Bell Carrington Price & Gregg attorney named among Greenville’s Best & Brightest
September 21, 2017
Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) attorney, Annah Toates, has been selected to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2017 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Toates is one of 36 young professionals recognized…
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Recruiting Solutions celebrates National Staffing Employee Week
September 21, 2017Recruiting Solutions is celebrating National Staffing Employee Week during September 18th – 24th. Established by the American Staffing Association, this commemorative week honors the millions of temporary and contract employees…
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District Five principal Melanie Cohen named to prestigious education policy program
September 21, 2017
River Springs Elementary School principal Melanie Cohen has been selected along with 16 other educators to participate in the South Carolina Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP) for 2017-18. “I am…
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RCSD deputies accept HOT COPS CHALLENGE
September 21, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C.: The HOT COPS CHALLENGE – An ongoing social-media craze that began with a photo which has since gone viral, of Gainesville (Florida)…
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NAI Avant closes land for new Cook Out location
September 21, 2017NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±1.32 acres of land located at 7504 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, SC. Construction will start immediately on a new Cook…
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RCSD deputies accept HOT COPS CHALLENGE
September 21, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C.: The HOT COPS CHALLENGE – An ongoing social-media craze that began with a photo which has since gone viral, of Gainesville (Florida)…
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NAI Avant closes land for new Cook Out location
September 21, 2017
NAI Avant is pleased to announce the sale of ±1.32 acres of land located at 7504 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, SC. Construction will start immediately on a new Cook…
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Recruiting Solutions celebrates National Staffing Employee Week
September 21, 2017
Recruiting Solutions is celebrating National Staffing Employee Week during September 18th – 24th. Established by the American Staffing Association, this commemorative week honors the millions of temporary and contract employees…
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Season’s final Chapin downtown market celebrates Oktoberfest with German music, food and beer – October 7
September 21, 2017
The Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market will conclude its inaugural season on Saturday, October 7 with an Oktoberfest flair, including German music, food and beer. The market runs from 9:00 am…
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Hundreds of flowers to brighten Charleston as Tiger Lily encourages customers to ‘Petal It Forward’
September 20, 2017Charleston’s award-winning florist Tiger Lily will give away 400 bouquets of flowers on Wednesday, Oct. 11, as part of the “Petal It Forward” program. A national effort of the Society…
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The Footlight Players brings ‘Creepy and Kooky’ Addams Family to life for fall production
September 20, 2017
Everyone’s favorite creepy and kooky family comes to The Footlight Players stage in October with an original story – and it’s every father’s nightmare. The Footlight Players will perform this…
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The Charleston Jazz Orchestra announces its SEASON 10 lineup of concerts
September 20, 2017The Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO) announces its SEASON 10 concerts beginning February 24, 2018. “We’re celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary with a stellar line-up of concerts that pay tribute to some of the…
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Cannon and Spring Streets to be converted for two-way traffic
September 20, 2017
Starting Monday, October 2, work will begin to convert Spring and Cannon streets to accommodate two-way traffic. Weather permitting, the entire process is expected to take two weeks, with the conversion…
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McCall Farms acquires Sager Creek Vegetable Company brands
September 20, 2017
EFFINGHAM, SC – McCall Farms, known for its tasty line of high quality, seasoned southern-style vegetables and fruits, announced they are acquiring the brands of Sager Creek Vegetable Company, a…
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CommunityWorks receives $720,000 from U.S. Treasury
September 20, 2017
CommunityWorks (CW) has been awarded a $720,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund to bolster its community development lending efforts. The CDFI Fund…
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Chicken Salad Chick to make its debut in Easley
September 20, 2017
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual restaurant concept, announced it will be expanding in South Carolina with its first location in Easley. Located at 5709 Calhoun Memorial Highway, the new…
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Cornerstone Bancorp shareholders approve merger with First Community Corporation
September 20, 2017
First Community Corporation, the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, announced that the previously announced merger under which First Community…
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Cornerstone Bancorp shareholders approve merger with First Community Corporation
September 20, 2017
First Community Corporation, the holding company of First Community Bank, and Cornerstone Bancorp, the holding company of Cornerstone National Bank, announced that the previously announced merger under which First Community…
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District Five launches #FloodTheTruck effort to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 20, 2017Students and staff in Lexington-Richland School District Five are gathering supplies and raising funds to assist Houston-area residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. The district’s new #FloodTheTruck initiative is part of…
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Samsung and Harvest Hope Food Bank partner to feed South Carolina veterans
September 20, 2017
Today, Joe Stinziano, the Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics America announced Samsung’s new local partnership with the Harvest Hope Food Bank to feed South Carolina veterans in need through…
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More than 1 Million traveled in South Carolina to view the eclipse
September 20, 2017
Roughly 1.6 million people traveled to or within South Carolina to view the total solar eclipse last month, according to research released today by the South Carolina Department of Parks,…
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More than 1 Million traveled in South Carolina to view the eclipse
September 20, 2017
Roughly 1.6 million people traveled to or within South Carolina to view the total solar eclipse last month, according to research released today by the South Carolina Department of Parks,…
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Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center Pigskin in the Park series returns Friday
September 20, 2017For the second straight season, Midlands high school football will be played at Spirit Communications Park. The Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center Pigskin at the Park series returns with three more…
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Fall offerings at Congaree National Park
September 20, 2017
As the nights begin to cool and the days grow ever so shorter, park rangers are working with community partners to provide a number of special programs and activities. These…
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2017 Promoted Into Purpose Conference – October 20th, 21st
September 20, 2017
