Columbia Park Rangers offer free kayak and history tours
May 17, 2017
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department invites the public to join the City’s park rangers to view the Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies, and learn about the Three Rivers Greenway and…
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons awards Providence Health top rating for 21st consecutive time
May 17, 2017The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating of three stars to Providence Health for the 21st time in a row. The prestigious rating places Providence, yet…
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Columbia Museum of Art Receives Grant in Support of STEAM Programming
May 17, 2017Dominion Foundation grant helps bring art and science experience to SC students The Columbia Museum of Art is honored to receive a grant from the Dominion Foundation in support of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names State Cyber executive
May 17, 2017Bruce C. Smalley to lead the S.C. Critical Cybersecurity Program COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that Bruce C. Smalley has been named Cyber Executive to lead the S.C.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names State Cyber executive
May 17, 2017Bruce C. Smalley to lead the S.C. Critical Cybersecurity Program COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that Bruce C. Smalley has been named Cyber Executive to lead the S.C.…
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KeenanSuggs|HUB recognizes Eric Elkins Top of the Table achievement
May 17, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – KeenanSuggs|HUB International top advisor, Eric Elkins, has qualified for Top of the Table of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). Elkins has been a consistent Top of…
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Jeffrey Szubinski joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 17, 2017
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Szubinski has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. With 20 years…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Jennifer Michaels VP of Risk Management
May 17, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Jennifer Michaels its vice president of risk management, a new position at the credit union. Michaels is a lawyer who most recently served as…
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Builders Supply Company recognized as a Centennial Business
May 17, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Builders Supply Company as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities that have been on file with…
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The Inaugural Kimberly Aiken Golf Tournament
May 17, 2017
The Inaugural Kimberly Aiken Golf Tournament will be held June 2, 2017 at 11:00am at Cobblestone Park Golf Club. This event is a major fundraiser benefiting the Miss SC Scholarship…
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Michelin holds “Signing Day” for Technical Scholars program
May 17, 2017Michelin North America’s Lexington manufacturing site held a ‘Signing Day’ ceremony for area high school students who have been selected to further their education at Midlands Technical College,…
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Comporium Incorporated recognized as a centennial business
May 17, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond officially recognized Comporium Incorporated as a South Carolina Centennial Business. This honor is reserved for domestic business entities that have been on file with the…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in PharmRight
May 17, 2017
SCRA’s affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment in PharmRight Corporation, a healthcare technology company based in Charleston. This is the second tranche of SC Launch funding for…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in PharmRight
May 17, 2017
SCRA’s affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment in PharmRight Corporation, a healthcare technology company based in Charleston. This is the second tranche of SC Launch funding for…
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Jackson wins Gold ADDY® Award in regional competition for GLA “SpoilerAlert” campaign
May 17, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has received a Gold ADDY® Award in American Advertising Federation District 3 competition for Greenville Literacy…
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YMCA of Greenville to benefit Reedy River through $80,000 grant from Duke Energy
May 17, 2017
Grant allows YMCA to expand public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship with new outdoor classrooms and science stations at Caine Halter Family branch YMCA of Greenville announces today…
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Former Chief Justice offers stark reminder of South Carolina Construction Law
May 17, 2017Justice Jean Toal Dismisses Construction Defect Case in Charleston County A Charleston County case involving allegations of residential construction defects has been summarily dismissed by the presiding judge. While not…
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Former Chief Justice offers stark reminder of South Carolina Construction Law
May 17, 2017Justice Jean Toal Dismisses Construction Defect Case in Charleston County A Charleston County case involving allegations of residential construction defects has been summarily dismissed by the presiding judge. While not…
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Award-winning Columbia, S.C., realtor Beronica Whisnant to head up BullStreet real estate operations
May 17, 2017Award-winning Columbia, S.C., realtor Beronica Whisnant will head up real estate sales and marketing for the BullStreet Neighborhood, as well as serve on project-specific boards such as the BullStreet Master…
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Award-winning Columbia, S.C., realtor Beronica Whisnant to head up BullStreet real estate operations
May 17, 2017
Award-winning Columbia, S.C., realtor Beronica Whisnant will head up real estate sales and marketing for the BullStreet Neighborhood, as well as serve on project-specific boards such as the BullStreet Master…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Jennifer Michaels VP of Risk Management
May 17, 2017
SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Jennifer Michaels its vice president of risk management, a new position at the credit union. Michaels is a lawyer who most recently served as…
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Former Chief Justice offers stark reminder of South Carolina Construction Law
May 17, 2017
Justice Jean Toal Dismisses Construction Defect Case in Charleston County A Charleston County case involving allegations of residential construction defects has been summarily dismissed by the presiding judge. While not…
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Avison Young receives the South Carolina Solar Council Solar Champion 2017 Award
May 16, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that it was recently a recipient of the South Carolina Solar Council Solar Champion award for 2017. For Avison Young’s Topical Report “Solar in…
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Nikki Martin joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
May 16, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Nikki Martin as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Nikki joins Coldwell Banker Caine with marketing and engineering experience from OMNOVA Solutions, Inc.,…
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Nikki Martin joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
May 16, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Nikki Martin as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Nikki joins Coldwell Banker Caine with marketing and engineering experience from OMNOVA Solutions, Inc.,…
