State spent $85.7 million on travel in fiscal year 2016-17
November 6, 2017
State entities spent $85.7 million on travel during the fiscal year that ended June 30, state Controller Richard Eckstrom announced in issuing the 2017 State Travel Report. Total travel spending increased…
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Rosen Hagood recognized as one of Charleston’s “Best Law Firms”
November 6, 2017
Rosen Hagood is included in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the firm has earned…
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SCBIO Chief Executive Sam Konduros honored by South Carolina Governor McMaster with Order of the Palmetto
November 6, 2017SCBIO CEO Sam Konduros was presented with the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor, during SCBIO’s annual conference at the Gaillard Center in Charleston last week. Governor…
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Crafty Feast announces list of vendors for 9th Annual Indie Craft Fair
November 6, 2017
Shop and Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s One-Stop-Shopping Market for Thousands of Attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods from across the Southeast…
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Sojourner, Caughman & Thomas, LLC listed in 2018 Edition of Best Law Firms
November 3, 2017
Sojourner, Caughman & Thomas, LLC has been included in the 2018 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers publication that recognizes the top practices in the United States.…
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Lexington District One celebrates 30 Teachers of the Year
November 2, 2017The certified staff at each of Lexington County School District One’s 30 schools recently chose one certified teacher to represent them in the district’s 2017–2018 Teacher of the Year selection…
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Sojourner, Caughman & Thomas, LLC listed in 2018 Edition of Best Law Firms
November 2, 2017Sojourner, Caughman & Thomas, LLC has been included in the 2018 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers publication that recognizes the top practices in the United States.…
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Floor plans for the Villas at The Woodlands at Furman released
November 2, 2017
Seniors looking for the most modern and forward-thinking retirement living options will have four separate floor plans to choose from at the Villas at The Woodlands at Furman. The 28…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP ranked in 44 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
November 2, 2017
U.S. News and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, has included Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in their 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina presents 2017 Unsung Hero Awards to SC Kinship Caregivers
November 2, 2017
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina proudly presented six Unsung Hero Awards across the State of South Carolina to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary care to enhance the…
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Riverbanks to celebrate 30 years of Lights Before Christmas
November 2, 2017Make tracks to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents the 30th anniversary season of Lights Before Christmas beginning Saturday, November 18.…
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Five to be inducted into Richland One Hall of Fame
November 2, 2017
Richland One will induct five new members into the school district’s Hall of Fame in January, district officials announced November 2. The Richland One Hall of Fame was created to…
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Crafty Feast announces list of vendors for 9th Annual Indie Craft Fair
November 2, 2017Shop and Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s One-Stop-Shopping Market for Thousands of Attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods from across the…
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Film production company leases ±14,834 SF of production space near Charleston
November 2, 2017NAI Charleston announced that Fourth Wall Films, Inc. leased ±14,834 square feet (SF) of flex space at 1007 Bankton Circle in Hanahan, South Carolina for a movie currently in production.…
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Coca-Cola Consolidated to construct new Jasper County distribution center
November 2, 2017
Coca-Cola Consolidated announced plans to construct a new $5 million sales and distribution center at the Cypress Ridge Industrial Park in Ridgeland, S.C. The company will be bringing 45 existing…
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Second contract awarded for Charleston Harbor Deepening
November 2, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District announced the award of the second construction contract for work in the Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel as part of the Charleston Harbor…
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NAI Avant facilitates Palmetto Heath lease at Landmark Office Park
November 2, 2017NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR and broker Peyton Bryant recently represented the landlord in the lease transaction in the Landmark Professional Office and Medical Park. Palmetto Health-USC Medical…
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Chase Culbertson joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 2, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Chase Culbertson has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. A native of Easley, South Carolina, Culbertson moved to…
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Callison Tighe listed in 2018 edition of Best Law Firms in America
November 2, 2017Callison Tighe & Robinson, LLC is listed as a top-tier firm in the just-released 2018 edition of Best Law Firms in America in two practice areas in real estate law.…
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NAI Avant facilitates Palmetto Heath lease at Landmark Office Park
November 2, 2017
NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR and broker Peyton Bryant recently represented the landlord in the lease transaction in the Landmark Professional Office and Medical Park. Palmetto Health-USC Medical…
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Callison Tighe listed in 2018 edition of Best Law Firms in America
November 2, 2017
Callison Tighe & Robinson, LLC is listed as a top-tier firm in the just-released 2018 edition of Best Law Firms in America in two practice areas in real estate law.…
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Crafty Feast announces list of vendors for 9th Annual Indie Craft Fair
November 2, 2017
Shop and Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s One-Stop-Shopping Market for Thousands of Attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods from across the…
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SCRA celebrates pilot year for acceleration grants
November 1, 2017SC Launch Program Awarded Ten Acceleration Grants During Pilot Year . SCRA announces a successful pilot year for the SC Launch Acceleration Grant program. The pilot year for Acceleration Grants…
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AHT Cooling Systems USA, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
November 1, 2017
AHT Cooling Systems USA, Inc., a provider of custom refrigerated and frozen merchandising solutions, is expanding its existing Charleston County facility by adding assembly and distribution operations. The project will…
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All things are possible at the SC Works educational sanctuary
November 1, 2017Lead GED Instructor, Marie Morgan, Helping Students Succeed for More Than 17 Years. Walking into the Charleston Adult Education classroom at SC Works begins with a warm welcome. This warmth…
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RPWB named a 2018 US News Best Law Firm
November 1, 2017Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman was named a 2018 Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing the plaintiff firm for its work on mass torts and class…
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Irmo High School now accepting nominations for Hall of Fame Class of 2018
November 1, 2017Irmo High School International School for the Arts and the Irmo High School Education Foundation are currently accepting nominations for the school’s Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Nominees…
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Senior Resources hosts Golden Age Gala to celebrate 50 years of service to Midlands’ seniors
November 1, 2017
Senior Resources will host the Golden Age Gala on Friday, November 3, 2017, at the USC Alumni Center. The gala is the capstone event to the agency’s commemorations throughout 2017…
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Lexington County Communications Accreditation Team seeks public comment
November 1, 2017
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) will arrive on November 6 to examine all aspects of the Lexington County Communications Center’s policies and procedures, management,…
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United Community Banks announces completion of merger with Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc.
