FREE community conflict resolution training
May 11, 2017
The Midlands Mediation Center will offer five Conflict = Opportunity community workshops. The two-hour training sessions will take place throughout Richland County, and all sessions are free and open to…
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Three Rivers Greenway Extension Phase 1, road resurfacing projects get green light for construction
May 11, 2017
Work on the first phase of the Three Rivers Greenway Extension in Richland County is expected to begin in the next two months after County Council awarded a $5.9 million…
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Zoo is heartbroken over loss of infant gorilla
May 11, 2017Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is mourning the loss of the Zoo’s first infant gorilla. “Our staff is absolutely heartbroken,” said John Davis, curator of mammals at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.…
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Terressentia recognized as SC Launch Company of the Year
May 11, 2017Award Presented at First Annual Summit Terressentia Corporation was recognized as the SC Launch Company of the Year for 2017. The award was presented during the First Annual SC Launch…
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Terressentia recognized as SC Launch Company of the Year
May 11, 2017
Award Presented at First Annual Summit Terressentia Corporation was recognized as the SC Launch Company of the Year for 2017. The award was presented during the First Annual SC Launch…
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YMCA of Greenville raises record-breaking $1.18 million for Annual Open Doors Scholarship Campaign to ensure accessibility for all
May 11, 2017
More than 300 volunteers rallied together to help exceed campaign goals YMCA of Greenville announced that it has raised $1,181,334 for its Annual Open Doors Scholarship Campaign, making it the…
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OTO Development wins 2017 CONNECT Developer of the Year Award
May 11, 2017
OTO Development has been named Marriott International’s 2017 CONNECT Developer of the Year. Marriott selected OTO Development for this top award based on the company’s consistent success developing new product…
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C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS office ranks at the top in region, teams sweep to top rankings in state
May 11, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS continues to rank at the top of real estate companies in Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ U.S. South Region, which spans from the Carolinas to…
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Spartanburg Marriott receives Elite award from Marriott International; named Property Sales Team of the Year
May 11, 2017Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, LLC announced that the Spartanburg Marriott Hotel, Spartanburg, SC has been awarded the 2016 Property Sales Team of the Year for Franchise hotels. This prestigious…
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S.C. Chamber announces Robyn Knox as H.R. Professional of the Year
May 11, 2017
Southern Weaving V.P. for H.R. Honored For Performance, Creativity The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced Robyn Knox, who is Vice President of Human Resources at Southern Weaving in Greenville,…
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S.C. Chamber announces Robyn Knox as H.R. Professional of the Year
May 11, 2017Southern Weaving V.P. for H.R. Honored For Performance, Creativity The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced Robyn Knox, who is Vice President of Human Resources at Southern Weaving in Greenville,…
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Three Rivers Greenway Extension Phase 1, road resurfacing projects get green light for construction
May 11, 2017
Richland County Council approves work as part of Transportation program Work on the first phase of the Three Rivers Greenway Extension in Richland County is expected to begin in the…
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Columbia Chamber supports the Highway Infrastructure Bill
May 11, 2017
The General Assembly responds favorably to critical infrastructure need for state. South Carolina is a state where large corporations as well as small businesses depend heavily on the interstate and…
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Festival to Highlight Richland County’s International Corridor
May 11, 2017Bring your family and join in celebration of Richland’s International Flavors on Decker. This one-day fun-filled, family friendly festival – no alcohol, no smoking – May 20, hosted by Richland…
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Columbia’s Free Summer Concert Series Returns June 3
May 11, 2017
Ruben Studdard, Dante Lewis and S.O.S. Band to Perform The City of Columbia’s live outdoor concert series will return June 3 to Finlay Park with a variety of local and…
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Columbia Chamber welcomes new employees
May 11, 2017Vice President of Communications & Marketing and Events Coordinator added to staff. The Columbia Chamber announced the newest additions to its team: Rose Dangerfield, Vice President of Communications and Marketing,…
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Richard S. Rosen selected for fourth time to SC Super Lawyers Top 25 list