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West Columbia City Council approves firm for city wide redevelopment and community revitalization plans
May 16, 2017
The City of West Columbia City Council approved a revitalization and redevelopment plan on Monday, May 15, 2017. The winning proposals from Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) presented ideas to plan…
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Ginnie Freeman joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 16, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ginnie Freeman has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. Originally from Winston-Salem, N. C., Freeman came to…
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Kozberg named Director of Nickelodeon Theatre
May 16, 2017The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house cinema, names Alison Kozberg Director of the theater. Andy Smith will continue to lead the organization as CEO of the Columbia…
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Midlands Technical College wins statewide Service Learning Award
May 16, 2017Camp Catch Your Breath of the Midlands, the Service Learning project of Midlands Technical College’s (MTC) Respiratory Care program, has received the annual Service Learning Award from the S.C. Commission…
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BANDWAGON and Utrip help fans win on the road
May 16, 2017
For college football fans, an away or neutral site game is an opportunity to bring passion for your team into enemy territory. But if planned correctly, an away game can…
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The Palmetto Poison Center issues caffeine use warning
May 16, 2017There are dangerous risks associated with consuming too much caffeine. A recently reported death of a South Carolina teen due to consuming excessive caffeine highlights the importance of talking to…
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City of Cayce announces Soiree on State festival
May 16, 2017
As the City of Cayce unveiled their new community brand, Mayor Elise Partin also announced a new event – the Soiree on State! This new music and art festival will…
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Kozberg named Director of Nickelodeon Theatre
May 16, 2017
The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house cinema, names Alison Kozberg Director of the theater. Andy Smith will continue to lead the organization as CEO of the Columbia…
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Midlands Technical College wins statewide Service Learning Award
May 16, 2017
Camp Catch Your Breath of the Midlands, the Service Learning project of Midlands Technical College’s (MTC) Respiratory Care program, has received the annual Service Learning Award from the S.C. Commission…
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Thomas Buist represented the landlord in the lease of 34,500 SF of warehouse space in North Charleston, SC
May 15, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Thomas G. Buist, Jr., SIOR, represented the Landlord, 2821 Azalea, LLC in the lease of 34,500 SF of Warehouse space located at 2821 Azalea Drive in North Charleston, SC. The…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells large industrial manufacturing facility in South Carolina
May 15, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 4461 Highway 301 in Latta, South Carolina. GBI LLC purchased the 359,850 square foot heavy industrial property situated on 32 acres…
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Thomas Buist represented the seller in the sale of 6.39 acres of heavy industrial land in Jedburg
May 15, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Thomas G. Buist, Jr., SIOR, represented the Seller, Windscape, LLC in the sale of 6.39 acres of heavy industrial land located off of Business Park Road in Jedburg, SC to the…
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San Diego Zoo Kids Channel begins broadcasting at MUSC Children’s Health and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
May 15, 2017Young patients, their families and invited guests were treated to a visit with some amazing animal ambassadors—including a snake, alligator, barn owl and a turtle from the South Carolina Aquarium—at…
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Local Charleston students advance from Regional to upcoming State Business Plan Competition
May 15, 2017
Twenty four students from the tri-county area spent Tuesday, May 9th at the College of Charleston School of Business, competing for $1,000 and a chance to advance to the Mark…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB receives award of excellence for Hurricane Matthew response
May 15, 2017
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) received an Award of Excellence at the South Carolina Public Relations Association (SCPRSA) Mercury Awards for its crisis…
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Charlotte Horney joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
May 15, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Charlotte Horney as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Charlotte holds a degree in Art History from Wofford College and…
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Opening of Swamp Rabbit Trail Section Delayed
May 15, 2017
Due to inclement weather over the past few weeks, the re-opening of the section of Swamp Rabbit Trail linking Cleveland Park to Falls Park has been delayed until Saturday, June…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Construction Manager
May 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Mike Adams as Construction Manager. Adams has more than 7 years of construction management experience with…
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Chamber fills new strategic communications role
May 15, 2017
The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce has hired Will Rothschild as Vice President of Strategic Communications. The role is a new one at the Chamber. Rothschild, 44, is a former…
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Traffic Advisory: Downtown Underground project update for week of May 15
May 15, 2017Spartanburg Water continues work on water line replacement on Daniel Morgan Avenue between the intersections of West Main Street and West Broad Street. Construction of the water main will be…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
May 15, 2017
Twelve interns are now ready to see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of internship prior to graduation…
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Repairs planned for US 25 bridge over River Road in Greenville County
May 15, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans repairs to the deck on the US 25 bridge over River Road (S-23-119) in Greenville County requiring lane closures. Due to the…
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Greenville Technical College libraries to host foster care information session
May 15, 2017
Greenville Technical College’s Barton Campus Library will host an information session on foster care on Wednesday, May 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. The library is on the ground floor…
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Synchronous fireflies to appear soon at Congaree National Park
May 15, 2017
Park staff and community partners are gearing up for a celebration of the annual synchronous fireflies which will soon appear at Congaree National Park. The synchronous fireflies are a rare…
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Jailbreak 5K Run & Walk set for May 27
May 15, 2017
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation are co-hosting the 11th Jailbreak 5K Run & Walk May 27. “Over the past 10 years, more than 5,000…
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