Lander’s College of Business announces new programs
August 12, 2020
Lander University’s College of Business will offer three new degree programs beginning in the fall. In addition to its undergraduate programs in management/marketing, accounting, financial services and healthcare management, the…
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Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers International | South Carolina appointed to Prisma Health-Midlands Board of Directors
August 12, 2020
Teaster appointed to Prisma Health Midlands Board following her Service on the Prisma Health-Midlands Foundation Board of Directors Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers International | South Carolina has been elected…
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Fall sports seasons delayed, suspended
August 12, 2020
The Big South Conference announced today that it is delaying its fall sports seasons with the intent of playing in the spring. Fall sports at PC affected by the conference’s…
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Will Aiken joins Southern First Bank, expanding Southern First credit leadership
August 11, 2020Southern First Bank, the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, welcomes Will Aiken, who will carry the title of Executive Vice President with the company. Will brings extensive leadership experience…
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World-famous martial artist teaches kids to counter bullying in new book
August 11, 2020
Book Review: Victor Stops the School Bully (2020) By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Bullying, like all forms of physical, mental, and emotional abuse, is one of the myriad threats facing…
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51 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named 2020 “Legal Elite”
August 11, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that 51 of our attorneys have been named 2020 “Legal Elite” by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Charleston Business Magazine. The following attorneys were…
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LCSO Animal Control partners with Finding Rover
August 11, 2020
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control would like to announce the use of FindingRover.com. Finding Rover is a website that uses facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets…
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Greenville Technical College and Phillis Wheatley Community Center open program to help returning citizens
August 11, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) have joined together to open the GTC Returning Citizens Program at the PWCC. The center, housed at PWCC, provides…
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New AC Hotel Greenville, SC appoints general manager and director of sales
August 11, 2020
The AC Hotel Greenville, opening in early 2021 and owned and operated by Auro Hotels, has appointed John Deck as general manager and Else Miller as director of sales. Deck…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names July Circle of Excellence recipients
August 11, 2020
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from July through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. expanding operations in Bamberg County
August 11, 2020
More Than $5.5 Million Investment Will Create 35 New Jobs Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. (Phoenix Specialty), a leading supplier of custom specialty parts to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the…
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CSU announces test flexible application policy for Spring and Fall 2021 admissions
August 11, 2020
Charleston Southern University will waive standardized test score requirements for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 applicants with at least a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA to provide relief to prospective…
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Engineering makes the grade at College of Charleston
August 11, 2020
This fall marks a major milestone for the College of Charleston: For the first time in its 250-year history, CofC will offer a major in engineering. A total of 30…
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Michelin announces 2021 Road Atlas with featured driving tours for summer and fall getaways
August 11, 2020
As a map publisher and leading mobility company, Michelin is debuting a new road atlas for travelers in North America. The 2021 Road Atlas: USA CANADA MEXICO features exclusive driving tours from the popular Green Guide…
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SeamonWhiteside project named No. 7 in the nation
August 11, 2020
SeamonWhiteside, local landscape architecture and civil engineering firm, received the news that their recent project, Camp Hall, was named the No. 7 best industrial park in the nation. Camp Hall…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country provides 2020 update on regional tourism
August 11, 2020The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting was held Thursday, August 6th. The Annual Meeting provides the organization an opportunity for the community and political allies…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine brokers represent local real estate transactions
August 11, 2020
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions from the month of July: Sales Spartanburg: Wiley North of Coldwell Banker Commercial…
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Public notice for the Cares Act Amendment
August 11, 2020Public Notice For The Cares Act Amendment To The 2020-2024 CDBG Consolidated Plan & 2020 Annual Action Plan & Public Comment Period & Public Hearings For The City Of Columbia,…
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Sarah Davis promoted to Visual Designer and Marketing Coordinator at Colliers International | South Carolina
August 11, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced that Sarah Davis has been promoted to Visual Designer and Marketing Coordinator. “Sarah’s keen eye, creative mindset and out-of-the-box thinking has helped us heighten…
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Silgan Containers expanding operations in Lancaster County
August 11, 2020
More Than $9.7 Million Investment Will Create 16 New Jobs Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging, announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County. The company’s more…
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Fall semester begins on campus at Presbyterian College
August 11, 2020
Some Presbyterian College students will make face coverings to donate to organizations near the PC campus. Others will create hand sanitizer to use across campus. In the past, PC students…
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Fall semester begins on campus at Presbyterian College
August 11, 2020
Some Presbyterian College students will make face coverings to donate to organizations near the PC campus. Others will create hand sanitizer to use across campus. In the past, PC students…
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National Land Realty and LandGate partner to create nation’s leading land marketplace platform
August 11, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC & DENVER, CO – Greenville, SC based National Land Realty (NLR) and LandGate (LG) out of Denver have announced a strategic partnership to expand services, data intelligence, and…
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Over 1,000 acres now conserved in the Lynches River watershed
August 11, 2020
Over 1,000 acres in the Lynches River watershed are now conserved, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the McLeod family, Congaree Land Trust (CLT) and the Lynches River Conservation Fund…
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Mullikin named Expedition Leader of the Year
August 11, 2020
By Alex Junes-Ward CAMDEN, S.C. – Global expedition leader and S.C. Floodwater Commission Chair Tom Mullikin was presented the first-ever EXPEDITION LEADER OF THE YEAR trophy by the South Carolina…
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FDA approves Guardian Needle, a solution for reducing accidental needle sticks
August 11, 2020
Medical University of South Carolina clinician-innovators targeted the problem of needle-stick injuries during intraoperative monitoring; their invention, a safer needle, is now FDA approved and licensed to Rhythmlink for rollout…