For Female Corporate Influencers and Entrepreneurs Ready to Live the Dream and Leave the Legacy Join us for the 2017 Promoted Into Purpose Conference on Friday, October 20th through Saturday,…
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2017 Promoted Into Purpose Conference – October 20th, 21st
September 20, 2017
For Female Corporate Influencers and Entrepreneurs Ready to Live the Dream and Leave the Legacy Join us for the 2017 Promoted Into Purpose Conference on Friday, October 20th through Saturday,…
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S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs
September 20, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the sixth year. In total, the SBA…
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S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs
September 20, 2017The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the sixth year. In total, the SBA…
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Colonial Life Aims to be Corporate Good Neighbor
September 20, 2017Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company backs community improvement outreach efforts in education, arts and culture, and health and wellness. The Columbia-based firm and its employees had a positive local…
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Rachel Hutchens joins Sowell Gray Robinson as associate
September 20, 2017Columbia native Rachel M. Hutchens has joined Sowell Gray Robinson law firm as an associate. Rachel focuses her practice on litigation involving premises liability, automobile torts and insurance coverage, as…
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Rotarian Neda Beal earns donor recognition
September 20, 2017Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose recognizes at-large director and service chair Neda Beal for continuing Rotary Foundation donations that support world understanding and peace programs. Beal is now…
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Gauracandra Nimai Garrett selected as Best and Brightest
September 20, 2017Allen University announced that Gauracandra Nimai Garrett, Director of Alumni Affairs for Allen University, will be recognized by Columbia Business Monthly in their 2017 “Best & Brightest 35 and Under”…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood and partner Tod Hyche recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2017
September 20, 2017Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that the firm has been recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2017 (HNW) for South Carolina. Additionally, partner J. Tod Hyche has been honored as a…
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S.C. Branded finalists announced
September 20, 2017The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced finalists for S.C. Branded awards. S.C. Branded is a partnership with Upstate S.C. marketing group The Brand Leader, to establish a new,…
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S.C. Branded finalists announced
September 20, 2017The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced finalists for S.C. Branded awards. S.C. Branded is a partnership with Upstate S.C. marketing group The Brand Leader, to establish a new,…
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BorgWarner Inc. expanding operations in Oconee County
September 20, 2017OCONEE COUNTY, SC – BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The $71.9…
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BorgWarner Inc. expanding operations in Oconee County
September 20, 2017OCONEE COUNTY, SC – BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The $71.9…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott releases update to Perspectives on Wealth Management Insights
September 20, 2017
Nachman Norwood & Parrott (NNP), a wealth management consultancy, released a 2017 update to Perspectives released last year. The informative resource highlights wealth management, tax, legal, real estate and insurance…
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USC receives new $20 million NSF grant to enhance advanced materials and manufacturing research
September 20, 2017
A statewide consortium of advanced materials researchers and educators has landed a $20 million, five-year Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 award from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate…
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USC receives new $20 million NSF grant to enhance advanced materials and manufacturing research
September 20, 2017
A statewide consortium of advanced materials researchers and educators has landed a $20 million, five-year Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 award from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate…
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Jasmine D. Smith joins board of Sistercare
September 20, 2017Jasmine D. Smith, an associate with Sowell Gray Robinson law firm in Columbia, has been appointed to the board of Sistercare, a local nonprofit that helps survivors of domestic abuse.…
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Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC expands South Carolina presence with merger to Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP
September 20, 2017On August 28, 2017, Donny Luker, Managing Partner of Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, announced that the firm of Derrick, Stubbs and Stith, LLP, in Columbia, South Carolina will join Mauldin…
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New climate controlled self-storage facility breaks ground in Goose Creek, SC
September 20, 2017Miller-Valentine Group, a design/build construction and development company, and Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic, based in Charleston, SC have teamed up to develop a new climate controlled self-storage facility conveniently located…
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CBRE’s Marie Dieckmann among Columbia’s Best and Brightest
September 20, 2017CBRE announced that Marie Dieckmann, Advisory & Transaction Services Associate, has been recognized as one of Columbia Business Monthly’s “Best and Brightest Under 35” for 2017. The honor was given…
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage helps to raise funds for hurricane disaster relief services
September 20, 2017Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage invites neighbors to join the effort to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey by donating to one of two campaigns, the…
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Ports Authority executive to lead Clemson corporate partnerships office
September 20, 2017A seasoned business executive and Clemson alumnus with more than 20 years of experience in helping foster relations and recruit corporations to the state of South Carolina, has been named…
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Ports Authority executive to lead Clemson corporate partnerships office
September 20, 2017A seasoned business executive and Clemson alumnus with more than 20 years of experience in helping foster relations and recruit corporations to the state of South Carolina, has been named…
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LHWH Advertising wins Best Mobile Website in the nation for McLeod Health website
September 20, 2017Myrtle Beach Agency Also Awarded Outstanding Healthcare Website For McLeod Health In 2017 WebAward Competition LHWH Advertising and Public Relations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., received the award for Best Mobile…
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LHWH Advertising wins Best Mobile Website in the nation for McLeod Health website
September 20, 2017Myrtle Beach Agency Also Awarded Outstanding Healthcare Website For McLeod Health In 2017 WebAward Competition LHWH Advertising and Public Relations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., received the award for Best Mobile…
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Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island announces addition of two new employees to expanding team
September 20, 2017Kathy Garino and Phillip Kent have joined Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS). HHIMLS facilitates $3 billion in real estate transactions annually. It helps the home buying and…
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