May 11, 2017Richard S. Rosen, managing partner of Rosen Hagood, has been selected to the Top 25: 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers List based on nominations, research, and a comprehensive review process;…
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Richard S. Rosen selected for fourth time to SC Super Lawyers Top 25 list
May 11, 2017Richard S. Rosen, managing partner of Rosen Hagood, has been selected to the Top 25: 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers List based on nominations, research, and a comprehensive review process;…
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Midlands Technical College and Columbia College formalize, expand programs for transfer students
May 11, 2017Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Columbia College (CC) have formalized a bridge agreement that will allow a seamless transition into Columbia College for MTC students who aspire to earn a…
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Walk + Bike BCD Bicycle and Pedestrian draft plan to be unveiled May 24
May 11, 2017The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) invites the community to an unveiling of the draft Walk + Bike BCD plan, the regional pedestrian and bicycle master plan. The meeting, on…
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Richard S. Rosen selected for fourth time to SC Super Lawyers Top 25 list
May 11, 2017
Richard S. Rosen, managing partner of Rosen Hagood, has been selected to the Top 25: 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers List based on nominations, research, and a comprehensive review process;…
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Midlands Technical College and Columbia College formalize, expand programs for transfer students
May 11, 2017Midlands Technical College (MTC) and Columbia College (CC) have formalized a bridge agreement that will allow a seamless transition into Columbia College for MTC students who aspire to earn a…
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Wofford, BirthMatters to unveil research results
May 10, 2017
Students working for The Space in the Mungo Center at Wofford College have produced what may be the first calculation of social return on investment for a nonprofit organization in…
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Michael Thompson appointed as SCSBA Region 14 Director
May 10, 2017
Michael Thompson, a member of the District Five Schools of Spartanburg County Board of Trustees, was appointed to the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) Board of Directors as the…
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Roper Mountain Science Center debuts new planetarium show and added showtimes
May 10, 2017
Beginning on May 12th, the T.C. Hooper Planetarium will debut two new planetarium shows and new showtimes due to the high demand. The new feature shows are: 6:00pm: One World,…
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NAI Earle Furman Multifamily Division closes $13.5MM transaction
May 10, 2017
Tony Bonitati, Kay Hill, and Bern DuPree of NAI Earle Furman’s Multifamily Division represented 771 East Butler Investors, LLC in the sale of Terrace at Butler Apartments located on East…
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Layoff Leads to Career Change
May 10, 2017
Sometimes in life you have to lose in order to win. Travis Rice is a testament of how sudden and unexpected events in life, like losing a job and your…
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Gospel in the Park: A Community Service in the Park May 21 at 10:30 AM in Falls Park
May 10, 2017Christ Church Episcopal invites everyone to a community worship service with gospel music in Falls Park on Sunday, May 21 at 10:30 AM. This community service near the Shakespeare Stage…
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Greenville Women Giving Awards $70,000 to Urban League of the Upstate for Right Steps Juvenile Diversion Program
May 10, 2017
Greenville Women Giving has awarded a $70,000 grant to expand Right Steps, a signature program addressing juvenile diversion in Greenville County. The gift will allow the Urban League of the…
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Statement from Greenville Chamber President/CEO Carlos Phillips
May 10, 2017
Today, South Carolina legislators passed a road-funding bill that will provide a reliable, steady revenue stream for repairs and construction for our state’s roads and bridges. According to Greenville Chamber…
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Dominion Foundation supports 4-H Junior Naturalist program
May 10, 2017
Clemson University has received a $5,000 environmental stewardship grant from the Dominion Foundation to support a new Junior Naturalist program developed by South Carolina 4-H. Through the 4-H Junior Naturalist…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners selected to 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
May 10, 2017
Three attorneys from Gaffney Lewis & Edwards have been selected to the 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers List as top attorneys. Each year, no more than five percent of the…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners selected to 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
May 10, 2017
Three attorneys from Gaffney Lewis & Edwards have been selected to the 2017 South Carolina Super Lawyers List as top attorneys. Each year, no more than five percent of the…