November 1, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) has completed its merger, effective November 1, 2017, with Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. Also effective November 1, 2017, Four Oaks’ bank subsidiary, Four Oaks Bank & Trust…
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Lockheed Martin supports student field trips at Military History Museum with $5,000 Grant
November 1, 2017“Local educators are always looking for unique field trips and, as far as I know, there aren’t any in our region that focus on the Spanish American War, World War…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
November 1, 2017The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Citizens Advisory Committee Seeking 1 (one) appointee. The purpose of this committee is…
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South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters prepares for Annual Symposium
November 1, 2017
The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) is a nonprofit professional association made up of benefits experts dedicated to professional development and industry advocacy. SCAHU is affiliated with the National Association Health Underwriters. SCAHU will…
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Conservation awards support gardening, composting projects at local schools
November 1, 2017
Students and teachers at several local schools will receive support for conservation education initiatives through the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District’s Conservation Education Mini-Grants and the City of Columbia’s…
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West Columbia among 10 cities receiving Hometown Economic Development Grants
November 1, 2017West Columbia is among ten cities and towns across the state that have received a Hometown Economic Development Grant from the Municipal Association of South Carolina. In partnership with EngenuitySC,…
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Garvin Design Group gift creates connections in School of Architecture’s Fluid Campus
November 1, 2017
Thanks to a gift from the Garvin Design Group, the Clemson University School of Architecture has strengthened the bonds between the four program sites that constitute its “Fluid Campus.” The architectural firm…
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Former Mrs. Firecrackers building re-opens as Augusta General with major renovations
November 1, 2017Kairos Development, a Greenville, S.C.-based real estate developer, announces multiple leases at a project in Greenville’s Augusta Road corridor. Conveniently located at Augusta Road and I-85, Augusta General, the multi-tenant…
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Flagship Properties represents commercial real estate transactions
November 1, 2017Benji Smith, President / Broker-In-Charge; Josh Tew, Vice President; and Caldwell Johnston, Commercial Agent at Flagship Properties in Greenville, SC, recently represented the following real estate transactions: • Benji Smith…
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Pleasant Hill Elementary honors late teacher with outdoor classroom
November 1, 2017In memory of a former teacher, Pleasant Hill Elementary opened a new learning space this year that has students and teachers enjoying the great outdoors. Beloved PHES Fifth-Grade Teacher John…
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SC Philharmonic keeps classics alive
November 1, 2017Community engagement and educational programs help the SC Philharmonic keep classical music alive, fun and relevant in the Midlands, according to music director Morihiko Nakahara, Capital Rotary’s guest speaker for…
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Acumen expands to Columbia
November 1, 2017Acumen IT, a South Carolina company established in 1999, has grown to be one of the top technology companies in the state. The company has expanded its physical presence to…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel listed in Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017Burnette Shutt & McDaniel is being highlighted in the new edition of Best Law Firms in America” as a top-tier firm in two employment law practice areas. The firm earned…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for seventh consecutive year
November 1, 2017In addition, the firm’s South Carolina offices earned twelve metropolitan “First Tier” practice area rankings Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for seventh consecutive year
November 1, 2017In addition, the firm’s South Carolina offices earned twelve metropolitan “First Tier” practice area rankings Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased…
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AHT Cooling Systems USA expanding operations in Charleston County
November 1, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – AHT Cooling Systems USA, Inc., a provider of custom refrigerated and frozen merchandising solutions, is expanding its existing Charleston County facility by adding assembly and distribution…
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Acumen expands to Columbia
November 1, 2017Acumen IT, a South Carolina company established in 1999, has grown to be one of the top technology companies in the state. The company has expanded its physical presence to…
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Allen University announces a new Marching Band Director
November 1, 2017
Allen University unveiled another vital element in the institution’s steady resurgence. A show-stopping marching band directed by an eminent band master is the latest initiative. The Allen “Band of Gold”…
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Fisher Phillips named to 2018 Best Law Firms U.S. News – Best Lawyers also recognizes firm’s Columbia office
November 1, 2017COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fisher Phillips announced today that the law firm has been named to the 2018 Best Law Firms by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The firm received “Tier…
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EngenuitySC announces Dr. Keith Shah as 2017 Vision Award Winner
November 1, 2017EngenuitySC has presented Dr. Keith Shah with its 2017 Vision Award. Shah was presented with the award at a reception at the President’s House at the University of South Carolina,…
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McNair receives national honor and 25 Tier One rankings in 2018 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017McNair Law Firm, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. McNair earned a national ranking in Land…
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