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ScanSource announces agreement to sell Latin America business outside of Brazil to Intcomex
August 10, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. announced that it has agreed to sell its products businesses in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Peru and its Miami-based export operations (the “Latin America business…
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SC Disability Employment Coalition hosts virtual employment workshops – August 27
August 10, 2020
On Wednesday, August 12, from 10 AM to 12 PM, and Thursday, August 27, from 1:30-3:30 PM, the SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free virtual workshop for individuals…
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Crescent Communities’ Stateline Logistics Center completes construction
August 10, 2020
104,000 square foot shallow bay industrial building in Fort Mill, S.C. completes construction, begins leasing Crescent Communities, a nationally-recognized, market-leading real estate investor, developer, and operator of mixed-use communities, announces…
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Merritt McNeely advances to EVP at Flock and Rally
August 10, 2020
Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned creative agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, has promoted Merritt McNeely from VP of marketing to the role of executive vice president (EVP). In…
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Eight McKay Firm attorneys selected for Midlands Legal Elite 2020
August 10, 2020The McKay Firm is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for the 2020 Midlands Legal Elite by Columbia Business Monthly. Julius W. “Jay” McKay,…
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Moryah Jackson joins United Community Bank as Vice President, Director of Community Development and Engagement
August 10, 2020
United Community Bank welcomed Moryah Jackson as Vice President, Director of Community Development and Engagement. In this newly created leadership role, Jackson will be responsible for oversight of the bank’s…
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SC banks close $5.7 billion in PPP loans, protect more than 650,000 jobs
August 10, 2020
South Carolina banks participating in the Paycheck Protection Program closed $5.7 billion in loans in a little more than 90 days, assisting in the protection of better than one in…
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Colliers Report: Columbia retail vacancies provide new opportunities
August 10, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 COLUMBIA | RETAIL Key Takeaways Some retailers closed their doors this quarter, however, some had been struggling prior to the COVID-19 loss of business. Retailers…
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Greystar closes $600 million Greystar Credit Partners II
August 10, 2020
CHARLESTON, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development and management of high-quality purpose-built rental housing properties, announced the launch and funding of Greystar…
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Where history meets art, new exhibit at The Charleston Museum
August 10, 2020
The Charleston Museum presenting a new exhibit in the Lowcountry Image Gallery that blends art from the 1920s and reinterprets them for today, From Etchings to Pastels: A New Artistic…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces new COVID-19 testing clinic dates for August
August 7, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced new updates to its mobile COVID-19 testing clinic schedule in Berkeley and Charleston counties. In recognizing the need for expanded testing throughout the…
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Fetter Health Care Network celebrates National Health Center Week
August 7, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving communities throughout the Lowcountry, will participate in National Health Center Week from Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 14.…
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County statement on the passing of Councilman Calvin “Chip” Jackson
August 7, 2020
Following is a statement from Richland County Council: It is with deep sadness that the Richland County Council and Administration announce the passing of Councilman Calvin “Chip” Jackson, Representative of…
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The Cassina Group closes record-breaking sale on James Island
August 7, 2020Luxury boutique real estate firm The Cassina Group represented the owners on the sale of 207 Stono Drive on James Island. The deepwater property sits along the banks of the…
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End Summer on a high note with Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards
August 7, 2020
Get ready to celebrate a summer of learning, creating and sharing with Richland Library. Join us for the End of Summer Bash with Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards from…
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Duke Energy, S.C. Chamber of Commerce partner to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19
August 7, 2020
New $100,000 program to offer intense mentoring to 56 small businesses, half of which are owned by minorities and women Online classes will be offered to additional businesses across South…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg retail posts positive absorption amidst pandemic
August 7, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | RETAIL Key Takeaways Due to vacant shop space deliveries overshadowing the positive absorption and ongoing effects of COVID-19 during the second…
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Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding celebrates milestone “skybreaking” on construction of second East Cooper location
August 7, 2020
When it opens in the spring of 2021, the second Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding location will be the region’s only retail sterile compounding facility, elevating the company’s ability to serve…
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Four LawyerLisa attorneys recognized as 2020 Legal Elite
August 7, 2020LawyerLisa, LLC is pleased to announce Lisa Hostetler Brown, Priti M. Patel, Dan Guiney, and Lane K. Cook have all been recognized by Columbia Business Monthly as 2020 Legal Elite…
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Important Actions and Next Steps: Moving Forward Together
August 6, 2020
From the Office of the President To the PC Community: This week, the Board of Trustees of Presbyterian College and I have unanimously endorsed the below statement of accountability…
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Obsidio, Inc. closes $3 million round, receives grant from the National Science Foundation
August 6, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – Obsidio, Inc., a pre-clinical stage medical materials developer, announced the closing of a $3 million round led by IAG Capital Partners. Returning investors included Good Growth Capital…
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Richland County supports colleges’ effort to fight food insecurity
August 6, 2020
As colleges prepare to reopen this fall, Richland County Government wants to help students combat food insecurity, a problem the COVID-19 health crisis has exacerbated for many. Richland County Council,…
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MIRCI announces $6.8 million dollars savings in reduced cost to state agencies and local hospital networks in the Midlands
August 6, 2020
MIRCI—Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc., announces $6.8 million savings to local hospitals and state agencies as reported by the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) for 2019. The RFA compiles…
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Nichole Moore, C. Dan Joyner, Realtors, earned the Certified Relocation Professional through Worldwide ERC®
August 6, 2020
C. Dan Joyner, Realtors announces Nichole Moore has earned the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP®) designation through Worldwide ERC®, the workforce mobility association. Moore is one of 110 members earning the…
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