Small businesses and entrepreneurs on Amazon sold more than 2 billion items worldwide
July 31, 2017
Amazon announced that small businesses and entrepreneurs on Amazon sold more than 2 billion items in a record-breaking first half of 2017. With more than 300 million active customers, Amazon offers small businesses the…
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Security Federal Corporation announces increase in quarterly and six month earnings
July 31, 2017
Security Federal Corporation (OTCBB:SFDL), the holding company for Security Federal Bank, announced results for the quarter and six month periods ended June 30, 2017. Net income available to common shareholders…
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Osamu Kobayashi completes Middle of Nowhere, mural in Vista
July 31, 2017The Congaree Vista Guild and One Columbia for Arts and History announce that Osamu Kobayashi has completed Middle of Nowhere, his vibrant mural on the East-facing wall at 808 Lady…
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Airport art exhibit features local artist Alicia Leeke
July 31, 2017Continuing with our rotating arts program featuring local artists, Columbia Metropolitan Airport is pleased to announce the installation of an art exhibit by Alicia Leeke. Leeke was awarded…
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Industrial site on Shop Road sells for $2.3 million
July 31, 2017
Newmark Wilson Kibler announced the recent sale of 17,000 square feet at 2716 Shop Road to TMC Transportation for $2.3 million. George McCutchen, CCIM, SIOR, Jeremy Wilson, CPM, CCIM, and…
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7-Eleven® hosts seminars for franchisees in North and South Carolina
July 31, 2017
7-Eleven, Inc. has a number of prime locations and options for franchise operations available in the Charlotte, N.C., Winston-Salem, N.C., area and the upstate of South Carolina, including Greenville, S.C,…
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7-Eleven® hosts seminars for franchisees in North and South Carolina
July 31, 2017
7-Eleven, Inc. has a number of prime locations and options for franchise operations available in the Charlotte, N.C., Winston-Salem, N.C., area and the upstate of South Carolina, including Greenville, S.C,…
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NAI Avant closes ±2.35 acre land sale in Florence
July 31, 2017NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR, recently closed the land sale transaction at 2115 West Evans Street in Florence, SC. The ±2.35 acre site is located in the heart…
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Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. announces acquisition of a grocery-anchored shopping center in Irmo, SC
July 31, 2017
Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE: APTS) announced the acquisition on July 26, 2017 of Irmo Station, an approximately 99,384 square foot shopping center located in the Columbia, South Carolina MSA…
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Osamu Kobayashi completes Middle of Nowhere, mural in Vista
July 31, 2017
The Congaree Vista Guild and One Columbia for Arts and History announce that Osamu Kobayashi has completed Middle of Nowhere, his vibrant mural on the East-facing wall at 808 Lady…
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Resource Financial Services launches online customer experience
July 31, 2017
Resource Financial Services, an independently owned full-service mortgage company serving the southeast, is pleased to announce the launch of Resource RPM (Rapid Process Mortgage), its secure cloud-based technology that enables…
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Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market returns – Saturday, August 5
July 31, 2017
The Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market returns Saturday, August 5 at 8:30 am in the 100 block of Clark Street in downtown Chapin. This market provides residents and visitors with a…
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Nominations sought for Chapin Hall of Fame
July 31, 2017
The Chapin Hall of Fame is looking for nominations for qualified individuals who have exhibited outstanding contributions to the Chapin community, its citizens and its way of life. The Town…
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NAI Avant closes ±2.35 acre land sale in Florence
July 31, 2017
NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR, recently closed the land sale transaction at 2115 West Evans Street in Florence, SC. The ±2.35 acre site is located in the heart…
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Williams joins Pelion High as assistant administrator
July 31, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – During the July 18, 2017 meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Bryson Williams for the position…
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Sarah Deeb joins Cohn Construction as 2017-2018 intern
July 31, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Cohn Construction Services welcomes 2017-2018 intern and receptionist, Sarah Deeb. Sarah will be working with the Vice President, Operations doing office task and the corporate events. Sarah…
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Caldwell Commercial lease 875-885 Lowcountry Blvd
July 28, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Kevin Chadbourne Downs in the lease of 200 SF at 875-885 Lowcountry Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC, suite…
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Southern Community Services announces new hires and new community management clients in Columbia, SC
July 28, 2017Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in Columbia, S.C. Staff and…
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Greater Lexington Chamber Business Lexpo draws hundreds
July 28, 2017The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center drew hundreds to River Bluff High School Tuesday to connect with 100 local businesses at its 2017 Business Lexpo. Business professionals, local residents…
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New development specialist at Rebuild Upstate
July 28, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has hired Melanie Pozuc as its new development specialist. Pozuc arrives with more than three years of nonprofit-management experience, including volunteer management and work with…
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Modern Woodmen Hosts Total Eclipse Tailgate Event for Family Connection Families – August 21
July 28, 2017
Thanks to Modern Woodmen, families served by Family Connection of South Carolina have a chance to be a part of history! The Total Eclipse Tailgate will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday,…
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Greater Lexington Chamber Business Lexpo draws hundreds
July 28, 2017
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center drew hundreds to River Bluff High School Tuesday to connect with 100 local businesses at its 2017 Business Lexpo. Business professionals, local residents…
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Southern Community Services announces new hires and new community management clients in Columbia, SC
July 28, 2017Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in Columbia, S.C. Staff and…
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SCE&G and Santee Cooper agree to amount of guarantee payments from Toshiba
July 27, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation for Toshiba to pay…
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SCE&G and Santee Cooper agree to amount of guarantee payments from Toshiba
July 27, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation for Toshiba to pay…
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City of Columbia to host Columbia City Serve in October
July 27, 2017
