Adam Artigliere appointed to Rebuild Upstate Board
September 21, 2016
McNair Law Firm announced attorney Adam Artigliere has been appointed to the Rebuild Upstate Board of Directors. Artigliere will serve in this role through 2018. Adam has been a consistent…
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iTs|SC plans careers in insurance mixer for Midlands students
September 21, 2016
iTs|SC: Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster will host a Careers in Insurance mixer for students in the Midlands as well as recent graduates. The mixer, to be held on…
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Walmart hourly associates in S.C. earn more than $4 million in cash bonuses
September 21, 2016
As part of Walmart’s continued focus on improving and enhancing the store experience for associates and customers, the company recently awarded $4.1 million in second quarter cash bonuses to more…
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BCSD exceeds aggressive student enrollment projections
September 20, 2016
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) continues to experience significant growth in student enrollment, increasing by 755 students from last year to this year. The 2016-2017 Day 10 Attendance Count totaled…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood’s website awarded WebAward 2016 legal standard of excellence
September 20, 2016
Smith Moore Leatherwood’s website redesign has been recognized with a 2016 Legal Standard of Excellence WebAward by the Web Marketing Association. This is the third award the firm has received…
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HRP Associates hires Anthony Hermann as Project Geologist
September 20, 2016
HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, announces the hiring of Anthony Hermann as project geologist. “I look forward to the opportunity to serve…
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Ameris Bank Mortgage Services – Welcomes De’Laine Law as New Mortgage Banker
September 20, 2016
Ameris Bank Mortgage Services is pleased to announce that De’Laine Law has joined the Ameris Bank team. As a Mortgage Banker, De’Laine will be responsible for growing Ameris Bank’s Mortgage…
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Mayor Benjamin, Richland Library, Parks and Recreation to launch Books 2 Boys initiative
September 20, 2016
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, in collaboration with the Richland Library and City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, will kick-off the Mayor’s Books 2 Boys initiative at 4 p.m. onSept. 27…
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All 24,000 Richland One students to get library cards/accounts
September 20, 2016
Richland One and Richland Library are partners in a nationwide initiative that will provide library cards/accounts to all 24,000 students in the district. Details of the project, which is part…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows to City Hall
September 20, 2016
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes twelve students this fall to the Mayor’s Fellows program. The program provides both undergraduate and graduate-level students with the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of…
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County of Lexington proposing expansion of the Neighborhood Appearance District to four additional Council Districts
September 20, 2016
An ordinance to add four additional Council Districts to the Neighborhood Appearance District (N.A.D.) will be discussed at an open Public Hearing during the Sept. 27, 2016 Lexington County Council…
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McNair selects Michael Weaver to lead Columbia office
September 20, 2016McNair Law Firm announced that Michael Weaver has been selected to lead the firm’s Columbia office. “Michael represents the best of McNair – in his extraordinary commitment to both client…
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Dr. Pastides’ State of the University speech
September 20, 2016
University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides delivered his annual State of the University address to the community on September 14. Thank you and good morning to all.…
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Dr. Pastides’ State of the University speech
September 20, 2016
University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides delivered his annual State of the University address to the community on September 14. Thank you and good morning to all.…
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Pawmetto Lifeline hosts 10th Annual Fur Ball Moonlight Gala, raising funds for homeless pets in South Carolina
September 20, 2016Pawmetto Lifeline, a local animal shelter committed to reducing pet overpopulation in the Midlands, will host the 10th Annual Fur Ball Moonlight Gala, at 7pm on Saturday, October 15th at…
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Mashburn Construction celebrates anniversary
September 20, 2016
Mashburn Construction has been celebrating all year, but officially, the company is 40 years old today September 20, 2016. In 1962, Harry Mashburn sat in class at NC State University…
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Mashburn Construction celebrates anniversary
September 20, 2016
Mashburn Construction has been celebrating all year, but officially, the company is 40 years old today September 20, 2016. In 1962, Harry Mashburn sat in class at NC State University…
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McNair selects Michael Weaver to lead Columbia office
September 20, 2016
McNair Law Firm announced that Michael Weaver has been selected to lead the firm’s Columbia office. “Michael represents the best of McNair – in his extraordinary commitment to both client…
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Pawmetto Lifeline hosts 10th Annual Fur Ball Moonlight Gala, raising funds for homeless pets in South Carolina
September 20, 2016
Pawmetto Lifeline, a local animal shelter committed to reducing pet overpopulation in the Midlands, will host the 10th Annual Fur Ball Moonlight Gala, at 7pm on Saturday, October 15th at…
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Kids Teeth launches annual calendar contest featuring patients’ drawings
September 19, 2016
Mount Pleasant pediatric dental office Kids Teeth is asking its patients for help creating a 2017 calendar. Current Kids Teeth patients are invited to submit an original drawing for consideration…
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Palmetto Woodturners transforming beautiful wood into meals for families
September 19, 2016The Palmetto Woodturners, part of the American Association of Woodturners, is hosting Bowls for the Hungry for Harvest Hope Food Bank on Thursday, September 29 at the Hall at Senate’s…
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Palmetto Woodturners transforming beautiful wood into meals for families
September 19, 2016
The Palmetto Woodturners, part of the American Association of Woodturners, is hosting Bowls for the Hungry for Harvest Hope Food Bank on Thursday, September 29 at the Hall at Senate’s…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented both the Buyer and Seller in the 3.95 Acre Sale in North Charleston, SC
September 19, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Seller, Rogers Investment Co. in the sale of a 3.95 Acre Tract located on Ladson Road, North Charleston, South Carolina. Will…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Seller in the Sale of 3,247 SF Office Condo in Charleston, SC
September 19, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM and Lindsey Halter represented the Seller, Mooring Capital Fund, LLC, in the sale of a 3,247 SF office condo located at 1470…
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Building Industry Association names Joe Wilson a Defender of Housing
September 19, 2016
Joe Wilson, Member of Congress for the Second Congressional District of South Carolina (R), will be honored onOctober 11, 2016, by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Central South Carolina…
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2016 Columbia Choice Awards call for entries
September 19, 2016
