Sowell Gray Robinson and members recognized in 2017 Edition of Chambers USA
February 24, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC is ranked among the nation’s best in general commercial litigation in the forthcoming 2017 edition of Chambers USA – America’s…
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Cascades Sonoco announces multi-million dollar investment in Birmingham, Ala., facility
February 24, 2017
Cascades Sonoco, a joint venture of Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) and Cascades Inc. (TSE:CAS) announced the investment of approximately $16 million for the expansion of its existing Birmingham, Ala., facility.…
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Sowell Gray Robinson and members recognized in 2017 Edition of Chambers USA
February 24, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC is ranked among the nation’s best in general commercial litigation in the forthcoming 2017 edition of Chambers USA – America’s…
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Congaree Vista Guild elects new executive committee
February 24, 2017
The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business, gallery owners, and homeowners in the Vista, has elected new officers for 2017.…
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Jumper Carter Sease architects pass Architectural Registration Exam
February 23, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Jumper Carter Sease Architects, PA announces that Michael Ritchie, AIA, Coral Brandt, AIA and Ashley Colquhoun, AIA have all passed the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) and are…
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Jackie Adams chosen for leadership position at the CMA
February 23, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Jacqueline “Jackie” Adams, former lecturer and gallery director of the Goodall Gallery at Columbia College, has been chosen as the Columbia Museum of Art’s new director of…
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CBRE brokers sale of Office Park Patewood in Greenville
February 23, 2017
CBRE Group, Inc. announced the sale of Office Park Patewood in Greenville, SC. Patrick Gildea and Tripp Sellers exclusively represented the seller, New York-based Garrison Investment Group, in the transaction.…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands names Leadership Center in honor of Cathy Novinger
February 23, 2017
The Midlands lost a dear member of the community in November – Cathy Novinger. She embodied strong leadership and integrity in the corporate world and also in her civic duties. …
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CBRE arranges 5,000 SF lease for global engineering firm in downtown Columbia
February 23, 2017CBRE is pleased to announce that it arranged a 5,000 sq. ft. lease on behalf of Samtec, a Indiana-based engineering firm and Asbill-Christopher, LLC, the landlord of 1907 Thurmond Mall…
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Black Belt Attitude School opens two new locations – makes strategic acquisition
February 23, 2017
The Upstate’s leading taekwondo academy and American Taekwondo Association (“ATA”) affiliate Black Belt Attitude School (“BBAS”) has opened its fourth and fifth area schools at 1791 Woodruff Road in Greenville…
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NAI Avant procures ±7,200 square foot office building sale
February 23, 2017NAI Avant senior brokers Paul Hartley, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR, with assistance from broker Paul Paschal, recently represented the buyer, Consolidated Multiple Listing Service (CMLS), in the acquisition of…
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Hammond Merit Scholars Program seeks applicants
February 23, 2017
The Hammond Scholars Program seeks prospective 9th and 10th grade students outside the Hammond community who exhibit great academic promise, are in the top of their class, and are leaders…
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2017 Man & Woman of the Year candidates set off to raise $225,000 in 10 weeks
February 23, 2017
2017 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Launch at Pearlz Oyster Bar The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced the eight candidates that think…
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The Salvation Army’s Advisory Organizations School of Excellence held February 16-17 in Columbia, SC
February 23, 2017
Lt. Colonels W. Edward and Kathy H. Hobgood, leaders of The Salvation Army of the Carolinas hosted the second annual Advisory Organizations School of Excellence (AOSE). This year’s AOSE event…
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CBRE arranges 5,000 SF lease for global engineering firm in downtown Columbia
February 23, 2017
CBRE is pleased to announce that it arranged a 5,000 sq. ft. lease on behalf of Samtec, a Indiana-based engineering firm and Asbill-Christopher, LLC, the landlord of 1907 Thurmond Mall…
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Healthy Learners hires Aundrea Simons as fund development associate
February 23, 2017
Non-Profit Strengthens its Development Resources Healthy Learners announced and welcomes Aundrea’ Simons as the organization’s fund development associate. Simons will be responsible for directing, coordinating and growing the organization’s largest…
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NAI Avant procures ±7,200 square foot office building sale
February 23, 2017
