Colliers Report: Columbia industrial market outperforms expectations amid pandemic
July 28, 2020Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 COLUMBIA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The Columbia industrial market outperformed expectations with a total absorption of 479,072 square feet during the second quarter of 2020.…
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NAI Columbia facilitates $730,000 sale of 417 acres of timberland and recreational land near Lugoff, South Carolina
July 28, 2020NAI Columbia’s Tom Milliken, Tombo Milliken and Nelson Weston represented the seller, Huttoland, LLC, in the $730,000 sale of approximately 417 acres located on Screaming Eagle Road Extension near Lugoff,…
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Greer Community Ministries announces 2020-2021 board of directors
July 28, 2020The Greer Community Ministries (GCM) board of directors for the 2020-2021 fiscal year includes seven returning and four new members. Bob Stroud will serve as board chair and will be…
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Tri-County Technical College announces plans for fall term
July 28, 2020TCTC Strong: Our Path Forward is the name of Tri-County Technical College’s journey to return to on-campus learning amidst the coronavirus pandemic, while protecting the health and safety of students,…
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Frampton Construction brings Charleston Trade Center project to completion
July 28, 2020Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed the expansion of IFA’s Summerville, S.C., manufacturing and distribution facility. Located…
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U.S. News & World Report names Bon Secours St. Francis Health System among Best in South Carolina, Best in Greenville metro area
July 28, 2020Hospitals Recognized as “High Performing” for Several Common Adult Procedures and Conditions Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has been recognized as a “Best Hospital” for 2020-21 by U.S. News…
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Flagship Commercial represents numerous Upstate transactions
July 28, 2020Benji Smith, CCIM; Caldwell Johnston, Commercial Broker; Jim Brown, Commercial Broker; Chisolm Nicholson Commercial Broker; Bart Coleman Commercial Broker; and Boomer Coleman, Broker with Flagship Commercial in Greenville, SC, recently…
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The Cliffs sees strong real estate sales and demand for mountain and lake regions in first half of 2020
July 28, 2020The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by Cliffs Realty and Walnut Cove Realty totaled $47,000,000 in the first half of 2020, with an additional $50,000,000 in sales currently pending.…
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Congaree Vista Guild announces new Board of Directors
July 28, 2020Vista Guild Holds Historic Membership Vote The Congaree Vista Guild has welcomed a new board of directors who will serve the organization for a three-year term. Over the last year…
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Cason Development Group plans mixed-use along Forest Drive
July 28, 2020Cason Development Group is planning a mixed-used commercial and residential project for the corner of Forest and Brentwood drives in the City of Forest Acres. The project includes two commercial…
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Rodney Craps promoted to operations coordinator
July 28, 2020During the July 21, 2020 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Rodney D. Craps to operations coordinator. Rodney comes to Central Services…
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Wi-Fi hotspots are coming to Columbia Housing resident communities
July 28, 2020Concerns continue to rise about the absence of high-speed Internet or broadband access in underserved areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. To provide this essential service in our community and help…
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D’Alberto & Graham opening West Columbia building
July 28, 2020D’Alberto & Graham Attorneys & Advisors, concentrating on business law and commercial transactions, will open its new office building Monday, Aug 3, at 508 Meeting St. in West Columbia. “Our…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC receives $5,000 grant from the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation
July 27, 2020The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to support the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina’s (ABVI) Own Your Life program. Through the…
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Palmetto Priority is proving successful in boosting diners’ confidence
July 27, 2020Palmetto Priority, a program launched by Governor Henry McMaster on July 1, is exceeding expectations. According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, there were 206,300 hotel, restaurant…
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Milliken & Company increases inventory of reusable protective medical fabrics ideal for PPE
July 27, 2020Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than 150 years of textile expertise, has invested significant resources to increase domestic production of its Milliken PerimeterTM advanced medical fabrics.…
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Fetter Health Care Network continues serving Lowcountry through free COVID-19 testing clinics
