Applications Available for the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off
February 2, 2017
Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, March 24-25, at the State Farmers…
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Sports Council and Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission welcome US Quidditch back to Columbia
February 2, 2017
Get ready for round two! Quidditch teams and fans will be back in Columbia for the 2017 South Regional Championship at the Palmetto Health Fields at Saluda Shoals Park February…
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Palmetto Health offers several options for patients who are sick or injured and need same-day care
February 2, 2017
Palmetto Health now has a fast, more convenient way to get treatment for non-emergency needs when your doctor is not readily available. Patients can now use their smart phone, tablet…
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NAI Avant brokers ±31,697 square foot investment sale at Park Central
February 2, 2017
NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently facilitated the $9,800,000 investment sale of the ±31,697 square foot Columbia Nephrology medical office building located at 121 Park Central Drive in…
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Work begins on historic Ensor Building renovation in BullStreet neighborhood
February 2, 2017
Work has begun on renovations of the historic Ensor Building at BullStreet, located between Spirit Communications Park and the First Base Building in the 181-acre BullStreet neighborhood in downtown Columbia,…
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NAI Avant closes O’Reilly Auto Parts investment sale
February 2, 2017
NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently represented Tuma Enterprises, LLC in the sale of an O’Reilly Auto Parts at 4266 Augusta Road in Lexington, SC. The ±7,225 SF…
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Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County
February 1, 2017
Development Would Bring Approximately $85 Million Investment Tradewind Energy, one of the largest independent renewable energy development companies in the United States, is launching a new solar production facility in…
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Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County
February 1, 2017
Development Would Bring Approximately $85 Million Investment Tradewind Energy, one of the largest independent renewable energy development companies in the United States, is launching a new solar production facility in…
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Dominion provides Harvest Hope with $5,000 for Mobile Pantries
February 1, 2017
Harvest Hope Food Bank received a $5,000 donation from Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission to assist in providing food for Harvest Hope’s Mobile Food Pantries. The grant will help Harvest Hope…
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City Manager’s Spotlight for February 2017
February 1, 2017
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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Ameris Bank Mortgage Services welcomes Chris McCollum as new Mortgage Banker
February 1, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Ameris Bank Mortgage Services is pleased to announce that Chris McCollum has joined the Ameris Bank team. As a Mortgage Banker, McCollum will be responsible for growing Ameris…
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Furman University listed among 200 colleges that pay you back
February 1, 2017Furman University is among the colleges and universities featured in the 2017 edition of The Princeton Review’sColleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang…
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Lori Bayne joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
February 1, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Lori Bayne as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Lori joins the firm with extensive experience with another Upstate real estate company where…
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Wright hired as vice president for advancement at Greenville Technical College
February 1, 2017
Ann Wright begins work today as vice president for advancement with the Greenville Tech Foundation. Ann has spent the last three decades with the American Red Cross. She started as…
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Crawford Strategy earns recognition at Healthcare Communicator Conference
February 1, 2017
Crawford Strategy, a full service agency committed to providing creative communications solutions to businesses, recently received an award from the Carolina Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society (CHPRMS) for a…
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Carolina Alliance reports its 2016 annual and fourth quarter results
February 1, 2017
Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) today reported its 2016 annual and fourth quarter financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $4.1 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, was…
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Ameris Bank Mortgage Services welcomes Craig Benton as new Upstate Regional Mortgage Manager
February 1, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Ameris Bank Mortgage Services is pleased to announce that Craig Benton has joined the Ameris Bank team. As the Upstate Regional Mortgage Manager, Benton will be responsible…
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James Rogers joins Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler
February 1, 2017
Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading commercial real estate services firm, announced today that James Rogers has joined the firm’s Columbia office as a brokerage associate. He will primarily be…
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Secretary of Transportation presents 2017 “State of SCDOT”
February 1, 2017
Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall presented the “State of SCDOT” report for 2017 to the Senate Transportation Committee on February 1, 2017. The annual review provided the current status…
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Secretary of Transportation presents 2017 “State of SCDOT”
February 1, 2017
Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall presented the “State of SCDOT” report for 2017 to the Senate Transportation Committee on February 1, 2017. The annual review provided the current status…
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Holder Properties breaks ground on River Oaks Center
February 1, 2017
Holder Properties announced the ground breaking of River Oaks Center, a 106,000 square foot Class “A” office building located in Charleston’s largest office park – The Executive Park at Faber…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raises $40.34 million for six land acquisitions for Webb Creek Management Group, LLC
February 1, 2017
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“SANDLAPPER”) raised $40.34 million for six land acquisitions syndications (“Companies”) sponsored by Webb Creek Management Group, LLC (“Webb Creek”) in 2016. Webb Creek Management Group, LLC, is…
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James H. Suddeth III joins South Carolina Aquarium Board of Directors
February 1, 2017As part of the firm’s longstanding commitment to community involvement, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s James H. “Jeddie” Suddeth III was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union announces 7th Annual Scholarship Competition
February 1, 2017
South Carolina Federal Credit Union announces its 7th Annual Scholarship Competition. The program provides financial education and community engagement opportunities for 15 to 25 year olds throughout the region. The…
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Camp Happy Days to deliver Valentine gifts to children battling cancer
February 1, 2017
Camp Happy Days (CHD), a South Carolina nonprofit, will visit children in hospital pediatric oncology wards throughout the state on February 13th and Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Every year during CHD’s…
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10x digital announces intern Mackenzie Wilton
February 1, 2017
