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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Palmetto Health receives Workplace of the Year Award from The Advisory Board Company
May 15, 2017
Palmetto Health has been awarded The Advisory Board Company’s 2017 Workplace of the Year Award. The annual award recognizes hospitals and health care systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of…
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Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group neurologists improving the lives of Parkinson’s disease patients using deep brain stimulation
May 15, 2017
Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group neuroscience physicians want to make sure the community is aware that the lives of people suffering from symptoms related to Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions…
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City and CEZ announce plans for Busby Street Community Resource and Training Complex
May 15, 2017The Busby Street Community Resource & Training Complex is an 8+ acre site and will provide a perfect venue for business, training/educational and community residents to gather for meetings…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital physicians concerned about rise in heat stroke deaths in children
May 15, 2017
Pediatric critical care physician Jason Peck, M.D., pediatric intensivist at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, has seen the tragic results of children being inadvertently left in hot cars. With high temperatures…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation Department offers free gardening workshops
May 15, 2017
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the Clemson Cooperative Extension to host a series of gardening workshops designed to give participants the tools needed to start and…
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Timely new local grocery delivery coming to Columbia
May 15, 2017
Starting May 18, Instacart, the rapidly growing online grocery delivery service, will be launching in Columbia through popular local stores, including Publix, Whole Foods Market, Costco and Petco. Instacart offers…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 15
May 15, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/12/2017 to 05/18/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 PG13 Disney 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 15
May 15, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/12/2017 to 05/18/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 PG13 Disney 2…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards law firm adds associate to Columbia office
May 15, 2017
The law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards announced that attorney Nashiba Boyd has joined the firm in its Columbia, South Carolina office. “We are excited to have Nashiba join…
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Mashburn leadership transitions as CEO retires
May 15, 2017
Mashburn Construction Company announces the official retirement of its founder, Harry L. Mashburn. Mr. Mashburn started the company in the study of his home over 40 years ago. The company’s…
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Mashburn leadership transitions as CEO retires
May 15, 2017
Mashburn Construction Company announces the official retirement of its founder, Harry L. Mashburn. Mr. Mashburn started the company in the study of his home over 40 years ago. The company’s…
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Prysmian Group announces founding membership in new Fiber Optic Sensing Association
May 15, 2017
Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, announced today its charter membership with the newly formed Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA), the nation’s…
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Caldwell Commercial announces new hire, Laura Cox
May 15, 2017Caldwell Commercial, a locally owned, Charleston based Commercial Real Estate Company announced the recent addition of Laura Cox as controller. Laura is a graduate of Kennesaw State University. She has…
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Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes Sandy Shen
May 15, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Sandy Shen has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. Shen was born in China and reared in…
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Mark Cooper joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
May 15, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Mark Cooper has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. A new member of The Toates Team, Cooper…
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United Way of the Piedmont saves local families thousands of dollars through tax prep program
May 15, 2017Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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C. Tim Keagy recognized as first Twenty Year Legend for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 15, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that C. Tim Keagy has been awarded the Twenty Year Legend designation by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. This prestigious award requires qualifying for…
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Carolina Business Equipment honored by Sharp
May 15, 2017Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has recognized Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) as a Hyakuman Kai Dealer. Sharp awards Hyakuman Kai status to outstanding dealers that have achieved $1…
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Pop-up summer drive-in movie series lineup announced by What’s Next Midlands
May 15, 2017What’s Next Midlands’ newest project, a pop-up drive-in movie theater, will feature a new movie every month between May and August 2017. The Summer Drive-In Movie Series, presented by What’s…
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Richland Library named 2017 National Medal Winner
May 15, 2017Recognized as One of the Top Five Libraries in the Country After back-to-back years as a finalist, the Institute of Museum of Library Services (IMLS) is naming Richland…
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Habitat Greenville and Lowe’s celebrate National Women’s Build Week
May 15, 2017
In celebration of National Women Build Week, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s Home Improvement are teaming up to address and advocate for affordable homeownership for women, one…
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United Community Bank recognizes sales and service champions for first quarter
May 15, 2017United Community Bank recently recognized employees for their outstanding performance in meeting customers’ needs throughout the first quarter of 2017. This acknowledgement is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales and…
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BANDWAGON and Utrip help fans win on the road
May 15, 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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Pop-up summer drive-in movie series lineup announced by What’s Next Midlands
May 15, 2017
What’s Next Midlands’ newest project, a pop-up drive-in movie theater, will feature a new movie every month between May and August 2017. The Summer Drive-In Movie Series, presented by What’s…
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Carolina Business Equipment honored by Sharp
May 15, 2017
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has recognized Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) as a Hyakuman Kai Dealer. Sharp awards Hyakuman Kai status to outstanding dealers that have achieved $1…
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Wyche launches Storytellers: A Digital Community of Ideas
May 15, 2017
Greenville, SC-based law firm Wyche has launched an online platform for intellectual inspiration. Visitors to wyche.com/storytellers will find book, video, and article recommendations designed to spark curiosity and growth. Topics…
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Wyche launches Storytellers: A Digital Community of Ideas
May 14, 2017Greenville, SC-based law firm Wyche has launched an online platform for intellectual inspiration. Visitors to wyche.com/storytellers will find book, video, and article recommendations designed to spark curiosity and growth. Topics…
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Wyche launches Storytellers: A Digital Community of Ideas
May 14, 2017Greenville, SC-based law firm Wyche has launched an online platform for intellectual inspiration. Visitors to wyche.com/storytellers will find book, video, and article recommendations designed to spark curiosity and growth. Topics…
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SC Ports welcomes biggest ship ever to call east coast
May 13, 2017The COSCO Development arrives this morning in the Charleston Harbor, the deepest in the Southeast region and soon to be the deepest on the East Coast. On the heels…
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SC Ports welcomes biggest ship ever to call east coast
May 13, 2017The COSCO Development arrives this morning in the Charleston Harbor, the deepest in the Southeast region and soon to be the deepest on the East Coast. On the heels…
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Electrolux expanding its Anderson County operations
May 12, 2017
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Electrolux, a leading home and appliance manufacturer, is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Anderson County with a capital investment of more than $200 million. Electrolux…
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Electrolux expanding its Anderson County operations
May 12, 2017
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Electrolux, a leading home and appliance manufacturer, is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Anderson County with a capital investment of more than $200 million. Electrolux…
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RCSD deputies regularly featured in A&E’s new hit TV-series, LIVE PD
May 12, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – A&E’s relatively new hit television series, LIVE PD, is fast-becoming one of the most popular programs nationwide. Why? Because it’s real-time dash-cam…
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