July 27, 2020Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced new updates to its mobile COVID-19 testing clinic schedule in Charleston County. In recognizing the need for expanded testing throughout the Lowcountry, Fetter…
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Opportunity Zone Site For Sale
July 27, 20202748 SPRUILL AVENUE, NORTH CHARLESTON Great opportunity zone value add/redevelopment property on 0.42 acres. Could make a great office, restaurant or retail site. The property is designated an orphan site…
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Recently renovated office condo in Mt. Pleasant
July 27, 2020999 LAKE HUNTER CIRCLE, UNIT B, MT. PLEASANT ■ 2,087 SF Available For Lease or For Sale ■ Between the bridges in Central Mt. Pleasant. ■ Outstanding Mount Pleasant location…
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NAI Columbia brokers two leases at the Village at Sandhills despite COVID-19 Pandemic
July 27, 2020NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM and Bobby Balboni represented the landlord, Sandhill Center, in the lease of two retail suites consisting of approximately 6,050 square feet located in the prominent…
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Lincoln Stewart joins First Reliance Bank as Vice President and Portfolio Manager
July 27, 2020Lincoln Stewart has joined First Reliance Bank as a Vice President and Portfolio Manager in Greenville, SC. In his new role, he will be responsible for underwriting and portfolio management…
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Lee Bussell, Jr. joins Wilson Kibler as Senior Brokerage Associate
July 27, 2020Wilson Kibler, a full-service commercial real estate company headquartered in Columbia since 1987, announced today Lee Bussell, Jr. has joined the firm’s Columbia office as a senior brokerage associate. Bussell…
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American Family Care expands to Clemson
July 27, 2020Despite many day-to-day challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, American Family Care (AFC), the nation’s leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care and occupational medicine, continues to expand its…
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VentureSouth leads investment in Altis Biosystems
July 27, 2020VentureSouth announced that it has led the oversubscribed $3.1 million Series Seed investment round for Altis Biosystems, a Chapel Hill, NC-based biotechnology company. Altis Biosystems makes drug discovery faster, cheaper,…
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Colonial Life CEO to help lead American Heart Association Tim Arnold, to serve on regional board of directors
July 27, 2020Tim Arnold, President and Chief Executive Officer of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance, was elected to the American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors. Arnold will serve on the board…
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RealOp Investments adds key industrial site in Memphis
July 27, 2020Under RealOp Investment’s new ownership, the property will provide 817,274 square feet of newly renovated and rebranded industrial space RealOp Investments has acquired an 817,274-square-foot bulk warehouse industrial space in…
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Rebuild Upstate awarded $30,000 to preserve homes for rural veterans
July 27, 2020Veterans and their families in rural communities will have better lives thanks to The Home Depot Foundation and the Housing Assistance Council and their efforts to build and preserve safe…
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Rural arts and culture initiative expands to 15 counties
July 27, 2020Addressing local issues with S.C. Arts Commission program Across South Carolina, an initiative called The Art of Community: Rural SC has taken root, creating new networks, community engagement, partnerships and…
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ScanSource initiates $30 million expense reduction plan
July 27, 2020Reports preliminary fourth quarter fiscal year 2020 net sales Hosts investor conference call today, 7/23/20, at 5:00 pm ET ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced…
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Richland Library secures grant funding for entrepreneurial launch pad
July 27, 2020Richland Library announces we are the recipient of $140,000 in funding from the American Library Association (ALA) to build capacity and expand our programming to small businesses and entrepreneurs from…
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Richland Library Advances Let’s Talk Race Discussion in Community – July 29
July 27, 2020Richland Library is continuing to host courageous conversations that peacefully and intentionally address the topic of racism. Join us for another virtual Let’s Talk Race discussion from 6:30 – 8:30…
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Douglas Boyle and Jim Newsome to help lead American Heart Association
July 27, 2020The Charleston American Heart Association announced that Douglas Boyle and Jim Newsome were elected to the American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors. Boyle and Newsome will serve on the…
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SCRA announces July funded and accepted companies
July 23, 2020South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of two new Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, and one Client Company receiving an Acceleration Grant. SC Launch…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on U.S. Court of Appeals Electoral College Ruling