10x digital announced that Mackenzie Wilton will serve as an intern for the agency during Spring 2017. Wilton holds a BA in English with writing and publication studies from Clemson…
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A brand new look for Atlatl Software
February 1, 2017
Atlatl Software, the only visual sales platform that enables your sales team to create and quote 2D, 3D and AR configurations announced today the launch of a new brand presence…
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Volta V sales to help support Upstate Forever
February 1, 2017
The Upstate company revolutionizing the computer industry by focusing on sustainability is working to assist the organization that focuses on sustainability across the region. Computer Direct Outlet will give a…
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Unum Group reports fourth quarter 2016 results
February 1, 2017
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $248.0 million ($1.07 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to net income of $226.1 million ($0.93…
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Darlington Raceway will celebrate Daytona Day with Community Watch Party on Sunday, Feb. 26
February 1, 2017
Darlington Raceway will celebrate Daytona Day and the start of the 2017 NASCAR season by hosting its sixth annual Daytona 500 Community Watch Party on Feb. 26. The event will…
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KapStone acquires Associated Packaging Incorporated (API)
February 1, 2017KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Associated Packaging, Inc. and Fast Pak, LLC (together, API). API is headquartered in Greer,…
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Canal Insurance Company announces key promotions
February 1, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Canal Insurance Company announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Paul Brocklebank as its Chief Operating Officer and Laura Beth Medley as Vice President, Human…
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Apply now for SC State Fair’s Ride of Your Life Scholarship
February 1, 2017
Each year, the South Carolina State Fair “Ride of Your Life” Scholarship Program awards a total of $300,000 in scholarships to high school students in South Carolina. Fifty $6,000 scholarships…
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Valentine themed event to feature live music, dancing, food and more, Feb. 9
February 1, 2017
The South Carolina State Museum will kick-off Valentine’s Day celebrations with Amore Under the Stars, Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6 until 9 p.m. Guests will experience the ultimate date night…
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Sniff, swirl, sip and support wildlife conservation
February 1, 2017Tickets are now on sale for Riverbanks’ popular spring fundraiser. Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden will take place on Friday, April 28, from 7:00pm-9:30pm. Hosted by Riverbanks Society, the…
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35th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points line-up
February 1, 2017
The St. Pat’s in Five Points line-up for this year is as follows: St. Paul & The Broken Bones Michael Ray Superchunk Drivin’ N Cryin’ All Get Out VillaNova Moose…
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Work begins on historic Ensor Building renovation in BullStreet neighborhood
February 1, 2017Work has begun on renovations of the historic Ensor Building at BullStreet, located between Spirit Communications Park and the First Base Building in the 181-acre BullStreet neighborhood in downtown Columbia,…
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Project Manager John Phillips hired in Charleston office
February 1, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC- Mashburn Construction is pleased to announce the hire of Project Manager John Phillips. John will lead weekly meetings, manage the overall schedule and will generate all job reports,…
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NAI Avant closes O’Reilly Auto Parts investment sale
February 1, 2017NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently represented Tuma Enterprises, LLC in the sale of an O’Reilly Auto Parts at 4266 Augusta Road in Lexington, SC. The ±7,225 SF…
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NAI Avant brokers ±31,697 square foot investment sale at Park Central
February 1, 2017NAI Avant senior investment broker Dail Longaker recently facilitated the $9,800,000 investment sale of the ±31,697 square foot Columbia Nephrology medical office building located at 121 Park Central Drive in…
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First ever Spartanburg Housing & Real Estate Summit brings community leaders together to discuss housing, economic development, and more
February 1, 2017
On Tuesday January 31st, United Way of the Piedmont’s Financial Stability Task Force hosted the first Spartanburg Housing and Real Estate Summit at The Hangar in downtown Spartanburg. The Summit…
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Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholders named 2017 Leadership in Law Honorees
February 1, 2017Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd congratulates three of its shareholders on being named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2017 Leadership in Law Honoree list. Steve Matthews, Julie Medich and Mac McQuillin are…
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The Capital Corporation advises Southeastern Dock & Door, LLC on its sale to ASSA ABLOY
February 1, 2017Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of Southeastern Dock & Door (headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) to ASSA ABLOY (headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden). Southeastern Dock &…
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The Capital Corporation advises Southeastern Dock & Door, LLC on its sale to ASSA ABLOY
February 1, 2017Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of Southeastern Dock & Door (headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) to ASSA ABLOY (headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden). Southeastern Dock &…
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Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholders named 2017 Leadership in Law Honorees
February 1, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd congratulates three of its shareholders on being named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2017 Leadership in Law Honoree list. Steve Matthews, Julie Medich and Mac McQuillin are…
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The Capital Corporation advises Southeastern Dock & Door, LLC on its sale to ASSA ABLOY
February 1, 2017
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of Southeastern Dock & Door (headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) to ASSA ABLOY (headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden). Southeastern Dock &…
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BMW Manufacturing invests in Cherokee County STEM education
January 31, 2017
The University of South Carolina’s College of Engineering and Computing and S.C. Project Lead the Way, announced today (Jan. 31) that BMW Manufacturing will commit to bolster science, technology, engineering…
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BMW Manufacturing invests in Cherokee County STEM education
January 31, 2017
The University of South Carolina’s College of Engineering and Computing and S.C. Project Lead the Way, announced today (Jan. 31) that BMW Manufacturing will commit to bolster science, technology, engineering…
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South Carolinians can now contribute to Habitat for Humanity when doing state taxes
January 31, 2017
A revision to state tax form 1-330, “2016 Contributions For Check-offs” has made it easy for residents to support Habitat for Humanity in South Carolina when filing their taxes. The…
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BJU to host Allen Jacobs Memorial Prayer Breakfast
January 31, 2017
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced today that BJU will host the Allen Jacobs Memorial Prayer Breakfast Thursday, March 16, to honor the memory of Officer Allen Jacobs and…
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