Betsy Gray named to America’s Top 100 Attorneys
July 28, 2016Betsy Gray has been selected for Lifetime Achievement Membership to America’s Top 100 Attorneys in South Carolina. Membership in America’s Top 100 Attorneys is invitation-only after a multi-phase selection process…
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Betsy Gray named to America’s Top 100 Attorneys
July 28, 2016
Betsy Gray has been selected for Lifetime Achievement Membership to America’s Top 100 Attorneys in South Carolina. Membership in America’s Top 100 Attorneys is invitation-only after a multi-phase selection process…
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NAI Avant announces top producers for second quarter 2016
July 28, 2016
NAI Avant announce the top producers for the second quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The second quarter’s top producer is senior broker Benjamin Kelly, CCIM. “Ben is a…
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Abbey Road LIVE! Beatles Tribute Band returns!
July 28, 2016
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the Beatles tribute band, Abbey Road LIVE! on Saturday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium. Last year’s…
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NAI Avant 2Q16 Columbia retail market report
July 28, 2016
Grocers Aggressively Expand as New Players Enter Columbia Market Retailers continue to express interest in the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), continuing momentum that began in 2015. Columbia’s second quarter…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $496,500 in Grants
July 27, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $496,500 to twelve grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty is…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $496,500 in Grants
July 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $496,500 to twelve grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty is…
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Palmetto Health offers walk-in medical care mobile clinic
July 27, 2016
Palmetto Health now offers convenient access to quality care throughout the Midlands region with its new walk-in medical care mobile clinic. The 40-foot long mobile clinic includes two private exam…
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Magnolia Gardens and Lowcountry Dog promoting dog adoptions
July 27, 2016
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, considered one of America’s most dog-friendly destinations, has partnered with Lowcountry Dog Magazine to offer free annual memberships to families that adopt a dog in August…
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South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College program
July 27, 2016
South State Bank made a $5,000 donation to support Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program, which provides academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and 20 the…
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Rachel Anna Selected to Leadership Greenville Class 43
July 27, 2016
The Greenville, SC Chamber of Commerce has selected Nexsen Pruet Attorney Rachel Anna for the next class of Leadership Greenville Class. Participants for 2016-17 comprise the 43 group to take…
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Columbia College receives $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to strengthen liberal arts
July 27, 2016
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Columbia College a prestigious $100,000 grant to revise and strengthen the centrality of liberal arts education in the college’s undergraduate programs. The grant…
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The 42nd Annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell and Marion announced
July 27, 2016
Cycling Rides Set for May 15, 2017 SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association announced the 42nd Annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell and Marion will take place on Monday, May…
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AT&T names new Vice President and General Manager for Georgia/South Carolina
July 27, 2016
ATLANTA, GA – AT&T announces the appointment of industry leader Marvy Moore as vice president and general manager. Moore will oversee operations in Georgia and South Carolina. Moore will lead…
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AT&T names new Vice President and General Manager for Georgia/South Carolina
July 27, 2016
ATLANTA, GA – AT&T announces the appointment of industry leader Marvy Moore as vice president and general manager. Moore will oversee operations in Georgia and South Carolina. Moore will lead…
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Columbia College receives $100,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
July 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Columbia College a prestigious $100,000 grant to revise and strengthen the centrality of liberal arts education in the college’s undergraduate…
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KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International
July 27, 2016
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…
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KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International
July 27, 2016
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…
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GHS honors Entercom Upstate’s fundraising with naming opportunity
July 27, 2016
Greenville Health System (GHS) will honor Entercom Upstate’s nine-year commitment to raising funds for GHS Children’s Hospital by renaming a Children’s Hospital family recreation area after the organization. The newly…
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University of South Carolina awarded grant to explore safer ways to store nuclear waste
July 27, 2016
The University of South Carolina was awarded an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore new, sustainable ways to store hazardous nuclear waste. With the award,…
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NAI Avant procures ±7,446 square foot office lease in North Charleston
July 27, 2016NAI Avant senior broker Paul Hartley, SIOR recently represented the tenant, SC Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), Inc. in the expansion of their office located at 4975 Lacrosse Road in North…
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County of Lexington to hold a community meeting regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief
July 27, 2016The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host a community meeting to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…
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County of Lexington to hold a community meeting regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief
July 27, 2016The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host a community meeting to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…
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NAI Avant procures ±7,446 square foot office lease in North Charleston
July 27, 2016
NAI Avant senior broker Paul Hartley, SIOR recently represented the tenant, SC Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), Inc. in the expansion of their office located at 4975 Lacrosse Road in North…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
