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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Sowell Gray Robinson named to 2018 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017Sowell Gray Robinson 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 nation. Sowell Gray Robinson…
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Bluestein attorneys named in 2018 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017Bluestein Attorneys 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 nation. The period for which…
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BANDWAGON to compete at StartUp Runway for $10,000 investment
November 1, 2017
BANDWAGON has been selected as one of nine startups from across the southeast to compete for a $10,000 prize in Atlanta’s StartUp Runway pitch competition on Thursday, November 2. StartUp…
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Flourish recognized with nine MarCom Awards
November 1, 2017
Flourish’s 2017 client work was honored with nine MarCom Awards, including one platinum award, three gold awards and five honorable mentions. “We are excited for our clients and honored to…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC recognized among the Best Law Firms in America®
November 1, 2017
Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC is ranked as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News—Best Lawyers in America’s 2018 Edition. The firm is honored with a Metropolitan Tier One ranking…
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ReWa adds Thompson to its Board
November 1, 2017
Clint Thompson has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources Board of Commissioners. A Pawley’s Island native, Thompson resides in Greenville with…
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FinTrust launches new website
November 1, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors has launched a new website at www.fintrustadvisors.com. FinTrust Partner Allen Gillespie states, “We wanted to bring forth to our clients the very best financial website experience possible.…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for seventh consecutive year
November 1, 2017
In 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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SC Philharmonic keeps classics alive
November 1, 2017
Community 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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Sowell Gray Robinson named to 2018 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017
Sowell Gray Robinson 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 nation. Sowell Gray Robinson…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel listed in Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017
Burnette 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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Bluestein attorneys named in 2018 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017
Bluestein Attorneys 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 nation. The period for which…
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Acumen expands to Columbia
November 1, 2017
Acumen 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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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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EngenuitySC announces Dr. Keith Shah as 2017 Vision Award Winner
November 1, 2017
EngenuitySC 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, 2017
McNair 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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Fisher Phillips named to 2018 Best Law Firms U.S. News – Best Lawyers also recognizes firm’s Columbia office
November 1, 2017
COLUMBIA, 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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CAB Financial Corporation reports third quarter 2017 results of Carolina Alliance Bank
October 31, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – CAB Financial Corporation reported third quarter 2017 financial results of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Carolina Alliance Bank. The Corporation became the holding company of the Bank on October…
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FinTrust launches new website
October 31, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors has launched a new website at www.fintrustadvisors.com. FinTrust Partner Allen Gillespie states, “We wanted to bring forth to our clients the very best financial website experience possible.…
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Midlands Green Award nomination – December 1st
October 31, 2017The 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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Cohn Construction names Doug Putlock Vice President Operations
October 31, 2017Cohn 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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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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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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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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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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