July 23, 2020Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement regarding this week’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirming the constitutionality of South Carolina’s method of appointing presidential electors to…
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University of South Carolina recognizes District field services instructor
July 23, 2020Richland Two Family Intervention Services Counselor Thomas Smith has been named the 2019-2020 BSW Field Instructor of the Year by the University of South Carolina (UofSC) College of Social Work.…
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“Operation Southern Shield” focuses on drivers speed
July 23, 2020Chief Terrence Green would like the greater Town of Lexington community to know that the Lexington Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit, along with law enforcement agencies throughout South Carolina, are…
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The Cassina Group hires Realtor Miranda Widlowski
July 23, 2020The Cassina Group announces the hiring of experienced Realtor Miranda Widlowski. A long-time Lowcountry resident, Widlowski joins the boutique firm after several years in real estate where she has built…
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UofSC charts course to increase diversity, expand research and teaching prowess
July 23, 2020University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen unveiled a comprehensive new plan Thursday to firmly establish the school as one of the nation’s preeminent flagship institutions, serving the residents of…
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Kopis named as one of the Best Places to work in South Carolina
July 23, 2020Leading software developer Kopis has earned a spot on the 2020 list of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This annual program was created by SC Biz News…
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Countybank approves more than $61 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans
July 23, 2020Countybank has taken a significant leadership role in helping Upstate businesses deal with the financial implications of the COVID-19 crisis by approving more than $61 million in Paycheck Protection Program…
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UofSC and Navatek’s $9.2M contract with the Navy spurring new jobs in Columbia
July 23, 2020The University of South Carolina and Navatek LLC have been awarded a $9.2 million contract by the U.S. Office of Naval Research for the research of power and energy systems…
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Colliers International represents Propac Inc. in new lease in North Charleston
July 22, 2020New warehouse in North Charleston will aid in COVID-19 relief Colliers International’s Mark Erickson, SIOR and Matt Pickard have assisted Propac Inc. in the lease of a 100,000-square-foot warehouse in…
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Why Stakeholder Engagement Matters
July 22, 2020By Jean Cecil Frick NP Strategy I’ve long been a fan of the insights of author Seth Godin. Last week, one of his blog posts spoke to me: I…
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City of Columbia receives 2020 Municipal Achievement Award
July 22, 2020The City of Columbia has received a 2020 Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC). MASC Achievement Awards honor innovation and excellence in local government projects and…
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Lander alumnus examines critical role of EMS in nation’s lifeline
July 22, 2020An article in the July issue of the “Domestic Preparedness Journal,” written by Lander alumnus Ron Cain, addresses the role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the nation’s Healthcare and…
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Empower SC announces Harden Food Justice Initiative
July 22, 2020Partnering with EveryBlackGirl and Good Trouble, Empower SC aims to feed the community with healthy fresh food, and create infrastructure for lasting food justice. Empower SC is announcing the Harden…
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Rosen Hagood attorney, Andrew Gowdown, joins board of Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
July 22, 2020The law firm of Rosen Hagood announced that partner Andrew Gowdown has joined the board of directors of the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC). An attorney with years…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports second quarter results
July 22, 2020United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (United) reported second quarter financial results, with record year-over-year loan and deposit growth. United delivered net income of $25.1 million and pre-tax pre-provision income…
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Fueled by Fresh COVID-19 Relief Drive-Thru Food Distribution – July 24
July 22, 2020Lowcountry Food Bank COVID-19 Relief Food Distribution 600 boxes of fresh produce, 400 boxes of shelf-stable food and gallons of milk will be distributed! When: Friday, July 24, 2020, 9:00…
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COMET Chat with John Andoh
July 22, 2020By John Andoh, Executive Director/CEO of Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) July 2020 It’s been a busy summer so far and we hope you all have been keeping…
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