Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates $200,000 to help feed the hungry in South Carolina
August 9, 2017This year the Jim Hudson Automotive Group will provide 1 million meals to the hungry by donating $200,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The charitable donation is a result of…
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Hedrick Gardner welcomes new partner Joshua Shaw
August 9, 2017Hedrick Gardner announced that Joshua D. Shaw has joined the firm as a partner in the Columbia, SC office. He will practice in the firm’s Construction Law practice group. Josh…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes new interior designer
August 9, 2017Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Interior Designer, Liza Brockman. After graduating from Clemson University with her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in 2004, she went on to…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes new interior designer
August 9, 2017Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Interior Designer, Liza Brockman. After graduating from Clemson University with her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in 2004, she went on to…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Modjoul
August 9, 2017SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for Modjoul, based in Clemson, SC. The company was accepted into the SC Launch program as a Client Company in…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Modjoul
August 9, 2017SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for Modjoul, based in Clemson, SC. The company was accepted into the SC Launch program as a Client Company in…
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Million Dollar Quartet LIMITED RETURN ENGAGEMENT – August 18-19
August 9, 2017The Tony® Award Winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet, brings December 4, 1956 to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations. Four legends, Johnny Cash, Jerry…
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CONA introduces new total joint specialist, Dr. Daniel Gerscovich
August 9, 2017Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) announced the addition of total joint specialist Dr. Daniel Gerscovich to their practice. “Dr. Gerscovich is an excellent addition to our team, bringing expertise…
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CBRE brokers sale of Suburban Greenville Portfolio
August 9, 2017CBRE, Inc. announced the sale of the Suburban Greenville Portfolio, a six-building office and land portfolio purchased by RealOp Investments for $13.8 million. The seller, Sun Life Assurance of Canada,…
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Spartanburg-Based Waldrop Mechanical Services hires Jeff Newsome as estimator
August 9, 2017Jeff Newsome has joined Waldrop Mechanical Services as an estimator. In this role, Newsome is responsible for providing construction estimates, and supporting other preconstruction activities to support business development activities…
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Bonafide Kayaks launching manufacturing operations in Greenville County
August 9, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – Bonafide Kayaks, a manufacturer and producer of fishing kayaks, is launching new manufacturing operations in Greenville County. The company is investing $2 million to create 76 new jobs…
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Bonafide Kayaks launching manufacturing operations in Greenville County
August 9, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – Bonafide Kayaks, a manufacturer and producer of fishing kayaks, is launching new manufacturing operations in Greenville County. The company is investing $2 million to create 76 new jobs…
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Capital Rotary’s David Boucher Vies for District Honor
August 9, 2017Rotary District 7770 Gov. Gary Bradham (right) congratulates Capital Rotary past president David Boucher as the club’s nominee for a Four-Way Test Award to be presented at the March 2018…
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Rotary District Leader Lauds “People of Action”
August 9, 2017Rotary members make a difference in the world because they are people of action, doing good in the spirit of service above self. That’s the message Rotary District 7770…
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Holder Properties announces sale of Main and Gervais
August 9, 2017Holder Properties, a privately held full-service commercial and residential real estate developer, is pleased to announce the sale of Main and Gervais, an 18-story, 186,000 square foot class A office…
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McNair attorney elected Chair of South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section
August 9, 2017McNair attorney Amanda Bailey has been elected Chair of the South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section. The purpose of this Section is to promote the objectives of the…
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McNair attorney elected Chair of South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section
August 9, 2017McNair attorney Amanda Bailey has been elected Chair of the South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section. The purpose of this Section is to promote the objectives of the…
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SCDOT launches Speakers Bureau
August 9, 2017The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces the opening of a Speakers Bureau in an effort to make SCDOT staff available to groups seeking to hear more about the…
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SCDOT launches Speakers Bureau
August 9, 2017The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces the opening of a Speakers Bureau in an effort to make SCDOT staff available to groups seeking to hear more about the…
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Transformation thru Divorce opens office in Columbia, SC
August 9, 2017Debbie Martinez, president of Transformation thru Divorce, LLC is carrying the torch for divorce coaching and co-parenting in South Carolina as she expands her practice from Charleston to Columbia. The…
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Columbia College Board appoints new Trustees
August 9, 2017Columbia College announced the appointment of four new members of the Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2017. The four trustees were approved at the Annual Conference of The South…
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Broadway at the Beach awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor®
August 9, 2017South Carolina’s number one tourist attraction, Broadway at the Beach, has been awarded the 2017 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. Known as the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor features more…
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Zucker Family School of Education takes on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017Public forum includes lawmakers, superintendents, deans from four colleges, national leaders The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden names new President and CEO
