Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center names new Director of Membership
November 2, 2016
The Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center announced that Adam DeLoach has been named Director of Membership, effective November 1. Prior to joining the Greater Lexington Chamber, DeLoach worked as the…
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Mix and mingle, wine, dine and shop at Annual Vista Lights, Nov. 17
November 2, 2016
The 31st annual Vista Lights, the Congaree Vista’s signature open house, kicks off the holiday season on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, from 5-10 p.m. with artistic performances, live music, dancing,…
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Fisher Phillips Columbia office receives Tier 1 Rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 2, 2016
The Columbia office of Fisher Phillips has received “Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings” for Employment Law, Labor Law, Labor and Employment Litigation, and ERISA Litigation by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.…
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Marc Connelly joins real estate law firm, McDonnell and Associates, PA
November 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Marc Connelly, EVP of Business Development, joins the McDonnell and Associates, PA team. With nearly thirty years of experience in real estate transactions, Connelly is a welcomed…
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Spirit Communications Park rated the No. 1 ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League
November 1, 2016
After just one season, Stadium Journey rated the home of the Columbia Fireflies the best ballpark experience in the South Atlantic League. Spirit Communications Park also landed in the top…
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Zoo partnership helps get to the heart of gorilla condition
November 1, 2016Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is offering a rare look into the specialized healthcare of exotic animals with a partnership intended to enhance the well-being of one of the Zoo’s male…
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Richardson Plowden selected as a 2017 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News and World Report
November 1, 2016
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. was ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and U.S. News & World Report as a 2016 “Best Law Firm.” The Firm received a Metropolitan First-Tier…
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Richardson Plowden selected as a 2017 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News and World Report
November 1, 2016
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. was ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and U.S. News & World Report as a 2016 “Best Law Firm.” The Firm received a Metropolitan First-Tier…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA receives tier one rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA receives tier one rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm…
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Glasspro sponsoring A Concert for Heroes to benefit the American Red Cross
November 1, 2016As they celebrate their 21st anniversary, Glasspro is recognizing the 100 years of service that the American Red Cross has provided to the Lowcountry by hosting A Concert for Heroes.…
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Leaders from Richland Library, City of Cayce, First Community Bank, NiA Theatre and Arts Community to Speak at EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 16, 2016
November 1, 2016EngenuitySC will gather some of the most influential voices in the Midlands on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, 5-8 p.m. at Ignite! 2016, the Midlands’ annual hot-ticket celebration of economic competitiveness.…
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Engenius welcomes new marketing specialist
November 1, 2016
Engenius, a Greenville-based digital marketing firm, has hired Taylor Craig as its newest marketing specialist. Craig brings to the agency a strong background in communications and digital marketing. She will…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2017 “Best Law Firm”
November 1, 2016
Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2017. The selection is based on a rigorous evaluation…
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Opportunities rise for large office occupiers and industrial market receives largest amount of square feet delivered since BMW arrived
November 1, 2016
CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in the Greenville-Spartanburg market. Market absorption was positive for the seventh consecutive quarter…
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Callison Tighe listed in 2017 edition of Best Law Firms in America
November 1, 2016Callison Tighe & Robinson is listed as a top-tier firm in the just-released 2017 edition of Best Law Firms in America in two practice areas each in employment law and…
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Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. has been ranked in the 2017 U.S. News –…
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Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. has been ranked in the 2017 U.S. News –…
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USDA invests in infrastructure improvements in rural South Carolina
November 1, 2016U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah highlighted an innovative public-private partnership in which USDA is investing $10 million to build and improve infrastructure in some…
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USDA invests in infrastructure improvements in rural South Carolina
November 1, 2016U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah highlighted an innovative public-private partnership in which USDA is investing $10 million to build and improve infrastructure in some…
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Ogletree Deakins named A “Law Firm of the Year” for sixth consecutive year
November 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm…
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Turner Padget earns national recognition as leading law firm in 36 practice areas
November 1, 2016
Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. The firm is honored…
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Turner Padget earns national recognition as leading law firm in 36 practice areas
November 1, 2016
Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. The firm is honored…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in America
November 1, 2016
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. has been listed in 2017 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. The firm was recognized regionally in 20 practice…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in America
November 1, 2016
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. has been listed in 2017 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. The firm was recognized regionally in 20 practice…
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Richardson Plowden selected as a 2017 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News and World Report
November 1, 2016
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. was ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and U.S. News & World Report as a 2017 “Best Law Firm.” The Firm received a Metropolitan First-Tier…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized in 2017 “Best Law Firms” list
