Charleston based retailer Palmetto Moon sells majority interest to Topspin Partners
November 9, 2016
Robert and Karen Webster, Founders of Palmetto Moon, announced this week that Topspin Partners has acquired a majority interest in Palmetto Moon, a specialty retailer in the Lifestyle Merchandising segment…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Charleston and Jasper Counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
November 9, 2016Disaster recovery centers are now open in North Charleston and Ridgeland to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Charleston and Jasper County centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…
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SeamonWhiteside expanding into Summerville
November 9, 2016
SeamonWhiteside (SW+) opened its doors more than 30 years ago in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina with a vision to be the leader in the state for landscape architecture and civil engineering. In 2002, SW+…
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Green Cloud Technologies grows its Plant-a-Tree initiative
November 9, 2016
Green Cloud Technologies, an employee-owned, cloud solutions provider (CSP) based in Greenville, SC, has achieved a major milestone in its “Plant-a-Tree” environmental initiative by planting more than 5,000 trees in…
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County of Lexington hires Mike Eades as new Economic Development Director
November 9, 2016After a thorough search, the County of Lexington is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Eades as the County’s next Economic Development Director. Eades, a 39-year veteran of economic…
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Martin Printing Co. expands operations in Pickens County
November 9, 2016
Martin Printing Co., a family-run print solutions company, is expanding its Upstate operations in Pickens County. This project is expected to bring $2 million in new capital investment and create…
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Martin Printing Co. expands operations in Pickens County
November 9, 2016
Martin Printing Co., a family-run print solutions company, is expanding its Upstate operations in Pickens County. This project is expected to bring $2 million in new capital investment and create…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions
November 9, 2016Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for October of 2016: Sales Pete Brett, CCIM, David Sigmon, CCIM and…
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American Bar Association recognizes Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP’s Emily Bridges with the Edward (Jack) Wood Dunham Rising Scholars Award
November 9, 2016
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP congratulates attorney Emily I. Bridges on being named recipient of the 2016 American Bar Association Forum on Franchising’s (ABA) Edward (Jack) Wood Dunham Rising Scholars Award.…
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Improving the mental health of college students
November 9, 2016
Wofford senior Helen Lamm has struggled with an eating disorder for years. Because of the experience, the Chinese major from Florence, S.C., now knows the value of speaking up, and…
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Susan Baker, AIA joins McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture’s K-12 Studio
November 9, 2016
With more than 30 years of experience, and a passion for educational architecture, Susan Baker, AIA joins McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Charlotte office as a Senior Architect. Baker brings the firm…
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Susan Baker, AIA joins McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture’s K-12 Studio
November 9, 2016
With more than 30 years of experience, and a passion for educational architecture, Susan Baker, AIA joins McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Charlotte office as a Senior Architect. Baker brings the firm…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia gears up for their second annual big little run!
November 9, 2016
Registration is now open for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia second annual The Big Little Run on December 10, 2016 at 9 a.m. in Sims Park. With…
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Public input sought for Lower Richland Tourism and Economic Development plan
November 9, 2016
Richland County Conservation Commission, Richland County Planning Department Community input meeting 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 14 Hopkins Park Gym, 144 Hopkins Park Road, Hopkins Richland County is seeking public input…
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Advertisement of vacancy on various boards and commissions
November 9, 2016
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the following boards and commissions. Election Commission Seeking one (1) Applicant for Appointment. Applicant must reside within the…
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Ogletree Deakins earns Athena Organizational Leadership Award for diversity and inclusion efforts
November 9, 2016
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, was named the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award® recipient for 2016. The…
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Shop and Stroll on Dec. 11 at the 8th Annual Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ Largest Indie Craft Fair
November 9, 2016Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest indie craft fair, announces the list of nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods – from across the Southeast and beyond – who will…
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Complete Public Relations’ Boyanoski to speak at national conference
November 8, 2016
Complete Public Relation’s John Boyanoski will be speaking about how non-profits can build their media profile at the sixth annual ReFrame Conference in Kingsport, Tennessee this Friday. Boyanoski will make…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey Ranks as “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report
November 8, 2016
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the sixth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC has been ranked in the 2017…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces agreement to acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated
November 8, 2016
Carolina Financial Corporation announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Carolina Financial will acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated (OTC Pink: GRBS) (“Greer Bancshares”). Upon completion of the…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces agreement to acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated
November 8, 2016
Carolina Financial Corporation announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Carolina Financial will acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated (OTC Pink: GRBS) (“Greer Bancshares”). Upon completion of the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $102,000 to 43 Caritas Grantees
November 8, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $102,000 to 43 Caritas Grantees
November 8, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in…
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CMA honors Mary Rainey Belser with John Richard Craft Leadership Award
November 8, 2016
The Columbia Museum of Art is proud to present the 2016 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Mary Rainey Belser. Through her transformational gifts, board service, and dedication to the…
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Greenville Chamber honors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award
November 7, 2016
