USC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings
September 12, 2017
Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s undergraduate rankings publication…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 12
September 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/08/2017 to 09/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 1 4,103 $123,403,419 $123,403,419 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 12
September 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/08/2017 to 09/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 1 4,103 $123,403,419 $123,403,419 2…
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Forum planned for Chapin Town Council and Mayor candidates
September 12, 2017
Chapin area residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running to serve on Chapin Town Council at a candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 pm…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names August Circle of Excellence Recipients
September 11, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from August through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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RealtyLink recognized as a 2017 fastest frowing company in South Carolina
September 11, 2017
RealtyLink, Coldwell Banker Caine’s development partner of the luxury neighborhood Augusta Walk neighborhood, has been honored among the fastest growing companies in South Carolina in 2017 by SC 25 Fastest…
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Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour to Project Manager
September 11, 2017COLUMBIA, SC, – Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager. Sean came to Cohn Construction Services after graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor…
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Greystone completes latest preservation deal in South Carolina for $77.3 million
September 11, 2017Greystone Affordable Development, a leading provider of affordable housing recapitalization, rehabilitation and development services, announces the closing of a $77.3 million multifamily housing transaction in South Carolina. Greystone was also…
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Greystone completes latest preservation deal in South Carolina for $77.3 million
September 11, 2017Greystone Affordable Development, a leading provider of affordable housing recapitalization, rehabilitation and development services, announces the closing of a $77.3 million multifamily housing transaction in South Carolina. Greystone was also…
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ROI Commercial closes land parcel in Lexington for $430,000
September 11, 2017ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, recently closed the land sale transaction at 1068 South Lake Drive in Lexington, SC. The ±1.69 acre site is located near…
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Greystone completes latest preservation deal in South Carolina for $77.3 million
September 11, 2017
Greystone Affordable Development, a leading provider of affordable housing recapitalization, rehabilitation and development services, announces the closing of a $77.3 million multifamily housing transaction in South Carolina. Greystone was also…
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ROI Commercial closes land parcel in Lexington for $430,000
September 11, 2017
ROI Commercial, LLC, Principal and Broker, Sherri C. Burriss, recently closed the land sale transaction at 1068 South Lake Drive in Lexington, SC. The ±1.69 acre site is located near…
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Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour to Project Manager
September 11, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC, – Cohn Construction Services promotes Sean Shahidpour from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager. Sean came to Cohn Construction Services after graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor…
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Milbuy named chief of police at Furman University
September 10, 2017
John Milby, who joined the Furman University police department in 2015, has been named chief of police. Milby was promoted to assistant director of police in 2016 and has served…
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Richland County offices to close, Hurricane Irma preparation continues
September 8, 2017Richland County is continuing with preparations to include closing government offices as Hurricane Irma begins to make landfall on the east coast of the United States. County officials held a…
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Truematter welcomes new information architect to the team
September 8, 2017Truematter (truematter.com) is proud to welcome Rannah Derrick, junior information architect, to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Rannah’s work as a designer for the Office of Student Media at the…
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AT&T networks in South Carolina prepared for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Company Encourages Customers to Prepare, Offers Communication Tips AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Irma with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. AT&T has started its storm…
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AT&T networks in South Carolina prepared for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Company Encourages Customers to Prepare, Offers Communication Tips AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Irma with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. AT&T has started its storm…
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Lexington County Franchise Collection Service – Waste Industries Customers Rate Increase
September 8, 2017Effective October 1, 2017 customers receiving Curbside Solid Waste and Recycling Collection service from Waste Industries (WI) will see an increase in their quarterly service rate. The current rate of $48.45 will…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease at 1014 Bankton Court
September 8, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord and tenant, in the lease of 8,000 SF at 1014 Bankton Court, Suite 100, Hanahan, SC to…
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Turner Padget attorney recipient of SCWLA Emerging Leader Award
September 8, 2017Turner Padget announces that Kristen N. Nichols is the recipient of the 2017 South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) Emerging Leader Award. The purpose of this award is to provide…
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Irmo Elementary teacher named finalist for 2017 National History Teacher of the Year Award
September 8, 2017
Irmo Elementary School first grade teacher Nicole Bishop has been announced as one of 10 finalists for the 2017 National History Teacher of the Year award. The award is presented…
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Dominion Energy Carolina Gas prepared to respond to Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) is closely tracking the path of Hurricane Irma and preparing to respond to impacts from the storm. Hurricane Irma could cause flooding, high winds, falling…
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Dominion Energy Carolina Gas prepared to respond to Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
Dominion Energy Carolina Gas (DECG) is closely tracking the path of Hurricane Irma and preparing to respond to impacts from the storm. Hurricane Irma could cause flooding, high winds, falling…
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Richland County makes preparations ahead of Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017Richland County emergency officials and other department personnel are preparing for the potential of damaging winds, heavy rain and the risk of flooding as Hurricane Irma moves closer to the…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy welcomes new board members