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A new partnership in the heart of Summerville highlights Summerville historical figures
May 10, 2017
The Flowertown Players and the Summerville-Dorchester Museum team up for a one–of-a-kind event in the heart of Summerville. Historical characters come to life in the charming, Linwood Inn as patrons…
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Keep Charleston Beautiful hosts 12th Annual Green and Lean 5K
May 10, 2017
Keep Charleston Beautiful (KCB) will host the 12th Annual Green and Lean 5K on Saturday, May 13th to benefit Friends of Keep Charleston Beautiful, whose mission is to promote the…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina to consolidate Charleston offices
May 10, 2017
Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler senior broker Chip Olsen and associate Alex Irwin recently represented BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in the lease transaction of 19,055 square feet in Faber Plaza…
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Good Done Great acquires Tacoma-Based WPG Solutions
May 10, 2017
Good Done Great, a leading Corporate Social Responsibility technology and services provider, announced today the acquisition of Tacoma, Washington based WPG Solutions. WPG Solutions is a workplace giving software and…
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Three-Star General, Alumnus Twitty to address new commissioned officers
May 10, 2017
U.S. Army Major General Stephen M. Twitty, a 1985 graduate of SC State University, will return to his Alma Mater on Thursday, May 11 as the keynote speaker for the…
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Historic wood siding repair and painting workshop
May 10, 2017
Join the City of Columbia for a Historic Wood Siding Repair and Painting workshop. Want to learn how to repair old wood siding, remove paint, and install and paint siding?…
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Great Southern Homes ranked 3rd fastest-growing private builder in nation
May 10, 2017
On May 2, 2017, Builder Magazine announced Great Southern Homes as the third fastest-growing private homebuilder in the country. The magazine reports that Great Southern Homes has nearly doubled in…
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Rebuild Upstate gets $52,000 from Greenville Women Giving
May 10, 2017
Rebuild Upstate was awarded $52,000 Tuesday by Greenville Women Giving. The money will provide critical home repairs for 49 more homes in the community. The non-profit agency specializes in home…
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Jackson hires Logan Rice as account coordinator
May 10, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Logan Rice as account coordinator. A graduate of the University of…
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Ernie Yarborough will attempt to swim from Timberlake to the dam – 10 miles!
May 10, 2017
Along with being a local Nationwide Insurance Agent for close to 20 years, Ernie Yarborough also volunteers every Thursday morning at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital and spends most of my…
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Lexington One HOSA students shine
May 10, 2017Showing they possess the talent and knowledge needed as future medical professionals, students from four Lexington District One high schools took first-place awards in categories ranging from pathophysiology to biomedical…
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University of South Carolina welcomes new director of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
May 10, 2017
The University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management is proud to welcome Drew Martin, Ph.D. as the new director of its School of Hotel, Restaurant, and…
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School communications leaders named to SC/NSPRA executive board
May 10, 2017The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA), the largest statewide organization devoted to effective school communications, held its annual business meeting and awards program on…
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School communications leaders named to SC/NSPRA executive board
May 10, 2017The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA), the largest statewide organization devoted to effective school communications, held its annual business meeting and awards program on…
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NAI Avant closes ±83,277 square foot investment sale
May 10, 2017NAI Avant senior brokers Dail Longaker and Gerald Steele recently represented the owners of the Seven Oaks Shopping Center in the sale of the ±83,277 square foot retail center located…
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Chernoff Newman Wins Nine Awards at the 2016 Mercury Awards
May 10, 2017Chernoff Newman, an integrated marketing communications firm, won nine awards at the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America’s (SCPRSA) annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize communication leaders and excellence…
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LS3P welcomes Thomas Hofmann
May 10, 2017LS3P welcomes Thomas Hofmann, who joins the firm’s Columbia office as a project architect. Hofmann’s previous professional experience includes designs for K-12 education, healthcare, civic, commercial, hospitality, and retail clients…
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