ECCO increases client access to healthy and fresh food
July 26, 2016
New refrigerated cargo van and Farmers Market supports nonprofit mission MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – East Cooper Community Outreach, aka ECCO, will host the third Fresh and Free Client Choice Farmers Market…
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County of Lexington to hold two community meetings regarding CDBG-DR funding for flood relief
July 26, 2016
The County of Lexington Department of Community Development will host two community meetings to present information regarding the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, and the County’s ongoing flood…
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O’Neal Inc. Hires Project Engineer
July 26, 2016O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired David Glassman as Project Engineer. Glassman is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California where he earned…
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Richland One hiring additional bus drivers for school year
July 26, 2016
Richland One is hiring additional school bus drivers and bus monitors for the 2016-2017 school year. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma and…
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Ballpark Digest names Spirit Communications Park, ‘Ballpark of the Year’
July 26, 2016
Columbia’s ballpark earns highest marks for venue design and fan experience COLUMBIA, SC – Ballpark Digest has honored Spirit Communications Park as its 2016 Ballpark of the Year on Tuesday.…
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Nexsen Pruet’s John Sowards elected as chair of Public Employee Benefit Authority
July 26, 2016The Board of Directors for the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) has elected Nexsen Pruet member (partner) John Sowards as its Chairman. The vote came at the PEBA…
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Jackson hires Ricci and Pusateri
July 26, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Alissa Ricci as Media Supervisor and Christiana Pusateri as Marketing Office Coordinator. As Media…
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Golden Strip Church Coalition dedicates 20th Habitat Home
July 26, 2016
Twenty years ago, several volunteers approached Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the idea of helping expand affordable Habitat housing into the Golden Strip. On Sunday, July 24, the…
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Voterheads launches free service to monitor local and county governments across South Carolina
July 26, 2016Voterheads announced today that citizens in all 46 South Carolina counties will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. Subscribers enter a zip code…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2016
July 26, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share for…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and team to participate in Asheville Wine and Food Festival and Euphoria Greenville 2016
July 26, 2016
Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and team members of Columbia, S.C. restaurant Motor Supply Co. Bistro will participate for the first time in two regional food festivals in fall of 2016:…
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Board promotes Clamp to assistant principal of Lake Murray Elementary
July 26, 2016LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Leisa F. Clamp…
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Carpenter named assistant administrator at Carolina Springs Middle
July 26, 2016LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Ryan W. Carpenter…
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Peterson named assistant principal at Lexington Middle
July 26, 2016LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved a new assistant principal for Lexington…
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Board names Aldridge assistant principal of Midway Elementary
July 26, 2016LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of LaQuana P. Aldridge…
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NAI Avant facilitates lease for monogram boutique in the Vista
July 26, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant broker John Metts recently represented the landlord, James Bass, in a ±5,000 square foot (SF) retail lease at 1225 Lincoln Street in downtown Columbia. The…
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Peterson named assistant principal at Lexington Middle
July 26, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved a new assistant principal for Lexington…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2016
July 26, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share for…
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Board names Aldridge assistant principal of Midway Elementary
July 26, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the hiring of LaQuana P. Aldridge…
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Board promotes Clamp to assistant principal of Lake Murray Elementary
July 26, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Leisa F. Clamp…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
NAI Avant facilitates lease for monogram boutique in the Vista
July 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – NAI Avant broker John Metts recently represented the landlord, James Bass, in a ±5,000 square foot (SF) retail lease at 1225 Lincoln Street in downtown Columbia. The…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Nexsen Pruet’s John Sowards elected as chair of Public Employee Benefit Authority
July 26, 2016
The Board of Directors for the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) has elected Nexsen Pruet member (partner) John Sowards as its Chairman. The vote came at the PEBA…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Motor Supply Co. Bistro Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and team to participate in Asheville Wine and Food Festival and Euphoria Greenville 2016
July 26, 2016
Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and team members of Columbia, S.C. restaurant Motor Supply Co. Bistro will participate for the first time in two regional food festivals in fall of 2016:…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Voterheads launches free service to monitor local and county governments across South Carolina
July 26, 2016
Voterheads announced today that citizens in all 46 South Carolina counties will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. Subscribers enter a zip code…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Carpenter named assistant administrator at Carolina Springs Middle
July 26, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC — During the July 19, 2016 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Ryan W. Carpenter…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Will Sherrod Represented the Tenant in the Lease of 1,833 SF of Retail Space in Jacksonville, NC
July 25, 2016
Will Sherrod, CCIM with Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Tenant, Firehouse Subs in the lease of 1,833 SF of retail space at 4200 Western Boulevard in Jacksonville, North Carolina.…
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