Center for Law and Global Policy Development wins second consecutive ‘We the People’ state title
January 24, 2017
Testifying before a critical panel of judges can make even veteran politicians sweat a little, but students from Lexington County School District One’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development…
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Greenville Zoo to close for annual maintenance
January 23, 2017
The Greenville Zoo will be closed to the general public from Monday, January 30 through Friday, February 10 for annual maintenance. Greenville Zoo staff, other City departments and community volunteers…
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Interim Healthcare launches in-home hospice services in Oconee County
January 23, 2017
Interim Healthcare, a locally owned and operated agency that specializes in providing high quality, in-home healthcare to Upstate South Carolina residents, has started delivering in-home hospice care to residents of…
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Ridge View HS senior named Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year
January 23, 2017
When Jazmine Prince was in elementary school, she was diagnosed with a learning disability after her mother grew concerned about her reading difficulties. With the hard work and dedication of…
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Charleston Young Professionals partner with Be A Mentor to develop future leaders
January 23, 2017
Charleston Young Professionals, a division of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is partnering with Be A Mentor, a nonprofit organization headquartered in North Charleston, to encourage young professionals’ involvement…
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The Brandon Agency expands South Carolina Team
January 23, 2017
The Brandon Agency — the only accredited Brand Strategy Agency in South Carolina — has expanded resources in its Myrtle Beach and Charleston locations with the addition of four new…
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Burroughs & Chapin acquires historic Broughton Street property in Savannah, Georgia
January 23, 2017
Burroughs & Chapin of Myrtle Beach, S.C., has acquired 5-15 W. Broughton Street in Savannah, Georgia. Located in the heart of the largest National Historic District in the United States,…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in the 1,974 SF Office Lease in Hanahan, SC
January 23, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Lindsey Halter & Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, Red Label Real Estate Holdings, LLC, in the 1,974 SF office lease located at 1254 Yeamans Hall Rd,…
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Bob Nuttall and Pete Harper Represented the Seller in the Sale of Fairfield Office Park, a 67,462 SF Office Building in Charleston, SC
January 23, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM and Pete Harper, CCIM represented the Seller, Liberty National Associates, LP in the sale of 67,462 SF of office space at Fairfield…
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Frampton Construction expands field management team with senior hire
January 23, 2017
CHARLOTTE, NC – Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Tom Sumner…
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Frampton Construction expands field management team with senior hire
January 23, 2017
CHARLOTTE, NC – Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Tom Sumner…
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Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations
January 23, 2017
Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is projected to invest…
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Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations
January 23, 2017
Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is projected to invest…
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SC Ports Authority container volume climbs 5 percent
January 23, 2017
The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 5.4 percent increase in twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, with 1,029,450 TEUs handled since the period began in July.…
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SC Ports Authority container volume climbs 5 percent
January 23, 2017
The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 5.4 percent increase in twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, with 1,029,450 TEUs handled since the period began in July.…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 23
January 23, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/20/2017 to 01/26/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weeknd Locations Wknd Gross Cumulative 1 Split PG13 Universal 1 3,038 $40,010,975 $40,010,975 2 xXx:…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 23
January 23, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/20/2017 to 01/26/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weeknd Locations Wknd Gross Cumulative 1 Split PG13 Universal 1 3,038 $40,010,975 $40,010,975 2 xXx:…
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LS3P congratulates new architect Rohit Patel
January 23, 2017LS3P congratulates Rohitkumar Patel on achieving architectural licensure. In addition to completing required training hours in diverse experience categories, Patel recently passed all seven divisions of the Architect Registration Examination.…
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USC researchers discover new subtype of cervical cancer
January 23, 2017A team of University of South Carolina scientists led by assistant research professor Carolyn Banister and associate professor Phillip Buckhaults has discovered a new subtype of cervical cancer that…
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Founders Federal Credit Union opens new Columbia office
January 23, 2017
Lancaster-based Founders Federal Credit Union opened its second Columbia Office at The Commons at Bullstreet. The 2,900-square foot facility is located at 2166 Boyce Street, next to Spirit Communications Park.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2016
January 23, 2017
Employment Marks Another New Record in December South Carolinians continued to find work in December as employment rose to a new record high and unemployment dropped for the eighth consecutive…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2016
January 23, 2017
Employment Marks Another New Record in December South Carolinians continued to find work in December as employment rose to a new record high and unemployment dropped for the eighth consecutive…
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Absolute Total Care makes investment to upgrade United Way’s free children’s dental clinic waiting room
January 23, 2017
Thanks to local health care provider Absolute Total Care, United Way’s free children’s dental clinic for the uninsured, WellPartners, recently received a much needed facelift to the waiting room at…
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Applications now available for 2017 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture
January 23, 2017
Rising high school juniors and seniors can now apply for this year’s South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture (SCCSA), held at Clemson University, July 22-28, 2017. SCCSA is a premier…
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EQUUS Film Festival returns to Camden Feb. 17-18
January 23, 2017The City of Camden and The Marley Project, Inc. announce that, for the second time, the internationally acclaimed EQUUS Film Festival has chosen Camden as its first tour stop featuring…
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Aflac provides scholarship funds for the USC School of Medicine Greenville
January 23, 2017
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 33 percent of American adults are considered obese. In addition, “obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2…