August 9, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is pleased to announce the promotion of Thomas K. Stringfellow to president and CEO. Stringfellow becomes only the third executive to oversee the…
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Zucker Family School of Education invites public input on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage crisis at a public educational leadership and innovation forum this month.…
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Capital Rotary’s David Boucher Vies for District Honor
August 9, 2017Rotary District 7770 Gov. Gary Bradham (right) congratulates Capital Rotary past president David Boucher as the club’s nominee for a Four-Way Test Award to be presented at the March 2018…
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Transformation thru Divorce opens office in Columbia, SC
August 9, 2017Debbie Martinez, president of Transformation thru Divorce, LLC is carrying the torch for divorce coaching and co-parenting in South Carolina as she expands her practice from Charleston to Columbia. The…
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Rotary District Leader Lauds “People of Action”
August 9, 2017Rotary members make a difference in the world because they are people of action, doing good in the spirit of service above self. That’s the message Rotary District 7770…
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McNair attorney elected Chair of South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section
August 9, 2017McNair attorney Amanda Bailey has been elected Chair of the South Carolina Bar’s Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section. The purpose of this Section is to promote the objectives of the…
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Zucker Family School of Education invites public input on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage crisis at a public educational leadership and innovation forum this month.…
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SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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Mayor Steve MacDougall elected to MASC leadership positions
August 8, 2017Mayor Steve MacDougall was named to the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Board of Directors, representing the Central Midlands Council of Governments Region, where he currently serves as the…
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Southern First hires new executives
August 8, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that J. Fitzhugh “Fitz” King and R. Seabrook “Brook” Moore have joined the bank as Team Leaders in the…
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Fiber Industries LLC opening new operations in Darlington County
August 8, 2017Fiber Industries LLC is preparing to open a new textile production operation in Darlington County. Expected to be operational in early 2018, this development is projected to bring more than…
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SCANA Corporation declares dividend on common stock for third quarter 2017
August 8, 2017CAYCE, SC – SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 61 1/4 cents per share on the Company’s common stock for the quarter…
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Providence Health earns ACR accreditation for mammography
August 8, 2017Providence Health has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test…
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Freddy’s opens second area location in West Columbia
August 8, 2017WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Fast-casual restaurant concept, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, opens its second area location in West Columbia at 2879 Sunset Blvd. near Lexington Medical Center. Freddy’s made its…
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Erskine Seminary announces Greenville campus expansion
August 8, 2017Erskine Theological Seminary, a fully accredited seminary with 180 years of history in theological education, announces the expansion of its Greenville extension site. Classes in theology, Bible, church history and…
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AgFirst hires two senior executives
August 8, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank in Columbia has hired two new senior officers, Will Brown and Sam Esfahani. Brown is the bank’s new chief credit officer. He previously…
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SCRA announces new client companies
August 8, 2017SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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SCRA announces new client companies
August 8, 2017SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 8
August 8, 2017Week of 08/04/2017 to 08/10/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Dark Tower PG13 Sony 1 3,451 $19,153,698 $19,153,698 2 Dunkirk PG13 Warner Bros.…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 8
August 8, 2017Week of 08/04/2017 to 08/10/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Dark Tower PG13 Sony 1 3,451 $19,153,698 $19,153,698 2 Dunkirk PG13 Warner Bros.…
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Crawford Strategy expands digital capabilities with new strategist
August 8, 2017Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and communications firm, has added Jennifer Blair to its growing team. Blair joins Crawford Strategy as a digital marketing strategist and content producer and will…
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Former Furman IMG Gm joins SC Football Hall of Fame
August 8, 2017Wyatt Sports, LLC’s marketing division Wyatt Sports Marketing (“WSM”) hired former Furman IMG general manager Harry M. Day as the Account Executive of Corporate Membership Sales for the South Carolina…
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Milliken & Company raises more than $325,000 to support Spartanburg community
August 8, 2017Spartanburg-based associates fund gift to United Way of the Piedmont through Milliken Gives Milliken, a diversified global manufacturing company with innovations across a breadth of markets, announced it will donate…
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Casual Pint opens second Midlands location
August 8, 2017NAI Avant announced the opening of a second Midlands location for Knoxville based craft beer franchise The Casual Pint. Opening in July 2017, The Casual Pint occupies ±2,800 square feet…
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Southern First hires new executives
August 8, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that J. Fitzhugh “Fitz” King and R. Seabrook “Brook” Moore have joined the bank as Team Leaders in the…
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City Community Development to host two-part Homebuyer Workshop
August 7, 2017The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department will host a two-part Homebuyer Workshop on Tuesday, August 8 and Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the Richland County Library North Main branch, located…
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