NAI Avant senior brokers Paul Hartley, SIOR and Roger Winn, SIOR, with assistance from broker Paul Paschal, recently represented the buyer, Consolidated Multiple Listing Service (CMLS), in the acquisition of…
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Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston client receives Volunteer of the Year
February 22, 2017
The Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) announced that on February 14, 2017, Mayor Tecklenburg and Keep Charleston Beautiful presented Sebastian DeModica with the Reverend Alma…
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Family Promise names new executive director
February 22, 2017
Karen Newsome, an ordained Presbyterian minister, has been named executive director of Family Promise of the Midlands, a coalition of 27 Midlands congregations that house and serve homeless families. “The…
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Carver Companies expanding its Charleston County operations
February 22, 2017
Diversified Group Of Companies Investing $13 Million And Creating 22 Jobs Carver Companies, a diversified group of manufacturing and construction companies, will be expanding its Charleston County operations. Located in…
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Couple establishes endowed scholarship for political science, business majors
February 22, 2017
A random encounter in statistics class turned into a harmonious union for Gary Gaulin ’79 and his wife, Jody Guy Gaulin ’78. The couple has established a new endowed scholarship…
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Couple establishes endowed scholarship for political science, business majors
February 22, 2017
A random encounter in statistics class turned into a harmonious union for Gary Gaulin ’79 and his wife, Jody Guy Gaulin ’78. The couple has established a new endowed scholarship…
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South Carolina online business filings system launches
February 22, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced that organizations in South Carolina can now file more than 150 official business forms through a new online service built in partnership with SC.gov.…
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South Carolina online business filings system launches
February 22, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced that organizations in South Carolina can now file more than 150 official business forms through a new online service built in partnership with SC.gov.…
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5th Annual Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County Golf Tournament
February 22, 2017Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County is hosting its fifth annual golf tournament at Crowfield Golf Club on Friday, May 5, 2015. Tournament participants will enjoy a variety of competitions…
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2017 Man & Woman of the Year candidates set off to raise $225,000 in 10 weeks
February 22, 20172017 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Launch at Pearlz Oyster Bar The Midlands Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced the eight candidates that think…
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Healthy Learners hires Aundrea Simons as fund development associate
February 22, 2017Non-Profit Strengthens its Development Resources Healthy Learners announced and welcomes Aundrea’ Simons as the organization’s fund development associate. Simons will be responsible for directing, coordinating and growing the organization’s largest…
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Startup Grind selects Voterheads for Top 100
February 22, 2017Voterheads was inducted into the 2017 Class of Startup Exhibitioners by Startup Grind at their annual event held this month in California. “Of the 6,000 plus startups that were considered,…
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Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces two new associates
February 22, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Lois Large and Ashley Autrey have joined the company’s Garlington Road office as sales associates. Originally from Michigan,…
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SecureGate Ports approved for DHS Qualified Technology List
February 22, 2017
SecureGate Ports, an integrated identification management solution for port security, has earned approval for the Department of Homeland Security’s Qualified Technology List (QTL). Developed by idSoftware — an identification software…
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Jackson wins six ADDY Awards
February 22, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, received three Gold and three Silver ADDY Awards during the 2017 awards competition hosted by the…
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CBRE announces 2016 top producers in South Carolina
February 22, 2017CBRE celebrates achievement in 2016 with the announcement of top producers in South Carolina. We are pleased to congratulate all these tremendous professionals, each of whom continues to set the…
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CBRE announces 2016 top producers in South Carolina
February 22, 2017CBRE celebrates achievement in 2016 with the announcement of top producers in South Carolina. We are pleased to congratulate all these tremendous professionals, each of whom continues to set the…
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City Center Partnership announces Main Street District wins four amazing American Advertising Awards