September 8, 2017The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announced the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: La-Diné Gamble, Berry Kelly, and Cory Manning. La-Diné Gamble has built…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy welcomes new board members
September 8, 2017The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy announced the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: La-Diné Gamble, Berry Kelly, and Cory Manning. La-Diné Gamble has built…
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State officials announce preparations for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017Governor Issues Executive Order Evacuating Hospitals, Nursing Homes Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of…
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State officials announce preparations for Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017Governor Issues Executive Order Evacuating Hospitals, Nursing Homes Governor Henry McMaster today held a media briefing with state emergency response officials to provide an update on the potential impact of…
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Richland County offices to close, Hurricane Irma preparation continues
September 8, 2017Richland County is continuing with preparations to include closing government offices as Hurricane Irma begins to make landfall on the east coast of the United States. County officials held a…
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Turner Padget attorney recipient of SCWLA Emerging Leader Award
September 8, 2017
Turner Padget announces that Kristen N. Nichols is the recipient of the 2017 South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) Emerging Leader Award. The purpose of this award is to provide…
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Truematter welcomes new information architect to the team
September 8, 2017
Truematter (truematter.com) is proud to welcome Rannah Derrick, junior information architect, to their Columbia, South Carolina team. Rannah’s work as a designer for the Office of Student Media at the…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2017 Angels
September 7, 2017
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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At Irmo High School, arts magnet provides another ‘source of pride’ for students, staff
September 7, 2017When Irmo High School launched its international arts magnet program during the 2014-2015 school year, it created a new lens through which teaching and learning occurs at the Lexington-Richland District…
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West Columbia Riverwalk open
September 7, 2017
The West Columbia Riverwalk is now open from Moffatt Street to the South end. After the October 2015 flood, portions of the Riverwalk were closed due to damage from the…
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Lottery chief touts public gaming for public good
September 7, 2017Matthew Pollard (center), a member of Capital Rotary’s programs committee, welcomes South Carolina Education Lottery chief operating officer Tony Cooper (left) and assistant controller Brian Ford to the club’s Sept.…
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Minor league baseball honors local Rotarian
September 7, 2017Capital Rotarian Abby Naas has been named Female Executive of the Year for the South Atlantic League. Naas joined the staff of the Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team…
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Rotary donation helps feed hungry kids
September 7, 2017Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose presents a $1,000 check supporting child feeding to Denise Holland, CEO of Harvest Hope Food Bank. The funds will go for (1) a BackPack…
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Motor Supply Chef Wes Fulmer lands key guest chef role at Euphoria Greenville Festival
September 7, 2017Joining a legacy of notable chefs from across the Southeast and East Coast, Executive Chef Wesley Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, South Carolina, has been chosen to…
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Motor Supply Chef Wes Fulmer lands key guest chef role at Euphoria Greenville Festival
September 7, 2017Joining a legacy of notable chefs from across the Southeast and East Coast, Executive Chef Wesley Fulmer of Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, South Carolina, has been chosen to…
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Chris Wilkins joins Cohn Construction Services as Field Superintendent
September 7, 2017Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire Chris Wilkins, who will join the team as a field Superintendent. Within this role, Chris will oversee the progress of Cohn Constructions’ recent…
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Local advisor building his practice on quality relationships
September 7, 2017Christian Depret-Bixio has affiliated with Good Life Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Pennsylvania and has joined Modern Family Asset Management here in South Carolina. Christian brings…
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United Way of the Piedmont secures Americorps grant to expand financial stability work
September 7, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) announced the receipt of a federal grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The grant provides UWP with the funds to…
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The Epic Quest lets teams of two find clues in Greenville for a chance to win money and more
September 7, 2017
Locally Epic is launching a Greenville-based scavenger hunt where teams will have a chance to win $5,000 in cash this October. The Epic Quest will be an all-day scavenger hunt…
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Former Charleston, SC Mayor Joe Riley to receive 2017 Global Vision Award – November 8
September 7, 2017
The Columbia World Affairs Council announced that Joseph Patrick Riley Jr., former Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, will receive the 2017 Global Vision Award. Mayor Riley will be honored at…
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Carolina Business Equipment expands through acquisition of new service area
September 7, 2017Carolina Business Equipment (CBE), a Columbia, SC-based IT and print solutions company with operations in Charleston, continues to develop its presence in the southeast with its acquisition of a Piedmont-area…
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Abacus announces merger with Beckwith Financial Advisors in Greenville
September 7, 2017
Abacus Planning Group is proud to announce its merger with Greenville-based Beckwith Financial Advisors. Professional colleagues and friends for more than 25 years, Beckwith founder Cary Beckwith and Cheryl Holland…
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Abacus announces merger with Beckwith Financial Advisors in Greenville
September 7, 2017Abacus Planning Group is proud to announce its merger with Greenville-based Beckwith Financial Advisors. Professional colleagues and friends for more than 25 years, Beckwith founder Cary Beckwith and Cheryl Holland…
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SCDOT restricts lane closures on all South Carolina interstates due to Hurricane Irma
September 7, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has restricted lane closures for non-emergency highway work on all interstate highways in South Carolina to help travel conditions impacted by Hurricane Irma.…
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