The Greenville Chamber presented Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with the 2016 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award for its commitment to increasing the positive impact of women’s leadership in…
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Teijin Ltd. establishing manufacturing operations in Greenwood County
November 7, 2016Teijin Ltd., a Japanese chemical, pharmaceutical and information technology company, will be constructing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greenwood County. Creating 220 new jobs, the project is expected to bring…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 652 Coleman Boulevard
November 7, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM represented the landlord, 654 Coleman Blvd, LLC, in the lease of a 1,445 sf office space located…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 9561 William Aiken Drive
November 7, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM,SIOR represented JM Montgomery Properties, LLC in the leasing of 9,000 sf industrial space located at 9561 William Aiken Drive…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 4748 Franchise Street
November 7, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Infinger Family, LLC in the leasing of 3,000 sf office/warehouse space located at 4748 Franchise Street in…
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New art gallery in Five Points to host opening celebration
November 7, 2016
Visual and repurposing artist Pamela Ann Vandervelde is excited about the opening of her new art gallery in Five Points. Located at 631 Harden Street, upstairs in Suites H and…
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CIU soccer field dedicated to Lexington resident
November 7, 2016
The Columbia International University soccer field now carries the name of a longtime resident of Lexington. The field was dedicated to CIU alumna Elizabeth Rikard Sessions on Nov. 3 during…
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Bank of America grant supports Meals on Wheels program
November 7, 2016
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, a longtime community partner with Senior Resources, has continued its generous support of the Meals on Wheels program with a $12,500 donation. The funds…
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Sonoco completes sale of rigid plastics blow molding operations to Amcor
November 7, 2016
Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today announced it has completed the sale of its rigid plastics blow molding operations to Amcor, a global leader of rigid and flexible packaging products, for $280 million.…
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Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016
Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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Richland County begins plans for two-year budget
November 7, 2016
Richland County is changing the way it crafts its budget to make more efficient use of taxpayer dollars while allowing County Council to focus on long-term needs and improve the…
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Irmo Middle School awarded 2017 Litter Trashes Everyone Education Grant
November 7, 2016
Irmo Middle School International Academic Magnet has been awarded a 2017 Litter Trashes Everyone Education Grant presented by Palmetto Pride in the amount of $5,000. “Team Migration Nation at Irmo…
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Local faith leaders take steps to build safe sanctuaries
November 7, 2016
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and area faith leaders fight to end sexual violence in our community and make sure that every survivor receives support and care. Midlands pastors…
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Five Points Association presents: the unveiling of Centennial Plaza, featuring a tribute to Colonel Jack Van Loan
November 7, 2016
Five Points, Columbia’s original village neighborhood, has begun its next 100 years with the continuation of Centennial projects and beautification efforts in 2016. The Five Points Association and its gracious…
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Public Service Announcement
November 7, 2016
The Benedict-Allen CDC is currently recruiting participants for their YouthBuild Columbia Program. Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 16-24, reside in Richland or Lexington Counties, have not earned…
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City calls for SC licensed and residential contractors to attend information session about flood relief housing projects
November 7, 2016
The City of Columbia has been awarded over 19 million dollars to assist with Housing Rehabilitation Disaster Recovery projects and Community Development is looking for SC licensed General and Residential…
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Complete PR’s Moore named SCPRSA Upstate Regional Director
November 7, 2016
Complete Public Relations PR Director Sarah Moore has been named to the board of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)’s South Carolina chapter as the Upstate Regional Director. In…
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Willoughby & Hoefer, PA ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 7, 2016Willoughby & Hoefer, PA is honored to announce the firm has been named a top tier firm in the newly released 2017 U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers®…
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A new song and a new genre for a new message about climate change truth
November 7, 2016Songwriter Trevor Masters writes new song; GEA creates new music genre CAMDEN, S.C. – Songwriter Trevor Masters is not looking to top the national Billboard Music Charts with his new…
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Willoughby & Hoefer, PA ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 7, 2016
Willoughby & Hoefer, PA is honored to announce the firm has been named a top tier firm in the newly released 2017 U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers®…
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Rosen Hagood receives 11 Metropolitan Rankings in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 7, 2016
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rosen Hagood announced that the firm was ranked in the 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the firm…
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A new song and a new genre for a new message about climate change truth
November 7, 2016Songwriter Trevor Masters writes new song; GEA creates new music genre CAMDEN, S.C. – Songwriter Trevor Masters is not looking to top the national Billboard Music Charts with his new…
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Complete Public Relations honored with two Palmetto Awards
November 6, 2016
Complete Public Relations has earned two Palmetto Awards recognizing the firm for excellence in business communication during 2016. Complete Public Relations was honored for its work with the 85-385 Gateway…
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Rosen Hagood receives 11 Metropolitan Rankings in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 6, 2016CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rosen Hagood announced that the firm was ranked in the 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the firm…
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County Council and Public Works to reopen Botanical Parkway ahead of schedule and under budget
November 5, 2016
Lexington County Council and the Lexington County Department of Public Works have announced the reopening of the Botanical Parkway, which was closed after it suffered heavy damage from the October…
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