These prestigious awards recognize individuals, businesses, neighborhoods and organizations whose work has significantly enhanced the appearance and quality of life of Columbia’s environment. Awards will be given in six categories:…
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Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine selected to participate in Knight Foundation 2016 Copenhagen study tour
September 19, 2016
Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine was extended a special invitation to participate in a five day, annual study tour of Copenhagen, the Danish capital, a city that consistently ranks in the…
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Member Wins $10,000 during huge HELOC promotion
September 19, 2016
Founders Federal Credit presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to Christopher and Beth Johnson on Thursday, September 15, at Founders Gold Hill Road Office. The Johnsons won the…
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Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan — The “Smart, Easy Way” to Save
September 19, 2016
September is National College Savings Month, and Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to increase awareness among South Carolina families about the importance of saving early for college with a 529 plan.…
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Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan — The “Smart, Easy Way” to Save
September 19, 2016
September is National College Savings Month, and Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to increase awareness among South Carolina families about the importance of saving early for college with a 529 plan.…
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Coker College announces Criminology Bridge Program partnership with Northeastern Technical College
September 19, 2016
Coker College has partnered with Northeastern Technical College (NETC) in Cheraw, S.C., to offer a Criminology Bridge Program for NETC students. Scheduled to begin in the spring of 2017, the program will…
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SC Aerospace names new board members
September 19, 2016Steve Prout of Solar Atmospheres, Todd Sharpley of GKN, and Paul V. Kumler of KTM Solutions have joined the Advisory Board for SC Aerospace. The Board is comprised of industry…
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SC Aerospace names new board members
September 19, 2016
Steve Prout of Solar Atmospheres, Todd Sharpley of GKN, and Paul V. Kumler of KTM Solutions have joined the Advisory Board for SC Aerospace. The Board is comprised of industry…
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Denise A. Parrett and Hope Roberts join the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
September 19, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Denise A. Parrett and Hope Roberts have joined the company’s Anderson office as sales associates. Parrett graduated from Northern Kentucky University…
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Make it an even dozen: Duke Energy economic development team honored by Site Selection magazine — again
September 19, 2016For the 12th consecutive year, Duke Energy has been named to Site Selection magazine’s annual list of “Top Utilities in Economic Development.” In the magazine’s September edition, it credits Duke…
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Southern Wesleyan University selects Crawford Strategy as agency of record
September 19, 2016
Crawford Strategy, a full service marketing and communications firm, has recently been selected by Southern Wesleyan University to develop and execute a marketing strategy to promote the university’s adult and…
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Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate expands South Carolina reach with Wilson Associates in Greenville
September 19, 2016
Boasting an already strong presence in the Southeast region of the United States, the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network continues to grow and flourish with the newest addition…
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Museum & Gallery offers free admission for Smithsonian Museum Day Live!
September 19, 2016
The Museum & Gallery participates in the annual free admission on Saturday, September 24, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live! nationwide event. Museum patrons receive two free admissions…
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Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® helps reclaim the future for millions
September 19, 2016
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting all Upstate area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®.…
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Furman Political Science Professor Malici coauthors new book about U.S. Iran relations
September 19, 2016
Furman Political Science Professor Akan Malici has coauthored a new book about United States-Iran relations. The book, Role Theory and Role Conflict in U.S.-Iran Relations: Enemies of Our Own Making…
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SC Technical College System names new president
September 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education has named Dr. Tim Hardee to be the next president and executive director of the SC Technical College System.…
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SC Technical College System names new president
September 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education has named Dr. Tim Hardee to be the next president and executive director of the SC Technical College System.…
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Reedy Reels film schedule announced at kickoff party
September 19, 2016
The Reedy Reels Film Festival kickoff party included the unveiling of the two-day event’s schedule of film categories. The festival will be held Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5…
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Horton Law Firm welcomes new associate
September 19, 2016
Horton Law Firm announced the hire of Greenville native, Jeremy R. Summerlin as an associate attorney to their legal team. Summerlin works primarily with employees and businesses in legal disputes,…
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Greenville Women Giving to host recruitment event featuring guest speaker Elizabeth Davis, Ph.D., President of Furman University
September 19, 2016
Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s collective philanthropic organization, will host “Each One, Bring One”, a special event for its members and women of the community who are either interested…
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Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s ® helps reclaim the future for millions
September 19, 2016Participants Raise Critically Needed Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting all Midlands area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for…
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Columbia native releases new horror movie “CLOWNTOWN”
September 19, 2016Jeff Miller, a graduate of Brookland-Cayce High School and the University of South Carolina’s Media Arts program, has a new horror feature he wrote and produced that is being released…
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Terra and Chef Mike Davis celebrate ten years
September 19, 2016Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s simple, seasonal and sustainable fare, will celebrate the restaurant’s tenth anniversary October 4-8, 2016 with a unique menu full of dishes that represent…
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Town of Lexington hosts ribbon cutting for Project Icehouse Amphitheater
September 19, 2016
The Town of Lexington will host a Ribbon Cutting for the Project Icehouse Amphitheater on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 10AM at 107 W. Main St. The 900-seat venue will host…
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Voterheads launches free email alert service nationally to over 1,400 cities and counties across the U.S.
September 19, 2016Voterheads announced today that citizens in all counties and cities across the country will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. “We are excited…
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