Avoid Fraudulent Charities Looking to Profit Off Texas Devastation
August 30, 2017From the Office of the South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond: COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, many South Carolinians are searching…
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Wells Fargo gifts corporate funds to support childhood literacy in the Midlands
August 30, 2017Susan Bankson (Wells Fargo), Holt Chetwood (Wells Fargo), Sara Fawcett (UWM) Wells Fargo today presented United Way of the Midlands with a corporate gift of $75,000 to support local…
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Taco Bell is the newest restaurant addition to West Side Plaza
August 30, 2017
West Side Plaza, the largest shopping center in West Columbia, has added a new Taco Bell, thanks to Colliers International’s Rox Pollard and Danny Bonds. The fast food restaurant is currently…
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Seven new people join the team at Derrick Stubbs
August 30, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Seven new hires have joined the team at Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP. “We’re excited to have all of these folks on board,” said partner Todd Dailey.…
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Trident Tech wins Southern Region Equity Award
August 30, 2017The Association of Community College Trustees has named Trident Technical College the recipient of the 2017 Southern Region Equity Award. The equity award recognizes the commitment made by a community…
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Dig Greenville work starting soon
August 30, 2017
Physical work on the $46 million Dig Greenville project will start within the next few weeks, but the actual boring of the new tunnel system under downtown likely won’t start…
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Three Lexington One board members earn SCSBA Level Two
August 30, 2017(L to R) Lexington County School District One Board Members Grady V. Harmon Jr., Anne Marie Green and Michael E. Anderson were honored by Superintendent Greg Little, Ed.D., and…
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Seven new people join the team at Derrick Stubbs
August 30, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Seven new hires have joined the team at Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP. “We’re excited to have all of these folks on board,” said partner Todd Dailey.…
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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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Dutch Fork Elementary teacher named SC Project Learning Tree Outstanding Educator of the Year
August 29, 2017Dutch Fork Elementary School resident scientist Amy Umberger has been named the 2017 South Carolina Project Learning Tree (PLT) Jerry L. Shrum Outstanding Educator of the Year. She was selected…
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Greenville City Fire Department receives Class 1 rating from ISO
August 29, 2017
A representative from ISO officially announced the City of Greenville’s receipt of a Public Protection Classification of 1 at tonight’s formal meeting of City Council. The ISO evaluates municipal fire protection efforts in…
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SCTAC Airport undergoes 5.1 M upgrade
August 29, 2017
Thanks to $5.1 million in federal grant funding, the S.C. Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) in Greenville, S.C. will repave the main taxiway at Donaldson Field airport to support larger aircraft. The…
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Yet Another I-9 Version
August 29, 2017
By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Ogletree Deakins For the second time in just over six months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has released yet another version…
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Yet Another I-9 Version
August 29, 2017
By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Ogletree Deakins For the second time in just over six months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has released yet another version…
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Pierce joins Morton & Gettys as an associate
August 29, 2017ROCK HILL, SC – Rock Hill native Nate Pierce has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on civil litigation. While at the University of South Carolina…
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Cohn Construction hires Luke Parker as Controller
August 29, 2017Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Luke Parker, who will join the team as their Controller. Within this role, Luke will manage and oversee the accounting…
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Watts to serve as Instructor of Teacher Education at BJU
August 29, 2017
Paula Watts will serve as Instructor in the Division of Teacher Education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Watts previously served as a transition advisor…
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OOBE, Inc. co-founders Tom Merritt and Mike Pereyo to present at Endeavor’s September Collaborators & Cocktails Educational Speaker Series
August 29, 2017Creative, Dynamic Entrepreneurs to Share Collaboration Story that Drove Brand Success Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for independent agencies and freelancers in the creative services fields as well as corporate…
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McKinney to serve as Assistant Professor of Biology at BJU
August 29, 2017
Dr. David McKinney will join the Bob Jones University faculty in the College of Arts and Science this fall as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology of the Natural…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partner named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2018
August 29, 2017Gaffney Lewis & Edwards announced that Amy Gaffney has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. “I am humbled to be recognized by…
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SCBIO Conference draws SC Governor, Global Life Sciences CEOs to Charleston Oct. 24-26
August 29, 2017Conference registration open for Oct. 24-26 event in Charleston; hundreds of industry expected to attend for strategic partnership development, latest industry insights Hundreds of industry executives, leaders in government and…
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OTO Development makes Inc. 5000 list – for the 6th time
August 29, 2017
OTO Development has earned a spot on the 2017 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This is the sixth time that OTO, a Johnson Management company,…
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Jackson hires Taveras Chandler as warehouse assistant manager
August 29, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Taveras Chandler as warehouse assistant manager. Before joining Jackson, Chandler was warehouse manager…
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NAI Avant closes Columbia office building sale
August 29, 2017NAI Avant announced the sale of 126 Professional Park Road, a ±2,900 square foot office building in Columbia, South Carolina. Senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Dick Stanland, CCIM, SIOR…
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Liz McCary named Vice President of Marketing for Colliers International | South Carolina
August 29, 2017
Liz McCary has been named Vice President, Marketing for Colliers International | South Carolina. McCary has been with the firm for five years. She is responsible for developing and implementing…
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Liz McCary named Vice President of Marketing for Colliers International | South Carolina
August 29, 2017
Liz McCary has been named Vice President, Marketing for Colliers International | South Carolina. McCary has been with the firm for five years. She is responsible for developing and implementing…