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Aflac provides scholarship funds for the USC School of Medicine Greenville
January 23, 2017
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 33 percent of American adults are considered obese. In addition, “obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2…
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Spring Valley teacher recognized for supporting high school women in technology
January 23, 2017
Tammy Vaught has been named the South Carolina Aspirations in Computing Educator of the Year. The NCWIT award publicly celebrates educators who encourage high school women’s interest and participation in…
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Home Works of America to hire Joe Huggins as next Executive Director
January 23, 2017
The Board of Directors of Home Works of America (HWoA) announced the hire of Joe Huggins to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director. Huggins will lead a growing team…
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City Council vision statement’s winning hashtag
January 23, 2017
The Results are In We heard your voices and the votes are in. City Council’s official hashtag for their vision statement will be #EnvisionColumbia! By definition envision means to imagine…
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USC alumni to head to Statehouse Jan. 25 for Carolina Day
January 23, 2017
Support for higher education is a vital to securing a strong economic future for South Carolina and improving the lives of all its residents. That’s the message alumni, students and…
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Former Michelin executive tapped to lead Moore School Business Partnership Foundation
January 23, 2017
Michael Ian Fanning, who recently retired as Michelin North America’s director of sustainable development, has been elected president of the Business Partnership Foundation for the Darla Moore School of Business…
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Former Michelin executive tapped to lead Moore School Business Partnership Foundation
January 23, 2017
Michael Ian Fanning, who recently retired as Michelin North America’s director of sustainable development, has been elected president of the Business Partnership Foundation for the Darla Moore School of Business…
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Hickory Tavern opens second Columbia restaurant on Wednesday, January 25
January 23, 2017
Opening Marks its Seventh Location in The Palmetto State, Adds 90 New Jobs to the Region The Midlands is about to welcome Hickory Tavern, a neighborhood social gathering spot that…
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Healthy Learners announces new Program Manager
January 23, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Healthy Learners welcomes Jennifer Cooke as its new program manager for Healthy Learners Midlands. As a registered nurse with a varied professional and educational background, Cooke is…
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NAI Avant closes ±10,000 square foot retail sale in Rock Hill, SC
January 23, 2017NAI Avant announced the recent sale of 830 Anderson Road in Rock Hill, SC. The property currently operates as an auto dealership containing approximately ±10,000 SF of improvements sitting on…
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EQUUS Film Festival returns to Camden Feb. 17-18
January 23, 2017
The City of Camden and The Marley Project, Inc. announce that, for the second time, the internationally acclaimed EQUUS Film Festival has chosen Camden as its first tour stop featuring…
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LS3P congratulates new architect Rohit Patel
January 23, 2017
LS3P congratulates Rohitkumar Patel on achieving architectural licensure. In addition to completing required training hours in diverse experience categories, Patel recently passed all seven divisions of the Architect Registration Examination.…
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Healthy Learners announces new Program Manager
January 23, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Healthy Learners welcomes Jennifer Cooke as its new program manager for Healthy Learners Midlands. As a registered nurse with a varied professional and educational background, Cooke is…
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NAI Avant closes ±10,000 square foot retail sale in Rock Hill, SC
January 23, 2017
NAI Avant announced the recent sale of 830 Anderson Road in Rock Hill, SC. The property currently operates as an auto dealership containing approximately ±10,000 SF of improvements sitting on…
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Center for Law and Global Policy Development begins new series
January 21, 2017
With the goal of informing and engaging the public about important issues, students who study in the Lexington County School District One’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development created…
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Richard Cohn Sr. named to the Midlands Richard Cohn Sr. was named to Columbia Business Monthly’s Top 50 most Influential People
January 21, 2017Columbia Business Monthly Selects Richard Cohn Sr. For Their Influential People List For the second consecutive year, Richard Cohn Sr. was named to Columbia Business Monthly’s “Top 50 most Influential…
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Greenville Chamber announces 22 participants in its 2017 Minority Business Accelerator
January 20, 2017
The Greenville Chamber kicked off its 2017 Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) program with 22 new and sustaining participants on January 17, 2017. MBA participants represent minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses,…
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SCDOT Unveils Road Safety Program
January 20, 2017
Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall presented a plan to begin a reduction in the high death toll on South Carolina’s roads should new funds become available. The presentation was made…
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SCDOT Unveils Road Safety Program
January 20, 2017
Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall presented a plan to begin a reduction in the high death toll on South Carolina’s roads should new funds become available. The presentation was made…
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Boeing Responds to IAM Filing Second Petition to Unionize Boeing South Carolina
January 20, 2017
NLRB to determine if eligible teammates will vote to turn over rights to the IAM, or keep a direct relationship with the company. Boeing was notified today that the International…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces pricing of public offering of common stock
January 20, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation, the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced today that the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 1,571,429 shares of its common stock at a price to…
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C&C Myers sees 900 percent growth since 2010
January 20, 2017Leading Charleston area home services company aggressively hiring to meet growth needs C&C Myers Heating, AC, Plumbing & Drains, Charleston’s preferred home services company, has grown from six to 60…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease of 159 Civitas St, Units 203 and 212
January 20, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease of 159 Civitas Street, Units 203 and 212 in Mt. Pleasant, SC to Huffman…
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Arts in Basic Curriculum Project website gets makeover
January 20, 2017The Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Project website (ABCProjectSC.com) has been transformed with a new design and streamlined content and will now serve as a digital hub for arts education…
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