November 1, 2016U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® released their 2017 “Best Law Firms” list, which included Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., for the 7th consecutive year. The Firm has been…
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Sowell Gray included in 2017 edition of “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC has been included in the 2017 edition of “Best Law Firms,” aU.S. News-Best Lawyers publication that recognizes the top practices in the nation. Sowell…
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McNair receives national and metropolitan honors in 2017 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2016
McNair Law Firm has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. In total, McNair earned its first national ranking…
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McNair receives national and metropolitan honors in 2017 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2016
McNair Law Firm has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. In total, McNair earned its first national ranking…
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Callison Tighe listed in 2017 edition of Best Law Firms in America
November 1, 2016
Callison Tighe & Robinson is listed as a top-tier firm in the just-released 2017 edition of Best Law Firms in America in two practice areas each in employment law and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized in 2017 “Best Law Firms” list
November 1, 2016
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® released their 2017 “Best Law Firms” list, which included Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., for the 7th consecutive year. The Firm has been…
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Ogletree Deakins named A “Law Firm of the Year” for sixth consecutive year
November 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2017 “Best Law Firm”
November 1, 2016
Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2017. The selection is based on a rigorous evaluation…
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Leaders from Richland Library, City of Cayce, First Community Bank, NiA Theatre and Arts Community to Speak at EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 16, 2016
November 1, 2016
EngenuitySC will gather some of the most influential voices in the Midlands on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, 5-8 p.m. at Ignite! 2016, the Midlands’ annual hot-ticket celebration of economic competitiveness.…
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Help students in action across South Carolina win $25,000 and vote now
October 31, 2016
Communities across the United States answered the call from State Farm® to submit causes that would make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. Now Students In Action, a high school…
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Flourish’s work honored with six MarCom Awards
October 31, 2016
In its second year of participation, Flourish earned six MarCom Awards for six pieces of work the firm entered in the 2016 international competition: two Platinum Awards, one Gold Award,…
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Three additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 31, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Berkeley, Charleston, and Chesterfield counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be made…
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Three additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 31, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Berkeley, Charleston, and Chesterfield counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be made…
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Financial assistance increases as health insurance premiums increase
October 31, 2016
South Carolinians will be relieved to know that the Affordable Care Act protects consumers as it was designed to do with financial assistance increasing along with premiums. 8 out of…
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Financial assistance increases as health insurance premiums increase
October 31, 2016
South Carolinians will be relieved to know that the Affordable Care Act protects consumers as it was designed to do with financial assistance increasing along with premiums. 8 out of…
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Matt Orville joins Nelson Mullins’ Litigation Group in Charleston
October 31, 2016
Matthew W. Orville has joined the Charleston office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an associate where he focuses his practice primarily on complex commercial litigation. Mr. Orville…
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Matt Orville joins Nelson Mullins’ Litigation Group in Charleston
October 31, 2016
Matthew W. Orville has joined the Charleston office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an associate where he focuses his practice primarily on complex commercial litigation. Mr. Orville…
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Irmo Middle School Band Director named MusicEd Idol
October 31, 2016
Irmo Middle School band director Lorrie Turner has been named a “MusicEd Idol.” Turner was selected as one of twenty awardees nationwide and as part of the honor, she will…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces Deputy Director of Workforce Development
October 31, 2016The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Elisabeth M. Kovacs has been promoted to Deputy Director of Workforce Development. Kovacs will be responsible for day-to-day activities regarding the state’s new Coordinating…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces Deputy Director of Workforce Development
October 31, 2016
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Elisabeth M. Kovacs has been promoted to Deputy Director of Workforce Development. Kovacs will be responsible for day-to-day activities regarding the state’s new Coordinating…
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City of Columbia to present $135,000 check to Senior Resources
October 31, 2016
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and members of City Council will present a $135,000 check to Senior Resources at 11 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the Denny Terrace Community Center. “On…
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PurePower Technologies® expands turbocharger product line
October 31, 2016
PurePower Technologies® (PPT), a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of new and remanufactured fuel injectors and turbochargers for OEMs and the aftermarket, today announced it has expanded production of…
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Alumna establishes funds to support future educators, Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
October 31, 2016
A strong desire to teach led Maggie Elrod ’78 to Winthrop, where the first-generation college student formed life-changing relationships and became involved with the university’s Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society…
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First Reliance reports record 3Q16 pre-tax income of $1.6 million
October 31, 2016
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported third quarter 2016 pre-tax profits of $1,592,616. This is…
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