norris joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
October 30, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Greg Norris as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Greg joins Coldwell Banker Caine with previous real estate experience, most recently with…
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Champion Aerospace gift benefits Aircraft Maintenance Technology students at Greenville Technical College
October 30, 2017Presenting a donation to the Greenville Tech Foundation are Tom Fleetwood (far left) and Ross Hartney (second from right) of Champion Aerospace. Receiving the donation are Greenville Technical College…
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62,221 SF Warehouse Leased
October 30, 2017Dunston Powell, CCIM represented the Landlord, 4400 Arco Lane, LLC in the successful long-term lease of 62,221 SF at 4400 Arco Lane, North Charleston. The Tenant was represented by…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood attorney appointed topic and article editor of Franchise Law Journal
October 30, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Emily I. Bridges has been selected as topic and article editor of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Franchise Law Journal. Her term began…
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City of Columbia opens new Columbia Art Center
October 30, 2017The City of Columbia celebrated the opening of the new Columbia Art Center on Saturday, October 28, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilman Sam Davis,…
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NAI Avant arranges Village at Blythewood retail lease
October 30, 2017
NAI Avant senior broker Laura Kovacich recently represented the landlord, Blythewood Concepts LLC & Bishopville DG, LLC, in the lease transaction at University Village Drive in Blythewood, SC. Anytime Fitness…
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CBRE Capital Markets arranges $9.67 million in non-recourse permanent financing for The Summits Apartments in Graniteville, SC
October 27, 2017CBRE Capital Markets has secured $9.67 million for the refinance of The Summits Apartments, a garden-style multifamily project consisting of 120 market-rate units in Graniteville, SC. The loan is being…
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Lizard’s Thicket raises $3,600 for local charities in honor of 40th anniversary
October 27, 2017Lizard’s Thicket has raised $3,600 through sales of its limited edition 40th anniversary coffee mugs. Local non-profits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, Sharing God’s Love and Palmetto Place…
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Venus Poe receives AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
October 27, 2017For the sixth consecutive year, personal injury attorney Venus Poe, partner and founder of Venus Poe, PA, has been recognized with an AV-level peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. “I strive…
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CBRE Capital Markets arranges $9.67 million in non-recourse permanent financing for The Summits Apartments in Graniteville, SC
October 27, 2017CBRE Capital Markets has secured $9.67 million for the refinance of The Summits Apartments, a garden-style multifamily project consisting of 120 market-rate units in Graniteville, SC. The loan is being…
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Caldwell Commercial listing | 2035 Spaulding Drive, North Charleston, SC
October 27, 2017Caldwell Commercial announces its listing at 2035 Spaulding Drive North Charleston, SC. The renovation of this building consists of 4 units with up to 23,430 SF of office/flex space available…
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Clemson University Rutland Institute names Joe Riley Jr. James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award honoree
October 27, 2017Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics advisory board has selected Joseph (Joe) P. Riley Jr., former mayor of the City of Charleston, to receive the 2018 James F. Barker Ethics…
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Availability opens in Charleston suburban office submarkets
October 27, 2017CBRE Research has released the Q3 2017 data on the office commercial real estate market in Charleston. Tight market conditions are forcing tenants to opt for unconventional space to accommodate…
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Lizard’s Thicket raises $3,600 for local charities in honor of 40th anniversary
October 27, 2017
Lizard’s Thicket has raised $3,600 through sales of its limited edition 40th anniversary coffee mugs. Local non-profits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, Sharing God’s Love and Palmetto Place…
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CBRE Capital Markets arranges $9.67 million in non-recourse permanent financing for The Summits Apartments in Graniteville, SC
October 27, 2017CBRE Capital Markets has secured $9.67 million for the refinance of The Summits Apartments, a garden-style multifamily project consisting of 120 market-rate units in Graniteville, SC. The loan is being…
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First Community Bank adds veteran banker to Business Services Team
October 26, 2017
First Community Bank announced Teresa K. “T.K.” Woods has joined the bank as Assistant Vice President, Business Services Specialist. T.K. brings more than 25 years of experience in business banking…
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SC Chamber announces 2017 Business Leader, Public Servant, and Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award Winners
October 26, 2017
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced honorees for the 2017 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant of the Year, and the Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award. Business Leader of…
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Habitat Greenville named 2017 EarthCraft Builder of the Year
October 26, 2017
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has been named the 2017 EarthCraft Builder of the Year by Southface and the Greater Atlanta Homebuilder’s Association. The EarthCraft Builder of the Year…
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Office asking rates reach historic high while industrial vacancy rate hits historic low in Greenville-Spartanburg
October 26, 2017
CBRE Research has released the Q3 2017 data on the office and industrial commercial real estate markets in Greenville-Spartanburg. For the third consecutive quarter, the Greenville-Spartanburg office market has experienced…
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Stable growth attracting investors and elevating asking rates in Columbia’s office market
October 26, 2017CBRE Research has released the Q3 2017 data on the office commercial real estate market in Columbia, South Carolina. For the eighteenth consecutive quarter, the Columbia office market has exhibited…
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Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association of SC names Elizabeth Herlong Brogdon as Executive Director
October 26, 2017
Elizabeth Herlong Brogdon, Esq. has been named Executive Director of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association of SC (WSWA-SC). In this role, Elizabeth will lead the Association, to include overseeing…
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Stable growth attracting investors and elevating asking rates in Columbia’s office market
October 26, 2017
CBRE Research has released the Q3 2017 data on the office commercial real estate market in Columbia, South Carolina. For the eighteenth consecutive quarter, the Columbia office market has exhibited…
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Garden Tour for Gardeners – November 4th
October 25, 2017
Come join Historic Columbia’s garden staff, Keith Mearns and Evan Clements, on Saturday, Nov 4 as they lead plant specific tours of the famed Hampton-Preston Gardens. Attendees will have the…
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