February 22, 2017City Center Partnership is pleased to announce the Main Street District has received four American Advertising Awards from the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands. The awards are as follows:…
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Make-A-Wish to Reveal Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball
February 22, 2017Make-A-Wish® South Carolina will host its 4th Annual Wish Ball on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center. The gala celebrates the Make-A-Wish mission by…
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LS3P’s Stephen Ramos selected as Forty Under 40 Winner
February 22, 2017LS3P announced that Stephen Ramos, AIA, LEED AP BD + C, has been selected as a 2017 Forty Under 40 winner by the Charleston Regional Business Journal. 2017 marks the…
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City Center Partnership announces Main Street District wins four amazing American Advertising Awards
February 22, 2017
City Center Partnership is pleased to announce the Main Street District has received four American Advertising Awards from the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands. The awards are as follows:…
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Make-A-Wish to Reveal Wish LIVE at The Wish Ball
February 22, 2017
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina will host its 4th Annual Wish Ball on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center. The gala celebrates the Make-A-Wish mission by…
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CBRE announces 2016 top producers in South Carolina
February 22, 2017
CBRE celebrates achievement in 2016 with the announcement of top producers in South Carolina. We are pleased to congratulate all these tremendous professionals, each of whom continues to set the…
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Startup Grind selects Voterheads for Top 100
February 22, 2017
Voterheads was inducted into the 2017 Class of Startup Exhibitioners by Startup Grind at their annual event held this month in California. “Of the 6,000 plus startups that were considered,…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Ryan Barnes as new Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
February 21, 2017
CresCom Bank, the community-banking leader within the Carolinas, is pleased to welcome Ryan Barnes as its new vice president and commercial loan officer for the Columbia branches. Barnes joins CresCom…
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Fireflies seek National Anthem singers for 2017 season
February 21, 2017
The 2017 Columbia Fireflies season is approaching quickly, and the team is looking for singers, musical artists or groups to perform the national anthem prior to each home game. “The…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse names Corporate and Social Sales Manager
February 21, 2017
The Old Cigar Warehouse has promoted Courtney Hamilton to the venue’s new Corporate and Social Sales Manager. Hamilton began her career with Liquid Catering as an intern in 2016. She…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP partner Kevin McCarrell recognized as “Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Law Specialist” by the South Carolina Supreme Court
February 21, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that M. Kevin McCarrell, a partner in the firm’s Greenville office, has been certified as a specialist in the field of Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Law…
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Students and schools across the country awarded for kindness
February 21, 201710x digital Gives 4th Place Award to Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School Student to aid Peruvian Orphanage Couponbox announced three winners today for its First Annual Kid Kindness Month…
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New hire for The Old Cigar Warehouse
February 21, 2017
The Old Cigar Warehouse has promoted Courtney Hamilton to the venue’s new Corporate and Social Sales Manager. Hamilton began her career with Liquid Catering as an intern in 2016. She…
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First Reliance reports record 4Q16 pre-tax income of $1.4 million
February 21, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company for First Reliance Bank, reported fourth quarter 2016 pre-tax profits of $1,441,795. This is the 12th consecutive quarter…
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First Reliance reports record 4Q16 pre-tax income of $1.4 million
February 21, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company for First Reliance Bank, reported fourth quarter 2016 pre-tax profits of $1,441,795. This is the 12th consecutive quarter…
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Stewart and Steven Mungo honored as United Way Humanitarians of the Year
February 21, 2017
United Way of the Midlands will recognize Stewart and Steven Mungo as the 2016 Humanitarians of the Year award recipients at United Way’s annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and…
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South Carolina General Assembly declares February 22, 2017 Harbison History Day in honor of Black History Month
February 21, 2017
In support of Black History Month, the South Carolina General Assembly passed a resolution declaring February 22, 2017, as Harbison History Day in South Carolina. Midlands Technical College pioneered the…
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