Crews Law Offices selects The Marketing Beacon to support firm growth
April 4, 2017
The Marketing Beacon, a provider of custom-developed marketing solutions designed to grow businesses, has been chosen by Crews Law Offices to provide marketing services in support of the law firm’s…
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Safe and Free? Civil Liberties and the Fight for National Security
April 4, 2017
A two-day symposium featuring ten prominent Furman alumni April 10 & 11, 2017 McAlister AuditoriumFurman University Presented by Furman University’s Riley Institute and Department of Politics and International Affairs with support…
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Safe and Free? Civil Liberties and the Fight for National Security
April 4, 2017
A two-day symposium featuring ten prominent Furman alumni April 10 & 11, 2017 McAlister AuditoriumFurman University Presented by Furman University’s Riley Institute and Department of Politics and International Affairs with support…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
NAI Avant closes sale of Medical Office Building
April 4, 2017NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR and broker Lee Bussell, Jr. recently represented the seller, Forum Development II, LLC, in the transaction at 100 Wildewood Park Drive in Columbia,…
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Decorated Marine officer becomes member of exclusive fight club
April 4, 2017
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. Steven B. Vitali, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), was inducted into the South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) during…
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NAI Avant closes sale of Medical Office Building
April 4, 2017
NAI Avant senior broker Nick Stomski, SIOR and broker Lee Bussell, Jr. recently represented the seller, Forum Development II, LLC, in the transaction at 100 Wildewood Park Drive in Columbia,…
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Cari Boyce to lead Duke Energy Foundation
April 3, 2017Duke Energy has named Cari Boyce senior vice president stakeholder strategy and president, Duke Energy Foundation, the company announced today. Previously, Boyce was Duke Energy’s vice president of policy, sustainability…
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Tickets now on sale for 2017 Brew in the Zoo
April 3, 2017
The Greenville Zoo invites zoo-goers to tap into the wild at the annual Brew in the Zoo presented by RJ Rockers Brewing Company. The fundraising event, set for Friday, May…
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Maestro Sarah Ioannides to conduct her “Grand Finale”
April 3, 2017
On Saturday, April 29 at 7:00pm, Sarah Ioannides will return to the stage for her final performance with the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO). The concert will be held in Twichell…
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Furman University awarded nearly $500,000 for funding instrumentation in the sciences
April 3, 2017Furman University has been awarded a four-year, $497,183 grant from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation to purchase equipment that will support state-of-the-art imaging and analysis capabilities across multiple academic disciplines on…
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Nexsen Pruet Fuels Growth in Greenville
April 3, 2017
In a move that further underscores Nexsen Pruet’s strategy to strengthen the legal services available to Upstate businesses, the firm announced today that Jim Warren has joined its Greenville location…
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Pete Harper represented the Landlord in the lease Renewal of 1,000 SF of office space in Charleston, SC
April 3, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord in the lease renewal of 1,000 SF of office space located in Orange Grove Plaza at 1124 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard,…
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Cinco de Mayo Royale benefits Charleston Parks Conservancy
April 3, 2017
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo while supporting Charleston’s parks. Kevin Wadley, Kdog Production and The Royal American are hosting a Cinco de Mayo Royale happy hour party from 3-7:30 p.m. Friday,…
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Magnolia’s Easter Egg Hunt stuffed with prizes
April 3, 2017
More than 15,000 plastic eggs have been stuffed with candy and prizes for the 8th Annual Magnolia Easter Egg Hunt on April 15 at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Children will…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Landlord in the 1,775 SF office lease in Mt. Pleasant, SC
April 3, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Landlord, Robert Wells Investments, LLC, in the 1,775 SF Office Lease located at 526 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 201, Mt.…
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Graham stands against partisan attacks on Judge Gorsuch
April 3, 2017
During the Senate Judiciary Committee’s consideration of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) defended Gorsuch against attacks made by Democrats. The…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Tenant in Leasing 1,512 SF of office space lease in North Charleston, SC
April 3, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Lindsey Halter represented the Tenant, Tri-County Therapy, LLC, in the lease of a 1,512 SF office space located at 2881 Tricom Street, Suite B, North Charleston,…
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Scott and Company partner elected to South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Board of Directors
April 3, 2017
Scott and Company LLC announced Tony Perricelli, CPA, was elected to the board of directors of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). “The SCRLA is a valuable resource…
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Scott and Company partner elected to South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Board of Directors
April 3, 2017
Scott and Company LLC announced Tony Perricelli, CPA, was elected to the board of directors of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). “The SCRLA is a valuable resource…
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Town of Lexington announces “Lexington Live” Concert Series
April 3, 2017
The Town of Lexington hosts “Lexington Live” Spring Concert Series presented by Lexington Medical Center. The concerts will take place at the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.), which was…
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Come shop the Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival
April 3, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival April 6-9 at the State Farmers Market, located at 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia,…
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Countybank announces Upstate expansion
April 3, 2017
Developing New Full-Service Banking Branches In Greer And Anderson. New Greer and Anderson Locations Focus on Comprehensive Financial Solutions for the Upstate Community. Countybank announced the expansion of its branch…
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SCE&G to open Lake Murray public parks for 2017 recreation season
April 3, 2017
SCE&G’s public parks on both sides of the Lake Murray Dam will open for the season on Wednesday, April 5. The boat-launching park on the Irmo side and the beach/recreation…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 3
April 3, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 03/31/2017 to 04/06/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 1 3,773…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 3
April 3, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 03/31/2017 to 04/06/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 1 3,773…
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Midlands Technical College inducts 23 top students into National Technical Honor Society
April 3, 2017
