NAI Avant closes ±6,000 square foot retail specialty building
May 22, 2017NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR recently represented the buyer, Rhodes Properties of Walterboro, LLC, in the purchase of a ±6,000 square foot retail investment building in Columbia, SC.…
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LawyerLisa announces Lisa Hostetler named 2017 Woman of the Year
May 22, 2017
Lisa Hostetler was nominated by The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a candidate for the 2017 Woman of the Year. Candidates across the country compete…
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27 Students participate in Leveraging Literacy Afterschool Reading Program year-end ceremony at Salvation Army
May 22, 2017
The Leveraging Literacy Free Afterschool Reading Program recently wrapped up for the school-year with an exciting Year-End Ceremony at The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Center for Worship and Service.…
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NAI Avant closes ±6,000 square foot retail specialty building
May 22, 2017
NAI Avant senior broker Macon Lovelace, SIOR recently represented the buyer, Rhodes Properties of Walterboro, LLC, in the purchase of a ±6,000 square foot retail investment building in Columbia, SC.…
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Record-breaking $3.9M waterfront home lists in Columbia
May 22, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – A $3.9 million waterfront estate, the most expensive in Columbia*, has just been listed on Lake Murray. The estate is situated at the peak of a peninsula…
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Richland County’s drone program continues reaching new heights
May 19, 2017
They may look like toys, but Richland County’s two drone units are anything but. Each unmanned aerial system ― or UAS, but commonly called a drone ― is elevating the…
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Caldwell Commercial lease 4055 Faber Place, Suite 210
May 19, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Phillips & Jordan, in the lease of 2,633 SF at 4055 Faber Place, suite 210. Chris Tamsberg…
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LS3P welcomes Christine Romano
May 19, 2017LS3P welcomes Christine Romano, who joins the firm’s Charleston office as a receptionist. Romano brings extensive administrative experience with over 50 companies in an executive office suite in Wilmington, DE,…
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Seven Richland One schools among nation’s healthiest schools
May 19, 2017
Richland One is setting the pace as a national and state leader in creating healthy schools. Seven Richland One schools have been recognized as being among the healthiest schools in…
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Branham becomes Gilbert Elementary School principal
May 19, 2017
During the May 16, 2017 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the administration’s recommendation that P. Heath Branham become the…
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China Hengshi Foundation Company launching Richland County operations
May 19, 2017
Fiberglass manufacturer investing $11.1 million and creating 48 jobs China Hengshi Foundation Company, a fiberglass fabric provider, is locating new operations in Richland County. The company’s new facility is expected…
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New executives named at Mashburn Construction
May 19, 2017
Mashburn Construction Company announces the promotions of several employees. Following the official retirement of Mashburn’s founder, Harry Mashburn, as well as the promotion of Paul Mashburn to CEO and H.…
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New executives named at Mashburn Construction
May 19, 2017
Mashburn Construction Company announces the promotions of several employees. Following the official retirement of Mashburn’s founder, Harry Mashburn, as well as the promotion of Paul Mashburn to CEO and H.…
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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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Two USC law students receive D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award
May 19, 2017
Two students at the University of South Carolina School of Law have been honored with the D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award after they won the school’s mock trial…
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LTC financial program adds up
May 19, 2017
A program for money-minded students at Lexington Technology Center earned two national rankings this year. LTC’s finance program landed in the 30th spot on the 100 Best w!se High Schools…
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City of Charleston Commission on Women to hold public listening sessions
May 18, 2017
The City of Charleston Commission on Women will hold a series of public listening sessions to gather ideas and insights from the community to help shape the focus and goals…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces acclaimed video installation, slow dancing, to be raised in Marion Square as part of 2017 season
May 18, 2017
Spoleto Festival USA General Director Nigel Redden today announced the installation of photographer David Michalek’s Slow Dancing in Marion Square during the Festival’s 41st season. Sponsored by Wells Fargo as…
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The Barre Code shapes a lifestyle of empowerment & inspiration
May 18, 2017The Barre Code, a Chicago-based fitness franchise, is extending its mantra to the Palmetto City with a brand-new studio at 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Situated in Mount Pleasant Square steps…
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Two USC law students receive D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award
May 18, 2017Two students at the University of South Carolina School of Law have been honored with the D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award after they won the school’s mock trial…
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LTC financial program adds up
May 18, 2017A program for money-minded students at Lexington Technology Center earned two national rankings this year. LTC’s finance program landed in the 30th spot on the 100 Best w!se High Schools…
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Furman recognizes 2017 Corporate Sustainability Fellows
May 18, 2017The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized three local executives as 2017 Corporate Sustainability Fellows. They are: David Bereskin (CEO, Greenville Water) Ron Cotterman (Vice…
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Greenville honored as 2017 Playful City USA community
May 18, 2017
National non-profit KaBOOM! announced today that Greenville is among 257 cities and towns across the United States named as 2017 Playful City USA communities. This is the seventh year that…
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Lourie Center offers water aerobics at Maxcy Gregg Pool
May 18, 2017
The Lourie Center is offering a summer water aerobics program for adults, in cooperation with Maxcy Gregg Pool. Classes begin Wednesday May 31 and will meet until Saturday September 30.…
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FREE community conflict resolution training
May 18, 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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Charter Communications partners with H.Y.P.E. (helping youth pursue excellence) for H.Y.P.E. family night to commemorate launch of new high-speed broadband for families and seniors
May 18, 2017
Charter Communications, Inc. will partner with H.Y.P.E. at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 19th at H.Y.P.E. After School program – M.H. Newton Family Life Center in Sumter, to commemorate the…
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The LEGO® Movie™ 4-D Experience® opening Memorial Day weekend
May 18, 2017
Emmet and his Master Builder friends return in The LEGO® Movie™ 4-D Experience® opening Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 27. The gang finds themselves entangled in an Evil Secret Plot…
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South Carolina Center for the Book selects The Other Mother for 2017 Route One Reads initiative
May 18, 2017
For the third consecutive year, the South Carolina Center for the Book will participate in the Route One Reads initiative, a program under the Center for the Book in the…
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Crawford Strategy racks up eight awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
May 18, 2017Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to a wide variety of organizations, was recently recognized with three Mercury awards and five Silver…
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Itron investing In Oconee County operations
May 18, 2017
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing…
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Itron investing In Oconee County operations
May 18, 2017
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing…
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Ed Tarver elected to First Community Board of Directors
May 18, 2017First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced that longtime Augusta attorney and former Georgia lawmaker Edward J. Tarver has been…
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Public meeting Tuesday, May 23, in Chapin concerning proposed widening of section of I-26
May 17, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has scheduled a public information meeting for the proposed widening of Interstate 26 in the Midlands area of the state. The proposed interstate…
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City of Columbia honored as 2017 Playful City USA community
May 17, 2017
National non-profit KaBOOM! is honoring the City of Columbia with a 2017 Playful City USA designation for the fourth consecutive year. Playful City USA honors cities and towns across the…
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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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