First new roads bill funds received by SCDOT
September 2, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received its first influx of new revenues from the Roads Bill passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The $4.8…
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Page to serve as Chief of Staff
September 1, 2017
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit today appointed Randy Page, director of Public Relations, to the newly created position of Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, Page is responsible…
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South Carolina sends additional emergency assistance resources to Texas
September 1, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced that the Pee Dee Regional Incident Management Team (IMT) has been deployed to Texas in response to Hurricane Harvey. The Team has been augmented with members of…
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Corpus Christi ship channel re-opens after record six day closure
September 1, 2017
The United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port signed Marine Safety Information Bulletin authorizing the restricted opening of the Corpus Christi Sip Channel after a record six-day closure from…
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Corpus Christi ship channel re-opens after record six day closure
September 1, 2017
The United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port signed Marine Safety Information Bulletin authorizing the restricted opening of the Corpus Christi Sip Channel after a record six-day closure from…
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Richland County partners with ‘Columbia Relief’ for Hurricane Harvey victims
September 1, 2017
Richland County is joining the City of Columbia, Lexington County, the University of South Carolina and other community partners to maximize efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey. The Columbia…
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Coordinated effort to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey from Columbia, SC
September 1, 2017In 2015, in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin, Columbia and the Midlands area received support from around the country. Now, it’s our turn to give back. Governments, businesses, and nonprofits…
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South Carolina sends emergency assistance resources to Texas
September 1, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina has received a request from Texas for emergency assistance following Hurricane Harvey and that the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams (SC-HART) have…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo admits six new shareholders
September 1, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announced that it has admitted six new shareholders into the company…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo admits six new shareholders
September 1, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announced that it has admitted six new shareholders into the company…
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Amazon donated $15,000 in science lab materials to South Carolina Science Academy to excite student learning
September 1, 2017
Amazon donated $15,000 worth of science lab materials to South Carolina Science Academy on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. The donation helps supply the science lab with much-needed materials for…
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CBRE facilitates lease at Faber Executive Park to Charleston County Assessor’s Office
September 1, 2017Charleston County Assessor’s office has leased 19,669 sq. ft. at 3875 Faber Place Drive in the North Charleston submarket. Previously at O.T. Wallace County Office Building at 101 Meeting…
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Crum to join Nursing Faculty at Bob Jones University
September 1, 2017
Kelly Crum will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as Professor in the Division of Nursing in the College of Arts and Science. Most recently, Crum served as…
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Bell Legal Group files 11-count class action complaint against SCANA
September 1, 2017Georgetown attorney Ed Bell of Bell Legal Group LLC filed an 11-count class action complaint late Monday against SCANA Corp. and S.C. Electric & Gas for charging approximately 661,000 customers more than $1 billion in…
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Bell Legal Group files 11-count class action complaint against SCANA
September 1, 2017Georgetown attorney Ed Bell of Bell Legal Group LLC filed an 11-count class action complaint late Monday against SCANA Corp. and S.C. Electric & Gas for charging approximately 661,000 customers more than $1 billion in…
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Davis & Floyd executive Bryan Webb selected to Leadership Charleston
September 1, 2017Davis & Floyd, Inc. announced that Bryan Webb has been selected to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2018. Webb serves as a vice president of…
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The Bend announces lineup for Marsh Jam, September 7
September 1, 2017The Bend, a 17-acre property on the banks of the Ashley River, announced the latest lineup for Marsh Jam, a waterfront performance series on Thursday, September 7 from 6:00 –…
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Beer distribution supports 2,206 direct jobs in SC
August 31, 2017
This Labor Day, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is recognizing the hardworking men and women in America’s beer distribution industry whose jobs are strengthening the state and national economies every day. Independent…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts: Volunteers needed to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride!