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Florence County, S.C., Judicial Center scheduled to open early 2018, featuring historic courthouse square
August 29, 2017
Stevens & Wilkinson reveals specifics of architecture, engineering and interior design planning and development Florence County, S.C., residents can expect as new judicial center project progresses toward completion. Stevens &…
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Florence County, S.C., Judicial Center scheduled to open early 2018, featuring historic courthouse square
August 29, 2017
Stevens & Wilkinson reveals specifics of architecture, engineering and interior design planning and development Florence County, S.C., residents can expect as new judicial center project progresses toward completion. Stevens &…
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The Honor Project’s Third Annual WildMayhem Charitable Golf Tournament – September 11
August 29, 2017The Honor Project will host its third annual charitable golf tournament Monday, September 11, to equally benefit local first responders, including, South Carolina EMS Memorial Bike Ride, Columbia Police Foundation…
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NAI Avant closes Columbia office building sale
August 29, 2017
NAI Avant announced the sale of 126 Professional Park Road, a ±2,900 square foot office building in Columbia, South Carolina. Senior brokers Nick Stomski, SIOR and Dick Stanland, CCIM, SIOR…
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Pierce joins Morton & Gettys as an associate
August 29, 2017
ROCK HILL, SC – Rock Hill native Nate Pierce has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. His practice will focus on civil litigation. While at the University of South Carolina…
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Cohn Construction hires Luke Parker as Controller
August 29, 2017
Cohn Construction Services announced the recent hire of Luke Parker, who will join the team as their Controller. Within this role, Luke will manage and oversee the accounting…
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Home Builders Association of Greenville hires Director for Southern Home & Garden Show
August 28, 2017
The Home Builders Association of Greenville (“HBA of Greenville”) welcomes Erica Davidson as its new director of the organization’s signature bi-annual event, the Southern Home & Garden Show. Davidson will…
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Bob Jones University kicks off 91st year
August 28, 2017
Bob Jones University kicks off its 91st academic year Monday, Aug. 28, during the annual opening exercises beginning at 7 p.m. in the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium. “We are looking forward to a…
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Spinx Recognized as “Top 100” Convenience Store in U.S.
August 28, 2017The Spinx Company, an operator of nearly 80 convenience retail stores throughout South Carolina, received national recognition as one of the largest U.S. convenience stores in the July issue of Convenience…
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The Charleston Ale Trail delivers a free, comprehensive guide to the Charleston Area beer and brewery scene
August 28, 2017
Ale Trails of America is excited to announce the launch of its latest endeavor: The Charleston Ale Trail: A Field Guide to Breweries in the Charleston Area. The Charleston Ale Trail…
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Jack Owens represented the buyer & seller in the sale of 3,500 SF at 3586 Dorchester Road in North Charleston
August 28, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jack Owens represented both the Buyer, Reavis-Comer Development Company, LLC & Seller, Mims Amusement Operating Co., in the sale of 3,500 SF at 3586 Dorchester Road…
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Jack Owens represented the Seller in the sale of land on Meeting Street Road
August 28, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jack Owens represented the Seller, Edward Scarpa III, in the sale of 0.25 AC of land on Meeting Street Road in North Charleston. The Buyer, Jack…
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Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene launches food drive to assist laid off workers
August 28, 2017
The Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene announced that it will be hosting a food drive, in conjunction with Harvest Hope Food Bank, to benefit the community, including the numerous…
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County of Lexington allocated additional $5 million for CDBG-DR efforts
August 28, 2017
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated an additional $5 million to Lexington County REBOUND (REBuilding Our Neighborhoods after Disaster), the County’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster…
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S.C. Department of Commerce creates Council for Innovation Initiatives
August 28, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced the creation of the Council for Innovation Initiatives. Tasked with helping the state advance the South Carolina Innovation Plan, which was published in January…
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S.C. Department of Commerce creates Council for Innovation Initiatives
August 28, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced the creation of the Council for Innovation Initiatives. Tasked with helping the state advance the South Carolina Innovation Plan, which was published in January…
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Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala
August 28, 2017
Five Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 115th Annual Gala On Thursday, September 28, 2017, the Columbia Chamber will honor five remarkable individuals at the 115th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of…
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NAI Avant facilitates ±172 acre Irmo land sale
August 28, 2017NAI Avant announced the sale of ±172.13 acres of land at the intersection of Paso Fino and Lost Creek Drive in Irmo, South Carolina. The property, adjacent to Broad River…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg attorney participating in Leadership Columbia 2018
August 28, 2017
Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) announced that Chad Dial was selected to participate in Leadership Columbia 2018. “I’m excited to have this opportunity to learn more about Columbia…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg attorney participating in Leadership Columbia 2018
August 28, 2017Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) announced that Chad Dial was selected to participate in Leadership Columbia 2018. “I’m excited to have this opportunity to learn more about Columbia…
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SCDOT prepares for tropical weather in the northeast coastal counties
August 28, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is making preparations for wind and rain from a tropical system that is expected to pass through the northeast corner of the state…
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SCDOT prepares for tropical weather in the northeast coastal counties
August 28, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is making preparations for wind and rain from a tropical system that is expected to pass through the northeast corner of the state…
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LS3P welcomes new Technology Leader
August 28, 2017LS3P welcomed Darrell Puffer, AIA, LEED AP, who joins the firm as Technology Leader. Puffer, a licensed architect with over 22 years of architectural design, project management, and technology in…
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NAI Avant facilitates ±172 acre Irmo land sale
August 28, 2017
NAI Avant announced the sale of ±172.13 acres of land at the intersection of Paso Fino and Lost Creek Drive in Irmo, South Carolina. The property, adjacent to Broad River…
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