Midlands Technical College inducted 23 new members into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), representing the college’s Early Care and Education, Health Sciences, and Paralegal programs. Family and friends of…
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Solid Waste awarded Carolina Recycling Association Award
April 3, 2017
The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division was recognized by the Carolina Recycling Association for the City’s innovative use of technology in the recycling program. CRA held their annual conference…
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Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors earns silver award at 2017 Shop! Design Awards
April 3, 2017Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors received a Silver Award (Hardline Specialty Store 3,001SF – 7,500SF category) at the Shop! Awards in Las Vegas on March 29, 2017 for the design…
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Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta to debut this week in Greenville
April 3, 2017
Sixteen Upstate restaurants will be serving up their best recipes at the first Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta at The Old Cigar Warehouse this weekend. Presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila,…
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PHES helping homeless with recycling project
April 3, 2017Students at Pleasant Hill Elementary School are giving plastic bags new life through an innovative community service project. Teaming up with local senior citizens and Columbia-area representatives of Operation Bedroll,…
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Lexington One students don’t ‘horse’ around
April 3, 2017Look no further than a group of Lexington County School District One students when needing equine expertise. Thirteen students returned from the 2017 South Carolina 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology…
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South Atlantic Canners investing in Lee County facility
April 3, 2017
Company Investing $13 Million To Expand Existing Bishopville Operation South Atlantic Canners, Inc., a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola bottlers, is expanding its Bishopville operations in Lee County.…
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South Atlantic Canners investing in Lee County facility
April 3, 2017
Company Investing $13 Million To Expand Existing Bishopville Operation South Atlantic Canners, Inc., a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola bottlers, is expanding its Bishopville operations in Lee County.…
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McNair welcomes Paula Williamson as Communications Manager
April 3, 2017McNair Law Firm, P.A. welcomes Paula Williamson as Communications Manager. Among several duties, Williamson will manage the Firm’s public relations efforts and support the diverse marketing initiatives across its eight…
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Through telemedicine, Doctors Care reaches patients in every SC County
April 3, 2017
Doctors Care urgent care, founded in Columbia in 1981 as South Carolina’s first urgent care organization, has now seen patients in every county in the state with its telemedicine platform,…
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Through telemedicine, Doctors Care reaches patients in every SC County
April 3, 2017
Doctors Care urgent care, founded in Columbia in 1981 as South Carolina’s first urgent care organization, has now seen patients in every county in the state with its telemedicine platform,…
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West Columbia’s Director of Planning and Zoning appointed President-Elect of SCAPA
April 3, 2017Andrea N. Pietras, AICP, SCAPA President; Wayne E. Shuler, AICP, SCAPA President-Elect; Ernie M. Boughman III, AICP, SCAPA Immediate Past President WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The City of…
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Creative SAFE Federal Credit Union Mortgage marketing campaign wins industry award
April 3, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union has won a top marketing award from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing & Business Development Council. The Diamond Award for brand awareness, given out…
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Richland County Transportation Program releases 2016 Annual report
April 3, 2017
Improved roads, increased bus ridership among highlights An upswing in passenger commutes on The Comet bus system and the completion of several road and pedestrian projects are among the highlights…
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Colliers International brokers sale of industrial property in Blythewood, South Carolina
April 3, 2017
Colliers International South Carolina brokered the industrial sale of a 14,900-square-foot industrial property on 4.6 acres located at 1110 Northpoint Boulevard in Blythewood South Carolina, to Patterson Fan, Inc. Colliers’…
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City Manager’s Spotlight for April 2017
April 3, 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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County of Lexington Spotlight: Projects, events and daily happenings in April 2017!
April 3, 2017In 2017, the County of Lexington will be bringing you monthly updates as to what is happening within the County! With the guidance of Lexington County Council, this is an…
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NAI Avant facilitates retail lease for Title Boxing Club
April 3, 2017NAI Avant announced its client, Second Round, LLC, will occupy ±2,330 square feet of space at 718 Fashion Drive in Columbia, SC. The space will soon serve as the 2nd…
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NAI Avant facilitates retail lease for Title Boxing Club
April 3, 2017
NAI Avant announced its client, Second Round, LLC, will occupy ±2,330 square feet of space at 718 Fashion Drive in Columbia, SC. The space will soon serve as the 2nd…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
County of Lexington Spotlight: Projects, events and daily happenings in April 2017!
April 3, 2017
In 2017, the County of Lexington will be bringing you monthly updates as to what is happening within the County! With the guidance of Lexington County Council, this is an…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
PHES helping homeless with recycling project
April 3, 2017
Students at Pleasant Hill Elementary School are giving plastic bags new life through an innovative community service project. Teaming up with local senior citizens and Columbia-area representatives of Operation Bedroll,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Lexington One students don’t ‘horse’ around
April 3, 2017
Look no further than a group of Lexington County School District One students when needing equine expertise. Thirteen students returned from the 2017 South Carolina 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
McNair welcomes Paula Williamson as Communications Manager
April 3, 2017
McNair Law Firm, P.A. welcomes Paula Williamson as Communications Manager. Among several duties, Williamson will manage the Firm’s public relations efforts and support the diverse marketing initiatives across its eight…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Creative SAFE Federal Credit Union Mortgage marketing campaign wins industry award
April 3, 2017SAFE Federal Credit Union has won a top marketing award from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing & Business Development Council. The Diamond Award for brand awareness, given out…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors earns silver award at 2017 Shop! Design Awards
April 3, 2017
Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors received a Silver Award (Hardline Specialty Store 3,001SF – 7,500SF category) at the Shop! Awards in Las Vegas on March 29, 2017 for the design…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: architecture, on-the-move