August 31, 2017
Volunteers to help make the City of Columbia a safer place to walk and ride! The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers in September to help conduct our fourth annual…
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Don Construction Products launching Lancaster County operations
August 31, 2017
LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Don Construction Products (DCP), a U.K.-based world leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced technology products for the construction industry, is launching its first U.S. manufacturing…
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Don Construction Products launching Lancaster County operations
August 31, 2017
LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Don Construction Products (DCP), a U.K.-based world leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced technology products for the construction industry, is launching its first U.S. manufacturing…
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WREN beneficiary of new Fitness Fueled Fundraiser series – September 1 – October 9
August 31, 2017
A series of fitness classes will commence this weekend to benefit the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN). Fit Columbia, a versatile fitness center and yoga studio in the…
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Midlands Technical College names top employees for 2017
August 31, 2017Barbara Church, Candice Geiger, Connie Hill, Emily Burns, Faye Gowans COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) kicked off its Fall Semester by honoring its Employees of the Year for 2017. MTC President Dr.…
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District hires new Director of Communications
August 31, 2017
At a board meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Ishmael T.…
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Home Builders Association of Greenville CEO Michael Dey receives national award
August 31, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The National Association of Home Builders honored Home Builders Association of Greenville CEO Michael Dey with its inaugural Local Executive Officer of the Year Award during the…
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Three Richland School District Two Board members recognized for training
August 31, 2017Pictured above (left to right) Dr. Monica Elkins Johnson, Lindsay Agostini, and James Shadd receive their certificate and pins for their achievement at the 2017-2018 Boardsmanship Institute. Three Richland…
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W. Bruce Wrenn joins Ameris Bank as Commercial Banker
August 31, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Ameris Bank Columbia Market President Mze Wilkins is excited to announce that W. Bruce Wrenn has joined the Columbia banking team as a commercial lender. He will…
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Mission Solutions Group, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
August 31, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Mission Solutions Group, a privately-held, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The firm is expected to invest $2.9 million and create…
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Mission Solutions Group, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
August 31, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Mission Solutions Group, a privately-held, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The firm is expected to invest $2.9 million and create…
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McNair attorney named to Leadership Charleston Class of 2018
August 31, 2017McNair announced Jennifer Flanagin has been selected to the 2018 class of Leadership Charleston, presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1974, this professional development program focuses…
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McNair attorney named to Leadership Charleston Class of 2018
August 31, 2017McNair announced Jennifer Flanagin has been selected to the 2018 class of Leadership Charleston, presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1974, this professional development program focuses…
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Shoe to serve as Assistant Professor of Studio Art at BJU
August 31, 2017
Ross Shoe will return to Bob Jones University as Assistant Professor and Department Head of Studio Art in the School of Fine Arts and Communication this fall. “We are excited…
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Whited to join Education Faculty at BJU
August 31, 2017
Julia Hensler Whited will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Whited previously served as adjunct faculty…
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Carolina Business Equipment expands through acquisition of new service area
August 31, 2017Carolina Business Equipment (CBE), a Columbia, SC-based IT and print solutions company, continues to develop its presence in the southeast with its acquisition of a Piedmont-area copier and printer service…
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Job Shadowing for Construction
August 31, 2017The Building Industry Association of Central SC and Midlands Education and Business Alliance, invite construction related organizations to participate in our industry-wide job shadowing event for construction. This event, scheduled…
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Carolina Business Equipment expands through acquisition of new service area
August 31, 2017Carolina Business Equipment (CBE), a Columbia, SC-based IT and print solutions company, continues to develop its presence in the southeast with its acquisition of a Piedmont-area copier and printer service…
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McNair attorney named to Leadership Charleston Class of 2018
August 31, 2017
McNair announced Jennifer Flanagin has been selected to the 2018 class of Leadership Charleston, presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1974, this professional development program focuses…
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Job Shadowing for Construction
August 31, 2017
The Building Industry Association of Central SC and Midlands Education and Business Alliance, invite construction related organizations to participate in our industry-wide job shadowing event for construction. This event, scheduled…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2017-2018 Leadership Columbia Class
August 30, 2017
62 Local Individuals in 45th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia…
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Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island is holding the 2017 Hilton Head Island MLS Real Estate Technology Conference on September 6
August 30, 2017Some of the biggest names in the real estate industry are coming to Hilton Head Island on September 6 for the 2017 Hilton Head Island MLS Real Estate Technology Conference.…
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Simon & Kristin Schatmeyer team up at Carolina One
August 30, 2017
After a three year absence from the field of real estate, Simon Schatmeyer has returned to the Mt. Pleasant Hwy 17 North office of Carolina One Real Estate. Schatmeyer will be…
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Carolina Youth Development Center achieves National Accreditation
August 30, 2017
Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). CYDC is a nonprofit serving the Tri-County that provides shelter and support services…
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Tucanos donates school supplies to Greenville County Schools
August 30, 2017Tucanos Brazilian Grill located in Magnolia Park donated a variety of over 400 school supply items during their recent school supply drive to benefit the Greenville County School District. As…
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The Inn at Patrick Square celebrates grand opening
August 30, 2017The Inn at Patrick Square celebrated its official grand opening. Invited guests, members of the community and dignitaries gathered to cut the ribbon and see all that the new hotel…
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Eric Bedingfield to begin work at Greenville Technical College
August 30, 2017
Eric Bedingfield will return to Greenville Technical College (GTC), where he earned an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology in 1988, to serve as government affairs liaison. A Michelin Tech…
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Minority-owned firm heads up demolition of the old Wando River Bridge
August 30, 2017
When Kenneth Canty worked on the 2005 Cooper River Bridge demolition project in Charleston, SC, he was one of many engineers working together to safely bring down the aging structure. Twelve…
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Minority-owned firm heads up demolition of the old Wando River Bridge
August 30, 2017
When Kenneth Canty worked on the 2005 Cooper River Bridge demolition project in Charleston, SC, he was one of many engineers working together to safely bring down the aging structure. Twelve…
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Upstate Transportation Coalition launches new website, releases Business Case for Transit
August 30, 2017
The Upstate Transportation Coalition has launched a new website at utcsc.org and has released its first study, “Business Case for Transit: Greenville County,” in cooperation with Greenville Health System, SC…
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Miracle on the Hudson survivor to speak at The Woodlands at Furman
August 30, 2017
Dave Sanderson wasn’t supposed to be on U.S. Airways Flight 1549. But as the last passenger off the plane that made a miracle landing in the Hudson River, Sanderson was…
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Capital Rotary Tours Transitions Homeless Center
August 30, 2017Transitions Homeless Recovery Center CEO Craig Currey (standing) briefs Capital Rotary members on what they’ll see during an Aug. 30 tour of the facility. Transitions aims to…
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