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia will host Columbia City Serve Oct. 1-31. In an effort to unite organizations and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, City Serve…
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Ritrama investing in Spartanburg County facility expansion
July 27, 2017
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – Ritrama is expanding its existing Spartanburg County manufacturing facility. The company is investing an additional $15 million to accommodate its continued growth, bringing Ritrama’s total investment…
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Ritrama investing in Spartanburg County facility expansion
July 27, 2017
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – Ritrama is expanding its existing Spartanburg County manufacturing facility. The company is investing an additional $15 million to accommodate its continued growth, bringing Ritrama’s total investment…
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Municipal Association elects Cayce Mayor Elise Partin president of its 2017-2018 board of directors
July 27, 2017
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting unanimously elected Elise Partin, mayor of the City of Cayce, as the Association’s president. She will serve a one year term. Elections took place…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2017-2018 at Annual Meeting
July 27, 2017
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Elise Partin, City of Cayce, was elected president. All officers were elected to…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 27, 2017
The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 21, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of SC Mayors was formed…
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Association of South Carolina Mayors elects new officers and board members
July 27, 2017
The Association of South Carolina Mayors met on Friday, July 21, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting and elected new officers and board members. The Association of SC Mayors was formed…
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Free lecture about how Camp Jackson came into being in 1917
July 27, 2017COLUMBIA, S.C. – When the United States got into the First World War in April 1917, it was woefully short on soldiers. Between the Army and National Guard, the nation…
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NAI Avant closes multifamily condominium building sale
July 27, 2017NAI Avant senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR recently represented the seller, Pet Sites LLC, in the sale of a nine unit condominium building at 441 Deerwood…
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Engenuity SC seeks mentors for students in the Carolina Alliance for Technology
July 27, 2017EngenuitySC is excited to expand the cadre of professionals serving as mentors to students in the Richland County School District 2 Carolina Alliance for Technology (CAT). CAT mentors meet with…
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ReWa receives Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
July 27, 2017
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for…
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Engenuity SC seeks mentors for students in the Carolina Alliance for Technology
July 27, 2017
EngenuitySC is excited to expand the cadre of professionals serving as mentors to students in the Richland County School District 2 Carolina Alliance for Technology (CAT). CAT mentors meet with…
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Jerry Bellune’s August 2017 Leadership Letter
July 27, 2017
Leaders love their clients When we took over a failing publishing company more than 30 years ago, we knew we had problems. It helped that we had tackled several such…
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Free lecture about how Camp Jackson came into being in 1917
July 27, 2017
COLUMBIA, S.C. – When the United States got into the First World War in April 1917, it was woefully short on soldiers. Between the Army and National Guard, the nation…
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NAI Avant closes multifamily condominium building sale
July 27, 2017
NAI Avant senior brokers Jeff Hein, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR recently represented the seller, Pet Sites LLC, in the sale of a nine unit condominium building at 441 Deerwood…
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Dermatologist Ashton Rountree, MD, joins Germain Dermatology
July 26, 2017
Germain Dermatology of Mount Pleasant, S.C. welcomes dermatologist Ashton Rountree, MD, to the Germain Dermatology. Dr. Rountree will begin seeing patients on Tuesday, August 1 and is currently accepting new patients for all…
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Black Super Hero Magic Mama comes to Trustus Theatre – August 4-12
July 26, 2017
2016 Playwrights’ Festival Winner Opens on August 4 in its East Coast Premiere Trustus Theatre brings 2016 Playwrights’ Festival Winner Black Super Hero Magic Mama to the Thigpen Mainstage this…
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East Point Academy sets new leadership
July 26, 2017Primed for an exciting and successful school year, East Point Academy has set their new leadership team, with the naming of new board officers, new board members and a new…
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CAE’s Chappelle Broome to serve on MEBA Board of Directors
July 26, 2017
Chappelle Broome, Director of Human Resources and Diversity for Columbia Metropolitan Airport, has been selected to serve on the 2017-2019 Midlands Education Business Alliance (MEBA) Board of Directors. The mission…
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Prysmian Group North America announces new Abbeville County expansion
July 26, 2017
ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SC – Prysmian Group North America, a leading manufacturer of low, medium and extra-high voltage electrical cables, is once again expanding its existing operations in Abbeville County. The expansion…
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Prysmian Group North America announces new Abbeville County expansion
July 26, 2017
ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SC – Prysmian Group North America, a leading manufacturer of low, medium and extra-high voltage electrical cables, is once again expanding its existing operations in Abbeville County. The expansion…
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Mary Lewis joins Colliers International as property administrator
July 26, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce the addition of Mary Lewis as property administrator in its Charleston, SC office. In this role, Lewis works closely with property…
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Southern Community Services’ Charleston, S.C. office announces new hires and new community management clients in Lowcountry
July 26, 2017Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited homeowner association management firms in South Carolina, recently announced several new hires and community management clients in the Charleston, S.C., area.…
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Angi Fuller Wildt chosen for leadership position at the CMA
July 26, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Angi Fuller Wildt has been selected as the Columbia Museum of Art’s new chief development officer. She joined the team on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. “We…
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Two honored for Rotary Foundation giving
July 26, 2017Capital Rotary president Blake DuBose (right) congratulates club members Katherine Anderson and Paul Gillam for their latest donations to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable corporation that…
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